Family Action Centre (FAC)
The Family Action Centre (FAC) is a research, teaching and practice centre focused on families and their communities. The Centre has a 30 year track record of innovative, dynamic and enduring work that aims to strengthen family and community wellbeing. The assets and diverse resources of families and communities underpin vibrant, cohesive and resilient societies.
The FAC is committed to addressing the factors that affect the health, wellbeing, social and educational paths of families, particularly for those challenged by increasingly complex vulnerabilities.
The Centre delivers support as well as family and community programs including parenting programs and family inclusive practice programs. The Centre is hosting a range of health disciplines in an inter-professional placement unit, and UON student volunteers are participating in our family programs, where they liaise with human service workers in education, health, and family and community services.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.