Useful Support Services

My Aged Care is the starting point for older people to access Government funded programs. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 200 422

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 800 110

1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 737 732

A statewide telephone service providing information, assessment and referral to specialist homelessness services, temporary accommodation and other appropriate services. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 737 732

A service that helps people of all ages with any type of disability or mental illness get fair treatment . Click the image to access the website or call 1300 365 085

Seniors Rights Service is a community legal service for older people. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 424 079

Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services provide free, independent information, advice and advocacy to tenants throughout New South Wales. Click the image to access the website or call 4353 5515 (for Central Coast) or 1800 654 504 (for Hunter)

Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW. We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law. Click the image to access the website or call 1300 888 529

A not-for-profit service that helps people tackle their debt problems. Professional financial counsellors offer a free, independent and confidential service. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 007 007

Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25. Click the image to access the website or call 1800 551 800

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Click the image to access the website or call 13 11 14

SSI is a community organisation that works with all people who have experienced vulnerability, including refugees, people seeking asylum and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality. Click the image to access the website or call 4969 3399 (Newcastle office)

The Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (ABSEC) is a not-for-profit organisation providing services in disability, out-of-home care, child protection and policy advice on issues affecting Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers. Click the image to access the website or call 9559 5299