Vinnies Support Centres
We provide advocacy, referrals and support in navigating the appropriate services. We’ll have a conversation with you and allow you the time and space to discuss your needs. Our aim is to give you what you need to make informed decisions and improve your circumstances.
For direct assistance,
please give us a call
Contact Us
Call: 13 18 12 (during business hours)
Email: vinnies@vinnies.org.au
Opening hours: 9:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
About us
Vinnies Support Centres are client-centred support and referral services operated by the St Vincent de Paul Society. They offer face-to-face support to those in the community who require financial, food or material assistance. The support teams will work with you to offer the best possible support for your needs and link you in with the Society's Conference home visitation teams or Vinnies Services.
What we do
We provide advocacy, referrals and support in navigating the appropriate services. We’ll have a conversation with you and allow you the time and space to discuss your needs. Our aim is to give you what you need to make informed decisions and improve your circumstances.
Services provided
We provide support and information through options such as:
- Advocating in your interests
- Referral to relevant services
- Assistance with completing forms and housing applications
- Resources and information
- Use of a computer (conditions apply)
- Assistance with bills (e.g. utility bills)
- Food parcels and material aid (limits apply)
- Support in applying for the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
- Linking people in with the Society's home visitation teams
Locations
7-8-9 / 1 Kerr Parade, Auburn, NSW, 2144
Phone: (02) 9643 7794
Email: AuburnVSC@vinnies.org.au
2a East Terrace, Bankstown, NSW, 2200
Phone: (02) 9796 1176
Email: BankstownVSC@vinnies.org.au
23 David Lane, Blacktown, NSW, 2148
Phone: (02) 8861 9777
Email: BlacktownVSC@vinnies.org.au
684 Pittwater Road, Brookvale, NSW, 2100
Phone: (02) 9905 0424
Email: BrookvaleVSC@vinnies.org.au
143 Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134
Phone: (02) 9173 1200
Email: BurwoodVSC@vinnies.org.au
287 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, 2067
Phone: (02) 9419 3599
Email: ChatswoodVSC@vinnies.org.au
60 Alexander St, Crows Nest, NSW, 2065
Phone: (02) 7203 3407
Email: CrowsNestVSC@vinnies.org.au
254 Luxford Road, Emerton, NSW, 2770
Phone: (02) 8861 9770
Email: PenrithVSC@vinnies.org.au
273-275 Mann Street, Gosford, NSW, 2259
Phone: (02) 4322 5861
Email: GosfordVSC@vinnies.org.au
72 Harris Street, Harris Park, NSW, 2150
Phone: (02) 8861 9757
Email: HarrisparkVSC@vinnies.org.au
41 Jersey Street, Hornsby, NSW, 2077
Phone: (02) 9477 5022
Email: HornsbyVSC@vinnies.org.au
183C Forest Rd, Hurstville, NSW, 2220
Phone: (02) 9580 2459
Email: HurstvilleVSC@vinnies.org.au
37 Pioneer Place, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
Phone: (02) 8861 9770
Email: Penrithvsc@vinnies.org.au
Level 2/1A Meeks Ave, Kingsford, NSW, 2032
Phone: (02) 9662 7380
Email: KingsfordVSC@vinnies.org.au
248 Humphries Rd, Bonnyrigg, NSW, 2177
Phone: (02) 9823 1222
Email: MountPritchardVSC@vinnies.org.au
Suite 7/308 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750
Phone: (02) 8861 9770
Email: PenrithVSC@vinnies.org.au
317 Cleveland St, Redfern, NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9690 5600
Email: Redferncsc@vinnies.org.au
683 Darling St, Rozelle, NSW, 2039
Phone: (02) 9818 4365
Email: RozelleVSC@vinnies.org.au
Level 1, 710 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland, NSW, 2232
Phone: (02) 9542 4924
Email: SutherlandVSC@vinnies.org.au
51 Ryedale Rd, West Ryde, NSW, 2114
Phone: (02) 9809 2757
Email: WestRydeVSC@vinnies.org.au
41-43 The Boulevard, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256
Phone: (02) 4341 7535
Email: WoyWoyVSC@vinnies.org.au
47 Howarth Street, Wyong, NSW, 2259
Phone: (02) 4353 5614
Email: wyongadmin@vinnies.org.au
The Family Assistance Hotline is a centralised intake line for people experiencing financial hardship in the Blue Mountains, Blacktown, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Parramatta, Penrith and The Hills local council areas. Our call centre will forward your request for assistance to the volunteer members located nearest to you, and can be reached on 13 18 12.