<strong>Australian Breastfeeding Association</strong><br>Tel: 1800 686 268<br>Web: <a href="http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.breastfeeding.asn.au</a><br>Breast feeding support and education for mothers, group meetings and counselling 24 /7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Community and Kids - (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6354 5906<br>Mobile: 0447 322 582<br>Email: <a href="mailto:communitiesandkids@linc.org.au">communitiesandkids@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href="http://linc.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">linc.org.au/</a><br>Communities and Kids supported playgroup schedule, during school terms only<br>Monday - Portland Central School 10am-12noon<br>Tuesday - Good Start Program - referral only: Story Time - Wallerawang &amp; Portland Library 10,30am<br>Wednesday - Gowrie Playgroup 10am-11.30am 88 Landa Street, Bowenfels<br>Thursday - Cooerwull Primary School Hall 9.30am-11.30am<br>Pamper sessions and Circle of Security Parenting Program - Please contact for dates<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Child Support</strong><br>Tel: 131 107<br>Web: <a href="http://www.humanservices.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.humanservices.gov.au</a><br>Automated Child Support information service 24/7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Department of Communities &amp; Justice (previously FACS)</strong><br>109 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 0800<br>Helpline - 132 111<br>Email:  DCJ (previously FACS) <a href="mailto:admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au">admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href="http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.facs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Early Childhood Health Services</strong><br>Intake referral number: 1800 222 608<br>Tel: 6350 2750 for all appointments<br>Lithgow CHC - Monday-Friday<br>Portland Tabulam - every Tuesday<br>Immunisation Clinics<br>Portland Tabulam - 1st Thursday of every month<br>Lithgow CHC - 2nd &amp; 4th Wednesday of every month<BR><BR><strong>Family Relationships Advice Line</strong><br>Tel 1800 050 321<br>Web: <a href="http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.familyrelationships.gov.au</a><br>Strengthening family relationships, Helping families stay together, Assisting families through separation<br>Hours: 8am-8pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday, Closed Sundays and national public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>LINC Multicultural Worker</strong><br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Email: <a href="mailto:xanthe@linc.org.au">xanthe@linc.org.au </a><br>Offers assistance to people who come from diverse backgrounds and responds to the client's need which included<ul>  <li>filling in form</li>  <li>Multicultural Funday Monday this is a monthly meeting, with various activities such as cooking, dancing, painting, pampering , excursion etc.</li>  <li>contacting the relevant agencies such as&nbsp; Immigration, ATO, Centrelink &nbsp;etc.</li>  <li>resume writing</li>  <li>language mentoring programme</li>  <li>referal to other service providers</li></ul><br>Hours: 7 hours per week.<BR><BR><strong>Nanna's Touch</strong><br>131 Chifley Road, Lithgow2790<br>Mobile: 0409 765 601<br>Email: <a href="mailto:nannastouch02@gmail.com">nannastouch02@gmail.com</a><br>Web:<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/</a><br>Web:<a href="https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/</a><br>Contact: Sue Murdock<br>Hours: 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday<br>Meeting Times: 10am - 2pm Tuesday - Sewing; 10am - 2pm Thursday - Community Connections<br>Find us on Facebook: Lithgow Nanna's Touch ASD Disability Support<br>Help for anyone within the community needing a social connection, guidance, and assistance, providing support network connections, creative crafts, sewing, and more, in an all-inclusive environment.<BR><BR><strong>Fees and bookings apply</strong><BR><BR><strong>NSW Rape Crisis</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 017<br>Web: <a href="http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nswrapecrisis.com.au</a><br>Rape &amp; Domestic Violence Services Australia supports people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. We believe they deserve to be listened to and supported in their recovery.<br>We offer telephone, online and face to face counselling to people of all genders who have experienced sexual, domestic or family violence, and their supporters.<br>We also advocate with governments, the media and the community to prevent and end violence.<br>Counselling 24 hours 7 days<BR><BR><strong>Overeaters Anonymous</strong><br>Tel: 0432 421 520<br>Contact Nena<BR><BR><strong>Parentline NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 1300 52<br>Web: <a href="http://www.parentline.org.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.parentline.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-9pm Monday-Friday; 4pm-9pm weekends.<br>Parent Line is a free Counselling and Support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 years who live in NSW<BR><BR><strong>Poison Information Centre</strong><br>Tel: 13 11 26&nbsp;&nbsp;24 hours, 7 days<br>Web: <a href="http://www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au&nbsp;</a><BR><BR><strong>Red Nose</strong><br>Tel: 1300 996 698<br>24hr Bereavement Support Line 1300 308 307<br>Web: <a href="https://rednose.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://rednose.org.au/</a><br>Hours Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Thrive Services (Blue Mountains Family Support)</strong><br>261 Main St, Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 4055<br>Open: Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm<br>Also at 2 Station Street Katoomba<br>Tel: 4782 1555<br>Open: Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href="mailto:info@thriveservices.org.au">info@thriveservices.org.au</a><br>Thrive Services is a not for profit community organisation that supports children, families and others living in the Lithgow and Blue Mountains areas. All our programs are free and voluntary. We aim to support children, families and our communities to thrive by:<br>• Adapting to the changing needs of families and children<br>• Providing a welcoming and accepting environment<br>• Offering family and practical support'<br>• Building a strong sense of community<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThriveServicesLithgowBlueMountains/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Weight Watchers</strong><br>Tel: 13 19 97<br>Web: <a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.weightwatchers.com.au</a><br>Meetings: Red Cross Hall 5.30pm Wednesday