Building futures so kids can shine. Supporting children and young people.
Building futures so kids can shine. Supporting children and young people.
Building futures so kids can shine. Supporting children and young people.
Who we are
We are passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people who have contact with the criminal justice system.
We are the only national charity that provides services to support children and young people from infancy to adulthood.
Our stories
Proud day for family and their SHINE For Kids volunteer
One of our wonderful long time volunteers Dennis recently reached out to us to pass on some lovely news. He and his wife had just attended the graduation of a young woman […]
Easter brings hope to the men at Macquarie
Some special Easter deliveries were made to excited children over the long weekend this Easter! The men at Macquarie Correctional Centre recently participated in a special craft workshop as a way to […]
Kids the winners as Rugby team play for SHINE
Recently one of our fabulous citizen fundraisers Ryan got together a group of Bathurst rugby playing friends and acquaintances for a fun day and a good cause to play in the Annual […]
New experiences and confidence building for SHINE’s Townsville kids
“Days like today are tiring but boy are they worth it. I travelled to the outing with a car full of silent children, the return trip was anything but silent.” – Priscilla, […]
Sam’s year of kicking goals
Sam, a young Aboriginal boy in the Stand As One mentoring program, was just 15 when he went into custody at Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre. Sam was the youngest person at […]
Storytime helped Timothy repair his relationship with his sons
Timothy had been in custody at Clarence Correctional Centre for eight months when he joined the Storytime program. It was his first time in custody and he was really struggling with missing […]
Keeping connected to mum during the toughest of times
Mia, Declan and Timmy have been living with their grandmother since their dad was incarcerated four years ago. Their mum was also sent into custody two years after dad while she was […]
Children & Families
If you have a family member in prison, take a look at our programs which help them stay connected to their children. We also have programs for children whose mum or dad is in custody.
Professionals
Find out about our work in advocacy and research on family connectedness and wellbeing and criminological outcomes for prisoners.
Volunteers
When you volunteer with us you help children and young people in many ways. Find out more.
Latest News
SHINE for Kids welcomes Federal funding boost
Media release – Monday, 2 May 2022 A newly-announced $1.4 million Federal grant to support young people who have (or have had) a parent in custody and are themselves at risk of […]
National Families Week Drawing Competition
SHINE kids, this one’s for you! Send us a fantabulous colour drawing of your family and you could win a GIANT chocolate bar or a voucher! Email a photo of your […]
HOTLINE: Call our NSW Family Support Line
Our support hotline is open 7 days and is available to all families with a loved one in custody in NSW. Call 1800 744 630 to reach our NSW Family Support and […]
Order your 2022 Family Connection Packs
We’ve been getting creative so kids can remain connected with their parent in custody while visits are restricted. For the February to April period, we have created Family Connection Packs which include […]