In times of disaster, tragedy, grief, or just when times get tough there are organisations on hand who specialise in providing the service and assistance needed during these times. In Inverell, our local community has ample support from local emergency services, charity organisations and welfare services, all of whom provide strong and professional help in times of need, no matter the urgency or situation.
Welfare and Care
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The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international movement, and an evangelical branch of the universal Christain Church. This organisation meets the current needs of the Australian Community. In the absence of discrimination, they offer practical and spiritual help to assist men, women and children put their lives back together during times of adversity, enabling them to live their life to the fullest potential. The Salvation Army conducts the annual 'Red Shield Appeal' throughout Australia. Within the Inverell Shire the Salvation Army operates the 'Red Shield Community Centre' at 45 Otho Street, Inverell, and provides community services in a pleasant, clean and friendly environment. They provide for clothing, furniture, canteen refreshments, a mother's rooms, rest rooms, a chapel quiet room and a welfare room. You can call the centre on (02) 6722 3008.
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Red Cross
Since 1914 Australian Red Cross has been responding to the needs of Australians in suburbs and towns right across the country. Through war, drought, flood and fire, our volunteers have responded willingly and have risen to the task with a renowned level of passion and commitment. Its a reputation that is richly deserved, embodying the universal spirit of the Red Cross.
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St Vincent de Paul Society
Vinnies has over 273 shops throughout Australia, 113 hostels, aged services and refuges and is run by over 20,000 volunteers. They provide charity and assistance to those in need and hold two major appeals each year, a Winter Appeal and Christmas Appeal. Further information may be obtained by calling 13 18 12. Your local St Vincent de Paul Charity outlet can be found at 31 Oliver Street, Inverell, or by calling (02) 6722 3187. |
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Centrelink is a government agency delivering a range of services. Centrelink was established to provide a central location for access of Government Services such as income assistance.
For the individual they provide for the delivery of information relating to:
They also have information for people who are:
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Department of Veterans' Affairs
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) is responsible for the granting of pensions, allowances, and they also provide treatment and other benefits to veterans. The DVA provides administration support to the Repatriation Commission in discharging its responsibilities to veterans. Their 'Service-Our Heritage Commemoration Program' and the Defence Service Homes Actprovides subsidised loans for housing and housing-related benefits. |
| Inverell Women's Refuge Inverell Women's Refuge is a 24 hour service for women with or without children escaping from domestic violence or crisis situations. The Refuge also acts as a referral and support service. The Inverell Women's Refuge Centre can be found at 78 Campbell Street, Inverell, and can be contacted by phoning (02) 6721 0855. |
Emergency Services
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The St Johns Ambulance Service
The St Johns Ambulance Service has a station in Inverell located at 172 Otho Street, Inverell, and is responsible for providing a high standard of emergency health services to Inverell and district. The service is one which moves injured and ill patients quickly and safely. Computer systems monitor all '000' calls, while trained and experienced officers immediately assess the injury or illness, the location of the patient, and the degree of urgency. All relevant information is then relayed to the nearest Ambulance Station. The Ambulance Service provides for a challenging and rewarding career, including three long years of intensive, up-to-date training. The Amubulance service also provides first aid courses for interested persons. Contact the Inverell Ambulance Station on (02) 6722 5680. |
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NSW Police Service
The NSW Police Service is one of the oldest and largest police organsations in the english speaking world, with over 13,300 officers who operate on land, on sea and in the air. The NSW Police Service is a non-profit statutory authority funded by the NSW Government, operating throughout over 500 different Stations in NSW. Just some of the services they provide include: preventing, detecting and investigating crime; monitoring and promoting road safety; maintaining social order; performing and coordinating emergency and rescue operations; traffic control; communications; intelligence analysis; anti-terroist negotiations; and much, much more. Your local Police Station is located at 109 Otho Street, Inverell, with stations also located at Ashford, Bingara, Bundarra, Delungra, Gravesend, Tingha, Warialda and Yetman. They can be contacted on 02) 6722 0599 at all hours, or fax them on (02) 6722 0511. |
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NSW Fire Brigade
The NSW Fire Brigade has been in existence since 1884 and has served and protected NSW well. The local Inverell Station is located at 59 Evans Street, Inverell, and can be contacted on 02) 67210 015. The Fire Brigade works with the community, government and industry in providing a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week service to prevent and respond to fires, hazardous material incidents, rescues, emergencies, along with the protection and preservation of life, property and the environment. Overall it is reported they save 80% of all property structure involved in incidents for which they attend. They are also involved in reducing bush fire hazards, inspecting buildings for fire safety, educating the community, providing natural disaster response, emergency information and co-operating with police, ambulance, the Rural Fire Service, and SES workers to provide the community with effective emergency services. |
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| NSW Rural Fire Service
On 1 September 1997, The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) was established by an Act of Parliament, the Rural Fires Act, 1997. The RFS is the formal successor of an organisation that has been around for 100 years and is most popularly known as the NSW Bush Fire Brigades. The RFS is responsible for fire suppression and prevention activities in over 90 per cent of the State. They work closely with the NSW Fire Brigades, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and State Forests who, between them, cover about 10 per cent of the State. The RFS is the designated combat agency for all fires occurring in its districts, this includes structural firefighting in more than 1,200 towns and villages.
Your local NSW Rural Fire Service Centre is located on the Burtenshaw's Road, Inverell, and can be contacted on (02) 6721 0446 or by fax on (02) 6721 0260.
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State Emergency Services
The State Emergency Services is an organisation operated entirely by volunteers, dedicated to assisting the community. With over 240 units and over 8,000 volunteer members, their major responsibility is to provide emergency reponse services during times of flood or storm, and they are an invaluable resource supporting the other full time emergency service organisations. In rural areas, such as Inverell, the SES are also involved in road accident rescues, bush search and rescues and many other duties. Their volunteers are well trained and ready to assist at a moments notice in often difficult and dangerous situations. |
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Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Where do I get help?
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a family member or a friend, the important thing is to know that help is available, and in most cases it is only a phone call away.
Should you have any questions in relation to how to manage a probelm relating to the illicit use of drugs, you should contact your local doctor and discuss the problem with them or alternatively contact the Community Health Centre of the New England Area Health Service and speak to the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor. The contact number for the New England Area Health Service, Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service is 1300 660 059.
If you, or someone close to you, are trying to find assistance in giving up substance abuse, a useful contact point is the Brain and Behaviour Centre at Westmead, who run a number of programs. The Brain and Behaviour Centre can be contacted on 9633 4077.
Should you have any particular concerns in respect of illicit drug related matters you may also wish to contact a member of the Mayor's Drug Advisory Committee or contact the Secretary of that Committee for further information. The Secretary, Council's Management Executive Officer, can be contacted on (02) 67288 288.
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a family member or a friend, the important thing is to know that help is available, and in most cases it is only a phone call away.
Should you have any questions in relation to how to manage a probelm relating to the illicit use of drugs, you should contact your local doctor and discuss the problem with them or alternatively contact the Community Health Centre of the New England Area Health Service and speak to the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor. The contact number for the New England Area Health Service, Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service is 1300 660 059.
If you, or someone close to you, are trying to find assistance in giving up substance abuse, a useful contact point is the Brain and Behaviour Centre at Westmead, who run a number of programs. The Brain and Behaviour Centre can be contacted on 9633 4077.
Should you have any particular concerns in respect of illicit drug related matters you may also wish to contact a member of the Mayor's Drug Advisory Committee or contact the Secretary of that Committee for further information. The Secretary, Council's Management Executive Officer, can be contacted on (02) 67288 288.
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