Find Community
Services & Support
A comprehensive directory of local services.
Submit or Update a Service
Showing 45 of 623 services · Page 1 of 21
Bright Feathers
Neuroaffirming Counselling
Counselling, education consulting, and clinical hypnotherapy for neurodivergent people (primarily with ADHD and/or and Autism diagnosis). At Bright Feathers, I combine clinical training with lived experience to walk alongside you in your journey. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions in local outdoor spaces such as Redhead Beach and Speers Point Park, blending nature, movement, and meaningful conversation.
Centre Steps
Centre Steps Allied Health
Program provides occupational therapy, allied health assistance, assessments that support NDIS planning, school, and therapy recommendations, as well as group therapy workshops.
Constructive Thinking Counselling Services
Counselling
Candice offers compassionate counselling for anyone navigating life's challenges. With experience in addiction recovery (AOD), relationships, disability support, suicidal thoughts and prevention, menopause and women's health, teenagers navigating life, Candice provides a warm, non-judgemental space to talk and be heard.
Fearless Therapies
Nature Based Counselling & Therapeutic Mentoring
Specialising in Nature-based Counselling and Therapeutic Mentoring for children, teens and adults. NDIS clients and families welcome. Trauma-informed and neuroaffirmative practice.
Forster Neighbourhood Centre
Forster Neighbourhood Centre is an incorporated association/not-for profit locally embedded community organisation. The Forster Neighbourhood Centre Inc. first opened its doors in 1980 and since that time it’s variety of services has increased in response to the needs of the Forster-Tuncurry community.
Hillebrand Shaw & Co
NDIS Support Coordination
Service provides support services such as psychological recovery coaching, the promotion of independent living, community access, youth employment assistance, and social participation. The provider includes support co-ordinators and support workers.
Kara Thomson Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Whether offering individual support, consulting with professionals, or contributing expertise in legal and organisational settings, Kara combines warmth with deep professional knowledge. Offers clinical and forensic psychology.
Kintsugi OT
Kintsugi OT is a telehealth first practice supporting autistic adults across Australia. Telehealth reduces travel, sensory load and time pressure, allowing sessions to happen in a familiar, regulated environment. Offers occupational therapy, assessments and autism coaching.
m8 support
Allied Health, including Behaviour Support services for NDIS participants, as well as Medicare and Private funding looking to build capacity for daily living In addition to everyday support, we specialise in supporting NDIS participants to build practical skills for everyday life, confidence for community participation, and pathways into work or education — with a friendly, evidence-based approach
Name.Narrate.Navigate
Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) is a trauma informed and culturally responsive program for youth violence. NNN uses experiential learning, mindful engagement and photography to help young people to name, narrate & navigate the experience of violence. NNN explores drivers of violence including emotional recognition, the experience of invalidation, empathy, power and control, shame, and choice.
Sand Waves Counselling
Sandplay Therapy
Clients use powerful non-verbal, sensory, and symbolic therapy to facilitate expression of feelings, internal states, and experiences that are difficult to put into words. The essence of the therapy is that clients engage with their own creativity whilst supported through a therapeutic relationship. It promotes neural integration through somatosensory engagement, symbolic expression, mindfulness and relational attunement. The therapy is relational, experiential and sacred.
Tundra Psychology
Tundra Psychology
Tundra Psychology is an inclusive, neuroaffirming clinical psychology practice in Australia that provides telehealth services nationwide and in-person appointments near Newcastle, New South Wales
Walk Within
Transpersonal Art Therapy
A creative pathway to healing, insight and transformation through art therapy. Offers 1:1 sessions, group work and organisation work.
Well Education
Well-I-AM
Well-I-AM is an engaging social and emotional wellbeing program designed to equip young women with the knowledge, skills and practical tools to support their emotional, social and physical wellbeing. Across eight interactive sessions, students develop emotional awareness and regulation, build resilience, confidence and self-worth, and learn practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety and everyday challenges.
Well Education
Well-Beginnings
Well-Beginnings helps children develop the foundations of emotional wellbeing, including emotional awareness and regulation, confidence, resilience, self-worth, and positive relationships. Across five interactive weekly sessions, students explore key social-emotional skills that support them to understand their feelings, communicate positively with others, and build healthy friendship habits.
13Cure
Bulk billing Comprehensive medical services designed to meet your urgent and non-urgent healthcare needs. From emergency treatment to ongoing support, trust 13CURE for expert care. Home visits can be made Monday - Friday From 4pm Saturdays - From 12pm, Sundays & Public Holidays 24/7. On average we see most of our patients between two to three hours of the booking confirmation, this may vary depending on the booking we receive on the night. Telehealth support available from 11 PM to 7 AM daily for urgent, non-emergency cases.
13YARN
13YARN is an Aboriginal & Torres strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They co-designed this line using Lifeline expertise with several aboriginal mental health professionals including NACCHO, Black Dog Institute Aboriginal Lived Experience team and the centre for Excellence in suicide Prevention along with input from Torres Strait Islander,remote, regional, and urban peoples with lived experience. We work to explore options for ongoing support and community members will always be reassured they will be connected to another aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who will understand where they are coming from and value knowing how to listen, without judgement or shame.
1800 FULLSTOP
Full Stop Australia provides free 24/7 telephone and online counselling. If you have experienced violence or abuse we are here to help you. If you are a non-offending family member or friend of someone who has experienced violence, we can also support you.
Languages: Interpreters Available
1800 RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Abermain Surgery
Services offered: Chronic disease management, Women's health, Aged care health assessments, Comprehensive skin cancer checks, Family planning, Minor procedures, Mental health, Aboriginal health - Additional services: Podiatrist, On-site pathologist
AbilityOptions
Disability Housing Supports
Offers Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), as well as Medium Term Accommodation on the Central Coast and Short Term Accommodation for NDIS recipients and those with disabilities.
Aboriginal Health Team services the Hunter New England Health District and has Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners (AHW/AHP)
Aboriginal Health Care Coordination (AHW/AHP)
Care coordination is Aboriginal Health working with Aboriginal people and communities to provide health care while embracing the Aboriginal ways of working. Support to attend follow up appointments, and access to GP, Care planning – holistic health assessment, referrals, follow up care, review. Health coaching – education and information, health literacy, Care navigation following an acute event, Case management.
Aboriginal Land Council Forster
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT
Legal Services
Fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal people, families and communities. Provides culturally relevant services and resources regarding criminal charges, bail, child protection, family law, housing and renting, family violence and safety, fines, deaths in custody, problems at work and the Custody Notification Service.
Aboriginal Support Services & Counselling
Hunter Gambling Help Counselling
Hunter Gambling Help Counselling is a specialist service providing Gambling Help Counselling to Aboriginal people in Newcastle. Whilst the focus of the service is supporting Aboriginal people, non-Aboriginal people are also able to use the service and receive counselling support.
Access Health Care Taree
Access have onsite pathology & offer a wide range of general family medical service.
Bulk Billing for eligible card holder (see Fee Structure) Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Offers all general practice services including onsite pathology, 4Cyte. We offer a wide range of general family medical services including aged care medicine, women’s health, travel advice, childhood immunisations and skin cancer checks. Our Doctors are also familiar with appropriate management of worker’s compensation cases and appreciate the need for you to return to work as soon as possible.
Access Health Care Tuncurry
A local medical centre servicing Tuncurry & Forster and surrounding areas offering - General Medical Care, Skin Cancer Clinic, Women’s health, On-dite pathology
Services Offered: Clinic Asthma care, Cervical Screening, Chronic Disease Management, Contraception advice, Cryotherapy, Diabetes care, Family Medicine, Men’s and Women’s Health, Mental Health Care, Orthotics, Pregnancy Care Skin Check, Wound care. Not a bulk billing practice. Mon - Fridays - 8.00am - 5.00pm Every Saturday 8.30am – 12:30pm
ACON
Mental Health Services
Offers counselling, care coordination, peer work, and suicide prevention/aftercare services. Some services can be accessed via telehealth/phone or at ACON's Hunter office.
ACON
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
Connects older LGBTQI+ people with community volunteers for peer connections, friendship, and support. Some activities could include chat over a cuppa at home, going to a cafe, listening to music or watching movies together or just being by each other’s side. Aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness, and to build community connection for older LGBTQ+ people.
Action Occupational Therapy
offer clinic, home and community based assessments and therapy for clients residing in the Hunter Region, with a focus on providing OT that is evidence based, best practice and client centred.Action They provide a range of OT services, including: Functional Assessments Cognitive and Perceptual Assessments Exploring Accommodation Options Assessments including assessments for Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Independent Living Options (ILO)
Adamstown Clinic
Services offered: Womens Health, Mens Health, Routine Health Checks, Immunisation (Children's and non-COVID routine), Medicals, Repeat Prescriptions, Health Assessments, Chronic Disease Management Plans, Workers Compensation, Stress Tests, Iron Infusions
AES
Aboriginal Employment Strategy
Employment, traineeships, apprenticeships and also assist and support people with disabilities in workplace
Affordable Housing
Australia Wide
Information about affordable housing, who is eligible, how rent is set and how to apply. See also Home in Place.
Aim High Therapy Services
Aim High Therapy Services has been providing high standard services to people with disabilities of all ages since 2015. We specialise in providing dietetics (nutrition) services in the disability sector with our team of experienced dietitians. We also provide Aged Care Services, with several of our dietitians having extensive experience in servicing RACFs and home-based clients, including menu review and the new Menu and Mealtime Quality Assessments (MMQA).
Alcoholics Anonymous
SoberQ Podcast
The SoberQ podcast is produced by Alcoholics Anonymous members. Each podcast episode is a short share (around 4 minutes) where AA members talk about their experience on a particular recovery question related to the 12 Step program.
Alcoholics Anonymous
In-Person Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is non-professional, self-supporting, nondenominational, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Programs listed: Gloucester, Forster, Bulahdelah, Tuncurry, Taree, Nabiac. For a full list of meetings facilitated by the Greater Newcastle Central Service Office, please visit: https://newcastleaa.org.au/meetings-list/
Alesco Secondary College
Alesco aims to reduce barriers to accessing education, so students are able to engage and participate in education to the best of their abilities, whilst gently challenging their potential. As well as our sound programs of learning, which can lead to the achievement of the Higher School Certificate (HSC) we have a Wellbeing Program which provides students with long-term solutions for managing their emotions in a healthy and effective manner. The school promotes quality education, whilst also guiding the students to become confident and capable individuals that are well-prepared for their journey in life.
Allambi Care
Families Together
Allambi Care are proud to deliver the Families Together program, an evidence-informed initiative funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. Families Together is designed to support children, young people (ages 0-17 years) and their families to build safety, stability, and stronger connections within their homes and communities.
Allambi Care
Community Participation Program
At Allambi Care, our Community Participation (CP) program is all about you - your goals, your choices, and your community. We’re here to support you in living life on your terms, whether that means exploring new hobbies, connecting with others, or building the confidence and skills to live more independently. With participants at the centre of our support, this program allows you to choose when and where you receive support, how you receive supports (individual or with others) and who supports you from our dedicated and educated team of support workers.
ALS
Family Law help / Children's Care and Protection
Andrew Nash Clinic
Services offered: Child health & immunisation, Chronic disease managemnet, Driving Diving & licence assessments, DVA and veterans affairs, Health assessments & preventative care, Indigenous health, Mental health, Minor procedures & aftercare, NDIS support coordination services, Pain management, Senior's health, Sexual health, Skin cancer services, Sport medicine, Travel medicine & travel vaccination, Women's health, Work & employment medicals
Ann Mearrick Counselling (2 days/week)
Accredited Mental Health Worker Social Worker
Mental Health Counselling Service for eligible clients : Victim Services (offering 22 hours free counselling for victims of DV, childhood traumas, crimes, abuse, & trauma, with the incident occuring in NSW. Apply online through Victim Services. https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/ ). Mental Health Care Plan (offering 10 free appointments with a referral from the GP to accredited counsellor). Carer Gateway (offering 6 free sessions for carers online via Teams by phoning Carers Gateway to ascertain eligibility tel:1800 422737).
Anona House
Dr. Matthew Pols
Matthew is dedicated to providing a wholistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. His interests include mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, chronic pain and functional disorders.
APM (Advanced Personal Management) Employment Services
When you register with Inclusive Employment Australia, you’ll receive personal, tailored support to help you prepare for, find and keep a fulfilling job. Catering to help clients overcome mental health, physical, and other barriers, to help build motivation and confidence, whilst aligning the employers with adjustments or help along the way. We’re committed to ensuring you thrive in your new role through job-specific training, workplace modifications and support in communicating your needs to your employer.
Appletree Family Practice
Services offered: Brightwell health, Vasectomy doctors, Children's health, Immunisation, Family planning, Women's health, Travel health, Work injury, Sexual health, Pre-employment sports & industry medicals, Chronic disease clinics, Skin cancer clinics, Wound care/management, Sports medicine, Diving medicals
