Navigating the various ageing and carer support services available to us can be confusing. To help you consolidate your efforts here are some helpful links nationally and local to the NSW Sapphire Coast region.
​NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS | CONTACT DETAILS |
My Aged Care Portal Federal government portal | 1800 200 422 https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ |
​Carer Gateway Emotional and practical services and support for carers | ​https://www.carergateway.gov.au/ 1800 422 737 |
Council of the Ageing (COTA) Exists to promote the rights, interests and good futures of Australians as we age | |
​Dementia Australia Information, support and education for people living with dementia, and their carers. | https://www.dementia.org.au/ National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 |
Elder abuse prevention Unit (Qld based but national) Promoting the right of all older people to live free from abuse | https://eapu.com.au/ ​07 3867 2525 |
Fullstop Australia (Formerly NSW Rape Crisis) Anyone nationally who has experienced sexual assault, recently or in the past. | |
Men’s Referral Service anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referrals to help men stop using violent and controlling behaviour. | 1300 766 491 |
​MoneySmart.Gov.au Federal government initiative to help Australians take control of their money with free tools, tips and guidance. So you can focus on what really matters. | |
NSW Ageing and Disability Commission Elder Abuse Helpline Promotes the rights of older people and adults with disability to live free from abuse in their family, home and community | ​1800 628 221 |
OPAN Older Person Advocacy Network (An industry network of affiliated organisations) Nationally, these organisations come together as members of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, to deliver the National Aged Care Advocacy Program | |
Older Women’s Network (OWN) OWN promotes the dignity, rights and wellness of older women and runs social groups and projects for older women in NSW. | |
​Palliative Care Australia Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body for palliative care. Provide resources for carers, patients and providers. | ​https://palliativecare.org.au/ National Palliative Care Service Directory https://nsd.palliativecare.org.au/s/search-service |
Seniors Rights Service SRS is a community organisation providing advocacy and legal information and advice for older people.
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​Crisis Support | ​1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 for male victims of domestic violence StandBy - Support After Suicide: 1300 727 24 13 Yarn - 24/7 Aboriginal Crisis Support line: 13 92 76 24/7 Mental Health Line NSW: 1800 011 511 |
​NSW SOUTH COAST ORGANISATIONS | CONTACT DETAILS |
Aged Care Assessment Team - Bega Valley Community Health Services
A health assessment service for older people. Assists older people at home, in hospital and residential care facilities to make informed decisions about the type of care that best suits their needs. | ​1300 131 562 Pambula Community Health Merimbola St Bega NSW 2550, Australia |
Bega Valley Meals on Wheels Also Including Toussaints Cafe Encourages healthy eating, good friendship and conversation. Run by the community for the community. | |
Bega Womens Refuge For women and children escaping domestic violence. Provides counselling and support, information, referral, advocacy and assistance for women with or without children. Crisis service offering emergency accommodation. | ​02 6492 3597 9am-5pm (office) but 24 hour coverage by an on-call worker |
Counselling - Bega Valley Community Health Services three days per week generalist support for individual adults seeking assistance with issues such as life change, health issues, anxiety, stress, depression & grief. | ​02 64958 350 |
​Eurobodalla Homelessness Support Service | Eurobodalla Homelessness Support Service https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/services/eurobodalla-youth-homelessness-support |
Far South Coast Family Support Services Children and young people, parents, step-parents, grandparents, relatives and others Family relationships. Separation. Domestic violence. Drugs and alcohol. | |
​Financial Counselling Mission Australia (South Eastern) is a free and confidential service for people who are experiencing financial difficulties which may, but are not necessarily, linked to problem gambling | 02 6492 0812 or admintablelands@missionaustralia.com.au |
Katungul Culturally appropriate heatlthcare Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Far South Coast of NSW. | ​https://www.katungul.org.au/ Bega 02 6492 0532 Batemans Bay 02 4488 4050 Narooma 02 4476 2155 Toll free 1800 804 201 |
Merimbula Psychology
started in 2008 provides a wide range of psychological and therapy services to adults and families. | |
Sapphire Coast Community Aged Care Incorporating:The Glen (a new retirement village, Bega), Hillgrove House (aged care, Bega) Imlay House (aged care Pambula), Sapphire Coast Home Services (community care), The Oaks Country Village (retirement village Bega) | |
​Sunshine Centre – Dementia Respite Day CareProvides Day Care service to Dementia clients & respite for their carers and carer education. | 02 6495 8350 Pambula Community Health Centre Merimbola St Pambula NSW 2549 |
Sapphire Life Opportunities (Sapphire Life Church) Merimbula based Christian charity tackling social isolation through their connection centre, community food pantry, community access to resoursces. | |
The Family Place Moruya and Bega support for families impacted by social disadvantage, domestic violence and homelessness in the Eurobodalla for over 30 years financial counselling. | |
​Transitional & Restorative Aged Care (TRAC) - Bega Valley Community Health Services A program which optimises community care and independence for older people following hospitalisation. | ​1300 131 562 Bega Community Health McKee Drv (Next to Bega Hospital) Bega NSW 2550, Australia |
​Women’s Resource Centre Bega Wed-Fri 10am-4 pm. A service for women providing information, referral and support on a broad spectrum of issues, ie. Legal | |
PRIVATE LEGAL SERVICES | Clark Rideaux Solicitors 86 Gipps St, Bega NSW 2550 T: 02 6491 6900 E: m.twyford@clarkrideaux.com.au Griffin Legal Level 1, 10 Moore Street Canberra ACT 2601 P: 02 6198 3100 E: jordan.thurling@griffinlegal.com.au Flourish Family Law 25 Sharp Street Cooma NSW 2630 P: 0424 510 009 E: kirsty@flourishfamilylaw.com.au Fleming Law 49 Vulcan St Moruya NSW 2537 T: 02 4474 0700 E: andrew.fleming@fleminglaw.com.au David Griffiths Lawyers 12 Canning Street Bega NSW 2550 T: 02 6492 4022 E: esther.colson@dglegal.com.au Blaxland Mawson & Rose 39 Bombala Street Cooma NSW 2630 T: 02 6452 1266 E: hannah@bmrlawyers.com.au |
​TRANSPORT | Sapphire Coast On Demand Bus Service https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/on-demand/sapphire-coast Sapphire Coast Buslines - for timetabled services https://scbuslines.com.au/public-bus-services/timetables/ Bega Valley Coaches - between Bega and Bermagui https://begavalleycoaches.com.au/ Bega Valley Taxis 131 008 Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ People with a qualifying permanent disability may be eligible to join the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme Country Care Link 1800 806 160 Travel and accommodation assistance for country people travelling to Sydney. |
REAL ESTATE | ​Fisk & Nagle 1800 367 725 226 Carp St, Bega, NSW, 2550 LJ Hooker Bega 02 6492 4300 225 Carp St, Bega NSW 2550 Bega Valley Realty 0457 572 073 215 Carp St, Bega, NSW, 2550 Elders Real Estate (02) 6492 1799 Shop 3 / 248 Carp St, Bega NSW 2550 IPN South Coast Property Valuation and Advisory Services (02) 4455 4909
Walsh & Monaghan Property Valuations (02( 6492 2918 |
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