Aboriginal services
Aboriginal Children's Service
The Aboriginal Children's Service is a foster care agency funded by the Department of Community Services, and provides care and protection for indigenous children, as well as an Aboriginal foster parent program.
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Aboriginal Hostels Limited provides temporary accommodation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout Australia.
Aboriginal Housing Company Ltd
This service works to find places for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families in affordable housing.
Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council
The Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council is a council of Aboriginal people established to provide advice to the New South Wales Government on law and justice issues affecting Aboriginal people in NSW.
Aboriginal Medical Service
The Aboriginal Medical Service offers medical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Indigenous Land Corporation
The Indigenous Land Corporation assists Indigenous people in Australia to acquire and manage indigenous land in a sustainable way to provide cultural, social, economic or environmental benefits for themselves and for future generations.
NSWALC (NSW Aboriginal Land Council)
The NSW NSWALC is a peak representative body responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW with a significant emphasis on land. Local Aboriginal Land Council contacts can be found on this site. They are responsible for supporting their membership towards social and economic empowerment. These include making land claims under the Act, supporting business ventures, administering housing, assisting members with training opportunities and other projects.
NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs
NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs are responsible for the Aboriginal Communities Development Program and the Grants Program. They assist Aboriginal people trace their family history by providing access to the archives of the Aborigines Welfare Board and Aborigines Protection Board and develop policies and projects on community and social justice issues.
Ethnic Organisations
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Contains details about sources of information and assistance that migrants may find of use.
Ethnic Communities Council
The Ethnic Communities' Council (ECC) of NSW is a non-government peak body representing thousands of people from ethnic communities throughout the state. They actively promote the principles of multiculturalism, and lobby for the development of culturally inclusive society.
Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW (CRC)
The Community Relations Commission for a multicultural NSW (CRC) is a NSW State Government organisation that promotes multiculturalism, ethnic affairs, cultural diversity, community unity and harmony.
Migrant Resource Centres
Migrant Resource Centres are independent community organisations that provide free advice, information and referrals to migrants and refugees on a range of issues.
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) is for people who do not speak English and for English speakers needing to communicate with them.
Legal services
Access to Justice
(Australia-wide) For information and contact details of legal services such as Legal Aid, community legal centres, family relationship centress and dispute resolution services.
Community Legal Centres
Community Legal Centres are independent, non-profit community organisations providing free legal advice, information and referrals for individuals and communities across New South Wales. To find a community legal centre near you visit the directory of the Community Legal Centres around Australia, sorted by State.
Law Access NSW
(NSW only) A free government service that provides help to people with a legal problem or query.
Lawlink NSW
Provides information about law and justice agencies and services.
Law Society of NSW
Offers a solicitor referral service and 'find a lawyer' facility.
Legal Aid Commission NSW
An independent statutory body providing legal aid and other legal services to disadvantaged people.
Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC)
Provides access to legal information for the general public in NSW. It is based in the State Library of NSW and operates through the state-wide public library network.
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