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This section contains a range of links to organisations that may be able to assist you and resources on a wide variety of topics.
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Homeless Connect SA
Phone 1800 003 308 (24 hours)
Homeless Connect SA is a 24/7 telephone service which can help you with support and access to emergency accommodation in South Australia.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
(prev. Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Service)
Phone 1800 800 098 (24 hours)
The Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a statewide service offering assistance to women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia by providing information, counselling and safe accommodation options.
Youth Gateway
Phone 1300 306 046 (weekdays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm) or freecall 1800 807 364
The Youth Gateway (Trace-A-Place) is a service aimed specifically at young people aged between 15 and 25 in South Australia who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. This includes young parents with children.
Rent Right SA
24-hours a day, every day.
For: anyone needing help with issues related to your tenancy
Services: Tenancy advice, information, advocacy and SACAT support to tenants and previous tenants of SA.
Phone 1800 060 462. 8am - 8pm Mon - Fri
Rent Right SA Website
Pets and housing
The State Government provides information on pets in private rental properties.
RSPCA - Safe Kennels DV Project
Phone 1300 4777 222
Website https://www.rspcasa.org.au/safe-kennels-project/
The RSPCA Safe Kennels DV Project provides emergency boarding for the pets of people affected by domestic violence.
I need to talk to someone
I need to talk to someone
If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero).
Suicide Call Back Service
For: people 15 years and older who are feeling suicidal and their supports, people who have lost someone to suicide, and health professionals.
Services: phone and online counselling, support and resources on suicidal and negative thoughts. 24-hour service.
Phone 1300 659 467 (24 hours)
Suicide Call Back Service website
Multicultural
Migrant Women's Support Program
For: migrant women of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in unsafe relationships.
Services: culturally sensitive support services.
Phone 8152 9260
Migrant Women's Support Program
Relationships
Family Relationship Advice Line
For: all families – whether together or separated.
Services: information and referral services that can help strengthen relationships, overcome relationship difficulties or deal with separation.
Phone 1800 050 321
The Family Relationship Advice Line
LGBTIQ+ people
QLife
For: people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI)
Services: counselling and referrals, early intervention, peer-supported telephone and web-based services.
Phone 1800 184 527 (3:00 pm to 12:00 midnight)
QLife website
Men
Mensline
For: men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
Services: telephone and online counselling service. 24-hour service.
Phone 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours, 7 days)
Mensline Australia website
Men’s Referral Service - operated by No to Violence
For: men behaving abusively; family members affected by a man’s use of abusive behaviours; friends, family and colleagues; and professionals supporting a client using or experiencing family violence.
Services: confidential counselling, information and referrals to local services that will help you take the next steps. 24-hour service.
Phone 1300 766 491 (24 hours, 7 days)
Mens's Referral Service
Counselling for men who want to do something about their use of anger or violence
For: men worried about their use of anger or violence at home.
Services: individual and group counselling.
Phone 8202 5190 (Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
Support for men who want to do something about their use of anger or violence - Uniting Communities
Youth
Headspace
For: young people between 12 and 25.
Services: free and confidential support from youth mental health professionals.
Kids Helpline
For: young people between 5 and 25.
Services: free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling. 24-hour service.
Phone 1800 55 1800 (24 hours)
Kids Helpline website
Disability
Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of SA (DACSSA)
For: people with disability, their families, friends and carers.
Services: information and advocacy.
Phone 7122 6030
Disability Advocacy and Complaints Services of SA
Disability Advocacy Finder
For: people with disability, their families, friends and carers.
Services: lists contact details and locations of disability advocacy agencies
LGBTIQ+ people
Bfriend
For: people newly identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer, those questioning their sexuality or gender identity, and their supports.
Services: free, confidential support and a safe place to talk.
Women's Worker, Phone 8202 5805
Men's Worker, Phone 8202 5192
Bfriend on Facebook
Catalyst Foundation
For: older people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
Services: support services and information on aged care and ageing, social support, events, activities and community connections.
Phone 8168 8776
Free call 1800 636 368
Catalyst Foundation's LGBTIQA+ over 50s project
Gender Wellbeing Service at SHINE SA
For: people who are transgender, gender diverse and gender questioning, their family members, partners and supports.
Services: counselling and a peer support program.
Phone 7099 5300
Gender Wellbeing Service - SHINE SA
Families Like Mine at Beyond Blue
For: families of young gender diverse people, same-sex attracted and bisexual people, and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
Services: a multimedia guide that offers practical advice.
Families like mine - Beyond Blue
Multicultural
Australian Migrant Resource Centre
For: people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Services: counselling, parenting support, financial counselling, health and wellbeing programs to help people settle in Australia.
Phone 8217 9500
Migrant Resource Centre website
Australian Refugee Association
For: people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds.
Services: advice, assistance, advocacy and practical support.
Phone 8354 2951
Australian Refugee Association
Seniors
Catalyst Foundation
Previously the Seniors Information Service.
For: older South Australians, to those who are living with a disability, and to family and carers.
Services: information, support, advice and assistance to access a wide range of services, support and resources.
Phone 8168 8776
Freecall 1800 636 368
Catalyst Foundation website
My Aged Care
For: older Australians, family members, friends or someone you’re caring for.
Services: Australian Government information about aged care services.
Freecall 1800 200 422
My Aged Care website
Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)
For: older Australians.
Services: free, statewide, confidential advocacy service, information, education, support and representation.
Phone 8232 5377
Freecall 1800 700 600
Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)
Connecting to Culture
Connecting to Culture
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
For: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Services: a wide range of primary health, social and emotional wellbeing services.
Phone 8406 1600
Nunkuwarrin Yunti website
Tiraapendi Wodli Hub (Port Adelaide)
For: Aboriginal families
Services: a practical point of contact to access information, social and cultural support and services.
Phone 0410 228 451
Tiraapendi Wodli Hub (Port Adelaide)
Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Family Services
For: young Aboriginal people and their families.
Services: culturally specific support services including information, advice and group programs.
Phone 8414 8900
Freecall 1800 685 546
Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Family Services
Multicultural Youth South Australia
For: multicultural young people and young families living in South Australia.
Services: equipping young people with the knowledge, skills and resources to support their aspirations, research and policy development, sector development and capacity-building, direct service delivery and community-capacity building.
Phone 8212 0085
Multicultural Youth South Australia
Australian Migrant Resource Centre
For: people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Services: counselling, parenting support, financial counselling, health and wellbeing programs to help people settle in Australia.
Phone 8217 9500
Migrant Resource Centre website
Australian Refugee Association
For: people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds.
Services: advice, assistance, advocacy and practical support.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse
If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero).
1800 RESPECT
For: anyone experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault and their family and friends.
Services: online and telephone counselling and support, 24-hour response.
Phone 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
1800 Respect website
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
(previously Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Service)
For: women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia.
Services: information, counselling and safe accommodation options.
Phone 1800 800 098 (24 hours)
Domestic Violence Crisis Line - Women’s Safety Services
Nunga Mi:Minar
Northern Regional Aboriginal Family Violence Service
For: Aboriginal women and children affected by family violence
Services: emergency accommodation and support.
Phone 08 8367 6474
Freecall 1800 800 098 (via Domestic Violence Crisis Line)
Homelessness service provider directory
Ninko Kurtangga Patpangga
For: Aboriginal women and children affected by family violence.
Services: emergency accommodation and support.
Freecall 1800 800 098 (via Domestic Violence Crisis Line)
Women's Safety Services SA website
If you are at risk of future domestic violence
For: anyone at risk of domestic violence
Services: information about a partner or former partner, to help make decisions about your safety.
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) - SA Police
Pets owned by people escaping domestic violence
For: pet-owners escaping domestic violence in South Australia
Services: emergency boarding for pets.
Phone 1300 4777 222
Email info@rspcasa.org.au
RSPCA Safe Kennels website
Related services:
Policy-related information:
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service
For: anyone in South Australia aged 16 years and over who has been sexually assaulted.
Services: medical and counselling services, 24-hour response.
Freecall: 1800 817 421
Yarrow Place website
1800 RESPECT
For: anyone experiencing domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault and their family and friends.
Services: online and telephone counselling and support, 24-hour response.
Phone 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
1800 Respect website
Your privacy when experiencing domestic violence
If the offender is an ex-partner, it is important to remove their permission to receive or access information about you from agencies and organisations.
For: anyone experiencing family or domestic violence, and/or stalking.
Services: A guide and checklist to help you identify key organisations that will help protect your privacy.
- Suppression of Personal Details Information Guide (PDF 426.6 KB)
- Suppression of Personal Details Checklist (PDF 183.8 KB)
Disclaimer: These documents do not describe every situation or option. All effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. The information should not be a substitute for legal and/ or professional advice. To provide feedback on the contents of this guide, email wis@sa.gov.au
Safer in the Home
For: women survivors of family violence.
Services: basic home security upgrades and technology interventions to enable women to remain in the home of their choice.
Phone 0400 983 360
Safer in the Home website
Ombudsman SA
For: anyone in South Australia.
Services: investigates complaints about South Australian government and local government agencies, conducts freedom of information reviews and supports and monitors the implementation of the Information Sharing Guidelines
Phone 8226 8699
Phone 1800 182 150
Ask for Angela - safety when on a date
For: women on a date who are feeling unsafe and want to leave without drama.
Services: participating venues will offer the woman a discrete exit.
Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line
For: anyone concerned about elder abuse.
Services: information about your rights, advice and support.
Phone 1800 372 310
Employment and Training
Employment and Training
Jobactive
For: job seekers.
Services: connects you with employers.
Phone 136 268
Jobactive website
I Work for SA
For: job seekers wishing to work in government.
Services: Lists vacancies in the public sector.
Working Women's Centre
Works primarily with women who are not represented by a union, their own lawyer or other advocate.
For: women employees.
Services: free and confidential service on work-related issues.
Phone 8410 6499
Phone 1800 652 697
Working Women's Centre SA website
Fairwork Ombudsman
For: employees, employers and the community.
Services: helps everyone in Australia follow the laws that make all workplaces equal and fair.
Phone 131 394
Fairwork Ombudsman website
Policy-related information
Volunteering SA & NT
For: people willing to share their time and skills.
Services: support and resources for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.
Skills SA
For: people wanting to train for a job, advance their skills or transition to university, as well as businesses.
Services: course listings, available financial support and business support.
Phone 1800 673 097
Skills SA website
TAFE SA English Language Centre
For: newly-arrived migrants and refugees.
Services: English classes.
Phone 8226 6555
TAFE SA English Language Centre
Adult Migrant English Language Program
Finance
Finance
Financial Counselling
Phone the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007 or visit the website at https://ndh.org.au/
Financial Counsellors assist South Australians in financial difficulty by providing information, support and advocacy for their clients. Their services are free, independent and confidential.
Locate your nearest Financial Counsellor through South Australian Financial Counsellors Association (SAFCA) website or phone the helpline.
MoneySmart
Phone 1300 300 630
MoneySmart is a free website from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission that helps you make the most of your money. It has calculators, tools and tips to help you with budgeting, saving, spending, insurance, superannuation and much more.
Women's Money Toolkit
The women's money toolkit has tips and tools to help you manage your money, gain an edge on your finances and deal with life's ups and downs.
Developed by the Australian Government, the toolkit supports women to manage their unique financial challenges such as having less superannuation than men, living longer, and taking time out of paid work to care for others.
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
Phone 136 457
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit.
Superannuation
You may have lost track of some of your super if you have changed your name, address, job or lived overseas. Having several super accounts could mean multiple fees and charges are reducing your overall super investment.
You can check your super accounts through the Australian Tax Office.
Policy-related information
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
If life is in danger, phone 000 (triple zero).
For Covid-19 information, visit SA.GOV.AU: COVID-19
Women's Health Service
For: women, including women affected by domestic violence.
Services: welcoming, safe and culturally respectful clinical and wellbeing services in metropolitan Adelaide.
Phone 8444 0700
Women's Health Service website
Healthdirect
For: Everyone.
Services: phone access to trusted, quality health information and advice. 24-hour service.
Phone 1800 022 222 (24 hours)
Healthdirect website
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
For: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Services: a wide range of primary health, social and emotional wellbeing services.
Phone 8406 1600
Nunkuwarrin Yunti website
Metropolitan Youth Health Service
For: vulnerable young people aged 12 to 25, with a focus on young people under 18 years.
Services: free and confidential clinical health services including doctor/nurse clinics, sexual health, programs for pregnant and parenting young women and their partners.
Elizabeth office, phone 8255 3477
Christies Beach office, phone 8326 6053
Angle Park office, phone 8243 5637
Metropolitan Youth Health Service website
Refugee Health Service
For: recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers in the early resettlement period.
Services: free, culturally sensitive health care.
Phone 8237 3900
Freecall 1800 635 566
Refugee Health Service website
SHINE SA
For: South Australian community.
Services: sexual health services, clinics, counselling, information, LGBTIQ+ services, and resources.
For enquiries and appointments, phone 1300 794 584
For sexual healthline, phone 1300 883 793
Country callers, phone 1800 188 171
SHINE SA website
Policy-related information
Lifeline
For: anyone in crisis
Services: online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services. 24-hour service.
Phone 13 11 14 (24 hours)
Lifeline website
Mental Health Triage Service
For: anyone needing help in a mental health emergency.
Services: advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis.
Phone 13 14 65 (24 hours)
Mental Health Triage Service - SA Health
Skylight Mental Health
For: people experiencing mental illness, their families and friends.
Services: information, individual and group programs, residential respite accommodation programs, education and training.
Phone 8378 4100
Skylight Mental Health
Beyond Blue
For: everyone.
Services: supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. 24-hour service.
Phone 1300 22 4636 (24-hours)
Beyond Blue web chat
Beyond Blue email
Beyond Blue website
Policy related information
eSafetyWomen
For: women.
Services: free information, tools and webinars to help women be safe online.
Stay Smart Online
For: everyone.
Services: explains the risks and simple steps you can take to protect personal and financial information online.
Legal Services Commission
For: South Australians.
Services: free legal information, advice and grants of legal aid.
Phone 1300 366 424 (free legal help line)
Cyber-stalking and Cyber-harassment fact sheet (PDF 293 KB)
The Legal Services Commission
Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN)
Cybercrime includes use of a computer or online network to commit crimes such as fraud, online image abuse, identity theft or threats and intimidation.
For: everyone.
Services: receives reports of cybercrime, provides advice.
Protect your personal information online
The Women's Information Service has developed a guide and checklist to help protect a person's privacy.
Ask for Angela is an international campaign being introduced in South Australia to promote safety in licensed venues.
For: women on a date, and/or with someone in a licensed venue like a pub or club.
Services: If you feel unsafe at a licensed venue that is displaying Ask for Angela campaign material, you can discreetly ask the staff for ‘Angela’. This simple code word alerts venue staff that you require assistance. The staff can then help you appropriately and respectfully.
You can give us feedback about your experience using Ask for Angela using our online form, or contact the venue.
Read more on the Ask for Angela campaign and see our campaign material.
Housing and Homelessness
Housing and Homelessness
Domestic Violence Crisis Line
(previously the Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Service)
For: women in South Australia experiencing domestic violence.
Services: information, counselling, safe accommodation options.
Phone 1800 800 098 (24 hours)
Domestic Violence Crisis Line website
Nunga Mi:Minar
Northern Regional Aboriginal Family Violence Service.
For: Aboriginal women and children affected by family violence.
Services: support and emergency accommodation
Phone 08 8367 6474
Freecall 1800 800 098 (via Domestic Violence Crisis Line)
Homelessness service provider directory
Homeless Connect SA
24-hours a day, every day.
For: anyone experiencing homelessness in South Australia.
Services: information and a direct referral into homelessness services.
Phone 1800 003 308 (24 hours)
Homeless Connect SA website
Ethnic Link Services
Adelaide, the Riverland and Whyalla
For: the frail elderly and their carers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Services: supporting people to stay living in their own homes.
Phone 8241 0201
Freecall 1800 648 598
Ethnic Link Services website
Pets in private rental properties - government information
For: tenants in private rental properties.
Services: guides about renting with pets for tenants and landlords.
Pets in private rental properties
Pets owned by people escaping domestic violence
For: pet-owners escaping domestic violence in South Australia
Services: emergency boarding for pets of people affected by domestic violence.
Phone 1300 4777 222
Email info@rspcasa.org.au
RSPCA Safe Kennels website
Interpreting and Translating
Interpreting and Translating
National Relay Service
For: registered users who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, and people wanting to call someone with a hearing or speech impairment.
Services: Message relay by text, captions, voice, TTY and Auslan.
Interpreting and Translating Centre
For: anyone in South Australia.
Services: interpreting and translating services in more than 100 languages and dialects.
Law and Your Rights
Law and Your Rights
Legal Services Commission of SA
For: anyone.
Services: legal information, legal advice and may be able to assist with legal aid.
Phone 1300 366 424 (Free legal help line)
Legal Services Commission
Legal Services Commission of SA - specialist areas of support
The Child Support Unit of the Legal Services Commission - free and independent legal advice. The CSU has no connection to the Department of Human Services Child Support branch. Phone 8111 5576 or 1300 366 424
Disability Justice - resources for people with disability at risk of or experiencing abuse.
Law for You - a guide for new migrants - a basic guide for non-English speaker.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service - directly assists victims of family and domestic abuse to navigate legal matters regarding Intervention Orders and tenancy disputes. Lawyers provide legal advice and represent women who need to apply for a private Intervention Order, vary a confirmed Order or terminate a tenancy agreement. Phone 1800 246 642
Young people and the law - factsheets, publications and resources for young people or people working with young people.
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement
For: Aboriginal people in South Australia.
Services: help with family law, criminal law, stolen generation compensation claims, money issues and other services such as the Aboriginal Visitors Schemes and Aboriginal Financial Counselling Service.
Phone 8113 3777
Freecall 1800 643 222
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement
Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation
Office locations in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Ceduna, and services provided in the Spencer Gulf and West Coast Regions and to surrounding communities.
For: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault in South Australia.
Services: free community legal service.
Community Legal Centres
For: anyone.
Services: free legal advice, casework, referral and, in some cases, legal representation.
Family Court National Enquiry Centre
For: people with matters before the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Services: information about family, migration and general federal law, tips on how to behave in court, safety information, support services, descriptions of hearing types, daily court lists, court locations and helpful videos about what to expect.
Phone 1300 352 000
The Family Law Courts' National Enquiry Centre
Women's Legal Service SA
For: women.
Services: free legal services, including legal advice and information, education, training and resources.
Phone 8221 5553 or 1800 816 349
Women's Legal Service
Policy-related information
Law reform information for women in South Australia
Related information
Resources to help you with legal issues
Consumer and Business Services
For: consumers in South Australia
Services: support for people who have bought a product or paid for a service and something goes wrong.
Phone 131 882 (consumer advice)
Consumer and Business Services
Commonwealth Ombudsman
For: anyone.
Services: investigates complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by an Australian Government department or agency, including Australia Post, Centrelink, Child Support, and Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
Phone 1300 362 072
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Equal Opportunity Commission
For: people who believe they have been unlawfully discriminated against, sexually harassed or victimised.
Services: information about equal opportunity, and may be able to support you to lodge a complaint under the South Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
Phone 8207 1977
Phone 1800 188 163
Equal Opportunity Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission
For: anyone.
Services: investigates complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights including discrimination, harassment and bullying based on a person’s sex, disability, race and age.
Phone 1300 656 419
Australian Human Rights Commission
Policy-related information
Legal
Legal
Legal Services Commission of SA
The Legal Services Commission provides legal information, legal advice and grants of legal aid to South Australians.
Phone 1300 366 424 (Free legal help line)
Disability Justice - is a series of resources to provide people living with disability easier access to knowledge about their legal rights, dealing with the police and protections that are available to people in South Australia who are at risk of or experiencing abuse.
Law for You - is a basic guide to the law for new migrants living in South Australia. It is intended to help non-English speakers learn key laws and find out about services available to assist people with legal problems.
Young people and the law - provides a range of factsheets, publications and resources designed for young people or people working with young people to provide general information to young people about their rights and the law.
Women's Legal Service SA
The Women's Legal Service is a community legal centre providing women with a range of free legal services, including legal advice and information, education, training and resources.
Phone 8221 5553 or 1800 816 349
Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres are independent, not- for-profit organisations which provide legal advice, casework, referral and, in some cases, legal representation to members of the community.
There are a number of legal centres located throughout metropolitan and rural South Australia. Most centres serve people who live or work in their geographical area.
Statewide Phone Number: 1300 860 529
Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation
Family Violence Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation (SA) – FVLSAC – is a free community legal service assisting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander victim/survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault in the State of South Australia.
FVLSAC have office locations in Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Ceduna and provide services in the Spencer Gulf and West Coast Regions and to surrounding communities.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service
This service being delivered by the Legal Service Commission of SA directly assists victims of family and domestic abuse to navigate legal matters regarding Intervention Orders and tenancy disputes. Lawyers provide legal advice and represent women who need to apply for a private Intervention Order, vary a confirmed Order or terminate a tenancy agreement.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Assistance Service
Phone: 1800 246 642
Policy-related information
Managing Money and Government Payments
Managing Money and Government Payments
National Debt Helpline
For: people with debt problems.
Services: free, independent and confidential financial counselling, links to legal, health, housing and emergency food services.
Phone 1800 007 007
National Debt Helpline website
Financial Counsellors
For: South Australians in financial difficulty.
Services: free information, support and advocacy.
Locate your nearest Financial Counsellor
MoneySmart
For: Australians of all ages, backgrounds and incomes.
Services: free calculators, tools, tips and guides to help you with budgeting, saving, spending, insurance, and superannuation. Specialist resources for teachers.
Phone 1300 300 630
MoneySmart website
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
For: individuals and families on low incomes.
Services: access to safe, fair and affordable credit for for essential goods and services.
Phone 136 457
No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
Policy-related information
Child Support
For: parents who are separated or divorced.
Services: assess, collect and transfer child support payments.
Phone 131 272
The Commonwealth Department of Human Services Child Support
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
For: Australians with significant and permanent disability, and their families and carers.
Services: individualised support through funding, connection to services and information.
Freecall 1800 800 110
NDIS website
Superannuation
You may have lost track of some of your super if you have changed your name, address, job or lived overseas. Having several super accounts could mean multiple fees and charges are reducing your overall super investment.
For: Australians who have ever worked for an employer, or the self-employed who have opened a superannuation account.
Services: the Australian Tax Office can help you check on the health of your super.
Parenting and Pregnancy
Parenting and Pregnancy
Parent Helpline
For: parents of children from birth to 12 years in South Australia.
Services: telephone information.
Phone 1300 364 100
Parent Helpline website
Adults Supporting Kids (ASK)
For: parents and other people who support kids.
Services: information, free local support services or someone you can talk to.
Adults Supporting Kids (ASK) website
Parenting SA
For: parents and people who support them.
Services: free Parent Easy Guides, covering a wide range of topics about raising babies, toddlers, children and young people from birth to 18 years. Some guides are provided in languages other than English, and some are written for Aboriginal families.
The Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS)
For: South Australian families.
Services: Government information, support and health checks for new and established families.
Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS)
Policy-related information
SHINE SA
For: anyone in South Australia.
Services: sexual health services, pregnancy testing, counselling and/or referrals to appropriate services.
For enquiries and appointments, phone 1300 794 584
For the sexual healthline, phone 1300 883 793
Country callers, phone 1800 188 171
Shine SA website
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
For: Australian parents of children pre-birth to 5 years.
Services: Government advice and support on healthy pregnancy, birth, newborns, practical parenting and links to local health services. Also discusses pregnancy complications and pregnancy loss.
Phone 1800 882 436
Video Call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (7.00 am to 12 midnight)
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
Pregnancy Advisory Centre
For: women with unplanned pregnancy.
Services: pro-choice, non-judgemental, client-centred and understanding health services, professional counselling, contraception and abortion services.
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