You don't have to
face it alone.

Free, confidential chaplaincy and counselling support available 24/7 by phone. Speak with a trained chaplain about life's challenges — no issue too big or too small.

National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Available 24/7 by phone or online chat — confidential support for people experiencing violence.

24/7 national domestic violence, sexual assault and family violence counselling and referral service.

Counselling for individuals, couples, families, children. Sliding scale fees. Anxiety, depression, DV, grief.

Help with utility bills, food cards, fuel cards, pharmaceutical costs, general advocacy and referrals.

Works with the whole family to improve child wellbeing. Parenting stress, family crisis, mental health.

Free, confidential financial counselling. Help with debt, bills, budgeting, financial stress.

Low-cost community hampers, emergency food relief, utility bill assistance, financial counselling.

Free pantry hampers, community dinner, Orange Sky laundry partnership. Social connection focus.

Financial advocacy, accredited skills training for employment via Kiama and Shoalhaven Community College.

Counselling for children, adults, couples and families. Family law, foster care, relationship education.

Specialist support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Showers, toilets, laundry, case management.

Range of community services: mental health groups, AA groups, cancer support, social programs.

Compassionate care, professional support and counselling for women and families facing unplanned pregnancy. Services include counselling, post-abortion counselling, pregnancy support, mentoring, parenting programs (Mum2Mum), support for partners, and the EmployHer employment readiness program — all provided free of charge. No woman should face an unplanned pregnancy alone.

Low-cost groceries, free bakery, fruit & veg. Min $5 spend. Free morning tea while you shop.

A Christian-based not-for-profit charity providing relief to the most vulnerable people in the Illawarra. Services include free food, free laundry, and free showers. The Fresh Start trailer sets up each Friday at 5pm on Burelli St, Wollongong.

Psychologists, counsellors, mental health social workers across Wollongong & Illawarra. Medicare rebates available.

Providing free hot meals, emergency accommodation and friendship to people in need across the Illawarra. The Good Shepherd Welcome Centre serves weekly hot meals to the homeless, needy and lonely. Also offers short to medium term emergency accommodation for people in crisis situations, including a Magnolia Cottage Project specifically for women over 55.

Free breakfast and community lunch. Food hampers, showers, laundry, secondhand clothing, referrals.

Trusted community hub offering food hampers, frozen meals, social connection, skills support, referrals.

Subsidised long-term rental housing in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama for very low to medium incomes.

Withdrawal management, counselling, opioid treatment, youth drug & alcohol team, support groups.

Free takeaway dinner and food hampers every Thursday evening at MacCabe Park.

Legal Aid NSW provides free and low-cost legal assistance to people who cannot afford a private lawyer, covering criminal, family, civil, and employment matters.

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention hotline. Trained counsellors available anytime.

Free sit-down 2-course dinner (main + dessert). Chaplains on site. Orange Sky laundry van on Thursdays.

Supports young people who are homeless or at risk in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama.

24-hour phone service for anyone homeless or at risk of homelessness. Refers to local services across NSW.

$10 grocery bag valued at $60, mainly non-perishables. Call for assessment. Run by Anglican churches.

Free, independent, confidential phone counselling for people with debt problems across Australia.

No-interest loans up to $1,500 for household items, education expenses, medical equipment or car rego/repairs.

Specialist homelessness service supporting vulnerable women and families in Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

Specialist homelessness and domestic violence support for women and families in crisis.

Youth housing, counselling, mediation, family programs across Illawarra, Shoalhaven and South Coast.

Mobile van providing evening meals across Wollongong and Warrawong.

Community hub with services directory, referrals, social programs, and community support.

Free lunch Mon–Fri, 80–100 people daily. Morning tea from 11am. Board games Tuesday mornings.

Morning tea, board games, meals and genuine friendship Mon–Fri. Welcoming drop-in space in the CBD.

Short-term emergency housing for families in crisis (up to 6 months). Financial, legal, and welfare referrals.

One-stop shop: showers, laundry, food, referrals to housing services. Breakfast Mon–Fri 9–10am.

The Salvation Army Wollongong provides financial relief and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need, including help with bills, food, and essential items.

Free programs, information and support for young people aged 12–24. Safe space, creative activities.

Youth dinner and outreach programs for at-risk young people in the Berkeley area.

Free mental health support for young people aged 12–25. Counselling, health, referrals, peer support.

Mental health support, counselling, health, substance use support for young people aged 12–25.