Links and Contact Details for organisations, agencies and groups from which you may find helpful information

Samaritans Kinship Care Program -
02 4960 7100

There is financial assistance available for Kinship Carers through -

Centrelink - www.centrelink.gov.au
Centrelink Family Payment  Ph 136 150
  Multilingual  Ph 131 202 (Australia wide)
DoCS NSW  Ph 02 9716 2222
 Other States

Welfare Emergency Relief services can assist with initial help, e.g. baby items, pharmacy and food.  These include organisations such as -

Samaritans www.samaritans.org.au

The Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul and Anglicare

 

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FREE! DVD Video for Grandparents/Carers
Service Providers and eligible others

Additional copies
$7.50ea to cover cost
of postage and
handling

For your copy email
amarsh@samaritans.org.au

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