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Local & National Support Services

Domestic and Family Violence Support

Call 000 in an emergency.

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Domestic Violence Hotline

1800 65 64 63

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline

1800 Respect - Crisis Line

1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

24 hour support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. 

Child Protection line

13 21 11

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/Protecting-kids/reporting-child-at-risk

 If you think a child or young person is at risk of harm from abuse or neglect, contact the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 (open 24 hours/7 day) 


Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy (WDVCAS)

02 6551 3356

Call 000 in an emergency

National Line 1800 938 227 or 1800 WDVCAS 

Domestic Violence Liaison Officer (DVLO) - Forster & Taree Police Statio

Always call 000 in an  emergency. 

DVLOs are specialist police officers trained to provide support and referral in relation to domestic and family violence. Their role is important in developing and maintaining partnerships with other government and non-government agencies for victim support including follow up services, such as refuges. 

Most Police Area Commands/Police Districts have one or more DVLOs. 


Forster and Taree both have a DVLO to support you with your DFV matters

Forster Police Station

02 6555 1299

51 Little Street Forster 2428

Taree Police Station

02 5594 8299

83 Albert Street Taree 2430 

Taree Sexual Assault Service

 (02) 6592 9315 

After hours:  (02) 6592 9111 

E-Safety for Women (Keeping safe online)

https://www.esafety.gov.au/women  

Community Partnerships Against Domestic and Family Violence.

02 6552 0386

https://speakout4kids.org.au/community-partnerships-against-domestic-and-family-violence/

LGBTIQ Safety planning and support services

https://sayitoutloud.org.au/?state=NSW

https://sayitoutloud.org.au/professionals/safety-planning-tool/?state=NSW 


Housing & Homelessness Support

Financial Assistance for housing and Housing Support Services.

Link 2 Home

1800 152 152

Temporary Crisis Accommodation

Link2home is the state-wide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. For information, assessment or referral to homelessness services and support in NSW, call Link2home.  

 Link2Home Veterans and Ex-Service  ‍1800 326 989

Great Lakes Manning Youth Homelessness Support Service

02 6551 6996

 This service supports young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Great Lakes, Greater Taree and Gloucester areas. 


 It provides client-centred homelessness support, including prevention and early  intervention, rapid rehousing, crisis and transitional accommodation, and intensive responses for clients with complex needs. 

Samaritans Foundation Taree - Homelessness Hub

02 6539 3400

https://www.samaritans.org.au/services/homelessness-and-accommodation/great-lakes-manning-homeless-support-service

DCJ Housing

1300 305 667

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/about/careers/join-our-housing-services-team/about-dcj-housing

My Housing app -(Previously FaCS Housing) https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/myhousing/services#myhousingapp  

Complete housing applications, social housing waitlist, subsidy products and more

Home in Place (previously Compass Housing))

1300 333 733

https://www.compasshousing.org/

Mission Australia

1800 269 672

https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/housing

Aboriginal Housing Office

02 8836 9444

https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/

To ensure every Aboriginal person in NSW has equal access to, and choice in, affordable housing.  We will achieve this vision by ensuring that we continue to provide support to a sustainable housing sector through accessible, culturally appropriate and affordable housing for the Aboriginal people of NSW.

Aboriginal Housing Office - Services our way

02 8836 9444

https://www.aho.nsw.gov.au/programs/services-our-way

Services Our Way (SOW) provides culturally appropriate service coordination, support and capacity building for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families experiencing vulnerability, empowering them to improve their well being and achieve their goals

Salvation Army

02 6554 7207

 https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/

St. Vincent De Paul

02 6554 6079

https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/NSW/Housing/

Catholic Care Forster

02 6539 5900

https://www.catholiccare.org.au/

Brighter Futures support for DFV

Support groups, soup kitchen style food support and more


DCJ/ FACS Housing support and products

Financial Assistance for housing and Housing Support Services.

Dept. Communities and Justice Housing

1300 305 667

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/about/careers/join-our-housing-services-team/about-dcj-housing


My Housing -(Previously FaCS Housing) https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/myhousing/services#myhousingapp  

Rent Choice Start Safe

The Rent Choice Start Safely provides short to medium-term financial support for people escaping domestic or family violence. The subsidy helps people secure private rental accommodation so they do not have to return to the violent situation. 

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/start-safely

RentStart Bond Loan

DCJ Housing can provide help with the cost of setting up a new private rental tenancy with a Rentstart Bond Loan. A bond loan is interest-free and paid back to DCJ Housing. You may be eligible for a bond loan if you are an Australian citizen and a resident of NSW. 

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/applying-assistance/rentstart-bond-loan-application

Bond Extra

A Bond Extra offers up to $1,500 (including GST) to landlords/agents to cover rental arrears and/or property damage over and above the rental bond. The Bond Extra is valid for the fixed-term period of the tenancy agreement for up to 12 months, or until the tenancy is terminated, whichever is sooner. https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/factsheets/Bond-Extra-landlords-agents

Rent Choice Youth

Young people aged between 16 and 24 years may be eligible for Rent Choice Youth depending on the area they live in and their income  

https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/factsheets/rent-choice-youth


Counselling

Lifeline

13 11 14

24 Hour support line for all crisis situations

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Beyond Blue

1300 224 636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Head Space

1800 650 890

https://headspace.org.au/

Reach Out

https://au.reachout.com/

Care Leavers Australasia Network

1800 008 774

https://clan.org.au/about/

Local Counsellors

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/results/forster-2428/tihcs-aht-10682/counselling?undefined&pageIndex=1&tab=SITE_VISIT

Victims of Crime Confidential Counsellors

1800 633 063

Victim Services Counselling


Financial Support & Emergency Relief

Crisis Payment

 A one-off payment if you've experienced an extreme circumstance within last 7 days, such as Domestic or Family Violence and are in severe financial hardship. 

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/crisis-payment-for-extreme-circumstances-family-and-domestic-violence

Escaping Violence Payment (EVP)

The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) program is available to anyone who is experiencing violence from their partners. 

Our case workers can assist with this process.

https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/escaping-violence-payment-enquiry-form/

Victims Services

1800 633 063

Victim Services provides counselling, financial support and a recognition payment to victims of a violent crime in NSW. From 1 January 2022, victims of modern slavery can also apply for victims support. 

Contact the Victims Access Line for more information.  

Aboriginal Contact Line 1800 019 123.

https://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/

Good Shepherd No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)

13 64 57

Good Shepherd NILS for Essential Goods and Services for people and families on low incomes to purchase essential goods and services such as fridges, washing machines, car repairs and medical procedures for up to $1,500. Repayments are set at an affordable amount over 12 to 18 months. 

Local Service Provider: Forster Neighbourhood Centre 02 6555 4351 

https://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/ 

Good Shepherd No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)

13 64 57

 Good Shepherd NILS for vehicles for people and families on low incomes to purchase a vehicle for essential use. NILs are available for $2000 – $5000 for the purchase of an essential vehicle.

Local Service Provider: Forster Neighbourhood Centre 02 6555 4351  https://goodshep.org.au/services/vehicles/ 

Great Lakes Neighbourhood Centre

02 6555 4351

Support for financial hardship, parenting support, men's workers, Work and Development Orders, NILS loans, support programs and more.

https://www.fnc.org.au/


Health & Disability Support

Forster Community Health

02 6539 6300

Taree Community Health

02 6592 9315

Aruma Disability Services

1300 538 746

Disability Support Services

https://www.aruma.com.au/

Flourish Australia

1300 538 746

Mental Health Services

https://www.flourishaustralia.org.au/service/taree

Mental Health Hotline

1800 011 511

Mental Health Services


Justice & Legal Services

Legal Aid

1300 888 529

https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/

Forster Police Station

02 6555 1299

Call 000 in an emergency

Forster Court House

1300 679 272

Call 000 in an emergency

Taree Police Station

02 5594 8299

Call 000 in an emergency

Taree Court House

02 6552 5599

Call 000 in an emergency

Juvenile Justice

02 6539 0500

Call 000 in an emergency

Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS)

02 6551 3356

Call 000 in an emergency

National Line 1800 938 227 or 1800 WDVCAS

Redfern legal centre -

02 96987277

 Financial abuse support  https://rlc.org.au/our-services/financial-abuse-legal-service 


Family and Children's Services

Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)

02 55942000

 Call 000 in an emergency 

Homebase Youth Services

02 6555 5622

https://homebase.org.au/

Manning Support Services

02 65511800

 www.mssinc.org.au 

Uniting Care - Communities for Children

02 6553 3992

Women can! program,

Kids Can! program, 

Stroll and roll pram walking group. 

KidSafe NSW

02 98450890

 https://www.kidsafensw.org 

Parenting apps and resources

http://www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au/Resources/Parents-websites  


Indigenous Specific Services

Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service

02 6555 6271

https://tobwabba.org.au/

Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre

02 6551 7444

https://biripi.org.au/

Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS)

1800 733 233

www.alsnswact.org.au/pages/wasupumob

Taree Indigenous Development and Employment (TIDE)

02 65523652

 http://tide.org.au/

iBobbly App

iBobbly is specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who:  

are aged 15 years and older,  are feeling sad and down might be having thoughts of hurting yourself.

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/ibobbly/

Yarn Safe

Mental Health and Wellbeing Mental health is like a tree. To stay strong and healthy it needs looking after. You need to take care of the roots of the tree for it to grow tall and stand strong.

Good relationships can make you feel happy and confident. They can help get you through tough times. It’s deadly to share, care, laugh and love with your mob and bond over culture, community, kinship and family.

https://headspace.org.au/yarn-safe/


Alcohol & Drug Support

Alcoholics Anonymous - Forster

 https://meetings.aa.org.au/near/?near=Forster+NSW 

Narcotics Anonymous - Forster

https://forster.uca.org.au/whats-on/narcotics-anonymous/

Catholic Care - Forster

02 65395900

https://www.catholiccare.org.au/services/alcohol-and-other-drugs/

The Buttery Rehab Program

02 6687 1111

The Buttery is a not-for-profit, charitable, community based organisation. It is located at Binna Burra near Bangalow in the Byron Bay hinterland in Northern NSW, Australia. The Buttery specialises in the treatment of alcohol and other drug misuse and mental health issues. 

https://www.buttery.org.au/the-buttery-programs/


Safety / Self care Apps

Daisy App

https://www.1800respect.org.au/daisy 

Daisy is an app developed by 1800RESPECT to connect people experiencing violence or abuse to services in their local area. 

Arc App

https://www.arc-app.org.au/

The Arc app enables women experiencing family violence to track details of abusive behaviour by uploading photos, videos, audio and diary entries to create a record of what has happened, when it happened, and how it made them feel. 

Penda App

https://penda-app.com/

Penda is a free app for women who have experienced domestic and family violence and are thinking about separation and divorce. It contains financial tips, safety and legal information, and referrals. Separation can be a dangerous time. Rethink downloading this app if you feel unsafe, if your (ex) partner monitors you, or makes you feel scared, intimidated or controlled, or helped to set up your phone, had access to your phone, or has linked email or you share accounts

Calm App

https://www.calm.com/  

App to help you meditate and reduce stress 

Deadly Tots App

 http://deadlytots.com.au/Page/deadlytotsapp   

 Deadly Tots App contains information for every Aboriginal Family to help their Bub learn and grow 

Love Talk Sing Play App

 http://ltsrp.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au/home/resources  

Age specific activities and resources for parents  

iBobbly App

iBobbly is specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who:   are aged 15 years and older,  are feeling sad and down might be having thoughts of hurting yourself. https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/ibobbly/


Mid Coast Community Directory

Online directory of local support services in Mid Coast Council region

https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au 

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