True Child & Family Service in Cairns conducts a range of services to respond to different situations. This service provides therapeutic and education support services specialising in child sexual abuse, sexual assault, problematic sexual behaviours and harmful sexual behaviours.
We work from a trauma-informed base and understand the specific impact trauma has on a child's development. Our therapists employ a variety of modalities including play, art, experiential, expressive, narrative and talk therapies. Counselling is free, confidential and always at the child's pace. True Child & Family Service are now located at:
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Safety Planning involves considering all aspects of a child’s life and creating a plan to optimise their safety and protection. Read more
All children have the right to be safe from abuse. Our service provides Personal Safety Education to ensure children are informed about their bodies and their rights, and given strategies to help keep themselves safe. Read more
Supporting a child who has been sexually abused can be confronting, but there are things you can do to ensure the welfare of the child. Read more
Sexually Sexual Behaviours (PSBs) are behaviours considered outside age-appropriate healthy sexual exploration. Read more
Some children show signs of distress immediately after sexual abuse, whereas others might not show signs for some time. Read more
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The recently launched the Be Strong Be Connected Strengths Cards Project and Exhibition was created from a series of 60 beautiful artworks representing indigenous life with breathtaking images of children, culture, kin & country. Read more