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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS

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Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Inc. (ALRM)

Address: 321-325 King William St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8113 3700 (24 hour emergencies), 1800 643 222
Fax: 08-8113 3755
Email: info@alrm.org.au
Website: www.alrm.org.au

Services
�  Legal advice and counselling
�  Legal representation - civil, criminal, family and human rights matters
�  Community legal education - including provision of speakers to community groups
�  Financial counselling
�  Information, referral and representation on corporate matters including native title, land agreements, incorporation and enterprise activities
�  Low Income Support Program - counselling, budgeting, financial advice for Aboriginal people facing financial hardship
�  Aboriginal Justice Advocacy Committee (AJAC) - monitors state government compliance with recommendations of Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
�  APY Lands Restorative Justice
�  Support for Aboriginal people in custody across South Australia - Aboriginal Visitors Scheme

Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc. (ARAS)

Address: 16 Hutt St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8232 5377 / 1800 700 600
Fax: 8232 1794
Email: aras@agedrights.asn.au
Website: www.sa.agedrights.asn.au

Services
�  Information, support and representation regarding rights and entitlements of older people using aged care services
�  Offer strategies and options to assist older people to protect and safeguard them
�  Advocacy for the rights of older Aboriginal people when using aged care services throughout SA
�  Assistance with policies that ensure older people's rights
�  Assistance with development of consumer groups
�  Public education and awareness including the provision of speakers for residential care services, community groups, service providers and students.

Alateen Family Groups SA Inc.

Address: 1st Floor 5 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000,, Australia
Telephone: 8212 6824
Email: sa-alanon@hotmail.com
Website: www.alanon.cjb.net

Services
�  Support for families and friends affected by someone's drinking

Bfriend

Address: 1st Floor, 10 Pitt St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8202 5805, 8202 5192
Fax: 8202 5807
Email: bfriend@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
Website: www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au/bfriend

Services
�  Support for newly identifying same sex attracted, gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual people and those who are exploring their sexuality/ gender identity
�  Short term support for newly identifying people from a trained volunteer who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender - including regular, short term, support groups for newly identifying people; information forums; regional work in the South East and Lower Eyre Peninsula
�  Information and resources
�  Community development work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, workers and organisations
�  Consultancy and training to organisations, government and the community

Bicycle Institute of SA Inc. (BISA)

Address: Meets at Conservation Council of SA, Level 1, 157 Franklin St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Email: secretary@bisa.asn.au
Website: www.bisa.asn.au

Services
� Advocacy for a safe and pleasant cycling environment in South Australia
� Promotion of interest in safety for cyclists and safer bicycle use for all
� Encouragement and promotion of cycling in all its forms and of planning to facilitate greater use of bicycles
� Bi-monthly newsletter
� Strategic community projects including Bicycles for Refugees - recycling bikes in good condition for donation to newly arrived refugee families via Australian Refugee Association
� Support for local Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) in workplaces, suburbs and Local Government

Box Factory Community Centre

Address: 59 Regent St South, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8203 7749
Fax: 8227 0714
Email: bfcc@adelaidecitycouncil.com
Website: www.adelaidecitycouncil.com

Services
� Adult community education - offers a range of classes, courses and support groups
� Art exhibition space
� Community cooking and food gatherings
� Facilities for community use - including classrooms, kitchen, large community room, lift, garden including tabletop community gardens managed by Secateurs Community Gardening Group
� Internet access available Mon - Fri 4pm - 9pm; Sat 10am - 3pm
� Playgroup Sat am
� Office facilities - computers, photocopying, scanner, data projector, PA
� Recreation activities - including improvisation, games, theatre, film, Brown Owl craft group, Esperanto, tai chi, Feldenkrais, yoga, meditation
� Special community events - BBQ breakfasts, markets, performances, talks and community garage sale

Brain Injury Network SA Inc. (BINSA)

Address: 70 Light Sq, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8217 7600
Fax: 8211 8164
Email: info@binsa.org
Website: www.binsa.org

Services
� Advocacy - individual and general
� Information and referral
� Springboard Program - rehabilitation therapy and education program for adults with severe and multiple physical and cognitive disabilities following an experience of brain injury, held Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm, referral through Disability SA
� Learning and Lifeskills Program - information and education through seminars, short courses and workshops in both city and country; Promoting awareness of acquired brain injury to the general community through Brain Injury Awareness Week and country forums
� Reconnect program - 6-8 week program to bridge the gap between formal rehabilitation and community living
� Support groups for people with acquired brain injury and for partners of people with acquired brain injury

Byron Place Community Centre

Address 61-67 Byron Pl, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone 8217 9600
Fax 8231 8032
Email: marjorie.schofield@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
Website: www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au

Services
� Advocacy
� Amenities - including tea and coffee, laundry, shower and toilet facilities
� Assessment, referral and case management
� Baggage storage for clients for up to 2 months, mail collection and telephone
� Counselling
� Information and referral
� Housing Legal Clinic Wed 10am - 12noon
� Education programs - including maths, English, living skills training, literacy and numeracy classes, computer classes
� Recreation
� Support groups

Centacare Catholic Family Services

Address: 45 Wakefield St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8210 8200, 1800 114 010
Fax: 8224 0930
Email: cfs@centacare.org.au
Website: www.centacare.org.au

Services
ACCESS programs - employee assistance programs, critical incident debriefing and organisational consultancy
� Adelaide Diocesan AIDS Council - support for people with HIV or AIDS
� Louise Place - accommodation and support for young mothers and young pregnant women

COMMUNITY SERVICES
� Accommodation
- Centacare Adelaide Hills/Murraylands Support & Accommodation Service
- Centacare Youth Services Barossa
- Centacare Youth Services Playford
- Centacare Youth Services Whyalla
� Centacare Support Training & Intervention Services - Morphett Vale - support for people with mental illness
� Domestic violence support - Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service
� Community centre - Wandana Community Centre
� Drug Court Supported Housing - including accommodation and advocacy in north-western Adelaide for people 18-30 years who have been referred by the Drug Court Diversion Program
� Mental health support programs - Centacare Support Training & Intervention Services - Hindmarsh
� School counselling services in Catholic primary schools in metropolitan Adelaide and Riverland
� Women's Supported Housing - accommodation and support for women who are homeless and have recently been in prison or involved in the criminal justice system, tel. 8252 2311

DISABILITY SERVICES
� Respite care, supported accommodation and day options for people with intellectual disability - Centacare Disability Services

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP SERVICES
� Family outreach services - Mile End; Salisbury; The Corner Store
� Family life education - program for schools and other groups covering sexuality, relationships, contraception, safe sex
� Family planning advice and counselling - Natural Fertility Services
� Family relationship education, including courses in marriage preparation, parenting, separation
� Family relationship services, including counselling, mediation, parenting support - Mount Gambier; Murray Bridge
� Parenting support - Northern Parent Resource Program

Chinese Welfare Services of SA Inc.

Address: 222 Grote St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8212 2988
Fax: 8212 2988
Email: chinesewelfare@bigpond.com

Services
� Welfare services - including counselling, information and referral about migration, legal issues, education, employment, recreation, accommodation and relationship problems
� Community Settlement Services Scheme - support for newly arrived migrants and refugees including advocacy, information and referral
� Adult community education - including English and Mandarin conversation groups
� Recreation - chi gong, tai chi, cultural singing and dancing
� Tax Help - July to October

Christ Church Community Centre

Address: 62 - 72 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide, SA 5006 Australia
Telephone: 8267 2673
Fax: 8267 2789
Email: info@communityoutreach.com.au
Website: www.communityoutreach.com.au

Services
� Parenting group Wed 10.30am - providing social support for parents of young families
� English conversation class - Tues 10am - 12 noon
� Community Caf� - drop in for refreshments in a welcoming environment
� 4U Fitness for Mums - Tues 9.30am - 10.15am, Thurs 10am - 10.45am. Outdoor child-friendly sessions for all ages and fitness levels
� Mums & Bubs Play Caf� - Fri 10.30am - 12 noon
� Connect Youth Group - fornightly Fri 5.30pm - 7.30pm, ages 12-18
� Caf� Church - fellowship, music and teaching, Sun 7pm - 8pm

COTA Seniors Voice

Address: 16 Hutt Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8232 0422
Fax: 8232 0433
Email: seniorsvoice@seniorsvoice.org.au
Website: www.seniorsvoice.org.au

Services
� Advocacy for seniors' well-being and full participation in the community
� Networking clubs - socialisation program for older people throughout South Australia
� Every Generation - annual festival held in October celebrating the contribution made by older South Australians to the community
� Home Maintenance Service for members, tel. 1300 658 842
� Legal advice and referral
� Peer education programs on health and well being, including medicines and depression
� Strength for Life - physical activity program
� Public education and awareness - conferences and seminars
� Social action and advocacy
� Recreation - day trips, short holidays
� Tax Help - July to October

Drug & Alcohol Services SA - Community Services

Address: 74 Hill St, North Adelaide 5006 Australia
Telephone: 1300 13 1340
Email: aras@agedrights.asn.au
Website: www.dassa.sa.gov.au

Services
� Counselling, assessment and referral for people from any age group with alcohol and other drug related problems
� Counselling and support for family members and friends
� Information sessions for community groups
� Consultation, education and training for other professionals on alcohol and other drug issues

Families SA

Address: Level 7, EDS Centre, 108 North Tce, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8226 7000 (general enquiries); 8226 6735 (customer information line)
Fax: 8413 9003
Email: customer.families@dfc.sa.gov.au
Website: www.families.sa.gov.au

Services
Family & Personal Services - Families SA provides a wide range of services to promote the welfare of families and the well-being of individuals in the community. These include:
� Intake & Assessment Team - a crisis intervention, assessment and first contact team, working with individuals and families in crisis to ensure the earliest resolution, referral, or appropriate transfer within Families SA. Handles all initial child protection notifications and short term crisis assistance to victims of domestic violence
� Referral to foster care or other alternative care options for children and young people who cannot remain at home
� Child & Family Team - for children aged to 12 years and their families. Covers children under long term guardianship, follow-up of child protection cases and court work on existing child protection cases
� Adolescent & Family Teams/Long Term Teams - offer assessment and referral services for young people aged 12-18 years. Services are provided for vulnerable young people at risk of harm to themselves and others, young people who offend, and young people under the guardianship of the Minister

Anti-Poverty Services
� Financial counselling - information, advice and assistance to clients in financial difficulty, talks to community groups, help with community projects and courses in personal money management
� Emergency financial assistance - available to families and individuals who are unable to provide or obtain basic necessities due to exceptional circumstances
� Children's payments - when it is necessary for a child to live apart from their natural parents for reasons of safety and well-being, Families SA may contribute financially to provide a stable environment
� Concessions - a variety of concession schemes assist people in financial hardship:
- electricity concessions are available to pensioners and social security beneficiaries
- funeral assistance may be given towards burial of people who had limited financial resources, or to relations who may be unable to meet the expense
- remissions on council rates, water and sewerage rates and emergency services levy are available to some pensioners, low income earners, Seniors Card holders and beneficiaries
- transport concession cards are available to people receiving unemployment, sickness or special benefits and their dependent spouses
- state concession cards are available in some circumstances to people who are not eligible for a pension. These are income tested
� Seniors Card, tel. 1800 307 758, www.seniorscard.com.au - available to people aged 60 years and over who are permanent residents of South Australia and are not working more than 20 paid hours per week. Entitle holders to Government concessions as well as discounts on products and services provided by retailers and service providers who support the program. Application forms are available at all Australia Post outlets
� Information and resources - www.dfc.sa.gov.au/financial

Federation of Polish Organisations in SA Inc.

Address: Dom Polski Centre, 230 Angas St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8232 1464
Fax: 8232 2714
Email: fedpolsa@polishfederation.org.au
Website: www.polishfederation.org.au

Services
� Welfare services - emergency financial or other assistance to individuals and families in crisis
� Polish Social Support Service - volunteers provide transport help, home and hospital visiting, assistance with shopping
� Community Aged Care Packages - tel. 8223 6155
� Polish meals program - delivers hot meals to clients in the metropolitan area, Mon - Fri
� Polish Active Seniors Program - maintaining health and wellbeing, support for carers, social activities

Friends of Child & Youth Health - Payneham Branch

Telephone: 8303 1544
Fax: 8161 8199
Email: lynne.whitcher@health.sa.gov.au
Website: www.cyh.com\friendsparentgroups

Services
� Meet regularly for friendship and social activities
� Regular committee meetings
� Parent and child lending library
� Information about local community facilities
� Coffee mornings

Greek Welfare Centre SA

Address: 96 Wright St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8212 5100
Fax: 8212 6816
Email: enquiries@greekwelfaresa.org.au
Website: www.greekwelfaresa.org.au

Services
� Welfare services - including information and referral; support services for women, young people, families and older people; assistance with social security, access to government and community services, casework, crisis intervention, referral to legal services
� Greek meals service - for frail and aged members of the Greek community. Hot three course meals are delivered by volunteers between 10am and 12.30pm weekdays. Frozen meals available for the weekend
� Community education and awareness
� Health and wellbeing programs
� Seniors groups, low vision awareness group

Horizons Volunteer Program

Address: c/- Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre, North & West Country, 43 Franklin St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8202 5002, 1800 059 059
Fax: 8211 8821

Services
� Respite - out of home respite. Including shopping, social activities and accompanying a client to an appointment
� Social support - including friendly visiting and regular phone calls

Housing SA

Address: Riverside Centre, North Tce, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 13 1299 �
Fax: 8207 0799
Email: housing@dfc.sa.gov.au
Website: www.housing.sa.gov.au

Services
� Public housing - rental housing for low income households and people with special needs in country and metropolitan areas
� Private Rental Assistance Program - financial assistance to eligible customers may consist of bond guarantees and payments of rent in advance or rent in arrears, including assistance into supported accommodation
� Housing for Aboriginal people
� Housing for young people - Direct Lease Youth Priority Scheme for people aged 16-25, medium term housing program for youth who face barriers to private rental accommodation
� Special needs housing programs - assistance to community groups to provide a range of accommodation services through programs for new migrants, people in crisis, homeless people, people with disabilities and boarding house tenants
� Student Housing Program provides appropriate and affordable accommodation to eligible tertiary students in South Australia
� Housing Improvement Branch - assists people living in private rental accommodation only, tel. 8207 0504, 8207 0507
� Urban Renewal Program - improvement of the physical, economic and social environment of specific communities
� Planning, development and policy determination for public housing needs
� Public housing programs development and evaluation

Indian Australian Association of SA

Address: Clubrooms: 6 Blamey Ave, Broadview, SA 5083 Australia
Telephone: 8367 6613
Mobile: 0431 194 854
Email: iaaofsa@gmail.com
Website: www.iaasa.asn.au

Services
� Promotion of Indian culture
� Cultural and recreational activities - including Mela annual cultural festival; Independence Day; Diwali
� Information and support for new arrivals - including monthly social events

Karpandi Womens Centre

Address: 210 Wright St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8211 6300, 8211 8344
Fax: 8212 6457
Email: karpandi@sabaptist.asn.au
Website: www.baptistcaresa.org.au

Services
� Outreach service, providing practical support, referral and case management
� Drop-in centre - shower, laundry and kitchen facilities, recreation, play facilities for children
� Lunch, Mon - Thurs 12 noon - 1pm
� Women's and children's programs - including arts and crafts, health services, counselling, accommodation advocacy
� Westcare and Karpandi Arts - indigenous women's craft, Tues 10.30am - 2.30pm; community art workshop Wed 12.30pm - 3pm; Wright Street Choir, Wed 7pm - 9pm
� Meeting/activity space - for groups and programs that assist and support women

Legacy Club of Adelaide Inc.

Address: 102-104 Franklin St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8231 9812, 1800 534 229; 8346 3005, 8379 5904 (a.h.)
Fax: 8231 7791
Email: general.manager@legacyadelaide.org.au
Website: www.legacy.com.au

Services
� Personal contact and support
� Assistance with housing maintenance and other problems
� Financial assistance including grants and loans
� Referral to community and legal services
� Assistance with claims and appeals for war widows pensions
� Education assistance and youth activities

Magdalene Centre

Address: 26 Moore St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8305 9382
Fax: 8232 6906
Email: magdalenecentre@anglicare-sa.org.au
Website: www.anglicare-sa.org.au/magdalene-centre

Services
� Information, advocacy, referral & crisis support service
� Financial counselling
� Housing Legal Clinic (Tues 1-3pm)
� Tenants Information & Advisory Service (Tues 9.30am-3pm)
� No Interest Loans Scheme
� Dress to Impress - free formal clothing for interviews, court appearances
� Community playgroup (Thurs 10am - 12 noon)
� SMART Recovery
� Various community groups - art, cooking, financial literacy
� Drop in meal service (Sat 6-8pm)
� Opportunity shop
� Volunteer program

Migrant Resource Centre of SA Inc. (MRC)

Address: 59 King William St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8217 9500
Fax: 8217 9556
Email: admin@mrcsa.com.au
Website: www.mrcsa.com.au

Services
� Settlement assistance for newly arrived migrants and refugees - including short term torture and trauma counselling, immigration and employment advice
� Coglin Street Community Centre - meeting rooms and small hall for educational, recreational and cultural activities
� Commmunity Cultural Development Program for migrant and refugee artists and arts workers
� Information and referral
� Cultural competence training
� Meeting/activity space
� Men's Talk - supporting men of refugee background
� Newly Arrived Youth Support Service (NAYSS) - for young people aged 12-21, provided with Anglicare SA Inc.
� Refugee women's program and forums
� Support for refugee families at risk - Family Relationships Counselling and Education Service and Supporting Refugee Families program
� Volunteer program - volunteer recruitment and training to support volunteers working in all program areas
� Youth program for young people under 25

Multicultural SA

Address: 24 Flinders St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8226 1944; 1800 063 535
Fax: 8226 1955
Email: multiculturalsa@sa.gov.au
Website: www.multicultural.sa.gov.au

Services
� Interpreting and translating services - Interpreting & Translating Centre
� Contributes to improving equitable access to government services for people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
� Fosters a coordinated approach to multicultural affairs across government
� Promotes the benefits of cultural diversity and fosters community harmony
� Informs and consults with ethnic community organisations and promotes cooperation among groups involved in multicultural affairs
� Supports ethnic community festivals and events
� Administers funding grants - Multicultural Grants Scheme
� Supports and recommends special initiatives such as those for multicultural youth, women and the aged
� Supports the development of community volunteers
� Multicultural Life magazine
� Convenes SA Multicultural Forum and Regional Advisory Committees
� Provides information for students and teachers on multicultural issues

Multicultural Youth SA Inc. (MYSA)

Address: Shop 9, Millers Arcade, Hindley St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8212 0085
Fax: 8212 0650
Email: info@mysa.com.au
Website: www.mysa.com.au

Services
� Advocacy, information, casework and referral
� Community Settlement Services Scheme - support for newly arrived migrants and refugees
� Financial and goods support for young refugees at risk
� Multicultural Youth Development Fund - financial assistance for community groups to initiate projects for new arrivals
� Northern Multicultural Youth Services - casework, information and community initiatives in the northern suburbs
� Outreach programs and services in the community including schools
� Leadership and mentor programs
� Policy and research
� Project assistance - for organisations developing programs to meet the needs of CALD youth
� Recreation - including social activities and camps
� Training and resource development for mainstream agencies
� Volunteering and employment pathway programs

Muslim Womens Association of SA Inc.

Address: 220 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8212 0800, 0439 002 305
Fax: 8410 6835
Email: mwa222@hotmail.com

Services
� Welfare services - including financial counselling and assistance, settlement assistance, information and referral, new arrivals information sessions
� Community Settlement Services Scheme - support for newly arrived migrants and refugees including advocacy, information and referral
� Cross cultural training sessions for service providers, community groups and schools
� English classes and support
� Recreation

National Council for Single Mothers & their Children Inc.

Address: 102a Gawler Pl, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: Support line: 1300 725 470. Office: 8359 3586, 0409 697 343
Fax: 8223 2330
Email: ncsmc@ncsmc.org.au
Website: www.ncsmc.org.au

Services
� Advocacy on behalf of single mothers, sole parent families and member organisations
� Analysis and research - government policy and programs, social trends and sole parent issues
� Community education
� Information and referral - including information for single mothers regarding new and proposed changes to the Child Support Scheme, income support recipients and family law

National Parks & Reserves SA

Address: Chesser House 91 - 97 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8204 1910
Email: aras@agedrights.asn.au
Website: www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks

Services
� Management of parks and reserves - over 300 reserves set aside for conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage and for public recreation
� Information about parks and reserves
� Environmental education - for community groups, students and industry groups
� Friends of Parks - volunteers in over 100 groups throughout SA provide practical help and support for National Parks & Reserves SA. Contact Volunteer Support Unit, Tel. 8124 4785
� Management of the Heysen Trail, a 1200 km walking trail extending from the Fleurieu Peninsula to the Flinders Ranges

Parenting SA

Address: Level 1, 295 South Tce, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8303 1660
Fax: 8303 1653
Email: michelle.gordon@cywhs.sa.gov.au
Website: www.parenting.sa.gov.au

Services
� Information for parents - free Parent Easy Guides on 70 topics available from community locations throughout SA and from Parenting SA's website, including topics for Aboriginal and non-English speaking families � Information and referral via website - parenting groups and parent education courses
� Funds allocation - one-off grants for groups of parents, community agencies and voluntary organisations to provide support to parents, advertised annually

Relationships Australia (SA) Inc.

Address: 55 Hutt St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8223 4566, 1800 182 325
Fax: 8232 2898
Website: www.rasa.org.au

Services
� Family and relationship counselling and support - including family and domestic violence, support for adults who were subjected to childhood sexual abuse, sexual concerns counselling
� Family, relationship and parent education - including Family and Relationships courses on developing skills to create and sustain relationships and deal with difficulties
� Family Relationship Centre Salisbury / Elizabeth
� Domestic violence counselling
� Drought Support - counselling and support to individuals and families affected by drought (Riverland, Berri)
� Family Dispute Resolution and post-separation services
� Children's Contact Service - support for separated families at Adelaide, Berri, Campbelltown, Hindmarsh and Salisbury
� Gambling counselling - Gambling Help Services SA at Adelaide, Marion, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Berri, Mount Barker, Murray Bridge and Ridgehaven
� Information and referral
� Library and bookshop - specialising in relationships, parenting, mental health, life skills, childhood sexual abuse, family and domestic violence
� MOSAIC - counselling and support for people affected by HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C
� Australian Institute of Social Relations - professional education and training (Hindmarsh)
� PEACE Multicultural Services (Personal Education and Community Empowerment) - multicultural program providing HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and problem gambling support, education and information to culturally and linguistically diverse communities (Hindmarsh)
� Post Adoption Support Services (PASS) - support for birth parents and families, persons who have been adopted, and adoptive parents and families; professional development on adoption-related issues
� Skills for Living - courses on learning positive ways to connect with others
� Skills for Working - tailored courses for individuals and workplaces to develop their work skills. Topics can include conflict management, team building, stress management and counselling
� Strengthening Communities - free education and training for community groups

SA Writers Centre Inc.

Address: 2nd Floor, Malcolm Reid Bldg, 187 Rundle St East, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8223 7662
Fax: 8232 3994
Email: sawriters@sawc.org.au
Website: www.sawc.org.au

Services
� Resource centre for writers of all ages and levels of experience
� Assistance and support for new and established writers on all aspects of writing and publishing
� Office facilities - access to studio space, photocopier
� Library - reference books and books donated by South Australian writers
� Information about writing groups in metropolitan and country South Australia
� South Australian Writers Festival - biennial

Seniors Information Service Inc. (SIS)

Address: 76 Waymouth St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8168 8776, SA Country freecall 1800 636 368
Fax: 8221 5697
Email: information@seniors.asn.au
Website: www.seniors.asn.au

Services
� Information and referral on general issues concerning older people, their families and carers
� Information to assist older people to live independently in their own homes
� Information on aged care facilities including locations, current vacancies and costs. Aims to assist clients to obtain accommodation on a long term or respite basis but does not arrange placements. Assistance with application forms by appointment
� Information on housing options including retirement village accommodation (rental, entry contribution and resident funded units). Retirement Accommodation Directory and vacancy registers available for these accommodation types
� Referral to appropriate complaints agencies regarding residential care, retirement villages, home support and other services
� Fact sheets on health and well-being, housing options, care and support options, legal or financial issues and lifestyle
� Provision of speakers to community groups
� Seminars on topics for younger retirees on retirement housing
� Seniors Internet Lounge - free internet access for older people, assistance with access to information and training in computer skills provided by volunteers

South Australian Lebanese Womens Association Inc.

Address: 1st Floor 220 Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8211 9233
Fax: 8211 9233
Email: salwanouha@bigblue.net.au
Website: www.communitywebs.org/SALebaneseWomens

Services
� Health and welfare services - including counselling, financial counselling, information and referral, advocacy, home visiting and support groups
� English language classes, Wed, Thurs 11am - 2pm
� Cross-cultural training for professionals
� Settlement assistance for newly arrived migrants

UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide Inc.

Address: 10 Pitt St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8202 5111
Fax: 8211 8041
Email: enquiries@ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
Website: www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au

Services
� Financial counselling, tel. 8202 5180 - assistance with court debt matters, managed budgets, negotiating with creditors, pre-bankruptcy counselling, support through bankruptcy, investment referrals and simple budgets for people who wish to save for long term goals
� Goodwill Stores, tel. 8262 4437 - collection and distribution of donated clothing through opportunity shops located at Adelaide, Blackwood, Brooklyn Park, Christies Beach, Dry Creek, Elizabeth Park, Findon, Goolwa, Holden Hill, Morphett Vale, Mount Barker, Salisbury
� People Learning Useful Skills (PLUS) - workshops include a variety of craft classes such as oil painting, ceramics, leatherwork and gardening
� Do Care - Friendly visiting for people over 60 and younger people with disabilities and their carers living at home
� Telelink - telephone support linking groups of 5-8 people in a weekly telephone hook-up
� In Your Street - facilitates links with neighbours to assist people with practical or social needs
� Violet's Visitors - volunteers and their pets visit older people in their homes, tel. 8375 1104
� Wesley 4 Training, tel. 8202 5850 - education and training including volunteer training, Adult & Community Education (ACE) literacy, numeracy and life skills classes, pre-vocational training, certificate courses and traineeships
� Grants - Forsyth Community Grants for projects that support marginalised people; Geytenbeek Social Enterprise Grants for business enterprises that benefit the community
� UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide - Christies Beach

AGED CARE
� Rehabilitation and home care services
� Disability & Mental Health Services
� Health Access
� Home Support Services
� Multicultural Home Support Program

RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE FACILITIES
� Aldersgate
� Murray Mudge

FAMILY & PERSONAL SUPPORT
� Counselling - Childhood Sexual Abuse Counselling Service, Family & Relationship Counselling
� Domestic violence counselling and assistance - Domestic Violence Helpline
� Drug and alcohol rehabilitation - Kuitpo Community
� Legal advice and referral - Central Community Legal Service
� Support for newly identifying gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual people - Bfriend
� Support for carers - Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre, North & West Country; Carers Mediation & Counselling Service
� Support for homeless people - Byron Place Community Centre
� Telephone counselling - Lifeline Centre - Adelaide

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
� Accommodation support - Homelink SA
� Recreation and community participation
� North East Networks
� Respite service for carers - Take Five

YOUNG PEOPLE
� Support for young people who are homeless or at risk
� Reconnect program, located at Paralowie Youth Service
� SideStreet Counselling Service
� Youth & Parent Services
� Streetlink Youth Health Service

Victim Support Service Inc. (VSS)

Address: 11 Halifax St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8231 5626, 1800 182 368
Fax: 8231 545
Email: info@victimsa.org
Website: www.victimsa.org

Services
� Advocacy for the rights of crime victims
� Counselling to address impact of crime
� Information dissemination - including newsletter, resource centre
� Support services for victims of crime - including Court Companion Service, assistance with Victim Impact Statements
� Support groups for people who have been affected by crime
� Advocacy for reform of the criminal justice system
� Provision of speakers to address community groups
� Training seminars for professionals who have contact with victims of crime, including armed holdup awareness seminars for groups of employees in cash handling organisations

Working Womens Centre Inc. (WWC)

Address: 1st Floor, Station Arcade, 52 Hindley St, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 8410 6499; 1800 652 697
Fax: 8410 6770
Email: wwc@wwc.org.au
Website: www.wwc.org.au

Services
� Information, support and advocacy to women who work or who are seeking work on work related issues such as unfair or unlawful termination, negotiating contracts of employment, wages and working conditions, health issues at work, sexual harassment, workplace bullying and discrimination
� Project work on issues such as outwork, workplace bullying, work and family, rehabilitation and return to work after injury and the impact of domestic violence on women workers and their workplaces
� Training and information sessions to schools, TAFE, universities, organisations and community groups
� Referral to other agencies