Helpful contacts for parents/carers and children
Crisis support services
- Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) (formerly FaCS/DoCS) FaCS Helpline 132 111 (24 hours) to discuss and report child protection concerns.
- Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511 (24 hours) to discuss concerns around any mental health issues
- Tresillian Parent Helpline 1300 272 736 (24 hours) provides advice for parents with children 0-5 years
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (24 hours) or web counselling on kidshelp.com.au
- Your local doctor.
Other helpful contacts
Burnside Family Support Services
Phone: 02 6659 2800
Mon to Frid: 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Nambucca Valley Family Support Services
Phone: 02 6568 1474
Mon to Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Family Referral Service
Phone: 1800 758 589
Email: mncfrs@pathfinders.ngo