Councils
| Canterbury City Council | |
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| Service | Provides a range of activities and services within the Canterbury area |
| Telephone | (02) 9789 9300 |
| Website Address | http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au |
| Marrickville Council | |
| Service | Provides a range of activities and services within the Marrickville area |
| Telephone | (02) 9789 9300 |
| Website Address | http://www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au |
| Leichhardt Municipal Council | |
| Service | Provides a range of activities and services within the Leichhardt area |
| Telephone | (02) 9367 9222 |
| Website Address | http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au |
Legal Services
| Community Services Commission (NSW Ombudsman) |
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|---|---|
| Service | Deals with complaints about the public sector and/or the provision of community services |
| Telephone | (02) 9384 4999 (Toll Free: 1800 060 409) |
| Website Address | http://www.csc.nsw.gov.au |
| Marrickville Legal Centre | |
| Service | Provides free legal advice, assistance and education to the local community with the assistance of a dedicated team of volunteer solicitors and students |
| Telephone | (02) 9559 2899 |
| Website Address | http://www.mlc.asn.au |
Support and Welfare Services
| Mental Health Association NSW Inc | |
|---|---|
| Service | Provides reliable and up-to-date information on mental health care services and to follow for easy access to the general public |
| Telephone | (02) 9816 5688 (Toll Free: 1800 674 200) |
| Website Address | http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au |
| Ageing, Disability & Home Care (ADHC) (South West Region) | |
| Service | Promotes opportunities for older people, people with a disability and their carers to participate in the wider community and to have a better quality of life |
| Telephone | (02) 8732 1300 |
| Website Address | http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au |
| Home and Community Care (HACC) | |
| Service | Provides community care services to frail aged and younger people with disabilities, and their carers |
| Telephone | (02) 6289 1065 |
| Website Address | http://www.hacc.health.gov.au |
| NSW Department of Community Services (DOCS) (South West Region) |
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| Service | A service where families and communities value, protect and nuture children and young people |
| Telephone | (02) 9205 1500 |
| Website Address | http://www.community.nsw.gov.au |
| Local Community Services Association (LCSA) | |
| Service | Specialises in supporting community workers and community organisations in community development and management |
| Telephone | (02) 9211 3644 (freecall: 1800 646 545) |
| Website Address | http://www.lcsa.org.au |
| Local Information Network for Community Services (LINCS) | |
| Service | User friendly community information directory |
| Telephone | (02) 9499 3133 |
| Website Address | http://www.datadiction.com.au/lincs/ |
| Emergency Relief Services | |
| For information on emergency relief services in the local area, click on the link to the right. | Emergency Relief Flyer |
Transport Services
| Greater Inner West Community Transport | |
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| Service | Provides transport for frail aged and disabled people and their carers who are unable to public transport. Modified bus available for groups. Appointments are necessary. Buses and drivers are also available for hire. |
| Telephone | (02) 9791 9211 |
| Website Address | http://www.giwct.org.au/ |
| Transport Info Line | |
| Service | Provides comprehensive information on service changes, trackwork and transport to events 24 hours a day |
| Telephone | 131 500 |
| Website Address | http://www.131500.com.au |
Volunteer Based Organisations
| Mental Health Association NSW Inc | |
|---|---|
| Service | Not-for-profit national volunteering website that advertises volunteer positions daily |
| Telephone | 03 9820 4100 |
| Website Address | http://www.govolunteer.com.au |
Want To Contact Us?
130 Railway ParadeLakemba NSW 2195
PO Box 66
Lakemba NSW 2195
Phone: (02) 9750 9344
Fax: (02) 9740 6332
Interpreter Service: 131 450
Email: centre@4cs.org.au
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