Families and Young People
A little support today can change what tomorrow looks like.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you're a young person finding your way, or a family facing challenges, you don't have to figure everything out alone.
LocalKind delivers these programs through Community and Family Support (CAFS), an initiative commissioned by the NSW Government. By offering support early, before challenges become crises, we help young people and families build the confidence, connections and capacity to live safer, more stable and happier lives.
The right support can make all the difference.
At LocalKind, we provide welcoming, practical and professional support for young people, parents and carers across the Northern Beaches.
Our programs help people feel heard, find their footing and build the confidence, connections and skills to move forward.
Youth & Family Counselling
A safe, supportive space for young people and families to work through difficult experiences, understand their feelings and strengthen their wellbeing.
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Practical support for parents and carers juggling challenges, navigating services or feeling unsure where to turn next.
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A supportive boxing and mentoring program helping girls and young women discover their strengths, build confidence and connect with others.
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Growing up, navigating relationships and managing emotions can be hard. Sometimes young people need someone outside their everyday world to listen, understand and help them work through what's happening.
Our Youth & Family Counselling program offers compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for young people aged 11–22 and their families.
We work alongside young people at their own pace, creating space to explore their experiences, develop practical coping strategies and build confidence, emotional wellbeing and connection.
What can counselling help with?
- Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low or unsure how to cope
- Managing emotions, stress and challenging experiences
- Family conflict, communication and relationship difficulties
- Changes at home, school, friendships or everyday life
- Building confidence, self-awareness, resilience and coping skills
- Making sense of difficult experiences in a supportive environment
When family life feels overwhelming, we're here to help you find your feet.
Sometimes it isn't one big problem. It's lots of things happening at once, and not knowing which one to tackle first.
Housing pressures, financial difficulties, parenting challenges, family relationships or trying to access the right services can leave parents and carers feeling stuck or exhausted.
Families Forward provides early, practical support for families with dependent children. We work alongside parents and carers to understand what's happening, identify priorities and make the next steps feel manageable.
How we can help
- Listen to your concerns and identify what matters most right now
- Navigate services for housing, finances, parenting, health and family wellbeing
- Provide practical guidance, advocacy and support with referrals and appointments
- Help access community resources and material assistance where appropriate
- Connect you with specialist support when additional help is needed
- Build confidence, connections and your family's capacity to move forward
Beyond the Gloves
More than boxing. A place to find your strength.
Beyond the Gloves is our non-contact boxing and mentoring program for girls and young women. Through movement, supportive conversations and group activities, participants build confidence, resilience, positive self-image and meaningful connections.
No boxing experience is needed. It's about showing up, having a go and discovering what you're capable of.
Not sure where to start? That's okay.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Tell us a little about what's happening and we'll help you explore the support that might be right for you or your family.
support Numbers
Life in Danger: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 44
Lifeline Crisis Text Service: 0477 13 11 44
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Youth Response Team Mental Health Line: 1800 011 571
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
For all other enquiries, please use this contact form below.
