Your Wellbeing
is Our Priority

At the Woolloomooloo Connection we priorities your wellbeing.
We have made it easy to access any service that you might need.
If you just want to reach out and are not sure where to start get in touch with us and we will make your pathway forward easy.

Find a Service

No Matter Who You Are

Services For Seniors

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Woollo Elders Group
Community group starting up for locals aged 50+.
Led by community members with support from BaptistCare HopeStreet. 
To get involved or find out more call 8061 1500.

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre 
Senior services, support, classes 
Where: 31 Nicholson St, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 83746323

Reg Murphy Community Centre
Support services for Over 55s, meals-on-wheels referral, volunteer prepared meals, support and referral options available
Where: 19 Greenknowe Av, Potts Point
Open Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm
Contact: 8374 6310 (Bishop Layera or Jessica Mayr
for Meals On Wheels)

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

  • Elder Abuse Helpline
    ph: 1300651192

  • ACAT Assessment Team - Camperdown 
    Prince Alfred Hospital, Lvl 7, King George V Building, Missenden Rd, Camperdown 
    ph: 02 95159800/ 1800200422 (intake) 

  • City of Sydney Meals on Wheels
    ph: 8512 4230/ ph: 1800 200 422 for referrals 

  • Older Person Advocacy Network
    6am-10pm
    ph: 1800 700 600

Womens Services

 

LOCAL SERVICES

BaptistCare HopeStreet Women’s Space 
Drop in M, T, Th 12-4pm 
Showers, laundry facilities, counselling, groupwork 
Where: 359 Bourke St, Darlinghurst 
Contact: 8061 1555

Women’s Health Clinic 
Bulk billing 
Where: Shop 11, 162 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 93572694

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

  • Rape Crisis Centre 
    For women experiencing or at risk of sexual assault, domestic and family violence
    Ph: 98187216  1800424017

  • Women and Girls Emergency Centre 
    Crisis accommodation support 
    Redfern/ Kings Cross
    Ph: 93194088

  • Lou’s Place 
    Sydney’s only daytime women’s refuge, support for women in crisis 
    Hours: M, W, Th, F | 8.30am-3.30pm Tues | 8.30-2pm  
    Where: 182 Victoria Street, Kings Cross 
    Services: B’fast 8.30am   Lunch 12.30pm 
    Ph: 93584553

Mens Services

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Matthew Talbot Hostel 
Crisis accommodation for Men, over 18’s no children
Where: 22 Talbot Place, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 029358102
Email: matthewtalbot@vinnies.org.au

The Bourke Street Program 
Case management, counselling, living skills program, psychological services, post-rehabilitation living skills program
Where: 140 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 1300029202

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

  • Mens Line Australia 
    24/7 phone, online, video service
    Ph: 1300789978

 

Kids and Families

 

LOCAL SERVICES

BaptistCare Hopestreet Family Counseling Services 
Individual, couples counselling, relationship support, programs for children and training
Contact: 1300130225

Plunkett Street Public School 
Forbes St, Wolloomooloo 
Contact: 9358 5335

Sydney Place Playground 
124 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo 
Playground with soft fall equipment 

Walla Mulla Children Services 
Art, cooking, homework support,
sport,dance, outdoor games 
Where: Cnr Palmer and Burton St, Darlinghurst
Contact: 93616678 

HeadSpace 
Bondi Junction 
Contact: 3668800
https://headspace.org.au 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Kids Help Line 
Contact:
1800551800
https://kidshelpline.com.au


Youth

 

LOCAL SERVICES

BaptistCare HopeStreet Youth Centre 
After school and holiday activities, homework support for 12-17yr olds 
Where: 130 Dowling St Woolloomooloo 
When: Open Mon 3-5pm (homework), Tues 3-5:30pm (Yr 5-6), Wed 3-6pm (Year 7+)
Contact: Youth Workers Lucy (0482 168 387) or HopeStreet Reception (8061 1500)

Mission Australia Youth Service
For youth at risk of homelessness, family conflict, living or attending school in Inner City Sydney 
Where: 31 Roslyn St, Kings Cross 
Contact: 93571144

PCYC Woolloomooloo 
Variety of youth programs, gym, boxing, driving programs, rise up program
Where: 51 Cathedral St, Wooloomooloo 
Contact: 9360 5835

HeadSpace Bondi Junction 
A free (medicare card required) and confidential service where people from 12 to 25 years old can access qualified youth mental health professionals.
Contact: 9366 8800  Website

Oasis Youth Support 
Drop in centre, laundry, trauma assistance, mental health support, alcohol and other drugs support for young people aged 16-25
Where: 365 Crown St, Sydney 
When: M-f 8.30-10.30am 
Contact:93312266

Reconnect – Inner City
Mission Australia Kings Cross. Assist young people aged 12 – 18 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, family conflict, school. Case management, counselling, mediation support.  
Contact: 9357 1144
Email Website

Driving Change Program – Weave Woolloomooloo
Assisting young people to get their Ls and Ps driver’s licence. To be placed on our waitlist, please complete the registration form found on our website
Website

Weave Woolloomooloo
Weave Woolloomooloo provides case management for young people aged 12 to 24 and young families with children in their care aged under 12, with priority given to people living in Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross and Darlinghurst. Weave also offer creative and innovative youth led projects, events and groups that meet the needs of young people and build the capacity and cohesion of the community
When: Office hours Tuesday – Friday 9:30am-5:00pm
Contact: 02 9331 2153
Where: Gadigal Land | 49 McElhone Street, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011

Website

KRC Youth Project 
Confidential free health care 
Where: Above Darlinghurst Fire Station, Victoria street 
Reconnect (12-18yrs)  and Youth Homelssness Services (16-25yrs) 
Contact: 93602766

Kids Help Line 
Free Australian telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Contact: 1800 551 800 Website

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Itha Mari Aboriginal Health and Healing
Access to healthcare and wellbeing, groups, yarning circles, and cultural activities.
Where: Kirketon Road Centre
Above Darlinghurst Fire Station, Victoria St, Darlinghurst  
Contact: 93602766

Aboriginal Health Unit 
Dedicated team providing preventative health services for the Woolloomooloo Aboriginal community.
Where: St Vincent Hospital Sydney
390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst 
Contact: 8382 2213

LGBTQ+

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Safe Relationship Project 
Same sex relationship services for domestic violence 
Where: 50-52 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross 
Contact: 93321966

ACON 
HIV prevention, advice and services for LGBTI+ community. Plus support and advice for those living with HIV. 
Where: 4/4 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills 
Contact: 1800063060/ 0292062000
http://www.acon.org.au 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Qlife
Free telephone and web chat for LGBTI+ provide peer support and referrals 
Contact: 1800184527

Intersex Peer Support 
Peer support and advocacy 
Contact: https://isupport.org.au


A helping hand Is here ❤

Health

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Dr Brian Foo 
Where: Shop 11, 162 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Bulk billing 
Ph: 93572694
Monday- Saturday 

Darlinghurst Medical Centre
Offers walkins/ Bulk billed for most services with valid medicare card
Where: 213-219 Darlinghurst Rd. Darlinghurst 
Contact: 83021111

Haymarket Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service 
Case management, Psychotherapy, harm minimisation, crisis support, family and couple psychotherapy for people over 18 with substance abuse issues.
Hours: Monday- Friday 7.30am-3.30pm
Where: 140 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 02 9197 9740 / 1300 029 202
Website

Women’s Health Clinic 
Shop 11, 162 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Bulk billing 
Contact: 93572694

Kings Cross Early Child Health Centre 

Maternal, child and family health service.
Where: 19 Greenknome Ave, Potts Point 
Contact: Ph: 02 8374 6311 / 02 9382 0933 (intake)
Website 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

ACAT Assessment Team - Camperdown 
Prince Alfred Hospital, Lvl 7, King George V Building, Missenden Rd, Camperdown 
ph: 02 95159800/ 1800200422 (intake) 

National Home Doctor NSW 
General enquiries:
94247997
Bookings:  13SICK/ 137425
After 6pm weekdays all day Sat and Sun 

St Vincents Hospital 
Local Emergency Department, Psychiatric emergency and care centre 
Where:
390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst 
Contact: 83821111

Kirketon Road Centre 
Free and no medicare card needed. General medical, counselling, outreach services 
Where:
Above Darlinghurst Fire Station, Victoria St, Darlinghurst  
Contact: 93602766
Hours: M, T, T, F 9.30-5pm W 12-5 
Weekends 10-1.30 NSP/ Methadone dosing only

Special Needs Dental Service- Mission Australia 
Free for anyone with drug and alcohol issues or experiencing homelessness. Healthcare and or concession card required - call to check eligibility 
Where:
19 Denham St, Surry Hills 
Contact: 93560621

Woolloomooloo Pharmacy 
Where:
9/162 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Hours: Monday- Saturday 
Contact: 93572710

Mental Health

 

St Vincent’s O’Brien Centre
Early intervention and prevention of disability including mood and anxiety disorders.
Where: 390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst
Contact: 9360 1191

St Vincent’s Mental Health Crisis
Where:
Level 3, The O’Brien Centre, 390 Victoria St
Contact: 02 8382 1300


Disability

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Woollo Elders Group
Community group starting up for locals aged 50+.
Led by community members with support from HopeStreet. 
To get involved or find out more call 8061 1500.

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre 
Senior services, support, classes 
Where: 31 Nicholson St, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 83746323

Legal

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Inner City Legal 
General legal, gender diverse, LGBTIQ legal issues, family law, employment law
Where: 50-52 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross 
Contact: 93321966

Women’s Legal Service 
Community legal centre for women in NSW 
Hours: Tues 1.30-4.30pm Thurs 9.30-12.30pm 
Contact: 87456988

Shopfront Youth Legal Centre 
Legal representation,advice and casework for people under 25 years 
Where:
356 Victoria St, Darlinghurst 
Contact: 93224808 Website: www.theshopfront.org

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

  • Local Courts 
    Legal assistance for court mattes and fines 
    Ph: 1300679272

  • Court Support Service - Mission Australia 
    Information, support, advocacy, referrals relating to court matters, including witness to crime support 
    Where: 19 Denham Street, Surry Hills 
    Ph: 93560604



Financial Assistance

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Centrelink and Medicare 
All Centrelink/ Medicare payments, support
Darlinghurst / Redfern 
Contact: 132468

Emergency Relief 
BaptistCare HopeStreet. Financial relief for Woolloomooloo residents.
Gift vouchers & access to household items. 
Where: 174 Cathedral St
Contact: 8061 1500, or call our Senior Case Worker John directly on 0491 052 146

Emergency Relief, Mission Australia 
Support for those experiencing temporary financial crisis or hardship. Food vouchers, hampers, referrals and linking in with ongoing community support services. By appointment. 
Where: 31 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross 
Contact: 9357 1144 / email: EmergencyReliefProgram@missionaustralia.com.au

Wesley Counselling Services 
Promotes mental, emotional and financial wellbeing, offering counselling face to face, budgeting for people and their families. 
Where: 220 Pitt St, Sydney 
Ph: 0292635577 / 1300827638
Website: https://www.wesleymission.org.au 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

  • Step Up- No Interest & Low Interest Loans 
    Hope street 174 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo
    For families and individuals needing financial assistance for everyday items, white goods, medical costs, school equipment.  
    Hours: Monday- Friday 
    ph: 1300275222

  • NILS Loans 
    No interest loans for individuals and families on low incomes 
    Ph:
    136457

  • National Debt Hotline 
    Ph:
    1800 007 007

  • The Salvation Army, Street Level Cafe 
    Financial counsellor, EAPA services - energy bills assistance 
    Where:
    339 Crown St, Surry Hills 
    Ph: 93802882

  • Mission Australia Emergency Relief  Surry Hills 
    Vouchers, clothes, food parcels 
    Ph.93560711

Substance Use and Gambling

 

LOCAL SERVICES

The Alcohol and Drug Service at St Vincent Hospital
Counselling, support, withdrawal management, and treatment.
Ph: 9361 8080 - Withdrawal Intake
8382 1030 - Opioid Treatment

The Wait List support Service, Haymarket Foundation
Support for those with preexisting drug and alcohol problems who are waiting for treatment.
Where: 140 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Ph: 0291979718, 0293311969, 1300028202
Website: http://www.haymarket.org.au

Narcotics Anonymous at Ozanam Learning Centre 
Where: 99 Forbes Street Woolloomooloo,
Time: 12pm Wednesday, 10am Friday
Ph: 9358 8100

The Bourke Street Program
Case management, pre-rehab support, counselling.
Where: 140 Cathedral Street
Ph: 1300029202

GamblingAware at BaptistCare HopeStreet 
Counselling for people who are experiencing problem gambling, and their families, as well as financial counselling.
Where: 3D/140 William St, Woolloomooloo
Ph: 02 9332 3506
Website: https://hopestreet.org.au/east-sydney/ 

 

Education, Training and Employment

 


Ozanam Learning Centre
Includes TAFE accredited courses and living skills.
Where: 99 Forbes Street Woolloomooloo
Ph: 9358 8100
Website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Find_Help/NSW/Health_and_wellbeing/Ozanam_Learning_Centre/

Traineeships at BaptistCare HopeStreet
Gain skills & experience through employment on the HopeStreet team as a part-time trainee. 
Where: 174 Cathedral St
Ph: 8061 1500

 

Domestic and Family Services

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line 
Run by Womens Legal Services NSW 
Contact: 87456999/1800810784

Moving out Moving on (MOMO)
Case management and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. No referral needed, select option 1. 
Contact: 92512405 
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 


IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Police 
Where:
10/164 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 
Contact: 000 emergency, 0293802189

Police Assistance Line
Report non-life threatening, time conscious crimes  
Contact: 131444

Domestic Violence line 
Run by DC&J
Contact: 1800656463 


Community Centres

 

LOCAL SERVICES

Ozanam Learning Centre 
The Ozanam Learning Centre is a Vinnies community centre in Woolloomooloo where you can connect, learn, participate in activities, and access support.  Our work is aimed at providing opportunities for inclusion and support for those over the age of 18 who need it.
Where: 99 Forbes Street
Contact: 9358 8170 Website

BaptistCare HopeStreet Cafe
Espresso coffee, free tea & instant coffee, classic toasties. Drop by for a coffee or chat.
Where: 95 Forbes St
Hours: Open Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm
Contact: 8061 1500

Libraries

 

Street Library 
Free book swap at any time.
Where:
Forbes St, Woolloomooloo (outside Plunkett St Primary School)

State Library of NSW
Historical building for a great place to study in a grand and quiet space. Also hold various exhibitions year round.
Where: Macquarie St, Sydney 
Contact: 9273 1414 


Kings Cross Library 
Have study spaces, lounging areas.

Where: 50-52 Darlinghurst Road, Potts Point

Contact: 9246 4530

Pets

 

LOCAL SERVICES

BaptistCare HopeStreet Pet Clinic
Monthly clinic provided by University of Sydney Vet Teaching Hospital providing consults, vaccinations & referrals for Woolloomooloo residents and people experiencing homelessness. $25 per animal but free vaccinations and medications.
Where:
The BackShed, 91 Forbes St
Contact: 8061 1500

Pets in the Park
Free pet clinic for those at risk of homelessness. Needs a referral letter from a human service provider such as: Wayside, Salvation Army, Mission Australia or Wesley Mission.
Hours: Last Sunday of every month 2pm - 4pm.
Where:
St John’s Anglican Church, 120 Darlinghurst Rd
www.petsinthepark.org.au



IMPORTANT CONTACTS

  • City of Sydney Pets & Animal Services
    Subsidised desexing & free microchipping for local residents with valid pensioner, health care or student concession cards.
    Ph: 02 9265 9333, ask for the Animal Companion Liaison Officer 
    www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/pet-animal-services   


Food

 

OzHarvest Market Waterloo
Free supermarket, dry goods, staples, fresh fruit and veg, cooked meals and drinks. 
Where: 95 Wellington St, Waterloo 
Hours:Tuesday- Saturday 10am-2pm 

BaptistCare Hopestreet Cafe 
Sit down meals at the Cafe (take-away only at time of printing) and crisis food packs are available to individuals and families 
Near corner of Forbes & Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo 

Wayside Chapel 
Contact: 95819100
Where: 29 Hughes Street Potts Point
Hours: M 9AM-10PM, TUE-SAT 9AM- 10:30PM, SUN 10AM-10:30PM

Canices Kitchen 
Ready to eat meals most days of the week from 11am-12.30pm
Where:
28 Rosyln St, Rushcutters Bay
Contact: 9358 5229

Rough Edges
Cafe, community assistance CAPP, emergency support, legal advice 
Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm 
Where: 231A Victoria St, Darlinghurst 
Contact: 93606844

BaptistCare HopeStreet Food Parcels 
Free food parcels with non-perishables, available once/month per household.
Hours: M-F 9am-1pm at HopeStreet Reception
Where: 174 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo

Clothing

 

Thread Together 
Out front of 174 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo (Hope St)
Monthly - 6 weekly mobile wardrobe available. Sign up on the day from 9am to receive brand new clothing.
Contact: 9358 2388 - Call Hope St to check next dates 

St Canice’s Church Op Shop
Where: 78 Roslyn Gardens, Rushcutters Bay
Hours: Open Mon-Friday 10am-12pm

BaptistCare HopeStreet Op Shop
Low-cost clothing and a place to connect with the community.
Free clothing available for people experiencing hardship.
Where:
91 Forbes St, Woolloomooloo
Hours: Open Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-1pm
Contact: 8061 1500

Housing

 

Bridge Housing
Provides long-term accommodation for those on low to moderate incomes
Where: Level 9, 59 Goulburn St, Sydney 
Contact: 8324 0800 for general enquiries or 8324 0890 for housing pathways applications

DCJ (Department of Communities and Justice) Housing 
Government provider for social housing. Issues of maintenance, anti-social behaviour can be reported here if person is tenant of DCJ
Where: 31 Belvoir St, Surry Hills 
Contact: 9319 9333 listen to prompts for your suburb

Link2Home
Provide information, assessment and referrals to homelessnss services across NSW 24 hrs a day
Contact: 1800 152 152

Women’s Housing Company Ltd
Community housing, crisis and transitional accommodation provider for women on limited incomes
Where: Suite 901, Level 9 418 A Elizabeth St, Surry Hills 
Contact: 9281 1764 or 1300 942 111

Foster House for Men (Salvation Army)
Crisis accommodation for men experiencing homelessness with 96 beds.
Where:U5, 19 Mary St Surry Hills
Contact: 9212 1065

Samaritan House
Crisis accommodation, transitional accomodation for women and their families experiencing homelessness and victims of trafficking. Case management, counselling and referrals are available.
Contact: 9211 5794 


BaptistCare HopeStreet CaseWork
Assistance with housing applications/transfer applications and advocacy.
Where: 174 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo
Contact: 8061 1500 to make an appointment or drop by HopeStreet Cafe

Tenant Participation and Community Engagement (TPCE) Program, Mission Australia
Assisting social housing tenants. Access to information, support and opportunities to participate and improve housing experiences and communities. Workshops, info sessions. Forums and tenant groups. Facilitates the Neighbourhood Advisory Board.
Where: 31 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross
Contact: Community Facilitator: Shirley 0436 929 954 / Office: 9357 1144

Neami Way2Home
Case management and support for those experiencing homelessness to assist on a housing pathway
Potts Point 
Contact: 1800 505 501 to discuss intake

Salvos Oasis
Supports young people between 16-25 years through case management, education, accomodation who are experiencing homelessess and other marginalisation
Where: 365 Crown St, Surry Hills 2010
Contact: 9331 2266

Sanctuary Housing 
Provide temporary shelter to women and children in crisis. Provide daily necessities and access to case management during women’s stay and look after them until long term housing is found.
Contact: 9310 5050

St George Community Housing 
Serving all of NSW, St George Community Housing provides social and affordable housing
Contact: 9585 1499

Mission Australia Housing
Affordable housing provider in NSW.
Contact: 1800 269 672

Driving

 

Driving Change Program – Weave Woolloomooloo
Assisting young people to get their Ls and Ps driver’s licence. To be placed on our waitlist, please complete the registration forms found on our website
Website

PCYC Woolloomooloo driving program 
Traffic offenders program Safer Driver Program 
Contact:
02 93605835