Abortion Help

Phone: (02) 9955 9844

Abortion Hotline

Phone: (02) 9233 3780

Australian Multiple Birth Association

The AMBA organises local clubs such as the Multiple Birth Association South West Region to deliver services to parents of multiple birth children.

AMBA is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that provides support,  education a means of sharing experiences and forming friendships between multiple birth families (i.e. twins, triplets, quadruplets and more)

* National and international research projects involving multiples
* National projects undertaken by AMBA on behalf of multiple birth families, as submitted by  member clubs throughout Australia
* State seminars
* National conventions
* Literature and information produced by AMBA in the form of leaflets, booklets and videos for sale or hire. Topics include  pregnancy, birth and management, mother's return to work, school-aged multiples, safety and bereavement.
* Literature and information obtained by AMBA from overseas organisations.
* An online forum (www.amba.org.au/forum) which offers support to those who are isolated or just in the comfort of their own home

Contact details:
Phone:  1300 88 64 99.

Email:  secretary@amba.org.au
PO Box 105
COOGEE NSW 2034

Billings Family Planning

Teaches family planning that empowers couples to recognise the signs of fertility and decide when and if they wish to conceive. Counselling by appointment day or evening.

Carey Cottage, 18 King St Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 9602 6100

BreastScreen

The BreastScreen program is a national government funded, fully accredited service that provides free breast cancer screening especially for women aged 50 to 69. Scientific evidence demonstrates that women aged 50-69 years who have a regular breast screen every two years may reduce their chance of dying from breast cancer by at least 30%.

BreastScreen Greater Western Sydney, the local BrestScreen service provider, was established in 1992. Until October 2002, over 478,000 mammograms have been performed through nine screening centres.

Our permanent screening centres are located at:
Campbelltown: Ground Floor, Specialist Medical Centre, 82 Queen St
Liverpool: Shop 42, Liverpool Plaza, Macquarie St Mall
Bowral: Bowral Hospital, Bowral St
and also at Parramatta, Blacktown and Bankstown. BreastScreen Greater Western Sydney operates three mobile screening vans, which visit a number of different locations throughout the year.

BreastScreen strongly supports the role of the GP in managing overall breast care for their patients. At the time of screening, women are encouraged to nominate their GP to receive a copy of results and any women diagnosed with breast cancer will be referred back to their GP for ongoing management. GPs can play a very important role in reducing breast cancer mortality rates by referring any eligible patients to have a regular screening mammogram at their nearest BreastScreen centre.

Appointments are essential: phone 9843 3288 or 13 20 50.
Further information requests and comments can be namde to the Fiona Burgemeister, Director, BreastScreen Greater Western Sydney, on 9843 3279.

BreastScreen Greater Western Sydney
c/o Parramatta Health Service,
Ground Floor Cnr George & Marsden Streets, Parramatta NSW
PO Box 6024 Parramatta BC NSW 2150
Bookings: (02) 9843 3288 or 1800 812 163. If an interpreter is required call 13 14 50.
Enquiries: (02) 9843 3279
Fax: (02) 9689 2762
BreastScreen NSW website: www.bsnsw.org.au

The Family Planning Association of NSW

Birth control, pregnancy testing, pregnancy counselling, Pap smears, breast examination, vasectomies, menopause counselling, training of medical personnel, sex education

328-336 Liverpool Rd Ashfield
Phone: (02) 8752 4300
Appointments: (02) 9716 6099

FPA Health

Health promotion activities statewide. Access to reproductive and sexual health resources and information. New forms of contraception, develop partnerships to improve health of communities.

328-336 Liverpool Rd Ashfield 2131
Phone: (02) 9716 6099
Fax: (02) 9716 6164
TTY: (02) 9916 8360
Healthline 1300 658 886
Website: www.fpahealth.org.au

Integrated Perinatal Care Team

This service supports women suffering anxiety and distress during both the antenatal and postnatal periods. Organised by SSWAHS.
Phone: 9616 4354

Liverpool Campbelltown Pregnancy Help

Counselling information on decisions concerning pregnancy, pregnancy testing, post abortion counselling. No medical procedures carried out on premises. Help with baby clothes and equipment. Information on fertility awareness.

Carey Cottage 18 King St Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4625 8028

86-88 Bigge Liverpool NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 9602 6543

Multiple Birth Association South West Region

The MBASWR is one of a number of clubs in NSW organised under the auspices of the Australian Multiple Birth Association. It operates in the South West Area and aims to share information on the care and raising of multiple birth children and to provide social meetings and function for members. Services offered include regular meetings, monthly newsletters, a library, hospital visiting, support for premature births and bereaved families, pram hire, antenatal nights, telephone contacts, suggestions to help with breastfeeding and social events.

Meetings are held 8pm third Thursday of each second month (February, April, June, August, October and December) at the Pirie Neighbourhood Centre, corner of Bigge and Moore Sts, Liverpool (opposite the Water Board, next to Bigge St Park).

Multiple Birth Association South West Region
Phone: (02) 6971 2805
Website: www.amba.org.au

NSW Cervical Screening Program

Locked Bag 7118, Parramatta BC NSW 2150
Phone: 13 1556
Phone: (02) 9374 5757
Fax: (02) 9374 5700
Email: nswcsp@wsahs.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.csp.nsw.gov.au

NSW Rape Crisis Centre

24 hour 7 day a week telephone and crisis counselling support and referral to women and their supporters, who have experienced sexual violence.

24 hours: 1800 424 017
TTY: (02) 9181 4349
Fax: (02) 9819 6295
Email: nswrcc@tig.com.au

South West Women's Housing

A supported housing service that houses women with or without children for 3 months up to 2 years in Liverpool and Campbelltown area through self referral.

57 Atkinson St Liverpool 2170
Phone: (02) 9821 3173
TTY: (02) 9602 2169
Fax: (02) 9821 1935
Email: office@swwh.com.au

Centre for Women's Health

Young Women Who Are Parents Program

Provides information and support to young mothers under 25 years living in Macarthur.

The average age for a sole parent is 33 years for women and 38 years for men. Only 2.8% of all sole parents are young mothers under 20 years. Many young women who fall pregnant while still at school feel they have to leave early. Even though the Dept of Education has introduced a policy to prevent this, many young women still unwelcome or feel school is now not relevant to them. Many young mothers find housing and transport difficult to access. The lack of and high cost of childminding means access to training and employment is harder. A greater number of young mothers experience domestic violence compared to other age groups. Community perceptions about "teenage mothers" affect young women's sense of dignity and self esteem.

Provides opportunities, choices and training for young women who are parents up to 25 years old. 11 week community education course runs twice yearly. Guest speakers, mutual support, advocacy on young parents issues, free child care and transport. Referral to consultancy groups, advocacy groups and social activities. Free child minding.

The Benevolent Society
288 Queen St Campbelltown NSW 2560
PO Box 981 Campbelltown NSW 2560
Phone: (02) 4627 2792
Fax: (02) 4627 2915
TTY: (02) 4627 2792
Email: whlth@bensoc.asn.au
Website: www.bensoc.asn.au/women

Childbirth Education Association of Australia

Antenatal classes available throughout Sydney metropolitan area, produces publications and audiovisual material on childbirth. Community education services and a resource for couples. Evening and weekend classes.

15 The Strand Penshurst
or 7496 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland NSW
PO Box 413 Hurstville BC 1481
Phone: (02) 9580 0399, or 8539 7188
Fax:(02) 9580 9986, or 8539 7199
Email: info@cea-nsw.com.au
Website: www.cea-nsw.com.au

Chisholm Crisis Unit

Refuge catering for women and children or single women who are homeless or escaping domestic violence. Emotional support, counselling, court support, assistance with rehousing, etc. Safe crisis accommodation - length of stay varies.

PO Box 1135 Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4628 4356
Fax: (02) 4625 0826

Endometriosis Association of NSW

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
40 Bigge St Liverpool NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 9821 0333

Violence Against Women - Australia Says No

Your call will be answered personally by an experienced counsellor. The service is cofidential. You can request a male or female counsellor. Anyone who concerned can call. The counsellor may offer to refer you to another organisation to provide ongoing help or support.

Helpline: 1800 200 526
Phone: 1300 764 656
Website: www.australiasaysno.gov.au

Well Women's Health Clinics

A free service for women by women, including women's health groups, menopause groups, groups for non-English speaking women run by bi-lingual community educatiors, training in women's health, and women's health fairs and expos. Services include Pap smears, breast examinations, pregnancy testing and counselling, and postnatal checks, information and counselling on menopause, contraception, premenstrual tension, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, sexual difficulties and other women's health concerns.

Women in the Local Macarthur Area - WILMA

A free service for women in the local Macarthur area.

Counselling: Health workers at the centre (who speak English, Spanish and Italian) have experience in the areas of violence against women, grief and loss, relationship issues as well as information and advice on menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Free urine pregnancy testing available. Appointments are necessary.

Information: The centre has an extensive resource library on women's health and women's issues. Resources include books, videos, cassettes, magazines, journals and pamphlets (some available in communiy languages). Women are welcome to come in and have a look around. Students are also welcome to use these resources for research and study.

Women's Health Clinic: A women's health nurse visits the centre twice per month. She offers Pap smears, breast checks and post abortion checks. She can also give you information on any other women's health issues including contraception, menopause, menstruation and sexually transmitted diseases. This is a partnership between Macarthur Health Service and WILMA Women's Health Centre.

Groups: The centre offers groups on stress management, menopause, anger management, anxiety and panic attacks and self esteem, etc, or one off talks on specific issues. The centre produces a group calendar every six months with information on groups that will be offered. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

Advocacy: Call the centre to be put on the mailing list for events such as International Women's Day (first week in March), Sexual Assault Day of Action (last Thursday in August), and Reclaim the Night (last Thursday in October).

Legal Service: A solicitor will be at the centre one day per fortnight. Appointments are necessary. The solicitor can provide advice and assistance for women in sexual assault, domestic violence, victims compensation, family law, sexual harassment, discimination and equal opportunity. This is a partnership between the Women's Legal resource Centre and WILMA Women's Health Centre.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm, Fridays 9am to 12 noon

WILMA
Lot 22 Bugden St Campbelltown 2560
PO Box 415 (?PO Box 267) Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4627 2955, or (02) 4627 2951
Fax: (02) 4628 6725
TTY: (02) 4627 9282 or (02) 4627 2314
Mobile: 0407 956 450
Email: wilmawomenshealth@bigpond.com.au

Women's Information and Referral Service
Law Access NSW

Free telephone information and referral service for women on issues such as employment, training, education, income and health, domestic violence, sexual assault, government and non government services, child care and accommodation.

Level 4 Stockland House, 181 Castlereagh St Sydney 2000
Freecall: 1800 817 227
TTY: 1800 673 304
Fax: (02) 8833 3101
Email: dfw@women.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.women.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.womens.gateway.nsw.gov.au