NSW Support Services Directory

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Support Services for Parents & Families
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Domestic & Family Violence Support

1800RESPECT
National 24/7 family, domestic & sexual violence counselling.
πŸ“ž 1800 737 732 β€” Visit site
NSW Domestic Violence Line
Counselling & referrals for women experiencing domestic violence.
πŸ“ž 1800 656 463
NSW Sexual Violence Helpline
Free 24/7 support for anyone affected by sexual violence.
πŸ“ž 1800 424 017

Parenting & Child Services

Family Connect and Support (FCS)
Helps families find the right support at the right time. Free, voluntary, statewide in NSW.
Visit site to find your local provider
Child Protection Helpline (NSW)
For child protection reports in NSW (24/7).
πŸ“ž 13 21 11
Parent Line NSW
Phone counselling for parents & carers with children aged 0–18.
πŸ“ž 1300 1300 52 β€” Visit site
Kids Helpline
Free counselling for ages 5–25 (24/7).
πŸ“ž 1800 551 800 β€” Visit site
Raising Children Network
Parenting advice, resources & child wellbeing guides.
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Mental Health & Crisis Support

NSW Mental Health Line
NSW Health’s 24/7 mental health triage and referral line.
πŸ“ž 1800 011 511
Lifeline
24/7 mental health and crisis support.
πŸ“ž 13 11 14 β€” Visit site
Suicide Call Back Service
Free counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
πŸ“ž 1300 659 467 β€” Visit site
Beyond Blue
National support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns.
πŸ“ž 1300 22 4636 β€” Visit site
Headspace
Youth mental health service for 12–25 year olds.
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Disability & Advocacy Support

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Support for people with disability.
πŸ“ž 1800 800 110 β€” Visit site
Disability Gateway
Connects people with disability to services and supports.
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People With Disability Australia (PWDA)
Advocacy to protect against abuse and violence.
πŸ“ž 1800 422 015 β€” Visit site
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
Advocates for the rights of women with disability.
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Men’s Support Services

MensLine Australia
Confidential support for men affected by or using violence.
πŸ“ž 1300 78 99 78 β€” Visit site
Men’s Referral Service
Counselling & referral for men using family violence.
πŸ“ž 1300 766 491 β€” Visit site

Legal & Financial Support

Victims Access Line (NSW)
Counselling, financial assistance & legal help for crime victims.
πŸ“ž 1800 633 063 β€” Visit site
Financial Counselling Australia
Free help managing money and debts.
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National Debt Helpline
πŸ“ž 1800 007 007 β€” (Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm)
Moneysmart
Financial tips for urgent help, separation & budgeting.
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National Legal Aid
Find legal aid in your state or territory.
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Housing & Service Directories

Link2Home
Statewide homelessness information & referral (24/7).
πŸ“ž 1800 152 152
Infoxchange Service Seeker
Australia’s largest human services directory.
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Support Apps & Tools

Ask Izzy
Find local housing, food, financial help & more (free/anonymous).
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Daisy App
Connect with local services for family & domestic violence.
Available via Google Play & App Store
Sunny App
Supports women with disability to understand abuse and find help.
Available via Google Play & App Store
Hear Me Out
Helps you understand your complaint and guides you to the right body.
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