Families & Children
Supporting children, parents and families
AMRC supports migrant and refugee families to build strong, positive family environments where children can thrive.
Through culturally responsive programs, practical information and support, we work alongside parents and caregivers to strengthen parenting confidence, support children’s development and wellbeing, and help families understand and connect with services in Australia.
How We Can Help
parenting education and practical parenting strategies
information about childcare and children’s services in Australia
child development, health and wellbeing information (incl. immunisation, nutrition, etc)
support to navigate services and systems
family and community activities
referrals and connections to other services
support for families with children with additional needs, including connecting with disability and NDIS supports.
Programs are delivered in metropolitan and regional South Australia and are designed to respond to the cultural, language and settlement needs of the families we work with.
Children and Parenting Support
Our Children and Parenting Support (CaPS) program supports children from birth to 12 years, and up to 18 years for children with additional needs, together with their parents and caregivers.
We work collaboratively with families to support children’s education, social development and emotional wellbeing and to strengthen parents’ knowledge, skills and confidence.
Crèche and play-based activities
AMRC provides on-site play-based developmental activities during a range of programs, enabling parents to participate while their children learn and play in a safe and welcoming environment.
Where appropriate, AMRC can also connect families with external health, education, disability and community services.
Our approach
Our services are culturally responsive, accessible and designed around the needs of migrant and refugee families.
We work with families and communities to build trust and a sense of belonging, recognise cultural and linguistic diversity, strengthen connections with other services, and provide flexible support for families with different and sometimes complex needs.
Worried about safety at home?
If you or someone in your family is experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, information and support are available through AMRC’s Safe Families program.
Get in touch
Would you like to know more about our family programs, parenting support or crèche services?
My child has become happier, even sings pack-up song at home. He learned it at the creche.
I can see a difference in my daughter: she cannot wait to get to the creche, she smiles a lot more now.
My children love to play with the toys. With five small children, I cannot afford toys at home.
When I needed assistance most, I found it at AMRC. I’m so grateful for the information and support…
With two autistic children, I have my hands full. Thank you for mentoring me through parenting information. I did not know I was strong enough. I have now embarked on a career pathway.
I enjoy the outing to Belair Park; it reminds me of the forests in my homeland.
