Parent Support Programs

1. Salvation Army - CaPSS (Children and Parenting Support Service)

The Salvation Army offers free, tailored support for parents and caregivers with children aged 0 to 18 years in the Wyndham and Melton areas. Their services include:

Individual Support: 6 to 8 free personalized home or community sessions targeting routine building, behavior management, and transition to school.
Wyndham Mums Group: A weekly support hub focused on art, craft, and self-care at Wyndham Park Primary School.
Tuning into Teens: A 6-week online webinar series focused on healthy teen communication and emotional intelligence.
Contact: Email capss@salvationarmy.org.au or call Cassie (0409 608 551) or Sandra (0429 984 478).

2. Drummond Street - Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS)

Drummond Street provides flexible, no-cost support focused on children and young people (0-18 years) who are at risk of, or experiencing, mental health challenges. Their child-centred, family-focused services include:

Tailored Support: Short-term and long-term counselling, home-based outreach, and guidance to manage family stress, moods, and challenging childhood behaviours.
Life Transitions: Assistance for families navigating stressful changes, such as a new baby, school transitions, separation, or step-parenting.
Specialised Streams: Inclusive programs covering diverse family structures, including "Queerspace" for LGBTIQA+ affirmative support and "Stepfamilies Australia".
Group Programs: Informative sessions on child emotional health, toddler/teen parenting, and managing family relationships alongside mental illness.
Contact: Available across 7 locations (including Wyndham and Derrimut). Call (03) 9663 6733 or email intake@ds.org.au for service referrals.

David Baskaran

Mental Health Practitioner