Our approach - Child, youth and family

Changing Lives, New Directions in Care

We Put Children First

Every day, Life Without Barriers offers support and care to children. We want every one of those children to feel as safe and respected as they should. We all have a responsibility to make sure their safety comes first – that they’re well cared for, protected from abuse and given the respect they deserve.

We create conditions for positive change — the CARE model

To support the best possible outcomes for children in out-of-home care, the six trauma informed CARE principles guide our work with children, young people and families.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

This crisis prevention and intervention model teaches staff and carers how to help children learn constructive ways to handle crisis.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

This home and community-based intervention program is for at-risk youth, their families and communities. Life Without Barriers is the MST Network Partner for Australia and New Zealand.

Family involved

Our commitment to meaningful and ongoing family involvement aims to make sure children don’t lose their first and most enduring relationship.

MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™

By forming a local care community MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™ improves the sense of connection and wellbeing of children, young people and their carers.

Listening to children

Children and young people have the right to have their voices heard.

Listening to families

We listen and learn from families to support the best possible outcomes for children and young people in out of home care.

Listening to carers

We listen to carers and local care teams to understand lived experiences.