A free children’s counselling service for anyone in Tasmania aged 5-18 years.
Who is this service for?
ACORN is a free children’s counselling service for anyone in Tasmania aged 5-18 years. It is for children or young people who have experienced or witnessed family violence.
About the ACORN Program
This program is a counselling service for children aged between 5 and 18 years who have experienced or witnessed family violence. We assist in developing a family care plan by working with all family members, aiming to support the child.
Additionally, this program offers case management and provides warm referrals to other programs and services for parents.
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Eligibility
This program is for children and young people aged 5-18, who have experienced or witnessed family violence.
How do I access the program?
To book into this program or request more information call 1300 364 277 or email us at admin@reltas.com.au.
These sessions are available in person only.
Fees
There are no fees to access this service. The ACORN program has been generously supported by the Australian Government, Department of Social Services.
We are a Child Safe organisation
At Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) we consider the health, safety and wellbeing of all children and young people to be our highest priority. We strive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. In particular, through our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.
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