|
NAME
|
ADDRESS
|
TOWN
|
PHONE
|
DESCRIPTION
|
WEBSITE
|
SERVICE TYPE
|
| Aboriginal Legal Service |
1st Floor, Suite 2, 9 Patrick Street |
Blacktown
|
9621 1653
|
Free legal advice for aboriginal people |
www.sracls.org.au |
Aboriginal
|
| Acquired Brain Injury Group (Seekers) |
Shop 10, 298 Windsor Street |
Richmond
|
4588 6222
|
Recreation for people with ABI |
|
Disability
|
| Active Employment |
1B Castlereagh Street |
Penrith
|
4721 8100
|
Assists people with intellectual, physical, psychiatric, sensory/neurological disabilities into open employment. |
www.activejob.com.au |
Disability employment
|
| Al Anon |
Suite 108, 114-116 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4731 1442
|
Various support groups for alcoholics and family and friends of alcoholics |
www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.au |
Drug & Alcohol
|
| All Trades Group |
Unit 2, 26-32 Abel Street |
Penrith
|
4731 4531
|
Assists school leavers into traineeships and apprenticeships |
www.alltradesgroup.com.au |
Employment
|
| Anglicare Counselling |
161 Derby Street |
Penrith
|
4731 6467
|
Relationship, family and individual counselling |
www.anglicare.org.au |
Counselling
|
| Barnardo's |
Hosking Street |
Cranebrook
|
4729 1211
|
Barnardos' strategy is to support children who may be suffering from, or who are at risk of, abuse, neglect, homelessness or poverty. Services include foster care and adoption, homelessness, adolescent support, community development, family support and mentoring. |
www.barnardos.org.au |
Family Services
|
| Barnardo's Lifestyle Option Service |
Hosking Street |
Cranebrook
|
4732 3948
|
Day programs for people with disabilities |
www.barnardos.org.au |
Disability
|
| Benchmark Business College |
Allen Arcade, 140-142 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4722 3099
|
New Apprenticeship Access Program and Registered Training Organisation |
www.benchmarkcollege.com.au |
Training
|
| BreakThru Employment Solutions |
Suite 5, Level 2, 125 Main Street |
Blacktown
|
9679 8999
|
Job Network Member specialist provider for people with disabilites. |
www.btp.com.au |
Disability Employment
|
| Bridging The Gap |
51 Phillip Street |
St Marys
|
9673 1126
|
Adolescent and family counselling 12-18 y.o. and ICAN in-school program |
|
Counselling
|
| Butucarbin Aboriginal Corporation |
28 Pringle Road |
Hebersham
|
9832 7167
|
TAFE Outreach courses such as sewing, mentoring and computer courses. |
|
Aboriginal
|
| CafŽ Horizons (Salvation Army) |
Shop 1 A, 40 Phillip Street |
St Marys
|
9623 2188
|
Working CafŽ providing qualification in Hospitality and work experience to young people |
www.salvationarmy.org.au |
Training
|
| Cawarra Women's Refuge Aboriginal Corporation |
PO Box 730 |
Kingswood
|
4721 8922
|
Medium to long term accommodation for aboriginal or pacific island women and children. |
|
Accommodation
|
| Centacare - Penrith Family Support |
12-16 Richmond Road |
Kingswood
|
4721 5331
|
Family support programmmmm and pregnancy support service |
|
Family Services
|
| Centrelink - Penrith |
598 High Street |
Penrith
|
131 021
|
Centrelink provides a range of services on behalf of the Government including Youth Allowance, Newstart, Family Payment as well as services such as Social Work service |
www.centrelink.gov.au |
Government
|
| Centrelink - St Marys |
47-49 Phillip Street |
St Marys
|
131 021
|
Centrelink provides a range of services on behalf of the Government including Youth Allowance, Newstart, Family Payment as well as services such as Social Work service |
www.centrelink.gov.au |
Government
|
| Choice Employment Solutions |
Shop 2, 125 Main Street |
Blacktown
|
9831 8715
|
Employment service for people with disabilities |
www.choicesolutions.com.au |
Disability employment
|
| Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service |
Level 1, 95 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4723 7711
|
CRS Australia delivers vocational rehabilitation services to Australian citizens or residents who have an injury, disability or health condition. We assist people who have a disability or injury to get a job or return to their job. |
www.crsrehab.gov.au |
Disability Employment
|
| Community Drug & Alcohol Centre |
42 Gidley Street |
St Marys
|
9208 5858
|
Provides information to young people and parents on drug and alcohol issues. Work with young people through counselling and group work on range of drug & alcohol issues. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Drug & Alcohol
|
| Community Health Penrith |
Soper Place |
Penrith
|
1800 222 608
|
New mum's groups, toddler taming, post-natal depression support groups |
|
Family Services
|
| Community Health St Marys |
Shop 5, Cnr East Lane & Phillip St |
St Marys
|
9833 6800
|
Counselling and services to new parents |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Family Services
|
| Daruk Aboriginal Medical Service |
2 Palmerston Road |
Mt Druitt
|
9625 4152
|
Free medical service for aboriginal people |
www.darukams.org.au |
Aboriginal
|
| Department of Community Services (DOCS) |
333 High Street |
Penrith
|
4731 622
|
Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to build stronger families and communities. In particular, helping those who are vulnerable and most in need. Providing child protection services, parenting support and early intervention, foster care, adoption services and help for communities affected by disaster. |
www.community.nsw.gov.au |
Government
|
| Department of Community Services (DOCS) |
26 Gidley & Chapel Street |
St Marys
|
9673 4777
|
Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to build stronger families and communities. In particular, helping those who are vulnerable and most in need. Providing child protection services, parenting support and early intervention, foster care, adoption services and help for communities affected by disaster. |
www.community.nsw.gov.au |
Government
|
| Department of Housing |
1 Progress Way |
Cranebrook
|
4730 4513
|
Subsidised public housing for low income earners. |
www.housing.nsw.gov.au |
Accommodation
|
| Department of Housing |
362 High Street |
Penrith
|
4721 6422
|
Subsidised public housing for low income earners. |
www.housing.nsw.gov.au |
Accommodation
|
| Diverse Sexualities Access Project |
138 Maxwell Street |
South Penrith
|
4721 5024
|
Improving access to community and generalist services for gay, lesbian and transgender young people in the Nepean area |
www.spyns.org.au |
Youth
|
| Don Bosco Youth & Recreation Centre |
Cnr Mamre Rd & Gt Western Hwy |
St Marys
|
9623 0450
|
Youth drop-in weekends 2-5pm (10-18yo), weekdays Tues - Fri 3-5.30pm (8-18yo) and Fri 7.30-10pm (12-18yo). Family sessions Wed, Thur, Sat 10.30-12. |
|
Youth
|
| Edmund Rice Community Services |
PO Box E 21 |
Mt Duitt
|
9628 0808
|
Youth refuge short term accommodation |
|
Accommodation
|
| Emu Plains Community Project |
Unit 4, Lawson Street |
Emu Plains
|
4735 8114
|
Drop In for 12 - 18 y.o's Wed 3-5.30pm & Fri 3-6.30pm - recreation and referral plus holiday programs |
|
Youth
|
| Fusion Western Sydney |
4 Gunnell Place |
Cranebrook
|
4730 3477
|
Youth Drop In 3-6pm, art & music programs, community initiative projects, holiday programs and camps |
www.fusion.org.au/nsw/cof/sydwest/ |
Youth
|
| Fusion Western Sydney |
Channel CafŽ, Calokerinos Arcade, 8/490 High Street |
Penrith
|
4722 8358
|
Drop in for young people 3-6pm Tues-Fri |
www.fusion.org.au/nsw/cof/sydwest/ |
Youth
|
| Fusion Western Sydney |
8 Forthorn Place |
St Marys
|
8805 5900
|
Supported accommodation for 16-24 yo's in a variety of housing options. Young Mum's Group. |
www.fusion.org.au/nsw/cof/sydwest/ |
Accommodation
|
| Gilgai Aboriginal Centre |
2 Bindaree Street |
Hebersham
|
9625 2952
|
Disability Family Support program working with aboriginal families |
|
Aboriginal
|
| Glenmore Park Volunteer Youth Project |
Luttrell Street |
Glenmore Park
|
4733 2700
|
Educates volunteers from the community to work with young people. Provides education for parents and the community on youth issues and parenting. Topics include safe sex, drug & alcohol, mobile phone protocols |
|
Youth
|
| Glenmore Park Youth Activites Service |
Dawson Avenue |
Glenmore Park
|
4733 2600
|
Youth Activities 11-17 yo's and Youth Family Support Service as well as school holiday activites |
|
Youth
|
| Global Skills |
Cnr High & Worth Street |
Penrith
|
4732 1469
|
Job Network Member (includes Jobsearch Training, Customised Assistance, Jobsearch Contacts and Mutual Obligation) also Personal Support Program provider |
www.globalskills.com.au |
Employment
|
| Global Youth Culture |
Simeon Road |
Orchard Hills
|
4736 8444
|
Christian youth activities and mentoring |
|
Youth
|
| Hawkesbury-Nepean Community Legal Centre |
13 Bosworth Street |
Richmond
|
4588 5618
|
Community legal centre includes education, solicitor service, aboriginal legal access worker, domestic violence assistance |
|
Legal
|
| IPC Employment |
31-33 Lawson Street |
Penrith
|
4721 1277
|
Job Network Member (includes Jobsearch Training, Customised Assistance, Jobsearch Contacts and Mutual Obligation) also Personal Support Program provider |
www.ipcemployment.com.au |
Employment
|
| IPC Employment |
28 Gidley Street |
St Marys
|
9833 8724
|
Job Network Member (includes Jobsearch Training, Customised Assistance, Jobsearch Contacts and Mutual Obligation) also Personal Support Program provider |
www.ipcemployment.com.au |
Employment
|
| JobQuest |
81 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4732 3923
|
Work For The Dole, Australian Traineeships Training Program, Youth Pathways Program and Links To Learning |
www.jobquest.org.au |
Employment
|
| Jobsupport Inc. |
5/115 Main Street |
Blacktown
|
9831 4377
|
Assist people with mild to moderate intellectual disability into open employment |
www.jobsupport.asn.au |
Disability employment
|
| Lemongrove Lodge - Mission Australia |
PO Box 385 |
Penrith
|
4721 4132
|
Shared accommodation assisting young people make transition to independent living, case management, living skills, outreach service. |
www.missionaustralia.com.au |
Accommodation
|
| Lemongrove Unit Sexual Health & HIV Health Promotion Unit |
Gascoigne Street |
Penrith
|
4734 3877
|
Information and resources relating to sexual health & HIV |
www.missionaustralia.com.au |
Health
|
| Lifecare Penrith |
2nd Floor, 11 Barber Street |
Kingswood
|
1300 130 225
|
Counselling service |
|
Counselling
|
| Macquarie Employment Training Service |
Unit 5A, 167 Prospect Highway |
Seven Hills
|
9838 0567
|
Assists people with intellectual, physical and psychiatric disabilites into open employment |
www.mets.org.au |
Disability Employment
|
| Mamre Project |
Mamre Road |
St Marys
|
9670 5321
|
Links To Learning Program and Supported Employment for people with disabilities |
|
Training
|
| Marist Youth Care |
PO Box 247 |
Mt Druitt
|
9407 2103
|
Short and medium term accommodation at Blacktown, Mt Druitt and Emu Plains. Case management and living skills programs |
www.maristyc.com.au |
Accommodation
|
| Marrinweejali Aboriginal Corporation |
3 Hindemith Avenue |
Emerton
|
9628 3031
|
Individual and group therapy. Drug & Alcohol prevention drop in centre |
|
Aboriginal
|
| Mission Australia |
28 Ayresgrove Road |
Mt Druitt
|
9675 1022
|
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme provider, Work for the Dole (Outer West), JPET and Links To Learning |
www.missionaustralia.com.au |
Training
|
| MTA Apprenticeships Plus |
Level 1, 129-133 Henry St |
Penrith
|
1300 130682
|
Apprenticeships and traineeships in the automotive industries. |
www.mtaplus.com.au |
Employment
|
| Nepean Area Disabilities Organisation Inc. |
114-116 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4731 3330
|
Disability programs including Nepean Social Club, Keen Teens Social Club, Atlas program |
www.nado.org.au |
Disability
|
| Nepean Community College |
Penrith Plaza, High Street |
Penrith
|
4721 5368
|
Community College offering wide range of courses. Includes First Aid, ESL, RSA & RSG, Greencard, Basic Computer and free literacy and numeracy classes. |
www.ncc.nsw.edu.au |
Training
|
| Nepean Hospital |
Great Western Highway & Derby St |
Penrith
|
4724 2000
|
Public hospital including 24 hour emergency, units for eating disorders, mental health, sexual assault etc. |
|
Health
|
| Nepean Interyouth |
123 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4722 3811
|
Links to Learning, JPET, Certificate in General Education, Job Club plus varied youth activities |
|
Youth
|
| Nepean Sexual Health & HIV Clinic |
The Court Building, Nepean Hospital |
Penrith
|
4734 2507
|
Full STD screening, STD clinic, doctors, nurses and counsellors available. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Health
|
| Nepean Volunteers Referral Service |
114 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4731 6523
|
Sources volunteer and work experience placements. Clients get work experience and a checkable work history as well as increased confidence & work readiness. |
|
Employment
|
| Nepean Youth Accommodation Service |
70 Lethbridge Street |
Penrith
|
4722 9139
|
Youth accommodation - refuge and medium term housing as well as case management |
|
Accommodation
|
| Nepean Youth Brokerage Service |
Suite 8, 76 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4721 1732
|
Early intervention and prevention drug & alcohol. Brokerage and casework for homeless young people (12 - 22 y.o) |
|
Accommodation
|
| Nepean Youth Brokerage Service |
PO Box 247 |
Mt Druitt
|
9625 0898
|
Short and medium term accommodation at Blacktown, Mt Druitt and Emu Plains. Case management and living skills programs |
www.maristyc.com.au |
Accommodation
|
| Nepean Youth Drug & Alcohol Service |
Wentworth Centre for Drug & Alcohol Medicine, Somerset Street |
Penrith
|
4734 1333
|
Assessment, treatment and support for treating substance abuse in young people. Includes counselling, in and out patient detox, case management, psych services |
www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au |
Drug & Alcohol
|
| North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre |
1 Poplar Street |
North St Marys
|
9673 3908
|
South Creek Mobile Youth Service (11-16 yo's) after school activities, Family Liason Worker (11-16 yo's) |
|
Youth
|
| Nova Employment |
Shop 4-8, Mall Arcade, 461 High Street |
Penrith
|
9833 2500
|
Assists people with mild to moderate intellectual disability into open employment, Transition to Work pathway program for moderate intellectual disability. |
www.novaemployment.com.au |
Disability employment
|
| Nova Employment |
11 Collins Street |
St Marys
|
9833 2500
|
Assists people with mild to moderate intellectual disability into open employment, Transition to Work pathway program for moderate intellectual disability. |
www.novaemployment.com.au |
Disability employment
|
| Obley Education Centre |
63 Forrester Road |
St Marys
|
9623 2886
|
Alternative education facility Years 7-10 for young people, aiming to re-engage them with education. |
|
Education
|
| Open House Youth Accommodation Service |
PO Box 64 |
Springwood
|
4751 5370
|
Accommodation, case management and outreach for young people |
www.openhouse.asn.au |
Accommodation
|
| Outer Western Women's Housing |
PO Box 475 |
Penrith
|
4731 6599
|
Medium term supported housing for women over 18. |
|
Accommodation
|
| Penrith Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project |
Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre, Hosking Street |
Cranebrook
|
4729 4277
|
Youth Worker and Family Worker as well as Community Nutrition Program 7.30-8.30am schooldays, Drop In Mon&Wed 3-5pm |
www.spyns.org.au |
Aboriginal
|
| Penrith City & District Business Advisory Centre Limited |
Penrith Plaza |
Penrith
|
4721 5011
|
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme provider, business training, counselling and assistance for small business. Also Certificate IV in Small Business Management. |
www.penbec.com.au |
Training
|
| Penrith City Council - Youth Services |
High Street |
Penrith
|
327832
|
Advocates and supports the interests of young people in the community and co-ordinates youth service delivery in the community. |
www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au |
Youth
|
| Penrith Community Aid |
114-116 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4731 1380
|
Food parcels and clothing for people in need |
|
Material Assistance
|
| Penrith Community Kitchen |
Shop 9 & 10 Calokerinos Arcade, 488 High Street |
Penrith
|
4721 1444
|
Provides a lunchtime meal |
|
Material Assistance
|
| Penrith Disabilities Resource Centre |
Ground Floor, 114-116 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4732 2363
|
Information, referral and advocacy service to assist the lives of people with disabilities, their carers and families. |
www.pdrc.org.au |
Disability
|
| Penrith Legal Aid |
94 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4732 3077
|
Free legal advice for family law and criminal matters. Also Cobham Court childrens matters |
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au |
Legal
|
| Penrith Personnel |
suite 24, 470 High Street |
Penrith
|
4731 2807
|
Permanent and temporary industrial and commercial job placements |
www.penrith-personnel.com.au |
Employment
|
| Penrith Streetwork Project |
3 Worth Street |
Penrith
|
4721 7750
|
Refers clients to range of services and provides health services, showers, food and office facilities for homeless young people. |
|
Youth
|
| Penrith Women's Health Centre |
Ground Floor, Old Council Chambers, Cnr Henry & Station St |
Penrith
|
4721 8749
|
Health services for women, by women includes doctor, acupuncture, massage, counselling, women's health nurse, naturopath. |
|
Health
|
| Penrith Womens Refuge |
PO Box 55 |
Penrith
|
4732 2318
|
Crisis accommodation short term, outreach service and case management for women |
|
Accommodation
|
| Police & Community Youth Club (PCYC) |
100 Station Street |
Penrith
|
4732 1755
|
The Homework Room (Tu,W,F 4-6pm), Support for Siblings(Wed6-8), Holiday Activities and Recreation (incl. boxing, kung-fu, weights, digital photography) |
www.pcyc.org.au |
Youth
|
| Police Youth Liason Officer |
Penrith Police Station, 317 High Street |
Penrith
|
4721 9444
|
Administration of the Young Offenders Act |
www.police.nsw.gov.au |
Government
|
| Police Youth Liason Officer - St Marys |
St Marys Police Station, 232 Gt Western Hwy |
St Marys
|
4733 9899
|
Administration of the Young Offenders Act |
www.police.nsw.gov.au |
Government
|
| Ready Workforce |
Shop 2, 98-100 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4722 9400
|
Permanent and temporary industrial and commercial job placements |
|
Employment
|
| Relationships Australia |
56 Woodriff Street |
Penrith
|
4731 6744
|
Provides services to support relationships includes group and individual counselling, anger management, children's self esteem and parenting support |
www.relationships.com.au |
Counselling
|
| Ropes Crossing Skilling and Employment |
51 Phillip Street |
St Marys
|
9673 1225
|
Brokerage between local people, local jobs, training and employment service providers. |
www.lendlease.com.au |
Employment
|
| Royal Blind Society Employment Service |
4 Mitchell Street |
Enfield
|
1300 134 560
|
Assists blind and vision impaired people into open or supported employment. |
www.rbs.org.au |
Disability Employment
|
| Salvation Army Employment Plus |
582-584 High Street |
Penrith
|
4734 7900
|
Job Network Member (includes Jobsearch Training, Customised Assistance, Jobsearch Contacts and Mutual Obligation), Indigenous Employment Consultant and Cafe Horizons for at risk youth 15-24 |
www.employmentplus.com.au |
Employment
|
| Salvation Army JobLink |
15-21 Boiler Close |
Prospect
|
9831 4247
|
Work For the Dole, New Careers for Aboriginal People |
www.employmentplus.com.au |
Employment
|
| Salvation Army Youth Link |
Shop 9 Post Office Arcade, Flushcombe Road |
Blacktown
|
9621 2865
|
VITEL recreation course, Cafe Horizons, Employment Skilling Programs, youth support and advocacy |
www.salvationarmy.org.au |
Youth
|
| Sexual Assault Service |
PO Box 63 |
Penrith
|
4734 2512
|
Counselling for victims of sexual assault, court support and medical service. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Counselling
|
| SkillsWest |
2229 Castlereagh Road |
Penrith
|
4721 0099
|
Registered and Group Training Organisation, Building and Construction Apprenticeships/Traineeships, Pre-Vocational Courses, various industry short courses (eg Greencard) |
www.hvtc.com.au |
Training
|
| South Penrith Youth Project |
138 Maxwell Street |
South Penrith
|
4721 5024
|
Youth Community Development Worker and Youth Programs Worker delivering school-based programs (Rock and Water, Girls Can Do Anything) to young people at local schools |
www.spyns.org.au |
Youth
|
| St Clair Youth Centre |
97 A Cook Parade |
St Clair
|
9834 2704
|
Drop In for 12 - 18 y.o's - support, referral, recreation |
www.scynt.org.au |
Youth
|
| St Vincent de Paul |
74 Cox Avenue |
Penrith
|
4731 5900
|
Emergency food and clothing and basic furniture. Referral to Mt Druitt counselling service. |
|
Material Assistance
|
| Sydney West Area Health Service |
Cnr Parker & Derby Street |
Penrith
|
4734 2120
|
The Area, through its constituent units, is committed to the pursuit of excellence in health care delivery and health advancement, efficient resource management and promotion of research and teaching.The Area exists to service the community through health advancement and the provision of accessible, quality health care |
www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au |
Health
|
| Sydwest Needle & Syringe Program |
Derby Street |
Penrith
|
1800 354 589
|
An anonymous service providing injecting equipment and information on safe injecting, vending machines dispensing syringes & condoms. Limited counselling services. Immunisation Hep A & B. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Drug & Alcohol/Health
|
| Sydwest Personnel |
Suite 201, 148 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4722 6383
|
Assists people with mild to moderate intellectual disability into open employment |
www.syd-westpersonnel.org.au |
Disability Employment
|
| TAFE - Western Sydney Institute |
O'Connell Street |
Kingswood
|
131 870
|
TAFE NSW delivers flexible study programs and services to meet the needs of students, industry and the community.Over 400 courses are offered over the Institute's seven colleges. |
www.tafe.nsw.edu.au |
Training
|
| The Junction Youth Health Medical Service |
Cnr Henry & Station Street |
Penrith
|
4731 8017
|
Free medical service for young people under 25. Access to GP, nurse, counsellor. |
www.nepeandgp.org.au |
Health
|
| The Richmond Fellowship of NSW |
PO Box 3161 |
North Strathfield
|
4735 8585
|
Wentworth Area Young Peoples Program - Supported accommodation and psycho-social rehabilitation for young people with a mental illness |
www.rfnsw.org.au |
Accommodation
|
| The Spastic Centre |
252 High Street |
Penrith
|
1300 888 378
|
Children's Services (Cerebral Palsy 0-18) and School Age Therapy. Hydrotherapy, physio, social worker, OT, speech therapies. |
www.thespasticcentre.org.au |
Disability
|
| The Warehouse |
13 Reserve Street |
Penrith
|
4721 8330
|
Free medical clinic, Schools Outreach bus, Young Mens Sexual Health Project and Sexual Diversity program |
www.fpahealth.org.au |
Health
|
| Unifam |
83 Henry Street |
Penrith
|
4732 3836
|
Individual, couple & family therapy & counselling. Mediation for families separating. Post separation parenting groups. Fee structure based on household income. |
www.unifamcounselling.org.au |
Counselling
|
| Violence Abuse & Neglect Prevention Service - Sydney West Area Health Service |
PO Box 63 |
Penrith
|
4734 2512
|
Counselling for victims of sexual assault, court support and medical service. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Counselling
|
| WASH House |
Lot 5 Kelly Cl |
Mt Druitt
|
9677 1962
|
Information & resource centre for girls and women. Crisis counselling for women & girls as well as support for mums with mental illness or intellectual disability. |
www.washhouse.org.au |
Women
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| Wentworth Area Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service |
Level 3, Borec House, 23-25 Station Street |
Penrith
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4732 2388
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Assessment and therapeutic intervention for young people with severe emotional and behavioural problems. Includes psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, mental health nurse. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Health
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| Wentworth Area Community Housing |
Suite 6, Lethbridge Court, Cnr Castlereagh St |
Penrith
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4731 5851
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Accommodation for clients listed with Department of Housing. Provision for under 18's if supported by an agency or community service. |
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Accommodation
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| Wentworth Centre for Drug & Alcohol Medicine |
Cnr Great Western Highway & Somerset Street |
Penrith
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4734 1333
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Information, referral, assessment and treatment for people with substance abuse problems. In-patient and out-patient detoxification, counselling & psychological support. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Drug & Alcohol
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| Werrington Youth Centre |
PO Box 20 |
Werrington
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4732 1562
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After school and holiday programs as well as drop-in at Werrington Youth Centre, weekdays 3-6pm |
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Youth
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| Wesley Counselling Services |
30 Copeland Street |
Kingswood
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4732 2357
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Free financial & gambling counselling. CreditLine (financial counselling) - 4731 2598. Gambling counselling - 4731 3511. |
www.wesleymission.org.au |
Counselling
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| Wesley Dalmar Nepean Adolescent & Family Services |
Suite 2, 438 High Street |
Penrith
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4721 8070
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Adolescent and family counselling 12-18 y.o, parenting group, ReConnect early intervention and "Connect" and "Kinks & Bends" in-school programs |
www.wesleymission.org.au |
Counselling
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| Westclub |
123 Evan Street |
Penrith
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4721 8187
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Social and recreation club for people with mental illness Wednesday 10am to 3pm |
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Disability
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| Western Adolescent Team |
Buran & Kelly Close |
Mt Druitt
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9881 1230
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Services for young people including counselling, needle exchange, mobile outreach, drop-in, drug & alcohol counselling. |
www.wahs.nsw.gov.au |
Youth
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| Western Sydney Drug & Alcohol Resource Centre |
Suites 1&2, 513-519 High Street |
Penrith
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4732 1999
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Information & referral agency on drug and alcohol issues. Provides referrals to other organisations for counselling, rehab, detox or support. Delivers "Crossroads" lifeskills program for Year 11 & 12 school students |
www.wesdarc.org.au |
Drug & Alcohol
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| Westworks |
123 Evan Street |
Penrith
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4721 8187
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Placing people with mental illness into supported employment |
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Disability employment
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| Work Directions |
Shop 2,570 High Street |
Penrith
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4723 7999
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Job Network Member (includes Jobsearch Training, Customised Assistance, Jobsearch Contacts and Mutual Obligation) also Personal Support Program provider |
www.workdirections.com.au |
Employment
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| Workline Employment |
Suite 4, 1st Floor, 8-10 Castlereagh Street |
Penrith
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4721 5755
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Group Training Organsiation and specialist placement services for traineeships and apprenticeships |
www.penrithchamber.org.au |
Employment
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| WSROC Training College |
Unit 13, 18 Third Avenue |
Blacktown
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9676 3582
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Traineeships business, retail, IT. |
www.wsrocgroup.com.au |
Training
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| Young Christian Workers at Colyton Neighbourhood Centre |
25 Union Street |
Granville
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9682 6719
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Homework Centre at Colyton Neighbourhood Centre Wednesday afternoons |
www.ycw.org.au |
Youth
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| Youth Action Policy Association Western Sydney Project |
Suite 7, Level 1, 48 Macquarie Street |
Parramatta
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9687 1466
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Supporting youth community development in Western Sydney |
www.yapa.org.au |
Youth
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