USEFUL COMMUNITY CONTACTS AND SUPPORT
Local Family Support contacts
Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support - (08) 9168 0333
Children Services Officer - 0437 808 537
Child Health Nurse - 9166 4308
Community Health - 9166 4330
Kununurra District Hospital - 9168 4222
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Services (OVAHS) - 9168 1288
Wunan Health (Private Medical Clinic) - 9168 1001
Kununurra Pharmacy - 9168 1111
Boab Health - 9166 8100
Far North Community Support (disability) - 9169 3491
Anglicare WA (Kununurra) - 9166 5000
Gawooleng Yarwoodeng Crisis Accommodation - 9169 1049
Children Services Officer - 0437 808 537
Child Health Nurse - 9166 4308
Community Health - 9166 4330
Kununurra District Hospital - 9168 4222
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Services (OVAHS) - 9168 1288
Wunan Health (Private Medical Clinic) - 9168 1001
Kununurra Pharmacy - 9168 1111
Boab Health - 9166 8100
Far North Community Support (disability) - 9169 3491
Anglicare WA (Kununurra) - 9166 5000
Gawooleng Yarwoodeng Crisis Accommodation - 9169 1049
Emergency services
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EMERGENCY
000 For life-threatening situations POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE, SEA RESCUE For when: A serious crime is in progress or just committed; Life or serious injury is threatened; An immediate threat to people or property exists; |
POLICE ASSISTANCE
131 444 Non-emergency Police attendance is required For reporting: A disturbance or antisocial behaviour; Something which has happened in the past; A property-related incident for insurance purposes; |
Help Lines
If you are in immediate danger, call 000
24 Hour Family Helpline
1800 643 000
24 Hour Crisis Care - Child Support
92231111 or 1800 199 008
WA Health - Free 24hr Health Direct
1800 022 222
Poisons Information Centre
13 11 26
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
NGALA Parenting Line
1800 111 546
The Ngala Parenting Line is a free telephone support service for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 18 years who live in WA.
Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.
MensLine
1300 789 978
This is a national support service for men with family and relationship concerns. Online counselling is available on the website, and there’s also a 24-hour telephone counselling line – phone 1300 789 978.
Financial Counselling Australia
1800 007 007
Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to speak to someone in your state.
Seniors Information Service
1800 671 233
The Seniors Information Service is a telephone service operated by the WA Seniors Card Centre. The service provides general information and referral for older people in relation to accommodation options, education, finance, business, health and wellbeing.
1800 643 000
24 Hour Crisis Care - Child Support
92231111 or 1800 199 008
WA Health - Free 24hr Health Direct
1800 022 222
Poisons Information Centre
13 11 26
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
NGALA Parenting Line
1800 111 546
The Ngala Parenting Line is a free telephone support service for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 18 years who live in WA.
Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.
MensLine
1300 789 978
This is a national support service for men with family and relationship concerns. Online counselling is available on the website, and there’s also a 24-hour telephone counselling line – phone 1300 789 978.
Financial Counselling Australia
1800 007 007
Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to speak to someone in your state.
Seniors Information Service
1800 671 233
The Seniors Information Service is a telephone service operated by the WA Seniors Card Centre. The service provides general information and referral for older people in relation to accommodation options, education, finance, business, health and wellbeing.
Support online
The Australian Parenting Website - raisingchildren.net.au
Access free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. The site is designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try.
Access free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. The site is designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try.
For listing of local businesses and community groups, the East Kimberley Directory is available online and in print.
