Support and counselling numbers for Aboriginal people
On this page:
Peak Aboriginal bodies
Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec)
A not-for-profit organisation, AbSec is recognised as the peak NSW Aboriginal organisation providing child protection, and out of home care policy advice on issues affecting Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers
02 9559 5299
Aboriginal Disability Network NSW
02 9370 3100
NSW Aboriginal Land Council
02 9689 4444
SNAICC - National voice for our children
The national non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Advocates
Grandmother’s Against Removal (GMAR NSW) advocates for the welllbeing of Aboriginal children and young people particularly their right to remain within the Aboriginal family structure
ANTaR
A national advocacy organisation dedicated specifically to the rights - and overcoming the disadvantage - of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
02 9280 0060
Carers
Aboriginal Statewide Foster Carer Support Service
Information, support and training opportunities for carers of Aboriginal children and young people in NSW
1800 888 698
My Forever Family NSW
Support, training and advocacy service for all carers in NSW
enquiries@myforeverfamily.org.au
1300 782 975
Children and family
Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Services
Map and listing of contact numbers for AMIHS
Services at AMIHS include:
- Comprehensive and regular antenatal health checks
- Booking into maternity hospitals
- Smoking cessation programs
- Referral and support to access other services
- Health promotion and community development activities
- Postnatal checks and support
- Information on infant feeding and nutrition.
Deadly Tots
Great information and resources about parenting programs (some are free) for Aboriginal families, free printable resources, Deadly Tots app, ATSI events noticeboard and more.
Drugs and alcohol
Your Room
Information to support Aboriginal people in NSW in reducing the harms caused by alcohol and drugs and to help our mob become healthier. Info includes the effects of drugs and alcohol including on pregnancy and breastfeeding; how support and treatment, such as detox and rehab, work; and contacts for support and services for problematic alcohol and other drug use.
Education
Aboriginal kids should have their own learning plan. Speak to the school or contact the Department of Education to learn more about Aboriginal education and training plans.
Alternatively you can contact one of the following organisations:
Aboriginal Education Council
A not for profit community organisation comprising of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians supporting educational programs which contribute to achieving its vision of a highly educated and empowered Aboriginal population
02 9660 5696
Aboriginal Education Unit
02 9582 5800
NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
Aboriginal Education Consultative Group provides advice on behalf of Aboriginal communities on education and training
02 9550 5666
Tranby Aboriginal College
An alternative, independent learning environment
Freecall: 1800 601 988
Indigenous Professional Support Unit NSW (child care/preschools)
1800 450 472
Child Care Access Hotline
1800 670 305 to find child care or visit www.mychild.gov.au
Health and disability services
Aboriginal Health
The Aboriginal health section of NSW Health has information about supporting the health of Aboriginal communities, immunisation, tobacco use, maternal and infant health services, early childhood health services and more.
Take your child for a check up and talk to your doctor or Aboriginal Medical Service. You can find an Aboriginal Medical Service by calling 02 9212 4777
Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) and other A&TSI Health Services
Take your child for a check up and talk to your doctor or Aboriginal Medical Service
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
02 9212 4777
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Strategy
A guide to how National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia written in an easy read format
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
Life Without Barriers
A leading social purpose organisation working in more than 440 communities across Australia supporting children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness.
1800 935 483
Housing
Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service
Housing Contact Centre - Aboriginal Enquiry Line
An Aboriginal staff member of DCJ works on this phone line Monday to Friday. They can help you with your housing and rental issues. If an Aboriginal staff member is not there when you ring, you can leave a message. An Aboriginal staff member will call you back as soon as they can. You can talk to a non-Aboriginal staff member if you want.
1800 422 322
Leaving care
Link-Up (NSW) and Family Link
Research, reunions and social, emotional and wellbeing services for Aboriginal people who have been separated from their families and culture
1800 624 332
Marungbai Aboriginal Service
Supports Aboriginal young people who have been in care
1800 422 555 or 02 6551 3973
Aboriginal Affairs Family Records Unit
To apply for the “Finding your Mob” personal family history research
1800 019 998
Legal help
Aboriginal Legal Service
02 8303 6600
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm
Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention Legal Service
This centre covers the covers the Lake Cargelligo and Murrin Bridge areas of Griffith in south-west NSW
1800 700 218 or 02 6850 1234
Civil law service for Aboriginal communities (part of Legal Aid NSW)
1800 793 017 or 02 9219 5057
Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service
This service is based in West Kempsey
02 6562 5856 or 02 6562 4856
Warra Warra Legal Service
This service is for people living in Broken Hill, Dareton and Wilcannia in Far Western NSW. No website but check out the Warra Warra Legal Service Facebook page
184-186 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880
08 8087 6766
Women’s Legal Service NSW
02 8745 6900
Other key Aboriginal organisations
Abcare (Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas)
02 9559 5299
Anglicare Aboriginal Partnership (Leeton/Griffith)
1800 367 837
GLMACS (Great Lakes Manning Aboriginal Children’s Services) – Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service
02 6551 2088
Barnados Aboriginal Partnership (Orange)
02 6342 4223
Burrun Dalai Aboriginal Corporation
02 6562 1913
Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation – Myimbarr
02 4226 3358
KARI Aboriginal Resources
02 8782 0300
Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child and Family Network
02 6626 3700 / 0400 521 488
Ngurambang (in partnership with Uniting Care Burnside)
02 6885 5010
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation OOHC
02 4428 6666
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation OOHC (in partnership with MacKillop)
1300 791 677
Wandiyali
02 4957 5900
Waanggay - RivMed & Anglicare Partnership (Wagga)
02 6927 0400