Assessment and Coordination

The Assessment and Coordination stream is for vulnerable children and families, young people aged up to 25 years, and families involved with or known to multiple agencies, including the Department of Communities. Supports are also available for young people aged 18 – 25 years who have had a care experience. Priority is given to Aboriginal families.

Referrals are accepted from Communities, other state government agencies, FSN lead and partner agencies, non-partner agencies in the community and directly from families themselves – so parents, carers and young people can self-refer for help too.

This service involves assessing family needs and either coordinating a range of services to work with the family or linking the family with a partner agency who will coordinate the services they need.

If a service is not immediately available following assessment, families are placed on active hold and are actively supported while they are waiting to receive a service, rather than being waitlisted. This enables the FSN to monitor the family and act if required.

To self-refer or make a referral, download and complete the form below and submit it to the Lead Agency’s referral contact in your area.