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We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which we together walk, live and raise our children. 

We pay our respects to Traditional Owners past, present and future. 

We acknowledge the importance of children being raised with connections to culture, community and family. View our Acknowledgement of Country.

Inclusion statement

At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.

We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes, and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all.

It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected, and a sense of belonging.

Strengthening Families

(Gippsland, Southern Metro, Northern Metro and Oven’s Murray) 

We work alongside you from pregnancy until your child’s 4th birthday, when life is becoming more challenging.

We provide flexible support in your home and out in your community that is tailored to your family's needs

Together, we'll build on your parenting strengths, grow your confidence, and support your child's safety, wellbeing and development.

Self-referrals can be received via your local Orange Door services.

 

Home Based Parenting and assessment skills development (PASDS)

Our PASDS program supports families who have contact with Child Protective Services.

We partner with parents and carers to build on their strengths and understand their challenges, so that children can thrive in their own homes. 

We gives families the opportunity to find and achieve their goals, and to connect with support in their communities.

Our PASDS programs can take place in your home or our staff will let you know what other options are available when they meet your family.

Referrals are made through Child Protection.
 

Restoring Families

(Southern Metro and Gippsland Regions) 

In this program, we work alongside you to provide intensive support from pregnancy until your child’s 6th birthday.

Providing intensive, tailored support we’ll help you to create a safer, more stable home environment.

Working together with other support services, we'll help strengthen your family relationships, build on your strengths, and support you through difficult experiences.

Referrals are made through Child Protection/Corrections.
 

Early Years Specialised Interventions – Restoring Families

(Northern Metro, Gippsland Regions) 

This program provides additional specialised support if you and your family need extra help during pregnancy until your child’s 4th birthday.

This program is for families who are already participating in a Restoring Families program with QEC or one of our partner agencies, we'll work together to make sure you receive the right support at the right time.

You may receive additional specialist advice, targeted support, or coordinated care to meet your family's individual needs.

Our focus is on making support as connected, practical and responsive as possible.

 

Community Connector

(Southern Metro and Gippsland Regions)

Community Connectors are part of our Family Services Team and help make it easier for you and your family to find and access the support you need.

This resource is for families are already participating in a Restoring Families program with QEC or one of our partner agencies. We work closely with local services and community organisations to improve pathways to support, so you don't have to navigate them alone.

We'll help connect you with services that are right for your family's circumstances, while making sure support is inclusive, culturally responsive, and suited to your language and communication needs.