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Cover Art

Woman’s Business

While men are the hunters it’s up to the woman to gather and cook. Women are carers. Depicted in the artwork are plants and food.

Women’s business is also a time where women meet and discuss woman’s business. During these gatherings it is definitely only for women. It’s time for women to help each other.

Also depicted are the dilly bags that they make and use for gathering food.

The women are celebrating the role they hold within each of the communities.

Darleen Cooper Mobile: 0408 240 258

SQUARE-FACEBOOK Coopersaboriginalart The painting reproduced on the cover and throughout this booklet is the sole property and copyright of Darleen Cooper and is legally protected by Australian and international copyright laws. It can NOT be reproduced in full, or in part, without proper and prior written permission from Darleen Cooper or her legal advisers.

Directory of Community Services Central Coast

We acknowledge and pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We acknowledge the Darkinjung people as the traditional owners of the Country on which we live and work and who care for the land and waterways. We support our youth and emerging leaders who are the future guardians of Country, Language and Culture.

This directory has been put together by Joe Scicluna with the collaboration of the organisations shown below:

info@masons .com .au

https://masons .au

Become part of an ancient and honourable fraternity helping good men become the best they can be.

 0425 277 518

rdo@thecccc .org .au

https://thecccc .org .au

We encourage and foster productive and collaborative relationships both within the Community Services Sector and between non-government and government organisations to ensure community services are accessible, inclusive and sustainable to improve the wellbeing of the Central Coast community.

media@freemasonscc .org

www .freemasonscc .org

Promoting Freemasonry on the Central Coast through community action, charitable relief and the advancement of education.

email@apmgraphics .com .au

Design & Production

Thank You

I would like to thank Darleen Cooper for allowing us to use her artwork, Nina Pogosian and Simon Pierce, APM Graphics Management, for the design and production of this Directory.

Notations

ٻ Directory of Community Services Central Coast is both a guide for community advisors and local community members needing to find services and programs in the Central Coast LGA to meet their needs.

ٻ Each section has a list of organisations. These organisations are specific to this section, and include phone number, website, email address and an explanation of the services they provide. You may find that some organisations are found in multiple sections; this reflects the multiple services they provide. Please refer to the Contents page for this.

ٻ For opening and closing times, and more information regarding services provided and address locality, please contact the organisation directly from the details listed.

ٻ You can access each website or email address, by one click on the item, if you are viewing this on a digital device.

ٻ The extensive list of organisations included in the directory is mostly located within the Central Coast, with some in NSW and nationally. However, as broad as this list is, it was not our intention to have missed any out of this directory. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please contact Joe Scicluna at joescicluna50@hotmail .com

All possible care has been taken in the preparation of the information in this booklet. The producers of this booklet expressly disclaim any liability for the accuracy of information and under no circumstances shall be held liable in negligence or otherwise in and out of the preparation and supply of any of the information aforesaid. As we cannot guarantee that all the information contained in our directory is completely accurate.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Ancestry, Family and Heritage

ٻ Barang regional Alliance

info@barang .org .au  4351 3225

https://barang .org .au

A not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation wich operates as a regional governance structure so that the Aboriginal Community can speak with a unified voice.

ٻ Darkinjung Aboriginal land Council

www .darkinjung .com .au  4351 2930

Cultural and Heritage information.

ٻ Find & Connect Support Service

www .findandconnect .gov .au  1800 161 109

Service Supporting people who grew up in orphanages, children’s homes, institutions and foster homes in NSW from the 1920s to the 1990s. History, counselling support, tracing and reclaiming identities, skills to build relationships, support in reconnecting family members wherever possible.

ٻ Forced Adoption Support

www .relationshipsnsw .org .au  1800 663 844

For people affected by past forced adoption policies and practices. Referrals and info based on individual needs, casework, counselling, records tracing, reunion mediation.

ٻ link up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation

linkup@nsw .link-up .org .au  7227 1443 / 9421 4700

www .linkupnsw .org .au  1800 624 332

Supports Aboriginal people who have been separated from their families and culture through forced removal, being fostered, adopted or raised. Helps trace their families and be reunited with them (or their gravesites, country or kin).

ٻ Speaking in Colour - Adamstown

www .speakingincolour .com .au/  1300 346 064

The mission is to make a difference in the delivery of Aboriginal education by providing training that is fun, affordable and in the spirit of reconciliation.

Crisis Support

ٻ 13YArN

www .13yarn .org .au  139 276

Offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter, for those who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

ٻ Brother to Brother 24 Hour Crisis line  1800 435 799

info@dardimunwurro .com .au  (03) 8456 3044 www .dardimunwurro .com .au/brother-to-brother-crisis-line

Provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug & alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons. Staffed by Aboriginal Men and Elders.

ٻ Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders Corp.

admin@mingaletta .org .au  4342 7515

www .mingaletta .org .au

Education and lifestyle programs include; Aunty Jeans Health & Wellbeing program, Didge & Dance, Podiatry Hub, Chiro Hub, Playgroup, Tutor Support, Creative Art, Cultural Education, Aunty Di’s Keep Moving, and Gandu Connections – providing a culturally appropriate program supporting food security and wellbeing for Aboriginal families, through partnerships with schools and the community.

Domestic Violence and Women’s Support

ٻ indigenous Women’s legal Service

www .wlsnsw .org .au/legal-services/ indigenous-womens-legal-program  1800 639 784

Free confidential legal information, advice and referral for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence, parenting issues and sexual assault.

ٻ Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s legal Centre

info@wirringabaiya .org .au  1800 686 587

Legal advice, Court Support, Outreach and Drop-in, Law Reform and Cultural Awareness.

Education and Lifestyle

ٻ Aboriginal Quitline  13 78 48

www .cancer .nsw .gov .au/how-we-help/ cancer-prevention/stopping-smoking/aboriginal-smoking

A culturally sensitive, free and confidential phone service providing customised assistance to help you with your quit smoking attempt.

Centrelink

ABSTUDY

 1800 132 317

A fortnightly payment to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with living costs while studying or training via an approved course

ٻ Centrelink indigenous Phone Centre  1800 136 380

A line to call about our payments and services.

ٻ First Nations Women’s legal Program

www .wlsnsw .org .au/legal-services/ indigenous-womens-legal-program  8745 6988

Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on domestic violence, family law, childcare and protection, victims support, sexual assault and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders.

ٻ Mingalette Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander Corporation

www .mingaletta .org .au  4342 7515

admin@mingaletta .org .au

Programs include Aunty Jeans, Didge & Dance, Podiatry Hub, Playgroup, Tutor Support, Creative Art and Elders group.

ٻ National Aboriginal and islander Skill Development Association

reception@naisda .com .au  4340 3100

Leading arts training organisation providing nationally accredited qualifications specially for young people, cultural residences, outreach programs, scholarships and internships.

ٻ Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC)

www .pcycnsw .org .au

Bateau Bay bateaubay@pcycnsw .org .au  4332 7000

Umina Beach uminabeach@pcycnsw .org .au  4344 7851

Provides healthy activities (all ages) for the community.

ٻ Yapug Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Enabling Program

www .newcastle .edu .au/study/pathways/yapug  4921 5558

Provides support and preparation for university admission.

Gambling

ٻ Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre

https://eleanorduncan .org .au  4351 1040

Financial/Gambling Counselling.

ٻ NSW Aboriginal Safe gambling Services

www .aboriginalsafegambling .com .au  4023 8080

Delivering information workshops and Yarning circles, awareness through community engagement, with professional counsellors available.

ٻ Warruwi gambling Help Program NSW Aboriginal

www .aboriginalsafegambling .com .au  4023 8080  1800 858 858

Gambling information workshops (not just for gamblers), awareness, engagement, resources, helpline and cultural support, training and direction.

Health

ٻ Aboriginal go4Fun – Central Coast  1300 780 900

www .go4fun .com .au/about/aboriginal-go4fun/

Free and fun 10-week program to assist children 7 – 13 years and their families with healthy eating tips, physical activity and fitness.

ٻ Aboriginal Home Care – Australian Unity

www .australianunity .com .au/ assisted-living/home-services  1300 978 058

Home Care Packages, Aged Care Services, Independent Living.

ٻ Aboriginal Mental Health  4320 3170

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Aboriginal Pregnancy NgiYANg  4394 9148

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au/services/children-services/ child-and-family-health/aboriginal-pregnancy-ngiyang/ Aboriginal Pregnancy, Child and Family Health Service.

ٻ Active and Healthy for life Online  4320 9715

www .activeandhealthy .nsw .gov .au

Information for older Australians, health professionals and exercise program providers.

ٻ Bungree Aboriginal Association

www .bungree .org .au/aboriginal-go-4-fun  1800 780 900

The program is run by trained health and community professionals and is a fun way to improve healthy eating habits, increase fitness and build self-esteem towards a healthy lifestyle.

ٻ Central Coast Arafmi

www .ccarafmi .org .au  4323 7731

Mental health support, carer and family support.

ٻ Coast and Country Primary Care

www .ccpc .com .au  4365 2294

Mental health support for young people.

CCPC Untie Jeans – This program is a weekly meeting of Aboriginal people who are seeking to improve their health and wellbeing.

CCPC Health on the Streets (HotS) – takes healthcare to rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness around the Central Coast.

Culture Connect Program – Program is designed to strengthen cultural identity, promote connection, and improve health outcomes for First Nations communities on the Central Coast.

ٻ Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre

eleanorduncan .org .au  4351 1040

Various health programs for the Aboriginal community.

ٻ Nunyara Aboriginal Health Unit  4320 2698

https://nunyara .org .au

Includes Aboriginal Complex care, Aboriginal hospital liaison, Aboriginal palliative care and Aboriginal cancer care, advocacy and support.

ٻ Thirrili Postvention response Service  1800 841 313

thirrili .com .au

We provide emotional and practical support to families impacted by a loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents.

Housing

ٻ Aboriginal Housing Office

www .aho .nsw .gov .au  1800 727 555 / 6659 2630

A statutory body established to ensure that Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.

ٻ indigenous Business Australia www .iba .gov .au  1800 107 107

Assistance with home loans, starting a business, investing and asset management, support and guidance.

Legal Services

ٻ Aboriginal legal Services  1800 733 233 / 1800 765 767

www .alsnswact .org .au

Social Justice and equity for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

ٻ Aboriginal Victims of Crime  1800 019 123 www .victimsservices .justice .nsw .gov .au

ٻ First Nations Women’s legal Program  1800 639 784 www .wlsnsw .org .au/legal-services/ indigenous-womens-legal-program  8745 6988

Rehabilitation – Drug & Alcohol

ٻ Dooralong Transformation Centre dtc .admission@salvationarmy .org .au  4355 8000

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation help.

ٻ Detour House Women’s residential 18+ detourhouse .org .au  9660 4137

Provides supported accommodation in a 3-month residential rehabilitation treatment program for women 18+ years including those who are homeless with drug and alcohol problems.

ٻ Kamira Women’s residential 18+ www .kamira .com .au  4392 1341

A 5 – 7 month residential program is provided in an abstinence-based rehabilitation program for women with significant drug and/or alcohol problems.

ٻ Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation (The glen Centre) for Men & Women  4388 6360 www .theglencentre .org .au

The Holistic treatment – spiritually, mentally and physically. Group work, individual counselling, case management, educational support, work programs, sporting activities, acupuncture and various specialised services such as grief and trauma, financial, gambling, parenting and anger management.

Youth Refuge and Services

ٻ Allambi House – Youth refuge

www .allambicare .org .au  4944 8871

Provides temporary accommodation and support for six homeless young women or men aged between 15–18 and provides a relaxed and caring environment which places emphasis on developing the personal and living skills needed to sustain independent living.

ٻ Bungree Aboriginal Association  4350 0100 enquiries@bungree .org .au

www .bungree .org .au

Rent Choice Youth Program which helps young people aged 16–24 years. Aged Care, Health, NDIS, Housing and Homelessness, Transport, Youth Frontier Mentoring Program, Population Health, Aboriginal Family Preservation and Education Gaps Program.

ٻ gudjagang Ngara li-dhi – Kanwal  4305 8807

www .gnl .org .au

admin@gnl .org .au

Family Support, Communities for Children, Culture and Community and Youth Programs.

ٻ Uniting Doorways for Youth Central Coast ask@uniting .org  1800 067 967 or 4355 8900

www .uniting .org/services/housing-and-homelessness/ facility/uniting-doorways-for-youth-central-coast

Accommodation / Housing

ٻ Catholic Care

www .catholiccaredbb .org .au

info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

Gosford  4323 5211

Wyong  4352 4400

Please call Department of Housing to assess your situation and a referral will be made to CatholicCare to assist with accommodation and casework.

ٻ Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

www .cctaas .com .au/services  4353 5515

Provides advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents.

ٻ Coast & Country Primary Care

ccpc@ccpc .com .au  4365 2294

ٻ CCPC HoTS

www .ccpc .com .au hots@ccpc .com .au

Homeless assertive outreach program. Provides health by registered nurse, also provides social assistance and advocacy.

ٻ Coast Shelter

www .coastshelter .com .au  4325 3540

admin@coastshelter .org .au

Provides accommodation and support programs for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as well as those experiencing family and domestic violence.

ٻ DCJ - Dept of Community and Justice

www .dcj .nsw .gov .au/housing  1800 422 322

Applications and general housing enquiries.

ٻ Department of Housing – Tuggerah  4352 4400 after hours  1800 151 152

www .dcj .nsw .gov .au t226@homes .nsw .gov .au

Provider of social housing for low-income earners.

ٻ Home in Place

www .homeinplace .org  1300 333 733 contactus@homeinplace .org

Manage social and community housing for low-income earners and people suffering from disabilities.

ٻ Homeless Persons’ information Centre Housing Services (18+ yrs)  1800 422 322

ٻ intake and Assessment line  4326 5395 intake@coastshelter .org .au

ٻ link2home  1800 152 152 servicedirectory .cesphn .org .au/service/ link2home-homelessness/

For people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in NSW.

ٻ Mary Mac’s Place  4341 0584 catholiccaredbb .org .au/individual-family-supports/ mary-macs-place/ marymacs@catholiccaredbb .org .au

We provide outreach services like Legal Aid, Homeless Connector, emergency relief and counselling.

ٻ New Horizon Enterprise  4322 8977 mywellbeing@newhorizons .net .au

Assistance with short-term housing, specialist disability, mental health or aged care accommodation.

ٻ Oasis Central Coast (Salvation Army) – Wyong www .salvationarmy .org .au/oasisyouth  4353 9799 oasiscc@salvationarmy .org .au

A youth support network providing a range of services and programs to disadvantaged young people at risk of homelessness, crime and social isolation.

ٻ Pacific link Community Housing

www .pacificlink .org .au  4324 7617

info@pacificlink .org .au

Provides affordable and secure housing solutions for those that are in the greatest need.

ٻ Uniting  1800 864 846

http://www .uniting .org ask@uniting .org

Burnside Doorways Central Coast (for adults over 25 years)

Doorways offers a drop-in service for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We help you with housing, health and community service support.

Doorways for Youth – Youth homelessness support, case coordination, advocacy and referrals.

Family Services – So we provide a range of services, programs and family-based centres, designed to help you navigate the many unique challenges you and your family face each day.

Foster Care – What you can expect is our support at every step of the way – with expert guidance, a strong caring community and resources to help you navigate your fostering journey.

Reconnecting Adolescents & Parents (RAPT)

A community-based early intervention & prevention program for young people aged 12 – 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families.

Doorways for Youth

Youth homelessness support, case coordination, advocacy and referrals.

ٻ Wesley Mission

Specialist Homelessness Services – Families CC homelessservices@wesleymission .org .au  1300 259 789

Wesley offers case management support to families who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. We support families whose tenancies are at risk.

ٻ Wesley Mission

Wesley Youth Outreach Central Coast (WYOCC) www .wesleymission .org .au/get-support/youth-services/ WYOCentralCoast@wesleymission .org .au  1300 259 789

Supporting young people 10–18 years of age with early intervention and/or prevention specifically around drug and alcohol issues. We also support young people at risk of homelessness, with work issues, having a rough time at school or home.

& Gambling

admintuggerah@wesleymission .org .au ٻ Youth Accommodation line (13 – 25 yrs)  1800 424 830

Offers guidance and resources to help young people find safe and stable housing. This service operates via phone, making it accessible for those who need immediate help with housing issues.

Animal Shelters and Services

ٻ Paws and recover

This service offers practical short-term help such as dog walking, respite pet care through fostering in a home environment, transporting pets to the vet and support in assisting people to care for their pets in times of crisis.

info@pawsandrecover .com  0401 925 737 www .pawsandrecover .com

ٻ rSPCA

www .rspcaguardianangel .com .au  9782 4408

programsgroup@rspcansw .org .au

The RSPCA Community Programs Team receive calls from across the state, we then liaise with the RSPCA shelters to find the most appropriate one for boarding. All enquiries relating to DV boarding for animals, please direct to the Programs team rather than the individual shelter.

ٻ Socares Central Coast Animal Shelters

www .socaresanimalcarefacility .com .au

Charmhaven  4350 3184

We also operate as an adoption centre for the unfortunate stray dogs and cats that are not claimed by their owners.

Community Meals

ٻ Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

10 Cynthia Street, Bateau Bay  4332 7450

Prepared meals available Tuesday and Friday 11am to 1pm.

ٻ Coast Hands

90 Minamurra Road, Gorokan

Provide hot meal, toiletries, clothes, vegetables and Orange

Sky Laundry Service Every Tuesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

ٻ Fathers Table Wyong Pizza in the park and hampers

Wyong Town Park Building 1 opposite Coles  0406 947 767

Wednesday 10am – 10.30am – food hampers

Sunday 11am – 12pm – lunch and food hampers

ٻ Mary Mac’s Place – Catholic Care  4341 0584

100 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy

Monday – Friday 8am – 1pm with lunch served from 11.00am. We are open to anyone who is homeless, transient or needing a helping hand. We offer a place to shower, wash clothes, grab a meal and links to other support services.

ٻ Meals on Wheels Central Coast

www .ccmow .com .au admin@ccmow .com .au

Charmhaven  4357 8417

Unit 1, 2 O’Hart Close

Tuggerah (Head Office)  4357 8444

Unit 6, 10 Pioneer Avenue

West Gosford  4363 7111

Unit 6, 401 Manns Road

Woy Woy

located in Yaringa Building, John Hoare Close

Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm

Catering to seniors and people with disabilities, providing affordable meals, social support, and a helping hand.

ٻ Safelink Alliance inc

www .safelinkalliance .com safelinkalliance@gmail .com

Monday 6pm at Kibble Park, Donnison Street, Gosford

Provide essential services to those in need, including meals, toiletries, clothing, pantry items, washing and drying services. Connect individuals with other vital services, offering personalised recommendations to help improve their circumstances.

ٻ Salvation Army

Long Jetty  8775 7988

1 McLachlan Avenue, Long Jetty

Wednesday 9am – 12pm

ٻ Seventh Day Adventist

83 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy

Friday 6pm – 9pm and Saturday 12.30pm – 3pm.

ٻ Shoebox revolution

www .shoeboxrevolution .com sfarmer@shoeboxrevolution .com

Monday morning from 11am to 12.30pm

The Entrance Community Centre, Corner of Battley and Oaklands Avenue, The Entrance.

ٻ Southlake’s incorporated

www .southlakesinc .org  1300 934 483 info@southlakesincorporated .org

The Entrance Primary School

Monday night from 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Free meal, new clothing and toiletries packs if needed.

Community Food Pantry Colongra Bay Hall, 1 Colongra Bay Road, Lake Munmorah every Thursday from 10am.

Homeless assistance - food, cooking supplies, sleeping bags, tents, clothing.

Free haircuts – communityhairproject@gmail .com

Christmas Hampers for those in need and gifts for children aged 1 to 13 – registration 1 – 30 November at www .southlakesxmas .com .au

ٻ Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Community Meal

www .tnc .org .au

reception@tnc .org .au

Thursdays 12 noon to 2pm

7 – 9 Summerside Street, Toukley

Disability Services and Carer Respite

Disability Services

ٻ Ability Options

www .abilityoptions .org .au  1300 422 454

customer service@abilityoptions .org .au

Disability employment services and disability support services.

ٻ Audiobook Club – gosford  4321 6700

Audio Books for people who are blind or have vision loss.

ٻ Autism Community Network  9543 9035

www .autismcommunity .org .au

info@acnaustralia .org .au

Connecting families and individuals with autism. Free support groups for parents and carers. Social groups for children with autism and their siblings.

ٻ CatholicCare Central Coast (CCCC)  1800 324 924

info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

Support Coordination – We have extensive NDIS knowledge to help you manage your plan, coordinate supports, and achieve your goals. Our experienced team understands NDIS regulations and funding, empowering you to live your best life.

SIL supports your independent living goals across various accommodation settings. We help develop life skills, manage personal care, and access the community. We also assist with support plans and partner with SDA developers and providers. Additionally, we offer SIL-only properties without SDA funding.

ٻ Coast & Country Primary Care  4365 2294

www .ccpc .com .au ccpc@ccpc .com .au

Home & Community Supports – We support your daily living with flexible help for tasks like shopping, cooking, transport, and social activities – empowering your independence at home and in the community.

ٻ Coastlink – Central Coast respite & Community Care

www .coastlink .org .au  4321 1022

Providing quality care, support and accommodation options to people of all ages with a variety of physical, intellectual, sensory, social and age-related disabilities.

ٻ Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)

www .careconnect .org .au  1800 692 464

Can enable you to access a range of services to assist you to live independently at home, while getting the practical and social support you need.

Memory Innovation Centre: professionally run programs focus on having fun, connecting with others and stimulating the brain.

ٻ Connect Ability Central Coast – Erina  4349 3700

www .connectability .org .au info@connectability .org .au

Provides a range of projects for people with disabilities as well as information and support.

ٻ Fairhaven – Point Claire  4349 5500 www .fairhaven .org .au hello@fairhaven .org .au

Central Coast disability services provider offering community support, life skills, accommodation and employment.

ٻ Family Coast Support – Berkeley Vale damian@familycoastsupport .com  0404 526 123

Family Coast support assists with disability support, mental health support, tenancy support, justice advocacy for individuals with cognitive impairment. Support coordination.

gig Buddies

gigbuddiessydney .org

info@gigbuddiescentralcoast .org

Central Coast:  0402 708 814

Sydney head office:  9419 6951

There are 3 main parts to the Gig Buddies project.

1. Buddying: Building a one-on-one friendship between a participant and volunteer.

2. Events: Group social events run by the Gig Buddies team.

3. Volunteering: Catching up with a Gig Buddies participant once a month

ٻ HealthDirect

www .healthdirect .gov .au  1800 022 222

The HealthDirect website provides trusted online information about a huge range of health issues, including conditions, symptoms, treatments, the health service and more.

ٻ Healthy Change Village  1800 035 141 www .healthychangevillage .com

Free online portal for children, young people, adults and elderly with disabilities in need of health and wellbeing support.

ٻ Home in Place  1300 333 733

www .homeinplace .org contactus@homeinplace .org

Manage social and community housing for low-income earners and people with disabilities.

ٻ life Without Barriers – Tuggerah  1800 935 483

www .lwb .org .au info@lwb .org .au

Engaged in the admin of programs and services for people with disabilities, young people, aged care, people with mental health issues, asylum seekers and refugees.

ٻ Meals on Wheels Central Coast admin@ccmow .com .au

Charmhaven: Unit 1, 2 O’Hart Close  4357 8417

Tuggerah (Head Office): Unit 6, 10 Pioneer Ave  4357 8444

West Gosford Unit 6, 401 Manns Road  4363 7111

Woy Woy: located in Yaringa Building, John Hoare Close

Catering to seniors and people with disabilities, providing affordable meals, social support, and a helping hand.

Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

ٻ National Disability insurance Scheme (NDiS)

www .ndis .gov .au  1800 800 110

This is a government funding scheme which aims to help people under the age of 65 with disabilities get the care and support they need.

ٻ Nurse Next Door 

ٻ Options Disability Support – Kariong  4340 5155 optionsdisabilitysupport .org .au

admin@optionsdisabilitysupport .org .au

A program of activities at the co-op for adults with disabilities.

ٻ Options Edible gardens – Kariong  4340 5155

A program of activities for adults with disabilities.

ٻ regional Youth Support Services (rYSS) – gosford

www .ryss .com .au reachout@ryss .com .au  4323 2374

Youth and case workers available for counselling, resources and facilities tailored to people aged 12–25 years. Disability services provided in home and in community.

ٻ Samaritans NDiS – Disability Support  1300 656 366 supportadvisor@samaritans .org .au

Coordination of supports: Samaritans offers quality coordination of supports for people living with a disability and their families. We work with you and your family to ensure your expectations for care and support are met and exceeded, now and into the future. www .coordinationofsupports/samaritans

Daily Living: Our friendly team can support you with your day-to-day activities. Whether that is keeping up with household tasks, personal care, accessing the community or building your skills, we can help.

www .samaritans .org .au/services/ndis-and-disability-support/ daily-living

Supported Independent Living: Samaritans SIL allows you to gain independence in one of our homes while receiving compassionate support from our experienced support workers.

www .supportedindependentliving/samaritans supportadvisor@samaritans .org .au

Groups – Social and community participation: Samaritans offers quality social and recreational activities for people living with a disability on the Central Coast and surrounds, with excellent staff who support you to achieve your dreams.

www .samaritans .org .au/services/ndis-and-disability-support/ social-and-community-participation

Therapy and Behaviour Support: Samaritans offers Therapy and Behaviour Support. We have a team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and behaviour support specialists ready to work with you.

www .samaritans .org .au/services/ndis-and-disability-support/ positive-behaviour-support

ٻ Services Australia Centrelink –Disability, Sickness & Carers line  132 717

www .centrelink .gov .au

Payments and services if you live with disability. Resources for other help and support are available in your community.

ٻ The Achieve Sewing Basket  1300 224 438 thesewingbasket .com .au  0437 514 589 tnisbet@achieveaustralia .com .au

We sell donated fabrics, patterns, patchwork, embroidery materials, knitting and crochet yarn, haberdashery, and more while providing employment for people with disability.

ٻ Trilogy – gosford

www .trilogydisabilityservices .com .au  4314 1601 info@trilogydisabilityservices .com .au

Provider of disability services who focuses on working with participants to help them achieve their goals.

Carer Respite

ٻ Camp Breakaway – San remo

intake@breakaway .org .au  4390 7624

Provides respite for carers of both children and adults, as well as respite camps for children and siblings.

ٻ Carer gateway NSW  1800 422 737

www .carergateway .gov .au contact@carersnsw .org .au

Providing a range of free services and support just for carers.

ٻ Carer Support Unit – CClHD

CCLHD-CSUCC@health .nsw .gov .au  4320 5556

91 Holden Street, Gosford

Provide information about services and support available for carers, assistance in navigating health and community services, guidance with Centrelink Carer Payment and Carer Allowance claims, emotional support, and face to face appointments with other relevant services such as Carer Gateway and NDIS.

ٻ Coastlink Central Coast respite & Community Care www .coastlink .org .au info@coastlink .org .au  4321 1022

Provides support for carers, which includes programs, services and concessions or short term planned respite.

ٻ Just Better Care – gosford

mailcc@justbettercare .com  4331 0200

To deliver to people who are ageing or living with disability, exceptional personalised in-home community support services that add value to their lives.

Domestic Violence

ٻ Australia’s National research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANrOWS)

www .anrows .org .au  1800 737 732 enquiries@anrows .org .au

Every aspect of our work is motivated by the right of women and children to live free from violence and in safe, equitable communities.

ٻ BaptistCare HopeStreet

Counselling & Family Services Tuggerah  1300 275 227

www .baptistcare .org .au/hopestreet ask@baptistcare .org .au

BaptistCare HopeStreet

Offers programs to give you access to effective tools, confidence or support to deal with relationship breakdowns, domestic and family violence, grief and loss, anxiety and depression as a first step in thinking more clearly and feeling supported. Their clinically trained team on the CC (based in Tuggerah) provide hope in a safe and confidential space through case work, counselling for individuals, five-years-old and above, relationship counselling and groups. Their services are offered at various HopeStreet sites face-to-face, online or via phone.

Services include: Individual, relationships and family counselling, child and adolescent counselling (from the age of 5), art and play therapy, case work, Work and Development Order scheme (WDO).

Living Beyond Abuse: A support group for women who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Pathways to Parenting: For parents who have children in out of home care who would like to build healthier relationships with their children.

Brave Me: Brave Me is a resilience-based initiative designed to support children aged 8 – 12 facing challenges such as family instability, trauma, bullying, or mental health issues.

Children’s and Adolescents’ Support Groups: A safe place for children who have experienced violence in the home to express their feelings about the violence, learn who they can go to if they feel afraid or unsafe, and realise they are not alone.

ٻ Carrie’s Place Outreach Support

carriesplace .org .au

info@carriesplace .org .au

 4934 2585

 4933 1960 (after hrs)

An outreach worker is available to assist with crisis or transitional accommodation and support services for people who are at risk of homelessness and/or who are experiencing domestic violence.

ٻ CatholicCare Central Coast (CCCC)

www .catholiccaredbb .org .au

info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

 1800 324 924

Integrated Domestic & Family Violence Services – We provide advocacy and support with court processes, Victim Services claims, reporting to Police and access to ongoing supports within the community. We provide information and connection with specific supports, exploring options based on a complete safety and needs assessment.

Staying Home Leaving Violence – For women wanting to stay in their home, we work with the police for exclusion orders and provide a safety audit of your home and can assist with security upgrades. We make your home and family safer. If you want to leave, we help with safe leaving plans and emergency accommodation.

Counselling – We offer general counselling via online, telehealth or in person.

Female Victim Support – Support groups and counselling.

Men’s Behaviour Change Program: Back on Track – Is an intensive group work program for men who are beginning to recognise their behaviours as controlling and violent and wish to choose safe and respectful ways of relating with their families and others.

Central Coast Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

(Statewide service)  1800WDVCAS - 1800 938 227

www .ccdvcas .org .au

Women’s support service

Women’s Domestic Violence support service – Providing case coordination/case management and court advocacy support to women and their children experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.

ٻ Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre

ccwh .org .au hello@ccwh .org .au  4324 2533

Centres in Woy Woy, Wyoming and Wyong. Providing holistic health services to women. Services include clinical health services, general and specialist counselling, domestic, family and sexual violence casework, therapeutic and social groups, advocacy and referral, and a safe space for women.

ٻ Coast Shelter  4325 3540

www .coastshelter .org .au admin@coastshelter .org .au

Domestic Violence Rapid Enhancement (DVRE) Program provides crisis support to women and children who are escaping domestic, abusive relationship and family violence, and are at risk of homelessness. This could include: 28-day temporary accommodation. Emotional and crisis counselling support .Safety planning information. After-hours crisis support. Essential items: food, clothing, baby items and toiletries. Support Housing assistance and advocacy

Counselling . Domestic Violence payments Domestic Violence Mental Health Plan.

Reflect and Respect is a community-based Healthy Relationships program designed specifically for young women

who experience or are at risk of experiencing domestic, sexual and family violence. The primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery and empowerment.

ٻ Community Support and Outreach Services

Central Coast – Narara

www .communitysos .com .au  4329 4477

reception@communitysos .com .au

Financial counselling, no interest loans, helping with tax, food pantry, relief beyond crises (DV related), energy vouchers.

ٻ Domestic Violence Services

www .mymomentum .org .au info@mymomentum .org .au

Domestic & Family Violence  1800 387 867

Emergency accommodation to women who are experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless due to domestic and family violence.

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service  1800 RESPECT (1800

NSW Sexual Health Info Link  1800 451 624

www .shil .nsw .gov .au

Provides information and referral.

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline  1800 424 017 / 8585 0333 nswsexualviolence .fullstop .org .au info@fullstop .org .au

The service offers trauma-specialist counselling, phone and online support, information, referrals, and debriefing for professionals, helping individuals manage the impacts of sexual assault and access medical, legal and emotional support.

Wyong Police DV Team  4356 6099

ٻ Jodie’s Place  4990 9609

24/7 Emergency Line  0488 246 693

https://www .jodiesplace .org hdvsas@bigpond .com

Provides crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing or escaping domestic violence.

ٻ Mensline Australia  1300 789 978

https://mensline .org .au/

Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support and information service.

ٻ Men’s referral Service (No to Violence)  1300 766 491

https://ntv .org .au

This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.

ٻ Peninsula lighthouse  0417 472 374 www .peninsulalighthouse .org enquiries@peninsulalighthouse .org

Seeks to serve those by providing appropriate support systems for those suffering the trauma of domestic and family violence.

ٻ St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies) www .vinnies .org .au vinnies@vinnies .org .au

Provides compassionate support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, domestic violence, or social isolation through emergency relief, housing assistance and community services.

Gosford  4322 5861

Wyong  4353 5614

ٻ Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Community

www .tnc .org .au  4396 1555

reception@tnc .org .au

7 – 9 Summerside Street, Toukley

We provide referrals, counselling and practical support to those experiencing Family and Domestic Violence.

ٻ Willow – Women’s legal on the go  1800 957 679

www .willow .org .au

reception@wlsnsw .org .au

We give free confidential advice about family law, domestic violence, sexual assault and discrimination to women anywhere in NSW. We help women who don’t speak English. We can speak to you with an interpreter. We will listen to your story. It will be private. We can help regardless of what type of visa you have. We provide advice over the telephone.

ٻ Women’s legal Service NSW  8745 6900

wlsnsw .org .au

Legalhelp@wlsnsw .org .au

Is a specialist, state-wide community legal centre providing free confidential legal advice to women across NSW. We combine individual legal assistance with education, law reform and advocacy, ensuring women’s lived experience drives systemic change.

We prioritise women’s safety and economic security. We work across family law, family and domestic violence, sexual violence, discrimination, workplace rights and institutional abuse, with a focus on supporting women experiencing violence and systemic inequality.

ٻ 1800rESPECT

www .1800respect .org .au  1800 737 732

1800RESPECTenquiries@health .telstra .com

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Drug

& Alcohol Services

Drug & Alcohol Services

ٻ After Hours Emergency Contact Numbers

Ambulance or Police  000

NSW Mental Health Telephone Access Line  1800 011 511

Link2home – Emergency Accommodation  1800 152 152

ٻ ADiS – Alcohol & Drug information Service  1800 422 599  1800 250 015

yourroom .health .nsw .gov .au/getting-help/Pages/adis .aspx

A free and confidential counselling helpline for residents with concerns around alcohol and/or drug misuse.

ٻ Al-Anon (for family members)  1300 252 666 alanonnorthernnsw@bigpond .com office@al-anon .org .au

A fellowship for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

ٻ Alateen (for family members)  1300 252 666 alanonnorthernnsw@bigpond.com office@al-anon.org.au

A fellowship for teenager’s whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

ٻ Alcohol and Drug information Service  1800 250 015 yourroom .health .nsw .gov .au/getting-help/Pages/adis .aspx

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Central Coast

.aa .org .au

www .aameetings .org .au

4323 3890

.org .au

It is a free, peer-led support service for individuals who want to stop drinking and recover from alcoholism through shared experience and regular group meetings. ٻ Allied information & Counselling

For people thinking about changing

Central Coast Harm Minimisation Team

Needle and Syringe Program

Gosford  4320 2753

Long Jetty  4336 7760

Wyong  4394 8298

Woy Woy  4344 8472

Clean Up Hot Line  1800 633 353

For reporting improperly discarded syringes in public areas.

ٻ Central Coast local Health District

Drug & Alcohol Services

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au  4394 4880

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

Services include: Intake over the phone; Inpatient Detoxification Unit; Opioid Treatment Programs; Prevention Programs; Aboriginal Services; GP Liaison Officer; Individual and Group Counselling; and MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment).

Programs include: Hospital Inpatient Consultation and Liaison; Specialist Medical Assessment and Treatment; and Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting.

ٻ CMA (Crystal Meth Australia)  0493 142 522

cma-australia .org .au

info@cma-australia .org .au

A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope to help each other recover from addiction to crystal methamphetamine (“ice”).

ٻ Community Drug Action Team (CDAT)  0491 080 783

nswcdat .org .au

info@nswcdat .org .au

CDATs establish and strengthen partnerships amongst community members, local service providers and other stakeholders to develop common goals to address local legal and illegal drug and alcohol issues.

ٻ Community Health Centres

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au Killarney Vale and Long Jetty

Woy

You can access a range of health services through these centres such as community nursing, youth services, child and family health, family counselling, mental health services, drug and alcohol services.

ٻ Detox Units

.healthdirect .gov .au

Supports an Alcohol and Other Drugs program which provides free counselling and education for young people who may be concerned about their own (or their friends’) use of alcohol and other drugs.

ٻ Family Drug Support 

368 186 www .familydrugsupport .org .au general@fds .org .au

24-hour national support line, family support meetings, educational programs and online information and tools.

ٻ HiV – AiDS – HEP C www .hep .org .au acon@acon .org .au

ACON (Aids Council of NSW)  1800 063 060

Q-Life – Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service  1800 184 527

Hepatitis Infoline  1800 803 990

PEP Hotline – post exposure prophylaxis  1800 737 669

ٻ MEriT

(Magistrate Early Referral Into Treatment)  4320 3057

www .health .nsw .gov .au/aod/resources/Pages/meritfactsheet .aspx

CCLHD-DAMERIT@health .nsw .gov .au

Provides access to a wide range of alcohol and other drug treatment services for 12 weeks.

ٻ Narcotics Anonymous Australia  1300 652 820

Various locations www .na .org .au

info@na .org .au

Support Group for people affected with Narcotic Addictions. ٻ National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline  1800 250 015

ٻ Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)

Kullaroo/Wallama/Central Coast  4394 4880 Newcastle OTP  4016 4514

NSW Opioid Treatment Line (OTL)  1800 642 428

Sydney Private Clinic – Royal North Shore  9926 7111

ٻ Quitline  137 848

www .quit .org .au/articles quit@cancervic .org .au

A free, confidential service that helps people quit smoking and vaping through tailored advice, support programs

ٻ Useful Websites

Alcohol & Drug Foundation (ADF)

www .adf .org .au adf@adf .org .au

Central Coast Local Health District

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

Contact Service for people living with HIV

www .positivelife .org .au

NSW Department of Health www .health .nsw .gov .au

Your Room

www .yourroom .health .nsw .gov .au

The National Depression Initiative www .beyondblue .org .au

Information for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

www .blackdoginstitute .org .au

Family Drug Support www .fds .org .au

ٻ Wesley Mission

Wesley Youth Outreach Central Coast (WYOCC)

www .wesleymission .org .au/get-support/youth-services

WYOCentralCoast@wesleymission .org .au

Financial & Gambling  4351 0116 / 1300 827 638

www .wesleymission .org .au

admintuggerah@wesleymission .org .au

Rehabilitation

ٻ Central Intake Service  4353 9799 / 1800 999 880

www .nsw .gov .au/departments-and-agencies/snswlhd/ our-services/central-intake

SNSWLHD-CommunityIntake@health .nsw .gov .au

Helps you connect to the most appropriate services to meet your needs

ٻ Dooralong Transformation Centre

Male & Female Rehabilitation  4355 8000

my .salvos .org .au/about-us/contact-us/find-the-salvos-nearyou/place/rldc/

ٻ Dual Diagnosis rehabilitation

Kedesh, Berkeley  4222 1800 www .kedesh .com .au admissions@kedesh .com .au

ٻ g-line NSW – gambling  1800 633 635 www .gamblinghelponline .org .au  1800 858 858

ٻ OTP rehabs

Phoebe House (Women)  9005 1570 accounts@phoebehousorg .au

OTL – Opioid Treatment Line  1800 642 428 Information, education, referral and forum for methadone and buprenorphine service issues (previously MACS).

ٻ rehabilitation – Females (only)

Kamira Farm, Hamlyn Terrace  4392 1341

www .kamira .com .au Info@kamira .com .au

ٻ SMArT recovery  9373 5100

www .smartrecoveryaustralia .com .au smartrecovery@srau .org .au

Provides drug & alcohol addiction treatment through evidence-based group self-help.

ٻ The glen rehabilitation Centre – Men and Women

www .theglencentre .org .au  4388 6360 intake@theglencentre .org .au

12-week residential program, holistic treatment spiritually, mentally and physically. Clients are offered group work, individual counselling, case management, educational support, work programs, sporting activities, acupuncture and various specialised services such as grief and trauma, financial, gambling, parenting and anger management.

ٻ The involuntary Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program (iDAT)

www .health .nsw .gov .au  0491 080783

Cclhd-drugalcoholcc@health .nswgov .au  4394 8000

Provides medically supervised withdrawal & rehabilitation for individuals with severe substance dependence who are at risk of serious harm & have refused voluntary treatment.

ٻ Wyong Hospital – Detox Centre  4394 8000

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

Provides inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation accommodation programs for young and adult men and women over 17 years old whose misuse of alcohol and other drugs poses a serious threat to their own or others’ health or safety. Services include education, counselling, group therapy, journals, a 12 step program, video discussion and relapse prevention. Follow-up outpatient support and counselling for individuals and family members are available 7 days a week.

Support for family Members

Alanon (for adults)  1300 252 666

alanonnorthernnsw@bigpond .com

office@al-anon .org .au

A fellowship for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

ٻ Alateen

www .al-anon .org .au  1300 252 666

office@al-anon .org .au

Alateen is a fellowship for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

ٻ Barnardos Australia

www .barnardos .org .au

intro@barnardos .org .au

Wyong  4352 5900

Barnardos endeavours to break the cycle of abuse and neglect by strengthening families who are struggling with life’s significant challenges.

ٻ Family Drug Support  1300 368 186

www .familydrugsupport .org .au

general@fds .org .au

ٻ Nar-Anon  0408 311 821

nar-anon.org.au

melbnfg .secretary@gmail .com

Self-help support groups for family & friends of compulsive drug users. The website link to the online meetings is: nar-anon .org .au/online-meetings

Emergency Relief Assistance

ٻ Because We Care Boutique

Glenning Valley  0492 914 262

A free service run by stylist volunteer assisting women trying to re-enter the workforce by providing professional attire & support prior to interviews. Casual attire is also available.

ٻ Benevolent Society

Kanwal  4394 2500

reception .kanwal@benevolent .org .au

The Entrance  4321 8601

reception .theentrance@benevolent .org .au

Fresh food (subject to availability), frozen meals, Information and referral services, computer, printing, playgroups, parenting and education programs.

ٻ Central Coast Council  4306 7900

Central Coast Community Directory www .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au

Information about services and internet access.

ٻ Coast & Country Primary Care – Erina ccpc@ccpc .com .au  4365 2294

CCPC HoTS hots@ccpc .com .au

Homeless assertive outreach program. Providing health by registered nurse, social assistance and advocacy.

ٻ Coast Shelter

coastshelter .org .au  4325 3540

admin@coastshelter .org .au

Provides: Free meals, Assessment and referral for emergency accommodation to relevant agencies, No Interest Loans (NILS) for people on low incomes to purchase essential items, Energy Accounts Payment, Assistance (EAPA) to help people in hardship pay gas and/or electricity bills, Food hampers.

ٻ Community Support and Outreach Services

Central Coast – SOS

www .communitysos .com .au  4329 4477

reception@communitysos .com .au

Financial counselling, no-interest loans, food pantry, emergency relief, information and referrals

ٻ Community Transport Central Coast

info@ctccl .org .au  4355 4588

Transport the disadvantaged for their appointments.

ٻ Connect Church Pantry Club – Umina Beach

connecting@connectchurchub .org .au  4344 2509

Food pantry (Friday 10.00am to 12.20pm) and emergency food packages.

ٻ Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

https://tnc .org .au/food-support  4396 1555

reception@tnc .org .au

7 – 9 Summerside Street, Toukley

Our Emergency Relief program offers short-term assistance to help people meet essential needs, reduce stress, and connect with longer-term support options. Depending on your situation, assistance may include: Food parcels and hampers; Support for payment of PBS medicines; Material goods and services, such as clothing, blankets and swags; Transport assistance for essential appointments;’ and Utility bill assistance to help keep the lights on and the water running

Emergency Food Relief, Financial Crisis and Material Aid

ٻ Community Support and Outreach Services

Central Coast SOS

www .communitysos .com .au  4329 4477

reception@communitysos .com .au

ٻ St Vincent De Paul Society NSW  13 18 12 / 9568 0262

ٻ The Salvation Army NSW Property Trust  13 72 58

ٻ gosford CBD Community Hub

www .wnci .org .au  4326 7359

GCCH@wnci .com .au

We offer crisis assistance in the form of food hampers and we have a small food co-op onsite, where people can come in and shop to purchase affordable groceries. We offer information, advice and referrals to other specialised services and opportunities for social participation for community members. Opening Hours: Mon – Thur 9am – 3 pm.

ٻ Home in place – The Meeting Place  1300 333 733 homeinplace .org centralcoast@homeinplace .org

1 Northumberland Way, Tumbi Umbi

Provide emergency food relief.

ٻ Hope Unlimited Church hopeuc .com  4393 3764

reception@hopeuc .com

Monday, Wednesday from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm

Provide free food and/or Food Bank (food at cheaper prices), pastor care to the community.

ٻ Mary Mac’s Place

marymacs@catholiccaredbb .org .au  4341 0584

Take-away meals, laundry and shower facilities, food hampers.

Neighbourhood Centres

ٻ Bateau Bay admin@bbnc .org .au  4332 7450

ٻ Berkeley Vale manager@bvnc .org .au  4388 5801

ٻ Community Support and Outreach Services Central Coast SOS  4329 4477 www .communitysos .com .au reception@communitysos .com .au

ٻ gosford regional Community Services gcch@wnci .com .au  4323 7483

ٻ green Point/Terrigal Community Services info@greenpointcommunitycentre .com .au  4367 7591

ٻ Kariong admin@knc .net .au  4340 1724

ٻ Kincumber reception@kdnc .org .au  4363 1044

ٻ Northern lakes ask@uniting .org  1800 864 846

ٻ San remo theepicentre@sanremo .org .au  4390 7888

ٻ The Entrance theentrancenc .inc@gmail .com  4332 4545

ٻ Toukley admin@tnc .org .au  4396 1555

ٻ Wyoming Community Centre account@grcs .org .au  4323 7483

ٻ Wyong support@wnci .com .au  4353 1750

Neighbourhood Centres primary focus is on early intervention and the provision of information to empower the community to help themselves. They provide social, physical, financial, cultural and mental health supports, educational workshops, community engagement events, children and young people’s activities and family services. Other services provided are: advice and/or referrals to other specialist services including family violence and homelessness services, disaster recovery, electricity vouchers (EAPA), emergency food and material aid assistance, financial counselling, food hampers, frozen meals, NILS loans, op shops, tax help and travel and opal card assistance. Some Centres also have community gardens, cultural gardens, men’s sheds and youth services. Call the centre in your area to find out more.

Police Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC)

www .pcycnsw .org .au

Bateau Bay bateaubay@pcycnsw .org .au  4332 7000

Umina Beach uminabeach@pcycnsw .org .au  4344 7851

Provides healthy activities (all ages) for the community.

ٻ Safelink Alliance inc safelinkalliance .com safelinkalliance@gmail .com

Monday 6pm at Kibble Park, Donnison Street, Gosford

Provide essential services to those in need, including meals, toiletries, clothing, pantry items, washing & drying services. Connect individuals with other vital services, offering personalised recommendations to help improve their circumstances. ٻ Salvation Army – Salvos

Toukley  4937 2188

Tuggerah  4351 5873

Umina  4344 1965

West Gosford  4322 1755

Clothing and household items, electricity vouchers, emergency relief vouchers, food hampers, loans.

ٻ St Vincent de Paul Society NSW – Vinnies www .vinnies .org .au vinnies@vinnies .org .au

Gosford  4322 5861

Wyong  4353 5614

Provides compassionate support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, domestic violence, or social isolation through emergency food, clothing, non-interest loans and household items, housing assistance, and community services.

ٻ The Community Hub group –Safe Hands Family Services Hub tash@safehandsfs .org .au

Warrigal Street, The Entrance. Family Support Service. Open by appointment. Ring or text Natasha Harman  0498 624 476

ٻ The Shirley Shuttle shirleyshuttleinc .org .au  4355 4588

Transporting cancer patients to treatment across the Central Coast.

ٻ Wesley Dalmar – Tuggerah admintuggerah@wesleymission .org .au  4305 3300

Free personal, financial and legal counselling. Gambling addiction. Children in foster care.

ٻ Other websites that can be helpful: Ask Izzy askizzy .org .au

A website that can help you search for support services nearby such as housing, food, money help, family violence support, counselling and Centrelink.

Infoexchange https://www .infoxchange .org/au

We work with community, government and corporate partners to solve issues around homelessness, family violence, mental health and disability, as well as supporting Indigenous communities, women, youth and families.

Crisis Relief Resources additional services listed as follows:

Central Coast Council Disaster Dashboard emergency .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/dashboard/overview

Domestic Violence

www .ccdvc .org .au/local-services/

Additional support services and resources.

Family and Parenting Support

ٻ BaptistCare  1300 130 225

www .baptistcare .org .au btuggerah@baptistcare .org .au

ٻ BaptistCare HopeStreet  1300 275 227

Counselling & Family Services – Tuggerah  4352 7900

www .baptistcare .org .au/hopestreet ask@baptistcare .org .au

BaptistCare HopeStreet: Their clinically trained team on the CC provide hope in a safe and confidential space through case work, counselling for individuals, five-years-old and above, relationship counselling and groups. Their services are offered at various face-to-face, online or via phone. Services include: Individual, relationships and family counselling. Child and adolescent counselling 5 upwards. Art and Play therapy. Case work. Work and Development Order Scheme.

Brave Me: Brave Me is a resilience-based initiative designed to support children aged 8–12 facing challenges such as family instability, trauma, bullying, or mental health issues.

Living Beyond Abuse: A support group for women who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Pathways to Parenting: For parents who have children in out of home care who would like to build healthier relationships with their children.

ٻ Bears of Hope  1300 114 673

bearsofhope .org .au

contact@bearsofhope .org .au

Bereavement counsellors with lived experience online, face-to-face & phone support, support families who experienced the loss of a baby. Free Online Counselling.

ٻ Camp Australia

oshc@campaustralia .com .au  1300 105 343

We employ the best educators to deliver enriching experiences to children before school, after school and in their holidays.

ٻ Catholic Care Central Coast  1800 324 924

www .catholiccaredbb .org .au

Domestic Violence Support

info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

Integrated Domestic & Family Violence Services: We provide advocacy and support with court processes, Victim Services claims, reporting to Police and access to ongoing supports within the community. We provide information and connection with specific supports, exploring options based on a complete safety and needs assessment.

Staying Home Leaving Violence: For women wanting to stay in their home, we work with the police for exclusion orders and provide a safety audit of your home and can assist with security upgrades. We make your home and family safer. If you want to leave, we help with safe leaving plans and emergency accommodation.

Counselling: We offer general counselling via online, telehealth or in person.

Female Victim Support: Support groups and counselling.

ٻ Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre

www .ccwh .org .au

hello@ccwh .org .au

Woy Woy, Wyoming, Wyong  4324 2533

Provides holistic health services to women. Services include clinical health services, general and specialist counselling, domestic, family and sexual violence casework, therapeutic and social groups, advocacy and referral, and a safe space for women.

ٻ Central Coast Family Support Services  4340 1585

www .ccfss .org .au

ccfss@ccfss .com .au

Family Support: Provides support for parents living on the Central Coast with children 0-12 years of age. Includes support for young parents, families of children with additional needs and disabilities, and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Peer Support Group: Meets first Wednesday of the month in Wyong and last Wednesday of the month in Kariong, 10am-12pm.

Parenting Courses and Education: CCFSS facilitate a range of evidence-based parenting education courses, such as Triple P, Circle of Security, Tuning In To Kids and 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching, at various locations across the Central Coast.

ٻ Centrelink Assistance – Coast Shelter admin@coastshelter .org .au  4325 3540

Providing help to those who have no safe place to call home and help people experiencing domestic and family violence.

ٻ Centrelink Families and Parents  136 150

www .servicesaustralia .gov .au findus .servicesaustralia .gov .au

Family payments, such as family tax benefit, child care subsidy or parental leave pay.

ٻ Coast Community Connections

OccasionalCare@cccl .com .au Gosford  4339 9426 Peninsula  4344 3018 Peninsula Long Day Care  4343 1001 Point Clare  0401 976 537

We support families with long day care, before and after school care and vacation care.

ٻ Coastwide – Child & Family Services  4340 1111

www .ccfdc .com .au admin@ccfdc .com .au

Provide a welcoming friendly and relaxed environment for families, parents and children to meet and share ideas with specialist support services.

ٻ Community Health Centres

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Diamond Women’s Support – gosford info@diamondwomen .com .au  1300 851 592

Provide counselling, support, advocacy and material assistance to women and their families facing unplanned pregnancy.

ٻ FACETS Child and Family Health NSW  4328 7988

Family focused therapy service for pre-school and primary school aged children and their families, addressing concerns about the child’s behaviour, emotions, social relationships and development.

ٻ Family Coast Support – Berkeley Vale damian@familycoastsupport .com  0404 526 123

Support assist with disability, mental health, tenancy, justice advocacy for individuals with cognitive impairment.

ٻ Family Drug Support  1300 368 186 www .fds .org .au general@fds .org .au

24-hour national support line, family support meetings, educational programs and online information and tools.

ٻ Family referral Service  1300 006 480 Support you to find the right services for you or your family.

ٻ Family relationship Advice line  1800 050 321 Provides info, support and advice on family relationship issues and on parenting arrangements after separation.

ٻ Happiness Habits-Central Coast  0466 542 779 Emergency (24/7)  0488 246 693 hello@happinesshabits .org .au www .happinesshabits .org .au

Supporting disadvantaged women through mentoring, workshops, referrals and social support.

ٻ Headspace www .headspace .org .au Gosford  4304 7870 Lake Haven  4394 9100 Wyong  4394 9180

A free youth mental health service for young people aged 12–25 and supports young people and their families/friends/ carers with mild to moderate mental health concerns.

ٻ Hope Family Cottage  1300 045 020

www .hopefamilycottage .com .au  0494 027 776

admin@hopefamilycottage .com .au

Facilitated ‘Hand-Overs’ and ‘Hand-Backs’ are for parents/ carers who are progressing to being able to manage contact visits themselves or for situations in which parents/carers simply prefer to not see each other.

ٻ interrelate – gosford

interrelate .org .au  1300 473 528

Provides assistance for families where a child or young person’s mental health and wellbeing are at risk.

ٻ Mosaic Multicultural Connections

mosaicmc .org .au  1800 813 205 info@mosaicmc .org .au

Settlement services personalized support for people, family’s refugee, migrants & humanitarian backgrounds, includes information casework, referrals & advocacy.

ٻ Northern Settlement Services  4334 3877 info@mosaicmc .org .au

Family and community settlement services – includes info, casework, referrals and advocacy.

ٻ Oasis Centre (Salvation Army) 15 Hely Street, Wyong www .salvationarmy .org .au  4353 9799

Youth 12–24. Provide one-on-one, individual case management, car driver mentoring and training, provide cheap lunch from on-site cafe.

ٻ Parental intake line

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au/services/children-services/ Gosford  4328 7901 Wyong  4394 8203

This Line is a single point of entry to secondary services for families expecting a baby or with children under the age of five years who require additional support or assistance with parenting issues.

ٻ Parentline  1300 130 052

www .parentline .org .au info@parentline .org .au

ٻ Parents Pathways  4015 8400

maiwel .com .au employmentservices@maiwel .com .au

Helps parents with children under 6 years to plan and prepare for future study or employment.

Playing Around the World

(Mosaic Multicultural Connections)  1800 813 205 mosaicmc .org .au info@mosaicmc .org .au

Blue Haven Community Centre, Gosford, The Entrance Community, Watanobbi Community Centre

Natalia  0431 491 748 Helen  0434 426 981

Linking the culture and experience from different members of diverse communities through a range of children’s activities and bring families together, share ideas, friendship and give children the opportunity to learn through play.

ٻ Playgroups NSW  1800 171 882

www .playgroupnsw .org .au/ admin@playgroupnsw .org .au

Provides opportunities for children to explore, interact and play with other children and provides information about attending playgroups.

ٻ relationships Australia  1300 364 277 www .relationships .org .au enquries@ransw .org .au

Central Coast  4389 8760

Provides relationship support services for individuals, couples and families.

ٻ Safe Hands Family Services

 0498 624 476 safehandsfs .org admin@safehandsfs .org .au

Supports parents and carers through all stages of their child’s development (0–18 years) by delivering online, face-to-face Family Court and DCJ-approved Evidence-Based Parenting Programs, workshops and parent coaching, along with Social and Emotional Well-being Programs that enable them to enhance their relationships. Also deliver domestic violence and healthy relationship programs for men, women and children.

Samaritans  1300 656 366

supportadvisor@samaritans .org .au

Samaritans – Daily Living  1300 656 366 www .samaritans .org .au

Our friendly team can support you with your day-to-day activities. Whether that is keeping up with household tasks, personal care, accessing the community or building your skills, we can help.

Family and Community  4384 8436

elevateyf@samaritans .org .au

Intensive Family Preservation: Is an outreach service that aims to keep families together and reduce the risk of children entering the Out Of Home Care system. IFP focus on providing support for families with a child or young person aged between 0 and 15 years, in both Gosford & Wyong. Referrals can only be made through Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

Elevate Youth & Families  4384 8436

elevateyf@samaritans .org .au

Formerly known as EIA is an innovative program that works with youth and families going through challenging times. Together we will recognise your strengths to help you and your family to achieve your goals.

Family Intervention Service  6539 3465

This service can provide family therapy and support for young people, children, and their families/carers. We deliver clinical

family therapy intervention including face-to-face or telephone counselling, educational workshops, programs and support groups. Can assist young people, children and their families/carers who are clients of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Youth Initiative  0418 571 131

Yiadmin@samaritans .org .au  0457 071 575

A support service for young people leaving statutory out-of-home care (OOHC). It is for young people who are identified as being vulnerable to experiencing homelessness on exit from care. The program aims to: build the long-term capacity and resilience of young people, permanently divert them from the homelessness service system. YI is run by Samaritans in partnership with Path2Change and My Foundations Youth Housing.

ٻ Saver Plus – Smith Family long Jetty  1300 610 355 Financial Literacy and savings program for young people and adults on low incomes to assist building savings.

ٻ SMS4Dads  4921 6401 www .sms4dads .com .au info@sms4dads .com .au

Fathers, Dads-to-be, Families and Health Professionals. Receive free text messages, support, info and tips – especially for dads and dads-to-be.

ٻ Step Together  1800 875 204 steptogether .nsw .gov .au

We are a support service. Our helpline and online chat function is staffed by a team of case workers, specialising in family and community support. They are supervised by a Senior Case Manager, with expertise in Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) engagement and intervention.

ٻ St Philip’s Christian College  4949 2949 youngparents@spcc .nsw .edu .au  0417 653 627

Free school education for young parents. Inclusive, high quality and flexible learning in a safe and supportive environment, with an onsite Early Learning Centre.

ٻ St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies)

www .vinnies .org .au vinnies@vinnies .org .au

Gosford  4322 5861

Wyong  4353 5614

ٻ Tresillian Family Care Centres  1300 272 736

www .tresillian .org .au

Parenting service offering families guidance in the early years of their child’s life, support new parents around breastfeeding and settling baby, as well as dealing with post-natal depression and nutrition.

ٻ Uniting  1800 864 846

www .uniting .org ask@uniting .org

Burnside Doorways Central Coast (for adults over 25 years)

Doorways offers a drop-in service for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We help you with housing, health, and community service support.

Family Services: So we provide a range of services, programs and family-based centres, designed to help you navigate the many unique challenges you and your family face each day.

Foster Care: What you can expect is our support at every step of the way – with expert guidance, a strong caring community, and resources to help you navigate your fostering journey.

Reconnecting Adolescents & Parents (RAPT)

A community-based early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12–18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.

Doorways for Youth: Youth homelessness support, case coordination, advocacy, and referrals.

Family Services: So we provide a range of services, programs and family-based centres, designed to help you navigate the many unique challenges you and your family face each day.

Foster Care: What you can expect is our support at every step of the way – with expert guidance, a strong caring community, and resources to help you navigate your fostering journey.

Reconnecting Adolescents & Parents (RAPT): A communitybased early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12–18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families.

ٻ Wesley Mission

www .wesleymission .org .au

Specialist Homelessness Services – Families CC homelessservices@wesleymission .org .au

Wesley offers case management support to families who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. We support families whose tenancies are at risk.

Wesley Youth Outreach Central Coast (WYOCC)

www .wesleymission .org .au/get-support/youth-services/ WYOCentralCoast@wesleymission .org .au

Financial & Gambling  4351 0116 / 1300 827 638

Gosford  4305 3301

Head Office  9263 5555

Tuggerah  4305 3300

admintuggerah@wesleymission .org .au

Financial and Gambling Services

ٻ Beyond Debt  1300 284 091

ٻ Central Coast gambling Solutions www .problemgambling .net .au  4344 7992 gamblingsolutions@cccl .com .au

Gosford, Kincumber, Woy Woy is a NSW Seniors’ Activity

Provides free, confidential counselling and support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm. Services include financial counselling, therapeutic support, and community education.

ٻ Centrelink – income management  1800 132 594 findus .servicesaustralia .gov .au www .servicesaustralia .gov .au

Require Centrelink customer access number.

ٻ Coast Shelter Community Centre – North gosford www .coastshelter .org .au  4325 3540 admin@coastshelter .org .au

347 Mann Street, North Gosford, 2250

Provides a range of services and personal support for people experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence.

ٻ Community Support and Outreach Services Central Coast Narara www .communitysos .com .au  4329 4477 reception@communitysos .com .au

Financial counselling, no interest loans, helping with tax, food pantry, youth skills program, relief beyond crises (DV related), energy vouchers.

ٻ Financial Counselling Australia  1800 007 007

www .financialcounsellingaustralia .org .au

info@financialcounsellingaustralia .org .au

ٻ National Debt Help line  1800 007 007

www .ndh .org .au

Financial Counselling for people in financial difficulties.

ٻ gambleAware – North Sydney Central Coast Tuggerah and Gosford 24/7  1800 858 858

www .gambleaware .nsw .gov .au 9am–5pm  1300 827 638

gamblingcounselling@wesleymission .org .au

Free gambling and financial counselling for anyone experiencing gambling harm directly or indirectly. Plus, workshops and community initiatives that promote early intervention and awareness.

ٻ gambleAware Helpline gamblinghelp .nsw .gov .au  1800 858 858

24/7 confidential helpline for anyone affected by gambling harm. Day or night, you can talk to a trained professional about your concerns whether it’s your own gambling or someone else’s. You’re not alone, and support is always available.

ٻ gambling Anonymous

gaaustralia .org .au Gary  0451 034 216 204 Central Coast Hwy, Long Jetty – Meet on Monday at 6pm

Offers free, peer-led support groups where individuals share experiences and follow a 12-step program to recover from problem gambling.

ٻ gosford CBD Community Hub www .wnci .org .au  4326 7359

GCCH@wnci .com .au

Food Co-op, information, advice, referrals to other specialist services, financial counselling and general support. Food assistance/food hampers.

ٻ Mosaic Multicultural Connections

mosaicmc .org .au  1800 813 205

info@mosaicmc .org .au

Gambling awareness program offer culturally appropriate education and support. Culturally sensitive workshops in your language, direct connections to specialist gambling counsellors.

ٻ revenue NSW

www .revenue .nsw .gov .au  9689 6200

Collecting revenues, administering grants and recovering debts to fund essential State services for the people of NSW in a fair, efficient and timely manner.

ٻ St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies)

Gosford  4322 5861

Wyong  4353 5614

www .vinnies .org .au

vinnies@vinnies .org .au

ٻ Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

No Interest Loans Scheme  4396 1555

tnc .org .au/no-interest-loans

reception@tnc .org .au

7-9 Summerside Street, Toukley

ٻ Wesley Counselling Services – Tuggerah

admin@tnc .org .au

www .wesleymission .org .au  4351 0116

Financial and gambling counselling support.

Health Services

After Hours Doctors

ٻ 13Cure  132 873

To make an online appointment 13cure .com .au

Provides home doctor visits when your regular GP practice is closed.

ٻ National Home Doctors Service (13SiCK)  137 425

To make an online appointment homedoctor .com .au

After hours medical support, bulk-billed, home visits. All day Sundays and public holidays.

BaptistCare HopeStreet  1300 275 227

Counselling & Family Services Tuggerah  4352 7900

www .baptistcare .org .au/hopestreet ask@baptistcare .org .au

BaptistCare HopeStreet: Their clinically trained team on the CC provide hope and services in a safe and confidential space. Their services are offered at various face-to-face, online or via phone. Services include: Individual, relationships and family counselling, child and adolescent counselling (5upwards), art and play therapy, case work, Work and Development Order Scheme.

Brave Me: Brave Me is a resilience-based initiative designed to support children aged 8-12 facing challenges such as family instability, trauma, bullying, or mental health issues.

Pathways to Parenting: For parents who have children in out of home care who would like to build healthier relationships with their children.

ٻ Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre www .ccwh .org .au hello@ccwh .org .au

Woy Woy, Wyoming, Wyong  4324 2533

Provides holistic health services to women. Include clinical health services, general and specialist counselling, domestic, family and sexual violence casework, therapeutic and social groups, advocacy and referral, and a safe space for women.

ٻ Central Coast Family Support Services  4340 1585

CCFSS provides free Parenting Education, Support Groups and Case Management for parents on the Central Coast.

ٻ Centrelink findus .servicesaustralia .gov .au www .servicesaustralia .gov .au

ٻ Coast and Country Primary Care – Erina

Are here to provide quality medical care for you and your family – after hours, when you need it most.

Coast Nutrition: It is a subsidised program that assists people to continue to live in their own home safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible by providing nutrition advice and support. Self Refer via Calling  1800 200 422. People with a disability can contact the CC Community Pathways Team on  1300 106 096 to discuss access to this program.

Counselling: Dedicated to supporting your mental and emotional well-being.

Dietitian: offers personalised guidance tailored to individual needs, supporting healthy lifestyle choices.

Health on the Streets Homelessness Outreach (HoTS): Mobile medical van that offers free health care for mental and physical well-being. We connect folks to the things they need, such as NDIS, rehab and social services.

Home & Community Supports: We support your daily living with flexible help for tasks like shopping, cooking, transport, and social activities – empowering your independence at home and in the community.

Occupational Therapy: Services are designed to empower individuals to overcome challenges and improve their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Plan Management: Simplifies provider payments from your NDIS package, eliminating stress and confusion. You stay in control, selecting providers and optimising your funding with ease. We will pay your service providers, assist you to monitor package funds and provide monthly balances and monthly statements.

Support Coordination: Provides tailored support coordination to optimise your NDIS plan. Our service helps you understand the NDIS process, find suitable support services and engage effectively with providers to achieve your goals and build your capacity.

Psychology: Dedicated to partnering with you on your mental health journey with attentive listening, genuine care and personalised guidance.

Psychosocial Recovery Coach: Our Psychosocial Recovery Coaches blend mental health expertise with support coordination, offering hope and guidance to individuals with psychosocial disabilities on their path to recovery. We assist with personal recovery, goal identification and recovery plan development, empowering you to take control of your recovery journey.

ٻ Community Based Services – gosford

Child & Family Health  4328 7900

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

Provides free, early childhood health and parenting support services to families with children aged 0 – 12 years, including developmental checks, breastfeeding advice, sleep and behaviour guidance, and referrals to specialist care.

You can access a range of health services through our community health centres such as community nursing, youth services, child family health, family counselling, mental health services, drug and alcohol services.

ٻ Community Health Centres / Child and Family Health

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

and Long

ٻ Diamond Women’s Support – gosford  1300 851 592 info@diamondwomen .com .au

Provide counselling, support, advocacy and material assistance to women and their families facing unplanned pregnancy.

ٻ Headspace

www .headspace .org .au

Gosford  4304 7870

Lake Haven  4394 9100

Wyong  4394 9180

A free youth mental health service for young people aged 12 – 25 and supports young people and their families/friends/ carers with mild to moderate mental health concerns.

ٻ Health Direct  1800 022 222 healthdirect .gov .au feedback@healthdirect .org .au

Provides health information and advice 24 hours.

ٻ Hepatitis infoline  1800 803 990 feedback@healthdirect .org .au

Provides confidential information about hepatitis B and C, including support and referrals.

ٻ Hospitals (including Dental)

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au/contact

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

Gosford Hospital  4320 2111

Long Jetty Health Care Facility  4336 7700

Woy Woy Hospital  4344 8444

Wyong Hospital  4394 8000

ٻ life Without Barriers – Tuggerah  1800 935 483

http://www .lwb .org .au info@lwb .org .au

Engaged in the administration of programs and services for people with disabilities, young people experiencing difficulty, aged care, people with mental health issues, asylum seekers and refugees.

Medical Accommodation or Assistance

ٻ Away from Home Haemodialysis Program

1800 ENABLE  1800 362 253

www .enable .health .nsw .gov .au/services/afhh

If you’re a haemodialysis patient travelling away from home (for study, work or holidays), you may be able to access this treatment.

ٻ Central Coast Kids in Need  4332 4848

www .cckin .com .au

Lorraine lorraine@cckin .com .au  0428 326 284

Rhonda rhonda@cckin .com .au  0410 081 515

Assists local families with accommodation costs to stay with their sick children while undergoing specialised treatment in Sydney/Newcastle hospitals. We also assist with high-cost prescription items, specialised formulas, quality of life equipment and travel expenses.

ٻ Central Coast 2022

Support groups and Services Directory

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au/wp-content/uploads/ SupportDirectory2022 .pdf

Designed for consumers of health services across the Central Coast. Includes support groups for mental health, disability, dementia, parenting, youth, and more.

ٻ life Force Cancer Foundation

www .lifeforce .org .au Jill  0408 610 362

info@lifeforce .org .au Jane  0412 643 751

LFCF supports people dealing with the whole experience of cancer, encouraging expression of all feelings in a safe and caring environment and are now offering online support group meetings and workshops including: Cancer patient/survivor, Qiogong and Art Therapy.

NSW Sexual Health info line  1800 451 624

Provides sexual health information and referral to community members, provides specialist clinical support for Doctors and Nurses who are treating clients with sexual health issues.

ٻ Public Health Dental Service  1300 679 336

NSW Health provides dental services for eligible NSW residents. Public dental clinics are usually located in public hospitals and community health centres.

ٻ Sexual Health Clinic – Holden Street, gosford  4320 2114 www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au/services/sexual-health

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

Hot Line  1800 451 624

Monday–Friday 9am–5.30pm

Provides specialist HIV and Sexual Health service which provides confidential specialist medical care and counselling.

ٻ The Shirley Shuttle shirleyshuttleinc .org .au  4355 4588

Transporting cancer patients to treatment across the central Coast.

Helpline / Lifeline

People in a life-threatening situation should phone 000

ٻ Aging and Disability Commission  1800 628 221 www .ageingdisabilitycommission .nsw .gov .au helpline@adc .nsw .gov .au or commissioner@adc .nsw .gov .au

Focuses on protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation in their home or community.

ٻ Alcohol and Drug information Service  1800 250 015 yourroom .health .nsw .gov .au/getting-help/Pages/adis .aspx

ٻ Anti-Discrimination NSW  1800 670 812 www .antidiscrimination .nsw .gov .au adbcontact@justice .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Arthritis and Osteoporosis Health info line www .arthritisnsw .org .au  1800 011 041

Free telephone call-back health information for children, adults and the elderly with arthritis and osteoporosis.

ٻ The Arthritis Movement  1300 275 826 www .arthritis .org .au

Dedicated to driving progress and improving lives through innovative care, support and relentless advocacy for those impacted by arthritis.

ٻ BaptistCare – Tuggerah btuggerah@baptistcare .org .au  1300 130 225 www .baptistcare .org .au

Providing affordable counselling and art therapy for individuals, couples, children, free Work Development Orders, traumainformed services, including domestic and family violence.

www .beyondblue .org .au

They provide support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Centrelink findus .servicesaustralia .gov .au www .servicesaustralia .gov .au

www .dss .gov .au/child-protection Provides services across prevention and early intervention. child protection, out-of-home care.

.crimestoppers .com .au

.parentsbeyondbreakup .com

.com

Supports Dads and Mums experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety.

ٻ Dementia Helpline – Alzheimer’s Australia (National)

www .dementia .org .au

ٻ DCJ (Child Protection Helpline)  132 111 dcj .nsw .gov .au/children-and-families/protecting-our-kids/ reporting-a-child-at-risk .html

Confidential telephone service for reporting children and young people (under 18) who are suspected to be at risk of significant harm due to abuse, neglect, or other serious concerns.

ٻ Domestic Violence Hotline

ٻ Elders right Australia

700 600 admin@era .asn .au

ٻ Family Drug Support  1300 368 186 www .familydrugsupport .org .au

ٻ Financial Counselling Australia  1800 007 007

www .financialcounsellingaustralia .org .au info@financialcounsellingaustralia .org .au

ٻ gambling Helpline

A free, confidential service that assists problem gamblers and their families in NSW.

ٻ gay and lesbian Counselling line (Twenty10) www .twenty10 .org .au  1800 184 527 admin@glcsnsw .org .au

Provides free, confidential, and inclusive support for LGBTQ+ individuals across NSW.

ٻ gosford Safe Haven  4394 1597

Cnr of Holden Street and Ambulance Street, Gosford www .health .nsw .gov .au/towardszerosuicides/Pages/ safe-haven .aspx

Is a place where you can go to get calm and culturally sensitive support if you are experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts.

ٻ Health Direct

1800 022 222

www .healthdirect .gov .au feedback@healthdirect .org .au

Hepatitis infoline

www .hep .org .au

ٻ HiV – AiDS – HEP C

ACON (Aids Council of NSW)

Q-Life (Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service) 

1800 803 990

063 060

184 527 Hepatitis Infoline

PEP Hotline (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) www .getpep .info

803 990

Provides telephone and web-based counselling, referrals and group support for LGBTI communities. ٻ Housing Services

www .kidshelpline .com .au admin@kidshelpline .com .au

(24 Hours)

.org .au

.lifelinedirect .org .au/centralcoast/services

link2Home

and Youth emergency accommodation.

mensline .org .au

Telephone, online and video counselling and advice for men.

ٻ Mental Health Access line  1800 011 511

www .health .nsw .gov .au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/ support-contact-list .aspx

ٻ Mission Australia Helpline  1800 888 868

www .missionaustralia .com .au

ٻ My Aged Care  1800 200 422

www .myagedcare .gov .au

ٻ National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline  1800 250 015

ٻ National Debt Helpline  1800 007 007

www .ndh .org .au

Offers advice and advocacy for people in financial stress

ٻ National relay Services Helpdesk  1800 555 660 helpdesk@relayservice .com .au MESSAGE-SMS 0416 001 350

ٻ NSW Ageing & Disability Abuse Helpline  1800 628 221

www .ageingdisabilitycommission .nsw .gov .au helpline@adc .nsw .gov .au

Provides support, information and resources for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation.

ٻ NSW Mental Health Access line  1800 011 511

www .health .nsw .gov .au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/ support-contact-list .aspx

ٻ NSW Sexual Violence Helpline  1800 424 017

nswsexualviolence .fullstop .org .au info@fullstop .org .au

ٻ NSW Sexual Health info link  1800 451 624

www .shil .nsw .gov .au

ٻ NSW Victims Access line  1800 633 063

ٻ Nurse Next Door  1800 341 388

ٻ Parentline  1300 130 052

www .parentline .org .au info@parentline .org .au

ٻ Poisons information  131 126

www .poisonsinfo .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Primary Health Network  1300 859 028

www .thephn .com .au

info@thephn .com .au

Works to improve access to primary healthcare by commissioning services, supporting general practices and addressing local health needs through collaboration with hospitals, GPs, allied health and community organisations

ٻ Quitline  137 848

www .quit .org .au/articles quit@cancervic .org .au

A free, confidential service that helps people quit smoking and vaping through tailored advice, support programs ٻ rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline

Information, support and referral for people experiencing mental health issues and for their family or carers.

SES

132 500 ٻ Sexual Assault Services – gosford  4320 3175

Respond to sexual assault at the hospital, short to mid term counseling support, support with reporting to police.

ٻ Standby  1300 727 247 standby .hnecc@socialfutures .org .au

Support to anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide. For individuals, families, schools, the workplace and first responders.

ٻ Step Together  1800 875 204 steptogether .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Suicide Call Back Service 

ٻ Transport info line 

ٻ The Arthritis Movement 

826 www .arthritis .org .au

Dedicated to driving progress and improving lives through innovative care, support and relentless advocacy for those impacted by arthritis.

ٻ Victims Services  1800 633 063 ٻ Wyong Police DV Team  4356 6099 ٻ Youth Accommodation line (13-25 yrs) 

424 830 ٻ 13YArN 

276 www .13yarn .org .au enquiries@13yarn .org .au

Offers a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter, for those who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

ٻ 1800rESPECT  1800 737 732 www .1800respect .org .au

1800RESPECTenquiries@health .telstra .com

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Legal Support

ٻ Central Coast Community legal Centre  4353 4988

www .centralcoastclc .org .au contact@centralcoastclc .org .au

Offers free legal help and support – on the phone, in person or via outreach centres in Gosford, Toukley and Wyong.

ٻ Central Coast Domestic Violence  1800 938 227 Court Advocacy Service (Statewide service)

www .ccdvcas .org .au

Women’s support service

Women’s Domestic Violence support service – Providing case coordination/case management and court advocacy support to women and their children experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.

ٻ Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service  4353 5515

www .cctaas .com .au www .tenants .org .au enquiries@cctaas .com .au contact@tenantsunion .org .au

A Free Advice and Advocacy Service for Central Coast tenants.

ٻ Children’s Court  4353 4988

www .centralcoastclc .org .au 31 Alison Road, Wyong contact@centralcoastclc .org .au

Provides free legal advice and court support for young children (10–18 years).

ٻ Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON)  1800 246 545

www .ewon .com .au complaints@ewon .com .au

Provides free and independent dispute resolution for electricity, gas and some water customers in NSW.

ٻ Fair Trading NSW  133 220

www .fairtrading .nsw .gov .au

Provides information and assistance for consumer issues including home, motor, credit, property and tenancy.

ٻ Family law Court  1300 352 000 fcfcoa .gov .au enquiries@fcfcoa .gov .au

Help with court procedures and file a complaint.

ٻ Family relationship Advice line familyrelationships .gov .au  1800 050 321

A national telephone service to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues.

ٻ Financial rights legal Centre  1800 007 007 financialrights .org .au mobstrong@financialrights .org .au

Provide legal advice.

ٻ Find legal Answers

www .legalanswers .sl .nsw .gov .au  9273 1414 enquiries@sl .nsw .gov .au

Contact us via the State Library’s Ask a Librarian service at www .sl .nsw .gov .au/research-and-collections/ask-librarian

Provides free plain English legal information via the Find Legal Answers website and in NSW public libraries.

ٻ gosford Juvenile Justice Community  4325 6800

www .nsw .gov .au/legal-and-justice/youth-justice info@gosford .justice .nsw .gov .au

Provide case management support for juvenile offenders.

ٻ gosford local Court and Chamber Magistrate gosford  1300 679 272 local-court-gosford@justice .nsw .gov .au

Cnr Donnison St and Henry Parry Drive, Gosford

ٻ interrelate Family Centres – gosford  1300 473 528

www .interrelate .org .au

gosford@interrelate .org .au

Services provided to support individuals and families in strengthening relationships and managing transitions in life, such as divorce, or forming a step family.

ٻ law Access NSW www .lawaccess .nsw .gov .au  1300 888 529

A free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW.

ٻ law Access NSW – legal Aid

ٻ legal Aid NSW – Domestic Violence Unit

.legalaid .nsw .gov .au  9219 6300 domesticviolenceunit@legalaid .nsw .gov .au  1300 979 529

ٻ legal Aid NSW – Early intervention (Family law)

Legal advice and assistance.

ٻ legal Aid NSW – Elder Aduse Service

Legal advice and assistance.

ٻ legal Aid NSW – Work Development Order  4324 5611

wdo@legalaid .nsw .gov .au

Legal advice and assistance.

ٻ libraries

www .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/libraries

Visit your local branch of the CC Library Service to find free, plain English legal information in the Find Legal Answers Tool Kit. Find your local branch at: www .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/ libraries/our-branches

ٻ Moneycare Central Coast – Salvation Army  13 72 58

www .salvationarmy .org .au  1800 722 363 communications@salvationarmy .org .au  4353 9799

Talk through your situation with our professional counsellors, and receive personalised advice on how to get through your money problems and avoid trouble in the future.

ٻ Men’s rights Agency  07 3805 5611

www .mensrights .com .au  0409 269 621 support@mensrights .com .au

Supporting men relating to family separation.

ٻ NSW Ombudsman  1800 451 524

www .ombo .nsw .gov .au nswombo@ombo .nsw .gov .au

You can make a complaint if you are unhappy with the way you’ve been treated by a NSW Government agency or community service provider.

ٻ NSW Victims Access line  1800 633 063

ٻ Oasis Central Coast – Salvation Army

www .salvationarmy .org .au/oasisyouth  4353 9799 oasiscc@salvationarmy .org .au

Court Support and Legal Service.

ٻ Older Persons Advocacy Network – OPAN  1800 700 600 opan .org .au enquires@opan .org .au

Free, independent and confidential advocacy support to help you raise issues with aged care.

ٻ Seniors rights Service

www .seniorsrightsservice .org .au  9281 3600

info@seniorsrightsservice .org .au  1800 424 079

Provides legal advice on retirement and info and support to people using or seeking to access at-home and residential services in NSW.

ٻ Uniting  1800 864 846

www .uniting .org

ask@uniting .org

Provide couple, individual and family therapy. Post separation counselling to children and family dispute resolution (parenting and property).

ٻ University of Newcastle legal Centre

www .askuon .newcastle .edu .au  1800 314 792

www .newcastle .edu .au  1300 275 866

Provides free legal advice by law students.

ٻ Victims Services  1800 633 063

ٻ Women’s legal Advice and Assistance

Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre

www .cccwhc .com .au

info@cccwhc .com .au

Woy Woy  4342 5905

Wyoming  4324 2533

Wyong  4351 1152

Provides holistic health services to women. Services include clinical health services, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, daily drop-in facility, face-to-face and phone info and referral, advocacy and a safe space for women.

ٻ Women’s legal Service NSW Advice line

www .happinesshabits .org .au  1800 810 784

happinesshabitsinc@gmail .com  1800 801 501

Vicki .jensen@wjn .org .au

.org .au

Supporting disadvantaged women through mentoring, workshops, referrals and social support.

Provides a voice for women in NSW through the provision of legal services, law reform and community legal education. Informs women who have experienced violence about their legal rights and helps women obtain access to justice.

Case management, case support and mentoring for women leaving prison and impacted with the Justice System.

LGBTIQA+

ٻ A lgBTiQA+ Youth Support group at rYSS genq@ryss .com .au  4323 2374 www .facebook .com/ryss .genq

Inclusive youth support service.

ٻ ACON Help – islington hunter@acon .org .au  4962 7700

NSW based health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBT health.

ٻ Another Closet anothercloset .com .au

ٻ Central Coast and Newcastle Transgender Support gendercentre .org .au

ٻ Central Coast lgBTiQA+ Community group  4324 2533 www .facebook .com/groups/centralcoastlgbtiqaplus/

ٻ Central Coast lgBTi  4314 6004 centralcoastpride .org .au facebook .com/groups/1144469888898612/

ٻ Central Coast Pride – gosford centralcoastpride .org .au  4314 6004

ٻ Esafety www .esafety .gov .au/young-people

ٻ gay and lesbian Counselling line (Twenty10) www .twenty10 .org .au  1800 184 527 admin@glcsnsw .org .au

Provides free, confidential and inclusive support for LGBTQ+ individuals across NSW.

ٻ gender Centre gendercentre .org .au

ٻ genQ gosford www .facebook .com/genqryss/  4323 2374

A safe place for young people 14–25 years who identify as LGBTQI to socialise and gain information and support.

ٻ guys Around gosford facebook .com/groups/777758395674966/

ٻ HiV – AiDS – HEP C www .hep .org .au ACON (Aids Council of NSW)  1800 063 060 Q-Life (Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service)  1800 184 527

Infoline 

803 990

Hotline (Post Exposure Prophylaxis)  1800 737 699

Provides telephone and web-based counselling, referrals and group support for LGBTI communities.

ٻ Holden Street Clinic cclhd-holdenstreetclinic@health .nsw .gov .au  4320 2114

Sexual health clinic.

ٻ lgBTiQA + Central Coast Pride – gosford info@centralcoastpride .org .au  4314 6004

Intentionally leveraging the power of Arts and Culture to serve our Coastie community, making positive and lasting impact in all areas of life.

ٻ Naughty Noodle – Funhaus Factory funhausfactory .org .au/contact/  4314 6004

Provide pathways and lead social change through creating and delivering diverse and inclusive arts culture. Promote participation and active engagement of Arts and Culture.

ٻ Qlife Australia lgBTQiA+ Helpline  1800 184 527 Provides telephone and web-based counselling, referrals and group support for LGBTI communities.

ٻ PFlAg Central Coast

(Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) centralcoastpride .org .au/services/pflag/

ٻ Pinnacle Foundation Australia  0411 111 154 thepinnaclefoundation .org info@thepinnaclefoundation .org

Provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians to realise their full potential

ٻ Police – gay and lesbian liaison Officer Gosford  4323 5599

rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline

ٻ University of Newcastle Student Association (UNSA) Queer guild www .facebook .com/UNSAQueerGuild/

ٻ YAAS (Young Authentic And Social) 12–17 years yaas .org .au  4314 6004

YAAS! Young, Authentic and Social is a transformative arts and culture program, for young people aged 12–24 living on the Central Coast, with a focus on those with diverse identities and abilities.

Central Coast Council Libraries

ٻ Central Coast library Service

www .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/libraries

Visit your local branch of the Central Coast Library Service to find free, plain English legal information in the Find Legal Answers Tool Kit. Find your local branch at: www .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/libraries/our-branches

ٻ Mobile libraries libraries .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/services/mobile-library

Low-Cost Groceries

ٻ Care4Coast – gosford

ccdr .community@gmail .com

An outreach program providing hot meals, clothing, food parcels, toiletries and shoes.

ٻ Community Support and Outreach Services –Central Coast SOS - The People’s Pantry, Woy Woy

www .communitysos .com .au  4329 4477

reception@communitysos .com .au

ٻ Connect Church Pantry Club – Umina Beach

www .connectchurchub .com .au

connecting@connectchurchub .org .au  4344 2509

Weekly food pantry at 4 Sydney Avenue, Umina Beach, 2257. Friday 10.30am to 1.00pm and emergency food packages.

ٻ lakes Food Care  4307 1234

199 Main Road, Toukley

ٻ liberty life House Community Services

libertyfamily .church  4321 0305

enquiries@libertyfamilychurch .com .au

Assistance in the form of food hampers (some of which will be donated, some purchased), are distributed to families in need. 4/131 – 135 Henry Parry Drive, Gosford Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm

ٻ Narara Neighbourhood Centre

www .communitysos .com .au  4329 4477

reception@communitysos .com .au

2 – 12 Pandala Rd, Narara, 2250

Wednesday 9.30am – 2.30pm.

ٻ Oasis recreation Centre (Salvation Army)

www .salvationarmy .org .au  4353 9799

oasiscc@salvationarmy .org .au

15 Hely Street, Wyong, 2259

ٻ Seventh Day Adventist

Food Pantry at 83 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy from 11.30am to 1pm, $25 of discounted food worth approximately $200, including pantry items, bread, fruit and veggies.

ٻ The Community Hub group – Food Hub

www .facebook .com/groups/640283126064222

theentrancefoodhub@yahoo .com .au  0468 642 599

A low-cost food store to all and is there to support everyone.

Inside The Entrance Public School entry via The Entrance Road

Tuesday 2pm – 4pm, Wednesday 10am – 4pm, Thursday 10am – 5pm, Friday 11am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm.

ٻ The Meeting Place

https://homeinplace .org  1300 333 733

1 Northumberland Way, Tumbi Umbi

Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.

ٻ The Pantry – Young Parents Hub  4335 1444

2a Amy Close, Wyong

Men’s Services

ask@baptistcare .org .au

ٻ BaptistCare – Building Safer Families  1300 275 227 baptistcare .org .au

ٻ BaptistCare – Tuggerah btuggerah@baptistcare .org .au

Providing counselling for individuals, couples, children, low-cost Men’s Behaviour Change Program, Art Therapy for young people, free Work Development Orders Traumainformed services including domestic and family violence.

Counselling and Family Services

1st appointment

Following appointments  4352 7900

ٻ Brother to Brother – Aboriginal hotline  1800 435 799

Hotline assisting Aboriginal men and staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders to promote a culturally safe service.

ٻ Coast Shelter

www .coastshelter .com .au  4325 3540

Provides accommodation and support programs for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as well as those experiencing family and domestic violence.

ٻ CatholicCare Central Coast (CCCC)  1800 324 924

www .catholiccaredbb .org .au info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

Counselling: We offer general counselling via online, telehealth or in person.

Men’s Behaviour Change Program: Back on Track is an intensive group work program for men who are beginning to recognise their behaviours as controlling and violent and wish to choose safe and respectful ways of relating with their families and others.

ٻ Central Coast Men’s Walk and Talk

www .facebook .com/centralcoastmenswalkandtalk

Tuggerawong Pathway (Saturday St end) every Thursday, 7pm

ٻ Dads in Distress  1300 853 437

www .parentsbeyondbreakup .com

helpline@parentsbeyondbreakup .com

Dads In Distress supports Dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety.

ٻ grow – Mental Wellbeing Programs  1800 558 268

www .grow .au eastregion .admin@grow .org .au

Woy Woy Grow Group

Anglican Church Hall, 151 Blackwall Road

Wyong Grow Group  1800 558 268

Central Coast Veteran & Family Hub, 31 Hely Street

GROW offers a range of programs for men and women looking for support with their mental health. Programs are based on lived experience where groups are a meeting of peers, who are striving to develop and maintain good mental health.

ٻ Men’s rights Agency

www .mensrights .com .au  07 3805 5611 support@mensrights .com .au  0409 269 621

A group of professionals that offers legal and psychological services to support men in family, criminal, and human rights issues. They aim to promote gender equality and create a more balanced society, advocating for fair treatment and equal respect for men and women.

ٻ Men’s Shed

www .mensshed .org

Bateau Bay  0435 807 633

Central Coast Community Shed  0417 038 366

Copacabana  0416 831 088

Erina  4365 6575

Gosford  0466 266 083

Kincumber  4369 7222

Lake Haven  0422 236 965

Mannering Park  0415 138337

Terrigal  0428 259 604

The Entrance  4332 1023

Umina  4342 9606

Wyong  0491 610 809

ٻ Alison Homestead  4352 1886

Supportive workshop for men to share skills, stories and develop friendships.

ٻ Mensline Australia mensline .org .au  1300 789 978

Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support and information service.

ٻ Men’s referral Service (No to Violence)  1300 766 491 www .ntv .org .au

This service from “No to Violence” offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.

ٻ SMS4Dads  4921 6401

www .sms4dads .com .au info@sms4dads .com .au

Fathers, Dads-to-be, Families and Health Professionals. Receive free text messages, support, info and tips – especially for dads and dads-to-be.

ٻ Top Blokes Foundation

info@topblokes .org .au

1300 450 850

Runs age-specific, group mentoring programs for boys and young men aged 10 – 24, delivered weekly over 3 – 6 months, by qualified youth workers The small-group workshops provide a safe space for discussion, peer learning, and skill-building across topics like mental health, resilience, relationships, masculinity and communication, to develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, empathy and leadership to support positive identity and well-being in school, work and community life.

Mental Health Services

ٻ Beyond Blue

www .beyondblue .org .au  1300 224 636

Provide support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

ٻ Black Dog institute  9382 4530

www .blackdoginstitute .org .au

Provides support relating to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.

ٻ Central Coast ArAFMi

ccarafmi .org .au enquires@ccarafmi .org .au

Bateau Bay  4334 3666

Yakkalla Social and Recreational Facility, 6 Community Road

Narara  4323 7731

Lerida House, 21 Belbowrie Avenue

Recreation and leisure activities for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness/disorders.

ٻ Coast & Country Primary Care  4365 2294

www .ccpc .com .au

ccpc@ccpc .com .au

Art Therapy – Is life-enhancing for people of all ages and all walks of life. It is a unique creative process where art-making and psychotherapy combine to aid individual growth and awareness.

Counselling – Dedicated to supporting your mental and emotional well-being

Occupational Therapy – Services are designed to empower individuals to overcome challenges and improve their ability to perform everyday tasks.

Psychology – Dedicated to partnering with you on your mental health journey with attentive listening, genuine care, and personalised guidance.

Transitional Care – The program aims to improve mental and overall health, keep people home and out of the hospital. Provides links to health services in the community.

ٻ Community Health Centres

www .cclhd .health .nsw .gov .au

CCLHD-Feedback@health .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Dementia Helpline/Alzheimer’s Australia (National)

helpline@dementia .org .au

ٻ Family Coast Support – Berkeley Vale damian@familycoastsupport .com

1800 100 500

FCS assist with disability support, mental health support, tenancy support, justice advocacy for individuals with cognitive impairment. Support coordination.

ٻ gosford Safe Haven  4394 1597

www .health .nsw .gov .au/towardszerosuicides/ Pages/safe-haven .aspx

Cnr of Holden Street and Ambulance Street, Gosford

A place where you can go to get calm and culturally sensitive support if you are experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. ٻ grOW NSW  1800 558 268

Community based organisation offering practical steps and a peer support to help overcome mental health issues and achieve personal goals. ٻ Headspace www .headspace .org .au Gosford  4304 7870

Haven  4394 9100 Wyong  4394 9180

A free youth mental health service for young people aged 12-25 and supports young people and their families/friends/ carers with mild to moderate mental health concerns.

Telephone, online and video counselling and advice for men.

Assistance, support, and referral for people with mental health issues.

ٻ NSW Mental Health Access line  1800 011 511 www .health .nsw .gov .au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/ support-contact-list .aspx

Provides mental health information and support 24 hours.

ٻ Primary Health Network  1300 859 028 www .thephn .com .au info@thephn .com .au

ٻ SANE Australia  1800 187 263 www .sane .org info@sane .org

Information, support and referral for people experiencing mental health issues and for their family or carers.

ٻ San remo Outreach  4390 7888

ٻ Standby  1300 727 247 standby .hnecc@socialfutures .org .au

Support to anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide. For individuals, families, schools, the workplace and first responders.

ٻ Suicide Call Back Service  1300 659 467 www .suicidecallbackservice .org .au SMS: 0477 131 114

Support for Family Members

ٻ Carer gateway  1800 422 737

www .carergateway .gov .au

Provides assistance to carers organising emergency or short term planned respite.

ٻ Dementia Support Australia  1800 699 799

www .dementia .com .au

Provides support for people with dementia and their careers.

ٻ Family and Carer Mental Health Program  4322 1855

A support group for people caring for someone with a mental illness.

ٻ interrelate – gosford interrelate .org .au  1300 473 528

Provides assistance for families where a child or young person’s mental health and well-being are at risk.

Migrant and Refugee Services

ٻ Anti-Discrimination NSW  1800 670 812

www .antidiscrimination .nsw .gov .au adbcontact@justice .nsw .gov .au

ٻ Centrelink – Multilingual Phone Service  131 202

www .servicesaustralia .gov .au

findus@servicesaustralia .gov .au

ٻ life Without Barriers – Tuggerah  1800 935 483

www .lwb .org .au

carers@lwb .org .au

Engaged in the admin of programs and services for people with disabilities, young people experiencing difficulty, aged care, people with mental health issues, asylum seekers and refugees.

ٻ Mosaic Multicultural Connections  1800 813 205 mosaicmc .org .au

info@mosaicmc .org .au

Settlement services personalized support for people, family’s refugee, migrants and humanitarian backgrounds, includes information casework, referrals and advocacy.

Playing Around the World

 Natalia 0431 491 748

 Helen 0434 426 981

Blue Haven Community Centre, Gosford, The Entrance Community, Watanobbi Community Centre

Culturally appropriate programs for multicultural families and children age 0 – 6 wanting to connect, learn and participate in local community through play. During school term.

Talking Around the World

 Patricia 0422 175 774

Mosaic

Aged Care Services

Providing Care and services to all people, including those from multicultural backgrounds. Personal care and support services, specialised clinical care by registered nurses, domestic and household tasks, grocery, transport to appointments and social events, in home respite and more. We provide specialised cultural support for those from non-English-speaking families.

ٻ My Blue Sky  9514 8115 mybluesky .org .au help@mybluesky .org .au

Nobody is allowed to force you to marry. You have rights no matter your age, visa status, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, culture or religion. If you might be in a forced marriage or are being forced to marry, there is help available. You are not alone.

ٻ Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) www .homeaffairs .gov .au  131 881

Provides assistance to eligible visa holders – migrants and those of refugee backgrounds – during their first 5 years of settlement on the Central Coast.

ٻ Talking Around the World (TATW)

Is an informal FREE English conversation class held on Tuesdays through school term at the Erina Community Trust Hall, Erina. This free service is open to all Visa Holders on the Central Coast. The program also offers free childcare, with a crèche on-site and a qualified childcare worker to provide supervision. Morning tea is provided. This program is coordinated by the Settlement Engagement Transition Support Program.

Immigration advice is available at our head office in Hamilton. Please make an appointment on: 4969 3399 or FREE CALL 1800 813 205

ٻ refuge Advice Casework Service admin@racs .org .au  8355 7227

RACS is a strong, independent public voice for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum. We assist people of all nationalities, religions, and sexual and gender identities.

ٻ TAFE NSW Hunter institute

English language Skills Program  131 601 www .tafensw .edu .au/locations/newcastle-hunter-street amepgosford@tafensw .edu .au

English Classes available on the Central Coast.

ٻ The Translating and interpreting Service  131 450 Support Service.

ٻ Willow – Women’s legal on the go www .willow .org .au 

.org .au

ٻ Women’s legal Advice line  1800 810 784  8745 6988

First Nations Women’s Legal Contact Line  1800 639 784

ٻ Women’s legal Service NSW  8745 6900

wlsnsw .org .au

Legalhelp@wlsnsw .org .au

Op Shops

ٻ Anglican Op Shops

Anglican Church Op Shop

24 Fairview Avenue, The Entrance North

Bateau Bay Anglican Op Shop

2 Tyrrell Place, Killarney Vale NSW 2261

Holy Trinity Op Shop www .terrigalanglican .org .au  4365 1280

92 Serpentine Road, Terrigal

St Luke’s Anglican Church

21 Hammond Road, Toukley  4397 2975

ٻ Australian red Cross Op Shops

The Entrance – 165 The Entrance Rd  4302 7822

Umina Beach – 340 West Street, Umina Beach

ٻ Because We Care Boutique

Glenning Valley  0492 914 262

A free service run by stylist volunteer assisting women trying to re-enter the workforce by providing professional attire and support prior to interviews. Casual attire is also available.

ٻ Browse About 393 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty  4339 1267

ٻ Cheeky Threads – Quality Pre-loved Clothing. 165 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy  0466 456 452

ٻ Fairhaven Op Shopping Village

209 Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare  4349 5500

ٻ Finders Keepers

Shop 17, 287 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach  0414 789 024

ٻ Kincumber roundabout Op Shop

Corner Avoca Drive and Killuna Road, Kincumber

ٻ Kitch ‘n’ Sink – Woy Woy

29 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy  4339 3848

ٻ lakes Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit

274 Wallarah Road, Kanwal  4393 1333

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 2.30pm

ٻ lifeline Shops

East Gosford  4322 0977

Gosford  4302 1631

Toukley  7252 3815

Woy Woy  4342 7402

ٻ Op Shop

7A Eden Close, Kanwal

ٻ ravensdale Op Shop

Building 1, The Old Primary School, 8 Rankens Court, Wyong

ٻ Salvos Stores

Green Point  4365 6348

North Gosford  4325 3101

The Entrance  4333 1768

Toukley  4937 2188

Tuggerah  4351 5873

West Gosford  4322 1755

ٻ Save the Children Op Shop

8 Community Road, Bateau Bay  4334 7844

ٻ The Community Hub group – The Hub Op / Boutique Shop

theentrancefoodhub@yahoo .com .au  0468 642 599

www .facebook .com/groups/640283126064222/

The Entrance – Warrigal Street

Tuesday to Sunday, 9am – 2pm

Toukley – 160 Main Road

Thursday to Sunday 10am – 4pm

ٻ The Cottage – Woy Woy 151 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy  4344 1347

ٻ The Creative Compassion Centre inc. 5/22 – 32 Pacific Hwy, Wyong  0437 048 815

ٻ The Smith Family – Bateau Bay  4334 7844

ٻ TNC Op Shop  4396 1555 tnc .org .au/op-shop reception@tnc .org .au

Ron Alt Lane, Toukley

ٻ Vinnies

ٻ Youth life Op Shop 291 West Street, Umina Beach

Refer also to the Neighbourhood Centres in the Emergency Relief Assistance section.

Seniors

ٻ ADSSi in-home Support  1300 578 478

In-home aged care support and assistance with transport, respite for carers, health and well-being programs.

ٻ Aging and Disability Commission  1800 628 221

www .ageingdisabilitycommission .nsw .gov .au

helpline@adc .nsw .gov .au or commissioner@adc .nsw .gov .au

Focuses on protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation in their home or community.

ٻ Arthritis and Osteoporosis Health info line – gosford

www .arthritisnsw .org .au  1800 011 041

Free telephone call back health information for children, adults and the elderly with arthritis and osteoporosis.

ٻ Carer gateway NSW  1800 422 737 www .carergateway .gov .au contact@carersnsw .org .au

Providing a range of free services and support just for carers.

Online registration form for carers wanting to register: www .carersnsw .org .au/services-and-support/carer-gateway/ carer-gateway-registration-form

Carers who are already registered can complete the below form to request a call or email contact: www .carergateway .gov .au/request-call-back

ٻ Catholic Care Central Coast – Seniors Support

www .catholiccaredbb .org .au  1800 324 924

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and flexible respite – Can enable you to access a range of services to assist you to live independently at home, while getting the practical and social support you need.

Memory Innovation Centre – Professionally run programs focus on having fun, connecting with others and stimulating the brain.

ٻ Coast and Country Primary Care  4365 2294

www .ccpc .com .au

ccpc@ccpc .com .au

Coast Nutrition – It is a subsidised program that assists people to continue to live in their own home safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible by providing nutrition advice and support. Self Refer by Calling 1800 200 422. People with a disability can contact the CC Community Pathways Team on 1300 106 096 to discuss access to this program.

Home and Community Supports – We support your daily living with flexible help for tasks like shopping, cooking, transport, and social activities—empowering your independence at home and in the community.

Personal Care – Supports relate to assistance with daily personal activities, including assistance with, or supervision of, personal tasks of daily life.

Psychology – Dedicated to partnering with you on your mental health journey with attentive listening, genuine care, and personalised guidance.

Transitional Care – The program aims to improve mental and overall health, keep people home and out of the hospital. Provides links to health services in the community.

ٻ Centrelink – Older Australia

Disability, Sickness and Carers  132 200

www .servicesaustralia .gov .au  132 717

findus@servicesaustralia .gov .au

ٻ Central Coast Bridge Club – long Jetty

www .centralcoast .bridge-club .org  4339 3824

ٻ Central Coast Council Senior Services

www .centralcoast .nsw .gov .au/residents/support-programs/ senior-services

ٻ Central Coast Women’s Friendship group

www .meetup .com/en-au/ccwfgroup

This group is a safe environment for women who want to help themselves and would like support from others.

ٻ Community Transport  4355 4588

www .ctccl .org .au

info@ctccl .org .au

Provides transport for shopping, social outings, medical appointments and other needs.

ٻ Connect Ability Central Coast – Erina  4349 3700

www .connectability .org .au

info@connectability .org .au

Arrange for domestic care, like cleaning and shopping. Take patients to medical appointments.

ٻ Dementia Helpline/Alzheimer’s Australia  1800 100 500

www .dementia .org .au/get-support/national-dementiahelpline

Providing support and advocacy for people living with dementia.

ٻ Elder Abuse Help line  1300 651 192 Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person. Operating hours vary.

ٻ Hammond Care  1800 826 166

www .hammond .com .au support@hammond .com .au

Government subsidised programme that helps older people to remain at home independently for longer – housework, personal care, nursing, respite, meals, transport.

ٻ Healthy Change Village

www .healthychangevillage .com  1800 035 141

Free online portal for children, young people, adults and elderly with disabilities in need of health and wellbeing support.

ٻ integratedliving Australia  1300 782 896

www .integratedliving .org .au cso@integratedliving .org .au

Offering the A to Z of health and aged care in your home, community and online. Supporting older Australians to access care in regional, rural and remote communities.

ٻ Just Better Care  4331 0200

www .justbettercare .com/central-coast/home mailcc@justbettercare .com

Provide support services to assist older people to live independently at home, maintain or improve their personal and social connections and enjoy a better quality of life.

ٻ legal Aid Elder Service

elderservice@legalaid .nsw .gov .au  4324 5611

Legal advice and assistance.

ٻ long Jetty Over 50s Club

www .longjettyover50s .com .au  4332 5522

This community facility can provide you with social interaction as you meet and make new friends; it can stimulate both the physical and mental demands of getting older and will provide you with more enjoyment in your retirement years.

ٻ Meals on Wheels – Central Coast admin@ccmow .com .au

Charmhaven – Unit 1, 2 O’Hart Close  4357 8417

Green Point – 96 Koolang Road  43637111

Tuggerah (Head Office) – Unit 6, 10 Pioneer Ave  4357 8444

Woy Woy – located in Yaringa Building, John Hoare Close

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm

Catering to seniors and people with disabilities, providing affordable meals, social support and a helping hand.

ٻ Mosaic Aged Care Services  1800 813 205 mosaicmc .org .au info@mosaicmc .org .au

– Contact Centre

www .myagedcare .gov .au

Provides support, advice and information to older people who are experiencing or may be at risk of experiencing abuse, and promotes the rights of older people to live free from abuse. ٻ NSW Ageing & Disability Abuse Helpline  1800 628 221 www .ageingdisabilitycommission .nsw .gov .au helpline@adc .nsw .gov .au

Provides support, information and resources for older adults experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation. ٻ Nurse Next Door

ٻ Older Persons Advocacy Network – OPAN opan .org .au enquires@opan .org .au  1800 700 600

Free, independent and confidential advocacy support to help you raise issues with aged care.

ٻ Opal Healthcare  1300 048 519 www .opalhealthcare .com .au/contact-us/general-enquiry

We provide high quality care for older people, with dignity, purpose and belonging at the centre of our care.

ٻ Options Disability Support – Kariong  4340 5155 optionsdisabilitysupport .org .au admin@optionsdisabilitysupport .org .au

A program of activities at co-op for adults with disabilities.

ٻ Seniors rights Services  9281 3600 seniorsrightsservice .org .au  1800 700 600 info@seniorsrightsservice .org .au

Provides free, confidential, advocacy and advice, education and legal services to older people.

ٻ The Arthritis Movement  1300 275 826 www .arthritis .org .au

Dedicated to driving progress and improving lives through innovative care, support and relentless advocacy for those impacted by arthritis.

ٻ Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme  4396 1555 tnc .org .au/aged-care-visits reception@tnc .org .au 7-9 Summerside Street, Toukley

ٻ Uniting  1800 864 846 https://www .uniting .org/home ask@uniting .org

Home and Community Care: Our home team will help you personalise your home care to meet your unique needs, so you can stay independent, healthy and socially connected.

Rehabilitation and reablement Services: Help older people to recover from treatment, injury or illness, in hospital or back at home.

Respite Care: Focus on improving the health and wellbeing of both carers and their loved ones.

Trilogy Care  1300 690 145

We provide flexible home care package management that is tailored to your needs.

ٻ Volunteering Central Coast

www .volunteeringcentralcoast .org .au  4329 7122

admin@volcc .org .au

ٻ Woodport Age Care Centre (Salvation Army)

agedcare .salvos .org .au/woodport-aged-care-centre/ 120 The Entrance Road, Erina  4365 2660

We offer a range of personalised care services including permanent and short-term respite care, palliative care and memory support.

ٻ 1800 ElDErHelp  1800 353 374

www .health .gov .au/contacts/elder-abuse-phone-line enquiries@health .gov .au

Is a free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information & advice on elder abuse with the phone service in their state or territory.

Shower & Laundry Facilities

ٻ Coast Shelter Community Centre – Showers and Laundry

346 Mann Street, North Gosford

Monday to Friday 11.30am – 1.00pm, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Food hampers and take-away meals, no-interest loans, electricity vouchers, laundry and shower facilities and pharmacy.

ٻ Mobile laundry and Shower Van

Run by The Entrance Lions Club

Thursday from 10am to 2pm Picnic Point, The Entrance, next to the boat ramp. Also, provide a BBQ plus meals.

ٻ Orange Sky laundry Facilities

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre – 8 Rankens Ct, Wyong

Tuesday 10am – 1pm

Coast Hands – 90 Minnamurra Road, Gorokan

Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Faith in Action – 1 Tuggerah Parade, The Entrance

Thursday fortnightly from 3 April 2025 10am – 12pm

COCOS (Kibble Park) – 1 Mortimer Lane, Gosford

Thursday 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Toukley Uniting Church – 7 Summerside Street, Toukley

Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm

ٻ Mary Mac’s Place – Shower and Laundry

100 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy – Monday 10.30am – 12.30am

marymacs@catholiccaredbb .org .au  4341 0584

ٻ Oasis Centre (Salvation Army) Wyong

www .salvationarmy .org .au  4353 9799

15 Hely Street, Wyong – Mon–Fri 9am – 5pm

ٻ San remo Neighbourhood Centre – Showers and Laundry

28 Brava Avenue, San Remo  4390 7888

Daily 9am – 3pm

Veterans’ Services

ٻ Beyond Blue www .beyondblue .org .au  1300 224 636

Provides info, advice and referral for depression and anxiety.

ٻ Central Coast Veterans’ Support Centre centralcoastveterans@bigpond .com  4344 4760

Supporting all who serve and have served.

ٻ Department of Veterans’ Affairs generalinquiries@dva .gov .au  1800 838 372

Responsible for delivering government programs for war veterans, members of the Australian Defence and Federal Police Forces, and their dependents.

ٻ Frontline Yoga info@frontlineyoga .com .au

Delivering classes, workshops and education to enhance performance, promote recovery, and improve health and wellbeing of frontline professionals.

ٻ National Servicemen’s Association  0414 075 122 Noel Moulder nashosecretary@optusnet .com .au

To represent all former National Servicemen in matters relating to their service, to continue to seek recognition, observe and participate in all designated service-related commemorative events, promote and develop camaraderie, promote the history and sacrifice of National Service in Australia as part of Australia’s Military History.

ٻ Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling openarms .clientassist@dva .gov .au  1800 011 046

Provides training and support to all our counsellors, to enable the ongoing delivery of high-quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling for Australian veterans and their families.

ٻ rSl lifecare Central Coast Veteran and Family Hub

Provides veteran-centric programs & health, wellbeing and support services to help veteran families thrive in your local community.

hello@rsllifecare .org .au

 1300 232 564

 0408 735 935 https://rsllifecare .org .au/veteran-services/veteran-familyhubs/central-coast

ٻ rSl Sub-Branches – National Servicemen’s Association

Gosford City Sub-Branch

 0412 059 345

Greg Mawson gmaw6809@bigpond .net .au

Tuggerah Lakes Sub-Branch  0408 610 241

Barry O’Keefe nashotuggerahlakes@hotmail .com

The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch  4332 0144

The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty theentrancelongjettyrsl .com .au

The Sub-Branches are dedicated to provide well-being, care, camaraderie and commemorative activities to ex-servicemen.

ٻ Soldier On info@soldieron .org .au  1300 620 380

Supports veterans and their family members through the HELP model: Health & Wellbeing services, Employment Support, Learning & Education Programs, as well as Participation in Social Connection activities.

ٻ Veterans & Ex-Service  1800 326 989

ٻ Veterans Connect

Veterans Connect is a free service supporting Veterans and their families on the NSW Central Coast and now in the NSW Hunter Region. We help to improve their mental health and wellbeing by setting personalised goals, building resilience and linking them to local, health, social and community services.

Unit 5, 274 River Street, Ballina veteransconnect@socialfutures .org .au  1800 719 625 https://socialfutures .org .au/service/veterans-connect/

ٻ Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia vietvet@tpg .com .au  9673 1818

Provide support to current service personnel or those currently serving and veterans and their families to guide them to the proper services regarding their needs.

Women’s Services

ٻ BaptistCare HopeStreet

Counselling & Family Services Tuggerah

www .baptistcare .org .au/hopestreet  1300 275 227

ask@baptistcare .otg .au

BaptistCare HopeStreet  4352 7900

Their clinically trained team on the CC provide hope in a safe and confidential space through case work, counselling for individuals, five-years-old and above, relationship counselling and groups. Their services are offered at various face-to-face, online or via phone.

Services include: Individual, relationships and family counselling, child and adolescent counselling (5 upwards), art and play therapy, case work, Work and Development Order Scheme.

Brave Me: Brave Me is a resilience-based initiative designed to support children aged 8 – 12 facing challenges such as family instability, trauma, bullying, or mental health issues.

Living Beyond Abuse: A support group for women who have experienced domestic and family violence.

Pathways to Parenting: For parents who have children in out of home care who would like to build healthier relationships with their children.

ٻ Because We Care Boutique

glenning Valley  0492 914 262

www .becausewecareboutique .com

A free service run by stylist volunteer assisting women trying to re-enter the workforce by providing professional attire and support prior to interviews. Casual attire is also available.

ٻ Catholic Care Central Coast  1800 324 924

www .catholiccaredbb .org .au

Domestic Violence Support

info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

Counselling – We offer general counselling via online, telehealth or in person.

Female Victim Support – Support groups and counselling.

Staying Home Leaving Violence - For women wanting to stay in their home, we work with the police for exclusion orders and provide a safety audit of your home and can assist with security upgrades. We make your home and family safer. If you want to leave, we help with safe leaving plans and emergency accommodation.

ٻ Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre

www .ccwh .org .au

hello@ccwh .org .au

Woy Woy, Wyoming, Wyong  4324 2533

Provides holistic health services to women. Including clinical health services, general and specialist counselling, domestic, family and sexual violence casework, therapeutic and social groups, advocacy and referral, and a safe space for women.

ٻ Central Coast Women’s Friendship group

www .meetup .com/en-au/ccwfgroup

This group is a safe environment for women who want to help themselves and would like support from others.

ٻ Coast Shelter

www .coastshelter .com .au  4325 3540

admin@coastshelter .org .au

Offers accommodation and support for single women and women with accompanying children. Provide supportive and caring accommodation where women can begin to rebuild their lives. Staff will assist women to find suitable permanent accommodation and develop the necessary living skills to maintain their own accommodation.

Reflect and Respect is a community-based Healthy Relationships program designed specifically for young women who experience or are at risk of experiencing domestic, sexual and family violence. The primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where participants can embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery and empowerment.

ٻ Community and Business Women’s Network – CBWN

We embrace established local business owners and also women wanting to up-skill, network and get to know what is happening in their local community.

ٻ Diamond Women’s Support – gosford

Provide counselling, support, advocacy and material assistance to women and their families facing unplanned pregnancy.

ٻ Happiness Habits – Central Coast

.org .au

.happinesshabits .org .au

Supporting disadvantaged women through mentoring, workshops, referrals and social support.

ٻ Happiness Habits – Central Coast  0466 542 779

Emergency 24/7  0488 246 693

hello@happinesshabits .org .au www .happinesshabits .org .au

Supporting disadvantaged women through mentoring, workshops, referrals and social support.

ٻ indigenous Women’s free legal contact line  1800 639 784 ٻ Jodie’s Place  4990 9609 www .jodiesplace .org hdvsas@bigpond .com

Emergency (24/7)  0488 246 693

Providing crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing or escaping domestic violence.

ٻ Mums in Distress  1300 853 437 www .parentsbeyondbreakup .com helpline@parentsbeyondbreakup .com

Supports Mums experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety.

National relay Services Helpdesk helpdesk@relayservice .com .au

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline  1800 424 017 fullstop .org .au/get-help/our-services  8585 0333

Sexual Assault Service – gosford  4320 3175

Respond to sexual assault at the hospital, short to mid term counseling support, support with reporting to police.

ٻ Step Together  1800 875 204

steptogether .nsw .gov .au

ٻ St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies)

www .vinnies .org .au vinnies@vinnies .org .au

Gosford  4322 5861

Wyong  4353 5614

ٻ The Women’s Justice Network

www .womensjusticenetwork .org .au admin@wjn .org .au

Sydney Office  8011 0699

Case management, case support and mentoring for women leaving prison and impacted with the Justice System.

ٻ Willow – Women’s legal on the go  1800 957 679

https://www .willow .org .au reception@wlsnsw .org .au https://www .willow .org .au/domestic-abuse-support-women/

ٻ Women’s Health Centre  4337 2202

ٻ Women’s legal Service NSW Advice line  1800 801 501

ٻ Women’s legal Service NSW www .mymomentum .org .au intake@ccwh .org .au

ٻ 1800rESPECT

www .1800respect .org .au

 1800 737 732

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

For more domestic violence services refer to the Domestic Violence section.

ٻ Alateen (for teens)

https://al-anon .org .au/alateen  1300 252 666

alanonnorthernnsw@bigpond .com  4352 7900

Alateen is a fellowship for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

ٻ Arthritis and Osteoporosis Health info line – gosford

www .arthritisnsw .org .au  1800 011 041

Free telephone call-back health information for children, adults and the elderly with arthritis and osteoporosis.

ٻ BaptistCare HopeStreet

Counselling & Family Services – Tuggerah  1300 275 227

www .baptistcare .org .au/hopestreet  4352 7900

ask@baptistcare .org .au

Building Safer Families

• Brave Me: Brave Me is a resilience-based initiative designed to support children aged 8 to 12 facing challenges such as family instability, trauma, bullying, or mental health issues.

• Children’s and Adolescents’ Support Groups: A safe place for children who have experienced violence in the home to express their feelings about the violence, learn who they can go to if they feel afraid or unsafe, and realise they are not alone.

• Pathways to Parenting: For parents who have children in out of home care who would like to build healthier relationships with their children.

ٻ Barnardos Australia – Foster Care Agency Wyong  4352 5900

www .barnardos .org .au

familyconnectandsupport@barnardos .org .au

Barnardos endeavours to break the cycle of abuse and neglect by strengthening families who are struggling with life’s significant challenges.

ٻ Camp Breakaway – San remo intake@breakaway .org .au  4390 7624

Provides respite for carers of both children and adults, as well as respite camps.

ٻ CatholicCare – KEYS Program catholiccaredbb .org .au  1800 324 924 info@catholiccaredbb .org .au

Assists young parents aged 16–24 years who are homeless, or at risk of being homeless. We offer accommodation assistance and support. ٻ Centrelink – Youth and Students

Protection

www .dcj .nsw .gov .au

Provides services across prevention and early intervention, child protection, out-of-home care.

ٻ Children and Adolescence Mental Health  4304 7878 ٻ Coast & Country Primary Care  4365 2294

www .ccpc .com .au ccpc@ccpc .com .au

Mental Health Support for Young People – Supporting young people with mental health challenges by offering a comprehensive approach, resilience and emotional growth, empowering adolescents to thrive.

ٻ Coast Shelter  4325 3540

www .coastshelter .org .au

admin@coastshelter .org .au

Offers temporary accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25, provide young people with the support and guidance to get their lives back on track by assisting to develop the necessary personal attributes and living skills to sustain an independent living situation, as education and employment opportunities. This is done in the 5 youth refuges and one Bail Accommodation Support Service (BASS)

Step Forward is an 8-week program designed to support young people from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds in building a brighter future. It focuses on enhancing wellbeing and preparing participants for the work force, further education, and active Involvement in their communities.

ٻ DCJ (Child Protection Helpline)  132 111 dcj .nsw .gov .au

Confidential telephone service for reporting children and young people (under 18) who are suspected to be at risk of significant harm due to abuse, neglect, or other serious concerns.

ٻ eSafety Commissioner  1800 55 1800

.au  131 272

The eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s national regulator for online safety, tasked with protecting Australians from online harm and promoting safer digital experiences.

ٻ Evolution Youth Services  4342 7640

coastcommunityconnections .com .au/youth-services

eys@coastcommunityconnections .com .au

Supports an Alcohol and Other Drugs program which provides free counselling and education for young people who may be concerned about their own (or their friends’) use of alcohol and other drugs.

ٻ Family Connect and Support  1300 006 480 benevolent .org .au

familyconnectandsupport@benevolent .org .au

Brings together families, support services & community resources so that our children & young people are safe and well. If members of the public contact DCJ in relation to Family Connect and Support Services, we would direct them to their local provider.

ٻ Headspace

www .headspace .org .au cclhd-info@health .nsw .gov .au

Gosford  4304 7870

Lake Haven  4394 9100

Wyong  4394 9180

A free youth mental health service for young people aged 12–25 and supports young people and their families/friends/ carers with mild to moderate mental health concerns.

ٻ Health Change Village  1800 035 141 www .healthychangevillage .com

Free online portal for children, young people, adults and elderly with disabilities in need of health and well-being support.

ٻ Home in Place grow A

Star Program

Tumbi Umbi  0429 358 426 www .growastar .org shanem@homeinplace .org

Youth mentoring and scholarship program for 10–18 year olds.

ٻ Kids Help line  1800 551 800

www .kidshelpline .com .au admin@kidshelpline .com .au

Australia wide free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.

ٻ life Without Barriers – Tuggerah  1800 935 483

www .lwb .org .au

info@lwb .org .au

Engaged in the administration of programs and services for people with disabilities, young people experiencing difficulty, aged care, people with mental health issues, asylum seekers and refugees.

ٻ link2Home Homelessness  1800 152 152

Adult and Youth emergency accommodation.

ٻ links Youth Support Services –San remo Neighbourhood Centre  4390 7888

links@sanremo .org .au

Supporting young people to navigate life challenges with peers, family, relationships, school, employment and life. Headspace, Youth health GP clinic including sexual health available.

ٻ Oasis Central Coast (Salvation Army) – Wyong oasiscc@salvationarmy .org .au  4353 9799

Youth support network. Provides a range of services and programs to disadvantaged young people who are at risk of being caught up in homelessness, crime and other social isolation. Provides one-on-one and group counselling sessions, individual case management, car driver mentoring and training, provides cheap lunch from on-site cafe.

ٻ Police Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC) www .pcycnsw .org .au

Bateau Bay bateaubay@pcycnsw .org .au  4332 7000

Umina Beach uminabeach@pcycnsw .org .au  4344 7851

Provides healthy activities (all ages) for the community.

ٻ Phoenix Youth Support Services (12 – 24) youthsupport@wnci .com .au  4393 9555

Case Management, family support and capacity building, skills and education/training, drop-in support for 12–24 years.

ٻ reachOut  8029 7777

au .reachout .com

info@reachout .com

A leading online mental health service supporting young people, their parents and carers, and schools, during tough times. We help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenge they’re facing. Anonymous, free and 100% online.

ٻ regional Youth Support Services (rYSS) – gosford

www .ryss .com .au reachout@ryss .com .au  4323 2374

Provides info, advice, advocacy, and referral to assist young people aged 10 – 25, offering casework, youth work, mentoring, group programs, and tailored disability supports to build capacity, engage in their community, and access services both in-house and across the region.

ٻ Samaritans – Family and Community  4384 8436

www .samaritans .org .au

Intensive

Family Preservation

elevateyf@samaritans .org .au

Is an outreach service that aims to keep families together and reduce the risk of children entering the Out Of Home Care system. IFP focus on providing support for families with a child or young person aged between 0 and 15 years. Referrals can only be made through Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

Elevate Youth & Families  4384 8436

www .samaritans .org .au/services/child-and-family-support/ elevate-youth-and-families

Family Intervention Service  6539 3465

This service can provide family therapy and support for young people, children, and their families/carers. We deliver clinical family therapy intervention including face-to-face or

telephone counselling, educational workshops, programs and support groups. Can assist young people, children and their families/carers who are clients of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

Youth Initiative  0418 571 131 Yiadmin@samaritans .org .au  0457 071 575

A support service for young people leaving statutory out-of-home care (OOHC). It is for young people who are identified as being vulnerable to experiencing homelessness on exit from care. The program aims to: build the long-term capacity & resilience of young people, permanently divert them from the homelessness service system. YI is run by Samaritans in partnership with Path2Change and My Foundations Youth Housing.

ٻ St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies) www .vinnies .org .au vinnies@vinnies .org .au Gosford  4322 5861 Wyong  4353 5614

ٻ The Village www .healthychangevillage .com  1800 035 141

Free online portal for children, young people, adults and elderly with disabilities in need of health and wellbeing support.

ٻ Top Blokes Foundation  1300 450 850 info@topblokes .org .au

Runs age-specific group mentoring programs for boys and young men aged 10 to 24, delivered weekly over 3 – 6 months by qualified youth workers. The small-group workshops provide a safe space for discussion, peer learning and skill-building across topics like mental health, resilience,

relationships, masculinity and communication, to develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, empathy and leadership to support positive identity and wellbeing in school, work and community life.

ٻ Uniting  1800 864 846 http://www .uniting .org ask@uniting .org

Doorways for Youth: Youth homelessness support, case coordination, advocacy, & referrals.

Early Learning and Childcare: Making friends, making discoveries and making fun is all in a day’s learning at Uniting. We’ll make sure your child is nurtured, safe, heard and valued.

Family Services: So we provide a range of services, programs and family-based centres, designed to help you navigate the many unique challenges you and your family face each day.

Foster Care: What you can expect is our support at every step of the way – with expert guidance, a strong caring community and resources to help you navigate your fostering journey.

Youth Services: We can help in many ways through programs and services designed specifically for young people.

Reconnecting Adolescents & Parents (RAPT): A communitybased early intervention and prevention program for young people aged 12 to 18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families.

ٻ Wesley Mission  1300 259 789

Specialist Homelessness Services - Families CC homelessservices@wesleymission .org .au

Wesley offers case management support to families who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. We support families whose tenancies are at risk.

Wesley Youth Outreach Central Coast (WYOCC)

www .wesleymission .org .au/get-support/youth-services/ WYOCentralCoast@wesleymission .org .au

Supporting young people 12 to 24 years of age with one-on-

one case management support around drug and alcohol issues. We also support young people with concerns at home or school, employment preparation, court support, understanding and regulating emotions.

Financial & Gambling, Foster Care  4351 0116

Financial & Gambling  1300 827 638

Gosford  4305 3301

Head Office  9263 5555

Tuggerah  4305 3300

www .wesleymission .org .au

admintuggerah@wesleymission .org .au

ٻ Young Parents College  0417 653 627

www .spcc .nsw .edu .au

youngparents@spcc .nsw .edu .au

School for students/young parents to help achieve their HSC with on-site early learning center.

ٻ Youth Accommodation line (13–25 years)  1800 424 830

Offers guidance and resources to help young people find safe and stable housing. This service operates via phone, making it accessible for those who need immediate help with housing issues.

ٻ Youth Health Service –

Wyong Central Community Health Centre

cclhd-ccyhs@health .nsw .gov .au  4356 9333

Provides health and referral information regarding young people.

Directory of Community Services – Central Coast – February 2026 Edition

Cover Art

Woman’s Business

Directory of Community Services Central Coast

Thank You

Notations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Ancestry, Family and Heritage

Crisis Support

Domestic Violence and Women’s Support

Education and Lifestyle

ABSTUDY

Gambling

Health

Housing

Legal Services

Rehabilitation – Drug & Alcohol

Youth Refuge and Services

Accommodation / Housing

Reconnecting Adolescents & Parents (RAPT)

Animal Shelters and Services

Community Meals

Disability Services and Carer Respite

Disability Services

Carer Respite

Domestic Violence

Drug

& Alcohol Services

Drug & Alcohol Services

Rehabilitation

Support for family Members

Emergency Relief Assistance

Emergency Food Relief, Financial Crisis and Material Aid

Neighbourhood Centres

Police Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC)

Family and Parenting Support

Domestic Violence Support

Playing Around the World

Reconnecting Adolescents & Parents (RAPT)

Financial and Gambling Services

Health Services

After Hours Doctors

Medical Accommodation or Assistance

Helpline / Lifeline

Legal Support

LGBTIQA+

Central Coast Council Libraries

Low-Cost Groceries

Men’s Services

ٻ Top Blokes Foundation

Mental Health Services

Support for Family Members

Migrant and Refugee Services

Talking Around the World

Aged Care Services

Op Shops

Seniors

Shower & Laundry Facilities

Veterans’ Services

ٻ Veterans Connect

Women’s Services

Star Program

Intensive

Sponsors