Resources for those impacted by conflict
Published on 09 November 2023
Supporting locals impacted by Israel-Hamas conflict
At its October Council meeting, Lane Cove Council confirmed its support for all innocent victims of conflict in the region.
The impact of conflict can be felt far and wide and it may be that you, or someone you know, may be in need of support.
In addition to seeking compassion and support from those around you, please see below for a list of resources which are available to the community.
NSW Health:
Department of Health and Ageing (Australian Government):
Department of Education:
Legal Aid:
NSW has laws to ensure that everyone is safe and is treated equally, no matter who they are.
The Legal Aid website gives information about the laws in NSW that protect you if you experience:
Anti-Discrimination NSW:
NSW Police Force:
- If you or your follow community members ever feel unsafe or threatened, call 000 if it is an emergency, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444, or contact your local Police Area Command (PAC). The Police Area Command for Lane Cove is the North Shore Police Area Command based at Chatswood Police Station, 63 Archer Street, Chatswood. Telephone: 9414 8499
Alternate avenues for assistance:
- Australian Red Cross information for supporting communities, families and friends after distressing events: After a distressing event has happened | Australian Red Cross
- Contact your local doctor/GP
- The NSW Transcultural Mental Health Line 1800 648 911 can provide mental health support services in your language
Community members from refugee backgrounds who need mental health support can be referred to the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Services (NSW STARTTS) at (02) 9646 6800.
Information on the Translating and interpreter service (TIS National) can be found at Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) . To call and request a TIS National interpreter 24 hours, every day of the year call 131 450