Useful Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Grandparents For Grandchildren a government agency?

No, GFGSA is a not for profit community organisation with charitable status. We are funded through various grants and donations. We collaborate with government agencies and other charitable organisations when required to find solutions for grandparents with their individual set of circumstances concerning grandchildren who are at risk or in crisis.

Q. Are your Carer Advocates social workers?

No, our Carer Advocates are people who demonstrate empathy and excellent listening skills. They draw from internal training, their own similar experiences to advise and support grandparents often dealing with very complex and stressful issues, and suggest solutions to improve the care of the grandchildren.

Q. I don’t have access to my grandchildren – can you help me?

Grandparents will be pleased to know that the principle guiding the Family Law Act of 1975 and the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2107, remains as ‘what is in the best interest of the child.’ The Family Law Act and the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2107 recognise the importance of the relationships that each child has with their extended family, particularly grandparents. The Court takes these relationships into account when determining ‘what is in the best interests of the child.’

This includes the important issue of grandparent’s visitation rights to their grandchildren.

GFGSA holds monthly support group meetings for grandparents. Go to News and Events.

Q. What will it cost me to seek help from GFGSA?

No cost.

Q. My three grandchildren live with me and I am not sure what financial assistance, if any, is available to help me. Can you help me with this please?

GFGSA can help by connecting grandparents with a range of government and non-government agencies to secure financial assistance.

Grandparents can apply for an education, arts and sports fund by contacting GFGSA by phone or email.