Contacts
On this page:
- government agencies
- information, advocacv & support – national
- information, advocacv & support – state-based
Government agencies
National Library of Australia
If you would like to be interviewed for the Library's oral history project, please email fafcm@nla.gov.au or freecall 1800 204 290 to register your interest.
National Museum of Australia
If you would like to contact the Museum email: feedback@nma.gov.au.
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
FaHCSIA has a national office in Canberra and a network of offices in each state and territory. See how to get in touch with FaHCSIA.
information, Advocacy & support – National
Alliance for Forgotten Australians
The Alliance includes both groups and individuals, and supports people who lived in out-of-home care through advocacy and projects. The secretariat is located at Families Australia, an independent, peak, not-for-profit organisation.
Phone – (02) 6273 4885
Fax – (02) 6273 4886
Visit – Suite 3, 7 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600
Postal address – PO Box 83 Campbell ACT 2612
Email – admin@familiesaustralia.org.au
Website – forgottenaustralians.org.au
Care Leavers Australia Network (CLAN)
CLAN is a network for people who grew up in Australia's orphanages, children's homes and in foster care.
Free call 1800 008 774
Phone (02) 9709 4520 or 0425 204 747
Visit Shop 1, 359 Chapel Road, Bankstown 2200
Postal address PO Box 164 Georges Hall NSW 2198
Email support@clan.org.au
Website www.clan.org.au
Child Migrants Trust
The Trust is an independent, specialised, professional service for former child migrants, their parents and relatives. It lacks resources to handle a large volume of email, so to send a message please use the post.
Website – childmigrantstrust.com
Melbourne office
Phone – (03) 9347 7403 or (international) +61 3 9347 7403
Fax – (03) 9347 1791
Postal address – 228 Canning Street North Carlton VIC 3054
Perth office
Phone – (08) 9472 7582 or (international) +61 8 9472 7582
Fax – (08) 9472 7549
Postal address – 8 Sunbury Road Victoria Park WA 6100
Forgotten Australians of South Australia Inc.
An advocacy group and referral support service
Phone – 0404 139 210
Visit – 151 Sampson Road Elizabeth Grove SA 5122 – office hours vary so please phone for an appointment
Postal address – PO Box 2261, Hilton Plaza, Adelaide, SA 5033
Email – info@forgottenaustralians.com.au
International Association for Former Child Migrants and Their Families
Phone – (03) 9348 1354
Counselling services
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CBERS Consultancy – for former residents and students of Christian Brothers institutions
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Lifeline – 24-hour service – 13 11 14
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Mensline – 24-hour service – 1300 789 978
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Relationships Australia – counselling service – 1300 364 277
Information, advocacy & support – State-based
Australian Capital Territory
Mental Health Foundation
Referral service for counselling services in the ACT
Phone – (02) 6282 6658
Barnardos Australia
Senior Manager for After Care
Phone – (02) 9218 2370
Marymead Child and Family Centre
Phone – (02) 6162 5800
New South Wales
Department of Community Services
Website – www.community.nsw.gov.au
Aftercare Resource Centre Support Service
Telephone and face-to-face services for people who were in care in New South Wales.
Free call – 1800 656 884
Website – relationships.com.au/what-we-do/services/aftercare/aftercare-nsw
Queensland
The Aftercare Resource Centre
Free call – 1800 501 560
Website – aftercareresourcecentre.org.au
Historical Abuse Network & Esther Centre
Phone – (07) 3844 0966
Website – www.han.merivale.org.au
South Australia
Post Care Services
A service for adults who were in state or out-of-home care as children in South Australia.
Free call – 1800 188 118 (Monday to Friday, 8:45am–5pm)
Website – dfc.sa.gov.au/pub/default.aspx?tabid=235
Tasmania
After Care Support Service
Phone – (03) 6222 7308
Victoria
The Interim Service for Forgotten Australians
Free call – 1800 509 203
Website – www.interimservice.org.au
Adoption and Family Records Services
Phone – 1300 769 926
Website – www.cyf.vic.gov.au/placement-support/family-records
Broken Rites
A non-denominational support group for people who have been abused sexually, physically or emotionally in religious institutions.
Phone – (03) 9457 4999
Website – brokenrites.alphalink.com.au
Western Australia
Department for Communities
Offers a range of support services and has social workers available 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Free call – 1800 617 233
