Safe, supportive, and trauma-informed care for children in need of short-term placement.

Apex Community Carers is proudly registered to deliver Specialist Substitute Residential Care (SSRC) under the NSW Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998. Our focus is on providing a nurturing, structured environment for children and young people who require short-term residential care in times of crisis, instability, or transition.

Who We Support

We provide care for children and young people aged 0–17 years who may be:

• Involved with the child protection system

• Transitioning from family breakdown, homelessness, or crisis

• In need of short-term care under SSRC arrangements

• Living with emotional, behavioural, or cognitive challenges

Our care model is built around emotional safety, stability, and wellbeing — ensuring each young person feels safe, heard, and respected.

What We Offer

• Short-term residential care in home-like settings

• 24/7 trained staff with trauma-informed practice

• Consistent routines and individualised support

• Coordination with caseworkers and care teams

• Support for daily living, schooling, and emotional regulation

• Culturally safe practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

 Our Approach

Our SSRC placements focus on stability, relationship-based support, and emotional healing. We work closely with key stakeholders — including DCJ, caseworkers, and health professionals — to provide care that meets each young person’s unique needs.

Our team is:

• Trauma-informed

• Culturally responsive

• Flexible and collaborative