Lifeline Telephone Counselling Service
NSW, Australia
Telephone only - all types of Counselling available 24 hours, 7 days per week on 13 11 14.
Visit supplier >Griffith Suicide Prevention and Support Group
NSW, Australia
24 hour telephone counselling and referral service for all and for any reason. Support for people affected by suicide, contemplating suicide or self harming. Service is provided by volunteers
Visit supplier >Coffs Harbour Sexual Assault Service - Dept of Health
NSW, Australia
Provides supportive, confidential counselling service to assist persons who have suffered sexual assault and are in crisis situations. Crisis after hours service. Court preparation and support. Advocacy. Professional support.
Visit supplier >Lifehouse Care - Community and Corporate Services
NSW, Australia
Family counselling and support. Financial advice, food parcels, electricity & telephone accounts, clothing and furniture.
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Crisis telephone counselling service. Living Works - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Formal counselling for individuals and families. Gambling counselling service. Carers counselling. Also cover the areas of Grafton to Nambucca and out to Bellingen.
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Provides all types of counselling for individuals, families, couples, children (5+) and adolescents. Provides programmes for children, women and men who want to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Visit supplier >Hawkesbury Nepean Community Legal Centre
NSW, Australia
Hawkesbury Nepean Community Legal Service provides a free legal service for residents of the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Hills areas. Telephone advice service available Mon 1.30pm-4.00pm and Thurs 9.30am-12pm. Face-to-face appointments are available Wed evening 6pm-7pm. An outreach service operates by appointment at Riverstone neighbourhood centre on the 3rd Wednesday each month in the afternoon. The service also provides an Aboriginal Legal Access Scheme which helps to connect Aboriginal clients with legal service providers. The Centre also operates a Court Assistance Scheme (Hawkesbury Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance) to supply support, referral and information for women applying for ADVO's.
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Temporary Family Care supports families who need some help to stay together by providing parents and children with a break from each other. The program provides two types of care: planned weekend care which gives families a regular break (usually one weekend a month)and crisis care for emergency, short term situations. Children stay with local carers in their homes.
Visit supplier >UnitingCare Unifam Counselling and Mediation Service
NSW, Australia
Provides counselling to individuals, couples and families, including children and adolescents within the context of the family.Providing Family Dispute Resolution, helping separating couples with parenting plans, property/financial settlements, child support agreements and the provision of Dispute Resolution Certificates.
Visit supplier >Information and positive practical support for victims of ANY violent crime, road trauma etc and their families and community. Includes strategy, court preparation and support, advocacy, plus lobbying for systematic change. Crimes include..... domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, armed robbery, any crime. Contact Robyn Cotterell-Jones
Visit supplier >Lifeline - Harbour To Hawkesbury Inc.
NSW, Australia
Volunteer service providing: *Community Aid* for the frail aged and their carers - transport to medical appointments or to shops, companionship visits. *Welfare* and emergency relief. *Counselling* 24 hour telephone counselling (131 114), face to face financial & personal counselling, gambling counselling.
Visit supplier >Ryde Community Mental Health Aged Care Centre provides assessment, counselling and support for those over 65 years with mental health issues. Emergencies are dealt with on a case by case basis as soon as possible.
Visit supplier >Salvation Army, Ryde - No. 47 Community Home
NSW, Australia
Provides emergency assistance to those in need with food parcels and some financial aid. Counselling and children's activities (homework help) provided at no cost. Sunday meeting 10 am at Ryde secondary college; "Kids Church" is held concurrently. A (free)"Caf 47" operates twice a week - Wed 10am to 12 noon & Sun 12.30pm - 3.30pm for friendship.
Visit supplier >Skills Training and Resource Service (STARS)
NSW, Australia
STARS is a HACC funded program which aids in the recruitment, training and referral of volunteers to provide services assisting frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers. Also receive funding from Canterbury City Council and Leichhardt Municipal Council so able to assist non-HACC services in these areas and refer volunteers. Staff training also available. Contact for details.
Visit supplier >St George Migrant Resource Centre - Lebanese Joint Committee
NSW, Australia
Provides settlement needs for newly arrived migrants and refugees from Arabic speaking background in St George area such as: housing, migration, aged care, income, education, childcare, health and family and youth services. Social group, workshop and information sessions are also provided.
Visit supplier >The ACCT is an 24 hour service. The Acute Community Care Team offers support in times of crisis as well as emergency mental health assessment in peoples homes and in the Emergency Department at St George Hospital. This service also provides short-term support for consumers after they leave hospital. You should call the Acute Community Care Team if you: Feel very emotionally distressed; Are too unwell to come to the hospital and need someone to visit you at home; Feel you cant cope with your symptoms or feelings.
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Counselling with a Christian ethos, to a broad range of clients. The service includes counselling for couples, depression, anxiety, crisis, family and bereavement.
Visit supplier >Salvation Army - Women's Crisis Support
NSW, Australia
The Women's Crisis Support is a free and confidential service and is for any women who are facing a crisis. It provides information, short term counselling, referral and support to women in crisis which may include such issues as drug and alcohol, domestic violence, homelessness, relationship break up, family matters, or those who just want someone to talk to. Bible study is held on Wednesday mornings phone 4325 5733
Visit supplier >The Salvation Army (Emergency Services)
NSW, Australia
Catering for Disasters and Emergencies eg Bush fires, Cyclones, Floods, Road Accidents, Storms, etc. Catering - food & refreshments in any Emergency.
Visit supplier >JewishCare - Counselling and Therapy
NSW, Australia
Qualified staff provide individual counselling and therapy to clients who are experiencing difficulties at some point during their life. A broad range of issues can be addressed including: loss and grief, relationships, self esteem, depression, anxiety, adjustment to changing life circumstances and domestic violence. Individual counselling and therapy are also provided to clients with a history of mental health issues, including addressing the impact of psychiatric diagnoses, and the stigma, which accompanies this label.
Visit supplier >Lone Parent Family Support Service (Central South East)
NSW, Australia
Family support service for sole parents (women and men) with children under the age of 21. Provides counselling, crisis support, court support, support groups, courses and social activities and holds a monthly picnic in Centenial park. Produces an occasional newsletter. The group has no politcial or religious affiliations.
Visit supplier >Australian Red Cross - Castle Hill
NSW, Australia
Fundraising and Raising awareness of Red Cross Services and Activities. Also many social activities.
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The NSW Carer Counselling Program provides: Short-term counselling (up to 6 sessions) delivered by qualified, professional counsellors operating within legal and ethical responsibilities, a service that targets specific needs of carers, a quality counselling service provided by established counselling services within NSW, a safe, non-discriminatory and non-judgemental environment, a referral process easily accessible by carers and complaint handling procedures.
Visit supplier >First Light Care Association Inc
NSW, Australia
First Light Care was established and is managed by a group of Chinese professionals (in counselling, pastoral care, management, law and accounting) who are concerned about the well being of Australian Chinese Families. They have counsellors who understand the cultural issues of the Australian Chinese community. All counsellors have professional qualifications in psychology, family therapy or counselling. Individual, Couples & Family counselling, Educational programs, seminars and training also offered to promote healthy family life. Fees are income based
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St Mary's House is a place of Hospitality and Outreach for people of different Cultures who come seeking support, referrals to community services such as welfare agencies, mediation centres, advocacy, help to find housing, English language classes, living skills programs and emergency assistance. They also run a weekly activities program which includes play group for pre school children. English classes for adults. Counselling and Pres-school English classes
Visit supplier >Rural Transaction Centre - Ganmain
NSW, Australia
The Rural Transaction Centres (RTC) Programme provides funds to help small communities establish their own RTC to provide access to services. Each RTC is as individual and innovative as the community it serves. Services include: Wagga Mutual Credit Union, Centrelink Booth, Medicare Booth, Rural Counselling Service, Ganmain Guardian (monthly newsletter) and Community Technology centre (CTC)which provides photocopying services, internet access and computing lessons.
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Offers assistance to the needy within the community through material aid, welfare etc.
Visit supplier >Your Time - Carer Counselling and Support
NSW, Australia
Carer Counsellor providing counselling in the office, over the phone or in the carers home for those living in the Wollongong Local Government Area.
Visit supplier >Your Time - Carer Counselling and Support
NSW, Australia
Carer Counsellor providing counselling in the office, over the phone or in the carers home for those living in the Shellharbour and Kiama Local Government Area
Visit supplier >Your Time - Carer Counselling and Support
NSW, Australia
Carer Counsellor providing counselling in the office, over the phone or in the carers home for those living in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area.
Visit supplier >Hawkesbury City Salvation Army
NSW, Australia
Welfare assistance, food (when available), food vouchers, EAPA vouchers (electricity), Telstra vouchers, 2nd hand furniture (no whitegoods), clothing. Referrals to other salvation army services - money care, budget counselling, counselling etc
Visit supplier >Provides community information and financial counselling (a confidential free service for people experiencing financial difficulties). Specialist financial counsellor available for problem gamblers and their families.
Visit supplier >St Vincent De Paul Society - Leeton
NSW, Australia
This charitable organisation provides assistance to the needy in the community.
Visit supplier >Northcott Intensive Family Support
NSW, Australia
Northcott Intensive Family Support is an intensive, flexible, in-home support service for families with a child or young person with a disability, who are experiencing a crisis. The service includes practical assistance, counselling, support to develope behavioural strategies and out of hours telephone support. Client numbers are limited to ensure significant direct contact time with families.
Visit supplier >Penrith Family Relationship Centre
NSW, Australia
Information and referral to the Family Relationships Services system, the Family Law system, local community services, family needs assessment including extended family members. Family dispute resolution - child focussed model, groups and seminars for separating parents, referral to groups and courses for new and intact families. Outreach service in Katoomba and Hawkesbury (Richmond) alternate - Wednesdays by appointment only.
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The Blue Healers Program is run in a group setting over six (6) sessions. It aims at teaching effective ways of coping with current life issues. This program targets adults who have experienced depression, stress or anxiety. It is unsuitable for people with severe clinical depression or chronic mental illness. Please see website under "For your Diary" for upcoming session commencement dates. There are usually afternoon or evening sessions on offer.
Visit supplier >Multicultural Problem Gambling Services for NSW
NSW, Australia
This program provides free and confidential help to problem gamblers and their families. This program also specialises in face to face family counselling in many languages, telephone information and advice, Community education programes.
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An educational program in group support setting that teaches about depression and coping strategies available. Runs for 6 weeks - one 2 hour session per week.
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Phone service providing practical and emotional support to people diagnosed with cancer. If appropriate service can match up person with a fellow cancer survivor for peer support. Helpline available on 13 11 20 to talk to an experienced cancer Nurse.
Visit supplier >Eastern & Central Sexual Assault Service (RPA)
NSW, Australia
Crisis service for female and male victims of sexual assault over 14 years (under 14 years are attended to at the Children's Hospital Prince Of Wales). Other services include: forensic and general examinations, medical attention for physical injuries, follow-up counselling, court preparation and support. There is a waiting period of 1 week as at June 2005 (unless immediate assault).
Visit supplier >Chronic, Complex and Older Adult Counselling
NSW, Australia
Individual and group counselling for residents in the Hawkesbury LGA experiencing: chronic medical conditions (including physical disabilities), OR age related changes associated with older age eg; grief and loss, changes in living arrangements/relationships, changes in health, OR carers of the above 2 groups.
Visit supplier >Department of Community Services (DOCS) - Cootamundra
NSW, Australia
The NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and works to build stronger families and communities. Provides child protection services, parenting support and early intervention, foster care, adoption services and help for communities affected by disaster.
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This service provides counselling, support for women and children who are experincing Domestic Violence. To empower women, enabling them to be self-determined and take control of their lives.
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The Canterbury Mens Shed is a place where skilled and unskilled men can share time with each other, swap yarns and work together on community projects. It is particularly aimed at men in the community who are 55 years +, to wards older men who are retired, for those who have downsized living arrangements and for those who feel isolated. It is also seen as a shed substitute for those men who had lost their backyard shed for a variety of reasons. The Shed offers a fully equipped workshop with hand, electric and bench-mounted tools, materials and interesting projects to do. It will also provide an activity were men can network, address mens health issues and participate in community activities raising self esteem. Shed participation enhances mental, physical and emotional well being of members.
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