Meet the team: Sophie from Family Foundations

At CRCS, our Family Foundations team works with parents, carers and families to support children’s development, wellbeing and family connection.

This month, we are introducing Sophie, one of our Child and Family Practitioners. Sophie has been part of the CRCS team for six months and brings experience as a social worker

School holidays: keeping things calm when routines change

School holidays can be a fun and special time for families across Canberra and the Canberra region, but changes to routine can also feel big for children. Different days, more time at home, extra activities, later nights or more screen time can all affect how children feel and behave.

Family support at CRCS: what to expect when you reach out

CRCS Family Foundations provides free support for parents, carers and families. If you or someone you know has been thinking about reaching out, this 10-minute read explains what happens when you contact our team, what support can look like and how we can help.

New to CRCS Transport? What to expect

Our Community Transport service is here to help you stay independent, connected, and confident getting to the places that matter most, whether that’s a medical appointment, a shopping trip, or time spent with friends.

Introducing Your Care Coordination Team – Supporting you to Live Well

Get to know the Living Well Care Coordination Team at CRCS—your main point of contact for personalised support, service coordination and guidance to help you live well every day.

Flexible Respite – What is It and How Can it Help You?

Caring for an older loved one is rewarding and important, but everyone needs a break sometimes.
Flexible respite, part of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), gives carers help so they can rest, recharge, or get things done knowing their loved one is safe and supported by caring, friendly and capable help at home or in the community.

Your First Step with CRCS Living Well: Meet Our Intake Team

Our Intake Team is often the first point of contact for older community members engaging with CRCS, and they play a vital role in shaping positive, supportive experiences from the very beginning. The team helps participants understand and access the wide range of care, activities and services available through our CRCS Living Well programs.

Your Life. Your Say. Your Community

Have you ever felt like decisions were being made about you, without anyone actually asking you?
You’re not alone — and that’s something we want to change.

From Lonely to Connected: the Next Chapter of Connect Up

Connect Up 2617 (now simply Connect Up) began as a 12-month research pilot led by the University of Canberra’s Health Research Institute, supporting 18–30 year olds in Belconnen to build meaningful social connections.

CRCS Transport Booking Confirmations Explained

Getting to appointments, social activities or the shops shouldn’t be stressful, and that’s where our Living Well transport service comes in.

At CRCS, our transport team is known for being reliable, friendly and genuinely supportive. Many of our drivers become familiar faces, helping you feel comfortable and confident every time you travel with us.