Information and Resources

This list is not comprehensive - it contains a range of services for general information.

When more specific information is required, patients/families should request to speak to a social worker.

Aged Care

• My Aged Care - information and referral  for people over 65 years 1800 200 422 - www.myagedcare.gov.au

Carers

• Carers NSW  - provide support and advice to carers - https://www.carersnsw.org.au/

Child Protection

• FACS Child Protection Helpline 132 111

Disability

• National Disability Insurance Scheme - www.ndis.gov.au

Domestic Violence

• Domestic Violence Line 1800 65 64 63 - http://www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au/

Financial

• Centrelink - http://www.humanservices.gov.au/

Homelessness

• Homelessness Information and Referral (Link2home) 1800 152 152

Housing

• Family & Community Services - Housing NSW - www.housingpathways.nsw.gov.au

Legal Services

• Guardianship Tribunal  1300 006 228 and press 2 - www.ncat.nsw.gov.au
• Public Guardian   8688 6070
• LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529 - www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

Transport & Accommodation

• Isolated Patients Travel & Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) - www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/

Veterans

• Department of Veterans' Affairs - www.dva.gov.au