Free support for families when it matters most

Support for Parents Navigating the Child Protection System in South Australia

The Reily Foundation provides free practical support, education and guidance for parents involved with the child protection system. We help families understand what is happening, prepare for meetings and court, access the right supports, and build the capacity needed to create safer and more stable outcomes for children.

Practical Support

Tailored one-to-one case management support,

Support before and during key meetings, court processes and service interactions, helping parents feel prepared, informed and better able to navigate the process.

Free Workshops

Parenting Education

Free workshops, information and guidance that help parents understand the child protection process and strengthen parenting skills.

Parent Partner

Peer Support

Connection with Parent Partners who have lived experience of the child protection system, providing understanding, encouragement and guidance through shared experience.

Education and Training

Practitioner Education

Workshops, resources and training to support professionals to engage more effectively with families.

OUR WORK IN NUMBERS

Early support can make a significant difference for families navigating child protection involvement. When parents are supported to understand the system, address barriers, and strengthen their capacity, families are better positioned to work toward safer and more stable outcomes for children.

Reily’s impact continues to reduce pressure on systems that are costly, reactive and often stretched beyond capacity.

Families Impacted

700+

More than 700 Families supported

Children Affected

140+

over 140 Children safely returned home

Cost Savings

20m

Contributing to more than $20 million in estimated savings through avoided out-of-home care

Our Stories

Our work combines direct family support, lived experience leadership, practical education and systems insight — grounded in child safety, family connection and evidence-informed practice.

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

John Doe

Company name

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

John Doe

Company name

Do you sometimes have the feeling that you’re running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like “Hey, I think I’ve been here before”

John Doe

Company name

about US

The Reily Foundation

We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation offering free education and advocacy support to parents navigating the Child Protection System in South Australia.

We are committed to working towards ongoing connection and reunification of families and building parenting capacity by offering practical, solution-focused support, and working with parents to identify and overcome barriers that hinder their ability to care for their children.

OUR WORKSHOPS

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, at mei dolore tritani repudiandae. In his nemore temporibus consequuntur, vim ad prima vivendum consetetur.

Showing Up for Your Kids Workshop

A 4-week workshop for parents with children on short-term orders, delivered online or in person, day or evening. Separate groups available for mums and dads

From Father to Dad Workshop

A 10-session workshop for dads navigating the child protection system, focused on communication, values-based fathering, and understanding behaviour.

Be Present for life Workshop

A free, research-based workshop for parents of children on 18-year orders, focused on building secure attachment. Learn practical strategies.

Testimonials

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, at mei dolore tritani repudiandae. In his nemore temporibus consequuntur, vim ad prima vivendum consetetur. Viderer feugiat at pro, mea aperiam.

[trustindex no-registration=google]

    We supports parents navigating the child protection system

    Our Team

    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, at mei dolore tritani repudiandae. In his nemore temporibus consequuntur, vim ad prima vivendum consetetur.

    Nadia
    Bergineti

    CEO &

    Founder

    Rachel
    Kemish

    Operations

    Manager

    George Kosmas

    Executive Officer

    DEG

    Zack
    Miller

    Senior Family

    Case Manager

    NEWS

    Our Latest news

    This space is where Reily shares stories, reflections, and news from our community. We aim to inform, empower, and remind parents that they are not alone.

    Hello world!

    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

    Lorem ipsum

    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore[…]

    ‘Kumangka’
    Coming Together

    Charlie Griffiths (Artist)

    Charlie is a Barkindji and Buandig artist who has partnered with The Reily Foundation Inc to create a piece of art that symbolises the journey of our Foundation, entitled ‘Kumangka’ – Coming Together.


    Charlie created a piece of art that symbolises the essence of The Reily Foundation’s vision and mission to help parents to pull together all resources so families can remain connected.