HeartBridge Family Contact Services
Supervised contact & supported changeovers
Child-centred supervised contact, transport and changeovers that focus on safety, predictability and
meaningful time together for children and their families.
- Supervised visits in homes, community or contact centres
- Supported changeovers and handovers
- Transport linked to contact
- Detailed, objective contact notes and reports
- Flexible hours, including weekends (by agreement)
View Family Contact referral form →
HeartBridge Care
In-home & community support
Practical, respectful support for people to remain independent, connected and safe at home and in the
community, aligned with care plans and funding guidelines.
- In-home personal and domestic support
- Community access and social support
- Transport to appointments and activities
- Short-term and ongoing support options
View Community Care referral form →
Babysitting & Childminding
Safe, engaging in-home care
Reliable in-home babysitting and childminding so parents and carers can attend work, study or events
knowing children are safe and well cared for.
- In-home babysitting and childminding
- Evenings, weekends and events (by agreement)
- Age-appropriate routines, play and activities
- Options for regular or one-off bookings
View Babysitting referral form →
Support Coordination
Making services work together
Helping people and families understand their goals and funding, build the right team of providers and keep
services working together around the person.
- Understanding plans, goals and funding
- Connecting with suitable providers
- Problem-solving when things change
- Coordinating services around the person and family
View Support Coordination referral form →
Community Nursing Services
Coming soon
Community-based nursing support to assist people with complex health needs at home, aligned with clinical
guidelines and funding requirements.
- Medication management and monitoring
- Wound care and clinical observations
- Support with chronic health conditions
Launching soon – details will be updated on this website.
Complex contact & family work
Higher-risk & high-conflict matters
Additional support for contact arrangements that involve higher levels of risk, conflict or complexity,
delivered in a child-centred and safety-focused way.
- Enhanced supervision for complex family dynamics
- Careful planning of contact locations and transitions
- Close liaison with referrers and existing case managers
- Detailed, objective records to support decision-making
Offered subject to suitability and availability.
Discuss complex contact support →
Specialist care planning & case consultation
Collaborative planning & reviews
Structured input into care planning and case discussions, drawing on practical experience working alongside
children, families, carers and multi-agency teams.
- Consultation on contact and support arrangements
- Input into practical, realistic support plans
- Short-term involvement around key decision points
- Collaboration with existing providers and professionals
Available on request for agencies and services.
Talk to us about case consultation →
Family strengthening & reunification support
Goal-focused support where safe
Practical, relationship-focused support that complements existing plans to help families work towards safer,
more stable arrangements where it is appropriate to do so.
- Support with routines, contact and communication
- Focus on safety, predictability and children’s needs
- Working alongside existing case plans and services
- Short or medium-term support blocks by agreement
Offered case-by-case, in line with existing plans and safety requirements.
Enquire about family strengthening →
Service navigation & advocacy
Finding and coordinating the right support
Helping children, families and carers understand what support is available, how to access it and how to get
services working together around the same goals.
- Information about local and community supports
- Assistance with navigating multiple services
- Support to prepare for key meetings
- Encouraging child and family voice in planning
Generally delivered alongside our other services.
Ask about service navigation →