SUPPORT FOR PACIFIC LINK HOUSING TENANTS
At Pacific Link Housing, we understand that life’s challenges can impact your tenancy. We are committed to providing support to help you maintain and sustain your housing, particularly in difficult times.
Tenant Support Services
Our Tenant Support Officer, Kara, works closely with specialist agencies to help you access the services that best fit your needs and personal goals. Kara can provide linkages to assist you to:
- maintain your tenancy
- improve your health and wellbeing
- make other positive life changes
- connect with the right service.
Contact Us for Support
Pacific Link Housing tenants facing difficulties with their tenancy are encouraged to contact Kara or their Housing Officer promptly for support and guidance. Phone 4324 7617
Additional Support Services
For further assistance, a comprehensive list of support services is provided below:
All AREAS
- Meals of Hope – Visit Website
Provides meals and groceries across Central Coast, Hunter, Newcastle, and Port Stephens. - Samaritans – Visit Website
Offers food vouchers, utility assistance, clothing, and financial support. Locations include Broadmeadow, Toronto, and more. - The Salvos – 13 72 58 – Visit Website
Provides food and vouchers through local centers. - Vinnies – 13 18 12 – Visit Website
Offers food parcels, clothing, utility assistance, and support with various applications and resources.
CENTRAL COAST AREAS
- Central Coast Community Legal Centre – 4353 4988 – Visit Website
Provides legal assistance and advocacy services. - Central Coast Women’s Health Centre – 4324 2533 – Visit Website
Offers health services and support for women. - Coast Shelter – 4325 3540 – Visit Website
Provides crisis accommodation, free meals, and support services. - Community SOS (Narara) – Visit Website
Offers low-cost groceries and free food items to low-income earners. - Gosford Regional Support Services (Wyoming) – 4323 7483 – Visit Website
Provides emergency financial relief and material aid. - Kariong Neighbourhood Centre – 4340 1724 – Visit Website
Community hub offering a range of programs including a food relief program. - Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre – 4363 1044 – Visit Website
Offers community support and assistance programs. - Mary Mac’s (Woy Woy) – 0428 122 136 – Visit Website
Provides food, legal aid, and homelessness support services. - Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (Central Coast) – 4353 5515 – Visit Website
Offers advice and advocacy for renters. - Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre – 4332 7450 – Visit Website
Offers a variety of food assistance services including fruit, vegetables, and frozen meals. - Oasis Wyong – Visit Website
Provides essential food items at affordable prices; open Monday to Friday - San Remo Neighbourhood Centre – 4390 7888 – Visit Website
Offers a range of community support services including emergency food relief. - The Entrance Community Centre – 4332 4545 – Visit Website
Provides various community services and support. - The Fathers Table Wyong – Visit Website
Community outreach offering meals, food hampers, and basic clothing. - Toukley Neighbourhood Centre – 4396 1555 – Visit Website
Provides crisis food assistance, frozen meals, and emergency relief. - Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated – 4353 1750 – Visit Website
Offers food vouchers and access to a community pantry.
HUNTER / NEWCASTLE / LAKE MACQUARIE / PORT STEPHENS AREAS
- Belmont Neighbourhood Centre – 4947 0031 – Visit Website
- Catholic Care – Visit Website
Currently serving free hot nutritious meals at Hamilton South, Newcastle and Toronto. - Goodlife Food Co-op (Maitland) – Visit Website
Offering a wide range of grocery and household items to those in need. - Hope Cottage (Nelson Bay) – 4981 1839 – Visit Website
We offer crisis food relief all year around. Drop in 10am-12pm Tuesday. - Hope Street (Wallsend, Mayfield and Windale) – Visit Website
Hope Street supports people and families with food and emergency relief support. - Hunter Food Relief Centre (Cessnock) – 0406 985 369 – Visit Website
- Hunter Multicultural Communities – 4960 8248 – Visit Website
- Hunter Primary Care – 4925 2259 – Visit Website
Health, mental health, and after-hours care services. - Hunter Women’s Centre – 4968 2511 – Visit Website
- Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre – 4979 8555 – Visit Website
- Maitland Region Community Support – 4932 0950 – Visit Website
- Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre (Lambton) – 4965 5291
- Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services – 4980 0800 – Visit Website
Offers support and information services including counselling, homelessness services, and more. - Reach Homeless Services (Newcastle) – 0403 588 302 – Visit Website
- Rutherford Community Centre – 4932 0950 – Visit Website
- Singleton Neighbourhood Centre – 6571 2499
- Soul Hub (Newcastle) – 4926 1758 – Visit Website
Hot breakfast and lunch free service and food pantry for grocery items. - St Peter’s Pantry (Maitland) – 0400 652 406 – Visit Website
- Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (Hunter/Newcastle) – 4969 7666 – Visit Website
Information, advice, and advocacy to NSW renters - The Place Charlestown Community Centre – 4032 5500 – Visit Website
- Uniting Burnside Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre – 1800 864 846 – Visit Website
Crisis AND OTHER SUPPORT Numbers
- Police / Ambulance 000
In an emergency, always call 000 - Crime Stoppers
1800 333 000
(Can be anonymous) - Domestic Violence Line
1800 737 732 - 1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
Information, counselling and domestic violence support - NSW Domestic Violence Line
1800 65 64 63
Counselling, information and referrals for women - Men’s Referral Service
1300 766 491
Counselling, information and domestic violence referrals for men - Link2Home
1800 152 152
Access to temporary accommodation - Child Protection Helpline
13 21 11 - Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline
1800 628 221 - Kids Helpline
1800 551 800 - Rape Crisis Line
1800 424 017 - Beyond Blue
1300 224 636 - Men’s Line
1300 789 978 - Financial Counselling Australia
1800 007 007 - 13 YARN
13 92 76 - Carers gateway
02 9280 4744 - Legal Aid
1300 888 529 - My Aged Care
1800 200 422