Family Intervention

Intensive Family Support

Intensive Family Support

Intensive Family Support (IFS) programs provide case management support to families at risk of entering the statutory child protection system. The IFS services accept eligible referrals from the Family and Child Connect, Department of Child Safety, prescribed entities, community agencies, and self-referrals from families.

IFS services can take referrals without consent from the Department of Child Safety and other prescribed entities. Referrals into this service must demonstrate the referred family has multiple and complex needs, has a child/ren under 18, are at risk of entering the child protection system if support is not obtained, and would benefit from a case management service.

Depending on the service size, our intensive support services can also include allied health practitioners, in-home support workers, cultural advisors, and specialist domestic and family violence practitioners.

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How we help

  • Addressing issues such as domestic violence, mental health, and substance abuse.
  • Developing stronger life skills such as setting routines, budgeting, and managing the household.
  • Parenting support and strategies to build positive family relationships
  • Managing stress to cope with daily pressures.
  • Providing child health and wellbeing resources.
  • Linking into services that support your child’s development.
  • Connecting you with local services, playgroups, and other social networks
  • Supporting families with their cultural needs.
  • Anything else that worries you.

Referral

Our Intensive Family Support Program is designed for parents/caregivers, and their children, to help them overcome their experiences and challenges. This service is available to families in the Southeast, Wide Bay/Burnett and North Queensland regions who would like support from our team.

If you are a service provider interested in referring a family you can find our referral form at: https://secure.communities.qld.gov.au/CBIR

You can also complete the online referral form that will be forwarded directly to us and we will contact you.

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Referral

If you have any questions or would like to access our free counselling and support, please call us directly to discuss or make an appointment.

Completed referral forms can be accessed from the services section on our website and email to
mail@actforkids.com.au or call 1300 228 000

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    Referral Services

    If you have any questions or would like to access our free counselling and support, please call us directly to discuss or make an appointment.

    Completed referral forms can be accessed from the services section on our website and email to
    mail@actforkids.com.au or call 07 3850 3200

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