Pathfinders - Social services

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Pathfinders operates a broad suit of programs and services aiming to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for children, youth and families in our community.

Our Services

Foster a Child Today

Pathfinders offers Foster Care across Northern New South Wales.
Anyone can be a Foster Parent and provide a safe place for a child.

Become a Foster Carer

pathfinders helps you find your path in life

Pathfinders Family Support

Pathfinders provides social services across Norther New South Wales
to support families and children with their everyday life.

Family and Children Services

Services

Pathfinders Ltd is a not-for-profit company and registered charity with a large footprint across the New England North West and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, as well as the Northern Territory. Pathfinders operates a broad suite of programs, projects and services aimed at improving the quality of life and wellbeing of children, young people and families within the communities we service.

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Family Time

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Everyday Life

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Our Mission

Pathfinders Ltd is a not-for-profit company
operating across the New England North West
and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales.

Pathfinders operates a broad suite of programs,
projects and services aiming to improve the
quality of life and wellbeing for children, youth
and families within the communities we service.

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Latest News

June 3, 2026

Pumpkin Run Day 2 – Soul Hub Newcastle

Day 2 of the Pumpkin Run kicked off bright and early with the team heading straight into action at Soul Hub in Newcastle! Soul Hub is a dedicated community charity that provides comprehensive support and hot meals to vulnerable, disadvantaged, or homeless individuals. Powered by a passionate team of volunteers and staff, their mission of…
June 1, 2026

2026 Pumpkin Run Begins!

Pathfinders’ Annual Pumpkin Run kicked off this morning with an official send-off from Tilbuster Station. This year’s highly anticipated Pumpkin Run departed Armidale with a convoy of more than 40 young people and staff beginning the journey to Newcastle and Sydney. Over 10 tonnes of pumpkins were loaded into utes and trailers, with an Armidale…
May 29, 2026

Northern Territory Government Media Release

Pathfinders is proud to have been appointed as a provider of Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care (ITRC) services across the Northern Territory. Announced by Minister for Child Protection Robyn Cahill, the new contracts will support children and young people with complex needs through the delivery of Intensive Therapeutic Residential Care services across the Northern Territory, providing…

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I have someone in my life who really focuses just on me and who listens to what I need and helps me find stuff that is available in the community
Young person

My mentor has made me feel more confident and helped me think about the future
Young person

I think mentoring is a great idea for the community. I am very proud to be part of it
Pathfinders NPSS Mentor

Maxwell is engaging quite well with his mentor, while achieving some great goals. Can you pass on this positive feedback to the mentor
Pathfinders Out of Home Care, Caseworker

Working as a mentor has been a wonderful experience for me. Turning up each day offering emotional, and mental support is so rewarding. We are striving to support the young people in anyway possible. I feel so lucky to be part of such a supportive program and the young person’s journeys.
Pathfinders NPSS Mentor

The NPSS SIL mentoring program has been one of the most practical and ambitious programs I have worked in. The way it has implemented has the potential to impact the lives of all its participants for the better. Thanks to the way Pathfinders is looking at new ways to support young people. I am already seeing positive changes in the lives of the young people I’m working with.
Pathfinders NPSS Mentor