About Us
Our specialist support services are available to support the wellbeing and nurturing of children, young people and families, especially those who are at risk, vulnerable and disadvantaged, to enable them to manage life’s challenges, ensure children are protected and contribute to building a stronger, safer and more resilient community.
Our Key Values
- Act with integrity
- Promote collaboration
- Champion client rights
- Work respectfully
- Prioritise safety
- Value diversity
Our history
Kempsey Families has been providing support in the communities of the Mid North Coast, NSW since 1993.
As a dynamic and innovative organisation, we offer a range of domestic violence services, and family support services for women, children, young people, carers, and men.
Kempsey Families provides support to:
- manage the impacts of domestic violence in families
- ensure children are safer and supported
- women impacted by domestic violence
- men who seek to change their use of violence
- parents or carers with parenting support
Learn more about our organisation here.
"Our vision is for a safe, equitable and inclusive society where children,
families and communities are safe, healthy, resilient, and connected."
what we do
Our Services
Support for Families
Support for Children & young people
Kempsey Families supports children aged 0-17 years, young people and their parents/carers through a range of specialised programs.
Domestic Violence Support
Kempsey Families offers a range of domestic violence support programs with specialised staff, in a confidential, safe, and inclusive way.
Support for Men
Kempsey Families provides support for men who are ready to take responsibility for their use of violence. Our programs engage men in a respectful and inclusive way.
Support for Women & Children
We help women and children experiencing violence to stay safely in their homes, support children, and provide ongoing case management or case coordination.
Help support our work
News
Latest News
It’s OK on the Macleay
It’s OK on the Macleay – Riverside Park Sunday 24th September 2023 Baylin’s Gift is a community organisation and registered charity started by Hayley Hoskins,
Kempsey Families Inc. 30th Anniversary
Kempsey Families Inc is celebrating 30 years of protecting women and children and supporting vulnerable families across the Kempsey and Nambucca Heads communities.
16 Days of activism
The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that runs from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
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We need your help
Kempsey Families welcomes your support of our programs and community events.
This extra support enables us to continue providing services to women, children, young people, families, and men who are experiencing domestic violence, parenting challenges or other complex issues impacting their capacity.
We are a deductible gift recipient, with all donations over $2 tax deductible.
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Registered Charity
We are a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC)
Our Funding
How to contact us
Our Vision
Our vision is for a safe, equitable and inclusive society where children, families and communities are safe, healthy, resilient and connected.