Grandcare - a Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren Support Service, was established in September 2002. Funded by the State Government, the Grandcare program is delivered by Wanslea Family Services Inc.
Contact : 1800 008 323 (freecall, 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri)
The Grandcare service includes an 1800-telephone information line which offers practical assistance, informal counselling and advice on child management and education, financial support and links to other community resources, and country and metropolitan support group networks, some with creche facilities.
The service also has a visiting assessment and support service, and ongoing grandparenting skills and personal development training.