For ChildrenBerwick Family Relationship Centre
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The Berwick Family Relationship Centre opened on 2 July, 2007 and is one of 40 Family Relationship Centres across Australia. The Berwick Family Relationship Centre is location at 1-2, 38 Clyde Road, Berwick, Victoria. We offer services to communities in the City Of Casey, City of Greater Dandenong, Bass Coast region and the Shire of Cardinia. Our outreach service is located at Davey House in Wonthaggi, and offers services to the community living within the surrounds of the Bass Coast. It operates on Thursdays from 9am until 5pm. The Centre is overseen by Relationships Australia Victoria, along with our consortium partner Windermere Child and Family Services.
The Berwick Family Relationship Centre assists families through separation. Offering child focused information sessions and confidential assessments in preparation for family dispute resolution and the preparation of parenting plans. We also act as a pathway to other services offering referrals to Early Intervention Services such as family relationship counselling and family therapy, groups for parents, men and children and adolescents and legal advice.
Our team of staff comprises:
- Centre Manager builds capacity to meet client demand through diligent professional development of all staff, the establishment of strong networks with government and non-government service providers and also ensures that individual client needs are met.
- Client Services Officers support clients through the initial service requests and ascertain which services are best suited to each client's needs.
- Family Relationship Advisers meet with each client individually to discuss their needs and help them negotiate through and prepare for the process of dispute resolution.
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners offer their skills and knowledge to assist clients in reaching agreements and negotiate a parenting plan which will address the unique needs of their family.
- Community Liaison Officers engage with other services within the community to share information about the services we offer.
We have wheelchair access and a computer and telephone for clients to research and contact other services.
Contact us
Address: Units 1 & 2, 38 Clyde Road, Berwick
Phone: (03) 8768 4111 Fax: (03) 8768 4199
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Operating times
- 9am to 5pm Monday and Friday
- 9am to 8.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Closed on public holidays
Wonthaggi satellite site
Address: Bass Coast Regional Health Centre, 120 Graham Street, Wonthaggi VIC
Phone: (03) 8768 4111 Fax: (03) 8768 4199
Operating times
- 9am - 5pm Thursday