Linking You to Useful Organisations
Family and Parenting
www.community.nsw.gov.au Just tick the “Parents, Carers, and Families” tab at the top of the page to find some great information, resources, and links for families including: parenting, child care, for young people, fostering & adoption, domestic/family violence, and publications.
The Australian Parenting website - www.raisingchildren.net.au
Information on farm, home, playground, road, and water safety - www.kidsafe.com.au
Carer Support
Carer Support - http://mylink.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/course/view.php?id=786
NSW Health – Support for Carers - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/carers/pages/default.aspx
Domestic Violence
DV line (24 hours) Call 1800 656463
Lifeline (24 hours) Call 131 114
Barkuma Neighbourhood Centre
Kurri Kurri, particularly for Aboriginal services
Tel 4937 1094
Tel 4936 4999
Web www.barkuma.org.au
Carrie’s Place women’s domestic violence and homelessness services. Tel 4934 2585, or email info@carriesplace.org.au. A Carrie’s Place worker comes to the Dungog Shire Community Centre weekly.
Support Networks
Dungog St Vincent DePaul - Tel 4992 1548
Legal issues
Legal Aid
Tel Newcastle Office - 02 4929 5482
As well as their Criminal Law and Family Law services, Legal Aid NSW provides Civil Law advice and assistance, including in relation to insurance disputes and legal issues arising from natural disasters such as flood and bushfire.
Community Justice Centres for conflict resolution and dispute mediation 1800 990 777 or www.cjc.nsw.gov.au
Hunter Community Legal Centre
The Centre provides free legal advice and assistance for people in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Upper and Lower Hunter regions.
Tel 02 4040 9120
Freecall 1800 650 073
Email hunter_nsw@fcl.fl.asn.au
LawAccess NSW
A free government telephone service that provides legal information, advice and referrals for people who have a legal problem in NSW.
Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
Tel 1300 888 529
www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au
Social work
Free social work service from Hunter New England Health contact Central Intake on 4931 2000
Hunter Tenants Advice & Advocacy Service 4969 7666 or 1800 654 504.
Gambling Help 1800 858 858 or www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au
Flood Preparation
The SES is responsible for responding to floods in NSW. This includes planning for floods and educating people about how to protect themselves and their property. During floods the SES will provide flood information, safety advice and arrange for the delivery of essential supplies to people isolated by floodwater. Where appropriate, the SES will conduct evacuations and undertake flood rescue.
Hunter LLS, in partnership with NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), is responsible for the coordination of agriculture and animal services in emergencies. DPI is responsible for coordinating animal relief services for livestock, wildlife and companion animals. Information on flood assistance can be found on the DPI website.
Dungog and District Neighbourcare
NeighbourCare services make it possible for frail aged, younger people with disabilities and their carers to be independent and continue to live in their own homes.
62 Hospital Road, PO Box 171, Dungog NSW 2420
Ph: 02 4992 3348
www.neighbourcare.org.au
Financial
Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project
Email: admin@financialcou.ngo.org.au
Housing
Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (part of Tenants NSW)
For problems with your landlord, or to talk about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
5 William Street, PO Box 115, HamiltonNSW2303
Ph: 02 4969 7666
Freecall: 1800 654 504
Housing NSW
1300 468746
Maitland 4943 0444
Raymond Terrace 4983 0444
www.housing.nsw.gov.au
Temporary or Emergency Accommodation after hours
Tel 1800 152152
Opening Hours Mon to Friday 4.30-10.00pm. Weekends & Public Holidays 10.00am-10.00pm
Youth Accommodation 1800 424830
Gambling Issues
Hunter Gambling Counselling Service
Provides advice and support for those affect by problem gambling or living with someone who has a gambling problem.
Tel 02 6557 8864 or 0407 062 760
G-line 1800 633635
www.gamblinghangover.nsw.gov.au
Gambling Help 1800 858 858 or www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au
Depression
Beyond Blue
1 in 5 people will experience depression in their lifetime. If it’s not you, maybe it’s someone you know.
Call 1300 224636