Links & Resources

Crisis services and phone numbers can be found on our Crisis Services page. Other services are listed below or for local information visit Bankstown Community Directory.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders

Yarning Places

Crisis services and phone numbers can be found on our Crisis Services page. Other services are listed below or for local information visit Bankstown Community Directory.

Abortion & Pregnancy

Marie Stopes – 1300 336 043

Lots of information about your pregnancy options plus a range of services to men and women, including vasectomy, contraception, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) check-ups.

Children & Teens

Kids Helpline

Information about life issues to children and teenagers plus web, phone and email counselling.

Cybersafety

Information for children, teens, parents about how to keep young people safe on the internet. An online safety group that provides education/information and training to promote safer internet usage, particularly for children and young people. Also provides support for victims of cybercrime/harassment.

Domestic & Family Violence

If you are feeling unsafe NOW, call 000 (emergency services).

NSW domestic violence line – 1800 656 463

Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service NSW – 1800 656 463

Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline – 1800 019 123

Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal victims of crime who would like information on victims rights, how to access counselling and financial assistance.

1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732: 24/7

Counselling delivered by qualified, experienced professionals.

NSW Rape Crisis Centre – 1800 424 017: 24/7

Free telephone and online crisis counselling for anyone who has been impacted by sexual violence in NSW.

Immigration Advice and Rights Centre – 02 9234 0700

IARC provides free information, legal advice and representation to people in New South Wales in relation to family and humanitarian migration, citizenship and visa cancellations, with a particular focus on assisting people on temporary visas who have experienced family violence.

Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.

Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) – 1300 657 380 (daytime)

National organisation working to improve the lives of Australian adults who have experienced childhood trauma including neglect and abuse.

Homelessness

Link2home

Free telephone service (1800 152 152) for homelessness enquiries in NSW. Link2home provides assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of being homelessness by offering access to specialised support and accommodation services.

9am to 10pm :

Provides information, assessments and referrals to homelessness services across NSW

10pm to 9am :

Provides information, assessments and refer to emergency services if required. Referral to accommodation and support services is not available during these hours.

Legal

Women’s Legal Contact Line

Free, confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence and sexual assault (1800 801 501)

Law Access NSW

Information sheets about a wide variety of legal issues, including courts, domestic violence, divorce, family law, lawyers, immigration and pensions.

Mental Health

SANE

Helpline (1800 187253) provides information about mental health symptoms and treatments; where to go for support; help for carers; and how to look after yourself. Easy-to-read pamphlets and other information are sent out on request.

Beyond Blue

Mental health information and free factsheets are available online. Or call the Support Service helpine 1300 224636 (24/7).

Mental Health Association NSW

Factsheets about mental illness, support and wellbeing.

eCentreClinic

Free online courses for adults aged over 60 to help address issues like stress, depression and low mood.

Multicultural

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

provides information and services to help health professionals communicate with non English speaking communities throughout NSW. Provides health resources in different languages.