Aboriginal HACC Access Worker

Provides information and support for people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) communities to empower them to access Home and Community Care Services. The Access Worker also works with local community services to promote awareness about ATSI issues, and assist them in providing culturally appropriate service delivery.

Dept of Ageing, Disability & Home Care (DADHC) Metro South East - Service System Development

The Service System Development team is responsible for planning and development of services available to people with a disability, older people and their carers living in the South East Region of Sydney. This service is administered with DADHC Service Quality and Improvement Team and is jointly referred to as Service Development and Planning.

Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care - Armidale SD & P Unit

Home and Community Care (HACC) - Armidale

Community care information service. Facility hire-seminars, meetings, training, community events.

New England HACC Development Officers

HACC development officers provide a range of support, resource and information services for HACC-funded agencies and other organisations providing services for the HACC target group. The officers promote the HACC program, establish & maintain support networks, provide information about policies & guidelines, promote good practice and address the training needs of HACC-funded organisations.

Polish Community Partners Program

Community Partners Program (Cpp)funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, aims to assist established culturally and linguistically diverse communities to develop and implement sustainable strategies to address barriers to accessing aged care services. Information and referral services to assist committees and to access community care services and residential care.

Home and Community Care (HACC) Development Project - St George, Canterbury and Marrickville

Development and coordination of HACC services for people who are older, people with disabilities and their carers.

Combined Pensioners & Superannuant Assoc of NSW

Lobby group for retirees and pensioners

State Member for Baulkham Hills

State Member for Parliament able to assist with resident issues

Centrelink - Bega

Centrelink is the Federal Government organisation which administers a range of income support payments and services to the Australian community as well as referring customers to work in the area.

Blacktown City Council

Council does not provide direct assistance; Aged pensioners can apply to Council for reduction in Council Rates. (Financial Assistance - reduction in rates)

Blacktown City Council Community Information Services

Community Information services

Planner Aged Services - Blacktown City Council

The Aged Planner provides community development, advice to residents, referral, works with local groups and service providers; HACC liaison & co-ordination.

State Member for Blacktown

State member for parliament able to assist with resident issues.

ECHO - Bondi Junction Neighbourhood Centre - Community Information Service

Information is provided about local services and activities and where to go for more information. The centre will contact services if necessary and arrange a referral or appointment. There are displays of posters and pamphlets providing up-to-date information on community services and activities relevant to local people. Information is available in a number of languages.

State Member for Vaucluse

A Member of the Legislative Assembly works locally for the individuals, organisations and businesses in the area that he or she represents. The Member receives and deals with many requests for assistance concerning matters such as housing, transport, local councils, environmental issues, youth and community services, the police, and objections to land tax and water and sewerage rates. Some matters may be strictly outside the power of State Government and they will be referred to people who may be able to help. During the day, in the evenings and at weekends Members are expected to attend many meetings and functions relating to the community, schools, business organisations, charities and social or sporting clubs.

Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre

Access a range of services - Centrelink, Solicitors, Accountants, access to Medicare, RTA information and licence testing, Department of Housing, Council eg dog registration, fishing licences, internet and email access, Countrylink tickets, photocoping and fax available.

Bungendore Community Aid

Support & information; Medical equipment hire.

Vietnamese Women's Association

Casework, Referral Information, Disability & Employment consultant. Group work and community Development, short courses, training and information seminars, group supports, Drug and Alcohol Helpline. Based in Cabramatta but also outreach services to Bankstown on Tuesday. Waiting list my apply in some cases.

Macarthur Legacy

Provides care and support, including social support and information on practical assistance, for widows and dependants of deceased Veterans and ex-servicemen.