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ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SOCIAL & WELLBEING COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY 2020 HUNTER NEW ENGLAND hneccphn.com.au | T 1300 859 028 | info@hneccphn.com.au
CONTENTS
ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................................................... 3 EMPLOYMENT...................................................................................................................23
Renting Information & Support
Home Buyers Business Support
Homelessness Assistance
Men’s Refuges FAMILIES............................................................................................................................25
Women & Children’s Refuges Childcare
Youth Refuges Family Support & Parenting Programs
Medical Accommodation Young Parents
Playgroups
ADDICTION.......................................................................................................................... 7 Relationships
Drugs & Alcohol
Problem Gambling HEALTH...............................................................................................................................28
Tobacco Aboriginal Health Workers
Diet & Exercise Programs
CARERS SUPPORT........................................................................................................... 10 Sport
Chronic Disease
COMMUNITY & CULTURE................................................................................................12 Medical Expenses
Ancestry & Family Counselling & Social Work
Community Events & Significant Dates Home Skills
Aboriginal Neighbourhood & Community Centres Funerals
Cultural Education & Experiences Aboriginal Land Councils
History & Languages
Women’s Groups JUSTICE & LEGAL.............................................................................................................34
Elders Groups Discrimination, Bullying & Racism
Men’s Groups Elder Abuse
Youth Groups Leaving Custody
Legal Advice & Support
EDUCATION....................................................................................................................... 16 Offenders & Early Intervention
Attendance & Truancy Sexual Assault
Boarding & Financial Support
Literacy & Education Support OLDER PERSONS SUPPORT..........................................................................................37
Mentoring & Careers In Home Support
Residential Aged Care
EMERGENCY RELIEF....................................................................................................... 19
Domestic Violence TRANSPORT......................................................................................................................39
Elder Abuse Driver’s Licence
Food & Vouchers Fuel cards & Taxi Vouchers
Financial Support Transport ServicesACCOMMODATION
RENTING
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Aboriginal Tenants Advice & Advice and advocacy to Aboriginal clients who have issues with their tenancy in social, NATAAS Newcastle + Outreach available
Advocacy Service NATAAS community, or private housing. P. 02 4929 5004 (Newcastle)
Aboriginal Housing Office Ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality P. 02 8836 9444 https://www. Online + Phone
NSW Government housing. Equal access to, and choice in, affordable housing. aho.nsw.gov.au
Port Stephens Family Support Early intervention & homeless service, tenant’s advice and advocacy service P. 02 4987 4674 PSFSS:
Service Housing http://www.psfans.org.au 3 Jacaranda Ave RAYMOND
TERRACE
Compass Housing Secure and affordable housing for low to moderate income earning households, as well P. 1300 333 733 Online + Phone
as housing products for disadvantaged people who have difficulties sourcing affordable https://www.compasshousing.
accommodation in the private market org/
HOME BUYERS
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Indigenous Housing Loans Offers housing loan products which could help you buy: P. 1800 107 107 Atrium Business Centre, 345 Peel
Indigenous Business Australia an established residential property, upgrade land and construct a new home, Aboriginal. http://www.iba.gov.au/homes/ St TAMWORTH
iba-housing-loans/
HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Aboriginal Women & Children’s Supports Aboriginal women and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. P. 02 4950 1566 Newcastle/Lake Macquarie/Port
Refuge Warlga Ngurra Culturally appropriate homelessness support, prevention and early intervention, rapid https://www.warlgangurra.org. Stephens
rehousing, crisis and transitional accommodation, and intensive responses. au/oneline-home/home/
Aboriginal Housing & Provides opportunities for Indigenous people to grow and live independently in the P. 02 4971 4800 44 Pacific Highway, Blacksmiths
Accommodation Support community NSW
Bahtabah LALC
Homelessness Support Service Supports young Aboriginal people 12-25yrs old who are homeless or at risk of Ungooroo Hunter & Lower Hunter Region
Aboriginal Youth homelessness. Culturally appropriate homelessness support, prevention and early P. 02 6571 5111
intervention, rapid rehousing, crisis and transition accommodation, leaving care. Wandiyali
P. 02 49 575 900
Specialist Homeless Service SHS DCJ funds NSW services to help to support people facing or experiencing homelessness in https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/ Check website for local services
NSW. These services are called specialist homelessness services. housing/help/ways/services
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 3Mid Coast Generalist Homeless Provides a general homelessness service for adults over 24 years old and helps to find P. 1800 629 445 Mid Coast Confidential location
Service housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Link2Home If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless, call Link2home from anywhere in NSW P. 1800 152 152 Dept of Family & Community
FACS Housing Services Can speak to someone 24/7. Services
Information or referral to a service that can best help you
Homelessness Support Service Help women, men and children who are facing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness P. 02 6539 3400 Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Mid
Samaritans because of complex issues with their housing situation. http://www.samaritans.org.au Coast regions
Housing NSW Temporary emergency accommodation P. 1300 305 667 Hunter & New England
Our Backyard Macquarie Life Sleep in your car in a safe carpark with others. Free food, laundry, clothing available. P. 0402 155 586 Macquarie Life Church
Church Booking time closes 6pm daily http://www.ourbackyard.info/ WARNERS BAY
Path to Change Support and empower people at risk of (or experiencing), homelessness, to achieve P. 02 4951 2144 11 Charles St
independence and connection with the community. Help people foster their capacity to https://www.path2change.org. WALLSEND NSW
realize a preferred future. au/
Ask Izzy Ask Izzy can help you to find the services you need, now and nearby. It is free and https://askizzy.org.au/ Online
anonymous, and you can search over 360,000 services. If you’re on the Telstra mobile
network, you can access Ask Izzy even if you don’t have credit.
Upper Hunter Homelessness Provides support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Assistance with P. 02 6542 5051 180 Bridge St
Support finding housing, support to maintain current tenancy, education and information, referrals https://www.facebook.com/ MUSWELLBROOK
and personal/living skills, household management Upper-Hunter-Homeless-
Support- 917511281626310/
MEN’S REFUGES
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Matthew Talbot Centre Outreach which includes visiting parks, streets, services and homes. Assistance with P. 02 4961 1411 82 Hannell St WICKHAM
accommodation, maintain tenancies, address health concerns, identify goals, link with legal https://www.vinnies.org.au/ (Newcastle) NSW
services. page/Find_Help/NSW/Housing/
The_Matthew_Talbot_Homeless_
Service/
Our Backyard Sleep in your car in a safe carpark with others. Free food, laundry, clothing available. P. 0402 155 586 Macquarie Life Church
Macquarie Life Church Booking time closes 6pm daily http://www.ourbackyard.info/ WARNERS BAY
Ask Izzy When you’re looking for support, Ask Izzy can help you to find the services you need, now https://askizzy.org.au/ Online
and nearby. It is free and anonymous, and you can search over 360,000 services.
If you’re on the Telstra mobile network, you can access Ask Izzy even if you don’t have
credit.
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 4WOMEN & CHILDREN’S REFUGES
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Great Lakes Women’s Shelter Community based non-profit Women’s Shelter providing accommodation and specialist P. 02 6555 9835 Mid Coast
support for Women experiencing Domestic Violence and Homelessness Location confidential
Jenny’s Place Women and children experiencing homelessness or domestic violence or at risk of P. 02 49 296289 Hunter Region
Homelessness & Domestic homelessness. Prevention and early intervention response by identifying and supporting http://www.jennysplace.org Location confidential
Violence Service them to remain safely in their homes or to secure stable housing.
Jodie’s Place Jodie’s Place offers a safe refuge home for up to 11 women and children in Cessnock. P. 02 4990 9609 Hunter Region
Homelessness & Domestic P. 0488 246 693 Location confidential
Violence Service
Byamee Women’s Refuge Crisis support, emergency accommodation, emotion support, case plans, outreach, centre- P. 1800 500 805 Moree
based programs, Links to Counselling/Support, case co-ordination with other services, P. 02 6752 3944 Location Confidential
general support, court support, living skills program http://www.byamee.com.au/
Tamworth Women and Provides safe, secure accommodation for women and their children who are homeless P. 02 6763 2333 or 1800 073 388 Tamworth
Children's Refuge or escaping domestic violence. The role of the Refuge is to provide accommodation, https://tfss.com.au/women-and- Location Confidential
immediate protection from the violence and emotional support. children-s-refuge
Carrie’s Place Homelessness & Carrie’s Place provides a range of culturally appropriate programs, for people experiencing P. 02 4934 2585 Hunter Region
Domestic Violence Service domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness. After Hours: 02 4933 1960 Location confidential
https://carriesplace.org.au/
wehelp/
NOVA for women & Children Nova provides emergency accommodation and case management to women and children P. 1800 769 654 Hunter Region
Homelessness & Domestic who are homeless or escaping domestic violence. http://www.novawomen.org.au/ Location confidential
Violence Service
Aboriginal Family Violence Provides family violence outreach, safe-house accommodation, referral, advocacy, P. 02 4924 6175 John Hunter Hospital Look out
Support information and support for Aboriginal women and their children escaping family or Rd NEW LAMBTON
John Hunter Hospital domestic violence
Taree Women’s Refuge Provides short term crisis accommodation and outreach to women and their children. P. 02 6551 0011 Taree
Samaritans Accessible to all women regardless of age, ethnicity and sexual preference. https://www.samaritans.org.au/ Location confidential
service/taree-womens-refuge/
Aboriginal Women & Children’s Crisis accommodation and domestic violence programs and courses for Aboriginal and P. 02 4950 1566 Hunter Region
Refuge Warlga Ngurra Torres Strait Islander women and children escaping domestic violence. Also a Specialist http://www.warlgangurra.org.au Location confidential
Homelessness Service (SHS)
YOUTH REFUGES
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
‘The Garage’ Youth Refuge The Garage Youth Refuge is a crisis accommodation service providing short term https://www.instagram.com/ Taree
accommodation and support to young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years who are thegarage_taree/ Call for Location
vulnerable, homeless or those at risk of homelessness. no phone number
Youth Transitional Provides short term immediate accommodation for young people aged 16-19 who are P. 02 4955 8358 Newcastle & Maitland
Accommodation experiencing homelessness. https://www.samaritans.org.
Samaritans Supports young people to develop the skills needed to maintain a permanent and stable au/service/samaritans-youth-
living arrangement. accommodation-newcastle/
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 5Reconnect Assisting young people 12 to 18 years who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and Gunnedah: 0448 420 825 206 Conadilly Street GUNNEDAH
their families. To stabilise their living situation and improve their level of engagement with Narrabri: 0499 236 220 63 Maitland Street NARRABRI
family, work, education, training and their local community. https://tfss.com.au/reconnect
Going Home, Staying Home GHSH is an accommodation service targeting Aboriginal young people with complex needs, P. 02 4957 5900 116 Lake Rd ELERMORE VALE
Wandiyali leaving care or other institutions, are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Provides client http://www.wandiyali.com.au
centred, culturally appropriate, homelessness support.
Student Accommodation Offering supported accommodation, education and employment opportunities to young P. 4969 7886 https:// Must join with a support provider
Samaritans people 16-25 yrs, engaged in study, need a place to stay, happy to have ongoing support, www.samaritans.org.au/ to fill out an application
and can live in a community environment. service/samaritans-student-
accommodation/
FACS Information for Children & Your legal rights, information about dealing with problems at home, mental health, https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/ Online
Young People homelessness, family violence, legal help, leaving home, alcohol and drugs families/children
Ask Izzy Ask Izzy can help you to find the services you need, now and nearby. It is free and https://askizzy.org.au/ Online
anonymous, and you can search over 360,000 services. If you’re on the Telstra mobile
network, you can access Ask Izzy even if you don’t have credit.
MEDICAL ACCOMODATION
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
IPTAAS Funded travel assistance Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme. Providing financial P. 1800 478 227 + option 1 IPTAAS
assistance towards travel and accommodation costs when a patient needs to travel long https://www.enable.health.nsw. Locked Bag 9783, Tamworth
distances for treatment that is not available locally. gov.au NEMSC NSW 2348
Friendly Faces, Helping Hands Links rural communities to the major hospitals, health facilities and resources within Cities. P. 1800 014 234 Newcastle NSW
Volunteers We help assist country people to source information to make a trying, traumatic time easier. P. 02 4921 3650
Helpful kits distributed at Hospitals. https://www.friendlyfaces.info
McCauley Lodge or The Villas Accommodation for rural/remote patients and carers travelling more than 100kms each Accommodation: 02 4014 3950 Calvary Mater Hospital Newcastle
Mater Hospital way for medical appointments and outpatient treatments. Social Work: 02 4014 4804 Edith St & Platt St WARATAH
https://www.friendlyfaces.info
Kookaburra Cottage On site accommodation for families of patients attending medical services. John Hunter P. 02 4921 3650 John Hunter Hospital
John Hunter Hospital Hospital. Indigenous rates. https://www.friendlyfaces.info Lookout Road
NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS
Ronald McDonald House Families who live over 100km's away from JHH, child 0-18yrs. Comfortably furnished family P. 02 4921 4733 John Hunter Hospital
John Hunter Hospital bedrooms and 6 self-contained units to families of children receiving hospital treatment for https://www.friendlyfaces.info Lookout Road
serious and life-threatening conditions. NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS
‘Yallarwah’ Short term accommodation to Aboriginal families who live over 100kms away from JHH. P. 02 4921 3650 John Hunter Hospital
Uncle Bob’s Place Specially built as a place for relatives of Indigenous patients receiving hospital treatment to https://www.friendlyfaces.info Lookout Road
John Hunter Hospital stay while their family member is in hospital. NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 6ADDICTION
ADDICTION
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Alcohol & Drug Information Whether you are having issues with alcohol or other drugs, concerned about someone P. 1800 250 015 Helpline
Service Helpline else’s use, or just have general questions, you can call ADIS any time of the day or week for P. 1800 422 599
support, information, counselling and referral to services in NSW. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au
NSW Needle and Syringe Interactive map contains every public NSP outlet across NSW. Access advice, information P. 02 4944 5300 Check website for nearest clinic
Program Syringe disposal and referral as well as machines and chutes for drug needle use. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/
hepatitis/Pages/nsp-outlets.aspx
Drug & Alcohol Support This service is available for any person of the community who may be facing some P. 02 6591 2400 Purfleet Clinic
Biripi Aboriginal Medical Service challenges in their lives which is, or may result in, having an impact on their health. Self- http://www.biripi.org.au 2a Edward Drive PURFLEET
referral in addition to internal/external. Aboriginal.
Drug ARM Our team offer support for young people and families who are at risk of, or currently P. 07 4676 2410 134 Merriwa St
experiencing, issues with alcohol and other drug use or mental health issues. https://www.drugarm.com.au/ BOGGABILLA
Toomelah - outreach
Drug & Alcohol Services Inc Muswellbrook office offers services such as Pharmacotherapy Case Management, the P: 02 6543 2677 202 Bridge Street
DAHS Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Program, Drug and Alcohol Counselling http:// MUSWELLBROOK
and the Opiate Treatment Program. drugandalcoholhealthservices. + Outreach
com.au
Family Drug Support Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. Providing P. 1300 368 186 (support line) Uniting Church, 199
Family members meetings opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Founder P. 02 4782 9222 Broadmeadow Rd,
Tony Trimmingham lost his son to a heroin overdose. http://www.fds.org.au BROADMEADOW
‘On Track’ OnTrack ‘Alcohol’ aims to help people cut back on their drinking. Program was written by http://www.ontrack.org.au Online
Online Alcohol program Psychologist. Focuses on practical things you can do to make things better. It helps you to Tell your doctor or therapist that
set goals and to think differently about your problems. you are using this program.
Harm Minimisation Program Provides people who inject drugs with free and confidential access to new injecting P. 02 4987 4674 3 Jacaranda Ave RAYMOND
Port Stephens Family Support equipment in order to prevent the sharing of equipment. Information and referrals to other http://www.psfans.org.au TERRAC
Service health and welfare services.
Recovery Point Practical assistance and support for people who are leaving correctional facilities and/or P. 1300 656 336 Samaritans
Samaritans Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centres to re-engage with the community. http://www.samaritans.org.au 36 Warabrook Blvd.
Referrals 3 months prior to WARABROOK
release.
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 7Wandiyali AOD - Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that have had their lives affected P. 02 4957 5900 116 Lake Rd ELERMORE VALE
Aboriginal Community by drug and/or alcohol abuse. Case management, referring to other services as required, http://www.wandiyali.com.au
Organisation and advocate and liaise on behalf of clients.
Worimi Advocacy & Referral Case management to Aboriginal clients for reduction of substance misuse & harm. TAREE Homebase Youth Services
Service Addressing factors that impact the misuse of substances including but not limited to; P. 02 6527 7800
WARS Housing, poor mental health & well-being, legal & justice issues. TUNCURRY
P. 02 6555 5622
‘Your Room’ Information to support Aboriginal people in NSW in reducing the harms caused by alcohol https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov. Online
AOD information and drugs and to help our mob become healthier. A place to get facts about alcohol and au
other drugs
PROBLEM GAMBLING
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Ashley Gordan Aboriginal problem gambling education is his passion and he has delivered courses to more P. 02 4044 0450 204 Hannell St
Aboriginal Gambling Consultant than 150 communities around Australia. M. 0409 245 597 MARYVILLE
https://www.opragroup.com/
ashley-gordon/
Warruwi Gambling Help Aboriginal people in NSW can access free advice and help. If gambling is creating problems P. 1800 752 948 Helpline
Aboriginal Safe Gambling for you, your family, your community and your culture, Aboriginal counsellors. P. 1800 858 858
https://aboriginalsafegambling.
com.au/
Aboriginal Gambling Information Most people in Australia gamble, playing lotto, scratchies and other games. Gambling is very https://www.creativespirits. Online
Creative Spirits common in many Aboriginal communities, but little is known about why they gamble and info/aboriginalculture/people/
how it destroys their communities. gambling-and-aboriginal-people
Gambling Help Service (GHS) Gambling Help services operate from over 200 locations across NSW. You can contact a P. 1800 858 858 Various Locations
Gambling Help service to make an appointment with a problem gambling counsellor or https://www.gamblinghelponline.
financial counsellor. Services are free and confidential. org.au/
Gambling Help Specialised counselling service that provides free and confidential help and support for Hunter: 02 4993 3455 Hunter & Mid North Coast
Samaritans gamblers and those close to them. Mid North Coast: 0456 816 829
https://www.samaritans.org.au/
service/gambling/
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 8TOBACCO
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Quit Now Online Information Aboriginal quit smoking information & resources https://deadlychoices.com.au/ Online
programs/quit-now/
Don’t make smokes your story Aboriginal specific web page with information, links to quit resources and interviews with https://campaigns.health.gov.au/ Online
Online Information Aboriginal community members who have quit. smokes
I Can Quit Calculator The iCanQuit Calculator allows the user to select a savings goal (like a motorbike, a https://www.icanquit.com.au/ Online
diamond ring or a deposit on a house) and calculates the amount currently spent on savings-calculator-results
smoking
My Quit Buddy App Quit smoking, on your terms. Choose when to quit, right now, or intend to soon. Set goals, http://www.quitnow.gov.au/ Download through Apple iTunes
include photos and recordings of loved ones. Share success stories, tips milestones via internet store or Google Play store
community forum.
No Smokes Online Information No Smokes uses a variety of Indigenous specific and youth friendly tools and resources to http://www.nosmokes.com.au Online
inform young people 12-25 yrs of the dangers of smoking and to assist them to quit.
Quitline Helpline Aboriginal Quitline Advisors. Advisors are experienced in helping people stop or reduce P. 137 848 Quitline
their smoking. They understand quitting can be tough, and it may take a few attempts to https://www.quitline.org.au/
Quit and the right way for you to stay Quit.
Quit for you, quit for two App Distracts you when you feel the urge to light up. Inspires you to keep going with amazing Download through Apple iTunes Phone App
facts about your baby's development. Gives you ideas for what you could buy with the store or Google Play store
money you're saving everyday not buying cigarettes
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 9CARERS SUPPORT
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Aboriginal Carers Support Guide The Aboriginal Carers Support Guide is available free from Carers NSW. Service providers P. 02 9280 4744 50 Crebert Street
Carers NSW can contact Carers NSW on 02 9280 4744 for a free copy. Carer counselling, support, https://www.carersnsw.org.au/ MAYFIELD
training, education, information & resources.
Trauma & Grief Network Indigenous hub for those who work with Indigenous peoples or care for children and https://tgn.anu.edu.au Online
adolescents. Help carers understand and respond to the diverse needs of children and
adolescents experiencing trauma, loss and/or grief.
On Track Family & Friends Free online program for people who are supporting someone with a mental illness. See how http://www.ontrack.org.au Online
Carer Support to help the person and look after themselves as well. Especially for carers but can be used
by anyone. Program written by Psychologists.
Aboriginal Looking After Free one day workshop open to service providers and Aboriginal carers who work with or P. 02 9280 4744 50 Crebert Street
Ourselves Workshop Carers want to work with carers within the Aboriginal community. https://www.carersnsw.org.au/ MAYFIELD
NSW
New England Carer Support The Carers support group meet once a month P. 02 6766 4480 Tamworth Community Centre,
Service The New England Carer’s Support Service offers counselling, support information and 2 Darling Street, TAMWORTH
advocacy along with a monthly newsletter and support group meeting.
Tamworth Access Group The Tamworth Access Advisory Group consist of members of the community and service P. 02 6766 4480 Tamworth Community Centre,
providers. This group feeds information and advice to the Disability Action Working Group https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov. Darling Street
for presentation to Council. au/live/community/aged-and- TAMWORTH
disability/access-and-inclusion
Flexible Respite Flexible Respite to older people who have referrals from My Aged Care. P. 02 6740 2240 80 Marquis St,
GoCo Community Care Short term respite care in the home to allow carers to have a break or run errands for a https://gococare.com.au/ GUNNEDAH
couple of hours per week. services/flexible-respite/
Koori Carers Resource Manual Focuses on the specific needs of Koori carers, Free resources including strategies for P. 02 9280 4744 50 Crebert Street
supporting Koori carers and identifies the cultural differences between Aboriginal and non- https://www.carersnsw.org.au/ MAYFIELD
Aboriginal carers
Carer Gateway Carer support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed support packages and P. 1800 422 737 http://www. 1/24 Beaumont St
respite. Free to access for anyone caring for someone who is living with a disability, long carergateway.gov.au/ HAMILTON
term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or frail
Aboriginal Disability Carers Information on disability services, respite services and Aboriginal organisations that can P. 02 9280 4744 50 Crebert Street
Support Booklet Carers NSW support Aboriginal families with a child or young person with a disability https://www.carersnsw.org.au/ MAYFIELD
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 10Family Drug Support Helpline 24/7 telephone support to families and carers in crisis due to alcohol and other drug use P. 1300 368 186 Helpline & Meetings
issues. Face-to-face support meetings and resources for family members. http://www.fds.org.au
Carers Counselling Program Counselling program focusing on issues related to the caring role. Up to 6 counselling P. 1800 242 636 50 Crebert Street
Carers NSW sessions available to all eligible carers across NSW. Counselling can be delivered either in https://www.carersnsw.org.au/ MAYFIELD
person, over the phone or online.
OOHC Parents Support Group Support group to hear about how other parents have navigated the child protection, legal P. 02 4926 3577 2 High Street
and OOHC systems. For parents whose children are in OOHC or Kinship Care M. 0490 331 617 WARATAH
‘My Kids & Me’ Aboriginal Liaison Worker is available. Emotion coaching program for parents whose P. 1300 473 528 146 Victoria Street TAREE
OOHC Parents Program children are in out-of-home or kinship care. Provides parents with a better understanding of http://www.interrelate.org.au 495 Hunter Street NEWCASTLE
their family situation and ways to deal with it
Talk Link Phone-based therapeutic counselling groups delivered via teleconferencing. It enables P. 1800 242 636 Group Helpline
Therapeutic Phone Counselling groups of carers and trained facilitators to get together over the phone to explore https://www.carersnsw.org.au/
Groups challenges associated with the various caring roles.
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THIS RESOURCE IS PROVIDED BY THE HNECC PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS TEAM LAST UPDATED JULY 2020 11COMMUNITY & CULTURE
ANCESTRY & FAMILY
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Find and Connect Support Supporting people who grew up in orphanages, children’s Homes, institutions and foster P. 1800 161 109 Relationships Australia
Service homes in NSW from the 1920s to the 1990s. History, counselling support, tracing and http://www.relationshipsnsw.
reclaiming identities, skills to build relationships, support in reconnecting family members org.au
wherever possible. http://www.findandconnect.gov.
au
The Healing Foundation National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities P. 02 6272 7500 Unit 11 (Level 2),
to address the ongoing trauma like the forced removal of children from their families. http://healingfoundation.org.au 11 National Circuit,
Supports locally-run projects, training and education, research and commemorations. Barton ACT
Forced Adoption Support For people affected by past forced adoption policies and practices. Referrals and P. 1800 161 109 or 1800 663 844 Relationships Australia
Service information based on individual needs Where possible, face to face support, casework, http://www.relationshipsnsw.
counselling, records tracing, reunion mediation. org.au
Link-Up Aboriginal Corporation Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Stolen Generations who have P. 1800 624 332 Lot 4, 2 Central Place, ROPES
been fostered, adopted or raised in institutions. Helps trace their families and be reunited P. 02 9421 4700 CROSSING NSW
with them (or their gravesites, country or kin). http://www.linkupnsw.org.au
COMMUNITY EVENTS
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Koori Knockout Sporting Event The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, known to most as the Koori Knockout, https://www.facebook.com/ The annual weekend of matches
has been held annually since 1971. It grew out of a longstanding tradition among Sydney’s nswkko/ have been held in towns all over
Aboriginal community of playing and watching rugby league, starting in the 1930s with the NSW,
formation of the Redfern All Blacks and the La Perouse Panthers.
Koori Knockout ‘KO App’ App Official App of the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout (Koori Knockout). Free to https://www.thekoapp.com.au/ App Store or Google Play
download from the
Saltwater Freshwater Festival The annual Saltwater Freshwater Festival, which falls on Australia Day, is a unique and http://www.saltwaterfreshwater. Innovation Centre
26th January much-loved event attracting a broad spectrum of the Mid North Coast community – com.au/ Coffs Harbour Education Campus
Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal, youngsters to Elders. Festival was on Worimi Country for the Hogbin Drive
first time in 2020! COFFS HARBOUR
NAIDOC Week This week is an occasion for all Australians to come together to celebrate the history, www.naidoc.org.au Check website for local events
5th-12th July culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Various events
across the country
Aboriginal Elders Olympics The Aboriginal Elders Olympics brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 50+ Information or enquire about Hosted by the team who won the
yrs Elders from across NSW for a day of laughter and friendly competition. joining a team, visit the 'South previous years' competition
Inverell Bear Eaters' Facebook
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NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Hunter Valley Aboriginal Offers subsidised housing, support referral and community development for Aboriginal and P. 02 6543 1180 182 Brook Street
https://upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/our-
Corporation Torres Strait Islander individuals. services/community-directory/hunter- MUSWELLBROOK
valley-aboriginal-corporation.aspx
Coledale Community Centre Endeavour to provide support and opportunities to the residents of Tamworth. We aim P. 02 6763 2333 2B Kenny Drive, TAMWORTH
to promote our own as well as external providers programs and events for effective and http://www.tfss.com
ongoing cohesion between service providers and the community.
Taree Indigenous Development Indigenous Community Support Service (ICCS). Advocacy, liaison and referral. Assistance P. 02 6552 3652 82 Victoria Street TAREE
& Employment with welfare, social support, family violence, health (including drug and alcohol services), http://www.tide.org.au
TIDE housing, childcare, education and legal issues.
Wonnarua Focuses on nurturing the history and culture of the Wonnarua Nation, improving the P. 02 6571 8595 254 John St SINGLETON
Aboriginal Corporation health and education of its Aboriginal members and managing investments to sustain the https://www.wonnarua.org.au/
Corporation’s work.
Barkuma Aboriginal Barkuma Neighbourhood Centre Inc. has been serving the Aboriginal community since 1994. P. 02 4937 1094 https://www. 76 Lang St, KURRI KURRI
Neighbourhood Centre We offer a place of identity and belonging for our community. barkuma.org.au/
Muloonbina Aboriginal Providing culturally appropriate and sensitive supports to Aboriginal people in times of P. 02 4969 5299 http://www. 12 Bishopsgate Street, WICKHAM
Corporation need muloobinba.org.au/
Murrook Culture and Leisure Murrook swim programs: Group, private and specialised lessons, mums and bubs. Aboriginal P. 02 40338800 2163 Nelson Bay Rd
centre owned and operated http://worimi.org.au WILLIAMTOWN
Yamuloong Yarnteen Conferencing rooms for business or private meetings in a private retreat like atmosphere. P. 02 4943 6877 71 Prospect Road
Catering is available. Aboriginal owned and operated http://www.yarnteen.com.au/253 GARDEN SUBURB
CULTURAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Awabakal Environmental Environmental and sustainability education introduces students to connections between P. 02 4944 8233 51 Boundary Street DUDLEY
Education Centre people, their culture and their environment. Aboriginal.
Muurrung Marai Cultural Tours Muurrung Marai is an Aboriginal owned and operated business. Provides educational tours. P. 0402 742 153 Hunter Region
particularity focused on the 60,000 years plus of Aboriginal culture, living and breathing https://www.muurrungmarai.
today. com.au/
Bush Tucker Class Singleton Join us with Aboriginal Health worker, as we enjoy some healthy but oh so delicious treats P. 02 6578 7501 9 Bathurst Street SINGLETON
with a bush tucker twist. Provides young people with a safe space to explore a broad range http://www.youthvenue.jpg
of social and educational activities.
Girri Girra Guided Bush Walks Aboriginal guided bush walks through Yengo National Park and Wollombi Valley. Aboriginal P. 0434 413 643 Hunter Region
awareness talks, visiting indigenous sites, cultural sharing and storytelling and other http://www.girrigirra.com.au/
interactive Aboriginal Experiences. index.html#home
Ngurra-Bu Camp Yarnteen Aboriginal guides, cultural camps, traditional dance workshops, bush tucker talks. P. 02 4998 3488 Ngurra-ba Camp
Traditional and contemporary Aboriginal lore and culture. http://www.yarnteen.com.au 2579 Paynes Crossing Rd
WOLLOMBI
Wollombi Corroboree The corroboree is held annually in Wollombi. Celebration of culture & traditional dances http://www.wollombi.org Wollombi Valley Arts Council
from around NSW. Opportunity to share Aboriginal culture with the community. C/- Wollombi General Store
WOLLOMBI
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Tours https://www.lenwaters.com.au/
The Dhiiyaan Centre Regional Assistance with family history, local history and Aboriginal history; tips on how to trace your P. 02 6757 3238 Cnr Balo & Albert Street’s,
Library family tree, cultural awareness workshops, language program and more. Huge collection of P. 02 6757 3468 MOREE
Aboriginal family trees
Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Aboriginal art gallery, gift shop, workshops, cafe P. 02 6771 3606 http://www. 96-104 Kentucky Street
Centre and Keeping Place acckp.com.au/ ARMIDALE
Murrook Cultural Centre Aboriginal sand dune adventures, Art workshops, bush resource workshops, boomerang P. 02 4033 8800 2163 Nelson Bay Rd
throwing workshops. Aboriginal. https://worimi.org.au/about/ WILLIAMTOWN
murook/
HISTORY & LANGUAGES
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Awaba Historical Database Electronic database and guide to the history, culture and language of the Indigenous https://downloads.newcastle. Online
peoples of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of NSW. Access over 100 documents edu.au/library/cultural%20
and materials about the Awabakal people and language collections/awaba/index.html
Hunter Living Histories Researchers exploring the history of Newcastle and the Hunter Region from its geological https://hunterlivinghistories.com/ Online
Newcastle University origins millions of years ago, to the arrival of Aboriginal people thousands of years ago, history/
right up until European migrant arrivals from around 200 years ago to the present.
Miromaa Education and non-accredited training nationally for the conservation of our traditional P. 02 4940 9100 840 Hunter St NEWCASTLE
Aboriginal Language & languages either in our language and technology training centre and the community. Free WEST
Technology Centre language & education software. Aboriginal.
WOMEN’S GROUPS
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Biripi Women’s Group Taree Aboriginal women’s social and support group P. 02 6591 2400 Biripi
http://www.biripi.org.au 2a Edward Drive PURFLEET
Healthwise Womens’ Wellbeing For Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women.Group fitness for all levels. Presentations on P. 02 6766 1394 213 Peel St TAMWORTH
program Tamworth womens’ health issues: diet, movement and overall health. Health support & assistance. https://healthwisenenw.com.au/
Health checks to monitor resultsA safe place to yarn- YARN UP Circle
Armajun Women’s Group The Armajun Armidale Aboriginal Women's Group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month, P. 02 6772 5258 213 Rusden St
Armidale providing a safe place for our women to socialise and share knowledge and experiences ARMIDALE
with other women from our community
Coledale Women’s Group Aboriginal women’s group P. 02 6762 5360 Coledale Centre
Tamworth Kenny Dr
TAMWORTH
ELDERS GROUPS
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Gunnedah Elders Group Aboriginal people over the age of 50 years. Join in a variety of activities, enjoy a homemade P. 02 6740 2240 Contact for addresss
meal, and have a chance to catch up with old friends or make some new ones. You will need https://gococare.com.au/
to be registered through My Aged Care, or a Participant of the NDIS, to attend this group. services/aboriginal-support/
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NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Biripi Men’s Group Taree Men’s & women’s social and support groups. Aboriginal. P. 02 6591 2400 2a Edward Drive PURFLEET
http://www.biripi.org.au
Healthwise Men’s Group ‘Soul Brothers’ is an Aboriginal men’s health & wellbeing program worked collaboratively P. 02 6766 1394 213 Peel St TAMWORTH
Tamworth between HealthWISE and Yaamanhaa Aboriginal Men’s Group https://healthwisenenw.com.au/
Coledale Men’s Group Tamworth Aboriginal Men’s group P. 02 6762 5360 Coledale Centre
Kenny Dr
TAMWORTH
The Australian Men’s Shed Within a welcoming and inclusive Men’s Shed there is an opportunity to learn about, P. 1300 550 009 Call check online for your local
Association understand and respect differing cultures, to treat each other with respect and to support https://mensshed.org/ shed
each other. The common ground being that we are all men!
TAMS Yaamanha Mens Group To provide advocacy referrals and support for the cultural and social well-being of P. 02 6767 8203 TAMS
Tamworth Aboriginal men in the community, the last Wednesday of each month between 6pm-7pm. 3/180 Peel Street
Tamworth
Pius X Men’s Group Moree Aboriginal Men’s group P. 02 6752 7989 140 Anne St
MOREE
Aboriginal Men’s Group The group meets on a fortnightly basis, in a safe and comfortable environment where men Ray Long: 0422 825 909 Ness 68A MacIntosh St, Forster
Tobwabba AMS can discuss a range of important community matters are affecting Aboriginal Men. Stewart: 0400 032 604
Guparr Men’s & Youth Shed Group of highly dedicated men gather each week with the aim of reviving Aboriginal culture P. 0415 124688 RAYMOND TERRACE
and language among the Port’s disconnected youth. https://www.portstephensexaminer.
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culture-revived/
YOUTH GROUPS
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
‘Cultural Space’ Kids Group Cultural Group 'Cultural Space'. Come along and have some fun doing Aboriginal Crafts. P. 02 4987 4674 Port Stephens Family Support
Hang with your mob and have a yarn! Parents and carers welcome to stay. http://www.psfans.org.au Service
3/5 Phillip Rd RAYMOND
TERRACE
PCYC Police Citizens Youth Clubs Indigenous Youth Programs: PCYC’s 'SAY Patrol' Bus gets Aboriginal youth and friends off P. 02 9625 9111 PCYC CLUBS NSW
the streets. Various activities, taken home in a safe manner. Sport, pool comps, video games http://www.pcycnsw.org.au
etc. Meal provided.
Youth Links Website Youthlinks is designed to help young people have quick access to relevant information. It P. 02 4967 1050 Phone / Online
links youth to local, national and international businesses, programs and organisations to http://www.youthlinks.com.au/
help them make informed decisions to create a brighter future
Muurrung Marai Mentoring Mentoring programs in primary and high schools P. 0402 742 153 Hunter Region
Program Aboriginal community engagement and connections https://www.muurrungmarai.
Culture, Cultural Tours, Aboriginal Men and Boys Dance Group com.au/
Opportunities to volunteer in our community is a strong part of the program
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ATTENDANCE & TRUANCY
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Taree PCYC Police Citizens Indigenous Youth Programs: 'Morning Boxing & Breakfast' (all youth) 10-17yr old 3 days FUNDED P. 02 6551 0292
Youth Club week + shower (anti-truancy/School rehab program- referral only). Referral from School or http://www.pcycnsw.org.au/
Community taree
Taree Indigenous Development Parent & Community Engagement (PACE) + School Based Traineeships (SBAT). Supports P. 02 6552 3652 82 Victoria Street TAREE
& Employment TIDE Indigenous students to stay in school by involving them in culturally appropriate http://www.tide.org.au
experiences, guided bush walks with Elders, providing School uniforms and essentials,
traditional art and dance. Help into work experience, career choices and higher education.
Wandiyali Aboriginal Community Birriwal Support Service - supporting families of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander P. 02 4987 7685 Service delivery for this is
Organisation children and youth aged between 7-13 years who have been expelled or suspended from http://www.wandiyali.com.au restricted to the Port Stephens
school, come from homes where there is an occurrence of domestic and family violence, area.
alcohol and other drug abuse. 29 Shearman Ave RAYMOND
TCE
BOARDING & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Abstudy Residential Costs Help eligible tertiary or university students manage the costs of living away from Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre Dept of Human Services
Option home to study. Pays your educational institution or hostel for certain costs including P. 1800 132 317
accommodation, meals, laundry charges, and other compulsory fees. Rental bonds or other P. 1800 136 380
types of refundable fees can't be claimed. Aboriginal. http://www.humanservices.gov.au
Assistance for Isolated Children A group of payments for parents and carers of children who can't go to a local government P. 132 318 Dept of Human Services
Scheme school because of geographical isolation, disability or special needs. http://www.humanservices.gov.
au
Durungaling Hostel UNI/TAFE TERTIARY STUDENTS Short term accommodation for males attending tertiary education P. 02 4952 4062 Durungaling Hostel
Accommodation where home or regional circumstances are not suitable. Aboriginal. 19 Spruce St NORTH LAMBTON
Indigenous Commonweatlh Assists full-time Indigenous Australian students from rural and regional and low-income P. 02 6125 5111 Australian National University
Accommodation Scholarship backgrounds, or those required to move out of home to undertake tertiary education with http://www.anu.edu.au Canberra
financial support associated with their study for up to three years.
Kirinari Hostel High School SECONDARY STUDENTS. Provides short-term boarding accommodation for Aboriginal P. 02 4943 4362 Kirinari Hostel
Accomoidation males attending high school in the Hunter Region where home or regional circumstances 15 Myall Road GARDEN SUBURB
are not suitable.
Relocation Scholarship UNI/ Once a year payment if you need to move to or from a regional or remote area for higher P. 1800 132 317 Dept of Human Services
TAFE education. We check if you’re eligible while you’re getting: Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY P. 1800 136 380
Living Allowance, or Energy Supplement. Aboriginal. http://www.humanservices.gov.au
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NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Aboriginal Culture & Literacy Two-day program for school students to enhance their literacy and writing skills in a cultural P. 02 9550 5666 Aboriginal Education
Program context. Spend the morning learning on country or participating in a cultural activity before http://www.aecg.nsw.edu.au Consultative Group NSW
further developing their writing skills over the remaining two days. Aboriginal.
Better Learning, Better Volunteers help primary age Aboriginal students do the best they can at school. Make P. 0437 994 495 Forster Neighbourhood Centre
Communities learning fun and keep students engaged so they want to come back. Volunteers trained in P. 0411 566 593 1 Coral Avenue TUNCURRY
how to support Aboriginal kids in their learning. Learn, eat and play games together! P. 0431 208 319
http://www.fnc.org.au
Youyoong Aboriginal Education Volunteer members who are involved in local, regional and state AECGs throughout NSW. https://www.facebook.com/ PORT STEPHENS
Consultative Group Principal source of advice on behalf of Aboriginal communities relating to education and youyoongaecg/
training. Gives Aboriginal people a voice at a Local level and takes their views state-wide.
Muloobinba Aboriginal Education Volunteer members who are involved in local, regional and state AECGs throughout NSW. https://www.aecg.nsw.edu.au/ NEWCASTLE
Consultative Group Principal source of advice on behalf of Aboriginal communities relating to education and aecg-regions/hunter/
training. Gives Aboriginal people a voice at a Local level and takes their views state-wide.
Itji-Marru Aboriginal Education Itji-Marru AECG covers the Lake Macquarie area. Volunteer members who are involved in https://morisset-p.schools.nsw. LAKE MACQUARIE
Consultative Group local, regional and state AECGs throughout NSW. Principal source of advice on behalf of gov.au/supporting-our-students/
Aboriginal communities relating to education and training. Gives Aboriginal people a voice aboriginal-education-consultative-
at a Local level and takes their views state-wide. group---itji-marru-aecg.html
Ngarramba Indigenous For Aboriginal students - support with homework and School. Runs in School terms. P. 6555 5622 Homebase Youth Services
Homework Club Great Lakes Aquatic Centre
Indigenous Literacy Foundation Making a difference to the lives of Indigenous families by gifting thousands of new culturally P. 02 9280 0644 PO Box 663
appropriate books – with a focus on early literacy and first language. Programs to inspire http://www. BROADWAY NSW
the communities to tell and publish their own stories. indegenousliteracyfoundation.
org.au
Ba-ra Boolarng Playgroup Culturally appropriate service for children and families with experience based on children’s P. 02 4987 4674 PSFSS:
interests and current events within the community. The focus is on developing literacy and http://www.psfans.org.au 3/5 Phillip Rd RAYMOND
numeracy skills through play-based activities, with an emphasis on school readiness. TERRACE
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NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Grow a Star Program Encourages generational change and community connectedness by access to sporting, P. 1300 333 733 Suite 1, 44-46 Beaumont Street
musical and academic activities. We want young people to participate in community http://www.growastar.com.au HAMILTON
programs/activities and then become role models in their community.
Indigenous Advancement Empower young Aboriginal people to dream, believe, work hard and engage in School, P. 02 4931 2777 8 Bulwer Street
Strategy Youth Express transition from School to training or employment successfully, by arming them with the https://www.youthexpress.com. MAITLAND
tools to confidently succeed and engage in their education, community and work. au/indigenous-advancement-
strategy/
National Indigenous Business 5 day program for Years 11 and 12 Indigenous high school students. Provides a fully P. 0478 492 075 (program mngr.) Nura Gili Indigenous Programs
Summer School NIBSS immersive experience for students thinking of entering the world of business or becoming P. 02 9385 0479 (student Unit
an entrepreneur. Students will have the opportunity to see business in action and learn support) Ainsworth Building, Level 5
about the available pathways into business studies. UNSW
STEM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camp for Aboriginal students P. 02 9550 5666 NSW
CAMP Aboriginal Education in regional and remote NSW. Achieve better outcomes at school and access post-school http://www.aecg.nsw.edu.au
Consultative Group learning and employment pathways, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the
Arts and Mathematics.
Yakka Day Try a Career Skill Day Annual day for Aboriginal youth in the Hunter Region. The Try Skill Day invites P. 0403 029 132 Broadmeadow Basketball
organisations, businesses and individuals to demonstrate an employable skill to 100’s School to register students Stadium (usually)
of Aboriginal youth. It could be as simple as replacing a washer in a tap to complicated
technical skills.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
NAME DESCRIPTION CONTACT ADDRESS
Aboriginal Family Domestic Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal victims of crime who would like P. 1800 019 123 Helpline
Violence Hotline information on victim’s rights, how to access counselling and financial assistance.
‘Because I Love Him’ Book Ashlee Donohue is a proud Aboriginal woman from the Dunghutti Nation from Kempsey http://www.vividpublishing.com. Survivor of domestic violence.
Aboriginal Author NSW. Life Coach, Educator, speaker and powerful advocate around the anti-violence au/becauseilovehim/ Help empower people to work
message. towards ending violence.
1800 RESPECT National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Support, P. 1800 737 732 Phone/Online Chat
information and referral to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. http://www.1800respect.org.au
Thiyama-Li Indigenous Family Thiyama-li is a not for profit organisation that provides a quality Family Violence Prevention P. 02 6752 1188 Shop 6, 96 Balo St MOREE
Violence Corporation Legal Service that is responsive to the needs of their clients and community. We help https://thiyamali.com.au/
indigenous women, children and men who experience family violence or sexual assault.
Tamworth Family Support Refuge, domestic violence court support, planning, referrals P. 1800 073 388 2/127 Bridge Street TAMWORTH
Services https://tfss.com.au/
Moree Family Support Inc Supports victims of domestic violence and their friends and families P. 02 6752 4536 21 Auburn St MOREE
http://www.morfss.org.au/index.
php
Partner Support Program Counselling is available to women currently in a relationship with domestic violence P. 1800 372 826 Various locations NEW
Centacare perpetrators who are attending a Corrective Services NSW Domestic Abuse Program. https://www.centacarenenw. ENGLAND region
Criteria for this program+m are very specific, and referrals, including self-referral, need to be com.au/Aboriginal-and-Torres-
made through the local Community Corrections Officer at Corrective Services. Strait-Islanders
Aboriginal Family Violence Family violence outreach, safe-house accommodation, referral, advocacy, info and support P. 02 4924 6595 Lookout Rd NEW LAMBTON
Support for Aboriginal women and their children escaping family or domestic violence. P. 02 4921 3000 John Hunter Hospital
Aboriginal Family Violence Assisting with accommodation, support and case management services to women and P. 02 4924 6175 Wallsend Health Campus
Worker children who have experienced and/or are experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Harker Building Longworth Ave
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Domestic Violence Support Phoenix Group' workshop which is designed to support, empower and strengthen women P. 02 4990 9609 Run by ‘Jodie’s Place Refuge’
Group effected by domestic violence. Workshops run on Tuesday mornings. W. https://www.
We also run a creative therapy group (craft) on a Tuesday. hunterdomesticviolenceservice.
com/
Domestic Violence Helpline Women only. Staff are aware of the special needs of Aboriginal, CALD & rural and Free Call: Helpline
remote women. Telephone counselling, info and referrals for those experiencing or have 1800 656 463
experienced domestic violence. 24/7
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