We’re Australia’s first charity. We’re a not-for-profit and non-religious organisation and we’ve helped people, families and communities achieve positive change since 1813. From playgroups and parenting education to family counselling and household budgeting – we can help you build strong family relationships and be the best mum and dad you can be.

The NSW Government is committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable children and their families to ensure they have the best possible start in life. The Brighter Futures program provides targeted support to vulnerable families to prevent them from entering or escalating into the child protection system.

Australian and international research shows that early intervention services reinforce positive family relationships, increase resilience, promote healthy child development and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Brighter Futures is designed for families who have children aged eight years or younger or are expecting a child and who face specific problems. Priority of access is given to families with children less than three years of age.

Problems might include:

• domestic violence
• parental drug and alcohol misuse
• parental mental health issues
• lack of extended family or social support
• parents with significant learning difficulties and/or intellectual   disabilities
• child behaviour management problems
• lack of parenting skills/adequate supervision.

Call 8778 0600 (Liverpool Branch) for more information

Or visit www.benevolent.org.au and click on ‘Services > B > Brighter Futures’

This team offers information and assistance on parenting, family relationship work, referrals, budgets, educational issues, Centrelink difficulties, children at risk matters, child behaviour and other issues which arise in families. Workers can provide assistance at the centre in the form of counselling and case management as well as practical in-home assistance.

The team comprises four distinct roles:

Generalist Family Worker
Works to assist families  where dependent children are involved in a family setting where there is crisis and stress

Specialist Family Worker
Works with families where there are complexities in the family setting such as mental illness or disabilities, and where children are placed under stress and crisis.

Arabic Family Worker
Works with families that speak the Arabic language and there is stress and crisis within the family.

Aboriginal Family Worker
Works with families who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and there is stress and crisis within the family.

This service is free of charge.

Visit www.cafs.com.au and click on ‘What We Can Do’ for more information

From 24 January 2010, mandatory reporters are encouraged to use the Mandatory Reporter Guide to guide their decision making and determine whether or not to report to the Child Protection Helpline under the new risk of significant harm reporting threshold.  The interactive online Mandatory Reporter Guide has been developed to assist front-line mandatory reporters such as police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, and NGO staff to determine whether a case meets the new risk of significant harm threshold for reporting children and young people at risk in NSW.

Visit  http://www.keepthemsafe.nsw.gov.au/reporting_concerns/mandatory_reporter_guide to access the guide and more information

Rosebank Child Sexual Abuse Service Inc. Rosebank provides free confidential counselling and support services to children, young people and adults who have experienced sexual abuse, and their non-offending family members.  We do not offer any services to people who have been accused of sexual abuse.

In addition to counselling, we also offer Court preparation and support, advocacy, information and referral to other services, Victims Compensation Reports and groups, where possible.

Clients can refer themselves or be referred by a service. A report must have been made in order for the referral to meet entry criteria.

Visit www.rosebank.org.au for more information

Anglicare Sydney’s mission, throughout our 160 year history, has been to serve the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love. They offer help and assistance with:

• Food and financial assistance
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander programs
• Aged care
• Families, relationships and counselling
• Out of home care
• Youth support
• Migrant and refugee support
• Mental health support
• Disability and carer support

To find out more about these programs visit www.anglicare.org.au and hover over ‘What We Offer’

CatholicCare Sydney is the official welfare agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney, delivering more than 140 programs in the areas of ageing, dementia and disability care; employment, education, training and support services; and children, youth and family services.

Throughout life everyone is presented with challenges, stress and anxiety. Talking to one of CatholicCare’s professionally qualified counsellors can help you to face – and overcome – these challenges by addressing a range of emotional, psychological and social difficulties. Services for counselling include:

• Counselling services
• Family counselling
• Individual counselling
• Relationship counselling
• Men’s counselling

Visit: www.catholiccare.org/

And click on Families > Relationships > Counselling for more information

Part of Primary and Community Health, the team offers counselling services for children up to 12 years of age (end of primary school). We deal with a variety of issues including behaviour problems, anxiety and fears, depression and mood issues, grief/trauma, social issues, sleep problems, school concerns and developmental issues.

Call 8788 4200 for more information

Karitane works with children and their parents from birth to 5 years of age. Our services cover parenting support and advice, antenatal support and education, services to alleviate parental depression and anxiety, managing toddler behaviour and other issues related to this challenging but rewarding period in families lives. Karitane are leaders in parenting services and provide education and consultation to health professionals that work with families with young children in addition to engaging in a strong research program

Are you, or someone you know, feeling overwhelmed, worried or sad either during pregnancy or soon after the birth of a baby? If so, this could be Perinatal Mood Disorder (PMD). PMD is very common – one in six women and one in ten men experience it as new parents. However, help is at hand, because Karitane has a great wealth of experience helping women in this situation!

A visit to Jade House is the start of your journey to recovery. Here you will feel welcome, supported and able to share your feelings with our team. Our team are qualified in Perinatal Mental Health, have lots of experience and want to help families like yours. We’ll support you for as long as it takes.

Visit www.karitane.com.au

And click on Our Services > Day Services > Perinatal Mental Health for more information

We’re here to help young Australian’s to express themselves, build confidence and live safely. Kids can chat with our qualified counsellors FREE and we speak with 1000’s of young people every month.

Visit www.kidshelpline.com.au and click on the arrow then choose ‘Kids 5-12 years’

Learning Links works in collaboration with schools, early childhood settings and parents to help children with learning disabilities and difficulties.

These include conditions such as ADHD, high functioning Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, fine and gross motor delays and speech and language delays. The children are often anxious, have trouble communicating and interacting with others, and many have behavioural issues. In the later years they are often challenged in literacy, numeracy and impacting on their ability to complete education and participate in the community.

They offer services such as:

• Assessments
• Early intervention
• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Educational support
• Psychology programs
• Counselling (child and parent)
• School holiday programs
• Preschool
• Out of school hours care
• Parenting programs
• Parent and child programs

Visit www.learninglinks.org.au and click on ‘Services’ to learn more

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men

Visit www.mensline.org.au for more information

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community service organisation that has been helping people to regain their independence for over 155 years.

They offer a wide range of integrated solutions over the long term, through homelessness initiatives and affordable housing, early learning and youth services, family support, and employment and skills development. Their nationwide team of over 3,500 staff uses different approaches, often applied in unison and inspired by Christian values.

Happy Healthy Minds (the Liverpool Family Mental Health Service) is an early intervention program that provides free short term and long term assistance to children and young people living in the Liverpool local government area at risk of or affected by a mental health problem.

In addition to individual counselling, the Happy Healthy Minds team also offer universal and targeted group programs aimed at increasing knowledge and skills to support improved health and wellbeing that include building resilience, reducing anxiety and tackling bullying.

Visit http://sd.missionaustralia.com.au/462-liverpool-family-mental-health-support

Or call 9732 6500 for more information

STARTTS is a specialist, non-profit organisation that for more than 25 years has provided culturally appropriate and cutting edge psychological treatment and support to help people heal the scars of torture and refugee trauma and rebuild their lives in Australia.

STARTTS helps people and communities from refugee backgrounds, including asylum seekers, who were forced to leave their country due to persecution in the context of political conflict, organised violence and human rights violations. STARTTS also supports and resources service providers, educational institutions and volunteer groups to work more effectively with refugees.

Visit www.startts.org.au and hover over ‘Services’ to find out more

Parentline is a confidential telephone service providing professional counselling and support for parents and carers of children in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Counsellors respond on average to 210 calls each week concerning a range of issues including:

• parenting strategies for challenging behaviours
• parent-child relationships
• custody and access, and the
• emotional well-being of children and young people

Parents, carers and family members have direct access to qualified counsellors and can choose to speak with either a male or female counsellor. They are also able to arrange to call back and speak with the same counsellor to work through their issues.

Visit www.parentline.com.au for more information

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Uniting offer services for:

• Children and young people: early learning, newpin,   family and community engagement, homelessness services, foster care,   aftercare for young people, drop in centres for young people, disability   services, counselling, mediation, therapy intervention and support
• Adults
• Older people
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders   services: including Jaanimili- Birrung Gurung Intensive Family Support which   offers support with managing behavioural problems, building parents   confidence, managing stress, living with the effects of a child’s disability,   planning daily routines, safety planning, linking to specialist services,   case management, intensive support for 16 weeks and parent advocacy.
• Carers
• Training and education
• Disability services
• Counselling and mediation

Visit www.uniting.org and click on Our Services

Or call 8796 9100

Anglicare Sydney’s mission, throughout our 160 year history, has been to serve the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love. They offer help and assistance with:

• Food and financial assistance
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander programs
• Aged care
• Families, relationships and counselling
• Out of home care
• Youth support
• Migrant and refugee support
• Mental health support
• Disability and carer support

To find out more about these programs visit www.anglicare.org.au and hover over ‘What We Offer’

Green Valley Liverpool Domestic Violence Services provide counselling and case management to adults, young people and children experiencing domestic and family violence in Liverpool LGA.

Other services included advocacy, court support, brokerage and group programs.

For more information contact 1800 111 146 or greenvalley.dvs@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

Or read the factsheet at www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/communityhealth/gvdvs.html

LawAccess NSW is a free government service that provides legal help for people who have legal problem in NSW. LawAccess NSW provides this help with its telephone service and website.

A person can call LawAccess NSW for legal information, referrals to other legal services and, in some cases, legal advice from a family, criminal or civil law solicitor.

A person can visit the website, www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au, to access resources around a range of legal topics. The resources found under the Representing Yourself tab are developed by LawAccess NSW solicitors. There are guides and detailed information for people who are representing themselves in a court or tribunal. There are also a range of videos for people to view.

The legal topics on the website include:

• My family
• My debts
• My fine
• My job
• Planning ahead
• Going to court
• My neighbours

Visit www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). If an interpreter is required call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 first and ask for LawAccess NSW.

Anglicare Sydney’s mission, throughout our 160 year history, has been to serve the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love. They offer help and assistance with:

• Food and financial assistance
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander programs
• Aged care
• Families, relationships and counselling
• Out of home care
• Youth support
• Migrant and refugee support
• Mental health support
• Disability and carer support

To find out more about these programs visit www.anglicare.org.au and hover over ‘What We Offer’

If you need a hand with budgeting and finance, KARI’s Financial Counsellor offers the support you need.

KARI’s financial counsellor acts as a negotiator and advocate on behalf of those in the community experiencing financial risk. The service is both free and confidential.

As well as supporting and educating the client, a financial counsellor can provide their clients the following:

• A full assessment of their financial   situation, including regular income and expenditure, assets and   liabilities.
• Information as to entitlements to government   forms of assistance.
• Information and options for change and   improvement.
• The ability to negotiate on behalf of the   client with credit providers, government agencies and other   business providers.
• Information on credit laws, the debt recovery   process, bankruptcy and other areas of legislation such   as superannuation, insurance and harassment, to name a few.

Financial counselling is a unique type of service that sees the counsellor support a client’s health issues, financial concerns and assist with any appropriate referrals.

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, please contact our Financial Counsellor today on (02) 8782 0300.

Or visit www.kari.org.au

And click on What We Do > Family Support > Financial Counselling for more information

LawAccess NSW is a free government service that provides legal help for people who have legal problem in NSW. LawAccess NSW provides this help with its telephone service and website.

A person can call LawAccess NSW for legal information, referrals to other legal services and, in some cases, legal advice from a family, criminal or civil law solicitor.

A person can visit the website, www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au, to access resources around a range of legal topics. The resources found under the Representing Yourself tab are developed by LawAccess NSW solicitors. There are guides and detailed information for people who are representing themselves in a court or tribunal. There are also a range of videos for people to view.

The legal topics on the website include:

• My family
• My debts
• My fine
• My job
• Planning ahead
• Going to court
• My neighbours

Visit www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). If an interpreter is required call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 first and ask for LawAccess NSW.

CatholicCare Sydney is the official welfare agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney, delivering more than 140 programs in the areas of ageing, dementia and disability care; employment, education, training and support services; and children, youth and family services.

CatholicCare Sydney has a range of services for parents including Family Support Services, Parent Education and Groups, Parent Line NSW and Solo Parent Ministry. Services offered include:

• Family support services
• Parent education and groups
• Parent line NSW
• Solo parent ministry
• New parents program

Visit: www.catholiccare.org/

And click on Families > Parenting  for more information

Families Together is funded by the Department of Education and sponsored by Fairfield City Council to provide parenting sessions to mothers, fathers, grandparents and carers who have children from birth to age 12. Information is available to parents and carers who live in Fairfield, Liverpool and Bankstown.

If sessions are planned in Liverpool parents from Bankstown and Fairfield are also invited.

Some of the parenting sessions held through Families Together has included:

- guiding children’s behaviour

- enhancing self esteem

- supporting anxious children

- positive parenting

- nutrition

For more information please call the Project Officer for Families Together- 0407 708 626

Established in 1999, KARI is Australia’s largest Aboriginal foster care agency. In that time, their goal remains focused on two things: ensuring the Aboriginal community has access to culturally-specific foster care services, as well as access to quality, holistic services.

KARI’s parenting programs bring local parents together to share skills, stories and help strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Visit: www.kari.org.au

And click on What We Do > Family Support > Parenting Programs for more information

Karitane works with children and their parents from birth to 5 years of age. Our services cover parenting support and advice, antenatal support and education, services to alleviate parental depression and anxiety, managing toddler behaviour and other issues related to this challenging but rewarding period in families lives. Karitane are leaders in parenting services and provide education and consultation to health professionals that work with families with young children in addition to engaging in a strong research program

Karitane Parenting Centres empower families by providing parenting education, support and guidance in a relaxed environment. They provide short interventions for families with children from newborn to 5 years, either in the centre or in the client’s home.

Our skilled and caring team consist of Child and Family Health Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Social Workers & Psychologists who work in partnership with the family to assist them to identify and achieving their goals.

The services include individual consultations and therapeutic groups for parenting issues such as sleeping and settling, feeding, toddler management, postnatal depression and anxiety, adjustment to parenting and others.

Our groups include Circle Of Security, Women as Mothers , Post natal depression groups, and Positive Parenting Programs.

Visit www.karitane.com.au

And click on Our Services > Day Services > Parenting Centres for more information

Learning Links works in collaboration with schools, early childhood settings and parents to help children with learning disabilities and difficulties.

These include conditions such as ADHD, high functioning Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, fine and gross motor delays and speech and language delays. The children are often anxious, have trouble communicating and interacting with others, and many have behavioural issues. In the later years they are often challenged in literacy, numeracy and impacting on their ability to complete education and participate in the community.

They offer services such as:

• Assessments
• Early intervention
• Speech therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Educational support
• Psychology programs
• Counselling (child and parent)
• School holiday programs
• Preschool
• Out of school hours care
• Parenting programs
• Parent and child programs

Visit www.learninglinks.org.au and click on ‘Services’ to learn more

Macarthur Community College Inc is a community based non-profit organisation sponsored by the NSW Government to provide open access for all adults (15 years or over except where course is specifically for school students) to a wide range of educational opportunities utilising the facilities of local schools.

The College conducts courses at Liverpool, Ingleburn, Campbelltown, Picton, Fairfield and St Johns Park, and various other venues offering affordable short courses which may enhance your work skills or add to your personal skills and interests.

Macarthur Community College occasionally offer some parenting specific programs such as behaviour management and some school holiday activities.

Visit www.macarthurcc.com.au and hover over ‘Courses’ and click on ‘Leisure/General Interest’ for more information

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community service organisation that has been helping people to regain their independence for over 155 years.

They offer a wide range of integrated solutions over the long term, through homelessness initiatives and affordable housing, early learning and youth services, family support, and employment and skills development. Their nationwide team of over 3,500 staff uses different approaches, often applied in unison and inspired by Christian values.

Communities for Children (C4C) is an early intervention program for children aged 0-12 years and their families in the 2168 postcode which aims to support the building blocks of health and wellbeing for a happy and healthy life.

In addition to working with government, non-government and community organisation to improve the quality and delivery of services to children and families in the 2168 area, C4C funds ‘Community Partners’ to deliver a wide range of activities that support early childhood development, school readiness, early literacy, parenting skills, and address the effects of trauma.

Visit http://sd.missionaustralia.com.au/463-communities-for-children-cfc-miller

Or call 9732 6500 for more information

Resourcing Parents is a Families NSW project that aims to:

• Provide a comprehensive list of parenting education events occurring across NSW our Events Calendar
• Provide information to professionals working with parents on training and professional support through the Professionals Training Calendar
• To encourage and assist not-for-profit agencies (for example pre-schools, early intervention services, health, non-government agencies, councils, schools) to deliver parenting information, support and education initiatives to families in their community who have children aged 0-8 years. Funding to enable agencies to do this is available in the Inner West of Sydney through the Sydney District Small Grants Scheme.

Resourcing Parents run parenting programs such as Triple P, Circle of Security, 1-2-3 Magic, Tuning into Kids, etc.

Visit www.resourcingparents.nsw.gov.au

and hover over Parent Events > Term Calendars > South West Sydney to see the times and locations

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Uniting offer services for:

• Children and young people: early learning,   newpin, family and community engagement, homelessness services, foster care,   aftercare for young people, drop in centres for young people, disability   services, counselling, mediation, therapy intervention and support
• Adults
• Older people
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders   services: including Jaanimili- Birrung Gurung Intensive Family Support which   offers support with managing behavioural problems, building parents   confidence, managing stress, living with the effects of a child’s disability,   planning daily routines, safety planning, linking to specialist services,   case management, intensive support for 16 weeks and parent advocacy.
• Carers
• Training and education
• Disability services
• Counselling and mediation

Visit www.uniting.org and click on Our Services

Or call 8796 9100

Anglicare Sydney’s mission, throughout our 160 year history, has been to serve the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love. They offer help and assistance with:

• Food and financial assistance
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander programs
• Aged care
• Families, relationships and counselling
• Out of home care
• Youth support
• Migrant and refugee support
• Mental health support
• Disability and carer support

To find out more about these programs visit www.anglicare.org.au and hover over What We Offer

We’re Australia’s first charity. We’re a not-for-profit and non-religious organisation and we’ve helped people, families and communities achieve positive change since 1813. From playgroups and parenting education to family counselling and household budgeting – we can help you build strong family relationships and be the best mum and dad you can be.

Visit www.benevolent.org.au and click on ‘Learn > Explore this section’

CatholicCare Sydney is the official welfare agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney, delivering more than 140 programs in the areas of ageing, dementia and disability care; employment, education, training and support services; and children, youth and family services.

CatholicCare Sydney has a range of services for parents including Family Support Services, Parent Education and Groups, Parent Line NSW and Solo Parent Ministry. Services offered include:

• Family support services
• Parent education and groups
• Parent line NSW
• Solo parent ministry
• Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program (this program offers individualized support to young women aged 16-25 who are pregnant and/or parenting) Contact : Lynda Andrews on 9509 1103 or lynda.andrews@catholiccare.org or visit https://www.catholiccare.org/children-youth/young-people/youth-pregnancy-and-parenting-support-program for more information

Visit: www.catholiccare.org/

And click on Families > Parenting  for more information

Delivers payments and services and provides services at times of major change for:

• seniors
• job seekers
• students and trainees
• families
• carers
• parents
• people with disability
• Indigenous Australians, and
• people from culturally and linguistically   diverse backgrounds

Visit: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink and either choose the reason for your visit from the tabs below. To speak to someone click on ‘Contact Us’ or call 136 150 (families), 131 202 (multilingual), 136 380 (indigenous) or 136 240 (self-service)

This team offers information and assistance on parenting, family relationship work, referrals, budgets, educational issues, Centrelink difficulties, children at risk matters, child behaviour and other issues which arise in families. Workers can provide assistance at the centre in the form of counselling and case management as well as practical in-home assistance.

The team comprises four distinct roles:

Generalist Family Worker
Works to assist families  where dependant children are involved in a family setting where there is crisis and stress

Specialist Family Worker
Works with families where there are complexities in the family setting such as mental illness or disabilities, and where children are placed under stress and crisis.

Arabic Family Worker
Works with families that speak the Arabic language and there is stress and crisis within the family.

Aboriginal Family Worker
Works with families who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and there is stress and crisis within the family.

This service is free of charge.

Visit www.cafs.com.au and click on ‘What We Can Do’ for more information

Wattle Grove Community Centre provides a range of support, information and referral services, holiday programs for the kids, play groups for young parents, volunteering opportunities and social and skill development activities for all ages such as:

• Playgroups
• Mums & Bubs
• Over 55’s group
• Youth Support
• School Holiday Programs

Visit  http://thejunctionworks.org/default.aspx and click on ‘Service Solutions’ > ‘Community Services’ > Wattle Grove Community Centre

Established in 1999, KARI is Australia’s largest Aboriginal foster care agency. In that time, their goal remains focused on two things: ensuring the Aboriginal community has access to culturally-specific foster care services, as well as access to quality, holistic services.

Whether you need medical, financial or legal help, or simply an extra set of hands with the kids during the school holidays, KARI has a program that will guide you in the right direction. Services offered include:

• The Brighter Futures program
• Advice and referral for youth and family support
• Financial counselling
• Parenting programs

Visit: www.kari.org.au

And click on What We Do > Family Support for more information

Karitane works with children and their parents from birth to 5 years of age. Our services cover parenting support and advice, antenatal support and education, services to alleviate parental depression and anxiety, managing toddler behaviour and other issues related to this challenging but rewarding period in families lives. Karitane are leaders in parenting services and provide education and consultation to health professionals that work with families with young children in addition to engaging in a strong research program

Day services are provided to families needing support at one of our locations in New South Wales.

These include:

• Parenting Centres: Parents and carers with young children can be referred to one of our Parenting Centres for support with parenting issues. Parenting Centres are located at Randwick, Liverpool and Camden. Services may include groups, home visits and centre-based visits with our multi-disciplinary team members.
• Perinatal Mental Health: Jade House has a multi-disciplinary team that provides support to parents who may be diagnosed with or at risk of developing a mood disorder or anxiety associated with pregnancy or birth of their child.
• Toddler Clinics: Parents and carers who need help with managing their toddler’s behaviour can be referred to the Toddler clinic for support. Clinics are located  at Carramar and Camden.

Visit www.karitane.com.au

And click on Our Services > Day Services for more information

LNC operates from Warwick Farm Community Hub and provides programs and services weekly to the Liverpool LGA. Outreach services, primarily in social inclusion, education and learning are provided at Cecil Hills Community Centre, Casula Community Centre, Heckenberg-Busby Neighbourhood Centre, Moorebank Community Centre and Lurnea Neighbourhood Centre which include

• senior groups
• craft and social groups
• health and fitness
• playgroups
• education and learning

Westside Youth Projects, Heckenberg Connections and Warwick Farm Neighbourhood Centre remain exclusive to LNC and most of the community development, capacity building and advocacy services are provided through these centres.

We distribute free food and clothing to disadvantaged residents from our Heckenberg Connections, Frank Oliveri Hall, 1 Tantangara Street, Heckenberg.

Visit www.lnc.org.auand scroll down to ‘About LNC’ Click on ‘Learn More’

Or call Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections (02) 9600 0600 or Heckenberg Connections (02) 9607 0077 for more information

Macarthur Community College Inc is a community based non-profit organisation sponsored by the NSW Government to provide open access for all adults (15 years or over except where course is specifically for school students) to a wide range of educational opportunities utilising the facilities of local schools.

Visit www.macarthurcc.com.au and click on ‘Courses’ > ‘Leisure and General Interest’ for more information

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community service organisation that has been helping people to regain their independence for over 155 years.

They offer a wide range of integrated solutions over the long term, through homelessness initiatives and affordable housing, early learning and youth services, family support, and employment and skills development. Their nationwide team of over 3,500 staff uses different approaches, often applied in unison and inspired by Christian values. Services in the Liverpool area include:

• Happy Healthy Minds (the Liverpool Family Mental Health Service) is an early intervention program that provides free short term and long term assistance to children and young people living in the Liverpool local government area at risk of or affected by a mental health problem. In addition to individual counselling, the Happy Healthy Minds team also offer universal and targeted group programs aimed at increasing knowledge and skills to support improved   health and well being that include building resilience, reducing anxiety and tackling bullying.
• Communities for Children (C4C) is an early intervention program for children aged 0-12 years and their families in the 2168 postcode which aims to support the building blocks of health and wellbeing for a happy and healthy life. In addition to working with government, non-government and community organisation to improve the quality and delivery of services to children and families in the 2168 area, C4C funds ‘Community Partners’ to deliver a wide   range of activities that support early childhood development, school readiness, early literacy, parenting skills, and address the effects of trauma.

Visit www.missionaustralia.com.au and look under ‘What We Do > Family and Children’s Services’

Or call 9732 6500 for more information

The Schools as Community Centre (SaCC) Program at Ashcroft Public School commenced in December 2002. It was named The Beehive soon after and the logo was developed by one of our students as part of a naming competition.

The Program is funded by Families NSW which is a state government partnership between the Department of Education and Communities, Department of Health and Department of Communities. SaCC's operate like a community centre to support families raising children from birth to eight years in partnership with local human service agencies, the local community and the school. There are 45 SaCC programs all over NSW.

Over the years, we have aimed to provide a safe and friendly environment for children and families to play, interact and share positive experiences. Examples of programs held at the Beehive include supported playgroups, family excursions, parenting workshops and a transition to school program.

The Beehive is open Monday to Thursday.  Please contact Andrea Giunta our Facilitator on 8783 0951 if you require any further information

Settlement Services International (SSI) is a community-based, not-for-profit humanitarian organisation providing a range of services in the areas of humanitarian settlement, accommodation, asylum seeker assistance, multicultural foster care, disability support and employment services in NSW.

SSI is committed to ensuring that people in vulnerable communities in NSW are supported and resourced to fulfill their potential as members of the Australian community. Services include:

• Humanitarian
• Settlement support
• Child and family
• Ignite small business start ups
• Housing services
• Ability links NSW
• Employment services
• Community engagement
• Future ability
• Arts and culture program
• Parents Next
• Community hubs
• Youth

Visit www.ssi.org.au and look under the Services tab for more information

The Shepherd Centre know how important it is for children with hearing loss to gain access to sound as early as possible to help them build a spoken-language future.

This is why they offer a suite of programs and services that can be tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each family.

Our programs and services enable families living with hearing loss to build support networks, access state-of-the-art resources and help their child develop age-appropriate language, listening and social skills.

The research we perform informs and backs up our programs and services, providing families with the latest news and information on childhood hearing loss.

Our programs offer:
* support networks between families living with hearing loss
* language, listening and social skills development for children
* access to sound via our cochlear implant program
* social, intellectual, emotional and physical development for children
* support and resources for families living in rural and remote areas

Visit www.shepherdcentre.org.au and scroll down to click on ‘Get Started’

Or call/email (02) 9370 4400 enquiries@shepherdcentre.com.au for more information

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Uniting offer services for:

• Children and young people: early learning,   newpin, family and community engagement, homelessness services, foster care,   aftercare for young people, drop in centres for young people, disability   services, counselling, mediation, therapy intervention and support
• Adults
• Older people
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders   services: including Jaanimili- Birrung Gurung Intensive Family Support which   offers support with managing behavioural problems, building parents   confidence, managing stress, living with the effects of a child’s disability,   planning daily routines, safety planning, linking to specialist services,   case management, intensive support for 16 weeks and parent advocacy.
• Carers
• Training and education
• Disability services
• Counselling and mediation

Visit www.uniting.org and click on Our Services

Or call 8796 9100

Anglicare Sydney’s mission, throughout our 160 year history, has been to serve the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love. They offer help and assistance with:

• Food and financial assistance
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander programs
• Aged care
• Families, relationships and counselling
• Out of home care
• Youth support
• Migrant and refugee support
• Mental health support
• Disability and carer support

To find out more about these programs visit www.anglicare.org.au and hover over ‘What We Offer’

LawAccess NSW is a free government service that provides legal help for people who have legal problem in NSW. LawAccess NSW provides this help with its telephone service and website.

A person can call LawAccess NSW for legal information, referrals to other legal services and, in some cases, legal advice from a family, criminal or civil law solicitor.

A person can visit the website, www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au, to access resources around a range of legal topics. The resources found under the Representing Yourself tab are developed by LawAccess NSW solicitors. There are guides and detailed information for people who are representing themselves in a court or tribunal. There are also a range of videos for people to view.

The legal topics on the website include:

• My family
• My debts
• My fine
• My job
• Planning ahead
• Going to court
• My neighbours

Visit www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 888 529 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). If an interpreter is required call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 first and ask for LawAccess NSW.

STARTTS is a specialist, non-profit organisation that for more than 25 years has provided culturally appropriate and cutting edge psychological treatment and support to help people heal the scars of torture and refugee trauma and rebuild their lives in Australia.

STARTTS helps people and communities from refugee backgrounds, including asylum seekers, who were forced to leave their country due to persecution in the context of political conflict, organised violence and human rights violations. STARTTS also supports and resources service providers, educational institutions and volunteer groups to work more effectively with refugees.

Visit www.startts.org.au and hover over ‘Services’ to find out more

Settlement Services International (SSI) is a community-based, not-for-profit humanitarian organisation providing a range of services in the areas of humanitarian settlement, accommodation, asylum seeker assistance, multicultural foster care, disability support and employment services in NSW.

SSI is committed to ensuring that people in vulnerable communities in NSW are supported and resourced to fulfil their potential as members of the Australian community.

Visit www.ssi.org.au for more information

The NSW Refugee Health Service aims to protect and promote the health of refugees and people of refugee-like backgrounds living in NSW.

Our service:

• provides early health assessments by refugee health nurses for newly arrived refugees
• educates health service providers on refugee health and related issues;
• acts as a link between agencies working with refugees and health services;
• provides targeted health promotion programs for refugees
• provides medical assessments and referrals through GP clinics, particularly for recent arrivals;
• facilitates and conducts research in refugee health; and advocates for health policies and appropriate services for refugees.

Visit https://www.swslhd.nsw.gov.au/refugee for more information

We provide casework and group activities to help migrants and refugees settle well and participate in Australia. Do you need support? The Liverpool MRC is focused on building your abilities and resilience. We are here to:

* Provide practical information and referrals

* Help build your knowledge and skills to access services and settle in Australia

* Help you develop practical skills through our group activities and casework

* Provide opportunities for you to make new friends and build relationships

We provide free activities and services including:

- Casework

- Information and referral to other services

- Playgroups and parenting support

- Youth services, including homework support, youth casework and recreational activities

- Classes and courses, such as English, art and computer classes

- Employment and training opportunities

- Information sessions

- Aged care support

- Social groups

- Festivals and community events

- Volunteering opportunities

Visit www.wsmrc.org.au and hover over ‘Our Services’

Anglicare Sydney’s mission, throughout our 160 year history, has been to serve the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love. They offer help and assistance with:

• Food and financial assistance
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander programs
• Aged care
• Families, relationships and counselling
• Out of home care
• Youth support
• Migrant and refugee support
• Mental health support
• Disability and carer support

To find out more about these programs visit www.anglicare.org.au and hover over ‘What We Offer’

CatholicCare Sydney is the official welfare agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney, delivering more than 140 programs in the areas of ageing, dementia and disability care; employment, education, training and support services; and children, youth and family services.

CatholicCare Sydney’s relationship services include Relationship Counselling, Family Dispute Resolution, Marriage and Relationship Education and Men’s Counselling. Services offered include:

• Counselling
• Family dispute resolution-  available at Liverpool, Fairfield,   Bankstown, Sutherland, Lewisham and City
• Marriage and relationship education
• Men and family relationships

Visit: www.catholiccare.org/

And click on Families > Relationships for more information

Delivers payments and services and provides services at times of major change for:

• seniors
• job seekers
• students and trainees
• families
• carers
• parents
• people with disability
• Indigenous Australians, and
• people from culturally and linguistically   diverse backgrounds

Visit: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink and either choose the reason for your visit from the tabs below. To speak to someone click on ‘Contact Us’ or call 136 150 (families), 131 202 (multilingual), 136 380 (indigenous) or 136 240 (self-service)