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Community Interest:
Need to contact your LOCAL COUNCIL? - You'll find a list of NSW COUNCILS by visiting the link below:
www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_LocalGovDirectory.asp?index=1
Woollahra Municipal Council - information on everything from activities, hiring a hall to emergency numbers:
www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/local_information_and_activities/community_directories
Local Community Services Association (LCSA) is the peak body for for Neighbourhood and Community Services NSW:
www.lcsa.org.au
Cabramatta Community Centre - provides a wide range of services for their community and surrounds:
www.cabracc.org.au
Riverwood Community Centre - provides a wide range of community services:
www.rcc.stgeorgeonline.com.au
Community Programs Inc. - strive to meet the needs of all people within an integrated environment of care:
www.communityprograms.org.au
The Engadine Lions Club Inc - is a community service club. To view details on meetings and activities visit:
www.geocities.com/engadinelions
Newport Anglican Church - a friendly local beachside Church, that caters for all ages. To view details on meetings and actvities you can view their listing on our Community Notice Board or visit:
www.newportchurch.org.au
Woy Woy Little Theatre Inc - is a not for profit amateur theatre group run entirely by volunteers and theatre
lovers. They produce 4 quality plays per year with quality actors and sets in
order to bring entertainment to the local community at affordable prices. For more info please visit:
www.woywoylt.com.au
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Special Services:
New South Wales Justices Association In (NSWJA) - Are you a JP, or are you looking for a JP? Check out the NSWJA to join a network of JP's or to locate one of our many Community JP Desks to get those documents witnessed:
www.nswja.org.au
Office Of The Public Guardian - promotes the rights and interests of people with disabilities through the practice of guardianship, advocacy and education:
www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au
Australian Council Of Social Services (ACOSS) - the national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality:
www.acoss.org.au
Council Of Social Service of New South Wales (NCOSS) - members include refuges, charities, church groups, local councils, consumer organisations, hospitals, and aged, disability and child care services:
www.ncoss.org.au
Carers Australia - represents the needs and interests of carers at a national level.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
Working Carers - a website to help people who are working and caring:
www.workingcarers.org.au
NSW Home Modification and Maintenance Services (HMMS) - enhancing people's lives by assisting them to remain living at home:
www.nswhmms.org
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Aged Care:
It's Your Life Retirement Village Information - resource for prospective retirement village residents and their families:
www.itsyourlife.com.au
Council On Aging (COTA) (NSW) - provides leadership in social policy and community information and education for all older persons:
www.cotansw.com.au
Older Women's Network (OWN) - groups organise a wide range of activities and advocate on issues of concern to older women:
www.own.org.au
NSW Meals On Wheels Association Inc - peak body supporting Meals On Wheels & Food Services in NSW:
www.nswmealsonwheels.org.au
Alzheimer's Association Of Austral - support and advocacy for those living with dementia:
www.alzheimers.org.au
Department Of Ageing Disability & Home Care - latest events and information:
www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/DADHC.htm
Prayer On Wheels (POW) - provide visiting to elderly in the community who are disabled, isolated or unable to attend a local Christian church. Our volunteers provide comfort, encouragement and companionship by prayers, songs and sharing Christian's messages.
ww.prayeronwheels.org.au
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Transport:
Transport Info Line - up-to-date info on train, bus and ferry travel:
www.131500.info
Taxis In NSW - Taxi fares, secure ranks, booking a taxi, making a complaint:
www.nswtaxi.org.au
Road Traffic Authority NSW - everything to do with keeping a vehicle on the road in NSW:
www.rta.nsw.gov.au
Register Of Encumbered Vehicles - don't get ripped off when buying a second hand car privately:
www.revs.nsw.gov.au/about/revscars.htm
GEARED - for young drivers! Visit this site to find out everything you need to know about getting and keeping your licence:
www.geared.com.au
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Health:
NSW Department Of Health - provides people in NSW with the best possible health care:
www.health.nsw.gov.au
Diabetes Australia - turning diabetes around:
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Epilepsy Action Australia - information on epilepsy and seisures:
www.epilepsy.org.au
Justlook - Lifeline's database of where to go for help:
www.justlook.org.au
Beyondblue - The National Depression Initiative:
www.beyondblue.org.au
Black Dog Institute - dedicated to advancing understanding of mood disorders to improve the lives of those affected and their families and friends:
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Sane Australia - Families helping families! No one understands better what helps families affected by mental illness than others who have gone through the same thing:
www.sane.org
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Family:
Find a school in NSW -
how and where to enrol at a public school in NSW:
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator
Reachout - an internet service to help youn people through tough times:
www.reachout.com.au
Youth Off The Street - supports homeless and drug addicted young Australians as they work their lives around:
www.youthoffthestreets.com.au
Association For The Welfare Of Child Health - Addresses the psychological needs of children, young people and their families:
www.awch.org.au
Association Of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA) - assisting the child and young person to 'find their place in the world':
www.acwa.asn.au
New South Wales Family Services Inc - supporting childen and responding to families experiencing stress:
www.nswfamilyservices.asn.au
NSW Women's Refuge Movement Resource Centre - a network of 53 women's refuge situated across NSW providing support and accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence:
www.wrrc.org.au
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