Helping families to thrive
Goal: We support families.
Primary Target: Early childhood:
Supporting families to give their children the best possible start in life is the central aim of Communities for Children, an initiative of Anglicare SA and UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide within the City of Onkaparinga in Adelaide’s south.
This program assists children, mothers, fathers, grandparents, young parents, carers, and communities to improve the safety and wellbeing of children.
Programs are focused on building community, developing partnerships between families, government, community leaders, businesses, and service providers and everyone involved has the common goal of improving the lives of children.
Both coordinating organisations are Alliance members of South Australia’s Strategic Plan.Their programs and services are aligned to achieving the community-focused goals and targets within the Plan. The Communities for Children Onkaparinga initiative contributes to delivering on the Plan’s target of improving childhood development.
Our Partners
Anglicare SA
Anglicare SA was established just on 151 years ago, in 1860. While it retains strong links with the Anglican Church, Anglicare SA Inc operates independently with its own management structure and its own Board of Directors. Anglicare SA is a member of Anglicare Australia and has a close association with Anglicare organisations in each state. Their statement of purpose says that Anglicare SA, on behalf of the Anglican Church, expresses God's love for individuals, families and communities by, making a positive difference to quality of life, responding to needs and issues in ways which enhance and protect dignity and integrity and promoting social justice. View website
