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Aboriginal Family Support Services Our vision: Together with Aboriginal communities strengthen families to ensure safe and culturally strong futures for our children and young people.

Careers at AFSS: www.afss.com.au/work-with-us/ AFSS has grown to become an organisation employing over 300 staff. Our offices are located in metropolitan Adelaide, Berri, Ceduna, Coober Pedy, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Port Lincoln. Core services include Family Based Foster Care and family reunification services (Stronger Families) which are offered in all regions, while other services are region-specific. In all that we do, our focus is on working to ensure that Aboriginal children maintain their cultural links despite being separated from their parents and ensuring that wherever possible Aboriginal families are reunited. The AFSS regional offices are able to provide details of the services that are available in the various regions of the State.

Congratulations to all participants who recently completed our Community Safety and Wellbeing (CS&W) workshops with our ...
27/10/2026

Congratulations to all participants who recently completed our Community Safety and Wellbeing (CS&W) workshops with our fantastic facilitator Annette O'loughlin! 👏

🌻 Routines and Rules – Exploring the importance of routines, boundaries and consistency in everyday family life.

💛 Bringing Up Great Kids – Building positive, nurturing parent-child relationships through an understanding of brain development.

🦈 Shark Cage – Recognising healthy and unhealthy relationships and the importance of setting boundaries.

🍂 Seasons for Healing – Supporting participants through their grief and loss journey using the seasons as a guide.

A big thank you to all participants for their dedication and commitment to learning and growth! ❤️

There are still some workshops available - check out the CS&W calendar here:

https://www.afss.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CSW-Workshop-Calendar-Term-4-Metro-Regional-2026.pdf

Want to know more? Get in touch!

📧 [email protected]

Locations and contact numbers across the state can be found here:
https://www.afss.com.au/our-programs-2/community-safety-wellbeing/

Happy Children’s Week 2026! 🖤💛❤️This week, we celebrate our Aboriginal children and young people – their strength, their...
24/10/2026

Happy Children’s Week 2026! 🖤💛❤️

This week, we celebrate our Aboriginal children and young people – their strength, their voices, their dreams and the joy they bring to our families and communities.

For generations, our communities have raised children together. Our Elders, parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, siblings and extended families all have an important part in helping our children grow strong in who they are and where they belong.

At Aboriginal Family Support Services, this is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

Since 1978, we have walked alongside Aboriginal children, families and communities, supporting families to stay strong, advocating for our children and recognising the importance of culture, kinship and connection.

We also know that too many Aboriginal children and families continue to face challenges that require more than words. Our children deserve to be safe, loved, listened to and connected to their families, culture and communities.

This Children’s Week, we acknowledge all those who care for, nurture, protect and stand up for our children every day.

To our children and young people… you are important, your voices matter, and you deserve every opportunity to grow up strong, proud and connected.

Happy Children’s Week from all of us at AFSS!

Supporting Women in Coober PedyColleen Darr, our Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Worker, has been facilitating Socia...
23/10/2026

Supporting Women in Coober Pedy

Colleen Darr, our Family Domestic and Sexual Violence Worker, has been facilitating Social and Emotional Wellbeing groups for women in the Coober Pedy community. These groups provide a supportive space for women to connect, share experiences and strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.

Connecting with Our Regional TeamsOur Chief Executive, Shona Reid, recently visited AFSS teams in Port Pirie, Whyalla an...
20/10/2026

Connecting with Our Regional Teams

Our Chief Executive, Shona Reid, recently visited AFSS teams in Port Pirie, Whyalla and Port Augusta, spending time with staff, carers, children and young people, and meeting with representatives from the Department for Child Protection (DCP).

The visits provided a valuable opportunity to listen, connect and have open conversations about the challenges, opportunities and priorities across our regional services.

A highlight for Shona was spending time with our carers and hearing firsthand about their experiences, the importance of practical support and the strong relationships they share with AFSS staff.

The visits reinforced the importance of staying connected, strengthening partnerships and ensuring our regional teams feel supported and valued.

A big thank you to everyone who welcomed Shona and the leadership team, shared their experiences and contributed to these important conversations.

We look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families across regional South Australia.

An exciting new opportunity at AFSS!A fabulous new position has opened up at AFSS, offering the opportunity to work alon...
20/10/2026

An exciting new opportunity at AFSS!

A fabulous new position has opened up at AFSS, offering the opportunity to work alongside our new Chief Executive, Shona Reid!

If you're looking for an exciting new challenge and the chance to make a real difference, this could be the role for you!

👉 Find out more and apply below

https://afss.elmotalent.com.au/careers/externalafss/job/view/196

20/10/2026

We're excited to announce the theme for the 12th SNAICC National Conference - SNAICC'27, "Our Stories. Light the Fire for our Future." 🔥

The theme speaks to truth-telling and sharing the powerful stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, families, and communities.

We'll be coming together for SNAICC'27 on the lands of the Kaurna people, in Tarndanya/Adelaide at the Adelaide Convention Centre from the 14 - 16 September 2027.

See you there! 🙌

Our Chief Executive, Shona Reid, has started to get out to our regional offices and recently spent a wonderful couple of...
13/10/2026

Our Chief Executive, Shona Reid, has started to get out to our regional offices and recently spent a wonderful couple of days in Mount Gambier, connecting with AFSS staff, carers, children, young people, Elders and local organisations.

During her visit, Shona spent time with our teams, visited one of our residential homes and gained a deeper understanding of the important work AFSS is doing across the South East.

A highlight was seeing the strong relationships and collaboration between local organisations, all working together to support children and families.

Shona also enjoyed spending time with Elders, sharing stories and discovering family connections, along with plenty of laughs and special moments with children and young people.

A big thank you to everyone who made Shona feel so welcome and generously shared their time, knowledge and stories!

AFSS was proud to be represented at the 2026 Child Protection & Family Support Awards by Executive Manager Ebony Marshal...
13/10/2026

AFSS was proud to be represented at the 2026 Child Protection & Family Support Awards by Executive Manager Ebony Marshall, Community Safety and Wellbeing Manager Stacey Kromwyk, and Intensive Family Services Manager Jaydee Pressler, alongside other members of the leadership team who are not pictured.

The event provided a wonderful opportunity to come together with colleagues and sector partners to celebrate the achievements, dedication and contributions of those working tirelessly to support children, young people and families across South Australia.

AFSS was pleased to be part of this important occasion, recognising the commitment, passion and significant impact of professionals across the child protection and family support sector.

We acknowledge the valuable work undertaken every day to strengthen families, support communities and improve outcomes for children and young people.

We’re looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join the AFSS Executive team.Bring your leadership and experience to help...
21/09/2026

We’re looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join the AFSS Executive team.

Bring your leadership and experience to help strengthen our organisation and support the important work we do with Aboriginal children, families and communities across South Australia.

Ready to help shape what comes next? Learn more and apply below:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4463178964/

Address

134 Waymouth Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61882051500

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