Mission Australia
Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS) - North West
IFSS provides support within a managed case plan to families at risk; to promote the safety, stability and wellbeing of vulnerable children, young people and their families. IFSS provides outreach support to reduce risk by empowering safe, resilient and stable families through positive change. Service is available 9:00am-5:00pm weekdays covering the North West Coast.
What the service can help with
Family supports
Financial information and/or support
Social and emotional development
Social exclusion
How the service is delivered
Advocacy
Case Management
Coordination of Services
Information, Advice and Education
Support Services
Service identification and referral out to specialised services including clinical and therapeutic interventions
Services are available for
Accompanied Children
Parents and Carers
Age eligibility for children
0 - 17
To access the service, clients
Must live in Burnie City; Central Coast; Devonport City; Kentish; Latrobe; Waratah/Wynyard
Cost of service
Free
Is a referral required?
No referral required
How do clients access the service?
Home visits can be provided
Regions covered
North West
Contact Details
35 Oldaker Street Devonport, TAS, 7310
03 6420 6800 or 1800 171 233
Focus Domains
Being loved and safe
Having material basics
Being healthy
Participating
Having a positive sense of culture and identity