Building kindness and security from the inside out.
Healthy families create healthy communities. This program focuses on early intervention and customised support for families so that children can grow into healthy and happy adults.
Program details
Operation Kinder Community is a free family case management program that works with parents in the greater Ipswich area who are wanting to improve the resilience and wellbeing of their children and family unit. Focusing on parenting support, you’ll be assigned a case manager who’ll work with you to identify your needs, current strengths, and resources you need to help you achieve your goals.
Your case manager will work with you in your home, community, or at our office, depending on what’s more convenient, or safer for you and your case manager.
Some of the topics we can cover in our sessions include:
- Child, parent and family wellbeing
- Routines and behaviour management support
- Referrals to specialist services, or to connect to the community
- School attendance and engagement
- Developing budgets
- Understanding child development.
Program benefits
- Child safety and wellbeing
- Improved school attendance
- Building respectful relationships
- Support to achieve your goals.
Eligibility
- Families living in the Greater Ipswich area
- Families with children aged 0 to 18
- Families who aren’t currently linked to child safety
Locations
- Greater Ipswich area
What is Anglicare’s purpose?
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We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 150 years
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We connect with people at every stage of life and respond with compassion and humility
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Our team is experienced, dedicated and equipped to help
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We advocate to inform positive social change
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Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.
Common questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about Operation Kinder Community.
Are there any costs or out of pocket fees?
No, there are no costs to participate. The Children and Parenting (C&P) programs are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
How many sessions do I have to attend?
Your participation is voluntary and you can stop attending at any time. We generally work with families for up to six months or until their goals are met. If you wish to stop earlier, please let your case manager know. If you miss three visits, or we can’t contact you after three attempts, we will close your case.
Can I re-engage in the future?
Yes, you are always welcome to re-engage by contacting the team when you are ready.
Why is this program not available in my area?
The availability of groups depends on facilitator availability in your area and the uptake within your community. Please call your family support worker if you are interested in connecting with this program.
Access our services
We’re here for you. Submit this form or call us to access an Anglicare service or program. Our team is available between 9am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 114 397.
If you need to talk to someone urgently, outside of business hours, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are in immediate danger, dial 000.