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.

Parkerville Grove School opens Term 3, 2026.Parkerville Grove School has been created for young people who need a smalle...
23/06/2026

Parkerville Grove School opens Term 3, 2026.

Parkerville Grove School has been created for young people who need a smaller, calmer and therapeutic learning environment.

For students whose learning has been disrupted by trauma or adversity, our high school provides the support, flexibility and specialist care needed to re‑engage with education at their own pace.

If you’re supporting a young person where mainstream school hasn’t been the right fit, information about our school and enrolment process is now available online.

🔗 Learn more, visit parkervillegroveschool.wa.edu.au

17/06/2026

Big feelings can be hard to say out loud.

Simple tools, like a “worry monster”, help children safely express what they’re feeling, when they’re ready.

Help children find ways to share what’s on their mind. Donate today - parkerville.org.au/tax

Parkerville Grove School is a specialist secondary school for students in Years 7 - 10 whose learning has been disrupted...
15/06/2026

Parkerville Grove School is a specialist secondary school for students in Years 7 - 10 whose learning has been disrupted by trauma or significant adversity.

Our school offers flexible, individual pathways, meeting each young person where they're at and supporting them to move forward at their own pace.

We believe every young person deserves a future shaped by possibility.

Information about our model, eligibility and enrolment is now available for families and referring professionals.

🔗 Learn more about programs and enrolment, visit parkervillegroveschool.wa.edu.au

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

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1 Watertank Way
Midland Junction, WA
6056

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+61892357000

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