Parkerville Children and Youth Care

Parkerville Children and Youth Care Since 1903, Parkerville Children & Youth Care support children, young people and families experiencing trauma and other adverse childhood experiences in WA.

For more than a century, Parkerville Children and Youth Care has been supporting vulnerable children and young people – and the resilience they display never ceases to amaze us. Our historic main campus, under the gum trees in the foothills of Perth, symbolises the heart of our network which has grown to incorporate world-leading child advocacy centres, schools and community-based support and ther

apy services across the city and in regional Western Australia. Our mission is to protect, care, advocate and promote recovery for young people who have experienced trauma and challenges in life no child should experience; to support their families; and to work with the community to help make WA the safest place in the world to bring up children.

11/06/2026

💛 When a child discloses abuse, what happens next matters.

Healing doesn’t happen in a single appointment.
It takes time, trust and safe relationships — and those things can’t be rushed.

At Parkerville, children are supported by caring, skilled professionals who walk alongside them over time.
Helping them feel safe again.
Helping them make sense of what's happened.
Helping them rebuild everyday life.

Your tax‑deductible donation helps ensure this kind of care is there when children need it most — steady, compassionate and consistent.

Donate today - parkerville.org.au/tax

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Recently, our EET students got a closer look at what their future could hold.At the Careers Expo Perth, they spent time ...
09/06/2026

Recently, our EET students got a closer look at what their future could hold.

At the Careers Expo Perth, they spent time speaking directly with employers, training providers and industry reps—asking questions, exploring pathways and getting a clearer sense of what different careers actually involve. For some, it confirmed an interest they already had. For others, it sparked ideas they hadn’t considered before.

Students also took part in O'Brien Experience Day, stepping into the glazing trade for a hands-on session. They learned about different types of glass, tried out practical skills like cutting and shaping, and saw first-hand what a day on the job looks like.

Experiences like these play an important role in helping young people connect education with real-world opportunities. This is a core focus of the EET program, which supports young people to move forward into employment, training or further education pathways.

One of the most powerful parts? Seeing what those opportunities can lead to.
Josie, once an EET student, attended an Experience Day just like this. Today, she’s a second-year apprentice with O’Brien’s—turning that first introduction into a real career. Her journey is a reminder of why these experiences matter.

A huge thank you to the O'Brien team for making the day possible and showing our young people what their future could hold.

Over the past few months, our Therapeutic Services team and Western Australia Police Force Child Sexual Abuse team have ...
04/06/2026

Over the past few months, our Therapeutic Services team and Western Australia Police Force Child Sexual Abuse team have been travelling across regional WA to listen, and to learn.

Over 150 people, including Government agencies, community service organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), schools, people with lived experience, and community members, shared their insights, experiences and ideas.

Together, these conversations are helping shape how the response to child sexual abuse in regional communities can be strengthened, so survivors and their families can better navigate complex systems, access support, and heal and rebuild trust.

We’re deeply grateful for the openness, honesty and commitment shown by everyone involved.

These insights will now be developed into a report, with recommendations to be released later this year.

A learning environment can make all the difference.Parkerville Grove School’s campus has been purposefully designed to f...
03/06/2026

A learning environment can make all the difference.

Parkerville Grove School’s campus has been purposefully designed to feel safe, calm and predictable - reducing sensory overload and supporting focus, regulation and connection for young people impacted by trauma and adversity.

Spaces for quiet time, movement and flexibility are built into every school day, helping young people feel ready to learn.

The school opens Term 3 for Years 7–10.

🔗 Learn more about the campus and learning environment - https://www.parkervillegroveschool.wa.edu.au/

Learning about the law can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be.Recently, our Education, Employment and Trainin...
02/06/2026

Learning about the law can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be.

Recently, our Education, Employment and Training (EET) students spent the day with the team at Mallesons, in a relaxed, welcoming space where they could ask questions, hear real experiences, and learn more about their legal rights.

EET supports young people who have had their education disrupted by life circumstances, helping them build skills, confidence and pathways into employment training or further study.

The day focused on practical topics like workplace law and employee rights, understanding tax file numbers, and building financial literacy — helping students feel more informed, confident, and prepared as they enter the workforce.

This is what meaningful corporate partnership looks like: when organisations share knowledge, open doors, and create opportunities that can genuinely shape a young person’s future.

💬 What’s one workplace experience that helped you see new possibilities?

29/05/2026

💛 Healing from abuse is built on the small wins.

Sometimes, it looks like better sleep.
A calmer response to stress.
A child staying in the classroom a little longer.
Trust starting to return.

At Parkerville, our therapeutic services focus on helping children feel safe again — in their bodies, their relationships and their world.

As Maddie, one of our FDV specialists, shares:
“Part of getting support is learning about what healthy relationships are. When children and young people don't have access to support, they can continue the cycle unknowingly.”

Small steps matter. For children who’ve lived with fear, they are powerful signs of healing.

👉 Learn more: parkerville.org.au

💬 What small signs of progress do you notice when children begin to feel safe?

Some young people need school to feel calmer, smaller and more predictable.Parkerville Grove School is a specialist seco...
28/05/2026

Some young people need school to feel calmer, smaller and more predictable.

Parkerville Grove School is a specialist secondary school opening Term 3, 2026 for students in Years 7–10 who have experienced trauma or significant adversity, and who need a different kind of school to feel safe, rebuild and start to thrive.

With small classes, consistent routines and a healing‑first, we focus on safety and readiness to learn - without pressure.

If you’re a parent or carer supporting a young person where mainstream school hasn’t been working, we'd love to help you find out whether Parkerville Grove School is the next step.

🔗 parkervillegroveschool.wa.edu.au

💛 Healing, safety and belonging must be culturally grounded.During National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the impor...
27/05/2026

💛 Healing, safety and belonging must be culturally grounded.

During National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the importance of truth‑telling, listening, and walking alongside Aboriginal families and communities.

At Parkerville, we work to strengthen culturally safe, respectful practice — and to learn from community‑led approaches that support children to stay connected to identity, culture and Country.

This year’s theme, “All In”, is a call to action.

It reminds us that reconciliation is not the responsibility of one person, one team, or one week of the year, it requires all of us. Every conversation, every relationship, every act of learning and accountability contributes to meaningful change.

We continue to learn, reflect and be accountable - guided by Aboriginal voices and community-led approaches that support children's healing, belonging and wellbeing.

Reconciliation is not a moment. It’s an ongoing responsibility — reflected in how we listen, learn and act.

Reconciliation WA Reconciliation Australia

💛 Children who have experienced trauma don’t always say it out loud. They often show it — through their bodies, behaviou...
26/05/2026

💛 Children who have experienced trauma don’t always say it out loud. They often show it — through their bodies, behaviour and learning.

Some children become hyper‑alert, scanning and flinching. Others withdraw, shut down or struggle to sleep. Many carry shame, self‑blame, or find it hard to concentrate at school.

These are not ‘bad behaviours’. They are protective responses shaped by a child’s world.

Parkerville’s adverse childhood experiences (ACES) data helps explain why. In a recent analysis of more than 1400 children supported by Parkerville, 39% had experienced child sexual abuse.*

For most of those children, the abuse did not occur in isolation. It clustered with family and domestic violence, emotional abuse, neglect, housing insecurity, food insecurity, and physical harm.

When children are living with multiple, overlapping stressors like these, it makes sense that distress often shows up in their bodies, behaviour and learning rather than in words.

That’s why Parkerville’s therapeutic support starts with safety and understanding. We help children make sense of what they’re feeling, build emotional regulation, and reconnect with safe relationships — because healing happens over time.

👉 Learn more: parkerville.org.au

💬 What signs tell you a child might be carrying more than they can say?

*Please note: This data reflects disclosures made by clients who chose to report these experiences and does not represent all clients. Nonetheless, it provides valuable insight into the issues affecting those we support.

💛 Celebrating Ruby’s — and the people behind it.Recently, the Ruby’s team gathered to celebrate what Ruby’s has achieved...
25/05/2026

💛 Celebrating Ruby’s — and the people behind it.

Recently, the Ruby’s team gathered to celebrate what Ruby’s has achieved — a shared moment to recognise the collaboration, commitment and care that have shaped the service.

That work was proudly recognised exernally late last year when Ruby’s received the IPAA Award: Silver - Best Practice in Innovation, acknowledging a service designed to do things differently and respond to real community need.

Ruby’s is a youth homelessness prevention service that works alongside young people and their families to address conflict early, strengthen relationships and keep young people safely connected to home. Since its launch, the service has delivered meaningful outcomes for families, while continuing to learn, adapt and strengthen how support is offered.

🟢 73% of young people left the program with a reunified relationship with their families.
🟢 60% of young people improved their ability to manage emotions and resolve family conflict, while 80% improved their communication skills.

We’re incredibly proud of Ruby’s — and of the people who continue to build and improve the service together.

✨ A shared achievement. A great service. And a lot to celebrate.

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1 Watertank Way
Midland Junction, WA
6056

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+61892357000

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