Free Telephone Counselling Support:
Sometimes parents and children require additional support.
We'd like to remind you of some great and free resources available:
Parentline NSW
Free professional help for parents and carers of children 1-18 in NSW
Monday - Friday 9am to 9pm Saturday - Sunday 4pm to 9pm
Phone: 1300 130052
Website: http://www.parentline.org.au
Kids help line
For children aged 5 and older. Open every day all day.
Phone:1800 55 1800
Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline Australia
Crisis support for anyone. Open every day all day.
Phone: 12 11 14
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
Local Support Services*:
* There are sometimes fees involved in the services below - please ask them when you contact them.
Barnardos Family Referral Service
Provides an accessible, holistic service that can assist families with a range of issues. If you're finding it difficult to cope and want to know what services are available to you and your family The Family Referal Service is a great first point of call.
Ph: 1800 663 863 or 02 42758575
Website: http://www.barnardos.org.au/our-centres/family-referral-services/
Email: familyreferral@barnardos.org.au
Address: Barnardos South Coast Children's Family Centre, 1/15 Moss St, Nowra 2541.
Nowra Family Support Service
Aims to assist families with young children age 0-12 years. Family support staff are professional workers who provide support and advocacy for families seeking help.
Ph: (02) 4421 5499
Email: nowrafs@shoalhaven.net.au
Address: Cottage 1/80 Park Road, East Nowra 2541.
Nowra Family Relationship Centre
The Family Relationship Centre provides information about family relationships at all stages. Assist individuals and families upon separation with mediation and referrals to support services and assist separating parents to prioritise the needs of their children.
Ph: (02) 4424 7100
Email: nowrafrc@Anglicare.org.au
Address: 47 West Street, Nowra. 2541
Anglicare Counselling and Family Service
Aims to provide accessible counselling and support services to families, couples and individuals (including children). Anglicare also run a volunteer home visiting program, supported playgroups and parenting information programs
Ph: (02) 4424 7100
Address: 47 West Street, Nowra. 2541
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation is a Non-Government, Not for Profit which is a highly regarded Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing health and health related services relevant to the wellbeing and to the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities throughout the Shoalhaven.
Ph: 1800 215 099 or (02) 4428 0200
Website: http://www.southcoastams.org.au/
Email: admin@southcoastams.org.au
Address: Jane Ardler Centre, 51-53 Berry Street, Nowra. 2541
Headspace Nowra
Counselling and support for Children 12 years old and above. Parents or children can contact directly.
(We checked – they can't take 11 year olds)
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
phone: 4421 5388
Website: https://www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/nowra/
Address: 51 North Street, Nowra NSW 2541
Email: info@headspacenowra.org.au
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/headspacenowra