LawAccess NSW
Government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and (in some cases) advice for people who have a legal problem
Legal Support
1300 888 529
Legal Aid
Civil law services and outreach
(02) 9621 4800
13-17 Kildare Road, Level 2, Suite 36-37, Kildare Court, Blacktown 2148
Western Sydney Community Legal Centre
Aboriginal legal access program, generalist law support and advice
0403 338 132
76 Rooty Hill Road, North Rooty Hill NSW
Australian Centre for Disability Law
Disability discrimination law and domestic, family and sexual violence
1800 800 708
Women’s Legal Service
Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in NSW with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, parenting issues, family law, discrimination and victim’s support
(02) 8745 6977
Outreach at Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation – every 2nd Wednesday (2nd and 4th each month) between 9:30am – 12:00pm
Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre
Community legal centre for Aboriginal women, children and youth living in NSW. They provide free legal advice and representation relating to family violence
1800 686 587
Building 13, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville 2204
Aboriginal Legal Service
Gives free legal advice and provides legal representation in criminal and children’s care and protection matters
General enquiries: (02) 923 4100
Care & protection and family matters: 1800 733 233
Police/court matters: 1800 765 767
Mental Health Support
Aboriginal Counselling
Mental health service that provides intervention and therapeutic counselling for families, individuals and communities within NSW
(02) 47077989
22 Cox Avenue, Kingswood 2747
Lifeline
Crisis support line
13 11 14
13Yarn
Free and confidential 24/7 support from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support workers
13 92 76
Disability Advocacy
People with Disability Australia (PWDA)
Provide information, go to meetings with you, write letters, make phone calls and help you make complaints
1800 422 015
SYNAPSE
Support services for persons with brain injuries (specialist First Nations service)
1800 673 074
Intellectual Disability Rights Service
Service for people with intellectual or other cognitive impairment, which will help promote and protect your rights. They can provide legal assistance and advocacy support
Advocacy: (02) 9265 6300
Legal help: (02) 9265 6350
First Peoples Disability Network
Advocate for the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability
(02) 9267 4195
Government Services
Centrelink
Employment services: 132 850
Indigenous call centre: 1800 136 380
3 Mount Street, Mount Druitt 2770
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
1800 800 110
8 First Avenue, Blacktown 2148
NDIS Early Childhood Partner – Lifestart (Closest to Mount Druitt)
1800 953 390
Ground Floor, 81 Henry Street, Penrith 2750
Local Area Coordinator – Uniting (Closest to Mount Druitt)
(02) 8833 0500
Suite 700, Level 7, 17 Patrick Street, Blacktown 2148
Aboriginal Services
Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation
Indigenous disability advocacy service, community programs, referrals, mens & womens groups
(02) 4721 1536
51-57 Henry Street, Penrith 2750
Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation
Family oriented programs/groups
(02) 86086054
252 Luxford Road, Emerton 2770
Butucarbin Aboriginal Corporation
Community programs and activities
(02) 9832 7167
28 Pringle Road, Hebersham 2770
Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service
Provides specific health and specialist programs to support clients/patients in addressing their health, wellbeing needs and issues in a culturally appropriate way
(02) 9836 7300
2 Palmerston Road, Mount Druitt 2770
Housing
Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services
ATAAS provides advice and advocacy to Aboriginal people who are experiencing issues with their tenancy in social, community, or private housing.
(02) 9833 3314
1/78-186 Queen Street, St Marys 2760
Link Wentworth
Offers housing supports such as social housing, homelessness support, disability housing, affordable housing and support to leave family and domestic violence
(02) 4777 8000
Suite 1002, Level 1 29-57 Station Street, Penrith 2750
Link2Home
24 hour, 7 days per week telephone services for people who are homeless or at risk of homeless
1800 152 152
Western Sydney Tenants Services
Legal advice and advocacy for people renting in Western Sydney
(02) 8833 0933
Aboriginal Legal Service – Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service
Legal advice and advocacy for Aboriginal people with renting problems
(02) 9833 3314
Australian Centre for Disability Law
Legal advice and advocacy for people with disability in NSW, who have domestic violence related problems with housing
1800 800 708
Domestic Violence
The Wash House
Domestic violence intake, assessment and case management, advocacy services and counselling
(02) 9677 1962
Lot 5, Kelly Close, Mt Druitt 2770
Domestic Violence Phone Line
Provides counselling and referrals
1800 656 463
1800RESPECT
24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line
1800 737 732
Australian Centre for Disability Law
Domestic, family and sexual violence legal support and advice
1800 800 708
Community Centres and Charities
Graceades Community Cottage
Provides resources and programs with a focus on education, vocation, health, leisure and recreation
(02) 9628 2045
2 Rose Court, Bidwill 2770
Anglicare
Offers food and financial assistance, family, parenting and youth support, mental health and cross-cultural services
Food & financial assistance: (02) 8624 8600
Family, parenting & youth support: 1300 651 728
94 Kurrajong Ave, Mt Druitt 2770
Aboriginal Catholic Care Services (Aboriginal services)
Host a variety of groups, classes and other types of support
(02) 8843 2500
11 Emert Parade, Emerton 2770
