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Children and Parenting
Children and Parenting
This program helps parents develop the skills they need to raise happy, healthy and resilient children.
Who we help
We welcome families from all backgrounds, especially those with young children.
How we help
Our Children and Parenting programs can help families in different ways.
Home visits and community outreach: CatholicCare NT can provide “in home” parenting support and education. We work with you to identify issues that could impact your children or family. We can provide support and referrals to help you with these issues before they escalate. Where available, we can also help transport you and your family to activities, playgroups and appointments.
Parent education: Our parenting education groups focus on child development. They help to build parenting skills and knowledge. For more information on parenting education and groups click here.
Peer support groups: Peer support groups let you link you in with other families in the same stage of life. These peer supports include groups for mothers and babies, primary school parents and single fathers.
Children and youth counselling: Counselling is available for children, young people and families. These sessions are tailored to your needs. For more information on counselling click here.
What is the referral process?
People can refer themselves to this program. Contact us to find out more information or make an appointment.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Jabiru
Katherine
Malak
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Palmerston
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
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Aboriginal communities
We work in partnership with communities to deliver culturally appropriate programs and services
Children and parenting
Get practical parenting advice, family support and build healthy relationships with your children
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Children and Youth Counselling
Children and Youth Counselling
Our counselling service is for young people who have experienced family violence or trauma. Counselling focuses on strengths and family relationships.
How we help
Counselling sessions are delivered in flexible locations based on the client’s needs. Our counsellors use a range of approaches and tools that are suitable for children and youth.
Is there a cost?
A sliding fee scale can apply. Fees can be waived if financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Jabiru
Malak
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Children’s Contact Services
Children’s Contact Services
We have Children’s Contact Centres in Darwin and Alice Springs. They are safe and neutral spaces for supervised contact visits and/or family changeovers. This gives children the chance to have meaningful relationships with their parents and other significant people in their lives.
Who we help
We help separated families where there is conflict.
How we help
Changeovers: Our centres allow parents to drop off and pick up their children while avoiding contact with the other parent.
Supervised visits: Our centres allow parents to spend quality time with their children. These visits are supervised by our workers.
What is the referral process?
Families are usually referred to us by the family court.
People can refer themselves to this program. As can other support services and lawyers.
Is there a cost?
This is a sliding scale of fees. Fees can be waived in cases of financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Malak
Parent Education
Parent Education
We know that parenting can be hard and challenging. That’s why we run programs to help you develop skills to raise happy, healthy and resilient children.
Who we help
Our programs help parents and families with babies and children in school.
How we help
We run different types of groups and programs to help parents in different stages of life. They focus on different areas of child development and parenting skills.
Here are some of the programs we run:
Tuning into Kids: Tuning into Kids is an emotion-focused parenting program. It provides parents and carers with skills to ‘tune in to’ their child’s emotions, while managing their own.
Circles of Security: This program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Bringing up Great Kids: The more we understand our children the more we can help and support them. One of the ways we can do this is to think about memories of our own childhood and imagine the world from a child’s point of view.
123 Magic: This program is based on establishing the role of parenting consisting of three tasks – working with behaviours that are based on communication, encouraging good behaviours and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Jabiru
Malak
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
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Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Domestic and family violence
Our DFV programs range from prevention through to victim and perpetrator support, with the aim of keeping people safe and improving wellbeing
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
School Counselling
School Counselling
School can be both exciting and overwhelming for students. Our school counselling program supports the growth and development of children.
Who we help
We have school counsellors in our partner primary and secondary Catholic schools across Darwin, Katherine and Santa Teresa. Counselling and groupwork is available to the students at these schools.
How we help
Each school we work with is different, in terms of what works best for the school and for the students. Our school counsellors work with school principals and staff to ensure we work together as a wellbeing team.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service for students as the Catholic Education Office pays CatholicCare NT to deliver this service.
Funded by
Catholic Education Office
Locations Offered
Darwin
Katherine
Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa)
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Palmerston
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Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships
Supporting Children After Separation
Supporting Children After Separation
Sometimes families break up, and this can be traumatic for children and young people. This program helps children and young people deal with issues that come from a family breakdown.
Who we help
We help children and young people that are affected by a family break-up and difficult family relationships.
How we help
We help children and young people through:
• counselling to help address emotional challenges and build self confidence
• group work to build social skills and feel ‘normal’ despite family breakdown
• making sure all members of the family receive the help they need
• helping children make decisions about things that impact them.
Is there a cost?
A sliding fee scale applies. Fees can be waived where financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Similar Services
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships