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Adolescent and Family Connections

Children & Families

Cootamundra, 2590

The Adolescent and Family Connection (AFC) service provides individual and family counselling, and family mediation and restoration services for young people aged 12-18 and their families. The goal of the service is to effect either reconciliation (or an acceptable and appropriate alternative) between young people and families before any problems would escalate the level of risk of harm to the young person. AFC aims to build resilience, self-esteem, and confidence in relationships while addressing bullying and other issues impacting the young person.

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Who we assist

Young people 12-18 years and their families with low to medium risk where presenting problems if left unattended would likely to escalate to risk of harm to the young person

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the service clients must be 12-18 years and or a family member of a young person 12-18 years where presenting issues if left unattended may lead to child protection, out of home care or homelessness

Referral process

Referrals are accepted through all avenues self, family, other agencies including NGO and Government by contacting the service via phone, email or in person


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Contact us

Address
Suite 5
91-97 Wallendoon Street Cootamundra 2590 NSW
Phone number
0269327500
Email

Opening hours

9-5 Monday to Friday

Our founding purpose - 'Inspired by Jesus Christ, Mission Australia exists to meet human need and to spread the knowledge of the love of God'