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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.
Phone: 02 9559 5299.
For further information, visit the Aboriginal Disability Network NSW website.
Phone: 02 9370 3100.
For further information, visit the NSW Aboriginal Land Council website.
Phone: 02 9689 4444.
SNAICC is the national non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. For further information, visit the SNAICC - National voice for our children website.
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 is a national advocacy organisation dedicated specifically to the rights - and overcoming the disadvantage - of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Phone: 02 9280 0060.
Aboriginal Statewide Foster Carer Support Service provides information, support and training opportunities for carers of Aboriginal children and young people in NSW.
Phone: 1800 888 698.
My Forever Family NSW provides support, training and advocacy service for all carers in NSW.
Contact My Forever Family NSW by emailing enquiries@myforeverfamily.org.au or calling 1300 782 975.
Map and listing of contact numbers for AMIHS.
Services at AMIHS include:
Deadly Tots provides great information and resources about parenting programs (some are free) for Aboriginal families, free printable resources, Deadly Tots app, ATSI events noticeboard and more.
For further information, visit the Parent Line NSW website.
Phone: 1300 130 052.
Your Room provides 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.
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 is 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.
Phone: 02 9660 5696.
Phone: 02 9582 5800.
NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group provides advice on behalf of Aboriginal communities on education and training.
Phone: 02 9550 5666.
Tranby Aboriginal College is an alternative, independent learning environment. For further information, visit the Tranby Aboriginal College website.
Phone: 1800 601 988 (Freecall).
Phone: 1800 450 472.
For further information, visit the Child Care Access Hotline website.
Phone: 1800 670 305.
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.
Take your child for a check up and talk to your doctor or Aboriginal Medical Service. For further information, visit the Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) and other A&TSI Health Services website.
For further information, visit the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council website.
Phone: 02 9212 4777.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Strategy is 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.
For further information, visit the Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet website.
Life Without Barriers is 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.
Phone: 1800 935 483.
The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is a statutory body established under the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 (NSW) to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to affordable, quality housing.
The AHO is governed by an all-Aboriginal Board, which provides advice to the Minister for Housing in NSW.
For further information, visit the Aboriginal Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service website.
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.
Phone: 1800 422 322.
Link-Up (NSW) and Family Link conducts research, reunions and social, emotional and wellbeing services for Aboriginal people who have been separated from their families and culture.
Phone: 1800 624 332.
Supports Aboriginal young people who have been in care.
Phone: 1800 422 555 or 02 6551 3973.
To apply for the “Finding your Mob” personal family history research call 1800 019 998. For further information, visit the Aboriginal Affairs Family Records Unit website.
For further information, visit the Aboriginal Legal Service website.
Phone: 02 8303 6600 from Monday to Friday, between 9.00 am to 5.30 pm
Binaal Billa Family Violence Prevention Legal Service is a centre that covers the Lake Cargelligo and Murrin Bridge areas of Griffith in south-west NSW.
Phone: 1800 700 218 or 02 6850 1234.
The Civil law service for Aboriginal communities is part of Legal Aid NSW. For further information visit the Civil law service for Aboriginal communities website.
Phone: 1800 793 017 or 02 9219 5057
Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service is based in West Kempsey. For further information visit the Many Rivers Family Violence Prevention Legal Service website.
Phone: 02 6562 5856 or 02 6562 4856
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
Phone: 08 8087 6766
For further information visit the Women’s Legal Service NSW website.
Phone: 02 8745 6900
15 Oct 2024