Links & Resources
Available Services
Hunter Women’s Centre offers a comprehensive collection of links to essential phone numbers and resources, ensuring easy access to vital support services for women’s health and well-being.
Emergencies
Police Ambulance Fire (24/7)
000
Domestic Violence Line (24/7)
1800 656 463
Lifeline (24/7)
131 114
General Health
NSW Health Get Healthy Information and Coaching
1300 806 258
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Smoking Quitline
137 848
iCanQuit
Head to Health
1800 595 212
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Women’s Health
Family Planning NSW Newcastle Centre
4929 4485
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The Pacific Clinic: Newcastle Sexual Health Service
4016 4536
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Jean Hailes
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Interpreter
Telephone Interpreter Service (24/7)
131 450
Parenting & Children
Child Protection Helpline
132 111 (24/7)
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800 (24/7)
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Raising Children Network
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Resourcing Parents
Groups and Workshops
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Mental Health
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention
13 11 14
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Beyond Blue
Provides information and support about depression, anxiety and suicide
1300 224636
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WayAhead for Mental Health Information
Information and Referral
1300 794 992
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Legal
Family Law and Children
Best For Kids
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Hunter Community Legal Centre
4040 9120
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Legal Aid Newcastle
4929 5482
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University of Newcastle Legal Centre
4921 8666
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Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women’s Legal Centre
1800 686 587
Women’s Legal Services NSW
Women’s Legal Advice Line:
1800 801 501
Domestic Violence Advice Line:
1800 810 784
Indigenous Women’s Advice Line:
1800 810 784
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Domestic Violence
Carrie’s Place Resource Centre Maitland
4934 2585
The Resource Centre Newcastle
4927 8529
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Domestic Violence Support Online
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Family Violence Law
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Technology facilitated abuse and safety information
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Homelessness
Homeless Persons Information Center
7 Days 9am to 10pn
1800 234 566
Housing NSW After Hours Temporary Accomodation Line
Monday to Friday
4.30pm to 10pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
10am to 10pm
1800 152 152
Sexual Assault
Lower Hunter Community Health Centre
4931 2000
4921 3888 (After Hours Crisis)
Newcastle Sexual Assault Service
4924 6333
4921 3888 (After Hours Crisis)
NSW Rape Crisis Centre (24hr)
1800 424 017
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Upper Hunter Community Health Centre
6542 2050
1800 642 357 (After Hours Crisis)
Every women deserves a safe space of support, understanding and respect.
We rely on funding and donations to continue the amazing work we do, in order to keep supporting the many women who need it. We appreciate all donations, big or small as they help us to continue operating.
Please note: HWC can not accept any donations of clothing or household items.