Service summary

Dementia Support Australia (DSA) provides FREE support for people living with dementia and those who care for them when changes in behaviour are affecting daily life.

DSA's dementia specialists work with individuals, families and care teams to understand the causes of behavioural changes and develop practical strategies to improve quality of life.

Support is available across Australia, including rural and remote areas, through a dedicated 24/7 helpline and DSA is the entry point for accessing the Specialist Dementia Care Program.

Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help?

Is your life or property being threatened?

Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime?

If you answered YES call Triple Zero (000). Triple Zero calls are free.​

Are you or someone you know affected by alcohol or drug use and need support?

Empowering Recovery and Resilience is a Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Wellbeing Program that supports people in the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, and Bega Valley who are facing challenges with alcohol and drug use, mental health, housing, and more.

Provided by Salt, this program assists people aged 16 years and over who are experiencing homelessness, recently released from prison, or experiencing disadvantage by providing safe housing, recovery support, and pathways back into the community.

The program offers a comprehensive model of service that includes:

• Immediate housing assistance
• Drug and alcohol assessment and case planning
• Trauma-informed recovery programs
• Integrated mental health support
• Employment and vocational training programs
• Long-term housing assistance
• Reintegration and independent living skills programs

First Nations Mental Health Services provides culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

The service offers support for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns or challenges impacting their wellbeing. Services are tailored to individual needs and support recovery, resilience and connection to community.

Delivered by qualified mental health professionals and Aboriginal Health Practitioners in a culturally safe environment. Support may include counselling, psychological therapies, care coordination and connection to other services as needed.

First Nations Mental Health Services provides culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

The service helps people strengthen wellbeing, build resilience and access support close to home through a holistic and person-centred approach. Delivered by qualified mental health professionals and Aboriginal Health Practitioners in a culturally safe environment. Support may include counselling, psychological therapies, care coordination and connection to other services as needed.

First Nations Mental Health Services provides culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

The service supports people experiencing mental health concerns, emotional distress or other challenges affecting their wellbeing and recovery. Delivered by qualified mental health professionals and Aboriginal Health Practitioners in a culturally safe environment. Support may include counselling, psychological therapies, care coordination and connection to other services as needed.

Offering confidential, trauma specialist counselling for people of all genders who are impacted by violence and abuse, as well as their friends, colleagues and family members.

Call 1800 385 578 or connect with online counselling via their website.

Gateway Life are offering free access to an 8-week gym-based program combining exercise and education for people aged 45 and over who are at risk of developing chronic conditions.

Participants will attend weekly group sessions, alternating between physical activity and education. The education component will focus on the role of exercise and nutrition in managing chronic disease risk, while also building digital health literacy to help individuals better understand and navigate the healthcare system.

Delivered by qualified Allied Health professionals the program will be delivered from Gateway Life’s facilities in Wollongong and Nowra.

Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation providing locally-tailored, high-quality services.

Services include physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal health and chronic disease management.

GPH covers a large portion of South Eastern NSW, with over 20 hubs including 6 headspace centres and 2 GP clinics in Shell Cove and Nowra.

For more detailed information about specific services please visit the Grand Pacific Health website.

Free telephone support, online bereavement support groups and forums, resources and information.

headspace bega provides a safe and confidential environment for young people aged 12-25 to access mental health, alcohol and other drugs and physical health support services, as well as work and study assistance.

They also offer outpost services to Narooma and outreach services in Moruya, please call 1800 718 383 for details. To find out about all of the services available – or to make an appointment – you can call, email or drop in.