Parent Forms and Resources
Helpful Resources
This Directory of Services, prepared by staff of the 妖精动漫 Broken Bay, provides parents and carers with contacts for a broad range of organisations and services providing help and advice. If you find the information provided is no longer correct, please email csbb@dbb.org.au
Indigenous call centre ph听1800 136 380
ph 02 4305 8807
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council is the Aboriginal Land Council of the Central Coast. Darkinjung LALC provides information about the local community or pathways to become more connected to culture and the Aboriginal community on the Central Coast.
ph:听02 4351 2930
NGIYANG is a Child and Family Health Service that provides culturally sensitive pregnancy care, parenting support and referrals. The service is for all Aboriginal families living in the Gosford Local Government Area, The Entrance, Long Jetty and Bateau Bay areas. NGIYANG is staffed by Aboriginal health workers, child & family health nurses, counsellors and a midwife. Services include home visits, clinic appointments and groups.
ph: 02 4394 9148
Nunyara provides a range of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Central Coast targeted around: sexual health, hospital liaison, chronic care, pregnancy, child and family support.
ph:听02 4320 2698
Yerin is a community controlled Aboriginal Health Service and provides health care services in a culturally safe environment to NSW Central Coast鈥檚 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
ph: 02 4351 1040
The social care and support agency of the Catholic Church across the Diocese of Broken Bay – assisting children, young people and adults to live more enriched lives. Contact CatholicCare for domestic and family violence support, housing and homelessness support.
ph: 1800 324 924
(24 hrs/7days)
Call this number to report current concerns about the safety, welfare and wellbeing of a child.
ph: 132 111
Trained female counsellors are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for counselling, advice on legal help and referrals to support services and women鈥檚 shelters.
ph:听1800 65 64 63
The Police Assistance Line operates 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Victims of crime, other than life threatening or time critical emergency situations,听 should contact the Police Assistance Line. Phoning the Police Assistance Line allows a听 crime to be reported over the phone.
ph:听131 444
Provides official information and advice about the COVID-19 situation.
ph:听1800 020 080
Publishes regular updates regarding COVID-19 in NSW including the latest Government information and advice.
A government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice including a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker online tool and 24 hour health advice.
ph:听1800 022 222 (24/7)
Services will include GP services and some consultation services provided by other medical specialists, nurse practitioners, mental health treatment, chronic disease management, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments, services to people with eating disorders, pregnancy support counselling, services to patients in aged care facilities, children with autism, and after-hours consultations.
Call your local GP or health support service
Multilingual call centre
ph:听131 202
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) provides access to phone and on-site interpreting services in over 150 languages.
ph: 131 450
People with a disability.
ph: 132 717
This Guide provides parents and carers with current information about the nature of learning disabilities in children, and offers practical guidance on the most appropriate identification, intervention and support. The site includes a list of recommended Apps and useful resources for parents.
Support for people on the spectrum and their families.
ph: 1800 277 328
This site strives to ensure the NDIS is delivered as intended.
In order to facilitate successful outcomes and improve the educational experience for students with disability, ADCET provides information, advice and resources to students on inclusive practices within the post-secondary education sector.
NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency. It鈥檚 role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.
ph: 1800 800 110
Shops:
ph: 13 18 12
NESA Parent Guide
The has information about the implications of COVID-19 for the HSC.
The social care and support agency of the Catholic Church across the Diocese of Broken Bay – assisting children, young people and adults to live more enriched lives. Contact CatholicCare for family dispute resolution and mediation, domestic and family violence support, housing and homelessness support, relationship education.
ph: 1800 324 924
(formerly Family Referral Service)
FRS is intended to link vulnerable children or young people in need of assistance, and their families, with the most appropriate available support services in their local areas.
ph: 1800 066 757
Parent Line is a telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents of children ages 0 to 18 who live in New South Wales. Amid all the disruptions and worries that are around at the moment, many parents have never felt more alone. Parent Line counsellors are available 7 days a week.
ph: 1300 1300 52
An Australian parenting Website with information for parents and carers on COVID-19 and protective hygiene, plus tips to help families cope.
ph: 1800 022 222
Shops:
ph: 13 18 12
Offer services around the country that include counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs.
ph: 1300 364 277
(still offering phone and online services during COVID- 19 Pandemic)
Link2home is the statewide homelessness information and referral telephone service. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. For information, assessment or referral to homelessness services and support in NSW, call Link2home.
ph: 1800 152 152
Legal services include legal advice, help at court and family dispute resolution. Legal Aid can help in most areas of criminal law, family law and civil law.
ph:听1300 888 529
1800 Respect
1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. It is a confidential service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
ph: 1800 737 732
(phone 24 hrs)
For parents struggling with babies and infants (During Covid-19 still providing Day Services, Residential Services and commencing Virtual Telehealth Consultations and Parenting Group Programs).
ph:听1300 272 736
(7 am – 11pm)
The Catholic Church across the Diocese of Broken Bay – assisting children, young people and adults to live more enriched lives, Contact CatholicCare for Financial Counselling, housing support and Emergency relief.
ph: 1800 324 924
Shops:
ph: 13 18 12
Financial Information Service
ph: 136 357
During challenging times, making financial decisions can feel overwhelming. There鈥檚 Government support and services available for people impacted by COVID-19. Find a Financial Counsellor, learn how to manage on a low income, get access to urgent funds.
A not-for-profit service that assists families to control debt problems.
ph: 1800 007 007
The social care and support agency of the Catholic Church across the Diocese of Broken Bay – assisting children, young people and adults to live more enriched lives, Contact CatholicCare for Financial Counselling, housing support and Emergency relief.
ph: 1800 324 924
Beyond Blue aims to equip people with the skills they need to look after their own mental health and wellbeing, and to create confidence in their ability to support those around them.
ph:听1300 22 4636听(24/7)
Headspace began in 2006 to provide tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 鈥� 25 year olds. They work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives 鈥� to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.
ph: Lifeline 13 11 14 (contact for urgent assistance)
After hours bulk-billed doctor Home visit – Australia Wide
ph: 13 74 25 after听6pm听weekdays; after 12pm weekends
For anyone 25 or under 鈥� Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24 hours a day, 7 days a week phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
ph:听1800 55 1800听(24/7)
For all ages 鈥� 24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
ph: 13 11 14 (24/7) or text 0477 131 114 (6pm-midnight)
A nationwide service that provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide, experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. For all ages.
ph:听1300 659 467听(24/7)
A mental health professional will answer calls about mental health concerns for the caller or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people.
ph: 1800 011 511听(24/7)
This service consists of a team of mental health clinicians who provide specialist mental health intervention to children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and their families.
ph: 9485 6155
Services include, GP services and some consultation services provided by other medical specialists, nurse practitioners, mental health treatment, chronic disease management, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments, services to people with eating disorders, pregnancy support counselling, services to patients in aged care facilities, children with autism, and after-hours consultations.
The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. Including cyberbullying reporting scheme, removal of offensive and illegal content and the image based abuse portal. There is also parent advice on social media applications and education resources for schools.
ph: 1800 880 176
Download the听CSBB Directory of Services 2022