We’re in it together.
Supporting children. Uplifting families. Empowering those who care.
At Supporting Communities Together (SCT), we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued.
We provide foster care and therapeutic residential care for children and young people,
Our work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities together.
Our Focus:
Together, we care for children and strengthen communities.
Foster & Therapeutic Residential Care
For children and young people in care, we offer safety, support, and a place to belong. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, we help them rediscover trust and thrive.
Support for Community Organisations
We assist not for profit organisations with essential behind the scenes support, so they can keep doing what they do best- caring for others.
About us
Supporting Communities Together is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people.
Our story began with a shared belief: that no child should fall through the cracks, and that the people who dedicate their lives to care, whether as foster carers or community workers, deserve strong support.
We provide a mix of direct care services for vulnerable children and tailored operational support to other not for profits, helping them sustain their impact.
We lead with the heart. Our work is shaped by lived experience, guided by compassion, and grounded in community.
We centre children in everything we do, because healing begins with care.
Supporting Communities Together (SCT) delivers high-quality, trauma-informed care and support services to children, young people, carers, and families. Our approach is grounded in the CARE model (Children and Residential Experiences: Creating Conditions for Change), an evidence-based framework developed by Cornell University, which emphasises the importance of relationships, developmentally informed practice, and creating conditions for positive change.
SCT’s primary role is the direct delivery of care services, with a smaller component of our work focused on providing back-of-house support to a select group of aligned for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations.
Our Services include:
Foster Care Programs
We provide Foster Care Programs for children and young people who are unable to live safely with their birth families. SCT is responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, and ongoing support of foster carers. Our team ensures that every placement is safe, stable, and therapeutic, with a focus on maintaining connections to family, culture, and community wherever possible.
Therapeutic Care Programs
Our Therapeutic Care Programs support children and young people with complex needs in residential and community-based settings. These programs are staffed by trained Therapeutic Support Workers and guided by the CARE framework to ensure environments are safe, predictable, and responsive to the developmental needs of each young person. Individualised therapeutic support plans are informed by multidisciplinary input and cultural considerations.
Support for Carers & Families
We recognise the critical role of carers and families in the wellbeing of children and young people. SCT provides a range of supports including:
Training and ongoing professional development for carers
Short term, long term, and respite care services and practical supports
Access to therapeutic and allied health services
Culturally safe engagement with families and communities to support restoration or ongoing connection
Community-Based Healing
Healing and growth are fostered through strong relationships and community connection. SCT delivers programs that support social, emotional, and cultural healing including:
Group-based programs and mentoring
Trauma-informed community activities
Partnerships with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and culturally diverse groups
These programs are localised and developed in consultation with the communities we serve.
Standing beside the organisations that care and support others.
We know the heart, hustle, and dedication it takes to run a small not for profit, because we’ve walked that path too.
That’s why we offer affordable, values-driven support to fellow community organisations, working to improve the lives of persons experiencing disadvantage, in areas like health, disability, education, sport, and Out of Home Care. Our role is to help behind the scenes, so you can stay focused on the people and communities you serve.
Our support includes:
Recruitment & Training of Therapeutic Resources
Bookkeeping & Financial Support
Policy Development & Quality Frameworks
Community Engagement
A conversation today can open the door to a brighter future tomorrow.
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