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10 children per 1000 in NSW were in Out-Of-Home Care in June 2009

Useful Links

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# Web Link
1 DoCS HelplIne
132 111 (TTY 1800 212 936)
Anyone who suspects, on reasonable grounds, that a child or young person is at risk of being neglected or physically, sexually or emotionally abused, should report it by phoning the DoCS Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2 Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
A safe, fun and interactive place for kids and young people to explore issues that are important to them. Kids Helpline is a service of BoysTown,Suite 9, 97 Castlemaine Street,
Milton QLD 4064
3 Lifeline
13 11 14
Lifeline’s service is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24 hours a day, any day of the week from anywhere in Australia. Anyone can call Lifeline. LIfeline offers a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for.
4 Parent Line
1300 1300 52
Parent Line is a telephone help line for all parents of children 0 - 18 years of age living in NSW. Parent Line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is available for the cost of a local call from land lines. f you have any concerns about raising your children or about parenting, feel free to call Parent Line at any time of the day or night and talk to one of their highly qualified and experienced counsellors
5 MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
MensLine Australia is a dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns.
6 Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Relationships Australia (NSW) provides services from 23 office locations, including 6 Family Relationship Centres (plus 3 as consortium partners). Relationships Australia offers Family and Relationship Counselling as well as a range of specialist counselling services
7 Family Referral Service (Newcastle Region)
1300 006 480
Family Referral Service for the Newcastle Region (incl. Central Coast and Hunter). Information and referral via telephone about location, purpose and availability of local and regional community services with relation to issues that do not warrant statutory intervention.
8 Legal Aid NSW Online
1300 888 529
Legal Aid provides a range of services to people who need advice, assistance and representation, and who qualify for legal aid. On this site you will find information about available services and other useful information to help you solve your legal problems.