Legal assistance with criminal charges, child protection, family law, domestic
& family violence, safety, fines, custody notification services and coronial inquest into deaths in custody.

Support older people who are vulnerable, at risk of homelessness, experiencing homelessness, and/or are in need of connection to aged care services. Coordinators work to assist people to find suitable housing and services to support their independence.

You can call ADIS any time of the day or week for support, information, advice, crisis counseling and referral to services in NSW. ADIS counsellors understand the difficulties of finding appropriate drug and alcohol treatment and use their knowledge and experience to assist you.

Emergency food and financial assistance.

We work with Aboriginal Communities to provide a quality culturally appropriate health service, which promotes the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities residing in the Shoalhaven region.

Counselling for adults and children. Mediation for separated parents. Mental health service for families. Family support services. Men's behaviour change program for perpetrators of domestic & family violence. Referrals to external services & programs.

Free de-sexing, vaccination, microchipping, flea and worm treatment. Pet bedding and food.

ACWA is the NSW non-government peak body representing the voice of community organisations working with vulnerable children, young people and their families. ACWA also provides regular quality training for those in the community welfare sector.

Free food, frozen meats, bread, and margarine, fresh fruit & vegetables and non-perishable foods including long life milk and other staple foods. Bring two regular sized shopping bags along.

Keeping people connected in the community through educational, social and support programs, youth training & re-engagement projects. Outreach hub.

Information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia

Health care, including midwives, Aboriginal health workers, social workers, occupational therapist, speech pathologists, antenatal and postnatal checks, playgroups, breastfeeding groups and referrals to other services.

Medical appointments. Bulk billing is available for patients who hold Health Care, Pension and/or Seniors cards.

Provides a variety of children, youth and family programs including Permanency Support and Foster Care, Brighter Futures, Specialist Youth Support Services, Residential Care, NDIS Disability Services and Family Connections.

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Mental health support for child and adolescents presenting with moderate to severe mental health issues.

The objective of Communities and Justice is to protect children and young people from abuse and neglect.

The Community Restorative Centre (CRC) provides a range of services to people involved in the criminal justice system and their families. CRC is the lead provider of specialist through-care, post-release, and re-integration programs for people transitioning from prison into the community in NSW. All CRC programs aim to reduce crime and break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, offending and imprisonment.

Cullunghutti's Early Learning Centre is a purpose-built centre for children aged 0 - 6 years providing affordable and culturally appropriate long day care, pre-school sessions and a school bus transport service.

Family support programs, including education and early literacy, women's groups, disability support for children through the Early Links program, and referrals / support with other agencies.

Support for dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation anxiety.

Support for women facing domestic and family violence. Caseworkers provide counselling, safety plans, emergency housing, transport, legal guidance, AVO assistance, hospital care, and family support, ensuring safety and empowerment.

Child and youth services, early intervention, intensive family preservation, parental drug and alcohol support, health, wellbeing, psychology, and culturally appropriate aid for CALO and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities.

Assists individuals with severe mental illness, who are not supported by NDIS to strengthen their capacity to live independently, build life skills and apply for NDIS.

Free counselling service providing therapeutic gambling counselling to those who are impacted by problematic gambling.

Free support for anyone affected by gambling in Australia.

Up to $3000 interest free loans for a variety of needs including housing, home, car, education, medical and vet expenses.

Recovery and skill building case management for people experiencing complex mental health conditions, and support to maintain & sustain tenancies.

Youth health service offering youth counselling, support, dietician, work and study programs. Support groups for anger, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, LGBTQIA+, family and friends.

Discount food and clothing store, also offering free fruit and vegetables.

Drug & Alcohol services.

Our Welfare Rights solicitors provide free help and assistance ranging from information to advice, advocacy and representation on Social Security Law and Centrelink matters.

The lllawarra & South Coast Tenants Service is part of the ILC. We provide free legal advice, advocacy and representation, where appropriate, in relation to residential tenancies.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Information website: islhd.health.

Free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 - 25, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

The Legal Education and Advice in Prison (LEAP) for Women program assists women prisoners in realising and enforcing their human rights.

Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service locations in NSW

Criminal, Civil and Family Law services including advice, referral, information, representation and community legal education.

Compassionate support for people in crisis and provides human connection to get through dark moments.

A statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For information, assessment, or referral to homelessness services & support.

Alcohol and drug support. Mobile withdrawal program. Day group rehabilitation program. Referral pathways to residential rehabilitation and aftercare support

Our Welfare Rights solicitors provide free help and assistance, ranging from information to advice, advocacy and representation on Social Security Law & Centrelink matters.

Books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, newspaper, CDs, public access computers, copy and scan, charging ports and Wi-Fi. Member category for people with no fixed address with a maximum loan limit of five items, with one renewal. Acceptable forms of identification for these are: Centrelink, Concession or Medicare Cards

Support for young people and their families with advice, information, case management and referral out, homelessness, AOD support, weekly outreach and onsite wellbeing programs.

A national support group for mums separated from their children.

Advice and advocacy on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tenants. Attend tribunals and liaise with landlords.

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Low-cost grocery store stocking baked goods, cleaning supplies, frozen food, fruit, vegetables, pantry and personal care items. Emergency food hampers.

Books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, newspaper, CDs, public access computers, copy and scan, charging ports and Wi-Fi. Member category for people with no fixed address with a maximum loan limit of five items, with one renewal. Acceptable forms of identification for these are: Centrelink, Concession or Medicare Cards

A safe space for young people providing a range of activities and fun educational programs.

The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health's 24/7 statewide phone service which links people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service.

Parliament websites contain listings for members of Parliament, Hansard (transcript of proceedings), Parliamentary Committee reports and the Parliamentary library (briefing papers etc).

Assistance to access clinical and service supports, social supports, NDIS support and participation in group activities. Activities are available for NDIS and non-NDIS clients. Low-cost meals available Mon, Tues and Thurs.

Shoalhaven.com/ camping
Nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Hipcamp.com
Caravancampingnsw.com
Wikicamps Australia (App)
Campermate (App)

A free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 - 18 who live in NSW.

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To make an application: Application for Rentstart Bond Loan

Wrap around, long-term case-management for women who have had contact with the criminal justice system and/or are impacted by substance misuse. Supports for housing, homelessness, and tenancies at-risk.

Subsidised desexing and veterinary assistance for pets of lower income families and pensioners.

Crisis overnight accommodation for individuals and families in emergency situations. Self-referral via phone, email, website or drop in: 134 Kinghorne St, Nowra | info@

Crisis accommodation for individuals and families in emergency situations.

Connect clients with crisis needs (accommodation, food, clothing, financial support), housing applications, private rental assistance, safety planning, and links to external services (GPs, mental health, legal and other social supports).

Crisis counselling to individuals, families, and children specialising in reducing the effects of domestic & family violence, trauma and conflict on children, adults and families.

A safe haven offering crisis support, information, shower and laundry facilities, and a Breakfast Program (l0am-lpm). Emergency drop-in support for men, women, families, youth, and children.

Transitional supported accommodation. Specialised support workers assist individual families to help with the complexities of homelessness and find sustainable housing solutions.

Salt Care is a local, registered, not-for-profit, volunteer based Charity that provides benevolent relief to the homeless, the poor, the socially disadvantaged, those who suffer from mental health issues, the disabled, indigenous, elderly, and young people at risk.

Salt's Mobile Response Vehicle (MRV) is a frontline response with volunteers going to homelessness hot spots to provide support, food and clothing.

Welfare support including provision of individual meals, food hampers and clothing.

The Doorways Program provides emergency relief, including food vouchers, and holistic case management with referral to internal and external support services

Doorways support provides crisis support, referrals and advocacy. Pathways AOD support is an alcohol and other drug (AOD) program providing therapeutic psychoeducation groups, case management, assessment and referral. Provision of food vouchers.

Practical assistance for low-income families and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet.

Books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, newspaper, CDs, public access computers, copy and scan, charging ports and Wi-Fi. Member category for people with no fixed address with a maximum loan limit of five items, with one renewal. Acceptable forms of identification for these are: Centrelink, Concession or Medicare Cards.

Providing community housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The Hub will assist clients to: Referral to local government and non-government organisations, Assistance with searching for private rentals and job searches, Wi-fi / internet, email, fax, computer and printer access, Shower and Toilet facilities, Cooking Facilities, Washing Machine and Dryer Facilities, Counseling available, Toiletry / homeless packs depending on availability, Regular visits from local service providers.

Books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks. Member category for people with no fixed address with a maximum loan limit of five items, with one renewal. Wheelchair access. Acceptable forms of identification for these are: Centrelink, Concession or Medicare Cards

Information and referral support, assistance with documentation, letter writing, form filling, and typing. Advocacy and WDO's by appointment. Social, training and support activities and groups. Aged care and NDIS social support services.

Information and referral support, assistance with documentation, letter writing, form filling, and typing. Advocacy and WDO's by appointment. Social, training and support activities and groups. Aged care and NDIS social support services.

Empowering women to take control of their health and wellbeing through the provision of accessible, integrated
health and intervention services within a caring, feminist environment.

Provides short-term accommodation and outreach support. Case management support for referrals to housing, mental health support and drug & alcohol services. Young people 16-24 years old.

Support to improve school attendance, help with primary to high school, educational programs and financial help with costs related to education such as books, uniforms and excursions.

Social and Affordable Housing, an agency of the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) is one of the largest providers of social housing in the world, providing a range of housing solutions to meet the needs of today's community.

Free legal advice and assistance in Family Law, Civil Law and minor Criminal Law matters. We aim to help clients self-represent

Provides health and medical services including counselling, case management, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental health, child & adolescent mentoring and therapeutic support. Support is provided both individually and/or in groups.

Provision of social, community and affordable housing to eligible people in the Shoalhaven.

Affordable transitional accommodation for families, case management support, brokerage and family counselling support to people who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, homeless or those at risk of disadvantage and homelessness

Case management for people having trouble with alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and other significant health and social issues that cannot be addressed by their AOD treatment alone.

Emergency assistance through information and advocacy support, clothing vouchers, NILS loans, food vouchers in multiple areas throughout the Shoalhaven.

Administrative support, Justice of the Peace, tax help, and support groups. Food store, phone/fax service, computer and internet access. Access to employment, legal aid and other community services.

Books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, newspaper, CDs, public access computers, copy and scan, charging ports and Wi-Fi. Member category for people with no fixed address with a maximum loan limit of five items, with one renewal. Acceptable forms of identification for these are: Centrelink, Concession or Medicare Cards

Provides counselling support to individuals, couples and families.

All victims of violent crime in NSW can get help with information and referrals.

NDIS service provider offering NDIS support coordination and plan management, independent living supports, social groups and community access support, customised employment options & learning, and capacity building group.

Numerous support services that aim to empower and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in the Shoalhaven.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing violence and need help or support, please White Ribbon. There are national and state-based agencies that can assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Information, advocacy and referrals to assist women and their children who are (or have) been experiencing domestic & family violence with their legal, social and welfare needs. Assistance is available for women to obtain Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVO's).

Since 1979, Yfoundations has been the NSW peak body advocating for young people at risk of and experiencing homelessness, as well as representing the services that provide direct support to these young people.

NDIS service provider offering NDIS support coordination and plan management, independent living supports, social groups and community access support, customised employment options and learning, and capacity building group.

Shoalhaven Domestic & Family Violence Services assists women and/or their children experiencing domestic & family violence. They provide case management and referrals to other support services.