Creating pathways to positive change.
Every family faces unique challenges, especially when young people are navigating complex circumstances. The Intensive Family Partnership program offers tailored support designed to empower families, foster understanding, and create pathways to positive change.
Program details
IFP helps young people and their families by providing practical support to prevent custody, comply with bail conditions, and reduce risk-taking behaviours and future offences.
It is delivered to clients in their home or a place that is determined safe by family members.
We do this through:
- Regular and crisis counselling for young people and their families
- Motivational support to influence positive changes
- Guidance and practical parenting advice to strengthen family relationships
- Strategies to improve safety and stability at home
- Conflict resolution techniques to promote better communication.
IFP helps young people and their families by:
- Identifying practical supports to prevent custody
- Assisting compliance with bail conditions or other orders
- Reducing risk-taking behaviours and offending.
Program benefits
Participating in the Intensive Family Partnership program aims to help young people and their families:
- Reduce the consequences of risk-taking behaviours
- Build confidence in daily activities and recognise the value of pro-social behaviour
- Strengthen family relationships through improved communication
- Enhance safety and stability at home
- Access tailored parenting advice and conflict resolution strategies
- Foster personal growth and a supportive community network.
Eligibility
Young people aged 10-18 living in the catchment areas, who:
- Have committed or are alleged to have committed an offence
- Are living in or released to Logan or Gold Coast court catchment areas
- Are remanded in custody or at risk of remand due to limited community support
- Are exiting detention and at risk of reoffending
- Have been granted bail but require support to meet bail conditions
- Are early in their offending history or siblings of known offenders showing similar behaviours.
Locations
- Logan
- Gold Coast
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.
Connection to family
For First Nations young people, Connection to family is central to healing and self-identity for First Nations young people. The response to each young person will honour the knowledge and personal histories of each family as a foundation of respect and genuine understanding of the intergenerational effects of trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and the capability of First Nations peoples to resolve their family challenges from within the family’s own personal resources. Family led decision making (FLDM) practices are encouraged to enable the voice of family members with an interest in helping the young person on bail to meet their goals.
Common questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about our Intensive Family partnership program.
Are there any costs for this program?
No, the Intensive Family Partnership Program is free.
How long do I have to participate in the program?
The duration of your involvement depends on your family’s needs. Our team works with you for as long as required to achieve your goals.
Can I return to the program if I stop participating?
Yes, you are welcome to re-engage with the program at any time by contacting our team.
Do parents need to consent for their child to join the program?
Yes, parental or guardian consent is typically required for young people under 18. However, all discussions remain confidential, and we can explore alternative arrangements if needed.
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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