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: 1300651192ACAT 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 referralsOlder 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 1800424017Women and Girls Emergency Centre
Crisis accommodation support
Redfern/ Kings Cross
Ph: 93194088Lou’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
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
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: 1300679272Court 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: 1300275222NILS Loans
No interest loans for individuals and families on low incomes
Ph: 136457National Debt Hotline
Ph: 1800 007 007The Salvation Army, Street Level Cafe
Financial counsellor, EAPA services - energy bills assistance
Where: 339 Crown St, Surry Hills
Ph: 93802882Mission 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