Empowering Lives With Trusted Support Services in Perth Metro & Peel Region
Personalised support backed by 40+ years of experience—helping you overcome barriers, achieve your goals, and thrive within your community.
About Our Community-Focused Support Services
At Bridging the Gap, in Port Kennedy, WA, empowering individuals and families is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 40 years of experience supporting communities across Perth South and the Peel region, we’ve built a trusted reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality support services that create real, lasting outcomes. Our approach is grounded in respect, understanding, and genuine care, ensuring every person who connects with us feels heard and valued.
We specialise in a broad range of services, including family support, parent pathway programs and community participation. Our team understands that life can present complex challenges, and we’re here to help you navigate them with confidence. By focusing on practical solutions and personalised care, we support individuals and families in overcoming barriers, building resilience, and achieving meaningful progress in their everyday lives.
Parent Pathways
We Help With:
Personal mentor support
- One-on-one guidance with a trained mentor
- Help setting goals (work, study, confidence, wellbeing)
- A personalised plan based on your situation
Training & education support
- Short courses (e.g. TAFE or local training)
- Literacy or language programs
- Help building skills for future work
Help getting into work
- Career guidance
- Support writing resumes and job planning
- Help finding realistic job pathways that fit around parenting
We provide a mentor who helps you get your life, study, or work goals moving forward while your children are still young.
A free, voluntary mentoring service for eligible parents/carers of children under 6.
Childcare & family support
- Help finding childcare options
- Assistance with childcare-related costs
- Support that works around your parenting schedule
Financial support for goals - may be available for things like:
- Training courses
- Licences (e.g. driving)
- Equipment (like a laptop)
- Transport or study-related costs
Containers for Change
Containers for Change is Western Australia’s container deposit scheme that rewards people for recycling eligible drink containers.
It is a recycling programs where you can return eligible drink containers and get 10 cents back per item.
It’s Designed To:
- Increase recovery and recycling of empty beverage containers
- Encourage reuse of materials
- Create opportunities for employment