WA

Child Protection
To report child abuse:
p: 1800 273 889 (Free Call)
For afterhours help contact Crisis Care: 1800 199 008
SMS: 0477 13 11 14

Children’s Commissioner
Commissioner for Children and Young People
Albert Facey House, 469 Wellington Street,
Perth, 6000
p: (08) 6213 2297
p: 1800 072 444 (Free Call)
w: ccyp.wa.gov.au

Advocate for Children in Care
If you are in care or aged 18-25 and have left care, the Advocate for Children in Care can help you have your say.
p: 1800 460 696 (Free Call) or
p: 0429 086 508
e: advocate@communities.wa.gov.au
w: wa.gov.au/organisation/department-ofcommunities/advocate-children-care

CREATE Perth Office
Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar
353 Newcastle Street, Northbridge WA 6003
p: (08) 6336 9726
e: wa@create.org.au
w: create.org.au/state-teams
Facebook: facebook.com/CREATEfnd

Public Housing
To talk to the Department about housing options or bond assistance, go to their website and click on “contact us” to find the contact details for your local office.
p: 1800 176 888 (Free Call)
e: generalenquiries@communities.wa.gov.au
w: housing.wa.gov.au

Homelessness Advisory Service
For advice and support for homelessness call:
p: 1800 199 008 (Free Call)

Entrypoint Perth
Entrypoint Perth is a free assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in WA toaccess accommodation and support options.
p: (08) 6496 0001
p: 1800 124 684
w: entrypointperth.com.au

Tenancy Help
Community Green is a legal service helpspeople who rent their home to resolve rental issues. Their website has lots of fact sheets, which might help answer your questions.
w: circlegreen.org.au/tenancy
p: 08 6148 3636

Youth Legal Service
Free legal advice and representation for young people under 25. The website also has fact sheets and other info.
p: (08) 9202 1688
w: youthlegalserviceinc.com.au
e: yls@youthlegalserviceinc.com.au

Crisis Care
Crisis Care provides Western Australia’s afterhours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing. Additionally, they provide information and referrals for people experiencing crisis and can be contacted for advice around homelessness services. Those experiencing Family and Domestic Violence may also contact Crisis Care to discuss accommodation assistance and support services.
p: (08) 9223 1111
p: 1800 199 008

Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence contact the Women’s Council for Domestic Violence and Family Services WA:
p: (08) 9420 7264

WA’s Youth Services Directory
A directory of information and contact details for services for young people across WA.
w: wayouthservicesdirectory.org.au

Sexual Health
Sexual Health Quarters provide support and advice on sexual health issues. They also have a Youth Clinic in Perth.
70 Roe St, Northbridge, WA 6003
p: (08) 9227 6177
w: shq.org.au

Mental Health
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)
MHERL provide assessment, support and referral to other services.
p: 1300 555 788 – Metro Region
p: 1800 676 822 – Peel Region
w: www.mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help/helplines/mental-health-response-line

MyService
You can also get help with mental health issues by using the My Service directory.
w: myservices.org.au

Headspace
There are 19 headspace centres in WA.
To find the one nearest you go to:
w: headspace.org.au/headspace-centres
p: 1800 650 890

Health Direct
If you have a health concern and you’re not sure what to do call Health Direct. You’ll get fast and expert advice about any health issue which will help you make an informed decision about how to manage it.
p: 1800 022 222

Aboriginal Health
There are lots of Aboriginal health centres across WA. To find the one nearest to you go to:
w: naccho.org.au/naccho-map

Disability Support
For information about disability services in WA go to:
w: wa.gov.au/organisation/department-ofcommunities/disability-services
Or contact the Office of Disability
p: 1800 176 888
e: OfficeofDisability@communities.wa.gov.au

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS can provide young people with disability information and connections to services in their communities.
p: 1800 800 110
w: ndis.gov.au

Driver’s Licence

Department of Transport WA
Driver and Vehicle Services (licence queries)
p: 13 11 56
w: transport.wa.gov.au

Education and Training
For information about courses, careers etc go to the Jobs and Skills website:
w: jobsandskills.wa.gov.au
p: 13 64 64

Leaving Care Services
Leaving Care services are free and can support you with whatever you want help. You can be linked in from 14 or 15 to 25. There are 3 services in WA. If you are not sure which service to contact, contact any
of them and they will be able to point you in the right direction.

My Place – Wanslea
South Rockingham and Mandurah areas
26A Anstruther Road, Mandurah WA 6210
p: (08) 9245 2441
e: leavingcare@wanslea.org.au
w: wanslea.org.au/programs/my-place-ngany-mia-leaving-care

Navig8 – Mission Australia
Bunbury and South West
51-55 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury WA 6230
p: (08) 9791 4140
e: navig8@missionaustralia.com.au
w: missionaustralia.com.au/services?view=service&id=542

Transitional Support Service(TSS) – Salvation Army
Perth Metro and all regional areas not covered by Navig8 or My Place
333 William St, Northbridge WA 6003
p: (08) 9328 1600
e: tss@salvationarmy.org.au
w: salvationarmy.org.au/locations/westernaustralia/w068c/youth-services-wa-andtransitional-support-service/

Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
A $1500 grant to support young people leaving care. For support to apply for TILA contact your caseworker or the Leaving Care Services above.
e: tila@dss.gov.au
w: dss.gov.au/tila

National Redress Scheme
This scheme acknowledges that many people may have been sexually abused in institutions such as out-of-home care, schools and many more. The scheme provides a monetary payment, acknowledgement that the abuse happened including an apology, and access to counselling. The Scheme will run until 30
June 2028. A number of services in WA have been funded to provide support. To find out go to:
w: nationalredress.gov.au/support/explore/wa-redress-support-services
p: 1800 737 377

Knowmore
knowmore is an independent service giving free legal advice and support to survivors of
child abuse by providing information about justice and redress. To find out more:
w: knowmore.org.au
p: 1800 605 762
TTY: 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 605 762
e: info@knowmore.org.au