Emergency Numbers

The Hunter Women’s Centre provides ongoing support for women in the Hunter region. The Hunter Women’s Centre is not a crisis service.

If you are worried about needing support in a time of crisis please print out a copy of these useful numbers.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance/Police (24hr)
000

Domestic Violence Line (24hr)
1800 656 463
TTY 1800 671 442

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELLING, ADVICE AND ACCOMMODATION REFERRAL

Newcastle Sexual Assault Service
4924 6333
4921 3888 (5pm-9am emergencies)

NSW Rape Crisis Centre (24hr)
1800 424 017
TTY (02) 814 349

Lifeline (24hr)
131 114
Telephone counselling and support

Child protection and family crisis (24hr)
1800 066 777

Kid's Helpline (24hr)
1800 551 800

Victims of Crime Counselling
(02) 9374 3000
1800 633 063
TTY 9374 3175

HEALTH

FPA Healthline
Ph: 1300 658 886

Sexual Health Clinic,
Royal Newcastle Hospital
Ph: 4923 6909

INTERPRETER

Telephone Interpreter Service (24hr)
131 450

ACCOMMODATION

Youth Emergency Accommodation Line
(02) 9318 1531 (Sydney Metro)
1800 424 830 (Toll free outside Sydney Metro)

Homeless Persons Information Service
1800 234 566
Crisis accommodation referral

Shelter NSW
(02) 9267 5733

Non-English Speaking Women's Housing Scheme (NESH)
(02) 9726 7969

Tenants Union of NSW Co-operative Ltd
(02) 9251 6590
1800 251 101

ADVOCACY

Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
1800 810 784
TTY 1800 626 267

Anti-Discrimination Board NSW
1800 670 812
TTY 02 9310 2376

LEGAL
Hunter Community Legal Centre
4926 3220

Legal Aid (Newcastle)
4929 5482

University of Newcastle Legal Centre
4921 8666

Women's Legal Resource Centre
1800 801 501
TTY 1800 674 333

A safe and supportive environment for women