For Community Service Workers
Help lines and websites
Service Seeker
Australia’s most extensive electronic health, welfare and community services directory
Translating and Interpreting Service
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
Peak Bodies
Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec)
The peak organisation for Aboriginal children and families in NSW
Association of Children's Welfare Agencies
A NSW peak body representing the voice of non-government community organisations that deliver services to vulnerable children, young people and their families.
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
The peak body for the Community Services Sector in Australia
Centre for Volunteering
A peak body in NSW that promotes and supports volunteering and community participation
CREATE Foundation
The peak body representing the voice of children and young people in out of home care
DV NSW
A domestic and family violence peak body that comprises of specialist DV services in NSW
Fams
The peak body supporting non-government organisations in NSW providing services to families experiencing stress
Homelessness NSW
A peak body for services who provide accomodation, support and other services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS)
The peak body for the social services sector in NSW
Shelter NSW
A peak NSW advocate for housing justice. They promote a sustainable housing system and a safe home for all
Youth Action
The peak body representing young people and the services that support them in NSW
NSW Government Agencies
Training & Resources
Grants & Funding
Domestic Violence
Education Centre Against Violence
A NSW Health unit responsible for workforce development in the specialist areas of prevention and response to violence, abuse and neglect.
Children and Young People
LBGTIQA+
national peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer individuals and community groups of multicultural and multifaith backgrounds
Black Rainbow
Indigenous suicide prevention and mental health support source for LGBTQ+ people
Twenty10
NSW based specialised services for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 12-25. Includes housing, mental health, counselling and social support
Transhub
ACON’s digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse (TGD) people in NSW, our loved ones, allies and health providers
Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council
national peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer individuals and community groups of multicultural and multifaith backgrounds
BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation
BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation is committed to empowering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQ+ community through innovation, inclusion, understanding and advocacy.
The Pinnacle Foundation
Provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians
