- Save the Children Australia awarded contract to deliver new therapeutic service for children and young people in Gosnells and Armadale
- Part of $8.23 million package aimed at supporting children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence
- Cook Labor Government investing in safe and inclusive communities this Children's Week
A contract to deliver a new therapeutic service to support children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence in Gosnells and Armadale has been awarded to Save the Children Australia.
The therapeutic service model recognises that children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence have their own recovery and support needs, separate from adults.
The Cook Labor Government has allocated $1 million over two years for the provision of a range of supports and services including one-to-one counselling and family-based case management and therapeutic healing, outreach, and advocacy.
It will also offer support for caregivers to help them understand the impacts of family and domestic violence.
This investment is part of the Cook Government's $8.23 million package aimed at supporting children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence.
It delivers on a key ask of the 2023 Family and Domestic Violence Summit and aligns with the Family and Domestic Violence System Reform Plan.
Children's Week is held from Saturday, 18 October to Sunday, 26 October 2025. This year's theme is: 'Everyone should know about Children's Rights!'
Comments attributed to Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovski:
"Exposure to family and domestic violence can have a devastating impact on children and young people, negatively affecting their lives and disrupting their cognitive development, mental and physical wellbeing, and schooling.
"It is the leading cause of homelessness for children, and the association between family, domestic, and sexual violence during childhood and youth suicide is well established.
"This new therapeutic service delivered by Save the Children will ensure children and young people have access to appropriate and tailored support.
"Save the Children is recognised globally for their important work supporting children and young people around the world and is well positioned to help young Western Australians impacted by family and domestic violence recover and thrive through comprehensive, tailored support."
Comments attributed to Armadale MLA Dr Tony Buti:
"This funding package shows the Cook Government's commitment to supporting children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence.
"We know family and domestic violence has a devastating impact on victim-survivors, their families, and the wider community.
"This new therapeutic service is an important step to help protect young people and disrupt the cycle of violence."
Comments attributed to Thornlie MLA Colleen Egan:
"I am pleased Save the Children have been awarded this contract. Children are not just witnesses to family and domestic violence, they are also victims.
"This service will focus on the needs of the children and their recovery which is much needed."
