Child Protection (PANOC)
'PANOC' stands for Physical & Emotional Abuse & Neglect of Children.
PANOC child protection counsellors have a unique client base. All clients are referred by the Department of Community Services, who have identified children who are registered clients of that service. These children’s situations have been investigated and physical, emotional abuse and/or neglect has been proven and clients are being supervised by the Department.
PANOC counsellors also provide training to and consultation with Health staff and the community. They participate in a number of community committees.
Located in all major community health facilities within the North Coast Area Health Service, the PANOC service works with children 0 to eighteen and their parents/carers where physical and/or emotional abuse and/or neglect has been substantiated by the Department of Community Services.
To find a Community Health facility in your area, consult our Service Directory
The NCAHS child protection service, which includes the PANOC counsellors works with families to assist them in providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children. The model of intervention with children and families includes individual assessment, therapy, family work, liaison and advocacy with community services. PANOC workers deal with issues such as parenting, anger management, the effects of abuse on children and keeping children safe.
The PANOC Service provides;
- Counselling
- Groupwork
- Family Work
- Support & advocacy for children and families
- Education for Health professionals
- Community Education
- Information about child protection
- Community Work
For further information contact:
Rosemaria Flaherty
Area Child Protection Coordinator
North Coast Area Health Service
Phone: (02) 66402402
Fax: (02) 66402422