Services

We all have the right to feel safe. Taking the first steps to speak to someone about domestic and family violence can be conflicting and overwhelming. At Relationships Australia NSW, we provide compassionate, understanding, and confidential domestic violence support for victims.

A free service for those who spent time in institutional or foster care before 1990. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and delivered by Relationships Australia NSW’s Wattle Place centre.

Wattle Place offers inclusive support for adults who experienced institutional or foster care as children, were impacted by forced adoption practices, or experienced institutional child sexual abuse. Our services provide assistance personalised to your individual needs and experiences.

A free support service for Care Leavers and Forgotten Australians in central and eastern Sydney to support transitions into aged care services.

Trauma-informed support and mental health care for individuals and families affected by domestic, family, or sexual violence in the Central Coast and Newcastle areas.

Free, safe and confidential support to people who are experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, in Newcastle and the Central Coast. Referrals via local GP or health professionals.

Care and Connect is a free, safe and confidential support service for people experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence, including child sexual abuse. Available to anyone based in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith Regions. Referrals via local GP or health professionals.

A free service for people 26 or over, who were in out-of-home care in NSW. Funded by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, and delivered by Relationships Australia NSW’s Wattle Place centre.

A free support service for people impacted by past forced adoptions. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and delivered by Relationships Australia NSW’s Wattle Place centre.

A free and confidential support to people who are applying, or thinking of applying, to the National Redress Scheme. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and delivered by Relationships Australia NSW’s Wattle Place centre.

Transitioning from out-of-home care into independent living can come with challenges. Our Aftercare Resource Centre provides customised resources, information and support for care leavers to help navigate the process.

Adoption can be an exciting change for a family, but it’s crucial to have the tools to manage its unique set of challenges and complexities. The free Intercountry Adoptee and Family Support Service (ICAFSS) supports intercountry adoptees and their families.