Tuart Place provides a number of services, all of which are free of charge. Services are available to people who experienced any form of out-of-home care in Western Australia.
Advocacy and Support
Tuart Place staff can advise you of any relevant complaints mechanisms available and can support you throughout the process. Find out more
Support Groups
Relaxed, informal support groups run weekly on a Wednesday morning, 10am – 12pm. Find out more
Obtaining Records
Tuart Place staff will support you in applying for any records about you, which may be held by Government Departments; Past Providers of Children’s Homes, Orphanages and Foster Care (both religious and non-religious); Medical Hospitals and Health Agencies. Find out more
Life Skills
Short courses and ‘one off’ sessions are delivered on a variety of topics such as Developing Self-Confidence; Raising Self Esteem; Communication Skills; Building Better Relationships; Managing Stress & Anxiety; and Assertiveness. Find out more
Computer Skills
Whether you have never turned on a computer before or you already have some skills – this is for you. Find out more
Family Tracing
We can help with family tracing by liaising with Australian and overseas agencies and providing support and counselling through the process. Find out more
Counselling
Free counselling is available at Tuart Place to anyone who has been in out-of-home care in childhood Find out more
Social Activities
Sausage sizzles; lunches; bus outings; movie groups and a book library – drop-in for coffee and a chat and find out what’s coming up! Find out more
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