Updated 8 October 2021 Welcome

This directory is brought to you by Hunter Homeless Connect as a community resource to connect people in need with vital services and support in our region.

The information in this resource is linked to My Community Directory, an Australia-wide online community Directory. Any health or community service can list their information for free on My Community Directory and manage their information to make sure that it is accurate and up to date. To ensure your listing is included in our Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at [email protected].

The purpose of this directory is to provide you with an easy way to find information on specialist homeless and related community support services in the region. Information in the online version of this document is updated nightly with the latest available information from the My Community Directory platform.

If you notice your information, or information on other services is incorrect, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1300 762 515. You can also update your own information by logging in to My Community Directory yourself at mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Account/Login or alternatively you can contact us directly at [email protected] and we can help you amend your listing.

If you would like to see events that are happening in the area or you are a service provider who would like to list events yourself for free, you can visit mycommunitydiary.com.au. Event and directory information is also available on the Access My Community App available for download for free on iOS or Android devices.

We hope that you find this a valuable resource to connect with your local community.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 2 About Hunter Homeless Connect

Hunter Homeless Connect is a volunteer, not for profit organisation whose mission is to connect vulnerable members of our community with vital services and support. Connections and access to support are facilitated through our annual Hunter Homeless Connect Day event, our Connecting the Hunter program and this Community Services Directory.

From humble beginnings in 2009, Hunter Homeless Connect was founded with an event coordinated by a small group of passionate individuals in the community, who wanted to make a difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Over the years, Hunter Homeless Connect Day has grown and in 2019, on its tenth anniversary, we experienced our largest attendance on record with over 2000 people on the ground accessing a one-stop- shop of human and community services, including free haircuts, massages, immunisations, birth certificates, bedding, phone cards, food, clothing and much more.

Year after year, the event is delivered by a ‘community coalition’ of government and non-government services and volunteers, with in-kind and financial support from organisations, community partners and individuals across the Hunter.

Our mission was further enhanced in 2019 after securing a $46,000.00 investment grant from Community Sector Banking for the roll out of the Connecting the Hunter program via the employment of a part-time coordinator, for one year. The program is an extension of Hunter Homeless Connect Day, that sees businesses in the community opening their doors to people experiencing homelessness, all year round.

It provides a dignified and practical way for people experiencing homelessness, to identify inclusive and welcoming environments, have access to services and connection to members of the community who would like to donate their goods, facilities and services, without judgment.

In 2020, we were forced to postpone our annual event as a result of the pandemic, but that didn’t stop us continuing to deliver on our mission to connect people with support and services. We revised our Community Connections Directory (that had previously only been printed for and distributed at the event) and obtained funding to print 6,000 hard copies of a COVID-19 version and distributed it to support services, small businesses and government organisations in the wider community. This has now become an up-to-date, online resource available to all.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 3 Who we are

Management Committee Chair: Jenn O’Sullivan Vice Chair: Alyson Segrott Secretary: Marg McKay Treasurer: Nikki Ashworth Members: Peta Winney-Baartz, Michelle Faithfull, Leanne Poole, Gary Parsisson, Louise Maher & Jessica Barry

Hunter Homeless Connect Day Event & Community Directory Coordinator Michelle Faithfull (Events & Community Relations Manager, Compass Housing Services)

Connecting the Hunter Program Coordinator Nissa Phillips Where to find us

W: www.hunterhomelessconnect.org.au E: [email protected]

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 4 Our Partners

We would like to thank our community partners who have contributed to the cost of printing this valuable resource, so that we are able to distribute it to services and people in need of support in our region.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 5 Contents ABORIGINAL SERVICES ...... 9

ABORIGINAL SUPPORT SERVICES & COUNSELLING...... 9 ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICES ...... 9 GENERAL ABORIGINAL SERVICES ...... 9 ACCOMMODATION SERVICES...... 10

AGED CARE ACCOMMODATION SERVICES ...... 10 CRISIS & EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION...... 11 GENERAL ACCOMMODATION SERVICES ...... 12 SPECIALIST HOMELESSNESS SERVICES...... 14 ADVOCACY SERVICES ...... 15

LOCAL ADVOCACY SERVICES...... 15 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICES...... 16 AGEING SERVICES...... 16

HOME CARE & SAFETY SERVICES ...... 16 ANIMAL SERVICES ...... 16

GENERAL ANIMAL SERVICES...... 16 CHILD SERVICES...... 17

CHILD (AND PARENT) INFORMATION & COUNSELLING...... 17 COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION...... 17

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICES...... 17 GENERAL COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION...... 17 COMMUNITY CENTRES, HALLS & FACILITIES ...... 18

COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRES ...... 18 CRISIS & EMERGENCY SERVICES ...... 21

ABUSE & ASSAULT SERVICES...... 21 CRISIS & EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION...... 21 CRISIS COUNSELLING & INTERVENTION SERVICES ...... 22 GENERAL CRISIS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES...... 22 WELFARE ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES...... 23 CULTURAL AND MIGRANT SERVICES...... 23

MIGRANT SERVICES...... 23 DISABILITY SERVICES ...... 24

DISABILITY RESPITE AND ACTIVITY CENTRES...... 24 GENERAL DISABILITY SERVICES...... 24 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING...... 24

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE...... 24 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES ...... 25 HEALTH SERVICES...... 25

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 6 CHILD YOUTH & FAMILY HEALTH ...... 25 DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES...... 25 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES...... 26 SEXUAL SUPPORT SERVICES & COUNSELLING...... 27 INFORMATION & COUNSELLING...... 28

FINANCIAL & GAMBLING MANAGEMENT & BUDGETING...... 28 GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES & COUNSELLING ...... 29 SEXUAL SUPPORT SERVICES & COUNSELLING...... 31 SUICIDE & SELF HARM INFORMATION...... 31 LEGAL ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES ...... 31

GENERAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION ...... 31 MEDIATION & OMBUDSMAN SUPPORT...... 32 RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY ...... 32

CHURCHES AND PLACES OF WORSHIP ...... 32 SPORT ...... 34

SPORTS CLUBS...... 34 WELFARE ASSISTANCE & SERVICES ...... 34

FOOD VANS AND KITCHENS...... 34 GENERAL WELFARE & SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 38 MEALS ON WHEELS...... 41 SECOND HAND SHOPS ...... 42 YOUTH SERVICES...... 46

GENERAL YOUTH SERVICES ...... 46 YOUTH ACCOMMODATION SERVICES ...... 46 YOUTH CRISIS & EMERGENCY SERVICES...... 47 INDEX...... 49

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 7 2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 8 Aboriginal Awabakal Medical Service - Hamilton S e r v i c e s Dension Street, HAMILTON NSW 2300 E [email protected] Aboriginal Support W awabakal.org Services & Counselling P 1800 292 225

Hunter Gambling Help Counselling Since 1977, Awabakal has been providing primary (HGHC) health care, aged care, children and family services Ground Floor, 433 Hunter Street, to Aboriginal people living throughout the NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter Valley regions. Our legacy lives on through E [email protected] the services we provide. W missionaustralia.com.au General Aboriginal P (02) 4033 4941 Services

Hunter Gambling Help Counselling is a specialist Durungaling Hostel service providing Gambling Help Counselling to Aboriginal people in Newcastle. Whilst the focus of 19 Spruce Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2299 the service is supporting Aboriginal people, non- Aboriginal people are also able to use the service E [email protected] and receive counselling support. W ahl.gov.au Aboriginal Health P (02) 9043 9540 Services Aboriginal Hostels Limited operates 47 hostels Australia-wide to provide accommodation for Awabakal Ltd - Administration Indigenous people who need to be away from 64 Hannell Street, WICKHAM NSW 2300 home for a range of reasons. Our hostels are safe, comfortable, affordable and offer three meals E [email protected] each day during your stay. W awabakal.org P (02) 4918 6400

Since 1977, Awabakal has been providing primary health care, aged care, children and family services to Aboriginal people living throughout the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter Valley regions. Our legacy lives on through the services we provide.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 9 Families NSWFamilies NSW Wandiyali 29 Shearman Ave, RAYMOND TERRACE 116 Lake Road, ELERMORE VALE NSW NSW 2324 2287

E [email protected] E [email protected] W facs.nsw.gov.au W wandiyali.com.au P (02) 4950 1566 P (02) 4957 5900

For Aboriginal children, families & communities in Wandiyali is a Newcastle-based Indigenous the Newcastle and Port Stephens region. Provides community organisation. Our services operate a meeting place for people to interact and throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter volunteer as well as supported referrals for people Region and Port Stephens. Each year Wandiyali who need more targeted or intensive support, assists hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait parenting groups, early childhood education, care Islander community members through the delivery or support. For more information or for a referral of its many services. Our services cater for various pack, contact the Families NSW Aboriginal Family ages, ranging from birth to elders. Worker.

Muloobinba Family Support Service Accommodation 38 Station St, WARATAH NSW 2298 S e r v i c e s E [email protected] P (02) 4969 5299 Aged Care Accommodation • Parenting programs • Emergency assistance • Services Child and family support • Referrals • Energy Accounts Payments Assistance (EAPA) • Chemist Vouchers Walk ins and over the phone. Tarragal Glen Retirement Village 6 Tarragal Glen Avenue, ERINA NSW 2250 Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation 157 – 159 John Street, SINGLETON NSW W retireaustralia.com.au 2330 P 1300 931 498 E [email protected] Tarragal Glen Retirement Village offers two W ungooroo.com.au distinct living options to cater to a range of needs. P (02) 6571 5111 The village’s independent living villas are luxurious and open plan with a choice of one, two and three bedrooms. Tarragal Manor houses the village’s Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is a 100% care apartments, which offer daily care services Aboriginal owned organisation based in Singleton and feature one or two bedrooms with a private that has been empowering the local community kitchenette and bathroom. since 1994. We are an accredited General Practice, NDIS provider and provide business, employment and youth services

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 10 Crisis & Emergency Jodie's Place Accommodation 75 Maitland Road, BRANXTON NSW 2335 E [email protected] Carrie's Place W hunterdomesticviolenceservice.com First Floor, Unit 12, 116 High Street, EAST MAITLAND NSW 2323 P (02) 4990 9609

E [email protected] Offers a safe refuge home for up to 11 women and W carriesplace.org.au children in Cessnock. P (02) 4934 2585 Matthew Talbot Homeless Service 82 Hannell Street, WICKHAM NSW 2293 Carrie’s Place provides a range of culturally appropriate programs for people experiencing E [email protected] domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness. Maitland area by appointment only. W vinnies.org.au P (02) 4961 1411 Coast Shelter 346 Mann Street, NORTH GOSFORD NSW Supports men and men with children who are 2250 homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. E [email protected] W coastshelter.org.au Nova for Women and Children 558 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE WEST P (02) 4325 3540 NSW 2302

Homelessness accommodation service for young E [email protected] women and support service for women with or without accompanying children. W novawomen.org.au P (02) 4023 5620 Department of Communities and Justice Housing Contact Centre Support women who are at risk of homelessness to remain safely in their home and assist women E [email protected] who are homeless or in crisis to be housed and W service.nsw.gov.au provide support to maintain safe accommodation. Assist with identifying affordable private rental, P 1800 422 322 social housing or other suitable long-term, sustainable housing, and if required, the provision of safe and supported interim accommodation. The Housing Contact Centre is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for tenants, maintenance contractors and members of the public. Each year approximately 800,000 calls are received (about 3,500 calls daily). These calls cover everything from tenant maintenance enquiries to requests for accommodation assistance.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 11 St Vincent De Paul Society NSW Ca Care Services 956 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 30 MacKay Drive, TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261

E [email protected] E [email protected] W vinnies.org.au W cacare.com.au P (02) 4967 6277 P (02) 4389 2821

St Vincent De Paul Society NSW Provides the following services: Accommodation/Tenancy, Assist Personal Warlga Ngurra Activities, Assist-Life Stage, Transition, Daily Tasks/Shared Living, Development-Life Skills, Group/Centre Activities, Household Tasks, E [email protected] Participate Community, Personal Activities High, P (02) 4950 1566 Plan Management

Compass Housing Services Co Ltd Women’s and children’s refuge offering emergency accommodation and support for Suite 302, Level 3, 12 Stewart Avenue, women who are homeless due to domestic NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302 violence. Also offer court support, children’s activities, outreach support, advocacy, housing E [email protected] support, child support and referrals. W compasshousing.org General Accommodation P 1300 333 733 Services Compass is an experienced, enterprising, and socially committed not-for-profit organisation with Allambi Care a strong history in providing a range of housing 28 Fraser Parade, CHARLESTOWN NSW options including social, affordable and specialist 2290 disability accommodation as well as delivering a range of successful community development and W allambicare.org.au place-making initiatives. P (02) 4944 5900

Allambi Care is a leading service provider that develops flexible models of care to meet individual needs.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 12 Compass Housing Services Co Ltd - East House of Hospitality Maitland 125 Broadmeadow Rd, BROADMEADOW 11 Molly Morgan Drive, EAST MAITLAND NSW 2292 NSW 2323 E [email protected] E [email protected] W mn.catholic.org.au W compasshousing.org P 0418 675 268 P 1300 333 733 The House of Hospitality is an accommodation unit Compass is an experienced, enterprising, and for people who find themselves homeless or in socially committed not-for-profit organisation with unsuitable accommodation. The House of a strong history in providing a range of housing Hospitality aims to assist people in regaining options including social, affordable and specialist confidence, taking control of their lives, making disability accommodation as well as delivering a choices and moving towards independent living. range of successful community development and However, it is not a crisis unit. place-making initiatives. Housing (FACS) Compass Housing Services Co Ltd - Tuggerah W facs.nsw.gov.au 2 Reliance Drive, TUGGERAH NSW 2259 P 1800 152 152 E [email protected] Apply for Housing Assistance, private rental W compasshousing.org assistance including Rentstart Bond Loan, request a repair. Information, assessment or referral to P 1300 333 733 homelessness services and support 24/7 acs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are- Compass is an experienced, enterprising, and youhomeless socially committed not-for-profit organisation with a strong history in providing a range of housing Northern NSW Aboriginal Tenants Advice options including social, affordable and specialist and Advocacy Service disability accommodation as well as delivering a 5 Newcomen St, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 range of successful community development and place-making initiatives. E [email protected] W nswats.com.au P 1800 248 913

Tenancy Advice:By telephone or by face to face Representing tenants before the tribunal If you are having problems with your landlord regarding: Eviction prevention; Tenancy Agreements; Bond Claims; Repairs/Maintenance; Residential Tenancies Tribunal. Community awareness workshops

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 13 Pacific Link Housing Wheeling And Able Suite 2, Level 1, 10 William Street, GOSFORD NSW 2250 E [email protected] W wheelingandable.org.au E [email protected] P 0408 622 055 W pacificlink.org.au

P (02) 4324 7617 Financial support to families of children with physical disabilities to obtain mobility & A not-for-profit, social and community housing therapeutic aids & educational adaptive provider with 30 yrs experience, over 1000 technologies. Accessible holiday accommodation properties and 2,300 tenants in the NSW Central for those children and their families. for children Coast and Hunter. with physical disabilities. Provision of accessible equipped holiday accommodation for children with physical disabilities and their families Sanctuary Place 87 Elgin St, MAITLAND NSW 2320 Specialist Homelessness E [email protected] Services P 0401 020 400 Hunter Homeless Connect Provides short and long term affordable rentals to both families and individuals in Australia. Santuary E [email protected] Place offers a unique opportuniyt for everyone W hunterhomelessconnect.org.au living in the community, on pensions or on the Newstart Allowance, who seek a comfortable level of independent living in a place they can call Hunter Homeless Connect Inc. is a volunteer not- home. for-profit organisation that connects vulnerable people in the community with vital services, via Supported Independent Living our annual Hunter Homeless Connect Day event, Connecting the Hunter Program and the E [email protected] Community Connections Directory. W stride.com.au Matthew Talbot Homeless Services P 1300 001 907 82 Hannell St, WICKHAM NSW 2293 E [email protected] Assistance for adults with finding accommodation in the Newcastle area. W vinnies.org.au P (02) 4961 1411

The Matthew Talbot Homeless Service provides support to homeless men and men with children across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 14 Our Backyard - Car to Home Project Samaritans Specialist Homelessness Cnr Macquarie & Wentworth Rds, Service CARDIFF NSW 2285 E [email protected] E [email protected] W samaritans.org.au W macquariecare.org.au P (02) 4960 7280 P 0402 155 586 Samaritans Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS) Our Backyard provides up to 30 nights free Intake and Community Engagement is the first link support. Access to WIFI, hot shower, bathroom, to assistance for young people aged 12 to 24 who washing machine & dryer, kitchen, and referral to are at risk of homelessness in the Newcastle & other services including financial counselling. A Lower Hunter areas. safer place to sleep at night in a registered motor vehicle. A d v o c a c y Reach Homeless Services S e r v i c e s 111 Beaumont St, HAMILTON NSW 2303

E [email protected] Local Advocacy Services P 0435 828 410 Anti-Discrimination NSW - Wollongong Reach is a street outreach that aims to aid the needy, isolated or marginalised. Provides a free E [email protected] BBQ, water, clothing, blankets, hygiene bags, weekend survival packs and referrals to other W antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au health and welfare organisations. Operates every Friday night from 8pm on Beaumont Street. P 1800 670 812

RSPCA NSW - Community Homelessness We strive to eliminate discrimination in New South Program Wales by resolving enquiries and complaints, raising awareness about discrimination and its E [email protected] impacts, and taking action to influence change. We administer the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. W rspcansw.org.au Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy P (02) 9782 4408 Service

RSPCA NSW strongly believes in the emotional, E [email protected] mental and physical benefits of the relationships between people and pets. For some homeless W tenants.org.au people, their pet may be the only positive thing in their lives. The idea of having to give this much- P (02) 4969 7666 loved animal up can cause major distress to someone who is already suffering hardship. Free advice line, information and advocacy for tenants.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 15 Hunter Water 36 Honeysuckle Drive, NEWCASTLE NSW Ageing Services 2300

E [email protected] Home Care & Safety Services W hunterwater.com.au

P 1300 657 657 Australian Red Cross Society - Lambton 19 Morehead Street, LAMBTON NSW As a State Owned Corporation (SOC) Hunter Water 2299 provides drinking water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to a W redcross.org.au population of almost 600,000 people in homes and businesses across the Lower Hunter. Hunter Water P (02) 8651 8820 was the first SOC to be proclaimed within New South Wales pursuant to the State Owned Corporations Act 1989. We provide Volunteer based services for At Home Care Clients and Tele Chat and Tele Cross Services supporting the seniors that are isolated and in National & need of support at Home. International Advocacy Services Animal Services

Australian Financial Complaints Authority General Animal Services E [email protected] RSPCA NSW - Community Domestic W afca.org.au Violence Program P 1800 931 678 E [email protected]

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority W rspcansw.org.au (AFCA) helps individuals to resolve complaints about financial products and services. It’s free to P (02) 9782 4408 the public and you don’t need to pay someone to help you lodge a complaint. This service assists families with temporary housing for pets of people who are seeking refuge from domestic violence, and helps to address the link between animal and human abuse and child protection.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 16 Young Parents' Hub Child Services 98 Georgetown Rd, WARATAH NSW 2298

Child (and Parent) E [email protected] Information & W youngparentshub.com Counselling P (02) 4949 2989

Family Support Newcastle With a focus on education for young parents and their children, the YPHub is a collective of 2 High Street, WARATAH NSW 2298 specialist co-located services which aim to break down barriers of homelessness, financial stress, E [email protected] child care, mentoring, family and domestic violence and accessibility to services for young P (02) 4926 3577 parents to succeed in education.

Family Support Newcastle is a non-government General Communication organisation that has provided support to families with children in the Lower Hunter for about 40 & Information years. Services promote the well-being of children and their families, of individuals, and communities, through counselling and group work, including City Of Newcastle playtime; women escaping violence, families with 12 Stewart Avenue, NEWCASTLE WEST DCJ involved, separated dads, men who parent. NSW 2302 Communication E [email protected] & Information W newcastle.nsw.gov.au P (02) 4974 2000

Community Information City of Newcastle Council was formed in April 1938 & Referral Services with the merger of Adamstown, Carrington, Hamilton, Lambton, Merewether, Newcastle, New Lambton, Stockton, Wallsend, Waratah and Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre Wickham Councils. 3 Illalung Rd, LAMBTON NSW 2299

E [email protected] W mncinc.org.au P (02) 4965 5291

The Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre is a not for profit Government funded Neighbourhood Centre which caters specifically for the needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people of all ages and is governed by an annually elected Board of Governance.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 17 Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood C o m m u n i t y Centre Centres, Halls 1 Minmi Rd, EDGEWORTH NSW 2285 & Facilities E [email protected] W emnc.org.au Community & P (02) 4958 2801 Neighbourhood Centres The Neighbourhood Centre Project primarily provides information, referral, community Belmont Neighbourhood Centre activities and acts in a management, support and 359 Pacific Highway, BELMONT NORTH development role for services, projects, NSW 2280 community groups and individuals in the local area. E [email protected] Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre W bnc.asn.au 44 Mordue Parade, JESMOND NSW 2299 P (02) 4947 0031 E [email protected] Food parcels (Food evenly distributed) W newcastle.nsw.gov.au Wednesdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm. P (02) 4979 8555 C3 Victory Centre 5 Hopetoun Street, CHARLESTOWN NSW The centre is mangaed by ConnectAbility Australia 2290 and offers information to residents about services and groups. They also carry out community E [email protected] development, adolescent counselling, and service for the elderly. W c3victory.org.au Maitland Neighbourhood Centre P (02) 4922 6800 11 Arthur St, RUTHERFORD NSW 2320

The Victory Centre is positioned in the CBD of E [email protected] Charlestown and has spaces available for hire – 144msq multipurpose space and an 8msq meeting P (02) 4932 0950 room both have access to kitchen facilities. The Centre offers Debt Help, Life Skills, Playgroup Fri Maitland Neighbourhood Centre is a vital hub for 10-12, Depression & Hope Support Groups, our local community, offering a wide range of Counselling and Mentoring services to support and empower people. Maitland Neighbourhood Centre offers Community groups and a range of services.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 18 Maryland Neighbourhood Centre Port Stephens Family and 207 Maryland Drive, MARYLAND NSW Neighbourhood Services 2287 3-5 Phillip Street, RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324 E [email protected] E [email protected] W thecanopy.org.au W psfans.org.au P (02) 4955 8111 P (02) 4987 4674 Maryland Neighbourhood Centre building is owned by the Newcastle City Council and staff are Services at our Phillip Street office include Child, funded by the Community Services Department, Youth and Family counselling and casework Human Services NSW. We have ample space to services, Stay Home Leaving Violence casework, accommodate your needs with plenty of parking Early Childhood groups and programs, parent on site. groups, parenting and domestic violence programs and Aboriginal groups. Military Brotherhood MMC Port Stephens Family and E [email protected] Neighbourhood Services m.au 3 Jacaranda Ave, RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324 P 0422 428 926 E [email protected] Providing care and assistance to all veterans W psfans.org.au through mateship and advocacy. Contacts a broad range of organisations including crisis housing and P (02) 4987 1331 DVA white cards, conducting hospital and home visits covering Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lakes. Hunter Valley Services at Jacaranda Avenue include Emergency Relief Services, Homelessness Services and Financial Counselling. Our Community Place 2 Lake Street, WINDALE NSW 2306 Port Stephens Family and E [email protected]. Neighbourhood Services The Deck - Youth Drop-In Centre, The au Deck, 1a Kangaroo St, RAYMOND W ourcommunityplace.org.au TERRACE NSW 2324 P (02) 4062 0338 E [email protected] W psfans.org.au Our Community Place is a Neighbourhood Centre providing information, services and activities to P (02) 4987 6204 families, individuals and children in Windale, Gateshead, Mt Hutton, Charlestown and surrounding suburbs. We have a free groceries and The Deck is a Youth Venue open Wednesday and meals program on Mondays, two women’s groups Thursday afternoons for drop-in. (Sister Talk & Women’s Shed on the Lake), access to computers and co-run a young parents group.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 19 Port Stephens Family and Swansea Community Cottage Neighbourhood Services The Swansea Centre, 228 Pacific Hwy, Mallabula Community Centre, Lemon Tree SWANSEA NSW 2281 Passage Road,, MALLABULA NSW 2319 E [email protected] E [email protected] W swanseacommunitycottage.com.au W psfans.org.au P (02) 4971 1229 P (02) 4984 5298 Swansea Community Cottage is your local Services include Early Childhood groups and neighbourhood centre and is here to help the local programs, parent groups, after school groups. community with information, advice and referral services. In addition we provide activities, groups and courses for locals and visitors alike to attend Singleton Neighbourhood Centre 21 Mary Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre E support@singletonneighbourhoodcent 7 Community Close, SALAMANDER BAY NSW 2317 re.org.au E [email protected] W singletonneighbourhoodcentre.org.au W tomareeneighbourhoodcentre.com.au P (02) 6571 2499 P (02) 4984 6220 Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated (SNCI) is an incorporated not for profit The purpose of the Tomaree Neighbourhood organisation providing community services in the Centre is a not for profit organisation that Singleton LGA. We offer support, information and identifies local community needs, provides referral services that include emergency relief, relevant information, referral and other services to financial assistance, advocacy and No Interest empower and improve the quality of life for Loans. community members and groups.

Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre Wesley Mission Newcastle 65 Carrington Street, WEST WALLSEND 15 Denison Street, NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2286 NSW 2302

E [email protected] E newcastlecommunityhub@wesleymissi W sugarvalleync.org.au on.org.au P (02) 4953 1667 W wesleymission.org.au P (02) 4915 3600 Community hub, food parcels on Fridays (OzHarvest & Second Bite) free shower & laundry facilities, playgroup, computer usage & printing Offering food hampers, vouchers for clothing, services, information & referral, JP services. food, petrol, medication/scripts. Assistance with EAPA, electricity & gas by appointments.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 20 C r i s i s & Crisis & Emergency E m e r g e n c y Accommodation S e r v i c e s Housing NSW - Charlestown 325 Charlestown Rd, CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290 Abuse & Assault Services E [email protected] W sydneyhomelessconnect.com Got Your Back Sista P 1300 305 667 15 Elizabeth Street, TIGHES HILL NSW 2297 Housing NSW and participation social housing E [email protected] providers will help clients to access a range of housing assistance: • Private rental assistance • W gotyourbacksista.com Private rental subsidies • Temporary Accommodation • Emergency temporary P (02) 4989 2777 accommodation • Supported and crisis accommodation • Affordable housing • Social housing To apply for housing assistance, clients Got Your Back Sista provides benevolent relief and need to go to the nearest Housing NSW office to ... support to women and children escaping domestic violence. We provide: furniture & household items, food, self-defence programs, workshops, Hume Community Housing - Raymond support group, education & training, counselling. Terrace 46 William Street, RAYMOND TERRACE Jenny’s Place NSW 2324 The Joy Cummings Center, 63 Scott Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 E [email protected] W humehousing.com.au E [email protected] P (02) 9722 4300 W jennysplace.org

P (02) 4927 8529 Hume Community Housing provides a full continuum of housing programs including temporary and transitional crisis housing through A safe and supportive place for women and to long-term community and affordable housing. children who are experiencing domestic violence or are homeless. Includes emergency crisis accommodation, supported crisis accommodation and assistance to find longer term accommodation.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 21 Newcastle DCJ Housing Link2home 615 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302 E [email protected] W facs.nsw.gov.au W sydneyhomelessconnect.com P 1800 152 152 P 1300 305 667

Information & telephone referral service for Housing NSW and participation social housing people who are homeless or at risk of becoming providers will help clients to access a range of homeless. They work in partnership with a range housing assistance: • Private rental assistance • of homelessness services. If you are Aboriginal you Private rental subsidies • Temporary can ask to speak to an Aboriginal worker. The Accommodation • Emergency temporary intake & assessment process may take up to 20 accommodation • Supported and crisis minutes. accommodation • Affordable housing • Social housing To apply for housing assistance, clients need to go to the nearest Housing NSW office to ... General Crisis and Emergency Services Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services Samaritans Emergency Relief - Gorokan 274 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal, GOROKAN NSW Lifeline Hunter 2263 12 Maitland Rd, ISLINGTON NSW 2296 E [email protected] E [email protected] W samaritans.org.au W lifelinedirect.org.au P (02) 4393 2450 P 1300 152 854 Samaritans provides emergency relief in Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter provides face to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and face, financial, personal and relationship Mid North Coast regions of NSW. Each month counselling. As part of the 131114 support line our Samaritans provides more than 1,000 families with volunteers answer calls from people in crisis. Our emergency assistance and relief throughout the training division presents suicide prevention and Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions. We can awareness training in our region and beyond. help you if you need support paying bills or feeding your family.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 22 Welfare Assistance & Hunter Multicultural Communities Support Services 2A Platt St, WARATAH NSW 2298 E [email protected] Samaritans - Cessnock Information and W huntermulticultural.org.au Neighbourhood Centre 124 Vincent Street, CESSNOCK NSW 2325 P (02) 4960 8248

E [email protected] Non-profit benevolent organisation providing W samaritans.org.au health, wellbeing, social services and cultural activities to the multicultural, CALD and broader P (02) 4993 3400 Hunter Region communities.

Migrant Employment Legal Service Samaritans provides emergency relief in Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions of NSW. Each month E [email protected] Samaritans provides more than 1,000 families with W mels.org.au emergency assistance and relief throughout the Hunter Valley and Central Coast regions. P (02) 8002 1203

Cultural and Migrant Employment Legal Service (MELS)is state- wide service offering FREE and CONFIDENTIAL M i g r a n t employment legal advice and representation to migrants, temporary visa holders and people from S e r v i c e s cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds in NSW.

Migrant Services Northern Settlement Services Limited 8 Chaucer Street, HAMILTON NSW 2303

Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle E [email protected] Development And Relief Agency 50 Crebert Street, MAYFIELD NSW 2304 W nsservices.com.au P (02) 4969 3399 E [email protected]

P (07) 4979 1339 Northern Settlement Services Ltd (NSS) is an entirely independent not for profit organisation providing a range of services in the areas of DARA’s Refugee Hub includes a settlement support settlement, aged care, youth and vulnerable program, which plays an integral role in the families across the Hunter, Central Coast and New integration of new migrants, refugees and asylum England regions of NSW. seekers in the Newcastle, Hunter and Manning regions. Working collaboratively with other service providers, Refugee Hub walks with refugees to support and empower them on their journey to independence.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 23 STARTTS - Newcastle General Disability Newcastle TAFE (Tighes Hill), Bldg M Rm MG.05, 266 Maitland Road, TIGHES HILL Services NSW 2297 Disability Advocacy Hunter E [email protected] Suite 1, Level 2, 408 King St, NEWCASTLE W startts.org.au WEST NSW 2302 P (02) 4923 7193 E [email protected] W da.org.au Cutting edge psychological treatment and support to help people heal the scars of torture and P (02) 4927 0111 refugee trauma and rebuild their lives. The service is funded to provide independent advocacy by Commonwealth Department of Social Disability Services (DSS) and NSW Department of Family and S e r v i c e s Community Services. Employment & Disability Respite and Activity Centres T r a i n i n g

Singleton Hub - Sunnyfield Community Employment Services Information & 124 George Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 Assistance E [email protected] W sunnyfield.org.au The Salvation Army (Employment Plus) 473 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 P 1300 588 688 E [email protected] The Singleton hub is adventure central. Grow your W salvationarmy.org.au life skills with budgeting, travel training and money skills classes or get into a more creative space with P 13 61 23 photography and dance. Unwinding is no big ask either, with break-out spaces to choose from, a technology space, pool table and our huge Employment Plus is a proud member of The outdoor BBQ area. The local Singleton community Salvation Army network. As one of Australia’s is yours to explore. largest recruiters, we provide our quality job seekers with specialised training, work experience and a range of support services, to help them find meaningful employment.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 24 General Employment & Drug & Alcohol Services Training Services Al-Anon Family Groups Northern NSW The Big Issue - Newcastle Room 9, 49 Annie Street, WICKHAM NSW 2293 E [email protected] E [email protected] W thebigissue.org.au W al-anon.org.au P (02) 8332 5261 P 1300 252 666

Whether you are homeless or just going through a tough time, give us a call and we can help you get Al-Anon's purpose is to help families and friends of started right away. For every magazine you sell alcoholics recover from the effects of living with you get half the cover price. There’s no need for someone whose drinking is a problem. Meetings lots of training or forms to fill out. To talk to are held across Australia and online.. someone about becoming a vendor in Newcastle. Alcoholics Anonymous Greater Newcastle Intergroup Office Health Services Church of Christ, 31 Gregson Avenue, MAYFIELD WEST NSW 2304

Child Youth & Family E [email protected] Health W newcastle-aa.org.au

Youth Health Team - Newcastle P 1300 531 725 621 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Alcoholics Anonymous is an international E [email protected] fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is non-professional, self- W hnekidshealth.nsw.gov.au supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education P (02) 4925 7804 requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking The Youth Health Team is a multidisciplinary problem. outreach service consisting of Clinical Nurse Consultants, Social Workers, a Staff Specialist Paediatrician and Administration Officer.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 25 Dooralong Transformation Centre SMART Recovery 1467 Dooralong Road, DOORALONG NSW 2259 E [email protected] W smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au E [email protected] P (02) 9373 5100 W salvationarmy.org.au

P (02) 4355 8000 Smart Recovery For all addictive behaviours

Recovery Services seeks to bring hope, healing and WHOS wholeness to all people adversely affected by alcohol, other drugs and gambling by providing a E [email protected] range of services and support to addicts, families and significant others whose lives have been W whos.com.au affected by addiction P (02) 4991 7000 Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services Inc WHOS Hunter Valley® TC is a 4 – 6 months 539 Pacific Hwy, WADALBA NSW 2259 Residential Therapeutic Community (TC) for men and women set in the regional area of the Hunter Valley NSW. Its goals to help individuals find E [email protected] freedom from problematic substance and alcohol W kamira.com.au use and discover a better way of living, while incorporating harm reduction and co-existing P (02) 4392 1341 mental health initiatives.

Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services Mental Health Services Inc provides residential treatment options for women, pregnant women, and women with children who are experiencing problematic alcohol ARAFMI Hunter and/or other drug use across New South Wales. 32 Brunker Road, BROADMEADOW NSW 2292 McAuley Family and AOD Services 32 Union Street, TIGHES HILL NSW 2297 E [email protected] W samaritans.org.au W mercyservices.org.au P (02) 4922 1500 P (02) 4961 2686

ARAFMI Hunter Mental Health Carers offer Drug & Alcohol outreach service to families with support and counselling for the families and young children. Home visits with one-on-one friends of people with mental illness. counselling.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 26 Flourish Australia - Newcastle Kaiyu Samaritans 627 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 54 Clyde Street, HAMILTON NORTH NSW 2292 E [email protected] E [email protected] W flourishaustralia.org.au W samaritans.org.au P (02) 9393 9700 P (02) 4953 0051 Support in recovery for people with mental health issues along with housing in the community, work A community based mental health service for and recreational activities. adults living with a mental illness. Self referral ok. Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri by appointment. headspace - Gosford 237 Mann Street, GOSFORD NSW 2250 Sexual Support Services W cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au & Counselling P (02) 4304 7870 Family Planning NSW 384 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 We are a youth friendly, free service, for young people aged 12-25 years E [email protected] Hunter Primary Care W fpnsw.org.au 7 Warabrook Boulevard, WARABROOK P (02) 4929 4485 NSW 2304

E [email protected] Provides sexual and reproductive health services to all ages both face-to-face and telehealth. Youth W hunterprimarycare.com.au drop-in clinic (up to 24 years of age) on Tuesday & Wednesday from12:00pm to 5:30pm. Call for an P (02) 4925 2259 appointment or book an appointment online via: https://fpnsw.wufoo.com/forms/ p197vuee0q3xq8g/ At Hunter Primary Care we support people to live a healthy life. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to Newcastle and the Hunter Family Planning NSW - Talkline Valley, including: - Aboriginal Health and wellbeing - NDIS Support Coordination - Mental Health and E [email protected] Wellbeing - General Health and Wellbeing W fpnsw.org.au P 1300 658 886

Call or email for free confidential information, advice and options across a wide range of reproductive and sexual health issues.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 27 Hunter Gambling Counselling Service Information & Singleton Neighbourhood Centre, 21 Mary Counselling Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 E [email protected] Financial & Gambling W missionaustralia.com.au Management & P 0476 808 686 Budgeting Mission Australia offers free, confidential HopeStreet No Interest Loans Scheme counselling in for anyone who is concerned about (NILS) their gambling. This includes access to self- exclusion and support for family and friends. You 88 Hanbury St, MAYFIELD NSW 2304 can phone to make an appointment and you don't need a referral. Counselling options include face- E [email protected] to-face, telephone, groups, community information sessions, online and outreach services. W hopestreet.org.au P (02) 4032 5288 Samaritans - Broadmeadow 34 Brunker Rd, BROADMEADOW NSW Our No Interest Loans are absolutely free of 2289 interest, fees, charges or penalties. They’re about giving individuals and families access to safe and E [email protected] affordable loans for everyday items such as white goods, car repairs, school uniforms, computers W samaritans.org.au and medical bills. P (02) 4922 1500 Financial Counselling Hunter Valley Project Do you need help with your debt? Free Samaritans Financial Counselling is available in the Newcastle 555 High Street, MAITLAND NSW 2320 and Hunter regions. Financial Counsellors operate throughout New South Wales E [email protected] P (02) 4933 8999 Samaritans Foundation 555 High Street, MAITLAND NSW 2323

Free and confidential financial counselling service E [email protected] for anyone in the community experiencing financial difficulties. We provide options to reduce W samaritans.org.au financial stress, budgeting, credit, debt in general, repossession, bankruptcy, consumer leases, Buy P (02) 4934 0800 Now Pay Later loans etc.

Do you need help with your debt? Free Samaritans Financial Counselling is available in the Newcastle and Hunter regions.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 28 St Vincent de Paul - Newcastle NILS General Support 2/956 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302 Services & Counselling

E [email protected] A Better Me Psychology W vinnies.org.au Unit 2, 17 Grainger St, LAMBTON NSW 2299 P (02) 4032 3583 E [email protected] The No Interest Loan Scheme® (NILS) provides W abettermepsychology.com interest-free loans for individuals or families on low incomes to access credit for the purchase of P 0434 700 158 essential goods and services. As loans are repaid, the money is lent out to other members of the community to utilise this service. I am a registered Psychologist. I have experience in many areas. This could include trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, domestic The Salvation Army (Moneycare) violence, autism, relationship issues, anger, 67 Cleary Street, HAMILTON NSW 2303 addiction and post traumatic stress. I enjoy improving my skills and attending regular E [email protected] professional development to continue to assist clients. W salvationarmy.org.au P 1800 722 363 Eastlakes Family Support Service 14 Hickory Rd, GATESHEAD WEST NSW 2290 The Salvation Army’s Moneycare is a free and confidential financial counselling service for people facing financial difficulties or wanting to E [email protected] avoid financial difficulties in the future. Staff are W efss.org.au able to help with a range of issues including budgeting, credit, debt and repossession. P (02) 4943 9255

The Salvation Army Moneycare Early Intervention family counselling, financial 67 Cleary Street, HAMILTON NSW 2303 counselling, parenting groups, advocacy support, Staying Home Leaving Violence program, Brighter E [email protected] Futures program: available Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm. Families can access the service by W salvationarmy.org.au making their own appointment, or other services P 1800 722 363 can make a referral on behalf of the person enquiring.

The Salvation Army Moneycare provides FREE and confidential Financial Counselling to people experiencing financial difficulties. Whether its credit cards, overdue bills, car loan, mortgage, budgeting or bankruptcy – our professional team of counsellors are here to help. Book an appointment to work through your options and together we can create a plan for a better financial future.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 29 Healing Path to Wellness Survivor's R Us Incorporated Gateway Centre, Lakeview Parade, 57 Pendlebury Road, CARDIFF NSW 2285 PELICAN NSW 2281 E [email protected] E [email protected] m W hptw.com.au W survivorsrusincorporated.com P (02) 4081 3800 P (02) 4953 7108

Health promotion charity offering support services for sufferers of mental illness, chronic pain and We help men, women & children with counselling special needs. Counselling, art therapy, nutrition services & connecting to refuges, discount food services, life coaching, face-to-face and telehealth warehouse and op-shop, we supply dignity bags, sessions available. children’s toys and furniture.

Hunter Women’s Centre Victims Services 58-60 Industrial Drive, MAYFIELD NSW E [email protected] 2304 W victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au E [email protected] P 1800 633 063 W hwc.org.au P (02) 4968 2511 Victims Services helps people who are victims of violent crime in NSW with information and referrals. You can access support under the Services for women include counselling, groups, Victims Support Scheme, including counselling, workshops and referrals for women in the financial assistance for immediate needs, financial Newcastle and Hunter region. assistance for economic loss, recognition payment.

Interrelate - Newcastle Wesley Gambling Counselling 495 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 15 Denison Street, NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302 E [email protected] W interrelate.org.au E newcastlecommunityhub@wesleymissi P 1300 473 528 on.org.au W wesleymission.org.au Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services to individuals, couples, P (02) 4915 3600 families, children, schools and communities. Each year, Interrelate helps more than 90,000 people Specialised counselling to help people with a strengthen their relationships. gambling problem and their associates (families, friends and colleagues).

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 30 Yacaaba Centre Suicide & Self Harm 29 Donald Street, NELSON BAY NSW 2315 Information E [email protected] W yacaabacentre.com.au Lifeline Hunter 12 Maitland Rd, ISLINGTON NSW 2296 P (02) 4984 2176 E [email protected] Our mission at the Yacaaba Centre is to provide W lifelinedirect.org.au counselling support, information and advocacy for our clients, enabling them to develop strategies to P 1300 152 854 sustain physical and psychological wellbeing. We deliver a range of early intervention support conducted within a counselling approach to assist Crisis support and suicide prevention. If you are vulnerable people who are at imminent risk of thinking about suicide or experiencing a personal homelessness or who are homeless. crisis. Free interpreting service.

Sexual Support Services L e g a l & Counselling Assistance &

Karumah Information Unit 1, 24 John Hooker St, ISLINGTON S e r v i c e s NSW 2296

E [email protected] General Legal W karumah.org.au Assistance & P (02) 4940 8393 Information

Karumah provides a free and confidential case Hunter Community Legal Centre management service that provides support to Level 2, 116 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE People Living with HIV in the Hunter New England region. Our specialized staff can work with you to NSW 2300 address a range of issues including self- management, treatment adherence, safe E [email protected] behaviours, mental health, nutrition and other issues that impact on your physical health and W hunterclc.com.au social wellbeing. P (02) 4040 9120

HCLC Provides free legal advice to people who live, work or study in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Great Lakes and Hunter Valley regions. The Hunter Community Legal Centre (CLC) is an independent, not for profit, community legal centre funded by the State and Federal Attorneys General Departments. Hunter CLC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the funding bodies.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 31 University of Newcastle Legal Centre - Older Persons Legal Clinic Religion & NeW Space, 409 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE Philosophy NSW 2300 E [email protected] Churches and Places of W newcastle.edu.au Worship P (02) 4921 8666 Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle The University of Newcastle Legal Centre’s Older 52 Church Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Persons Legal Clinic offers free legal advice and assistance to people aged 60 years and over and to E [email protected] Indigenous people aged 50 years and over. Includes Wills and planning for the future, family W newcastlecathedral.org.au law, neighbourhood disputes, tenancy issues, P (02) 4929 2052 disputes with government departments, elder abuse and carer issues. We are a vibrant community in the heart of the City. Our Cathedral dominates the skyline, Mediation & gathering visitors, pilgrims and tourists to enjoy its Ombudsman Support splendid architecture, music, worship & art - it houses Newcastle's principal War Memorial & memorabilia. Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) Goodlife Church Newcastle 18 Albert Street, WICKHAM NSW 2293 E [email protected] W ewon.com.au E [email protected] P 1800 246 545 W goodlifechurch.com.au P (02) 4961 3022 Free, fair and independent dispute resolution scheme for consumers and small business in NSW OUR SERVICES ARE FULL OF LIFE WITH GREAT experiencing difficulties with their energy and WORSHIP, INSPIRING PREACHING, AND AN water providers. Billing issues, meter or network EXCITING PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN. PLUS problems, contact issues to name a few .We also WE'VE GOT MIDWEEK CONNECT GROUPS AND offer online information sessions for staff, LOADS GOING ON FOR EVERYONE IN NEWCASTLE. community workers and groups WE JUST KNOW YOU'LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 32 Salvation Army - Singleton Corps Uniting Church Mayfield 4 York Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 Cnr Kerr and Highfields Sts, MAYFIELD NSW 2304 E [email protected] E [email protected] W salvationarmy.org.au W nswact.uca.org.au P (02) 6572 2690 P (02) 4967 4727 A church where all people from all walks of life are welcomed and encouraged. We are a fellowship of reconciliation, living God’s love and acting for the common good to build a Tanilba Bay Baptist Church just and compassionate community. 41 Beatty Blvd, TANILBA BAY NSW 2319 Westlakes Salvos E [email protected] 156 Bay Road, BOLTON POINT NSW 2283

W tanilbabaybaptistchurch.com E [email protected] P (02) 4982 3022 W salvationarmy.org.au

Tanilba Bay Baptist Church is an evangelical church P (02) 4959 7424 that ministers to the people on the Tilligerry Peninsula. "The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Uniting Church Maitland Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its Cnr High Street & Ken Tubman Drive, ministry is motivated by love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet MAITLAND NSW 2320 human needs in His name without discrimination." E [email protected] W nswact.uca.org.au P (02) 4933 9059

Our Mission Statement is to be a loving, nurturing community, growing into deeper faith relationships through Jesus, the Christ. We encourage each other to live out a mutual ministry in which our diverse talents and God's calling come together in nurture and outreach to others by the empowering of the Holy Spirit.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 33 BaptistCare HopeStreet - Wallsend S p o r t 58 Cowper St, WALLSEND NSW 2287

Sports Clubs E [email protected] W hopestreet.org.au Big Issue Community Street Soccer - P (02) 4032 5224 Newcastle PCYC, Young & Melbourne Rd, HopeStreet is ready and able to support people BROADMEADOW NSW 2292 and families with food and emergency relief support via pick up or delivery to you. Anyone in E [email protected] need or struggling to afford food can visit or call us today. W thebigissue.org.au P (02) 8332 7200 BaptistCare HopeStreet - Windale Shop 1, 24 South Street, WINDALE NSW 2306 Want to get active and make new friends? Head down to your local Street Soccer program and join in the fun. It’s completely free and open to anyone E [email protected] 16 years and above. Our players come from many W hopestreet.org.au walks of life, but all have been marginalised in some way. Contact: Bill Robertson P (02) 4032 4810

W e l f a r e HopeStreet is ready and able to support people and families with food and emergency relief Assistance & support via pick up or delivery to you. Anyone in need or struggling to afford food can visit or call us S e r v i c e s today.

Broadmeadow Assistance Centre Food Vans and Kitchens 32 Brunker Road, BROADMEADOW NSW 2292 BaptistCare HopeStreet - Mayfield W samaritans.org.au 88 Hanbury St, MAYFIELD NSW 2304 P (02) 4922 1540 E [email protected] W hopestreet.org.au Help with food and utility assistance. Appointment only - please phone. Current Centrelink Income. P (02) 4032 5288 Statement required.

Tuesday: coffee and cake 9.30 - 11.30 Wednesday and Fridays breakfast 9.30 - 11.30 Emergency relief by appointment only

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 34 CatholicCare Hamilton South Community Food Way Medowie Kitchen 60 Silver Wattle Drive, MEDOWIE NSW 29 Fowler Street, HAMILTON SOUTH NSW 2318 2303 E [email protected] E [email protected] P (02) 4981 8204 W catholiccare.org.au P (02) 4979 1339 Centrelink card holders can obtain a wide variety of good quality packaged groceries, bread fruit and vegetables. No charge for food, just a service To help ease the burden of homelessness, contribution is required to cover operational costs. CatholicCare Food Programs provide hot, Open Wed & Thu 9am – 2pm by phone nutritious meals across the region. Working in appointment only. Please phone 4981 8204 from collaboration with other agencies including Orange 8am on the day you intend to visit to book your Sky Laundry, our team of dedicated volunteers appointment. provide food, hospitality and friendship to the marginalised in our community. Gateway Care Lakeview Parade, PELICAN NSW 2281 CatholicCare Maitland Meal Deliveries E [email protected] E [email protected] W gatewayhunter.org.au W catholiccare.org.au P 0408 951 155 P (02) 4979 1339

Gateway Care are the appointed food distribution CatholicCare is providing free home-delivered centre for "NSW Second Bite" community program meals once a week to people in Maitland and for all of Lake Macquarie & Newcastle. We support surrounding suburbs non-profits with proven food programs with produce for use in their programs. Gateway also Food not Bombs hand out free food to community members on Tues from 10:30 till midday & Wed from 1:30pm E [email protected] till 3pm. Home delivery can be arranged for those who are sick.

Community and volunteer-run, a secular, anarchist Newcastle Care - Hope Cafe group, sharing free vegan meals every Wednesday at Hamilton 85 Tudor Street, HAMILTON NSW 2303 E [email protected] W gencitychurch.com.au P (02) 4969 2799

Providing hot takeaway meals from 6.00pm to 7.00pm Thursday nights. Drop in.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 35 Goodlife Food Co-op HopeUC Old Maitland Gaol, John Street, EAST 10 Ken Tubman Drive, MAITLAND NSW MAITLAND NSW 2323 2320

E [email protected] E [email protected] W goodlifechurch.com.au W hopeuc.com P (02) 4961 3022 P (02) 4933 8055

Offering a wide range of grocery and household Food Parcels/Crisis Bags items to those in need. Hampers available for those in financial distress and frozen meals made Meals of HOPE available by OzHarvest. 13/1a, Ken Tubman Drive, MAITLAND NSW 2320 Grainery Care 58 Maitland Rd, MAYFIELD NSW 2304 E [email protected] E [email protected] W hopeuc.com W grainerycare.com P (02) 4393 3764 P (02) 4967 4777 Food Vans & Kitchens - . Low-cost food bank

Foodbank Shop - 58 Maitand Rd, Mayfield Tue - Fri Free Community Dinner and Fellowship Tuesday LIVEfree Project 6pm during school terms. Grainery Church - 11 486 Glebe Rd, ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 Murray Dwyer Circ Mayfield West. E [email protected] HAMILTON SDA Pantry W livefreeproject.org.au 105 Lindsay Street, HAMILTON NSW 2303 P 0412 429 193 E [email protected] W hamiltonchurch.org.au Support we are currently providing: Doorstep Deliveries of Essential Goods ?RUOK Check P 0438 474 008 Conversations - via the phone NDIS individual mentoring Medical Advocacy Crisis Relief Food parcels from Oz Harvest Transport assistance Our Thursday afternoons. 4.00pm - 5.15pm low cost Inspire women's group is doing small group coffee groceries (including fresh produce, low cost meat, catch ups Online Wellbeing Resources! packaged food.) Hamilton SDA Church.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 36 Munch Program OzHarvest - Newcastle 347 Ken Tubman Drive, MAITLAND NSW 7/50 Clyde St, HAMILTON NORTH NSW 2320 2292

E [email protected] E [email protected] W uniting.church W ozharvest.org P 0418 299 438 P (02) 4940 0767

Dinners Monday and Wednesday at 5.00pm As Newcastle’s only perishable food rescue organisation, OzHarvest Newcastle is delivering The Community Kitchen Merewether significant social and environmental outcomes for individuals, organisations and local communities. Merewether Uniting Church Glebe Rd, MEREWETHER NSW 2291 Pete's Community Kitchen E [email protected] Windale Community Hall Lakes Street, 12 Lakes Street, WINDALE NSW 2306 W merewether.org.au E [email protected] P (02) 4961 4525 P 0422 361 602 Looking for a nutritious meal in a safe environment? Everyone welcome every Tuesday Over the years we have been involved in practical (February to Christmas). The meal is served at aspects of loving and serving our God through 6pm. Whether you are a regular or this is your first loving and serving our community including soup time you are welcome to come and share a meal, kitchen style ministry, op shops and our Windale conversation and friendship. Brekkie Church.

New Day Christian Church Samaritans Emergency Relief Centre - 12 Day St, TORONTO NSW 2283 Wyoming 2 Ronald Avenue, WYOMING NSW 2250 W ndccnsw.wixsite.com P (02) 4959 4891 E [email protected] W samaritans.org.au Free Bread, Cheap groceries. Fruit & Veg P (02) 4329 3052

Wyoming Emergency Relief Centre is now open. Open on Mon & Fri from 10:00am – 1:00pm Food Parcels only. No appointment required.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 37 Soul Cafe General Welfare & 2/49 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Support Services E [email protected] W soulcafe.org.au Christians Against Poverty - Newcastle 451 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 P (02) 4926 1758 E [email protected] Soul Cafe was established in August 2003 to serve W capaust.org hot meals free of charge to the highly disadvantaged of the Newcastle region. Today Soul P (02) 4914 0500 Cafe provides hundreds of free sit down and take away meals each week. CAP provides a free service dedicated to improving your financial wellbeing, wherever you are at on VAKS: Vans And KitchenS the journey. You can get connected with a local Coach to assist you in putting together a budget E [email protected] and navigating personal finance. W vaks.org.au Community Activities Lake Macquarie 77 The Boulevard, TORONTO NSW 2283 The goal of vaks.org.au is to provide a ‘one-stop- shop’ online resource for anyone seeking E [email protected] information about a van or kitchen nationwide. It is primarily designed for anyone needing to know P (02) 4950 3888 where a van or a kitchen is operating nearby. It is also promotes the services of providers who have given their information to VAKS, without imposing We provide the following services to families and on their autonomy or their organisational young people living in West Lake Macquarie; • structure. Advice, information, referral and support to assist with parenting; • Individual case management; • A Merrigum Friendship Centre variety of parenting groups throughout the year. All enquiries for case management require a Merrigum Street, WINDALE NSW 2306 referral and initial assessment to ascertain if we are the right service to work with you or your E [email protected] clients. W windaleanglican.org.au Community Hair Project P 0492 429 749 614 Freemans Drive, COORANBONG NSW 2265 A place for a cuppa and chat on Wednesday mornings run by volunteers. Emergency food relief E [email protected] and OzHarvest rescued food is also available. W southlakesinc.org P 0432 580 059

Free haircuts and free Christmas hampers & toys. Min spend $5 -2 free loaves of bread.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 38 Department of Communities and Justice - Hunter Outreach Project - The Family Charlestown Action Centre 309 Charlestown Rd, CHARLESTOWN NSW University of Newcastle, University Drive, 2290 CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

W facs.nsw.gov.au E [email protected] P (02) 4985 1500 W newcastle.edu.au P (02) 4921 5758 Our purpose is to help create a safe, just, resilient and inclusive NSW in which everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. The Family Action Centre (FAC) is a research, teaching and practice centre focused on families and their communities. The Centre has a 30 year GIVIT track record of innovative, dynamic and enduring work that aims to strengthen family and E [email protected] community wellbeing. The assets and diverse resources of families and communities underpin W givit.org.au vibrant, cohesive and resilient societies.

GIVIT’s matches generosity with genuine need by Mums' Cottage inspiring and connecting an online network of 29 St Helen Street, HOLMESVILLE NSW givers. Through its website, Australian charities are supported as they request essential, quality items 2286 on behalf of their clients. GIVIT then matches these requests with items donated by members of E [email protected] the public, ensuring our most vulnerable receive exactly what they need, when they need it the W mumscottage.org.au most. P (02) 4953 4105

Hello Hunter A welcoming environment where families can heal and be guided to stabilise their lives and venture E [email protected] onwards to a brighter future. Access to mentors, W hellohunter.org.au disability services, case coordination, legal guidance, financial guidance, health care, P (02) 4948 6837 educational services, parenting programs, workshops and combined family events. Meetings for safety, support, companionship & guidance. Hello Hunter is for those that are feeling isolated or lonely. It is not a crisis service but a way of connecting with others in your local community. You can phone, email, facebook book message or go online to request a call back from a volunteer for a friendly chat or if you need specialist assistance we can help you find it. Hello Hunter is a free not for profit service.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 39 Orange Sky Laundry - Nelson Bay Samaritans Emergency Relief - Morrisset All Saints Anglican Church, 25 Church Anglican Church, 33 Newcastle Road, Street, NELSON BAY NSW 2315 MORISSET NSW 2264

E [email protected] E [email protected] W locations.orangesky.org.au W samaritans.org.au P (07) 3062 4811 P (02) 4973 1204

Orange Sky works alongside community groups Food parcels available between 9am – 1pm, such as a food van or drop-in-centre s and this Monday – Friday. Appointments are needed for all enables people to get more than just their washing assessment interviews and can be made by phone done, a hot meal and a cuppa and a hot shower on the day, commencing 30 minutes before and assistance to access other services. If you or opening time (from 8:30am). anyone needs some washing done, come along to one of our locations and meet our friendly Orange Samaritans Emergency Relief - volunteers. Rutherford 92 Gillies St, RUTHERFORD NSW 2320 Orange Sky Laundry - Swansea Swansea Community Cottage, 228 Pacific E [email protected] Hwy, SWANSEA NSW 2281 W samaritans.org.au E [email protected] P 0408 253 641 W locations.orangesky.org.au P (07) 3062 4811 Regular operating hours: Tue, 10:00am – noon Amended opening times: ER Closed – no emergency assistance available. Food parcels Orange Sky works alongside community groups available on Thursdays such as a food van or drop-in-centre s and this enables people to get more than just their washing Samaritans Emergency Relief - Toronto done, a hot meal and a cuppa and a hot shower and assistance to access other services. If you or Unit 8, 163 Brighton Avenue, TORONTO anyone needs some washing done, come along to NSW 2283 one of our locations and meet our friendly Orange volunteers. E [email protected] W samaritans.org.au Tailored Youth and Family Services 4a Pacific Highway, GATESHEAD NSW P (02) 4959 7857 2290 Samaritans provide reliable emergency relief E [email protected] services in Toronto & Newcastle. Open Tuesday and Friday; 9:30am – 12noon and 1pm – 3pm, W samaritans.org.au Wednesday; 9:30am – 1:30pm Open Thursday; P (02) 4942 1621 9:30am – 12noon (appointment only). Appointments are needed for all assessment interviews and can be made by phone on the day, Tailored Youth and Family Services is an innovative commencing 30 minutes before opening time program that works with children, youth and their (from 9:00am). families going through challenging times.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 40 Services Australia Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre 279 King St, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 80 Hayden Brook Rd, WOODRISING NSW 2284 W servicesaustralia.gov.au E [email protected] P 13 28 50 W woodrisingnc.org.au We deliver government payments and services. P (02) 4959 4624

National Perinatal Support Program Emergency relief assistance including community food pantry & personal care items. OzHarvest on E [email protected] Thursdays, financial counselling, adolescent and W thebabesproject.com.au family counselling, gambling counselling. P 1300 140 212 Meals on Wheels

The Babes Project works with women who are seeking additional support during pregnancy. We Hamilton Meals on Wheels run a National support service providing our Girl Guides Hall, Thomas St, HAMILTON Perinatal Support Program via phone and video NSW 2303 calls for pregnant and early parenting women across Australia, who cannot access one of the E [email protected] Centres. W mow.net.au The Kind Path P (02) 4969 4292 E [email protected] Newcastle Meals on Wheels currently caters to W thekindpath.org over 800 Novocastrians, delivering meals three days a week, and offering social support program P (02) 4222 9598 two days a week.

The Kind Path is an environmentally friendly, Lambton Meals on Wheels vegan charity based in Australia, committed to the 61 De Vitre St, LAMBTON NSW 2299 promotion of sustainable practices in our community. We are a motivated and resourceful E [email protected] crew who is focused on eliminating animal cruelty and providing vegan-friendly essential aid to W mow.net.au disadvantaged people in our society. P (02) 4957 0482

Lambton Meals on Wheels delivers to: Jesmond, Lambton, New Lambton, New Lambton Heights, North Lambton, Rankin Park and Waratah West.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 41 Mayfield Meals on Wheels Second Hand Shops 154 Crebert Street, MAYFIELD NSW 2304

E [email protected] Doo Stop Op Shop 75 Maitland Street, BRANXTON NSW 2335 W mow.net.au P (02) 4967 2777 E hello@hunterdomesticviolenceservice. com Newcastle Meals on Wheels helps make it possible W hunterdomesticviolenceservice.com for you to stay independent in your own home. P (02) 4990 9609 Merewether Meals on Wheels 30 Caldwell St, MEREWETHER NSW 2291 This op shop supports our outreach centre and Jodie's Place Women & Children's Refuge. E [email protected] W mow.net.au Opportunity Knocks Medowie Shop 10, Medowie Shopping Centre, P (02) 4963 6386 Ferodale Rd, MEDOWIE NSW 2318

Meals on Wheels are hot, nutritious lunches that E [email protected] are delivered Monday through Friday to the homebound elderly who meet these P (02) 4981 7090 requirements: 60 years of age or older (or the spouse of a person 60 years of age or older) at risk Quality clothing at an affordable price. Medowie's of malnutrition. unable to come in to a Meals on longest running opportunity shop. Wheels People center for a meal. Salvation Army Family Store - Bonnells Stockton Meals on Wheels Bay 74 Mitchell Street, STOCKTON NSW 2295 21/330 Fishery Point Rd, BONNELLS BAY E [email protected] NSW 2264 W mow.net.au E [email protected] P (02) 4928 2810 .org W salvationarmy.org.au Home delivered meals servicing Stockton and Fern Bay. P (02) 4973 5326

When you shop with us, you are not only making an environmentally friendly decision in giving a piece of furniture or item of clothing another life, you’re also helping make an impact in lives of Australians doing it tough.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 42 Salvation Army Family Store - Port Salvos Store - Boolaroo Stephens 10/24 Main St, BOOLAROO NSW 2284 165 Salamander Way, SALAMANDER BAY NSW 2317 E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. org.au E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. W salvosstores.com.au org.au P (02) 4965 8983 W salvationarmy.org.au

P (02) 4982 0192 Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail business, recycling pre loved goods and relying Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos business, recycling pre loved goods and relying Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, Territory. All profits made from goods sold at South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs. Territory. All profits made from goods sold at Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs. Salvos Store - Charlestown 219 Pacific Hwy, CHARLESTOWN NSW Salvos Store - Belmont North 2290 356 Pacific Hwy, BELMONT NORTH NSW 2280 E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. org.au E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. W salvationarmy.org.au org.au P (02) 4943 6021 W salvosstores.com.au

P (02) 4945 9379 Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail business, recycling pre loved goods and relying Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos business, recycling pre loved goods and relying Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, Territory. All profits made from goods sold at South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs. Territory. All profits made from goods sold at Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 43 Salvos Store - East Maitland Salvos Store - Raymond Terrace The Village, 1 Garnet Rd, Green Hills, EAST Port Stephens Streets, RAYMOND MAITLAND NSW 2323 TERRACE NSW 2324

E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. org.au org.au W salvosstores.com.au W salvosstores.com.au P (02) 4933 9755 P (02) 4987 3159

Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail business, recycling pre loved goods and relying business, recycling pre loved goods and relying heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory. All profits made from goods sold at Territory. All profits made from goods sold at Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs. Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs.

Salvos Store - Newcastle West Salvos Store - Westlakes 900 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 67 The Boulevarde, TORONTO NSW 2283

E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. E salvosstores.enquiries@salvationarmy. org.au org.au W salvationarmy.org.au W salvationarmy.org.au P (02) 4961 3889 P (02) 4950 4951

Salvos Stores operate as a fully functioning retail Inexpensive pre-loved and brand new goods are business, recycling pre loved goods and relying available for resale and a friendly first contact to heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos find out about other ministries and services in the Stores has over 200 stores in Victoria, Tasmania, Salvation Army. South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory. All profits made from goods sold at Salvos Stores go to The Salvation Army programs.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 44 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - East St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - Maitland Islington Shop 2, 99 High Street, EAST MAITLAND 125 Maitland Rd, ISLINGTON NSW 2296 NSW 2323 E [email protected] E [email protected] W vinnies.org.au u P (02) 4961 1476 W vinnies.org.au P (02) 4934 7018 Our Shops are a treasure trove of bargains of all kinds - clothing, accessories, home wares, books, CD’s and DVDs, furniture, sporting goods and Our Shops are a treasure trove of bargains of all more. You really never know what you will find on kinds - clothing, accessories, home wares, books, your next visit to Vinnies. CD’s and DVDs, furniture, sporting goods and more. You really never know what you will find on St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - your next visit to Vinnies. Mayfield 4 Church Street, MAYFIELD NSW 2304 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - Gateshead E [email protected] 91 Cadaga Road, GATESHEAD NSW 2290 W vinnies.org.au E [email protected] P (02) 4968 8360 W vinnies.org.au P (02) 4943 4967 Our Shops are a treasure trove of bargains of all kinds - clothing, accessories, home wares, books, CD’s and DVDs, furniture, sporting goods and Our Shops are a treasure trove of bargains of all more. You really never know what you will find on kinds - clothing, accessories, home wares, books, your next visit to Vinnies. CD’s and DVDs, furniture, sporting goods and more. You really never know what you will find on St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - your next visit to Vinnies. Wallsend 175 Nelson St, WALLSEND NSW 2287 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - Hamilton E [email protected] 143 Beaumont St, HAMILTON NSW 2303 W vinnies.org.au E [email protected] P (02) 4951 6773 W vinnies.org.au P (02) 4961 3241 Our Shops are a treasure trove of bargains of all kinds - clothing, accessories, home wares, books, CD’s and DVDs, furniture, sporting goods and Our Shops are a treasure trove of bargains of all more. You really never know what you will find on kinds - clothing, accessories, home wares, books, your next visit to Vinnies. CD’s and DVDs, furniture, sporting goods and more. You really never know what you will find on your next visit to Vinnies.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 45 Youth Services Youth Accommodation Services General Youth Services Samaritans Youth Accommodation - Maitland Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Singleton E [email protected] 25 High Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 W samaritans.org.au E [email protected] P (02) 4933 9330 W pcycnsw.org.au Samaritans Youth Accommodation Maitland P (02) 6572 1653 provides short term accommodation for young people aged 12-15 who are experiencing We get young people active in life. We work with homelessness. This accommodation is focused on young people to develop their skills, character and supporting young people where there is a goal of leadership. We reduce and prevent crime against restoration to family. young people. Samaritans Youth Accommodation - Singleton Youth Venue Newcastle Cnr Bathurst and Pitt St, SINGLETON NSW 2330 E [email protected] W samaritans.org.au E [email protected] P (02) 4955 8358 W singleton.nsw.gov.au

P (02) 6578 7501 Samaritans Youth Transitional Accommodation Newcastle and Lower Hunter manages a number of transitional accommodation properties in Singleton Youth Services offers free membership Newcastle Local Government Area and Cessnock to all young people aged 11 - 17 who reside within Local Government Area. the Singleton Local Government Area. The venue provides young people with a safe space to explore a broad range of social and educational activities.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 46 Youth Crisis & headspace - Newcastle Emergency Services 582 Hunter Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 E headspacenewcastle@hunterprimaryc Northlakes Youth Services are.com.au 1 Minmi Rd, EDGEWORTH NSW 2285 W hunterprimarycare.com.au E [email protected] P (02) 4929 4201 W emnc.org.au P (02) 4958 2801 headspace Newcastle can provide young people, aged 12-25, and their families with information and support on a wide range of issues. Northlakes Youth Services is a free service for young people 9-18 years, living in the North Lake ITEC Youth Macquarie corridor including Edgeworth, Cameron Park, Glendale, Argenton, Cardiff, West Wallsend, Ground Floor, 59 Ridley Street, Barnsley & Warners Bay areas. We offer CHARLESTOWN NSW 2290 information, support, advocacy, programs and referral for a range of issues impacting young E [email protected] people and their families. W itecgroup.com.au headspace - Maitland P (02) 4945 6100 73 Elgin Street, MAITLAND NSW 2320

E [email protected] Assertive outreach case work for young people under the supervision of Youth Justice NSW within u the community who have been assessed as having a medium to high risk of offending. Servicing W samaritans.org.au Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Lower and Upper Hunter. Referrals via Youth Justice NSW P (02) 4931 1000 only. headspace is a free and confidential service for Path 2 Change young people aged 12-25 years. We offer a range 11 Charles Street, WALLSEND NSW 2287 of services and supports for young people who are experiencing a tough time or are worried about E [email protected] drug and alcohol use, mental and physical wellbeing, sexual health and more. We provide W path2change.org.au friendly and non-judgemental services to young people from all different backgrounds. P (02) 4951 2144

Committed to providing young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, specialised support and access to education, training and employment opportunities

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 47 Samaritans Reconnect - Hamilton Youth Off the Streets 38/54 Clyde Street, HAMILTON NORTH 35 Station St, WESTON NSW 2326 NSW 2292 E [email protected] E [email protected] W youthoffthestreets.com.au u P (02) 4936 1917 W samaritans.org.au P (02) 4014 9380 Hunter Valley Outreach (12 to 25years)

Youth On Track Reconnect is a free and confidential service for young people aged 12-18 years. Our goal is to 433 Hunter St, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 work with young people and their families on what is important to them and support young people to: E [email protected] • prevent homelessness • stay connected to family W missionaustralia.com.au • stay connected to education • stay safe • make healthy choices • look after their mental health P 0477 380 117 and emotional wellbeing.

An early intervention program for young people at risk of offending case management, court support, early intervention programs.

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 48 I n d e x A Better Me Psychology 29 Disability Advocacy Hunter 24 Al-Anon Family Groups Northern NSW 25 Doo Stop Op Shop 42 Alcoholics Anonymous Greater Dooralong Transformation Centre 26 Newcastle Intergroup Office 25 Durungaling Hostel 9 Allambi Care 12 Eastlakes Family Support Service 29 Anti-Discrimination NSW - Wollongong Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood 15 Centre 18 ARAFMI Hunter 26 Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW Australian Financial Complaints Authority (EWON) 32 16 Families NSWFamilies NSW 10 Australian Red Cross Society - Lambton Family Planning NSW 27 16 Family Planning NSW - Talkline 27 Awabakal Ltd - Administration 9 Family Support Newcastle 17 Awabakal Medical Service - Hamilton 9 Financial Counselling Hunter Valley BaptistCare HopeStreet - Mayfield 34 Project 28 BaptistCare HopeStreet - Wallsend 34 Flourish Australia - Newcastle 27 BaptistCare HopeStreet - Windale 34 Food not Bombs 35 Belmont Neighbourhood Centre 18 Food Way Medowie 35 Big Issue Community Street Soccer - Gateway Care 35 Newcastle 34 GIVIT 39 Broadmeadow Assistance Centre 34 Goodlife Church Newcastle 32 C3 Victory Centre 18 Goodlife Food Co-op 36 Ca Care Services 12 Got Your Back Sista 21 Carrie's Place 11 Grainery Care 36 CatholicCare Hamilton South Community Hamilton Meals on Wheels 41 Kitchen 35 HAMILTON SDA Pantry 36 CatholicCare Maitland Meal Deliveries 35 headspace - Gosford 27 Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle 32 headspace - Maitland 47 Christians Against Poverty - Newcastle 38 headspace - Newcastle 47 City Of Newcastle 17 Healing Path to Wellness 30 Coast Shelter 11 Hello Hunter 39 Community Activities Lake Macquarie 38 HopeStreet No Interest Loans Scheme Community Hair Project 38 (NILS) 28 Compass Housing Services Co Ltd 12 HopeUC 36 Compass Housing Services Co Ltd - East House of Hospitality 13 Maitland 13 Housing (FACS) 13 Compass Housing Services Co Ltd - Housing NSW - Charlestown 21 Tuggerah 13 Hume Community Housing - Raymond Department of Communities and Justice - Terrace 21 Charlestown 39 Hunter Community Legal Centre 31 Department of Communities and Justice Hunter Gambling Counselling Service 28 Housing Contact Centre 11 Hunter Gambling Help Counselling Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle (HGHC) 9 Development And Relief Agency 23 Hunter Homeless Connect 14

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 49 Hunter Multicultural Communities 23 Orange Sky Laundry - Swansea 40 Hunter Outreach Project - The Family Our Backyard - Car to Home Project 15 Action Centre 39 Our Community Place 19 Hunter Primary Care 27 OzHarvest - Newcastle 37 Hunter Tenants Advice and Advocacy Pacific Link Housing 14 Service 15 Path 2 Change 47 Hunter Water 16 Pete's Community Kitchen 37 Hunter Women’s Centre 30 Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Interrelate - Newcastle 30 Singleton 46 ITEC Youth 47 Port Stephens Family and Jenny’s Place 21 Neighbourhood Services 19, 20 Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre 18 Reach Homeless Services 15 Jodie's Place 11 RSPCA NSW - Community Domestic Kaiyu Samaritans 27 Violence Program 16 Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug RSPCA NSW - Community Homelessness Treatment Services Inc 26 Program 15 Karumah 31 Salvation Army - Singleton Corps 33 Lambton Meals on Wheels 41 Salvation Army Family Store - Bonnells Lifeline Hunter 22, 31 Bay 42 Link2home 22 Salvation Army Family Store - Port LIVEfree Project 36 Stephens 43 Maitland Neighbourhood Centre 18 Salvos Store - Belmont North 43 Maryland Neighbourhood Centre 19 Salvos Store - Boolaroo 43 Matthew Talbot Homeless Service 11 Salvos Store - Charlestown 43 Matthew Talbot Homeless Services 14 Salvos Store - East Maitland 44 Mayfield Meals on Wheels 42 Salvos Store - Newcastle West 44 McAuley Family and AOD Services 26 Salvos Store - Raymond Terrace 44 Meals of HOPE 36 Salvos Store - Westlakes 44 Merewether Meals on Wheels 42 Samaritans - Broadmeadow 28 Merrigum Friendship Centre 38 Samaritans - Cessnock Information and Migrant Employment Legal Service 23 Neighbourhood Centre 23 Military Brotherhood MMC 19 Samaritans Emergency Relief - Gorokan Muloobinba Family Support Service 10 22 Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre 17 Samaritans Emergency Relief - Morrisset Mums' Cottage 39 40 Munch Program 37 Samaritans Emergency Relief - National Perinatal Support Program 41 Rutherford 40 New Day Christian Church 37 Samaritans Emergency Relief - Toronto Newcastle Care - Hope Cafe 35 40 Newcastle DCJ Housing 22 Samaritans Emergency Relief Centre - Northern NSW Aboriginal Tenants Advice Wyoming 37 and Advocacy Service 13 Samaritans Foundation 28 Northern Settlement Services Limited 23 Samaritans Reconnect - Hamilton 48 Northlakes Youth Services 47 Samaritans Specialist Homelessness Nova for Women and Children 11 Service 15 Opportunity Knocks Medowie 42 Samaritans Youth Accommodation - Orange Sky Laundry - Nelson Bay 40 Maitland 46

2021 Hunter Homeless Connect Community Directory 50 Samaritans Youth Accommodation - Tanilba Bay Baptist Church 33 Newcastle 46 Tarragal Glen Retirement Village 10 Sanctuary Place 14 The Big Issue - Newcastle 25 Services Australia 41 The Community Kitchen Merewether 37 Singleton Hub - Sunnyfield Community The Kind Path 41 Services 24 The Salvation Army (Employment Plus) Singleton Neighbourhood Centre 20 24 Singleton Youth Venue 46 The Salvation Army (Moneycare) 29 SMART Recovery 26 The Salvation Army Moneycare 29 Soul Cafe 38 Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre 20 St Vincent de Paul - Newcastle NILS 29 Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation 10 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - East Uniting Church Maitland 33 Maitland 45 Uniting Church Mayfield 33 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - University of Newcastle Legal Centre - Gateshead 45 Older Persons Legal Clinic 32 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - VAKS: Vans And KitchenS 38 Hamilton 45 Victims Services 30 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - Wandiyali 10 Islington 45 Warlga Ngurra 12 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - Wesley Gambling Counselling 30 Mayfield 45 Wesley Mission Newcastle 20 St Vincent De Paul Shops, Vinnies - Westlakes Salvos 33 Wallsend 45 Wheeling And Able 14 St Vincent De Paul Society NSW 12 WHOS 26 STARTTS - Newcastle 24 Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre 41 Stockton Meals on Wheels 42 Yacaaba Centre 31 Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre 20 Young Parents' Hub 17 Supported Independent Living 14 Youth Health Team - Newcastle 25 Survivor's R Us Incorporated 30 Youth Off the Streets 48 Swansea Community Cottage 20 Youth On Track 48 Tailored Youth and Family Services 40

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