Why we do, what we do

Children and young people have the right to live in an environment that is free from violence and abuse and a right to access all supports available within their community.

Rosie’s Place is committed to working to support children, young people and families to address the impacts of such violence, and advocate for their ongoing safety and protection.

Through collaborative work with the community we seek to improve the supports and relationships that are fundamental to all aspects of empowerment, personal efficacy and the promotion of well-being.

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Services we provide

  • Advocacy and support

  • Individual and family counselling

  • Information and referral assistance

  • Outreach and home visiting

  • Group work

  • Court preparation and support

  • Resource development

  • Community education and training

Information about making a referral

Make a referral

If you are considering making a referral, please contact Rosie’s Place and have a brief conversation with one of our intake workers to ensure the referral is appropriate and to identify the most suitable support. Please tick the potential referral below on the enquiry form, and add details about the child or young person. Details required will be age, suburb, and some information about the referral, then submit the form.

Once your request is received, a counsellor from our team will contact you to discuss the referral, review the information, and help determine the most appropriate pathway for support, whether through Rosie’s Place or another service that may better meet the needs of the child, young person, or family.

Where the referral aligns with our service criteria, the counsellor will support you in completing the referral process to ensure it is as smooth, timely, and supportive as possible.

Please read the referral criteria below before submitting your request.

Consult a professional

If you are a professional or parent seeking advice, information, or guidance regarding a client or relative you may be supporting, including matters related to sexual assault, domestic and family violence (DFV), problematic harmful sexual behaviour (PHSB), child sexual exploitation (CSE) or similar concerns, you are welcome to connect with our team for a professional consultation.

By ticking the consult a professional button below and providing some basic information about your request, one of our experienced counsellors will contact you to discuss the situation and provide guidance to support your client/ family member.

Our aim is to work collaboratively with professionals to help identify the most appropriate pathways for support. Where suitable, we may offer information about our own programs and referral options, or assist you to connect with another specialised service in your local area that can best meet the needs of the child, young person, family, or adult you are supporting.

 

Criteria for referral to Rosie’s Place

  • Rosie’s Place is based in Rooty Hill in the Blacktown Local Government Area. We can accept referrals for people within the Blacktown LGA. For a referral outside this area, you can contact our service and we can discuss services in your area.

  • We see children and young people up to the age of 18 years. We also support mothers/families who the violence has also impacted.

  • Rosie’s Place will see children and young people who have been impacted by sexual assault and/or domestic and family violence. For domestic and family violence referrals, we are unable to see children who are living in active DFV.

  • We can also provide counselling to mothers and their children who have sought freedom from violent partners/fathers.

  • Rosie’s Place can also provide support and counselling to children under the age of ten who have displayed problematic and harmful sexual behaviours, along with support for their families.

  • Anyone can refer to Rosie’s Place, we do not need a letter from a medical practitioner. There is no cost for attending counselling at Rosie’s Place.

  • All clients need to be aware of any referral made on their behalf. We cannot accept a referral when consent has not been given.

  • We can provide outreach for some clients to homes and schools, etc. However, the geographic area for outreach is within a 10km radius of Rooty Hill.

Rosie’s Place Enquiry Form

Contact Us

Please fill in the form here if you have any questions and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. This form cannot be used to make a referral to Rosie’s Place only an enquiry.