Illawarra Aborginal Corporation
Provider: Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
Advice, support, referral advocacy.
Home care, cultural services, emergency relief, housing and child, youth and family services.
Call to be directed to the appropriate service.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4211 0601 |
| LocationLocation |
Location102 Auburn Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible, parking available |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 5457 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Thurs 8.30am - 5pm, Fri 8.30am - 3pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAll ages |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) (ALS)
Provider: Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) (ALS)
Information and referral, legal advice, court representation.
Criminal, Children's Care & Protection and Family Law and referrals for Civil Law.
Assists in Work & Development Orders and Custody Notification.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4276 7100 |
| LocationLocation |
Location63a Market Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible, no steps |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 191 WOLLONGONG EAST NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailals.wollongong@alsnswact.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral, except ALS refers to Legal Aid for Civil matters |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) - Aboriginal Maternal, Infant and Child Health (AMICH)
Provider: NSW Government
Aboriginal targeted service for families that are pregnant or with a child that has not commenced school.
Midwives, child and family nurses, Aboriginal Health workers, social works and allied health.
Home visits, clinics, outreach from Aboriginal services and visits to preschools, culture awareness and consultation for other services that are working with Aboriginal women and families.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone1300 652 226 (Mon-Fri 9am - 4.30pm) or 1800 422 599 (After Hours) |
| LocationLocation |
Location |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notes |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 3029 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 4.30pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral process |
| CostCost |
Cost |
Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) Wollongong
Provider: Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service
Women's health, ante-natal care, drug and alcohol counselling, orthodontist and dental services.
Housing and welfare services. Asthma educator, ear/nose/throat services, paediatrician, maternal Aboriginal health worker and midwife, early childhood nurse, sexual health worker, Allied Health Services, crisis support workers, family support workers.
Call to be directed to the appropriate service.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4229 9495 |
| LocationLocation |
Location150 Church Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 1161 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processCall to be directed to appropriate service. |
| CostCost |
CostBulk Billed |
Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) Dapto
Provider: Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service
Women's health, ante-natal care, drug and alcohol counselling, orthodontist and dental services.
Housing and welfare services.
Asthma educator, ear/nose/throat services, paediatrician, maternal Aboriginal health worker and midwife, early childhood nurse, sexual health worker, Allied Health Services, crisis support workers, family support workers.
Call to be directed to the appropriate service.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4229 9495 |
| LocationLocation |
Location2/130 Princes Highway, Dapto |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 425 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processCall to be directed to appropriate service. |
| CostCost |
CostBulk Billed |
Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation
Provider: Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation
Art, screen printing, pottery. Information about cultural issues affecting Indigenous people.
Off-campus TAFE courses, horticulture, bush regeneration, community projects, networks to culturally specific services, referrals, bush regeneration talks and tours (bush trail), training workshops.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4274 7477 |
| LocationLocation |
LocationCnr Shellharbour Road, Kemblawarra |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 160 WARRAWONG NSW 2560 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailadmin@cuac.ngo.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 4.30pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAll ages and backgrounds |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral process |
| CostCost |
CostMostly free, but depends on the activity (ie food included, art materials, etc) |
Shellharbour Aboriginal Youth Association (SACYA)
Provider: Shellharbour Aboriginal Youth Association (SACYA)
Provides a range of services to the Indigenous community in the Shellharbour LGA. Education and lifestyle guidance. Health, sex and domestic violence advisory. School holiday programs.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4295 7385 |
| LocationLocation |
Location179 Shellharbour Road, Warilla |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 168 WARILLA NSW 2528 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsacyamanager@outlook.com |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral process |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Illawarra ITEC
Provider: Illawarra ITEC
Business advice, small business advice, business workshops and seminars, networking events, facilities and venue hire.
Indigenous services and Aboriginal enterprise development officer, accredited and non- accredited training.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4223 3100 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1-5 Miller Street, Coniston |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible, parking available, location is 2 mins' walk from Coniston Train Station. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 1700 CONISTON NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailitec@illawarraitec.com.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAll ages |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral process |
| CostCost |
CostVarious depending on service or course |
TAFE - Aboriginal Education Training Unit
Provider: TAFE - Aboriginal Education Services
Guidance choosing the right course, enrolment and fee exemption information, advocacy with teacher/s and administration staff, tutoring referrals, help applying for Work and Development Orders (if you’ve fines to pay off), facilitate pathways to further and design specific courses for Aboriginal people, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations, education and employment.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4229 0142 (Wollongong) or 02 4421 9818 (Nowra) or 1300 766 123 |
| LocationLocation |
LocationB Block, North Wollongong TAFE Campus |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 1223 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailkelli.wallace@tafensw.edu.au or kane.wright12@tafensw.edu.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral process |
| CostCost |
CostFree (with fee exemption application) |
Warrigal Employment - Cultural Development Employment Program
Provider: Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
Community-based projects for Indigenous people. Skills to get job-ready.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4276 1878 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1 Bakers Lane, Windang |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 3114 WINDANG NSW 2528 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailjobs@iac.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience16 years and over |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral or via job network |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Aboriginal Community Development Worker
Provider: Wollongong City Council
Community development activities, information and referral.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4227 7463 |
| LocationLocation |
LocationL5, 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressLocked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
EmailC&CSAdmin@wollongong.nsw.gov.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral process |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (UOW)
Provider: University of Wollongong
Access to extensive Library facilities including photocopiers and computers.
Coordinating Aboriginal alternative admission programs to facilitate access to tertiary institutions.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4221 3776 |
| LocationLocation |
LocationWoolyungah Indigenous Centre, Bldg 30, UOW, Northfields Ave |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal address WOLLONGONG NSW 2522 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailwic-enquiries@uow.edu.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAnyone, with priority given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processPhone or drop in for details. |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Department of Communities and Justice
Provider: Department of Family & Community Services (FACS)
24 hour helpline 13 21 11
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone13 21 11 (24 Hr Helpline) or 02 4222 8400 |
| LocationLocation |
LocationL2, 7-11 Bridge Street, Coniston |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressLocked Bag 8400 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audienceAnyone |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processPhone or drop in for details. |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
NSW Department of Housing
Provider: Department of Family & Community Services (FACS)
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4224 5700 or 1800 422 322 |
| LocationLocation |
Location7-11 Bridge Street Coniston |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressLocked Bag 5 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm and Wed 1pm - 4.30pm (phone 8.30am - 4.30pm) |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience16 years and over |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processPhone for details. Bring proof of income and ID. |
| CostCost |
CostAssessed based on income |
Eddy's Place - MacKillop Family Services
Provider: The Trustees of the Christian Brothers
Medium to long term accommodation (3-12 months) for young people.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4226 3131 |
| LocationLocation |
Location116 Mount Keira Road, West Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notes |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 428 FIGTREE NSW 2525 |
| EmailEmail |
Email |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
Hours24 hours |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience2 - 18 years |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processReferred by Department or Human Services / Centrelink. |
| CostCost |
Cost$60 per week |
Illawarra Community Housing Trust
Provider: Illawarra Community Housing Trust
Assistance with low cost, long-term rental housing via social and affordable housing.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4254 1166 |
| LocationLocation |
LocationLevel 7, 5 Bridge Street Coniston |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal address CONISTON NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailinfo@housingtrust.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience16 years and over |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral. Phone or drop in for application form |
| CostCost |
Cost |
Treehouse
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Medium-term accommodation, support, advocacy, referral, living skills, case management and recreational activities.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4240 4901 |
| LocationLocation |
Location27 Urunga Parade, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal address27 Urunga Parade WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailtreehouse@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
Hours24 hours |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience16 - 18 years |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral |
| CostCost |
CostNegotiable depending on income |
Lighthouse Community Care - A Different Light
Provider: Lighthouse Church
Providing temporary accommodation, assist in securing safe, affordable permanent housing. Encouragement in budgeting, shopping, cooking and personal development.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4229 9744 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1 Railway Station Square, Wollongong / Southern Campus - 9am Sundays 4/9 Durgadin Drive, Albion Park Rail / The Woolshed - 601 Princess Highway, Yallah |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesFront office wheelchair accessible |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box W73 WEST WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 |
| EmailEmail |
Emaillighthouse@differentlight.com.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon, Tue, Wed 9am - 3pm and Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience18 - 24 years |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral or Deptartment Housing / Crisis situation |
| CostCost |
Cost$340 per fortnight |
Wollongong Youth Crisis Refuge
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Provides crisis accommodation up to 3 months. Support, crisis intervention, care assessment, advocacy referral and information, social skills, personal development programs, assists and directs access to other SYFS projects.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4221 7700 |
| LocationLocation |
Location467 Crown Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 200 metres away. Parking available until 3pm. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsyfs@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
Hours24 hours |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience14 to 17 years, homeless people with ties to local area. |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral |
| CostCost |
CostAssessed based on income |
Independent Housing Project (IHP)
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Assessment, mediation, information and referral. Support, advocacy, employment, property management, education and training support, social and living skills education.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4240 4840 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1a Denison Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 200 metres away. Parking available. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsyfs@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am to 4.30pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience18 to 24 years, homeless or at risk of homelessness, disadvantaged youth. |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processPhone or drop in |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Independent Living Situation (ILS)
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Assessment, referral, advocacy, mediation, information, support, outreach, living and social skills.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4240 4841 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1a Denison Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 200 metres away. Parking available. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsyfs@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience14 to 23 years, homeless or at risk of homelessness, in crisis or disadvantaged youth. |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processPhone or drop in |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Link-Inn Medium Term Accommodation
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Medium term accommodation, assessment, advocacy, support, referral, information, social and living skills education.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4221 7755 |
| LocationLocation |
Location15 Staff Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 200 metres away. Parking available until 3pm. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsyfs@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 11pm (for referrals) |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience15 to 17 years (may consider 14) homeless, long-term homeless and unable to return home. |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral or via Wollongong Youth Refuge 02 4228 1946. |
| CostCost |
CostAssessed based on income |
Resourcing Adolescents Independent Living Scheme (RAILS)
Provider: Juvenile Justice Program
Assessment, intensive support, information, referral. Advocacy, mediation, living/social skills education. Budgeting including material and financial assistance.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4227 2786 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1a Denison Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 100 metres away. Parking available. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsyfs@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience14 to 17 years from Juvenile Justice system or at risk of entering it. |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processClosed referral through Juvenile Justice |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Federally funded Government allowance.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4240 4848 |
| LocationLocation |
Location1a Denison Street, Wollongong |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 100 metres away. Parking available. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailtilansw@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 5pm |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience15 to 25 years in formal or informal care. |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processFrom a non-Governmentt organisation, supply a completed referral assessment form, verification of formal or informal care. |
| CostCost |
CostFree |
Young Independent People in Housing (YIPIH)
Provider: Southern Youth & Family Services (SYFS)
Semi-independent accommodation, medium/long-term.
Assessment, support, advocacy, referral, information, social and living skills education.
Service details
| PhonePhone |
Phone02 4221 7735 |
| LocationLocation |
Location72 McKenzie Ave, Coniston |
| Access and transport notesAccess and transport notes |
Access and transport notesWheelchair accessible. Bus stop 100 metres away. Parking available. |
| Postal addressPostal address |
Postal addressPO Box 23 WOLLONGONG NSW 2520 |
| EmailEmail |
Emailsyfs@syfs.org.au |
| WebsiteWebsite |
WebsiteVisit website for this service |
| HoursHours |
HoursMon-Fri 9am - 11pm (for referrals) |
| Target audienceTarget audience |
Target audience16 - 18 years |
| Referral processReferral process |
Referral processSelf-referral or via Wollongong Youth Crisis Refuge - 02 4228 1946. |
| CostCost |
CostAssessed based on income |
