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Family Wellbeing Programs

Through our Family Support Programs, we assist families at risk of Child Safety intervention or where Child Safety intervention is in place. Working directly with parents and caregivers, we identify goals to improve family outcomes and help access the support services needed to achieve them.

We take a ‘whole of family’ approach, however, the focus will always remain on the wellbeing of children. ​

Our family wellbeing programs

Family support worker

During your time in our Family Wellbeing program you will be assigned a family support worker who’ll work with you to identify and achieve your goals.

If you, or someone in your family identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you have the right to request a worker who also identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

What is Anglicare’s purpose?

  • We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 150 years
  • We connect with people at every stage of life and respond with compassion and humility
  • Our team is experienced, dedicated and equipped to help
  • We advocate to inform positive social change
  • Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.

Common questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about our family wellbeing programs.

What is family wellbeing?

Family wellbeing refers to the social, physical, and emotional state of the family members. It focuses on fostering a safe and supportive environment for members to live.

What is an example of family wellbeing?

An example of family wellbeing can be as broad as having family members to solve problems together as a team, supporting one another emotionally, or making each other feel safe.

What is a family wellbeing officer?

Family wellbeing officers are support workers who help people to improve family wellbeing. They offer guidance, connect individuals to community services, and help people set goals to achieve. At Anglicare, we work alongside parents and caregivers to strengthen family bonds and improve overall wellbeing.

What does family wellness mean?

Family wellness means maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle that supports everyone’s mental, physical, and emotional needs. It involves good communication, shared activities, and resilience during stressful times.

What is an example of wellbeing for kids?

Family wellbeing for kids means creating a home environment where they feel safe, loved, and that they belong. It can involve creating healthy routines where they eat nutritious food, sleep adequately, and develop good relationships with family and friends.

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.

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