HelpLines
Alcohol & Drug Information Service ..9361 8000 Arthritis NSW ......................................1800 011 041 Carers NSW ........................................1800 242 636 Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centres ......................1800 052 222
Cancer Helpline ..................................13 1120 Dementia Helpline .............................1800 100 500 Diabetes Council ................................1300 342 238 Easy Transport - Northern Sydney Community Transport ....1800 035 262
Healthdirect Medical Information: .....1800 022 222 Lifeline Crisis Line 24 hrs ....................13 1114 Mensline .............................................1300 789 978 Mental Health Information Line ........1300 794 991 (9am - 5pm only) Parkinson's NSW Info Line ..................1800 644 189 Salvo Careline 24-hr Counselling .......1300 363 622 SANE Helpline .....................................1800 187 263 (9am - 5pm) Seniors Information Service ...............13 1244
Crows Nest Centre
Phone: 9439 5122 Level 2, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest 2065 Services for older people, people with a disability, new migrants and general referral service. Social and recreational services include community restaurant, cafe, and
drop-in.Meals on Wheels, shopping, transport, home visiting and general social support (North Sydney LGA). Linen service (North Sydney and Mosman LGA’s).Migrant information, casework, English classes and social support groups (North Sydney, Willoughby, Lane Cove and Mosman LGAs). Gentle exercise classes, information service, interest groups and venue hire open to the general public.
Dougherty Community Centre
Phone: 9777 7800 7 Victor St, Chatswood 2067 Wide range of healthy lifestyle, educational and social activities and groups. Enjoy a real cappuccino or
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a delicious meal in the community cafe (open Mon -Fri). Activities include: University of the 3rd Age, tai chi, yoga, meditation, pilates, theatre appreciation, line dancing, easy exercise classes, scrabble and chess, discussion groups, hearing loss management, Social Circle activities group, weight management, knitting groups and much more. Call for a free copy of What's On.
Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services
Phone: 9817 0101 42-46 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill 2110 Web:
www.hhrcs.org.au Community information and referral services to HACC target group. Seniors Day Program, in-home respite, and social support for acquired brain injuries. Volunteer visiting program includes Italian, Community Visitors Scheme, Meals on Wheels and centre-based meals, social and leisure activities, bus outings, Men's Shed (3 Mary Street
Hunters Hill), Learning for Leisure, carers' support, emergency relief - food and financial assistance, CALD social support program and social support for Dept of Housing residents; community buses available for hire. Volunteer opportunities. Area served: Hunters Hill and part of Ryde LGA.
Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre
Phone: 9922 4428 16 Fitzroy St, Kirribilli 2061 Web:
www.kirribilli.org.au
Free services include lending library, legal advice and counselling. Free tax help (July-Oct). Social activities include lunches, bridge club and friendship group. Fri: Tea Rooms Training Cafe. Courses include natural therapies, exercise, arts and creative writing.
Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre
Phone: 9988 4966 Village Green Pde, St Ives 2075 Web:
www.knc.org.au Support and information for older people, people with disabilities and their carers living in Ku-ring-gai LGA. Services include medical appointment transport, companionship, seniors’ shopping bus, friendly phone call, shopping assistance – personal or by list, social group outings, theatre groups and activities. Information about community services, support organisations and local events. Internet, email and printing, photocopy, laminating, fax, and Computer Broadband kiosk for seniors lessons. Pre-loved books for sale. Activities include mah-jong, yarning (knitting) group, Ku-ring-gai Family Support Program, coffee mornings and English Conversation Classes. Free tax help: July to October. Justice of the Peace services: 12pm-1pm daily.
Lane Cove & North Side Community Services
Phone: 9427 6425 164 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove 2066 Services, support and information to older people, and their carers, living in Lane Cove LGA and other areas for in-home podiatry and Easy Care gardening. Services include home nursing, linen, community
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