CHRISTMAS CRISIS DIRECTORY

JNC Randwick JNC Bondi Junction JNC Maroubra 2 Albert St 59 Newland St Shop 2, 669-673 Anzac Parade (Near cnr Avoca St) (Next to Clementson Park) (Shopfront near Bowen Library) Randwick NSW 2031 Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Maroubra NSW 2035

9398 8620 93498200 9349 8200

P: 9349 8200 www.jnc.org.au

This directory has been created to provide information for residents of the Randwick & Waverley Local Government Areas. If you have any updates or know of any other services we could include in this directory please call us.

: The Junction Neighbourhood Centre The information in this directory was correct as at 14 Dec 2016

Emergency Food and Assistance Organisation Type of Assistance Hours Emergency Assistance Emergency Relief: Closed: 23rd December 2016 Programme food vouchers/parcels when available, electricity bills, water Reopen: 3 January 2017 240 Birrell Street, rates, gas bills & telephone bills. Appointments start on 11th Bondi Junction 2022. January 2017

Ph: 02) 9798 1400

Chapel by the Sea Free Christmas Lunch: Closed: 24th December 2016 Uniting Church 22 December 2016 Reopens: 3rd January, 2017 Mission 11.30am to 2:00pm All welcome 95 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach Please ring 9130 5749 if you are attending lunch. Ph: 9130 3445

Come in Youth Resource Centre 14-25 year olds only 461-463 Oxford St, Paddington Food, laundry and shower Closed: 22 December 2016 facilities, counselling & case- Ph: 9331 2691 work. Assistance with finding Reopens 4 January 2016 accommodation.

Byte Café - lunch for young people in crisis

Hare Krishna Mobile Van ‘Food Free dinner outside The Hub Monday to Friday For Life’ opposite Newtown Station 6pm - 7.30pm Outside The Hub in Newtown Open as usual during Christmas Ph: 9959 4558

Hope Street Urban Compassion OP Shop and Café Closed: 23rd December. 2016 91 Forbes St, Emergency food assistance. Reopen: 3rd January, 2017

Ph: 9358 2388

Jubilee Resources No Interest Loans for Low Closed: 22nd December, Church in the Market Place income households 2017 400 Oxford Street By appointment only Bondi Junction Reopens: 9th January. 2017 Ph: 9387 2300 Xmas Eve Service 24/12/2016 at 7.00pm Bring a plate Organisation Type of Assistance Hours Matthew Talbot Hostel Men 21 years+ only Open every day over 22 Talbot Lane, Woolloomooloo Free Meals Christmas Thursday 17 Dec: Free Ph: 9357 1533 dinner for clients Christmas Day: Carols and free lunch for clients

Redfern Community Centre A range of Community Centre Closed: 23rd December 2016. 29-53 Hugo St, programs, call to check on all Reopen: 3 January 2017 Redfern they are offering. Some programs resume Ph: 9288 5713 9/1/2017. Others resume 30/1/2017.

Rough Edges Café Christmas Party Closed: 22 Dec 2016 St Johns Anglican Church Thursday 22nd December Reopens: Wed 1st Feb 2017 231a Victoria Street 7:30pm Darlinghurst

St Canice’s Church Free Lunch: 7 Days: 11am-1pm Closed: 18 Dec. 2016 28 Roslyn St, Kings Cross Wednesday night dinner from Reopen: 30th January, 2017 6:30 pm Ph: 9358 5229

St Michaels Anglican Church Free Hot Breakfast Sundays 8am to 8.45am 200 Albion St, Surry Hills

Ph: 96984226 Mb: 0414 969841

St Vincent de Paul Welfare assistance, food, Closed: 23 December 2016 Society, Kingsford Community furniture, clothing. By Support Centre appointment only Reopen: 9 January 2017. Ring Level 2, 1A Meeks St (last appointment 3:00pm). first to make sure. Kingsford (Press 2 on intercom located on Monday to Friday: ground floor) 9:30am to 11:30am & 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Ph: 9662 7380

Salvo’s Connect/ Emergency Assistance Closed: 22nd December, 2016 Salvation Army Food vouchers and general Crisis Assessment Line welfare assistance Reopen: 3rd January, 2017

1300 371 288 Organisation Type of Assistance Hours Salvation Army Welfare Assistance, food, Derby Lane (off Albion St) clothing and support for people Closed from 22 December Surry Hills living in the city and reopens on 3rd January 2017 Ph: 9360 1000 or 9380 2882

Salvation Army Christmas Day Christmas lunch at 25 December 2015 Lunch Australian Technology Park Doors open at 11.30 with Locomotion Street, Eveleigh. lunch being served at 12.00 Easy walk from Redfern Station. Doors open at 11.00 To receive the Free toys and hampers at the lunch you must register before by ringing 9563 3266

The Salvation Army – Surry Hills Free Meals: Closed on 22/12/2016 and Monday to Sunday reopens on Tuesday 3rd Derby Lane (off Albion St), Breakfast: 7:30am to 9:00am January 2017 Lunch: 12:30pm (Mon-Fri) Ph: 9380 2882 12:00pm (Sat-Sun)

Showers and laundry facilities (open until 12:30pm Mon-Fri and 10:30am Sat-Sun).

The Station Welfare assistance: food, 25 Dec: Closed: clothing, furniture, bills, social 26 Dec: open only for b/fast 82 Erskine Street, support, laundry, shower, at 7.30 and lunch: 12noon Cnr Clarence & Erskine St internet. 27 Dec: closed 28 Dec: closed Café meals - $2.00 29 Dec: open as usual Ph: 9299 2252 Free Breakfast: Monday: 30 Dec: open as usual 8:30am to 9:15am 31 Dec: open as usual Free Meals: Friday Dinner: 1 January 2017: Closed 5.30pm to 6.30pm 2 January 2017 reopen to normal hours

The Wayside Chapel Low cost café for Christmas Day Lunch: 29 Hughes Street, meals and beverages. from 11am Potts Point Closed: Services closed after lunch Ph: 9581 9100 24/12/2016 at 3:00pm on Christmas Day and reopen on Monday 2nd Reopen: 03/01/2017 January 2017

Organisation Type of Assistance Hours Wayside Chapel Bondi Meals, clothing assistance and Monday to Friday 77 Roscoe St, counselling, laundry and shower 8am-4pm Bondi Beach facilities. Free Breakfast 8 – 8:30am Closing on 23 December and Ph: 9130 5749 Free Lunch – 12 noon will reopen 4 January

Table @ 399 Free Dinner 5pm to 6pm Alternate Sunday nights Kingsford Church of Christ Next dinner 13/12/2016 399 Anzac Parade Foodbank 6pm to 7pm Kingsford Phone for dates for 2017 (opposite South Juniors) 9663 2272

Emergency Accommodation

Housing NSW Department of Housing after Monday to Friday After Hours Temporary hours phone line for people 9.00am-5.00pm Accommodation Line needing immediate shelter. Weekends & Public holidays. Ph: 1800 152 152 Accommodation is provided 10am-10pm only one night at a time. At other times call Housing If eligible, Housing NSW may NSW, Maroubra office: also provide RentStart financial assistance Ph: 9314 4056

Link2home Link2home is a state-wide State wide telephone service telephone service for enquiries 24 hours/7 days about homelessness about homelessness in NSW.

1800 152 152

Crisis Counselling Domestic Violence Line Assistance with AVO’s, 24 hours/7 days 1800 656 463 counselling on domestic violence.

Lifeline Counselling service with 24 hours/7 days 131 114 information about support services. Telephone counsellors trained to offer emotional support in times of crisis.

Mensline Counselling service with 24 hours/7 days 1300 78 99 78 information about support services for men. Counsellors trained to offer emotional support in times of crisis.

Mental Health Line Support for people in mental 24 hours/7 days 1800 011 511 health crisis or those who may need help for another person in crisis.

In very severe situations where a person is a danger to themselves or to others, call the police first on: 000. Police can take a person to hospital.

Parentline Telephone counsellors trained 24 hours/7 days 1300 1300 52 to offer parents with emotional support in times of crisis.

Rape Crisis Centre Counselling for victims of sexual 24 hours/7 days 1800 424 017 assault

Salvo Care Line Telephone counsellors trained 24 hours/7 days 1300 36 36 22 to offer emotional support in times of crisis.

Suicide Call Back Service Provides telephone counselling 24 hours, 7 days 1300 659 467 to people 18 years and over and over who fit one of the following categories:  People who are suicidal  People caring for someone who is suicidal  People bereaved by suicide

CHRISTMAS FREE EVENTS

Exodus Foundation 180 Liverpool St, Ashfield 8752 4600 Christmas Day Service 10am; Christmas Lunch: from 11:45am 25th December

The Station 82 Erskine Street, Cnr Clarence & Erskine Sydney 9299 2252 Lunch 12-3pm 27th November Dinner, haircuts, live music and goodie bags. Boxing Day lunch 12:30; 26th December

Matthew Talbot Hostel (St. Vincent de Paul) Talbot Place, Woolloomooloo 9357 1533 Men 21 years and over only Breakfast: 7.15 am, Lunch: 12.30 pm 25th December;

St Michaels Anglican Church 200 Albion St, Surry Hills 0417 405 866 Breakfast 8 to 8:45am 25th December

Wayside chapel 29 Hughs Street, Potts Point 95819100 All day street event CALL AND RECONFIRM 11am 25th of December

St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies Food Van) 9560 8666 BBQ 7:30 , 25th of December

Street Level Café (The Salvation Army) Australian Technology Park 9380 2882 Free lunch 11:30am Australian technology park; Call at end of November to ask for hampers

Newtown Mission Drop In Centre 280A King Street Newtown 9519 9000 Service at 10:30 am Lunch at 12pm (To attend the Xmas service and lunch you need to register at the centre)

Annandale Village Church 122 Johnston Street Annandale NSW 2038 Free Christmas Lunch 12:00 pm December 25th To attend you need to register by calling 0449 889 420 or online http://www.villagechurch.com.au/christmaslunch