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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.

03/09/2026

🎵 Learning looks different for every young person.

One of the great things about Parkerville Grove School is the opportunity for learning to be shaped around each student's interests and strengths.

Recently, one of our students stepped into the school's "music room" (a space put together by the students and youth workers) and recorded a song for the very first time. 🎙️

It was a chance to explore a passion, try something new and build confidence through creativity.

A huge thank you to Gidgestock Music Festival, whose generous donation of music equipment helped make opportunities like this possible.

Because sometimes learning looks a little different... and starts with pressing record. 🎶

01/09/2026

When people think about homelessness, they often think the biggest challenge is finding somewhere to sleep.

But after years of working alongside young people experiencing homelessness, we know the barriers are often much smaller — and much harder to spot.

A birth certificate.
A Medicare card.
A phone.
A rental bond.
A work uniform.

These practical necessities can be the difference between accessing support and missing out. Between getting a job and staying unemployed. Between securing housing and remaining stuck in crisis.

At Parkerville, our outreach teams work with young people every day who are navigating the impacts of trauma, family breakdown, violence, housing instability and a cost-of-living crisis. What we've learned is that meaningful change doesn't just happen through crisis accommodation.

It happens when we remove the barriers standing in the way of independence.

Through Parkerville's outreach services, young people can access practical supports that help them move forward with confidence, stability and hope.

Because every young person deserves the opportunity to build a future — and sometimes a small support can unlock a much bigger change. 💛

27/08/2026

Language matters when we talk about education, especially for young people who have experienced trauma.

Parkerville Grove School is a newly opened specialist secondary school for young people who’ve experienced trauma and found mainstream school hard to navigate.

For us, calm at Parkerville Grove School means a school day that’s intentionally structured and predictable, with clear routines and strong support. It’s about reducing anxiety, helping young people regulate big feelings, and creating an environment where they can feel safe enough to learn.

That’s important because when a young person doesn’t feel safe, learning often takes a back seat. By focusing on healing first, Parkerville Grove School is being designed to help students feel ready to re‑engage, at their own pace.

🔗 parkervillegroveschool.wa.edu.au

💬 What helped you feel calm and supported when you were at school?

26/08/2026

We were honoured to welcome Attorney-General Michelle Rowland MP Michelle Rowland, Federal Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek, Dan Repacholi MP and Ged Kearney to the Stan and Jean Perron Child, Youth and Family Centre in Midland.

The visit was an opportunity to discuss how children who have experienced abuse and violence can be better supported across multiple systems. These conversations will help inform the Second Action Plans under the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse and the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.

As part of the visit, Ministers met with Parkerville's specialist team and the Western Australia Police Force Child Abuse Squad to learn more about the Multi-Agency Investigation and Support Team (MIST) model.

MIST is recognised as best practice when supporting children who have experienced sexual abuse because it brings therapeutic support and criminal investigation together from the point of first disclosure. Rather than navigating multiple services separately, children and families receive coordinated support, advocacy and specialist care alongside the investigative process. This integrated approach helps reduce retraumatisation, improves collaboration between agencies and keeps children's safety, wellbeing and recovery at the centre of the response.

We're grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important national conversations and share insights from a model that demonstrates what's possible when agencies work together around the needs of children and families.

24/08/2026

Who says learning has to be in a classroom?

This week, young people in our Education, Employment and Training (EET) Program got hands-on at a Try a Trade Civil Construction session.

They worked together to build Da Vinci's suspended bridge, put their problem-solving skills to the test and even had the chance to get behind the controls of an excavator and skid steer.

It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the civil construction industry, build confidence and discover potential career pathways in the trades.

Experiences like these show that learning can happen anywhere, and sometimes all it takes is the chance to try something new.

20/08/2026

Learning looks different for every young person, and the right environment can help them feel safe, steady and ready to engage.

Parkerville Grove School is a new specialist secondary school, designed for young people whose education has been disrupted by trauma or significant adversity.

A big part of what makes the school different to mainstream schooling is that the day is built to be predictable and supported — with small class sizes, clear routines, and a higher level of adult support so students can feel steady, safe and ready to re‑engage with learning over time.

💬 What helped you most at school — routines, relationships, or having the right support around you?

🔗 parkervillegroveschool.wa.edu.au

19/08/2026

The countdown is on. 🚨

In less than three months, brave supporters will be stepping over the edge of Perth’s tallest building for one of the city’s most unforgettable experiences.

The Central Park Plunge isn’t something you can do every day. It’s a rare chance to abseil down the iconic Central Park Tower, conquer your fears, and support children, young people and families across WA.

📍 Central Park Tower, Perth
📅 14 November 2026

If it’s been sitting on your bucket list, now’s the time to make it happen.

✅ Epic views
✅ Serious bragging rights
✅ An experience you'll never forget
✅ Supporting a great cause

Spots are filling fast. Will you be joining us at the top?

🔗 Register now: https://parkerville-children-and-youth-care.grassrootz.com/central-park-plunge-2026-parkerville/tickets

17/08/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!

Join us on Wednesday 9 December for Beyond Silos: Connected harms, distinct dynamics - strengthening responses to family and domestic violence, sexual violence and child sexual abuse. This one-day roundtable event will bring together practitioners, leaders, researchers, advocates and policymakers to explore the complex links between these forms of harm and how we can strengthen responses for children, young people and families.

The day will feature keynote presentations, expert discussion and opportunities to connect with others working across the sector, including keynote speaker Professor Michael Salter, Director of Childlight UNSW.

This promises to be an important and thought-provoking conversation about improving prevention, identification, response and recovery.

🎫 Secure your ticket today - https://events.humanitix.com/beyond_silos_connected_harms_distinct_dynamics

To find out more about the event, visit parkerville.org.au/roundtable

13/08/2026

Sometimes, the first step is the hardest one.

Child and Parent Centres create safe, welcoming spaces for families — where children can learn and play, and parents feel supported, understood and confident.

They’re designed for the early years, when small moments of support can make a big difference.

For Gemma* and her daughter, Maya, that support came at exactly the right time.
After a difficult first session, they almost didn’t come back. But with reassurance, understanding and a plan shaped together, things began to shift.

Now, Maya is settling into sessions, joining in and enjoying being there — and her mum feels supported every step of the way.

Because when families feel safe and supported early, children can learn, connect and thrive.

11/08/2026

For many young people experiencing homelessness, walking into a service can feel overwhelming. Trust takes time, and asking for help isn't always easy.

That's why Parkerville's outreach services meet young people where they are.

Through programs including Reconnect, Moving Out Moving On (MOMO) and our Support and Counselling Services (SACS), our teams work alongside children, young people and families experiencing challenges such as homelessness, family conflict and housing instability.

Outreach is about building relationships first. It might mean meeting a young person in a park, a library, a café, at school, or somewhere they already feel comfortable. It means creating a safe space to talk, understand what's happening, and work together on the next steps.

After decades of working with children, young people and families impacted by trauma, we know that support works best when it is flexible, responsive and built on trust.

Because when young people feel safe, heard and supported, positive change becomes possible. 💛

Address

1 Watertank Way
Midland Junction, WA
6056

Telephone

+61892357000

Website

http://www.parkerville.org.au/

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