The Northern Centre supports families to thrive and build stronger, healthier relationships through counselling, information, advice, case management, referrals, and access to evidence-based parenting
The strongest recurring theme across multiple reviews is the Mini Maxi playgroup, which parents consistently describe as well-run, clean, and welcoming, with structured activities including singing, crafts, free play, and occasional guest speakers or parent workshops. Several reviewers also mention receiving personal support from caseworkers during difficult circumstances, with staff described as compassionate and professional. One reviewer left a one-star rating with no explanation beyond "not worth the time," which stands against the otherwise uniformly positive feedback but cannot be assessed further without detail.
Summarised from Google reviews.
The Northern Centre supports families to thrive and build stronger, healthier relationships through counselling, information, advice, case management, referrals, and access to evidence-based parenting programs and supported playgroups. They also provide housing support for individuals and families at risk of homelessness, and support women and children leaving domestic and family violence through their SafeT program.
A talking-based support that helps people work through emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, grief, stress or mental health concerns. A counsellor listens without judgement and helps you develop coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction.
Evidence-based parenting programs to assist in raising happy, healthy children.
Structured playgroups providing children with opportunities to socialise, play, learn, and participate in age-appropriate learning experiences and activities.
Tailored housing support for individuals and families at risk of homelessness to find and maintain safe, accessible, and sustainable housing.
SafeT Staying Home Leaving Violence program supporting women with or without children who have left domestic and family violence to transition safely and rebuild their lives.
Case management services and referrals to support families and individuals.