Crisis & Emergency Services in Canberra
What Is This?
This is a where you can find information for welfare services, household emergency relief such as food parcels and vouchers, assistance during financial crisis, and support if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence. Additionally, this category provides links to Emergency Services agencies – inclusive of contacts for natural disasters.
How Is It Funded?
Either free or partially funded with most services provided by not-for-profit organisations. Other supports are funded through government agencies. How much does it cost? Cost is usually free.
How To Access?
You can access these supports by contacting the organisation directly, or by referral from government agencies.
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Abuse & Assault Services
1800RESPECT
Department of Social ServicesA confidential national helpline for anyone in Australia who has experienced or been affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and their non-offending supporters. An experienced ...
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
ACT Emergency Services Agency
ACT Emergency Services AuthorityACT Emergency Services Agency. 24hr emergency service and pre-hospital care service within the ACT.
Majura
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Youth Accommodation Services
Child Protection Services
General Youth Services
Carer Information
ACT Together
BARNARDOS AUSTRALIAProvides out of home services for children and young people in care and carers.
Bruce
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Abuse & Assault Services
Adamas Nexus
Adamas Nexus is a ‘post crisis’ peer-support group for women who have been the recipients of violence, abuse or intimidation (also known as Domestic Violence and Abuse – DVA or Sexual Abuse - SA).
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
ARCK - Helping separated parents maintain positive relationships with their children
Marymead CatholicCareMarymead's ARCK Program supports and assists separated parents who are in high conflict over post-separation parenting of their children.
Narrabundah
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Awaken Church
Apostolic Church AustraliaSupports various community needs through church services, youth groups and outreaches. Services held 10am Sundays.
Kambah
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Behaviour Management
Marymead CatholicCareProvides a CHOICES Behaviour Consultant, who works closely with your support network to assist in managing or understanding behaviours you may be finding difficult.
Braddon
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre
CANBERRA RAPE CRISIS CENTRE INCORPORATEDProvides sexual assault counselling for women, children and men and their supporters. Offers crisis phone line 7am to 11pm, advocacy and counselling. Community education and support groups.
Canberra
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Literacy & Numeracy Programs
Youth Information & Counselling
Child, Youth Mentoring Program
BARNARDOS AUSTRALIATargets vulnerable children and young people residing in families experiencing difficulties.
Downer
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Circle of Security, Canberra
Sanctuary AusWe come to you at a time that’s right for you! All parents feel lost at times and without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine how good it would feel to understand what your child is really asking from you. Circle of Security® is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
Communities At Work Tuggeranong Community Centre
Communities At WorkWe help people experiencing hardship and with immediate basic needs in times of crisis. As well as food and clothing, we provide payment for medical scripts, bus tickets, vouchers, sanitary items, nappies, phone charging, shower packs. We also provide food and other support for people ‘who are sleeping rough’ including showers, as well as information and referrals to other support services.
Greenway
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
General Welfare & Support Services
Community Pantry
Communities At WorkWe provide ‘The Essentials’ – food, clothing, shelter and other critical services to those who are in need. This inclusive service is open five days a week.
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Abuse & Assault Services
General Legal Assistance & Information
Domestic Violence and Personal Protection Orders Unit
Legal Aid ACTOffers free legal information and advice about Domestic Violence Orders and Protection Orders. Provides representation for applicants and respondents to orders.
Canberra
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Abuse & Assault Services
Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SERVICE INCProvides a range of crisis intervention services to all people affected by domestic violence including daily 24 hour direct crisis intervention and crisis telephone support services, court info.
Canberra
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
Emergencies, faults & outages - 24 hours
ActewAGL Generation24 hour hotline for electricity, natural gas, water and sewerage emergencies, including hot water repairs and replacement in the ACT.
Canberra
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
Emergency 000
Police, Ambulance and Fire Service 24 hour emergency number. Dial and request the appropriate service.
Canberra
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
EveryMan Australia
Domestic and family violence prevention services, crisis and longer-term counselling, information and referral, accommodation support, case management and outreach services for people living with disabilities or at risk of homelessness. Counselling by appointment; out of hours appointments available.
Canberra
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Family Assistance
Services AustraliaProvides additional income support (if eligible) to low income working families with children who are not receiving Centrelink or similar income support payments from the Commonwealth.
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Abuse & Assault Services
Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care FAMSAC
Canberra Health ServicesMedical service for victims of recent sexual assault, both male and female. Provides forensic examination, medical care, referral for counselling, free confidential information and treatment.
Garran
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
HandUp Food Care
Canberra City CareHandUp is our way of helping people with food and everyday essentials when things get a little tough. A service of Canberra City Care. Groceries, essential toiletries, budgeting planning assistance. Annual membership $4.
Charnwood