This website has been created by supporters* in our local community to
SAVE DALWOOD SPILSTEAD SERVICE
WHAT IS DALWOOD SPILSTEAD SERVICE?
Since 1978, the Dalwood Spilstead Service (DSS) in Seaforth NSW has provided an internationally recognised health, education and support service for vulnerable and at-risk families in the Northern Sydney region.
To read more about the services DSS offers, click here
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDING FOR DALWOOD SPILSTEAD SERVICE?
DSS is facing a funding crisis as the Department of Communities and Justice has withdrawn funding arrangements, and the Northern Sydney Local Health District will only cover the shortfall until June 2025. Without ongoing permanent funding, the Service will no longer be viable and DSS will be unable to accept referrals of vulnerable families.
Alternative Non-Government Organisations will replace this service which only offer access to 25% of the services provided by Dalwood Spilstead service.
To view a summary of key facts on DSS click here
WHY IS THE DALWOOD SPILSTEAD SERVICE SO IMPORTANT?
The success of the DSS model sees
83% of the families referred to DSS successfully complete its program, compared to the state average of 33%.
The service helps 150 children every year from approximately 90 families.
To view the Spilstead Model and Evidence Base click here
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
We require 10,000 signatures for our SAVE DALWOOD SPILSTEAD Petition
A copy of the Petition is here for your information
but the Petition MUST BE SIGNED IN PERSON
TO SIGN THE PETITION IN PERSON, contact
Rachael Jackson jacksonrachael43@icloud.com
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RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE ON DALWOOD SPILSTEAD SERVICE
*Supporters of
Dalwood Spilstead Service
include...
Parents In Action Group (PIAG) mishchim@hotmail.com and hosemans8@bigpond.com
Dalwood Spilstead volunteer organisation rebeccastevens1620@gmail.com
Indigenous Advisory Group thinkaboutitfirst@outlook.com
Dalwood Auxiliary jdarragh2093@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Balgowlah rogerhelengray@gmail.com
Dr B. Blick please-jewel_b@hotmail.com
Rachael Leah Jackson jacksonrachael43@icloud.com
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Supporters of The Dalwood Spilstead Service acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.