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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services

  • Munjuwa Health, Housing & Community Aboriginal Corporation – Community service, housing and health cooperative for First Nations people. Doctor, midwife, diabetic health nurse and sexual health nurse services.
  • 13YARN – Provides 24/7 free, confidential crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia, offering a culturally safe environment without judgment.
  • The Nguru Program – Provides culturally appropriate counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members who have experienced sexual assault, along with support for their families.
  • Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (WNAHCS) – Provides culturally appropriate healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including general medical, dental, mental health, alcohol and drug support, chronic disease management, and maternal, child, and men’s health programs.

Aged Care

  • Clinical Care Solutions – Private aged care consulation service
  • Silverchain – Silverchain is a leading not for profit provider of comprehensive in home health and aged care services across Australia for people of all ages.
  • Questcare – Private aged care consulation service

Children

  • Kids Helpline – Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
  • Child Protection Helpline – The Child Protection Helpline (13 21 11) is a 24/7 telephone service that receives information from reporters and undertakes assessment of information on child protection concerns.

Domestic Violence

Drugs, Alcohol and other addictions

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Information Service (ADIS) – ADIS provides 24 hour 7 day a week telephone counselling, support, referrals and information for those affected by alcohol or other drugs. ADIS counsellors are trained to work with people who are concerned about their own alcohol and drug use, as well as callers who are concerned about their family or friends. ADIS is a free service which is available to all residents of NSW
  • Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League – Peak organisation representing individuals who use illicit drugs, focused on harm reduction, hepatitis C programs, and policy advocacy
  • CAHMA (Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy) – Provides services and programs to support the health and human rights of people who use drugs and drug treatment services.
  • Canberra Recovery Services – Provides residential rehabilitation and community-based programs for adults with substance use or gambling, issues. Services include individual case planning, group support, career training, and social activities to support long-term recovery.
  • Directions Health Services – A not-for-profit organisation providing a range of free, integrated services and programs for individuals, family members, and friends impacted by alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, mental health, and other complex health issues in the ACT and regional NSW.
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Queanbeyan (The Kilard Centre) – Offers assessment, counselling, education groups, community outreach, and access to specialised alcohol and drug services for people aged 18 and over
  • Family Drug Support – Provides up-to-date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use for the families of people who use substances.
  • GambleAware – Provides confidential support, counselling, and information for individuals affected by gambling.
  • Karralika Programs Inc – Provides a range of alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs, including residential and community-based services.
  • Lesley’s Place – A short-stay 12-week program offering support to women at the beginning of their recovery who have completed a substance withdrawal. Children welcome.
  • Marzenna House – Offers medium-term accommodation for women (with or without children) who have maintained abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and are actively engaged in recovery strategies.
  • National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline – ADIS counsellors are trained to assist individuals concerned about their own or others’ alcohol and drug use
  • Queanbeyan AOD Hub – Provides free, confidential support for individuals at risk of harm from alcohol and other drugs, including counselling, case management, mental health and AOD support, peer and cultural support, and wellbeing groups.
  • Toora Alcohol and Other Drugs Services – Provides free support for women who are pre-, during, and post-withdrawal. Offers information, education, advocacy, referral, and practical and emotional support, with residential and outreach services available

Disability and Accesibilty Services

  • EACH – How we help: Every child develops differently and getting support early makes a real difference. We’re here to help if you have concerns about your child’s development or disability support needs. We support families to: – understand your child’s development – find the right support services – build skills to support your child – connect with your local community – apply for NDIS if needed – Online referral form.

Family, Domestic and Sexual Health Support


Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC) – Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC) provides a safe and caring environment for victims of sexual assault.

Food Assistance

Health Services

Hospitals

Parenting Services

Patient Educational Information

  • Dementia Australia – Whether you’re living with dementia, caring for someone, seeking information or training, supporting the cause, or contributing to research, we’re here for you.
  • Patient.info – handy patient-focussed guides for almost any medical condition
  • Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne – Kids Health Fact Sheets – information for parents about many common paediatric illnesses
  • Canberra Blind Society – Canberra Blind Society provides information, services and assistance to people who are blind or have a vision impairment in Canberra and the local region
  • National Immunisation Register Schedule – Learn how and when you should receive your immunisation vaccines.

Men

  • Men’s Shed – Bungendore Men’s Shed is an inclusive social place for men from all walks of life and wide variety of ages. the Shed has been operating since 2009.
  • MensLine Australia – MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

Mental Health

  • Black Dog Institute – Better : Mental Health
  • Headspace Queanbeyan – a youth-friendly, free mental health service for anyone aged between 12 and 25 that is having a tough time, or would just like to improve their health and wellbeing.
  • Lifeline – a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
  • Beyond Blue – This website has been established to provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to the Australian community.
  • SANE – For people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.
  • Picking Up the Peaces – Raising Awareness About PTSD

Senior Services

Sexual Health

  • NSW Government Sexual health services – This page provides information about free and confidential sexual health services available across NSW. These clinics offer testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), advice on sexual health, HIV prevention and management, vaccinations, and support for a range of sexual health concerns. You can also use the page to find your nearest sexual health clinic and learn how to access services.

Veterans

  • Soldier On – Soldier On is a not-for-profit organisation delivering holistic support services that enable current and former Australian Defence Force personnel, and their families, to lead meaningful civilian lives. Soldier On offers free support services, programs, and activities to registered participants.

Women

  • Louisa Domestic Violence – we believe that every woman, child and man has the right to live without fear and violence, and we work towards creating a world where this is possible.

Youth, Teenagers & Young Adults

  • Reach Out – A safe place to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better.