Young People

1st Portland Scout Group
16 Cullen Street Portland 2847
Tel: 0401 522 058
Email: mandy@wigginsclan.net
Contact: Leader in Charge, Mandy Wiggins
Meetings: Joeys Mondays 5pm-6pm;, Cubs Mondays 5pm-6.30pm; Scouts and Venturers Monday 6.45pm-8.45pm
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Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bush craft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying! Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events, such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events and service projects in developing countries.
Scouts is for boys and girls. Joeys start from Kindergarten to age 8. Cubs 8 to 11 year olds, Scouts 11 to 15 year olds and senior scouting groups (Venturers and Rovers) from 15 to 25 years.
Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bush craft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying!  Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events, such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events and service projects in developing countries.
Scouts is for boys and girls.  Joeys start from Kindergarten to age 8. Cubs 8 to 11 year olds, Scouts 11 to 15 year olds and senior scouting groups (Venturers and Rovers) from 15 to 25 years.

Anglican Church Youth Groups (St. Paul’s)
2 Roy Street
Tel: 6351 3070
Meetings: ONE: 7.30pm–9.00 pm Friday evening meeting at various places call for details (School years 6 – 12).Combined youth Group with the Baptist Church for all. ARVOS: After School Program for school aged children Tuesdays 3.15pm-4.30pm. After School program for all primary aged children. Contact: 6351 3070 Mondays & Thursdays for more details.

Anglican Church Youth and Children’s Programs
Lithgow – Contact: John Young 0418 610 655
Glow – kids club years k-6
Friday nights during school term 5-6pm
Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St
‘One’ – Youth Group years 6-12 (or equivalent age)
Friday nights during school term 7-9pm
Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St
KFJs – (Sunday school for 3yrs old – yr2)
Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)
Lithgow Anglican Church
Tic Tacs – Sunday school for yr 2- yr6
Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)
Lithgow Anglican Church
Portland – Contact: John Young 0418 610 655
Kid’s Church – Sunday school for all age children
Sunday Afternoon 3pm (Starts in church)
Portland Anglican Church

GINDAAY Youth Drop-in Centre
9 Wolgan St, Portland 2847
Tel: 6355 4104
Contact Ian & Miriam Palmer
Open 3pm-4.30pm Monday & Wednesday during school terms for children from Year 3-Year 12. Youths enjoy a variety of activities and crafts, as well as afternoon refreshments. This is all free.

Girl Guides
Lithgow Guide Hall, 19 Young St, Lithgow 2790
Junior Guides (Age 7 to 10yrs ) Monday (during school terms) 4.15pm to 6.15pm
Guides / Senior Guides (Age 10yrs to 18yrs) Tuesday (during school terms) 5.15pm to 7.15pm
Contact: Jacqueline Mitchell – District Manager
Email: lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
Mob: 0432 385 414
Contact: Joanne Martin – Assistant District Manager
Mob: 0427 791 236
Contact: Cheryl Rutherford – Junior Guide Unit Leader
Email: lithgowjg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
Mob: 0415 951 380
Krystelle Fitzpatrick – Guide/Senior Guide Unit Leader
Email: lithgowg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
Mob: 0478 846 711
Lithgow Girl Guides Support Group
Email: lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au
State Contact: guides@girlguides-nswact.org.au
Tel: 1300 447 548
Web: www.girlguides-nswact.org.au
Emergency Contact for any issues concerning the property: Lithgow City Council on 6354 9999

Guides – Portland
Portland School of Art, corner of Wolgan and Villiers Streets, Portland
Email: portlandgirlguidesnsw@gmail.com
Meetings: Tuesday afternoons during school terms.
Guiding offers girls and young women the opportunity to grow and learn leadership skills in a fun, flexible, and supportive environment that opens up worldwide opportunities, friendships and adventurous experiences, as well as a sense of purpose in the community as they develop into maturity. Guides are welcome from age 5-17, and leaders from age 18+.
Contact: District through our Facebook page at Portland Girl Guides NSW

headspace Lithgow
23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 7600
Email: hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au
Web: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/
headspace Lithgow offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice, and general information. We are a team of friendly workers who specialise in youth wellbeing. We can discuss and help with any issues from mental health, sexual health and contraception, education support, to drug and alcohol counselling. headspace Lithgow services are available at no cost.

Hoskins Youth Group
Uniting Church Parish Centre
43 Bridge St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 3134
Mobile: 0488 200 818
Operating Hours: 4- 6pm Thursdays
Email: lithgowuc@gmail.com
Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen
Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.
Hoskins Youth group is for children in School Years 7-12. School terms only.

Legal Aid NSW Youth HotLine (under 18s)
Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Tel: 1800 10 18 10
Hours: the Hotline provides legal advice & information to young people under 18 and operates 9am – midnight Monday to Thursday; 24 hours service. Friday 9am to Sunday 12 midnight and on public holidays.

One Youth Group
Combined Lithgow Baptist and Anglican Church Youth Group
Railway Parade and Roy Street, Lithgow
Tel: 6351 3070
Meets Friday Nights during school terms 7-9pm
At Lithgow Anglican Hall Roy st.
For anyone in yr 6-12
Website: www.lpachurch.org.au

Young Adults – Wine, Cheese & Discussion Group with Hoskins
Venue TBC
Tel: 6351 3134
Mobile: 0488 200 818
Operating Hours: 7-8:30pm Sunday fortnightly
Email: lithgowuc@gmail.com
Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen
Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.

Informal discussion for young adults over a glass of wine & cheese
Youth Group
Uniting Church Parish Centre, 43 Bridge Street
Tel: 6351 3134
School Terms Thursdays 4pm – 6pm
Email: lithgowuc@westnet.com.au
Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen
Office hours: 10am – 1pm Monday to Friday
Youth Group is for high schoolers, year 7-12.

Youth Worx
28C Main St
Tel: 1800 664 996 or 6352 2132
Email: youthworx@lcpinc.org
Web: www.lcpinc.org
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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Volunteering

Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre Ltd (LINC)
1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6352 2077
Fax: 6353 1826
Email: linc@linc.org.au
Web: www.linc.org.au
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Volunteers are always needed to assist with meal delivery, gardening & social support for elderly people.
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Volunteer Engagement and Management Program
The Neighbourhood Centre Bathurst
96 Russell Street, Bathurst 2795
Tel: 6332 4866
Email: vmp@binc.org.au; voltraining@binc.org.au
Web: www.binc.org.au
Contact: Cheryl or Karin
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheNeighbourhoodCentre
Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Veterans

Department of Veteran Affairs
Tel: 1800 555 254
Email: generalenquiries@dva.gov.au
Web: www.dva.gov.au
Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
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Legacy – Lithgow Division
50 Main Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6353 1091
Email: tlewis@sydney-legacy.com.au
Hours: 9am to 3pm Tuesday to Thursday
Contact: Tracey Lewis
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Supporting our Veterans families

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Tel: 1800 011 046
Web: www.openarms.gov.au
Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Helpline: 24 hours 7 days
A service founded by Vietnam Veterans, now for all Veterans & Families
A national, free and confidential counselling service that specialises in helping veterans and their families 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
They can help you with a wide range of issues relating to employment, relationships, past trauma, wellbeing, transition to civilian life and more.
Founded by Vietnam Veterans and now for all Veterans and families, Open Arms also offers training programs and workshops, peer support and crisis accommodation. For more information, visit www.openarms.gov.au
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Veterans’ Advocacy Service
Legal Aid NSW
Tel: 9219 5148 (reverse charges accepted)
Email: veterans@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
Advice sessions conducted in regional areas.

Missing Persons

Families & Friends of Missing Persons Unit (FFMPU)
Tel: 1800 633 063
Email: : ffmpu@justice.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.missingpersons.justice.nsw.gov.au
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/missing.persons.501
Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5pm
FFMPU is unique in Australia. It is the only unit that provides counselling and support from trained professionals to families and friends of missing people. FFMPU is part of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

GLBTI

All Sorts: by headspace Lithgow
23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6351 7600
Email: hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au
All Sorts is an all-inclusive group for young people who identify as LGBTIQA+ or are questioning their gender and sexuality.  Stop by and spend time in a safe space where you can get to know your community through games, workshops, and social events.

Twenty 10 incorporating GLCS NSW
Tel: (02) 8594 9555
Email:info@twenty10.org.au
Web:  www.twenty10.org.au
Hours: 9.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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QLife LGBTI Counselling Line: daily 3.00pm – 12.00am | Phone: 1800 184 527 or web chat: www.qlife.org.au

Rainbow Lithgow
Tel: 0425 777 338
Contact: Ali
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Funeral Directors & Monuments

Hard Rock Memorials
12 Blaxland Street, Wallerawang 2845
Tel: (02) 63557747
Mobile: 0429 942 454
Email: hardrockmemorials@hotmail.com
Contact: Lee Blaker
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Hard Rock Memorials is a locally owned and operated business providing a wide range of monuments, plaques, vases and restoration work.

Kerry Linegar Funerals
157 Mort Street
Tel: 6351 2661
Web: www.kerrylinegarfunerals.com.au
Contact Michael & Jeannine Brown
Office hours: 24 hours 7 days

Lithgow City Funerals
101-103 Chifley Rd
Tel: Lithgow 6352 3368;
Office hours: 24 hours 7 days

Financial & Material Support

Family First Credit Union
148 Main St, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 1300 369 900; 6354 1615
Email: enquiries@familyfirst.com.au
Web: www.familyfirst.com.au
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 5pm; Tuesday 10am – 5pm

Financial Information Service

Department of Human Services
Tel: 132 300 for information;
Web: www.humanservices.gov.au/fis

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
Mary MacKillop Today
Tel: 0413 243 117 or 02 6331 2010
Email: lithgow@mmtloans.org.au
Contact: Sophie Tinning
Hours: 9am till 2pm Monday-Friday (on 02 6331 2010).
We provide interest and fee free loans for low income earners and Centrelink recipients to purchase essential items and services such as fridges, washing machines, furniture, car repairs and medical procedures.
We are also no offering free financial coaching and education workshops. The workshops are tailored to individuals needs and cover topics such as; budgeting, saving, banking, credit and loans, managing bills, debt reduction and tenancy.

Reliance Credit Union
124 Main St
Tel: 6350 3102
Call Centre:  13 24 40
Email: lithgow@mmpcu.com.au
Contact: Sarah Kunst, Daniel Whiteman& Karen Houston
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
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Salvation Army – Community Welfare Centre & Family Store
101 Main Street
Tel: 6352 3515
Email: lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org
Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Welfare Assistance 10am-12pm Tuesday & Thursday
Contact: Theresa Pilla

St Vincent De Paul Store – Lithgow
193 Main Street
Tel: 6351 3774
Hours: 9am- 4pm Monday to Friday
Client assistance interviews: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm – 3pm.
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St Vincent de Paul Store – Kandos
60 Angus Avenue, Kandos NSW 2848
Tel: 6379 4555
Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday & Thursday; 9am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
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St Vincent de Paul Store – Portland
43 Willewa St, Portland 2847
Tel: 6355 5077; after hours emergency 6355 5901 or 6352 3774
Hours: 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon Saturday
Client assistance interviews: Monday & Friday1pm-2pm.
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Family Support

Australian Breastfeeding Association
Tel: 1800 686 268
Web: www.breastfeeding.asn.au
Breast feeding support and education for mothers, group meetings and counselling 24 /7
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Community and Kids – (LINC)
1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: (02) 6354 5906
Mobile: 0447 322 582
Email: communitiesandkids@linc.org.au
Web: linc.org.au/
Communities and Kids supported playgroup schedule, during school terms only
Monday – Portland Central School 10am-12noon
Tuesday – Good Start Program – referral only: Story Time – Wallerawang & Portland Library 10,30am
Wednesday – Gowrie Playgroup 10am-11.30am 88 Landa Street, Bowenfels
Thursday – Cooerwull Primary School Hall 9.30am-11.30am
Pamper sessions and Circle of Security Parenting Program – Please contact for dates
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Child Support
Tel: 131 107
Web: www.humanservices.gov.au
Automated Child Support information service 24/7
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Department of Communities & Justice (previously FACS)
109 Main Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6354 0800
Helpline – 132 111
Email: DCJ (previously FACS) admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.facs.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Early Childhood Health Services
Intake referral number: 1800 222 608
Tel: 6350 2750 for all appointments
Lithgow CHC – Monday-Friday
Portland Tabulam – every Tuesday
Immunisation Clinics
Portland Tabulam – 1st Thursday of every month
Lithgow CHC – 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month

Family Relationships Advice Line
Tel 1800 050 321
Web: www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Strengthening family relationships, Helping families stay together, Assisting families through separation
Hours: 8am-8pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday, Closed Sundays and national public holidays.

LINC Multicultural Worker
Tel: 6354 5910
Email: xanthe@linc.org.au
Offers assistance to people who come from diverse backgrounds and responds to the client’s need which included

  • filling in form
  • Multicultural Funday Monday this is a monthly meeting, with various activities such as cooking, dancing, painting, pampering , excursion etc.
  • contacting the relevant agencies such as  Immigration, ATO, Centrelink  etc.
  • resume writing
  • language mentoring programme
  • referal to other service providers

Hours: 7 hours per week.

Nanna’s Touch
131 Chifley Road, Lithgow2790
Mobile: 0409 765 601
Email: nannastouch02@gmail.com
Web:https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/
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 Disability Support
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

NSW Rape Crisis
Tel: 1800 424 017
Web: www.nswrapecrisis.com.au
Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia supports people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. We believe they deserve to be listened to and supported in their recovery.
We offer telephone, online and face to face counselling to people of all genders who have experienced sexual, domestic or family violence, and their supporters.
We also advocate with governments, the media and the community to prevent and end violence.
Counselling 24 hours 7 days

Overeaters Anonymous
Tel: 0432 421 520
Contact Nena

Parentline NSW
Tel: 1300 1300 52
Web: www.parentline.org.au
Hours: 9am-9pm Monday-Friday; 4pm-9pm weekends.
Parent Line is a free Counselling and Support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 years who live in NSW

Poison Information Centre
Tel: 13 11 26  24 hours, 7 days
Web: www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au 

Red Nose
Tel: 1300 996 698
24hr Bereavement Support Line 1300 308 307
Web: https://rednose.org.au/
Hours Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm
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Thrive Services (Blue Mountains Family Support)
261 Main St, Lithgow
Tel: 6351 4055
Open: Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm
Also at 2 Station Street Katoomba
Tel: 4782 1555
Open: Monday to Friday
Email: info@thriveservices.org.au
Thrive Services is a not for profit community organisation that supports children, families and others living in the Lithgow and Blue Mountains areas. All our programs are free and voluntary. We aim to support children, families and our communities to thrive by:
• Adapting to the changing needs of families and children
• Providing a welcoming and accepting environment
• Offering family and practical support’
• Building a strong sense of community
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Weight Watchers
Tel: 13 19 97
Web: www.weightwatchers.com.au
Meetings: Red Cross Hall 5.30pm Wednesday

Domestic Violence

Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)
Tel: 132 111
Web: www.capsau.org
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday closed on public holidays.
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Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line
Tel: 1800 810 784
Web: www.wlsnsw.org.au
Hours: Monday & Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm; Tuesday & Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.
The Domestic Violence Legal Service provides a range of free and confidential legal services including: Casework, legal advice and advocacy, Education and training, Committees and Consultations, Policy development and law reform, Publications and resources
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Domestic Violence Line
Women’s Legal Service NSW

Family & Community Services
Tel: 1800 656 463
Hours: 24/7
The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.
Caseworkers on the Domestic Violence Line can help you: get hospital care, counselling and family support services, Understand what an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is and how to get one, Develop a safety plan for you and your children, Find emergency accommodation for you and your children, Help you with transport for you and your children, Talk to the police, courts and lawyers.

Integrated Violence Prevention and Response Services
Lithgow Community Health Centre
Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790
Tel: 6350 2750
Mobile: 0408 207 382
Contact: Lynda Barling-Day
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday
Sexual assault Counselling for victims and non-offending family members

Lithgow Women & Children’s Crisis Centre
PO Box 438 Lithgow 2790
Tel: 1800 664 996 for intake or 6351 2230
Email: lwccc@lcpinc.org
Web: www.lcpinc.org
In emergency contact Lithgow Police 6352 8399 or 000
After hours accommodation support contact via the Domestic Violence Line on 1800 656 463 or Link2Home 1800 152 152
Accommodation and support for women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic violence or other life crisis.

Police – Lithgow
Mort Street
Tel: 6352 8399
Hours: 24 hours
Contact Domestic Violence Officer

Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS)
Freecall Tel: 1800 938 227
Tel: 6361 3345 Central West Region
Web: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Hours: A duty lawyer will assist women who do not have their own lawyer at court.

Women’s Legal Advice Line
Tel: 1800 801 501
Web: www.wlsnsw.org.au
Hours: Tuesday 1.30pm–4.30pm, Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence, parenting issues and sexual assault. Read more about our legal advice services.
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Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Communities

Citizenship Ceremonies 
Tel: 6354 9999
Contact: Lithgow City Council

English Language Classes
TAFE NSW – Lithgow Campus, 2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790
Tel: 6352 0444 or 6352 0431 Course Info Hotline: 13 16 01
Email: Andrew.johnson73@tafensw.edu.au
Web: www.tafensw.edu.au
Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30 Monday to Friday

GambleAware Multicultural Service does not take direct referrals, but supports the mainstream services in the delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate gambling counselling.
For information regarding gambling related harm, please contact
GambleAware Line: 1800 858 858 (24hrs/7days)
Or
Your local GambleAware provider:
GambleAware Blue Mountains and Western Sydney: 1800 482 482
Tel: 9912 3850
Clinical Consultation & Assessment Service 1800 856 800
Email: WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday- Friday. After hours contact the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858

Literacy & Numeracy Courses
TAFE NSW – Lithgow Campus, 2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790
Course Info Hotline: 13 16 01
Email: Andrew.johnson73@tafensw.edu.au
Web: www.tafensw.edu.au
Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Lithgow Refugee Community Group
Tel: 0490068308
Email: Cristina.Portilla@lithgow.nsw.gov.au
Contact: Cristina Portilla
Meetings 4:30 on the 3rd Friday of the month in Lithgow Library study room.
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Multicultural Problem Gambling Service for NSW
Tel: 9912 3850
Clinical Consultation & Assessment Service 1800 856 800
Email: WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday- Friday. After hours contact the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858

NSW Adult Migrant Service (AMES)
Tel: 132 637
Web: www.ames.net.au; facebook.com/NSWAMES
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
Tel: 131 450 immediate phone interpreting
Client Liaison & General Enquiries
Tel: 1300 635 820
Pre-booked phone interpreter bookings (existing booking enquiries)
Email: tis.prebook@homeaffairs.gov.au
Enquiries about free services
Email: tis.freeinterpreting@homeaffairs.gov.au
Tel: 1300 575 847
Web: www.tisnational.gov.au
Hours: 24 hours a day, every day of the year