We would like to share the following range of resources should you need help outside of our usual office hours.

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP

Emergencies – CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY.

Local Police:

• Campbelltown – 4620 1199
• Macquarie Fields – 9605 0499
• Narellan – 4632 4499
• Picton – 4677 8999

DV Helplines (operating 24/7)

• NSW Domestic Violence Line – 1800 65 64 63*
• 1800 Respect – 1800 737 732*
• Domestic Violence Impact Line – 1800 943 539
• LGBTIQ+ Violence Service – 1800 497 212

*Interpreters are available for these helplines. If you are hearing impaired, call the National Relay Service on 133 677.

DV Immediate Needs Support Package

• Financial assistance for relocation and establishing a new home. Phone 1800 633 063 for information or check out this factsheet.

Other DV Factsheets

• Factsheet: Are you worried about domestic and family violence?
• Factsheet: It’s not safe for me to stay at home. What should I do?
• Factsheet: Apprehended domestic violence orders

 

SEXUAL ASSAULT HELP

• NSW Rape Crisis Line – 1800 424 017
• South Western Sydney Sexual Assault Service (through RMERs) – 1800 111 146. After hours, call Liverpool Hospital – 8738 3000
• Sexual Assault Counselling Australia – 1800 211 028

 

FINANCIAL HELP 

• DV No interest Loan Scheme – 4624 8700
• St Vincent de Paul’s Nagle Centre Family Care & Support Service – 4628 2928
• Mission Australia – 4621 7400
• Centrelink – 136 240
• No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) for essential household items – 4620 7400

 

FOOD HELP

Grocery Vouchers & Hampers

• Anglicare – 8624 8600. Call to speak to a caseworker about accessing Woolworths or Coles e-vouchers
• Turning Point Camden – 4655 1567. Wed/Thurs/Fri 10am-2pm. Call to access Second Bite hampers (fruit/vegetables/bread).
• Break the Cycle – 9829 8898. Call to arrange appointment, Tuesdays – Thursdays 9am-4pm.
• Macarthur Gateway – 4628 0008. Call to gain access to food vouchers.
• St Vincent de Paul’s Nagle Centre Family Care & Support Service – 4628 2928. Call between 10am-11.30am or 1.30pm-2.30 to ask about accessing vouchers.
• Big Yellow Umbrella – 4647 1283. Call to register for weekly pick-up food relief program.
• Campbelltown Church of Christ – email info.ccoc.org.au to ask about accessing food hampers.

Meals

• St Vincent de Paul’s Nagle Centre Family Care & Support Service – 4628 2928. Call to ask about takeaway food services during COVID.
• Campbelltown Church of Christ – email info.ccoc.org.au to ask about accessing food services.
• Meals on Wheels – 4645 4523. Call to set up application, 24-48 hours in advance. Meals cost $6.70-$7.70; delivery charge is $3 (free for My Aged Care participants).

 

CRISIS HOUSING HELP

• Link2Home – 1800 152 152
• Rent Choice Youth helps people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

 

RENTING HELP

• Tenancy Assistance – help with rent and water arrears for eligible private tenants.
• Rent Choice Assist – supports households that have experienced a major financial setback.
• Private Rental Subsidy – help with medium-term accommodation, before social housing becomes available.

 

ENEGRY ACCOUNT PAYMENT ASSISTANCE (EAPA) PROVIDERS

• Anglicare Campbelltown – 8624 8600
• Break the Cycle – 9605 7419
• Focus Connect – 4627 1188
• Salvation Army – 9605 4749
• Lifeline Macarthur – 4645 7200

 

MENTAL HEALTH HELP

If you or anyone you know needs help with a mental health concern, contact:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
• Griefline – 1300 845 745
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774

 

ABORIGINAL HEALTH

• Tharawal Aboriginal Health Service – 4628 4837

 

CHILDREN & YOUTH HELP

• Child Protection Helpline – 13 21 11
• Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
• Headspace (12-25 years) – 4327 9089
• Traxside (12-25 years) – 4625 2525