Parkerville Children and Youth Care

What Parkerville Children and Youth Care does

Parkerville Children and Youth Care is a non-profit charitable organisation founded in 1903 and headquartered in Parkerville, Western Australia, providing specialist trauma-informed services to children, young people, and families across metropolitan and regional WA. Its service portfolio spans therapeutic services (counselling, advocacy, allied health), out-of-home care delivered through the co-designed 'Our Way Home' radically personalised shared care model, foster care, early intervention and prevention programs (including the Family Support Network, The Kids Hub, Ruby's youth homelessness prevention, and MOMO outreach), child and family centre-based delivery, and the upcoming Parkerville Grove School specialist secondary school opening Term 3 2026. Service delivery is anchored by three integrated centres (Parkerville headquarters, George Jones Centre in Armadale, Stan and Jean Perron Centre in Midland), with the George Jones Centre hosting the co-located Multi-Agency Investigation and Support Team (MIST) partnership with WA Police that responds to approximately one-third of child sexual abuse reports in WA.

The organisation's core technology is its integrated wraparound service model rather than software, supported operationally by an Information Management System upgrade via SharePoint with PowerBI reporting. It employs 240 trauma experts and supported 12,715 children, young people and family members annually, with ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Scale assessments on 1,056 clients informing evidence-based practice. Parkerville Therapeutic Education Services (PTES), a wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2025, leads trauma-informed education initiatives including the CARE school model. The organisation's pricing is free to clients, with revenue derived from a mix of government contracts (Department of Communities, Department of Education, Department of Health and Aged Care, WA Mental Health Commission), philanthropic grants (Lotterywest, Hancock Prospecting, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, Telethon7, Sisters of St John of God), corporate partnerships, donations, and fundraising events. No fees are charged to children, young people or families receiving services, reflecting its charitable mission and ACNC registration (CC20167).

Name

Parkerville Children and Youth Care

Legal name

Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc

Website

https://parkerville.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Parkerville Children and Youth Care is a 1903-founded Western Australian non-profit providing specialist trauma-informed therapeutic, out-of-home care, foster care, youth homelessness prevention and family support services free of charge to 12,715 children, young people and families annually through 240 trauma experts and three integrated centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Therapeutic & Developmental Preschools (Specialized Support) (EDACABAO)

Keywords

• Trauma-informed care
• Child welfare services
• Youth homelessness support
• Foster care services
• Therapeutic counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, tax-deductible contributions (all donations over $2 are tax deductible), fundraising events (annual gala raising over $400,000), Christmas and EOFY appeals. Corporate donations and bequests/legacy gifts are also solicited.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Financial sponsorship, fundraising partnerships, corporate volunteering, pro-bono skills sharing, and workplace giving programs with businesses across Western Australia. Major long-term partners include Hancock Prospecting and Hancock Iron Ore.
3. Government Grants and Contracts: Core funding from WA Government departments including Department of Communities, Department of Education, and Mental Health Commission. Federal funding from Australian Government's Department of Health and Aged Care. Project-specific grants from Lotterywest ($3 million for Parkerville Grove School, grants for information management system). These represent the primary funding base for service delivery.
4. Gala and Event Fundraising: Annual flagship gala events (Wizard of Oz themed 2026 gala at Fraser's Kings Park raising over $400,000) benefiting specific projects such as Parkerville Grove School.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Parkerville Children and Youth Care is a non-profit charity that delivers trauma-informed care services to vulnerable children, young people, and families in Western Australia. Founded in 1903, the organisation provides therapeutic services, out-of-home residential care, foster care placement, youth homelessness prevention programs, and educational support. All services are provided free of charge to clients.

Product overview

Parkerville Children and Youth Care is a not-for-profit charity operating since 1903 that provides a comprehensive suite of trauma-informed services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. The organisation delivers services through integrated program streams: Therapeutic Services (including Parkerville Allied Health Services and specialist trauma counselling), Out-of-Home Care through the Our Way Home program, Early Intervention and Prevention programs (including the Family Support Network, Kids Hub, Ruby’s, MOMO, and the EET Programme), Child and Family Centres, and Foster Care. A major initiative is Parkerville Grove School, a $50 million specialist secondary school opening in 2026 for trauma-affected students. The portfolio is delivered through multiple physical centres including the George Jones Centre in Armadale, Stan and Jean Perron Centre in Midland, and Child and Parent Centre Brookman, supported by partnerships with organisations such as Koya Aboriginal Corporation and WA Police.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parkerville Therapeutic Education Services (PTES): Entity leading trauma-informed education initiatives including the CARE school model and Parkerville Grove School
• Parkerville Allied Health Services (PAHS)
• Ruby's
• The Kids Hub
• Our Way Home
• CARE School
• Parkerville Grove School
• Multi-Agency Investigation and Support Team (MIST)

Products and services

• Therapeutic Services Counselling and trauma therapy programs delivered to children, young people, and families affected by abuse, neglect, or other trauma.
• Out-of-Home Care Residential care placements providing safe, stable accommodation for children and young people who cannot live with their families.
• Foster Care Family-based foster care placement and support services for children and young people requiring alternative care arrangements.
• Youth Homelessness Prevention Accommodation and support programs designed to prevent and respond to youth homelessness in Western Australia.
• Education Support Educational programs and learning support delivered to children and young people engaged with the organisation's care services.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Koya Aboriginal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Partnership with Koya Aboriginal Corporation as co-lead agency for Family Support Network (Perth/Midland). Koya is 'a family entrusted by family, community and kin' with 20+ years serving Aboriginal people. Also a consortium partner for the Head to Health Kids Hub, bringing cultural expertise to mental health services for children 0-12 in the City of Swan. Partnership ensures culturally safe, inclusive service delivery for Aboriginal children and families.
• WA Police (Multi-Agency Investigation and Support Team - MIST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-located partnership between Parkerville and WA Police Southeast Child Sexual Assault Team at the George Jones Centre. Parkerville's specialised team (psychologists, advocates, family therapists, DV experts, allied health) provides therapeutic support from disclosure through investigation and court proceedings. Supported by WA Government, Telethon7 and Stan Perron Charitable Foundation. Parkerville was finalist at IPAA WA Awards for this collaboration.
• Uniting CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Parkerville delivers Ruby's program under licence from Uniting Communities, adapting their best practice model for youth homelessness early intervention and diversion in WA.
• Koya, Lifespan Psychology Centre, MIFWA, Pregnancy to Parenthood (Head to Health Kids Hub Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Parkerville leads a consortium with Koya Aboriginal Corporation, Lifespan Psychology Centre, Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia (MIFWA), and Pregnancy to Parenthood to deliver the Head to Health Kids Hub for City of Swan. Supported by Australian Government's Department of Health and Aged Care and WA Mental Health Commission. Parkerville acts as the lead agency.
• WilledminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Free Will-writing platform partnership enabling Parkerville supporters to create Wills in 15 minutes. An opportunity during Will creation allows supporters to consider leaving a legacy gift to Parkerville. Willed handles basic Will writing features including executorship, guardianship, and estate distribution.
• METRONETminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024METRONET partnership enabled the relocation of the George Jones Child, Youth and Family Centre from its old location near the Armadale rail line to Armadale Shopping Centre. METRONET's extension to Byford meant the previous site was no longer fit for purpose, leading to the new purpose-built 934sqm facility.
• Wungening Aboriginal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Aboriginal-led organisation partnered with Parkerville to enhance cultural competence and strengthen relationships with the community. Referenced in Parkerville's Innovate RAP 2024-2026 as part of efforts to foster reconciliation and cultural responsiveness.
• Innovation Unit ANZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-development partner in the Our Way Home model - Parkerville's radically personalised approach to shared care. Innovation Unit ANZ partnered with Parkerville in November 2019 for a co-design process involving 150+ service users including young people, families, carers, community groups, ACCOS representatives, and survivors of the Stolen Generation. Funded by Lotterywest for prototyping from mid-2021.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OzChild: OzChild is a national not-for-profit providing foster care, kinship care, and therapeutic services for children and young people affected by trauma and abuse. Directly comparable to Parkerville's foster care and trauma-informed therapeutic services across multiple states.
• Ted Noffs Foundation: Ted Noffs Foundation operates residential programs, counselling, and youth homelessness services across Australia for at-risk young people aged 12-25. Comparable to Parkerville's Ruby's program and youth homelessness prevention work, with a similar therapeutic approach.
• Anglicare WA: Anglicare WA is a major community services organisation providing foster care, family support, youth services and out-of-home care across Western Australia. Directly comparable to Parkerville as a WA-based government-funded NGO delivering trauma-informed services for vulnerable children and families.
• Centrecare: Centrecare is a Western Australian community services organisation providing family support, counselling, out-of-home care and youth services. Directly comparable to Parkerville as a Perth-based peer delivering therapeutic, family and youth services funded by WA Government contracts.
• Mackillop Family Services: MacKillop Family Services is a Catholic agency providing out-of-home care, foster care, residential care, and therapeutic services for children and young people affected by trauma across Australia. Directly comparable to Parkerville's Our Way Home and foster care programs with a similar therapeutic, trauma-informed care model.
• Koya Aboriginal Corporation: Koya Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing culturally safe services for Aboriginal children, families and communities in Western Australia. Directly comparable to Parkerville as a partner in the Family Support Network and Head to Health Kids Hub consortium, with overlapping service delivery and government funding base.
• Relationships Australia WA: Relationships Australia WA delivers family support, counselling, mediation, and child-focused programs across Western Australia. Comparable to Parkerville as a Perth-headquartered NGO providing family and relationship services funded through state and federal contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Lifeline Australia: Lifeline Australia is a large national crisis support and suicide prevention charity. Broadly comparable to Parkerville as a large Australia-wide community services NGO, though focused on crisis intervention rather than direct therapeutic service delivery for children.
• Barnardos Australia: Barnardos Australia is one of Australia's largest children's charities, providing foster care, adoption, and child protection services across multiple states. Directly comparable to Parkerville as a long-established, government-funded NGO delivering out-of-home care, therapeutic services, and early intervention programs, though operating at significantly larger national scale.

Emerging players

• headspace: headspace is the Australian National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early-intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. Comparable to Parkerville's Kids Hub and therapeutic services for young people, with overlapping government funding streams but broader national reach and youth-focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries5 records

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