All families can experience difficult times and sometimes need extra help and support for a range of reasons. This may include parenting challenges, domestic and family violence, mental health, financial stress and substance misuse.
Family Connect and Support (FCS) is a service which can help your patients and their family connect to the right services and support at the right time.
FCS is a free and voluntary service, with anyone able to contact or make a referral to access information and advice to help with individual needs and circumstances. If the issues are more complex, an FCS worker will develop a plan with your patient which is right for them and their family, including staying connected if there is a wait for any of the services.
There is no formal eligibility criteria for Family Connect and Support. In most cases however there must be a child/young person aged 0 to 18 in the family or household.
For more information, please click Family Connect and Support Home (nsw.gov.au)
Downloads
Family Connect Services brochure [PDF | 1 page | 208kb]
South Western Sydney Family COnnect Services referral form [DOC | 3 pages | 76kb]
FCS South Western Sydney
1300 244 826
SWSFCSintake@uniting.org
www.uniting.org
9am to 6pm