Author: vikas

The protective Behaviours program is a preventative, living skills program that enables people of all ages to develop skills to assist them in dealing with all forms of difficult and or unsafe situations.  Themes of PB’s “We all have the right to feel safe all of the time” and “We can talk with someone about...

Anger Control Training (ACT) is a free 10-week program designed for men which is run by CFSS WA LTD. The program carried out in a social support group setting aims to provide individuals with skills to understand control and manage their anger and tension.  Develop, rehearse and implement communication and emotional regulation skills to best manage...

The prime purpose of the centre is to provide a safe, care-oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, therefore diverting them from police lock-ups and reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community.  Drug and Alcohol Office policy is that people presenting as...

Financial Counselling Services assist individuals and families on low incomes experiencing financial difficulties.  Services are free and act in the best interest of the consumer, free of any commercial benefit and conflict of interest.  Financial Counselling Services work with clients to resolve financial crises such as the risk of legal action, loss of essential services...

Public Tenancy Support Service aims to assist Dept of Housing tenants at risk of eviction to avoid becoming homeless.  The support worker visits tenants in their homes on a regular basis to help sustain their tenancies through tenancy support, advocacy and case management.  Participation in the program is with the tenants’ consent, but sometimes becomes...

provides direct services to the target groups to deal effectively with the effects of the harm caused by child sexual abuse in families and communities (including trauma, guilt, pain, fear and other damaging personal and interpersonal effects), and to prevent child sexual abuse from recurring.  This program focuses on supporting all Australians including Aboriginal and...

Providing Emergency Relief for food, accommodation, fuel, transport etc. Many clients are dependent on Centrelink benefits and have associated problems with alcohol and drugs. CFSS WA LTD also assist people in applying for government housing and provide letters of support for clients at risk of homelessness or living with relatives in overcrowded situations. Often risk...

Operation and maintenance of the only Women’s Refuge within the Gascoyne region, a purpose built modern facility for women and women with children of all cultures. 89% of refuge clients are of Aboriginal descent and are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to family/domestic violence. A large proportion of women clients are themselves the...