Grandcarers supports grandparents and kinship carers who are raising their grandchildren by providing practical, emotional, and financial assistance.
Grandcarers SA is a not-for-profit organisation that supports grandparents and other informal kinship carers who have taken on full-time caring responsibilities for children. Many carers are doing this without formal legal arrangements or support systems. The service provides advocacy, peer connection, information, and limited financial assistance to help carers manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of raising children. The organisation also works to improve recognition and outcomes for grandcarers and the children in their care.
Services provided:
- Personal support (phone and face-to-face assistance)
- Peer support groups and “village” meetings
- Information, advice, and resource navigation
- Advocacy for informal kinship carers
- Limited financial assistance (education and development support fund)
- Referral to relevant services and community supports
- Workshops and information sessions for carers
- Support to improve wellbeing, stability, and connection for carers and children
TAFE SA Services by Students are real-world, supervised training environments where students deliver practical services to the public as part of their study.
TAFE SA’s Services by Students program offers members of the public access to affordable, professionally supervised services delivered by students as part of their vocational training. These services allow students to gain hands-on experience while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and supervision by qualified staff. It’s a way for students to build industry skills in real settings while providing the community with low-cost services.
Services provided include:
- Dental hygiene treatment and oral health care (student dental clinic)
- Hairdressing services including cuts, colouring, and styling
- Beauty treatments such as facials, waxing, tanning, manicures and spa services
- Veterinary nursing services and animal care through supervised clinics
- Restaurant and hospitality dining experiences run by cookery and hospitality students
FriendLine is a free, anonymous phone and chat service for people who want a friendly conversation to help reduce loneliness and social isolation.
FriendLine, run by Friends for Good, provides casual, non-clinical support through volunteer-led phone calls and online chats for adults across Australia. It’s designed for anyone who is feeling lonely, socially isolated, or simply wants to connect with another person for a friendly chat. The service is anonymous, free, and focused on creating human connection rather than providing crisis support.
Services provided:
- Free, anonymous phone calls with trained volunteers
- Scheduled “check-in” style friendly calls (opt-in phone contact)
- Online chat conversations with volunteers
- Casual social connection and companionship (non-counselling)
- Support for people experiencing loneliness or isolation
- Referral or encouragement to other supports if needed (not crisis intervention)
Family by Family is a peer-led support program that connects families who have been through tough times with other families who want help to make positive changes in their lives.
Family by Family is a community-based program where families are matched with other families who have lived through similar challenges and come out the other side. Through supported “link-ups,” families share experiences, set goals, and work together over time to build confidence, connection, and positive change. The program is strengths-based and designed to reduce isolation while building long-term resilience and self-agency.
Services provided:
- Matches families seeking support with “Sharing Families” who have lived experience
- Facilitated peer-to-peer mentoring and support (“link-ups”)
- Weekly or regular meetings over 10–30 weeks depending on needs
- Goal setting and action planning tailored to each family
- Coaching and guidance from trained Family Coaches
- Support to connect with community services, activities, and networks
- Strengths-based approach focused on confidence, connection, and independence
- Early intervention support for families experiencing stress or crisis
Fitted for Work supports women, non-binary, and gender-diverse jobseekers to build confidence, skills, and independence to find and keep employment.
Fitted for Work is a not-for-profit organisation that helps people experiencing disadvantage prepare for, find, and succeed in work. They provide practical job-readiness support alongside personal guidance, clothing, and mentoring to help build confidence and reduce barriers to employment. Services are available in-person and online across Australia, with a strong focus on inclusion, empowerment, and long-term career support.
Services provided:
- One-on-one job readiness appointments and coaching
- Resume, cover letter, and interview preparation support
- Group workshops and employment skills training
- Personal outfitting (workwear styling and clothing support)
- Mentoring and confidence-building programs
- Job search support and employment guidance
- Ongoing career transition and workplace readiness support
SMS4dads is a free text messaging service that supports expectant and new fathers with practical parenting information and wellbeing check-ins.
SMS4dads is a national Australian program that sends tailored text messages to dads and dads-to-be from pregnancy through the baby’s first year. The service provides timely parenting tips, emotional wellbeing support, and links to further help when needed. It also includes optional mood check-ins that can connect dads with professional support if they are struggling. The program is designed to help fathers stay informed, supported, and engaged during early parenthood.
Services provided:
- Free, tailored SMS messages for expectant and new fathers
- Parenting tips and information based on baby’s age and stage
- Support messages focused on dad’s wellbeing and mental health
- Mood check-in messages with follow-up support if needed
- Referral to professional services when concerns are identified
- Culturally tailored messages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads
- Special support streams (e.g. NICU babies, pregnancy loss, perinatal distress)
- Information and guidance to support bonding with baby and co-parenting
Community Connections is a short-term support program that helps people build stronger social connections, community engagement, and independence.
The Community Connections Program at The Hut Community Centre provides personalised, time-limited support (typically up to 12 weeks) for people who may be socially isolated or needing help to reconnect with their community. The program works alongside participants to identify goals and link them with local services, groups, and activities that improve wellbeing, independence, and social participation. It is focused on reducing isolation and strengthening community connections through practical, tailored support.
Services provided:
- One-on-one, personalised short-term support (up to 12 weeks)
- Goal setting and planning to improve social connection and wellbeing
- Linking participants with local community groups and activities
- Support to reconnect with friends, family, and support networks
- Assistance accessing community transport options
- Referrals to relevant local services and supports
- Introduction to volunteer and community support networks
- Support to increase independence and community participation
Community Connections is a short-term support program that helps people build social connections, independence, and stronger links to community services.
Lutheran Care’s Community Connections program provides personalised, short-term support (up to 12 weeks) for people who may be socially isolated or needing assistance to engage more with their community. The program helps participants identify goals, overcome barriers, and connect with local services, groups, and activities that improve wellbeing, confidence, and social participation. It is focused on strengthening belonging and independence through practical, community-based support.
Services provided:
- Short-term (up to 12 weeks) one-on-one support
- Goal setting and personalised support planning
- Linking to local community groups, activities, and services
- Support to build social networks and reduce isolation
- Assistance navigating and accessing support services
- Encouragement to participate in community activities
- Help increasing independence and wellbeing
- Referrals to longer-term or specialist supports when needed
Better Health SA is an online health and wellbeing service that provides South Australians with trusted information, programs, and support to help improve their physical and mental health.
Better Health SA is a South Australian government-supported platform that offers evidence-based information, tools, and programs designed to help people make healthier lifestyle choices. It focuses on preventing chronic disease and improving wellbeing through practical support such as coaching services, healthy living resources, and links to local health services. The website is designed to be easy to understand and accessible for individuals looking to improve their diet, physical activity, weight, and overall health.
Services provided:
- Evidence-based health and wellbeing information and resources
- Healthy lifestyle programs (e.g. Better Health Coaching Service)
- Support for healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management
- Alcohol reduction and chronic disease prevention guidance
- Online tools and eligibility checks for programs
- Health coaching with qualified professionals (phone-based support)
- Referrals and links to other South Australian health services
- Information tailored to different life stages and health needs