The below contacts are provided to assist you if you or someone you know has an immediate need for the wellbeing of a child.
ABA : Internet Concerns
Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA)
ADIS Alcohol & Drug Information Service
Anglicare
Australian Childhood Foundation
Bravehearts
Bursting the Bubble
Centacare
Centrelink
Child Wise
Child Abuse Prevention Services
Child Care Access Hotline
Department of Family and Community Services
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
Emergency Police, Fire & Ambulance
FSA (Family Services Australia)
Families Australia
FECCA (Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia)
Family Helpline
Families of Sex Offenders
Good Beginnings Australia
Kids Helpline
Karitane
Life Line
Mensline
Mission Australia
NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation)
NCPC (National Child Protection Clearinghouse)
Relationships Australia
Reach Out
SNAICC (Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care)
Shaking Baby Syndrome
St Vincent de Paul
ABA
administers a 'co-regulatory' scheme for Internet content. The scheme aims to address community concerns about offensive and illegal material on the Internet and, in particular, to protect children from exposure to material that is unsuitable for them.
Web address: http://www.aba.gov.au/internet/index.shtml
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ASCA (Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse) is a national Australian organisation - the voice of survivors, campaigning for the recognition of the life impact of childhood abuse. ASCA aims to educate and advocate for healing and personal growth, and offers many individual and group services for adult survivors of abuse (women and men), their families and the community.
Phone: 1300 657 380
Head Office: 02 8920 3611
Fax: 02 8920 3644
Email: info@asca.org.au
Web Address: http://www.asca.org.au
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ADIS is a 24 hour, confidential telephone service. It provides information, counselling, referral and advice to anyone concerned about their own or another's alcohol or other drug use
Phone: 1300 131 340 or Freecall 1800 198 024
Email: ADIS@health.wa.gov.au
Web Address: http://www.dao.health.wa.gov.au
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Anglicare Australia is a nationwide network of locally based Anglican organisations serving the needs of their communities.
Phone: 13 26 22
Email: communications@anglicare.org.au
Web Address: http://www.anglicare.org.au
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Provides a range of specialist counselling services for children and young people affected by abuse and for their families.
Phone: 9874 3922
Email:info@childhood.org.au
Web Address: http://www.stopchildabuse.com.au
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BRAVEHEARTS aims to forge a 'movement for change' in how paedophilia is dealt with by the criminal justice sector, government and the community at large and to provide survivors with a voice. Advocating for both healing and preventative strategies, Bravehearts provides comprehensive counselling for child and adult survivors of child sexual assault, and is actively involved in education, prevention, early intervention and research programs
E-mail: admin@bravehearts.org.au
Web Address: http://www.bravehearts.org.au
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Bursting the Bubble is a website for children and young people with concerns about their home life. The website was developed by the Domestic Violence & Incest Resource Centre Victoria
Web Address: http://www.burstingthebubble.com
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Centacare stands in the Catholic tradition of compassion and concern for social justice. Our role is to facilitate the development of individuals families and communities most in need through quality services, research and advocacy. As the the official Catholic social service agency for the Archdiocese of Sydney Centacare serves all people without regard to religion, race economic circumstance or ethnic background.
Phone: 9390 5377
Web Address: http://www.centacare.org
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Child Wise is a not-for-profit organisation working to prevent, protect and reduce the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Australia and overseas. CHILD WISE is the Australian representative of ECPAT International which is a global campaign existing in over 70 countries committed to ending the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).
Phone: 1800 991 099
Email:ecpat@ecpat.org
Web Address: http://www.childwise.net
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Phone Nos
Employment Services...............132850
Youth & Student Services..........132490
Family Assistance office............136150
Disability Sickness & Carers......132300
Retirement Services.................132300
Other then English....................131202
Customer Relations..................1800050004
TTY.........................................1800810586
To make an appointment..........131021
Websites: www.centrelink.gov.au and www.familyassist.gov.au
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A free 24 hour national helpline to support parents and alleviate family stress, making sure that children can grow up in an environment of security, happiness and self worth.
Phone: 1800 688 009
Email: mail@childabuseprevention.com.au
Web Address: http://www.childabuseprevention.com.au
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For up-to-date information on childcare services in your area, the types of care available and government assistance with the cost of care.
Phone: 1800 670 305
Web Address: http://www.facsia.gov.au
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Improving the lives of Australians by helping to build the capacity and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Phone: 1300 653 227
Web Address: http://www.facsia.gov.au
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The Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (DVAS) is a free and confidential legal service for women in NSW who are experiencing domestic violence.
Freecall: 1800 810 784
Email: dvas@dvas.org.au
Web Address: http://www.dvas.org.au
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In case of an emergency Phone: 000
As a national industry leader Family Services Australia (FSA) will work to: connect families and services, help family members meet the realities and effective family relationships that positively influence the health and well being of families and of communities.
Phone: 1300 365 859 or 02 6281 1788
Email: fsa@fsa.org.au
Web Address: http://www.fsa.org.au/
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Families Australia is the national peak organisation dedicated to promoting the needs and interests of families.
Phone: 02 6273 4885
Email: admin@familiesaustralia.org.au
Web Address: http://www.familiesaustralia.org.au/
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FOSO is an online support network for people who have a family member who is a sex offender. FOSO is run by families of sex offenders for families of sex offenders.
FOSO has a live online chat and an online forum, the chat is held on Sunday nights at 8.45pm AEST. To access either the forum or the chat, please send an email familiesofsexoffenders@hotmail.com for more information.
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FECCA is the Australian national peak body that promotes multiculturalism, community harmony and social justice.
Phone: 02 6282 5755
Email: admin@fecca.org.au
Web Address: http://www.fecca.org.au
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The Family Helpline is a 24 - hour telephone counselling and information service for families. It is part of a campaign aimed at reducing the incidence of abuse in families.
Phone: 1800 643 000
Web Address: http://www.community.wa.gov.au/Resources/Helplines/Family+Helpline.htm
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Program fosters partnerships between parents, volunteers, all levels of government, community based services and business to offer support to parents and to create safe environments in which babies and young children can thrive.
Phone: 9211 6767
Email: nationaloffice@goodbeginnings.net.au
Web Address: http://www.goodbeginnings.net.au
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National, 24 hour confidential telephone and internet counselling service for young people 5-18 years.
Freecall: 1800 55 800
Email: counsellor@kidshelp.com.au
Web Address: http://www.kidshelp.com.au
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The Karitane Careline is a state-wide 24 hour telephone information service. Child and Family Health Nurses are available for consultation on a wide range of issues concerning infants and children from birth to five (5) years of age. Phone: Sydney Metropolitan Area: 9794 1852 or Outside Sydney Metropolitan Area: 677 961
Email: karitane.online@swsahs.nsw.gov.au
Web Address: http://www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au/karitane
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Provide 24-hour telephone counselling services.
Phone: 13 11 14
Email: lifelinecc@bigpond.com
Web address: http://www.lifeline.org.au/
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Mensline Australia supports men who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties, particularly surrounding family break down or separation.
Phone: 03 8371 2800
Email: talkitover@menslineaus.org.au
Web Address: http://www.menslineaus.org.au
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Family support initiatives for families and children in need. With more than280 services across metropolitan, rural and regional Australia, in every State and Territory, Mission Australia aims to empower disadvantaged and isolated individuals, families and communities by giving them the support they need to get back on track, and lead more fulfilling lives.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours / 7 days)
Web Address: http://www.mission.com.au
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NACCHO is the national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia . An Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) is a primary health care service initiated and operated by the local Aboriginal community to deliver holistic, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate health care to the community, which controls it (through a locally elected Board of Management).
Phone: 02 6282 7513
Web Address: http://www.naccho.org.au
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The National Child Protection Clearinghouse collects, produces and distributes information and resources, conducts research, and offers specialist advice on the latest developments in child abuse prevention, child protection and associated violence.
Phone: 03 9214 7888
Email: library@aifs.gov.au
Web Address: http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/
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Relationships Australia is an organisation that offers resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and support relationships.
Phone: 1300 364 277
Email: natoffice@relationships.com.au
Web Address: http://www.relationships.com.au/
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Provides online information, support and referrals to prevent youth suicide and help young people get through tough times.
Phone: 02 9818 3055
Email: info@inspire.org.au
Web Address: http://www.actnow.com.au/projects_reachout.html
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SNAICC works to achieve culturally appropriate changes that advance the position of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia . SNAICC is a lobbying organisation, raising awareness and representing the interests of the member Aboriginal Child care Agencies and Children's Services.
Phone: 03 9482 9380
Email: snaicc@vicnet.net.au
Web Address: http://www.snaicc.asn.au/
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A baby's brain is more fragile then an egg. Shaking a baby, even for a few seconds, can cause life threatening brain damage.
Phone: 1800 111 546
Email: ngala@ngala.com.au
Web Address: http://www.shakenbaby.communitydevelopment.wa.gov.au/
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Services include: aged care, migrant and refugee services, home visitation, homeless person's services, clothing and assistance centres, care for people with psychiatric disabilities, vocational services for people with a disability, drug, alcohol and gambling counselling, financial counselling, disaster recovery and street vans.
Phone: 02 9572 6044
Email: admin@svdp.org.au
Web Address: http://www.vinnies.org.au/
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