In 2024, our Cessnock Child & Family Centre remains a hive of activity, with families dropping in when they visit loved ones in custody at the on-site correctional centres. Carers can relax […]
We understand how daunting visiting a correctional centre can be, especially for children. That’s why our team are on hand to support families and make the experience of visiting mum or dad […]
Our Storytime program is incredibly popular. Dads in custody love the chance to do something special for their children, and the children cherish the story books and recordings, often tucking them under […]
Child & Parent Days are very special for our families, and the two recently held at Alexander Maconochie Centre in the ACT were no different. For two siblings visiting their dad for […]
Dillan*, 7, was referred to the SHINE for Kids’ Rise program in Western Sydney at the end of last year. He desperately needed support in the classroom, where he had regular outbursts, […]
We were recently writing a letter together, and he made a spelling mistake. Before he would have gotten angry and withdrawn but he amazed me and said, ‘It’s ok!’. Those two little words just made my day.