Like our casework, our contact services focus on building and maintaining positive relationships between the child and their imprisoned parent. Providing individual support for each child can include:

Children's Supported Transport Service

This free service involves safely transporting children to visit their imprisoned parent(s) or carer(s) or to attend SHINE FOR KIDS Child Activity and Family Days. It aims to reduce the anxiety and fear in prison visits and to help maintain positive relationships with the imprisoned adult(s). Read more »

Video Visits

In conjunction with the Department of Corrective Services, Video Visits is a video conferencing program that keeps families in touch over long distances. As many as four adults, plus any number of children, can participate in the one video visit. Read more »

Child and Parent Activity Days

These days assist with re-establishment and/or maintenance of a positive relationship between the imprisoned parent(s) or carer(s) and their children. Read more »

Toddler Program

A supportive playgroup for fathers in prison and their young children. Read more »

Prisons Invisits Program

The Prison Invisits Program provides a variety or arts, craft and diversionary activities for children when visiting their parent in prison. Children encounter a more enjoyable visit with their parent. Childcare workers employed by SHINE for Kids and trained volunteers offer enjoyable, relaxing activities to occupy children between times spent talking to their parent. Read more »