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Jannawi was established in 1978 to support children who have experienced trauma through violence, neglect, psychological or sexual assault as a result of family violence.

19/08/2026

When trust is broken, healing takes time. ❤️‍🩹

When Zara’s children disclosed that they had been sexually abused by someone they trusted, her world was turned upside down.

She believed her children. But she was also left questioning how it could have happened—and whether she should have seen the signs.

The truth is, the responsibility for abuse always lies with the person who chooses to abuse. It is never the child’s fault, and it is never the parent’s fault.
Through the Jannawi Family Program, Zara and her children received specialised, trauma-informed support to help them navigate the impact of what had happened.

For the children, this included support to feel safe again, manage anxiety and disrupted sleep, and cope with challenges at school. For Zara, counselling helped her understand grooming and manipulation, work through feelings of guilt, and rebuild confidence in her ability to protect and support her children.

Recovery from trauma doesn’t happen overnight. It takes safety, trust, specialist support and time.
At Jannawi, we walk alongside children and families through these difficult journeys—helping them rebuild their sense of safety, strength and hope for the future.

Read Zara’s full story on our website. https://www.jannawi.org.au/stories/zaras-story/

If you or someone you know is concerned about a child’s safety, seeking professional support can bean important first step.

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14/08/2026

📣 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING SOON!

Are you a CALD, multicultural, bicultural or bilingual practitioner working with people experiencing domestic and family violence in Sydney Metropolitan NSW?

Jannawi Family Centre is inviting practitioners to join our new Community of Practice (CoP) for the CALD Domestic and Family Violence Workforce.

The CoP will provide a space for practitioners to:

💜 Connect with peers and build professional networks

💜 Share knowledge, experiences and practice wisdom

💜 Reflect on practice, challenges and learning

💜 Explore culturally responsive approaches to DFV

💜 Strengthen skills, confidence and professional wellbeing

💜 Reduce professional isolation through ongoing peer connection

Expressions of Interest for Sydney Metro participants close Monday, 17 August 2026.

If you are supporting CALD communities experiencing DFV and would value a space for connection, shared learning, reflection and practice development, we would love to hear from you.

👉 Submit your Expression of Interest https://www.jannawi.org.au/training-programs/community-of-practice-for-bicultural-cald-workers/

13/08/2026

Reflective Practice & Self-Care 🌿

In the work we do, creating space for others often means carrying complex stories, challenging situations and difficult emotions.

That’s why reflective practice and self-care are not extras — they are essential to sustainable practice. 💜

Reflective practice gives us an opportunity to pause and consider:

✨ What am I noticing?
✨ How are my experiences, values and assumptions influencing my practice?
✨ What might I be finding challenging, and why?
✨ What have I learned from this experience?
✨ What do I need to support myself to continue this work well?

We cannot always control the demands of our work, but we can create intentional space to reflect, reconnect and care for ourselves.

When we look after ourselves, we create greater capacity to be present, thoughtful and responsive in our work with children, families and communities.

💜 Pause. Reflect. Reconnect. Care.

12/08/2026

🌏✨ International Youth Day 2026 ✨🌏

Today we celebrate young people — their voices, ideas, creativity, resilience and their power to shape the future.

At Jannawi, we know that every young person deserves to feel heard, valued, safe and supported. When young people are given opportunities to participate, express themselves and have a say in the decisions that affect their lives, they can thrive.

💬 Young voices matter.
🤝 Young people deserve to be heard.
🌱 Their ideas can create change.
💛 Their wellbeing matters.

This International Youth Day, we recognise the incredible contribution young people make to our families, communities and society — and reaffirm the importance of creating spaces where every young person can belong and reach their potential.

Listen to young people. Include them. Support them. Invest in their future.

06/08/2026

✨ Celebrating an incredible milestone! ✨

This week we celebrated Iman’s 35 years at Jannawi.

For more than three decades, Iman has been a constant source of compassion, wisdom and unwavering dedication to children, families and our community. Her commitment has helped shape the organisation we are today and has touched the lives of countless families across generations.

Thirty-five years of service is an extraordinary achievement, and we are so grateful for everything Iman has contributed to Jannawi’s journey.

Thank you, Iman, for your passion and kindness. Your legacy continues to inspire us every day. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Iman on this remarkable milestone! 👏

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03/08/2026

📢 Expressions of Interest are now open!

Jannawi is excited to launch a new Community of Practice for the CALD Domestic and Family Violence Workforce.

Are you a multicultural or bicultural worker supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities experiencing domestic and family violence?

Join a statewide Community of Practice where you can:
🤝 Connect with peers from across NSW.
💬 Share knowledge and culturally responsive practice.
🌱 Strengthen your skills, confidence and reflective practice.
✨ Help co-design a Community of Practice that reflects the needs of the CALD DFV workforce in NSW

The Community of Practice will include a mix of face-to-face, regional and online opportunities, making it accessible to practitioners across NSW
📅 Expressions of Interest close:
• Sydney Metro Cohort: 17 August 2026
• Regional, Online & Leadership Cohorts: 27 August 2026

🔗 Submit your Expression of Interest via the link in our bio or visit:
https://www.jannawi.org.au/training-programs/community-of-practice-for-bicultural-cald-workers/

We look forward to building a stronger, more connected and culturally responsive workforce together.

22/07/2026

Healing Happens Beyond Four Walls 🌿🛶

Recovery from trauma isn’t confined to an office or counselling room. Sometimes healing begins on the water, in the quiet of nature, and through experiences that help people reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

At Jannawi, we believe trauma-informed support is holistic. Alongside therapeutic counselling and practical support, we create opportunities for children, young people and families to build confidence, experience joy, strengthen wellbeing, and reconnect with their own resilience.

Activities like kayaking provide more than just a day outdoors—they foster trust, reduce stress, encourage positive relationships, and remind people that healing can be found in moments of calm, connection and achievement.

Every journey towards recovery is unique. We’re privileged to walk alongside families as they rediscover hope, one experience at a time.

💙 Because healing isn’t just about surviving—it’s about creating opportunities to thrive.

❤️

20/07/2026

Safety is built one step at a time. 💛

Every family’s journey is different. Sometimes, meaningful change begins with something as simple as a safe conversation, a trusted relationship, or knowing someone will continue to show up.

Our latest blog shares how a short-term, trauma-informed intervention helped a mother and her young child move from ongoing family violence towards safety and stability.

Over seven weeks, flexible support, careful safety planning and consistent advocacy created opportunities for lasting change. It is a reminder that even when time is limited, compassionate and person-centred practice can have a lifelong impact.
At Jannawi Family Centre, we walk alongside families through crisis, respecting their choices while helping them build pathways to safety, healing and hope.

📖 Read the full story via the link in the bio

Details have been de-identified to protect the privacy and safety of the family.

15/07/2026

🌱 Term 3 Programs at Jannawi Family Centre 🌱

We’re looking forward to another term of learning, connection and community. 💛

Our Term 3 programs create welcoming and supportive spaces for families to learn, connect and build confidence.

🧸 Little Learners – supporting children’s confidence, social development and school readiness through play-based learning.
📍 Hampton Park Public School

🌈 Playgroup – a welcoming space for children and families to connect, play and strengthen relationships.
📍 Australian National Sports Club, Lakemba

🍳 Learn English Through Cooking – develop everyday English skills, build confidence and connect with others through cooking and shared experiences.
📍 4Cs – The Cottage

These programs are part of Jannawi’s commitment to strengthening families and creating meaningful opportunities for community connection.

🔗 Find out more about our Term 3 programs via the link in our bio.

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09/07/2026

Walking alongside families through change. 💙

Change doesn’t happen overnight—especially for families navigating trauma, family violence, housing instability, and substance use.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is keep showing up.

One family came to Jannawi facing significant challenges, with four young children at risk. Early engagement was difficult, with missed appointments and limited contact. But rather than stepping away, our team continued reaching out with patience, flexibility and compassion.

Over time, trust began to grow. The family engaged in therapeutic support, developed safety plans, accessed rehabilitation, and created greater stability for their children. The result was meaningful, lasting change for the whole family.

This story reminds us that progress isn’t always linear. Behind every small step forward is persistence, partnership, and a belief that change is possible.

At Jannawi, we’re committed to walking alongside families every step of the way.

Read the full story via the link in our bio.

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Address

18 Flour Mill Way Summer Hill
Sydney, NSW
2130

Telephone

+61297500500

Website

http://www.jannawi.org.au/

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