Aged Care Providers

Assisted Living Options
Tailoring individualised services to meet your NDIS Goals
Office Hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
(other times by appointment)
Phone: (0437) 924 490
Email: assistedlivingoptions105@gmail.com
Web: https://assistedlivingoptions.org

Australian Unity Home Care & Disability Services
Shop 6, 4 Valley Drive, Lithgow 2790
Contact:  Leona MacDonald and Lisa Hanby
Tel: 1300 295 813
Email: lmacdonald@australianunity.com.au;
lhanby@australianunity.com.au

Catholic Healthcare – Community Service
51 Gorman’s Hill Road, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 6323 1650
Email: admincentralwest@chcs.com.au
Web: www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Hammond Care
1/98 Bentinck Street, Bathurst 2795
PO Box 1185, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 1800 826 166
Email: support@hammond.com.au
Web: www.hammond.com.au
Contact Client Liaison Manager
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday
Approved provider of Home Care Packages. Approved provider of CHSP in home flexible respite. Provider of private service.

New Horizons
369 Stewart St, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 6338 2345
Email: mywellbeing@newhorizons.net.au
Web: www.newhorizons.org.au
New Horizons is an approved provider for home care package services and can tailor your package to suit your needs.

Southern Cross Care NSW/ACT
Tel: 1800 915 850
Email: enquiries@sccliving.org.au
Web: www.sccliving.org.au
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Uniting Carinya Orange
70 Prince St, Orange 2800
Tel: 1800 864 846 Customer Service Enquiry Line
Email: ask@uniting.org
Web: www.uniting.org/home

UnitingCare
Jodie Stewart CEO Uniting Care Lithgow
94 Main Street Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 4887
Office hours: 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Email: manager@ucl.com.au
Respite, Social Support, Overnight Respite House subject to funding, social support groups, in-home assistance with housework, assistance to access the community.

Support

Ability Links
Mob: 0475 812 350
Email: cpoulter@uniting.org
Hours: 9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Contact: Caroline Poulter
Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) is a free program that supports people with disability aged 9 to 64, their families and carers. The program is designed to help people plan for their future by building on their strengths and skills to lead the life they want as valued members of their community.
Linkers work closely with participants to discuss what their goals are and map out the best strategy to achieve them. Whether the goal is to participate in sport, education, volunteering, or expand their networks, with ALNSW people remain at the centre of decision making. Linkers work alongside community organisations and businesses to help them build community capacity and to become more welcoming and inclusive.

Aging and Disability Abuse Helpline
Tel: 1800 628 221
Email:nswadc@adc.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au
Find us on Facebook

Arthritis NSW
Tel: 1800 011 041
Email: info@arthritisnsw.org.au
Web: www.arthritisnsw.org.au
Facebook www.facebook.com/ArthritisNSW
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Arthritis NSW (ANSW) is a charitable and membership-based organisation that seeks to improve the quality of life for the 1 in 4 Australians affected by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The organisation works to empower the individual to manage their own condition and health towards achieving their personal meaning of ANSW’s vision Freedom from Arthritis.
The organisation is a trusted source of evidence-based and up-to-date information on arthritis and its treatment, with education programs delivered across a number of platforms such as workshops, webinars and community awareness sessions. The Health Services team develops and delivers exercise programs tailored to the needs of people affected by arthritis, such as the popular Warm Water Exercise Classes. Each year, the organisation delivers two camps for children affected by juvenile arthritis: Camp Twinkletoes for children under 8 years old and their families, and Camp Footloose for children and young people aged 9 to 18 years.
ANSW engages with the community through a value-driven membership program, a network of support groups across NSW, publications such as Arthritis Matters, eNewsletter subscriptions, social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, and a toll-free Arthritis Infoline which connects callers with health professionals.
As a charitable organization, ANSW recognizes the contribution of its donors, sponsors, members and other supporters that enable the development and delivery of its programs

Carers NSW
Tel: 9280 4744
Carer Line: 1800 242 636
Email: contact@carersnsw.org.au
Web: www.carersnsw.org.au
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
For Carer Gateway services including carer support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed support packages and respite services, including emergency respite
Find us on Facebook @carersnewsouthwales
Find us on Twitter @CarersNSW

Dementia Australia NSW
Tel: 1800 100 500
Email:nsw.admin@dementia.org.au
Web: www.dementia.org.au
Providing advocacy, support services, education and information for people with dementia and their families and carers.
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/DementiaAustralia

Gorrie Ban (Caring for the Elderly)
Fatima Hall, Great Western Highway
Tel: 6352 1466
Mob: 0408 254 144
Contact: Christine Knott
Hours: Mondays only after 12.00 noon

Leep NGO
PO Box 63 Emu Plains 2750
Tel: 1300 163 106
Email: hello@leep.ngo
Web: www.leep.ngo
Contact: All Leep Staff handle enquiries
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Facebook www.facebook.com/ImagineTomorrowTogether
Leep is a full remote organization
Leep helps build digital inclusion in communities experiencing disadvantage. Leep will connect teams with a patient and highly skilled volunteer Tech Mate who will support you in your digital learning journey. This a free program

LINC CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program)
1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6352 2077 for general enquires
Fax: 6353 1826
Email: linc@linc.org.au
Web: linc.org.au
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

  • CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program): For people who are frail and aged over 65. You can also receive services form CHSP at 55 years of age if you are aboriginal. LINC CHSP services can help people to remain independent in their own homes.
  • CHSP Food Service: Hot meals home delivered on weekdays with frozen meals for weekends or to have on hand for your convenience.
  • CHSP Community Lunches: Outings for small groups of eligible people who may find it difficult to get out to socialise. Transport provided. Skilled staff members assist older people to enjoy outings to local cafes & restaurants.
  • Home Modification: Modifications can be made to assist with safety in the home. Assistance includes grabrails, handrails, ramps, bathroom alterations, handheld showers.
  • Home Maintenance: Small handyman jobs such as minor repairs eg cupboard & door locks, mowing and weeding.
  • LINC café Flo’s Kitchen A daytime activity for older people. Held in the LINC hall at 1 Padley Street, Lithgow, three Tuesdays each month. Refreshments and companionship with occasional special events. Suitable for carers to bring a family member or friend. Donation for a cuppa and a snack. Level access and disability accessible facilities. To enquire, leave a message with name and phone number on 6354 5914 or 6354 5909 and someone will return your call.
  • Social Support:  Practical and social support can include shopping assistance, companionship, assistance to attend appointments.
  • Aged Day Centre Doreen’s Place Recreation and social activities for older people who are frail or have memory loss. A safe and suitable environment with level access. Offers a break for carers. A fee is charged for the service. Funded by the Dept of Health & Ageing.
  • Telephone Companion: Weekly telephone call for people who are isolated or lonely.
  • Overnight Dementia Care: Overnight care in a homely environment for people who have memory loss.

LithGrow Community Garden
Cnr. Hoskins Avenue & Roy Streets, Lithgow 2790
PCYC Lithgow
Tel: 0419 469 230
Email: leannewalding@bigpond.com
Community produce garden and social meeting place for all members of the community.  Disability access available.
Find us on Facebook@policecitizensyouthclublithgow

LiveBetter Community Services
1 Ordnance Avenue Lithgow NSW 2790
Tel: 1800 580 580
Email: info@livebetter.org.au
AGED
v Support Coordination
v Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
v DETC
v Employed Carers
v Mental Health Respite
v RRBS
v Young Carers
OTHER SERVICES
v Home Modifications
v Community Transport

Portland Community Morning Tea
Mary O’Leary Centre
43 Willewa St Portland
Tel: 0477 727 114
Contact: Pat
Morning tea 10.30am 1st Tuesday of the month

My Aged Care
Tel: 1800 200 422
Web: myagedcare.gov.au
Hours Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 10am-2pm
Australian Government website for all information about aged care.

Nanna’s Touch
131 Chifley Road, Lithgow 2790
Mobile: 0409 765 601
Email: nannastouch02@gmail.com
Web:https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/welcome
Web:https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/
Contact Sue Murdock
Hours: 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday
Meeting Times: 10am – 2pm Tuesday – Sewing; 10am – 2pm Thursday – Community Connections
Find us on Facebook: Lithgow Nanna’s Touch ASD @nannastouch.autismsupport
Help for anyone within the community needing a social connection, guidance, and assistance, providing support network connections, creative crafts, sewing, and more, in an all-inclusive environment.
Fees and bookings apply

National Disability Coordination Officer
Mobile: 0458 489 597
Email: ndco@verto.org.au
Hours: 8.00am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Contact: Audrey Housbey
Find us on Facebook @NDCOwesternnsw

UnitingCare
94-98 Main St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 4887
Email: manager@ucl.com.au
Office hours: 9am -5pm Monday to Friday
An NDIS Registered Provider for all your support needs including, Support Coordination, Plan Management, Respite, Independent Living Skills, Community Access, Employment Skills and Youth Programs. Also a provider of support for older people.

Respite

Carer Gateway
The Australian Government is rolling out a range of new early-intervention services and supports for carers. These new services have been designed based on evidence that shows the best way to help carers is to help them early in their caring role, increase their skills and reduce the strain of caring.
These new services can help you get the support you need before reaching crisis point.
· Peer support to assist you to connect with and learn from other carers. This online community forum will help carers share their stories, knowledge and experience with others.
· Self-guided coaching to support and teach you skills useful to your caring situation. The coaching modules will cover a range of topics and can be completed at your own pace online.
· A new phone-based counselling service to provide short term emotional and psychological support.
· Practical skills courses to improve your general skills and knowledge are being gradually rolled out. You can explore the first module, Dealing with stress
Tel: 1800 422 737
Web: www.carergateway.gov.au/respite
Carer Gateway provides a range of information that can help carers in their role, from practical advice and resources, to help finding support services.

LINC CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program)
Overnight Dementia Care
1 Padley Street
Tel: 6352 2077 for general enquires
Fax: 6353 1826
Email: linc@linc.org.au
Web: https://linc.org.au/
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Overnight care in a homely environment for people who have memory loss. The cottage has a maximum of two visitors per night and experienced staff members provide individualised care. ACAT assessment of Dementia/Alzheimer’s is required for attendance. Contact 0409 522 232 or 6352 3360 for further information. A fee is charged for the service.

LINC Disability Services Group & Individual Support – 24 hours 7 days a week
1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6352 2077
Fax: 6353 1826
Web: www.linc.org.au
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

LiveBetter Community Services
1 Ordnance Avenue Lithgow NSW 2790
Tel: 1800 580 580
Email: info@livebetter.org.au
AGED
v  Support Coordination
v  Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre
v  DETC
v  Employed Carers
v  Mental Health Respite
v  RRBS
v  Young Carers
OTHER SERVICES
v  Home Modifications
v  Community Transport

UnitingCare
94 Main St, Lithgow 2790
2/31 Railway Parade, Lithgow 2790
166 Howick Street, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 6351 4887
Office hours: 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Email: manager@ucl.com.au
NDIS Registered provider offering:
v  Plan Management
v  Support Coordination
v  Community and recreational activities
v  Skill building
v  Assistance to access employment
v  Assistance at home
v  Respite/short term accommodation
v  Support for Long-term Accommodation options and opportunities
v  Transport
We also offer support to people who are older living at home including:
v  Access to the community
v  Social support groups
v  Assistance at home with housework and daily living
v  Assistance to access appointments
v  Short term accommodation/respite care

Employment

Disability Employment Services
Dept. of Social Services
Job Access Page
Tel: 1800 464 800
Web: www.dss.gov.au
Disability Management Service is for job seekers with disability, injury or health condition who need assistance to find a job and occasional support to keep a job.
Employment Support Service provides assistance to job seekers with permanent disability to find a job and who need regular, ongoing support to keep a job.

VERTO Disability Employment Services
84-88 Main Street, Lithgow NSW 2790
Tel: 6352 0900
Web: www.verto.org.au
Email: desemployment@verto.org.au
Helping people with permanent disability to gain sustainable employment
Find us on Facebook

Education & Training

Leep NGO
PO Box 63 Emu Plains 2750
Tel: 1300 163 106
Email: hello@leep.ngo
Web: https://leep.ngo
Contact: All Leep Staff handle enquiries
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineTomorrowTogether
Leep is a full remote organization
Leep helps build digital inclusion in communities experiencing disadvantage. Leep will connect teams with a patient and highly skilled volunteer Tech Mate who will support you in your digital learning journey. This a free program.

LINC Disability Services Group & Individual Support Program
1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6352 2077
Fax: 6353 1826
Web: www.linc.org.au
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Advocacy

Council on the Ageing NSW (COTA NSW)
Tel: 1800 449 102
Email: info@cotansw.com.au
Web: www.cotansw.com.au; www.facebook.com/cotansw
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm
COTA NSW works to empower people through advocacy and information to create an age-inclusive NSW.

Disability Advocacy NSW / Advocacy Law Alliance Inc.
Room 10, 96 Russell St, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 6332 2100 or 1300 365 085
Email: centralwest@da.org.au
Web: www.da.org.au
Hours: From 9am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Contact: Eveleen May
Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityAdvocacyNSW/

Lithgow Aged Care Ltd Auxiliary
38 Maple Crescent, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6353 1005
President: Elizabeth Clarke
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2pm at Lithgow Aged Care, 38 Maple Crescent, Lithgow with the aim of raising money for Lithgow Aged Care. Volunteers welcome

Council for Intellectual Disability
Tel: 1800 424 065
Email: info@cid.org.au
Web: www.cid.org.au
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Contact:  Information Officer
Find us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/NSWCID

Seniors Rights Service
Tel: 1800 424 079
Email: info@seniorsrightsservice.org.au
Web: seniorsrightsservice.org.au
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
Find us on Facebook

Aged Care Providers

Accessible Living Options
369 Stewart St, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 6338 2345
Email: contact@alo.org.au
Web:  www.alo.org.au
ALO assists frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers to remain in their own homes.  ALO provides Case Management,  Respite  and  Compacks , a short term package of community care.

Australian Unity Home Care Service
1 Padley St
PO Box 226 Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6354 0844, 6354 0841, 6354 0842
Email: Gloria.dyson@australianunityhcs.com.au;
Leona.MacDonald@australianunityhcs.com.au

Catholic Community Service
95 Rankin Street Bathurst
Tel: 6333 4300
Email: admincentralwest@chcs.com.au
Web: www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au
Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday

Hammond Care
PO Box 1135 Bathurst 2795
Tel: 1800 826 166
Email: gateway@hammond.com.au
Web: www.hammond.com.au
Contact Jo Campbell Area Manager
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Southern Cross Care NSW/ACT
Tel: Home Care Intake is 9790 9458; reception 9790 9400
Email: homecare@sccliving.org.au
Web:  http://www.sch.org.au/
Office hours:  8.30am-4.30pm Monday – Friday

Uniting
72 Prince St, Orange 2800
Tel: 1800 864 846, 6393 4102
Mobile: 0400 659 969
Email: rsharp@uniting.org
Web: uniting.org
Contact Robyn Sharp, Manager Community Development West

UnitingCare
2 Silcock St
Tel: 6351 4887
Office hours: 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Email: respite@ucl.com.au
Respite, Social Support, Overnight Respite House subject to funding,  Flexible Respite For Ageing Parents, Carers’ Packages,  Frail Age Wednesday Day Program

Accommodation

LiveBetter Community Services – Lithgow
1 Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 1800 580 580
Email: info@livebetter.org.au
Aged Services: Support Coordination, Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, DETC, Employed Carers,
Mental Health Respite, RRBS, Young Carers
Other Services: Home Modifications, Community Transport

LINC Disability Services Supported Independent Living
1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6354 5902
Fax: 6353 1826
Web: http://linc.org.au/
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
LINC Disability Services provides support and assistance to enable people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Lithgow Aged Care Ltd
38 Maple Crescent Lithgow 2790
Head Office 6352 3313
Email: headoffice@lithgowagedcareltd.com.au
Office hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Working with residents and the community as partners in Aged Care.

Portland Tabulam Health Centre
Tabulam Cottage
20 Green Street Portland 2847
Tel: 6359 2666
Email: cheryl.green@health.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days

Three Tree Lodge Lithgow Ltd
2a Col Drewe Drive
Tel: Administration 6354 2666; Care Office 6354 2662
Email: info@threetreelodge.com.au
Contact Kate Hurrell
Office hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Treeview Estates
9 Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 1300 559 672 or -491 219 435
Email: andrew.egan@treeview.com.au
Web: www.treeview.com.au
Contact Sales Manager: Andrew Egan
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/treeview.com.au
Independent living for over 55s.

Wallerawang Residential Care Facility
Melrose, Commens St Wallerawang 2845
Tel: 6355 7243
Email: rmc77774@bigpond.net.au
Contact Bob McLoughlan