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Children, youth and family support

Changing Lanes

Changing Lanes

The service provides support and assistance to young people (10-18yrs) who are subject to Youth Justice Orders or engaged in restorative justice processes. The service is offered in Cunnamulla, Dalby and Warwick. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 10th May, 2021

Author: Amelia HB

Connected Families

Connected Families

Connected Families is a friendly, supportive group for grandparent and kin carers in the Charleville community run by Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2026

Author: Aaron Linder

Family and Child Connect

Family and Child Connect

Anyone can contact this community-based service which is designed to help connect you with the right support at the right time. The service is offered in Roma and Charleville. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 10th May, 2021

Author: Amelia HB

Family Relationship Counselling Program

Family Relationship Counselling Program

The Family Relationship Counselling Program provides counselling support to individuals and families. Centre-based and outreach services are offered from Toowoomba and cover the Southern Downs, and far South West. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 23rd July, 2025

Author: Amelia HB

Growing Connections

Growing Connections

This program provides a safe space for children to maintain a relationship with their non-residential parent through a series of supervised and monitored visits. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2024

Author: Aaron Linder

Intensive Bail Initiative

Intensive Bail Initiative

The Intensive Bail Initiative (IBI) program provides assistance to young people aged 10–18 who are involved with, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system. Read more

Published: 12th November, 2025

Author: Antoine Changuion

Maranoa Youth Support Services

Maranoa Youth Support Services

The service supports young people aged 12-21 years to participate in their local communities. The service is offered in Roma and Mitchell. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2025

Author: Amelia HB

Rural Family Counselling Service

Rural Family Counselling Service

This service provides counselling and support for families in South West Queensland. This service is based in Charleville and Dalby. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 4th July, 2025

Author: Amelia HB

Safe Connections

Safe Connections

The program provides counselling to women and children affected by domestic violence as well as court-based support and information to respondents who attend court for domestic and family violence. Service is offered in Roma, St George, Charleville and Cunnamulla. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2020

Updated: 9th July, 2020

Author: Amelia HB

St George Youth Support Services

St George Youth Support Services

The service supports and encourages young people (12-21yrs) to participate in their local communities, boosting their wellbeing and engaging in education or employment. Service offered in St George and Dirranbandi. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2025

Author: Amelia HB

Supporting Children after Separation

Supporting Children after Separation

This service provides counselling for children who are experiencing parental conflict and separation. The service is offered in Toowoomba. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 10th May, 2021

Author: Amelia HB

Toowoomba and South West Family Intervention Service

Toowoomba and South West Family Intervention Service

This service supports families where a child continues to live at home under ongoing intervention by Child Safety Services and other related factors. Service offered in Toowoomba and Charleville Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2025

Author: Amelia HB

TRACKS to Success Program

TRACKS to Success Program

This program provides practical assistance to support the educational engagement and school retention rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 0-18 years. The service is offered in Toowoomba and St George. Read more

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 10th May, 2021

Author: Amelia HB

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    Connected Families is a friendly, supportive group for grandparent and kin carers in the Charleville community run by Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld.

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    302 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350

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    This service is offered across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland for people experiencing unexpected short-term financial stress or crisis.

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Our Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Our Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Lifeline Darling Downs is pleased to present its 2024-2027 strategic plan. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2022

Updated: 16th May, 2024

Author: Matt Gregg

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