Your Child Is Struggling. It's Not Their Fault. You're Exhausted.

Free psychology for children aged 3 to 12 in South Western Sydney.

Struggling to Find Mental Health Support for Your Child?

Is Your Child Finding Their Feelings Hard to Handle?

Worry or anxiety they can’t quite put into words.
Big feelings or behaviour that boil over — at home, at preschool, or with friends.
Trouble making or keeping friends, and sadness when it doesn’t go well.
Low mood or stress that’s starting to affect everyday life.
A sense that things are building up, and you’re not sure where to turn.

Are you worried about these things but feel overwhelmed by the barriers to getting help? The STAR4-Kids program understands and is here to support you and your child with accessible mental health care.

We believe every child deserves the chance to feel understood — no matter what they’re facing.

FREE* Therapy for Your Child with STAR4-Kids Support

We understand your concerns.

We get how hard it is to see your child struggle without the right support, knowing something’s wrong but not being able to reach the help they need. That’s why this program is accessible, caring, and shaped around the challenges your child is facing.

Experienced in supporting children for over 15 years, our team has provided early support to local children and families, working alongside them through worry, sadness, stress, big emotions and everyday struggles.

Taking the first step can make all the difference. Let’s work together to support your child.

↓↓ *FREE for eligible families – see the program criteria below. ↓↓

Supporting Young Minds: The STAR4-Kids Program

The STAR4-Kids Program offers free psychological support for children aged 3 to 12 who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate difficulties such as anxiety, low mood or stress. It’s designed for families who find it hard to access Better Access (Medicare) services.

Eligible participants must live within the South Western Sydney (PHN) region. This covers several local government areas and their postcodes, including Fairfield, Liverpool, and the former Bankstown (now part of Canterbury-Bankstown).

The program provides up to 12 hours of free psychological support with a qualified mental health professional experienced in working with children.

The service is available to: Children who face barriers to accessing support through the Medicare Better Access initiative, and whose families are:

experiencing financial hardship (as a guide, self-assessed against Services Australia criteria: a low income of less than $1,349 per couple per week with one dependent child, or $1,315 per single parent per week with one dependent child, plus an additional $34 per week per child — or current difficulty meeting basic needs due to financial constraints)
identify as CALD, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or
do not speak English at home

This service isn’t available for:

children whose families do not face barriers to accessing support through the Medicare Better Access initiative
children whose main presenting concern is a diagnosed developmental or behavioural condition
children who already receive funded psychology support through another program such as the NDIS

Here's the Difference When Working With Us

Safe and Nurturing Environment

A safe space where your child can explore and learn, feeling comfortable and cared for.

Track your Child's Growth

Stay informed on how your child is going, and where a little extra support might help.

Interactive Play Therapy

Engaging, play-based sessions that help children take part in a way that feels natural.

Here's How It Works

Step 1:

Book Your Child's Appointment

Arrange a supportive first session with our caring psychologists to understand your child's strengths and where they need a hand. It's a chance to get real insight into how your child is feeling.

Step 2:

Crafting Your Child's Personal Plan

After that first chat, we put together a simple plan built around your child's needs — using what we've learned to help build their confidence and coping skills, with a kind and thoughtful approach.

Step 3:

Supporting Your Child's Growth

As your child works through their plan, we aim to help them build confidence and coping skills at their own pace, so everyday ups and downs feel a little more manageable.

Unsure About Therapy for Your Child?

Here’s what the program offers:

The early years are an important time for a child’s development. STAR4-Kids offers a supportive, engaging space to help children with their feelings, at no cost for eligible families. Here’s what’s involved:

What does that mean?

Choosing STAR4-Kids means giving your child caring, early support for their feelings — and because it’s free for eligible families, it’s help you can access right now.

Let’s support their wellbeing together.

Benefits for Your Child and Your Whole Family

Calmer, More Settled Days

Support that may help your child manage big feelings and everyday worries.

More Confident at School or Preschool

Helping your child feel readier to take part and join in.

Making and Keeping Friends

Building the social skills that help your child connect with other kids.

A Safe Space to Open Up

Gentle, play-based sessions where your child feels comfortable being themselves.

Parenting that Feels More Manageable

Practical strategies you can use at home, so the hard moments feel less overwhelming.

More of the Good Moments Together

Fewer flashpoints can mean calmer, more connected family time.

You're Part of It

We guide you so you feel confident supporting your child, not left on the outside.

Someone in Your Corner

Caring, qualified psychologists who listen and take some of the weight off.