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Community Health Centres
Check the Yellow Pages telephone directory for the centre closest to you
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Centerlink
Centrelink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need. They provide financial services for the whole community.
Phone: 13 27 17
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NSW Local Community Services Association
Phone 1800 646 545 (no cost)
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219 |
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Victorian Association of Neighbourhood Houses & Learning Centre
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136 |
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SA Community and Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association Inc
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137 |
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Tasmanian Association of Community Houses
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140 |
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WA Learning Centre Link
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142 |
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Community Centres and Family Support Network Association of Queensland
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136 |
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ACT Community and Neighbourhood Houses - CANHACT
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146 |
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Lifeline Australia
Phone: (02) 6215 9400
• 24 hour counselling service: Phone: 13 11 14
• National Service Finder listing more than 20,000 Government, community and private help organisations around Australia.
Check the database to find which are closest to you.
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The Australian Meals On Wheels Association
Is a volunteer service providing daily hot meals for frail, aged, younger people with disabilities and their carers either free or for a small fee
Phone: 08 8271 8700
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National Public Toilet Map
Shows the location of more than 14,000 public and private public toilets in Australia plus opening hours, availability of baby change rooms, accessibility for people with disabilities and other nearby toilets.
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129 |
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Independent Living Centre Australia
Has information, services and advice on medical equipment and financial support.
Phone: 1300 885 886 (no cost)
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Home & Community Care (HACC)
Is a national organisation with state offices helping frail older people and those with a disability living independently in their own home. Services include cooked meals, gardening, minor repairs, cleaning and referral to other local organisations.
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The Australian Red Cross
Organises regular visits for social contact, help with transport and regular outings. Phone: 03 9345 1800 to find out where you nearest Red Cross office is located
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Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia
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Consumers Health Forum
Provides fact sheets and information on health care services and organisations.
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Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)
Community based not-for profit agency providing accommodation, support and treatment programs for disadvantaged people. Provides services to people in contact with the Criminal Justice System. Includes Forensic Mental Health Program, Disability Program, COATS Alcohol and Drug Assessment Program, Prisoner Support and Transition Program and Employment Directions Australia.
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157 |
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Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
Assists people from non English speaking backgrounds who have a disability and their carers with a wide range of services from advocacy, information to referral services.
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ConnectGroups - Support Groups Association WA
A not-for-profit community-based organisation providing support and contact with self help support groups.
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