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Useful contacts
The contacts provided below are to agencies and other organisations that may provide support, assistance and/or useful information.
These links do not imply any endorsement, support or commercial gain by
St Vincents Hospital, Sydney. See our Disclaimer for more information.
Aboriginal Services
Accommodation/Shelter
AIDS/HIV Services
Aged Care Services
Alcohol and Drug Services
Anxiety, Phobia, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Bereavement Services
Carers, Family and Friends Support Services
Child Protection
Crisis Services
Dementia Services
Depression Services
Diabetes Services
Eating Disorder Services
Family & Community Services
Family Services
Gambling Services
Gay and Lesbian Services
Hepatitis Services
Jewish Care
Legal Aid
Meals
Mental Health Advocacy Services
Schizophrenia and Psychosis Services
Sexual Assault Services
Sexual Health Services
Support (Health) Organisations
Transcultural Services
Tuberculosis Services
Victims Services
Women’s Services
Youth Services
See also Useful Links this contains links to numerous government, non-government and support agency websites.
Aboriginal Services
Aboriginal Children's Services18 George St
Redfern NSW 2016
T (02) 9698 2222
Aboriginal Medical Service
36 Turner St
Redfern NSW 2016
T 02 9319 5823
Namaroo Employment Services
A Job network for ATSIC people.
156 Redfern St
T 02 9318 2159
AIDS/HIV Services
ACON: Albion Street Centre
Free HIV testing, counselling & comprehensive care for people affected by HIV.
Office: T 02 9332 9600
Hotline: T 02 9332 9700
ACON Counselling Service
Available to anyone who is directly or indirectly affected by HIV/AIDS. Individual sessions, home/hospital visits, telephone counselling and support groups.
T 02 9206 2000
ATSI: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Project
Networks with women's groups and individual aboriginal HIV/sexual health workers and community groups.
T 02 9206 2042
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
Charity group for people with HIV/AIDS. Financial assistance, counselling, employment and accommodation.
T 02 9283 8666
CSN: Community Support Network
Affiliated with the AIDS Counsel of NSW. Offers 24hr home-based care including domestic, and respite, transport and housing services.
T 02 9206 2031
T 02 9206 2035
T 02 9206 2091
H2M Service
HIV, Hep C & Mental Health in Primary Care: Psychiatric Consultation provided to patients infected/affected by HIV or Hep C, referred by GPs and other clinicians in the community. Short-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and sessions/treatment often provided in the GP setting, although clinics are available at St Vincent's Hospital.
T 02 8382 2418
HIV Family Support
Co-ordinates the provision of substitute care services for families affected by HIV.
T 02 9699 8756 (Vicki Coombes)
HIV Health Maintenance
Provides the latest information on drugs and treatments of HIV/AIDS.
T 02 9206 2025
T 02 9206 2019
T 02 9206 2118
PLWA: People Living With AIDS/HIV
Information, advice and advocates for HIV/AIDS affected people.
T 02 9361 6011
Positive Women
Information and referral: Vicki Coombes
T 02 9699 8756
SWOP: Sex Workers Out Reach Project
Free and confidential service for all sex industry workers.
T 02 9319 4866
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Aged Care Services
ACAT
Aged Care Assesment Team
T 02 9389 0928
Italian Association of Assistance
Provides community aged care packages to Italian speaking people over 70yrs in their own homes to avoid premature hostel entry.
67 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
T 02 9564 0744
Enhanced Primary Care
For people with chronic conditions with multiple care needs or those who are over 75yrs or persons of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent aged over 55yrs.
Two services - Care Planning and Case Conferencing – are available. Referrals can be organised through your GP.
More info: 13 20 11
http://www.health.gov.au
Samaritans
Spiritual direction and aged care.
T 02 9833 2133
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Alcohol & Drug Services
ADIS: Alcohol & Drug Information Service
24hr counselling, information and referral read more
T 02 9361 8000
1800 422 599 (outside Sydney metro)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Information and referral to local support groups
T: 02 9799 1199 (24 hour support line)
www.aasydney.org.au
Email:
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Local support groups:
Day time: St Stevens Church, Macquarie St, Sydney (near the top of Martin Place)
Mon - Fri 12.00noon - 2.00pm
Evening: Stella Marris, St Paul's Church, Stanley St, East Sydney.
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 5.00pm -6.30pm
Unitary Church, Cnr Fransis & Hargraves Sts, East Sydney
Wed 5.00pm -6.30pm
Clinical Services Team
St Vincent's Hospital inpatient and outpatient treatment, referral, counseling and education. Quit smoking group. Harm minimisation philosophy.
T 02 8382 4344
3D unit
Outpatient medical detoxification, Darlinghurst
T 02 9361 2632
Family Drug support
24hr phone support for parents, family and friends of drug users.
Darlinghurst 2010
T 02 9818 6166 or 018 414 586
Gorman House
24hr non-medical detoxification
Cnr Ice St & Barcom Ave, Darlinghurst 2010
T 02 9331 4546 or ext 2669
GROW
World Community Health Movement. Residential rehabilitation program.
12-step program of recovery or growth to maturity, funded by NSW Health Department.
Lots 1 & 2, 24th Ave, Austral 2171
T 02 9606 0579
Haymarket Foundation
Proclaimed place, medical and nursing service, counselling, residential controlled drinking and living skills program.
165b Palmer St, East Sydney 2010
T 02 9331 1969
Jarrah House
Medical detoxification for women and women with children.
21 day residential program, Little Bay
T 02 9661 6555
Kirketon Road Centre
Medical, dental, nursing, sexual health, and youth service.
Needle/syringe exchange
Location: Kings Cross
T 02 9360 2766
The Langton Centre
Outpatient medical detoxification. Assessment and referral, counselling, group therapy, needle and syringe exchange.
Drugs in pregnancy team. Seven days.
South Dowling St, Surry Hills, 2010
T 02 9332 8777
Liver Clinic, St Vincent's Hospital
T 02 8382 7112
Methadone Advice & Complaints Service
Advice on access to treatment, counselling, medication, health effects of methadone, policy information on access transfers and agencies. 9.30am-5.30pm
Location: Darlinghurst
T 1800 642 428
Narcotics Anonymous
Support group for narcotic/drug addiction.
Open groups no appointment necessary. Follows the 12-step philosophy.
Local Groups
St Johns Church, 120 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Mon-Fri 12.00-1.30pm
St Georges Church, Glenmore Rd, Five Ways, NSW 2010
Mon-Fri 5.00-6.30pm
Glebe town Hall, St Johns Rd, Glebe, NSW
Mon-Fri 8.00-9.30
T 02 9212 3444
Odyssey House
Residential and outreach program. Group counselling, relapse prevention skill workshops & individual counselling.
Level 1, 431 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9281 5144
Ted Knoffs Foundation
Assessment and referral, residential non-medical detoxification and rehabilitation, outpatient counselling.
Location: Randwick.
T 02 9310 0133
Waverley D&A Centre
Assessment and referral. 1:1 counselling, controlled drinking program and education.
Location: Bondi Junction.
T 02 9387 6788
We Help Ourselves
3-6 month residential program. Group work and individual counselling, womens’ and mens’ health support, stress management and life skills development. Assessment and admission
24-26 Pit St, Redfern, NSW 2016
Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00
Women’s house T 02 9318 2139
Men’s house T 02 9318 2139
Head office T 02 9319 1211
Women, Drugs & Alcohol & Depression
Part of the Depression & Mood Disorders Association.
T 02 9816 1611 (Kate)
William Booth Institute
8-10 month program, work based. Detoxification service available for those entering rehabilitation.
T 02 9212 2322
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Anxiety, Phobia and
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Clinic
St Vincent's Hospital
Treatment of anxiety, phobic disorders and OCD. Requires referral and assessment.
Level 4, the O'Brien Centre, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
T 02 8382 1400
Anxiety Disorders Support Group
Part of the Depression & Mood Disorders Association.
T: 02 9362 0540
APA Support
Anxiety, Panic and Agoraphobia support groups.
Local group: 2nd Saturday of the month 10.00-12.00pm
Friendship House, 60 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW 2111
Contact: Mental Health Information Service
T 02 9816 5688 or 1 800 674 200
OCD support
Support groups for people with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Local group: 1st Saturday of the month 2.00-4.30pm
Friendship House, 60 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW 2111
T 1 800 626 055 (Anthea Cornish)
Serenity NSW Incorporated
Voluntary funded self-help support group for people with anxiety disorders and depression.
Concentrate on the house-bound and elderly, also assistance to long-term unemployed. Run courses on relaxation, laughter, worry and the seven skills of serenity.
P.O Box 707, Campsie NSW 2194
http://www.serenitynsw.com.au/
T 02 9740 9539 (Ray Brooks)
Triumph over phobia
Support group for people experiencing phobias.
T 02 9556 3416
The Bipolar Treatment Group
Run by psychologists at the DHCC. Nine session closed groups where clients with BAD discuss symptoms and life skills management with a CBT approach. Clients should be referred to Catlin via the rehab referral process.
T 02 8382 1879
Bereavement Services
Bereavement Services
Sacred Heart Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Service offer counselling emotional support and education. Free of charge to those bereaved in the last five year where the death occurred on St Vincent's Campus or the person was affiliated with the palliative care team, the person lives in the SESIAHS or is a staff member.
140 Burton St, Darlinghurst, 2010
T 02 8382 9594
Bereaved by Suicide Support Group
T 02 9419 8695
Grief Counsellors
Westmead Hospital Forensic Unit and in association with the coroner.
T 02 9845 7247 or 02 9845 6001
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury at Gordon, NSW runs a monthly support group for those bereaved by suicide. The meeting is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month 7-9pm. New members welcome. This group is a safe and comfortable environment in which you can discuss feelings and experiences associated with your loss.
More information: website
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
T 02 4648 2224
Diana Sands - Survivors of suicide counsellor both 1:1 and groups
M 0414 721 653
Carers, Family and Friends Support Services
ARAFMI
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill. Education and resource centre. Offers information and emotional support.
Administration: 02 9887 5897
T 02 9805 1883 or 1800 655 198
Helpline Mon - Fri 9.00am-5.00pm:
Infoline: 02 9887 5897
Support groups
Local group: 4th Thursday of the month 12.00pm.
Church of the Little Sisters of the Poor,
70 Market St, Randwick
T 02 9399 9889 (Joy) currently in recess
North Ryde
At the head office. 3rd Monday of the month
47-49 Wicks Rd, Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde 2113
T 02 9888 7274 (Ingrad)
Young ARAFMI
At the head office.
Last Saturday of the month: 10.30am
T 02 9427 5946 (Leila Stewart)
Carers Australia
Carers resource centre. Information and emotional support for carers. Advocacy, complaint and legal assistance, ACAT, support groups, resource kits, community options, counselling, respite, early intervention, equipment services, financial assistance/subsidy programs, food services, home help, home maintenance and modification, home nursing and palliative care, referral, living skills, volunteer programs, special interest groups, transport and relaxation cassettes or CDs.
Level 17, 323 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW 2000
24hr Help Line: 02 6282 7886 or 1800 242 636.
Sydney office: 02 9280 4722
Respite Centres: 1 800 059 059
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/?
Let's talk chat line: http://www.carerswa.asn.au/
Carers Respite Centre, South Eastern Sydney: The Benevolent Society NSW
Information and advice about respite options, assistance with emergency/ short-term in-home residential respite. 24hr emergency telephone support and financial assistance for respite when needed.
171 Glenmore Rd, Paddington 2021
http://www.bensoc.asn.au/
Mon- Fri: 02 9599 0233 or 1 800 059 059
Siblink
Education Program for brothers, sisters and children of people with Schizophrenia. Six Weekly sessions. Part of Schizophrenia Fellowship
T 02 9879 2600 Mon-Wed (Suzzie Alnut)
Child Protection
Child Portection Team and Family Crisis Service
Department of Community Services.
24hr counselling, information and referral.
T 02 9360 7200 or 1 800 066 777
Child Protection Team
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick NSW
T 02 9382 1412,
At Home: 02 9382 1413
Child Protection and Family Crisis Service
24hr service.
55 Renwick St, Redfern, NSW
T 02 9360 7200 or 1 800 0677 777
Domestic violence specific: 1 800 656 463
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Consumer Participation
World Community Mental Health Organisation
Grow to maturity, self-help group focussing on mental health, support and friendship.
Sponsored by NSW Health Department.
T 02 9381 5555
Residential Rehabilitation Program
Lots 1 & 2, 24th Ave Austral NSW 2171
T 02 9606 0579
Inner City Community Consultative Committee
Empowers Communities. Information sharing, policy development, support for consumers. For people with mental health concerns, NGOs, carers, interested members of the community and mental health workers representing local mental health service.
Caritas Mental Health Unit
St Vincent's Hospital
1st Monday of the month: 3.00-4.00pm
LG floor, 299 Forbes St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
T 02 8382 1803
South Eastern Consumer Network
Networking and support for people with mental illness. Participate in the 'consumer movement', development of policies and learn about your rights and responsibilities.
T 02 9130 8435
National Resource Centre for Consumer Participation in Health
Information about methods and models of community and consumer feedback and participation to health consumers and providers.
http://www.participateinhealth.org.au/index.asp
T 1800 625 619
NSW Consumer Advisory Group
Information regarding consumer participation and organisation.
T 02 9556 9219
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Crisis Services
Counselling information and referral
Wayside Chapel, 29 Hughes St, Potts Point NSW 2011
T 02 9358 6577
Bondi Junction Community Health Centre
Mental Health intake, referral and crisis management
T 02 9387 1644
Inner City Crisis Service
Mental Health intake, referral and crisis management.
301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
T 02 8382 1911
Lifeline
Crisis counselling and referral service
T 131 114
Salvation Army Care line
Counselling and referral service
General counselling
T 1300 363 622
Suicide prevention and crisis counseling
T 02 9331 2000
Youth line
T 02 9360 3000
Salvo Care Crisis Centre
Food vouchers, clothing, household furniture, baby equipment, electricity & rail vouchers. Outreach worker can do home visits and provide information, support, referral and advocacy.
399 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9361 6000
Smith family
Emergency financial assistance, budgeting counselling. Free clothes and some household goods.
Cnr Sparkes & Larkin St, Camperdown, NSW 2050
T 02 9550 4422
Women & Girls Emergency Centre
Drop-in centre for homeless women and their children.
Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.30pm
Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9281 1277
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Dementia Services
Dementia Advisory Service - Eastern Sydney & City of Sydney
link to page on this website
National Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service
T 1300 366 448
The Alzheimer’s Association NSW
Provides support for families, friends and where appropriate suffers of dementias.
Dementia Help-Line: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00pm
T 1 800 639 331
Sign Post
Support for younger onset dementia.
Help Line: 1 800 639 331
Also free individual counselling, call to make an appointment.
Dementia library & publications. Family carer education. Professional training:
T 02 9888 4260
Vincent Fairfax Family Resource Centre
Macquarie Hospital Campus, Cox's Rd entrance, North Ryde, NSW
T 02 9805 0100
http://www.alznsw.asn.au/
Email
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Depression
3rd Sunday of the month: 2.00pm-4.00pm
Friendship House, 60 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, NSW
T 02 9692 9400 (Jan) or 02 9438 5540 (Nina)
Depression & Manic-depression Association
Support groups for people who are subject to depression or mania.
Local group: 1st Sunday of the month at 2.00pm
Friendship House, 60 Victoria Rd Gladesville NSW
T 02 9888 7274 (Ingrid Weddell)
Depression & Mood Disorders Association
Information and referral to local support groups.
Open Mon-Fri 12.30pm-4.30pm.
T 02 9816 5688
Local Group: 3rd Tuesday at 7.00pm
Committee Room Presbyterial Church, Alison Rd Randwick, NSW
T 02 9662 2132 (Anne)
Donna Maria Pre & Post-natal Support Network
24hr Help Line, provides individual counselling and assessment, information and referral for pre/post natal depression. Support groups both open and closed for antenatal depression, fathers and parenting.
Local support group: Holsworthy House, Woollahra, NSW
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Diabetes Services
Diabetes Australia
Information line: 1300 136 588
Eating Disorders Services
24hr phone counselling, information and referral
T 02 9412 4499
Family Services
Information service and counselling. 24hr assistance with breast feeding difficulties.
T 02 9639 8686
Centre Care Family & Marriage Counselling Centre
Polding House, 276 Pit St, Sydney, NSW 2000
T 02 9799 9311
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
Information and referral
T 02 9637 3741
T 1 800 810 784
TTY: 1800 626 267
Department of Community Services Domestic Violence Line
Counselling, information and referral
24hr Helpline: 1 800 656 463
Karitane
Support network for families with children 0-5yr experiencing parenting difficulties. Education programs and residential/family care.
Cnr The Horsley Drive & Mitchel St, Carramar, NSW 2163
http://www.karitane.com.au/
24hr Help Line: 02 9794 4185 or 1 800 677 961
Marriage guidance, New South Wales/ Family Therapy
Ring to make an appointment with a family therapist. Subsidised by the government, fee negotiated and charged according to family income.
Paddington
T 02 9418 8800
Adolescent mediation and family therapy service
(RAPS)
T 02 9890 1500
Parent Line
Help for parents, telephone advice for parents of children aged 0-18yrs. Telephone interpreter available for Non-English speaking callers.
Mon-Sat 9.00am - 4.30pm
T & TTY: 13 20 55
Randwick Family Support Services
Individual and group counselling for domestic violence, parenting & assertiveness training.
Mon-Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm
2nd Floor 665-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW
T 02 9349 5725
Relationships Australia
Family, marriage and relationship counselling. Family therapy, mediation and adult/child separation.
Mon-Thurs 9.00am - 5.00pm
Suite 1902, Tower One, 500 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
http://www.relationships.com.au/
T 02 4731 6744 or 1 800 801 578
Counselling services for carers: 1 800 044 062
St Vincent De Paul: Family and Welfare Centre
Offers individual and group counseling:
- Domestic Violence Group for men (32 week course)
- Grief Counselling
- Women's Group
- HEY DAD
- Men's Parenting Group
- Crisis
- Financial
- Mediation & General Counselling
125 Pitt St, Redfern, NSW 2016
T 02 9698 1529 or 9698 9864
Tresillian Family Care Centre
Phone counselling and referral for parents.
24 hour parent Help Line
T 02 9569 5400 or 1 800 637 357
Gambling Services
St Vincent's Hospital (public) Gambling Treatment Program
Individual counselling, self-referral. Read more
T 02 8382 3448
G-Line
Government funded 24-hr phone counselling service for gamblers and their families.
T 1 800 633 635
TTY: 1 800 633 649
Gamblers Anonymous
Support group for problem gamblers, follows the 12-step process. Open group no appointment necessary. Supporters/carers are allowed for the first two weeks only.
Information line: 02 9564 1574
Recording of group times 02 9550 0430
Local Groups
William Booth Institute, run by the Salvation Army. Mon 7.00pm-8.30pm
56 Albion St Surry Hills 2010
(You need to be punctual as the group is held in a security building and the doors are closed after 7.00pm)
Baptist Inner City Missionaries Tue, Fri 7.30pm-9.00pm & Sun 4.00pm-5.30pm
The basement @ The Holly Cross Church, 17 Adelaide St, Bondi Junction
T 02 9564 1574
24 hour counselling: 02 9212 2322
Game
St Vincent De Paul Gambling counselling.
Staff speaks Croatian & Hungarian. Self-referral for individual counselling.
T 02 93313910
Australian Chinese Community Association Problem Gambling Counselling Service
Self-referral for individual counselling. Surry Hills.
T 02 9281 1377
Baptist Inner City Missionaries Gambling Counselling service:
Self-referral for individual counselling.
The Tabernacle, Cnr Burton & Palmer St, East Sydney, NSW 2010
T 02 9358 2388
Inner City Gambling Counselling Service
Self-referral for individual counselling.
Staff speaks Latvian.
T 02 9331 4633
Multicultural Problem Gambling Service
Provides counselling in more than 40 languages.
Information line: 1 800 856 800
Wesley Gambling Counselling Service
Individual gambling & financial counselling. Call for appointment.
Belviour St Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9263-5577
Korean Counsellor: 02 9951 5595
Gay and Lesbian Services
See also Acon
Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service
T 02 9360 3062
Lesbian & Gay Anti-Violence Project
T 02 9360 6687
Pride Centre
Gay & Lesbian support service
Mon-Fri 10.00am-6.00pm
T 02 9331 1333
Hepatitis Services
Hepatitis C Council of NSW
Information & counselling.
349 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Hep C Help Line: 02 9332 1599
Mental Health Advocacy Services
Gives legal advice, runs legal classes, runs workshops about disability discrimination and represents people with disability discrimination complaints.
Shop 99, 1-5 Meeks St, Kingsford, NSW 2032
T 02 9313 6000 or 1 800 800 708
TTY 02 9313 7190 or 1 800 644 419
Mental Health Advocacy Service
Information, advice, legal aid and advocacy for mental health consumers in hospital.
Level 4, 74-76 Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW 2134
T 02 9745 4277
Mental Health Review Tribunal
Upholds the civil and legal rights of people who are mentally ill/disordered. Information on: CTO, CCO, TPO, CTPO, Informal patient r/v, ECT, Appeal against refusal to discharge and protective estates.
PO Box B19, Boronia Park, NSW 2111
Hotline: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
T 1 800 815 511 or 02 9816 5955
NSW Association for Mental Health
Information and referral service. Mental health promotion and organises Mental Health Week.
T 02 9816 5688 or 1 800 674 200
Mental Health Counsel of Australia
Coordinator of non-government mental health organisations, distribution of information, research and projects.
T 02 9555 8388
Mental Health Information Service
State-wide referral to specialist treatment and or support groups.
T 1300 794 991
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
Mental Illness Education Australia
Education and information resources.
T 02 9879 7602
121 Employment
Supported job program for those with psychiatric disability.
79-81 Regent St, Redfern, NSW 2011
T 02 9310 2055
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
Work, Residential and Social Programs (Buckingham House).
Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012
T 02 9319 6868
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill
Education and resource centre. Offers information and emotional support.
Administration: 02 9887 5897
T 02 9805 1883 or 1800 655 198
Helpline: Mon - Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
Infoline: 02 9887 5897
Aged Care Assessment Team
T 02 9389 0928
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Schizophrenia and Psychosis Services
Information and support resources for Risperidone consumers, their families and carers. Telephone access to mental health workers and newsletter. Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
T 1 800 555 046
Schizophrenia Fellowship
Services: Telephone information, support and referral line, information kits and resource books, support groups, education programs for community based organisations, siblink program, sunflower club, accommodation service, recruitment and training of volunteers, mental health and schizophrenia awareness week, NISAD (schizophrenia research institute) and a research trust fund week.
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W http://www.sfnsw.org.au/
T 02 9879 2600
Local support group
4th Wednesday of the month 7.30pm.
31-33 Spring St, Bondi Junction, NSW 2088
T 02 9879 2600 (Anne Renton)
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
153 George St, Redfern, NSW 2016
T 02 9319 6868
Sexual Assault Services
Non-government Organisation. Self-help organisation. Individual counselling, group therapy and education.
W http://www.asca.org.au/
T 1 300 657 380
Eastern & Central Sydney Sexual Assault Services
24 hour on-call crisis service. Short-medium term follow up counselling for individual survivors of adult sexual assault, their partners & family. Also offering medical services and legal assistance.
24 hour Help Line: 02 9515 7566
Sydney Rape Crisis Centre
24 hour Crisis Counselling, information and support groups.
P.O Box 55, Drummoyne, NSW 2047
T 02 9819 6565 or 9819 7842
T 1 800 42 4017
TTY: 02 9181 4349
Sexual Assault Service Centres
Immediate, short-medium term counselling, support and information for victims, partners, friends and family, information on legal processes, referral to support groups, court support, medical treatment.
T 02 9515 7566
Sexual Assault Centres
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Hwy St, St Leonards, NSW 2065
T 02 9926 7580
AH 02 9926 7111
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Missenden Rd, Camperdown, NSW 2050
T 02 9515 9040
AH 02 9515 6111 (Switch)
St George Hospital
Belgrave St, Kogarah, NSW 2217
T 02 9350 1111 (24 hour)
Women's Health & Sexual Assault Education Unit
P.O Box 2008, North Parramatta, NSW 2151
T 02 9840 3737
Sexual Health Services
Free breast screening. Mobile and fixed address screening centres.
Local fixed address:
Sydney Square Breast Clinic
Level 12, 99 Bathurst St, Sydney, NSW 2000
T 02 9319 5441 (for appointments)
Family Planning NSW
Information & Referral.
328-336 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield, NSW 2131
T 02 9716 6099
TTY: 02 9916 8360
Head Office: 02 9716 6099
Livingston Road
Sexual health clinic.
184 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville, NSW 2204
T 02 9560 3057
PRETERM
Family planning clinic, free pregnancy tests, bulk bill GP consultations. Pregnancy counselling and abortion.
300 Pyrmont bridge Rd, Camperdown, NSW 2050
T 02 9552 6511
Sexaholics Anonymous
Information and support group for sex addiction. Closed group. Self-Referral. Follows the 12-step philosophy.
PO Box 778, Fairfield, NSW 2165
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W http://www.sa.org/
Local Group: Sat 8.00-9.30pm
William Booth Institute, 56 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 8250 0180
Sydney Sexual Health Centre
Information & referral.
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10.00am-5.00pm. Wed 2.00pm-5.00pm
Nightingale Building, Sydney Hospital, Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW 2000
T 02 9382 7440
Support (health) Organisations
Diabetes Australia
Information line: 1300 136 588
Hepatitis C Council of NSW
Information & counselling.
349 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Hep C Help Line: 02 9332 1599
Tinnitus (Australian) Association (NSW) Ltd
PO Box 660, Woollahra, NSW 1350. Australia
Phone: 61 2 8382 3331
Website
Transcultural Services
Mandarin & Cantonese speaking crisis, relationship, gambling, child protection, parenting and general counselling.
Counselling Hot Line: Monday 10.00am-1.00pm. Thursday 10.00am-4.00pm
T 02 9281 1377
"Youth Talk We Listen" Hot Line
Friday & Saturday 6.00pm-10.00pm:
T 02 9281 1377
Jewish Care
Multiple therapeutic services, See community programs.
For detailed information, advice and help.
T 02 9328 0009
Mental Health Support for Italians
T 02 9798 7222
Transcultural Mental Health Service
Provide multilingual information packages, education and referral to NESB services.
Locked Bag 7118, Parramatta, NSW 2150
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T 02 9840 3800
Translating and Interpreter service
24 hour information and telephone interpreter
T 13 14 50
South Sydney Community Aid
Multicultural resource centre. Offers information, advice and referral.
118 Regent St, Redfern, NSW 2016
T 02 9319 4073 or 02 9319 2260
See also Community Programs
Tuberculosis Services
Tuberculosis Clinic
Eastern Sydney
T 02 9313 8322
Victims Services
Victims of Crime Counselling
24 hour counselling service provided by Sydney City Mission.
T 1 800 819 816 or 02 9086 4270
See also Women's Services below and Community Programs.
Women's Services
Department for women telephone Information & Referral Service
Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm
T 1 800 817 227
TTY 1 800 673 304
Sisters of Charity Outreach Service
Services for women in need in the community i.e. counselling, education and self-esteem courses. Support given for victims of domestic violence.
438 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
T 02 9332 64302
Women & Girls Emergency
Crisis counselling and referral offered by welfare workers at the Wayside chapel.
T 02 9358 6577
Women's Health Service, South Eastern Sydney Area Health
Promoting the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of women. Clinical information and support:
Checks and tests; pap, breast, pregnancy etc. Women's life cycle; menstruation, contraception, reproduction, parenting, osteoporosis etc. Well women; sexual health, choices, natural therapies, stress management, reducing violence against women etc.
Darlinghurst Community Health Centre: 301 Forbes St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
T 02 83821911
Eastern Suburbs
T 02 9389 9800
Royal South Sydney Community Health Complex
Joyton Ave, Zetland, NSW 2017
T 02 9382 8156 or 9383 8000
Women's Information Service
Telephone information and referral. Publications and newsletters.
Level 1, 100 William St, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
Mon-Fri 9.am00-5.00pm:
W http://www.women.nsw.gov.au/
T 1 800 817 227
TTY: 1 800 673 304
Women's Legal Resource Centre
T 02 9637 4597 or 1 800 801 501
Lou's Place
Women, girls and children's drop-in centre. Swimming, art, legal service, creative writing, craft and relationship discussion.
Mon- Sat: 182 Victoria St, Potts Point, NSW 2011
T 02 9358 4553
Women & Girls Emergency Centre
Drop-in centre for homeless women and their children.
Mon-Fri, 9.00am-4.30pm
Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9281 1277
Youth Services
The Adolescent Support Service Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH)
For teenagers (yr 7 - yr 12) and their families who are trying to adjust to changes and manage difficulties in their lives. Relationship with family and friends, sexuality, eating disorders, school, health concerns, depression, anxiety and anger management.
Services offered are free and on a Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm basis. They include; individual and family counselling, a group program for adolescents, parental education, programs designed for schools, hospitals and other community agencies.
T 02 9382 4347
Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health
Assessment, referral and treatment at POWH unit.
T 02 9382 1564
Child Dental Services
T 1 300 134 226
Early Intervention Program PEIPOD
Assessment and support for adolescents and young adults experiencing mental health changes.
St Vincent's Mental Health Service. read more
T 02 8382 1902
Marrickville Child and Family Service
Livingston Rd Centre, 184 Livingston Rd, Marrickville, NSW 2204
T 02 9550 0155
Oasis
Crisis accommodation, education, counselling, D&A and medical service.
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9360 9000
Police Citizens Youth Club
Squash court, boxercise, boxing, weights, ninjitsu, breakdancing. $28 yearly membership.
T 02 9360 5835
Reach Out
An Internet-based service that helps young people get through tough times. Set up by Inspire foundation and backed by leading experts in mental health promotion and suicide prevention.
http://www.reachout.com.au/
http://www.inspire.org.au/
Salvation Army Outreach Service
Youth street work service, crisis counselling and intervention. Telephone information and referrals.
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
T 02 9331 2787
W.A.Y.S.
Education, D&A referral, counselling, housing, support, sport and recreation.
Randwick
T 02 9365 2500
Young ARAFMI
24 hour counselling, support groups, library and workshops/seminars for young people who are family members or friends of the mentally ill. Age is not really emphasised, rather, if you have a mother, father, sister, brother or other close relative or friend, you are very welcome.
24 hour care and support line: 02 9805 1883 or 1800 655 198
Administration: 02 9887 5897
Local group: Last Sat of each month 10.30am-12.03pm
ARAFMI head office, Block C Level 1, Nurses Home, Macquarie Hospital
47-49 Wicks Rd, Nth Ryde, NSW 2113
Community Programs
Free or extremely cheap local residential and non-residential services providing assistance with social, cultural, psychological, financial, vocational, living skills and medical needs. Drop-in centres, activities and education.
Aboriginal Community Health Centre
Free medical: Eye, dental, hearing, podiatry, diabetes, D&A and paediatric services. Public health workers: Domestic violence, sexual health, sexual assault, and youth service. Also shiatsu massage, chiropractic services and a pharmacy.
195 George St, Redfern, NSW 2016
T 02 9319 5823
After Care Association of NSW
Residential, living skills training and psychosocial program for people with mental illness.
3/3 Warf Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040.
T 02 9810 7100 (administration)
Manager John Malone: 0411 040 146
Ankali
Government-funded support organisation for people with HIV & AIDS. 1:1 emotional support provided by volunteer, short term individual case work provided by social workers. Self-referral
T: 02 9332 9742
Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW Inc
Settlement services for new migrants.
Services for the elderly: Day care, respite, home care, recreational activities, meal services, companionship, referral and assistance with medical services and local transport.
Services for women: Social support, positive image promotion, protection of women's rights and a Women's Resource Centre: Education on domestic violence, legal aid, child abuse, employment, support and counselling.
Youth services: Recreational and social activities, community work, tutorials and youth groups. Interest Classes & Courses: Tai Chi, English, Mandarin, auto repair, cooking and social dance classes.
Chinese School: Saturday Chinese language school, promoting language and culture for children with Chinese and non-Chinese background.
2 Mary St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9281 1377
Baptist Inner City Ministries & Baptist Fellowship
Drop-in centre, opportunity shop, advocacy and assistance with crisis situations.
91 Forbes St, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
T 02 9358 2388
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
Charity group for people with HIV/AIDS. Financial assistance, counselling, employment and accommodation.
T 02 9283 8666
Buckingham House
Non-residential psychosocial project. Social, pre-vocational and vocational programs.
43-45 Buckingham St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Social program
Mon, Tues and Fri 12.00pm- 5.00pm
Wed and Thur 12.00pm- 7.00pm
Sat 10.00am - 3.00pm
Pre-vocational program
Mon to Fri 9.30am- 2.30pm
T 02 9698 83 88
Botany Migrant Resource Centre
Information, referrals, advocacy, aged care and day care for the elderly, counselling, activities, facilities and education.
3 General Bridges Cres, Daceyville, NSW 2032
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T 02 9663 3922
Care Force
Anglican Home Mission Society, D&A assessment and referral, counselling, accommodation assistance, food assistance, financial assistance, clothing, client follow up and book exchange.
Drop-in centre TV, snooker and games. Free tea and coffee.
Mon, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday open 9am-1pm.
Wednesday 9am-12pm
St Michael's Parish Hall. 196 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9331 3482
Centre Care
Community support program to people who are unemployed. Building self-esteem, assistance with personal development, communication skills, family and relationship issues, referral to specialist services & advocating to Centrelink.
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9283 4899 (Nena)
Clovelly Aftercare
Social and recreational activities. Program is updated regularly as per client feedback. Includes such things as: touch football, board games, ten-pin bowling, cafe chat, walking group, movies, music group, under 30's, art group, ice skating and beach outings. Group outings in the Eastern Suburbs. Clients need referral to the service from a mental health worker. Hours: Mon - Fri: One group in the morning and one group in the evening.
T 02 9665 4574
D4
Family support service. Information, advocacy and referral. Aboriginal community worker, youth worker, women and family worker, sex worker support, 1:1 counselling and group work.
Woolloomooloo Community Centre, 49 McElhone St, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
Open Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30pm
T 02 9368 1381
Greek Welfare Centre
Counselling, casework, aged services, child care services and playtime, marriage preparation, women's group, GROW, gambling issues, volunteer training, community order scheme, legal referral centre, accounting and tax assistance, community appeals, community awareness and education.
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T 02 9516 21 88
Guardianship Board
T 02 9555 8500
Haymarket Foundation Clinic
Refuge services; showers and flexible assistance to the homeless.
Mon-Fri 7.00am-5.00pm Sat & Sun. 7.00am-12.00pm
165b Palmer St, East Sydney NSW 2010
T 02 9331 1969
Hospital Transition Project, Buckingham House
Assist in transition from hospital to home. Outings, tennis, gardening, silk screen printing, sport, computer training, sculpture groups, gym, videos, craft, photography, drama, camps, work experience, pottery, creative writing and art. Buckingham House provides transport.
43-45 Buckingham St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010. Mon- Fri
T 02 9698 8388
Pine St Creative Arts Centre
Offers art classes, lead lighting, pottery, fabric craft, tai chi, school holiday activities & camps, netball & basket ball.
64 Pine St, Chippendale, NSW
T 02 9319 5488
Quality Lifestyle Support
Multidisciplinary professional team including doctors, mental health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, OTs, speech pathologists, physios, educational professionals, government departments and behaviour specialists who provide Respite Services: flexible in home support, creative and innovative service delivery, accommodation options and vacations. Community Access: recreation opportunities, assistance with; community services, banking, shopping, and networking your local community and educational options. In Home Care: assistance with daily living, meal diet, cleaning, budgeting and security.
24 hour, seven days a week
300 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville, NSW 2204
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T 02 9573 1855
Street Jungle
Local community garden. For people who wish to have access to their own garden space.
Sponsored by: SEAHS SSC& ACON.
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T 02 9206 2000
Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Activities: Leisure activities; free Walking breakfast club 8am, coffee club, Surry Hills Forum, english classes, play group 0-5 yr olds, AA meetings, Ninjitsu, ballroom dancing (senior citizens), free legal advice, Surry Hills Social Justice Coalition. There are Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hakka, Hindi, Urdu and Farsi speaking workers.
T 02 9380 5555
Ultimo Community Centre
Aerobics, yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Kyokushin Karate, indoor soccer, Chinese cooking and Falun Gong Meditation.
Mon-Fri
T 02 9298 3111
Walking Well
Walking group for 70 to 90 year olds.
Tuesday 9.30am and Thursday 10.30am
From War Memorial Hospital: $2 per session
T 02 9369 0203
Walla Mulla Family & Community Support
Independent organisation offering counselling, information, referral and advocacy on issues of: housing, legal, financial, domestic violence, health, education and training, employment, alcohol and other drugs, parenting.
Activity centre
Play group 0-5yrs and their parents, shopping bus to Marrickville every Thursday, free community BBQ every week, various groups and camps throughout the year.
49 McElhone St, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
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Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm. Wed 9.30am-12.00pm.
T 02 9368 1381 (appointments)
After School Care Mon-Fri 3.00pm-6.30pm
Vacation Care: 8.00am-6.00pm
T 02 9361 6678 or 0415 915 186
Waverley, Woollahra Arts Centre
Arts classes
T 02 9387 2461
Wayside Chapel
Drop-in centre, coffee shop, cheap meals, crisis counselling, referral base for accommodation, showers, youth workers, opportunity shop, alternative healing, homoeopathy, reflexology, chiropractic, acupuncture and aromatherapy), $5 concession $10 otherwise.
29 Hughes St, Potts Point, NSW 2011
T (02) 9358 6577
Jewish Care
Aged Services
The Burger Centre Day Care Program
Therapy activities, kosher meals, transport, celebration of festivals, speakers and entertainment, special events, outings. Special programs for Russian-speakers, people with special needs & dementia.
7-21 Saber St, Woollahra, NSW 2025
T 02 9369 3548
Wolper Outreach Program
Support for members in their home.
Community Services:
CAVOD 'packages' of care.
Survivors of the Shoah
Club 50, drop-in centre
Kadimah Work Centre
Employment in a supported environment.
For information, advice or help on the above
T02 9382 0009
Family & Community Services
Therapeutic services: bereavement counselling, social work and case management, 2nd generation of Shoah Survivors support group, counselling for anxiety depression and loss, volunteer support, big brother and big sister program and mediation.
Immigration and resettlement services, youth work and coordination, mental health.
Level 3, 332 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
T 02 9369 1400
Disability Services
Accommodation, employment, counselling and therapeutic services.
146 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
T 02 9331 5184
Community Services
Employment programs, community education, youth movement training, prison outreach, medical, legal and professional referral services, CoJAC (Council on Jewish Aged Care). Critical incident/emergency planning 24 hour response, mothers & babies group, speaker bureau and
'Plannit Youth'.
T 02 9440 9182
Volunteers Support Service
Bondi Junction Office
T 02 9369 1400
Kings Cross Community & Information Centre
Neighbourhood centre. Shopping assistance: place your order on Wednesday and they will do your shopping for you or they will pick you up from home take you to Edgecliff shopping centre, assist with shopping and bill payment, then drop you at home. Also Tai Chi and weekly outing every Tuesday.
60 Macleay St, Kings Cross, NSW 2011
T 02 9357 2164
Legal Aid
Parent in child support matters
T 02 9744 3833 or 1 800 451 784
Children
Criminal and child welfare, parent support
T 02 9219 5000
Mental health
Contact Mental Health Advocacy
T 02 9745 4277
Prisoners
T 02 9219 5888
Veterans and their dependents
T 02 9339 7677
TTY 02 9339 7228
Accommodation / Shelter
Albion St Lodge
Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9211 2833
B. Miles Women's Housing Scheme
Funded by Department of Community Services.
15 Havelock Ave, Coogee, NSW 2034
T 02 9665 0666
Campbell House
Campbell St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9380 5055
Charles Chambers Court
11 Hunt St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9211 9070
City Women's Hostel
108 Flinders St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9360 4881
CSN: Community Support Network
Short to medium-term emergency housing in CSN units.
T 02 9879 3799
Detour House
Single women who are homeless or with drug and alcohol problems.
T 02 9660 4137
Dolors Single Women Refuge
Bondi Junction
T 02 9389 4431
Edward Eagar Lodge
348a Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9361 0981
Elsie Women Refuge
T 02 9660 1371
Foley House Inc
6-8 Bellevue St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9319 5232
Foster House
5-21 Mary St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9212 1065
Gorman House (Drug and alcohol detoxification unit)
Cnr Barcom & Ice St's, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 read more
T 02 8382 2669
Gowrie House
37 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9361 5746
Haymarket Clinic
165b Palmer St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
T 02 9331 1969
The Homeless Persons Information Centre
Sydney City Counsel
GPO Box 1591, Sydney, NSW 2000
T 02 9265 9081 or 9265 9087
ICLA: Independent Community Living Australia
Suite 76, Level 7, 8-24 Kippax St, Surry Hills 2010
PO Box K305, Haymarket 1240
T 02 9281 3338
www.icla.org.au
Indo-Chinese Women's Refuge
Mimosa House
T 02 9610 0820
John Irwin Lodge
365 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9331 2266
Lou's Place
182 Victoria St, Potts Point, NSW 2011
T 02 9358 4553
Marrickville Women's Refuge
T 02 9558 1702
Matthew Talbot Hostel
22 Talbot Place, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
T 02 9357 1533
Mission Australia House
Crisis Accommodation Centre for males 18+
19 Denham St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9356 0600
Oasis Youth Care Centre: Crisis accommodation
Cnr Crown & Albion Streets, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9360 9000
The Opposition Youth Crisis Centre
31 Roslyn St, King Cross, NSW 2011
T .02 9357 1041
The Richmond Fellowship: Supported accommodation
28 Ross St, Glebe, NSW 2037
Three levels of support:
7 core houses (27 residents). Intensive support; in-house staff, up to 24 hours a day, 7 days
5 halfway houses (26 residents). Medium support, drop-in staff, daily, 7 days a week.
10 outreach houses (44 residents). Low support, drop-in staff, whenever necessary.
T 02 9660 4833
NSW Women's Refuge Resource & Crisis Referral Centres Association
160 St Johns Rd, Glebe, NSW 2037
T 02 9265 9081
Samaritan House
T 02 9115 7949
Scholastica House
St Vincent De Paul, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9212 1104
Stepping Out
Community based organisation run by women for women survivors of child sexual assault and their children. Provides medium-term housing (6-12 months).
T 02 9550 9398
SESAHS Supported Accommodation
Various addresses:
Boundary St: 02 9361 4952
Bellevue St: 02 9211 6881
Fitzroy St: 02 9212 4171
Surrey St: 02 9331 6943
Taylor St: 02 9332 3412
Nicklson St: 02 9699 4542
Victor Clark-Duff Hostel
74 Brown St, Paddington, NSW 2021
T 02 9361 1008
Vincentian Village Aged Hostel
48 Yurong St, East Sydney, NSW 2010
T 02 9360 6674
Vincentian Village Family & Women's Centre
T 02 9360 2140
We Help Ourselves
3-6 month residential therapeutic program run by the State Health Department. Provides a safe secure environment for people who suffer from drug abuse and its related problems. Group work and individual counselling, women's, men's health support, stress management and life skills development. Assessment and admission Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm.
Head office: 24-26 Pitt St, Redfern, NSW 2016
Women's house: 02 9318 2139
Men's house: 02 9318 2139
Women's Place
For single women who are homeless or with drug/alcohol problems.
T 02 9358 3898
Meals
Matthew Talbot
Talbot Lane, off Bourke St, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
T 02 9357 1533 (Men Only)
Breakfast: 7:15am-8:00am: Free
Lunch: 12:30pm-1:00pm: Free
Dinner: 5:30pm-6:00pm: $1.00
Swanton Lodge
11 Hunt St, Surry Hills, NSW
T 02 9212 1700
50 cents (can be waived if unable to afford)
Breakfast: 7:45am-8:15am
Lunch: 12:00-12:30pm
Dinner: 4:45pm-5:15pm
Foster House
64 Foster Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9212 2538
Breakfast: 7:00am-7:45am
Lunch: 11:30am-12noon
Dinner: 4:45pm-5:15pm
Edward Eagar Lodge
348a Bourke Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9361 0981
Lunch: 12:00-12:30pm
Cost: $1.20 - free soup
Our Lady of Snows Society
462-468 Pitt St, Central Station
T 02 9557 1397
FREE TO ALL
Mon to Fri: 6am-4:30pm
Sat: 6am-10:30pm
Sun: 7:30am-9:30pm
The Exodus Foundation Restaurant
180 Liverpool St, Ashfield, NSW 2131
T 02 9716 8537
FREE TO ALL
Lunch only service: 11:30am–1.00pm
Open 6 days (Closed Sunday)
Paddington Uniting Church
4 Newcombe St, Paddington, NSW 2021
T 02 9360-4372
Monday - Friday and Sunday
Lunch: 12noon-1:00pm
Cost: $1.00 weekday; $1.30 Sunday
The Station
Cnr Erskine & Clarence St, Sydney, NSW 2000
T 02 9299 4945
FREE TO ALL 7:30am-8:30am, 12:00pm-12:30pm
(Free showers, washing and drying facilities)
Vincentian Village
50 Francis St, East Sydney, NSW 2011
T 02 9360 6674
Open 7 days, Cost $2.00
Lunch: 12:30pm-1pm
Dinner: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Newtown Mission
280a King St, Newtown
T 029519 9000
Tuesday: Dinner 5:45-6:45pm COST $1.50
Wed, Thur, Fri Snacks tea & coffee. Free 12-2pm
St. Vinnies for Youth
Food Van, Marrickville
T 02 9699 1614
Every night: hot meals, tea and coffee.
The Wall, Darlinghurst Road, approx 9:00pm
Central Station approx 10:30pm
Food Distribution Network
255 Wilson Street, Darlington, NSW 2008
T 02 9699 1614
Food packages for elderly, frail people with disability (incl HIV/AIDS) - all delivered
$10 large box fruit and vegetables
$5 small box fruit and vegetables
$5 fruit only
Wayside Chapel
29 Hughes St, Potts Point, NSW 2011
T 02 9358 6577
Free dinner: 1st and 3rd Sat of month 5-7pm
Free breakfast: Sat 8-9pm, Sun 8am-9.30am
Sandwich, small charge
Come In Centre Youth 12-24
457 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW 2021
T 02 9331 2691
Free lunch Mon to Fri, 12:30-1:00pm
Jesus Cares Food Van
T 02 9361 6239
Every Fri and Sat night, sandwiches, tea and coffee
Goes to: Central, The Wall Darlinghurst Rd, The Fountain William St between 11pm–3am
Careforce
196 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9331 3482
Free Breakfast Sunday 9:00am
St. Canices Church
28 Roslyn Street, Elizabeth Bay, NSW 2011
T 02 9358 5229
Lunch Sat and Sun 12.00pm, free but donations accepted
Oasis Youth Refuge
16-20 years
Oasis Lane, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
T 02 9360-9000
Free, 7 days a week, lunch 12:00pm, dinner 5:00pm
Greek Orthodox Church
378 King Street, Newtown, NSW 2042
T 02 9519-7868
Free lunch: 12:00pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
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