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Services, Support & Referral Partners
TDNC helps people find information, practical assistance, advocacy and the right service. Use this directory to see what may be available, or contact us and we can help you choose a pathway.
Index of services
Start with the topic that sounds closest to what you need. Each entry is a simple next step; details and availability can change, so please contact TDNC to check what is current.
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03 servicesHelp in times of difficulty / material aid
Practical help and referrals when money, food, transport or another immediate need is making life harder. This may include food vouchers and grocery basics, depending on what is available.
Ask about practical helpMedically necessary transport and accommodation assistance through IPTAS
Information and help to explore the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme pathway.
Ask about IPTASMoney, wellbeing and rights
05 servicesFinancial counselling
Free, confidential support to understand bills, debt, budgeting and options for moving forward.
Ask about financial counsellingTax Help
Free tax assistance for eligible people on low incomes during the relevant tax help season.
Ask about Tax HelpMental health support for carers / One Door
A welcoming pathway to information and support for carers, including One Door and other mental health services.
Ask about carer supportDisability advocacy and NDIS navigation
Practical help to understand rights, prepare for conversations and find the right NDIS or advocacy pathway.
Ask about NDIS navigationAged care advocacy and online support
Support to find clear information, speak up about your needs and explore aged care resources online.
Ask about aged care supportChildren, connection and everyday life
06 servicesOSHC and Vacation Care
Before-school, after-school and vacation care for children aged 5–12 in a safe, engaging community setting.
View OSHC and Vacation CareOp Shop
Affordable clothing, books, homewares, games and other useful items, with stock changing regularly.
Visit the Op Shop pageFree computer kiosk and digital assistance
A place to access a computer and get a little help with online forms, services and everyday digital tasks.
Ask about digital assistanceGardening group
A friendly way to spend time outdoors, learn from one another and grow connection locally.
Ask about the gardening groupCarer group
A supportive space for carers to connect, share experiences and find information.
Ask about the carer groupDraught dodger packs
Practical packs to help keep warmth in and make a home more comfortable.
Ask about draught dodger packsTDNC food initiatives
03 Centre initiativesBasics Groceries Bags
Basics groceries bags put together by the Centre and given to clients.
Ask about Basics Groceries BagsBatch cooking
Rescued bread, pastries and vegetables are cooked into vegetable soup and other quick, nutritious, low-cost meals. The meals are frozen and given to clients alongside a Basics Groceries Bag. The aim is to help people learn to make quick, cheap, nutritious meals from little or from leftovers.
Ask about batch cookingCommunity Table
A community cook-up and sit-down dinner, with remaining cooked food frozen and handed out on an ongoing basis.
Ask about Community TableWho we support
TDNC welcomes people from across Tumut and the surrounding district. You do not need to fit one label to ask for help.
Children and familiesSupport, care pathways and practical help for children and the people around them.
Individuals and young peopleA calm first step when you have a question, worry or problem to work through.
Couples and same-sex partnershipsRespectful support that recognises each household and relationship.
EldersInformation, advocacy and connections that help people age with dignity and choice.
People with disabilityAccessible information, rights-based advocacy and help navigating services.
Aboriginal peopleA welcoming local service on Wiradjuri and Wolgalu Country.
Culturally and linguistically diverse communitiesPlain-English information, referrals and help finding a suitable service.
MigrantsPractical guidance and connections while settling into local community life.
Volunteers and community groupsA place to connect with local opportunities, resources and community activity.
People experiencing financial hardshipImmediate practical assistance and longer-term pathways where available.
People experiencing housing stressHelp exploring accommodation, housing and homelessness pathways.
People with caring responsibilities or mental health concernsA supportive conversation and connections to carer, wellbeing and advocacy services.
Referral organisations and pathways
These entries are helpful pathways to explore. They are not all TDNC services or formal partnerships. TDNC staff can help you work out which organisation or program may be the right fit.
Need help choosing? Contact TDNC before making a call. We can help explain the pathway, what information you may need and what to try next.
Housing and accommodation
Pathways to exploreDepartment of Housing
Explore housing information, applications and support options for people who need a more secure home.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayLink2Home
A pathway to homelessness advice and accommodation options in NSW.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayTumut Regional Family Services
Local family support and a possible starting point when housing or home life is under pressure.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayEmergency and practical assistance
Pathways to exploreMission Australia
Explore local support for people experiencing hardship, housing stress or other practical needs.
Ask TDNC about this pathwaySt Vincent de Paul
A possible pathway for practical assistance and support during difficult times.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayUnitingCare
Explore community support and assistance options that may fit your circumstances.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayAnglicare
A possible pathway to financial, family and community support services.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayCommunity Pantry
A separate local organisation run by the Uniting Church. Food vouchers may be redeemable there, depending on availability.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayEAPA
Information about the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance pathway for eligible households.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayMedical transport and accommodation
Pathways to exploreIPTAS
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme may help with eligible travel and accommodation costs for medical treatment.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayMental health support
Pathways to exploreAccess Line
A pathway to mental health information, advice and support.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayCommunity Mental Health
Explore local public mental health support and referral options.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayMedicare Mental Health Treatment Plans
A GP can help you explore whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan may be suitable.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayPrivate services
There may be private counselling, psychology or other wellbeing services to consider.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayOne Door
Support and information for carers and families affected by mental health concerns.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayDisability and aged care support
Pathways to exploreNDIS navigation
TDNC can help you understand your next question and find a suitable NDIS information or advocacy pathway.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayDisability advocacy pathways
Explore rights-based advocacy and support to have your voice heard.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayAged care advocacy and online support
Find information and advocacy options to help you understand aged care and speak up about your needs.
Ask TDNC about this pathwayMore local organisations
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