The escalation of violent conflict in Israel and Gaza is being felt by communities in Western Sydney, and it may be affecting your staff or the people you work with. Multicultural NSW has developed a list of support services available for people who may be impacted at this time:

NSW Health:

• Directory of mental health Services and programs (nsw.gov.au)
• Transcultural Mental Health Line (TMHL) 1800 648 911 – Transcultural Mental Health Centre (nsw.gov.au)
• Department of Health and Ageing (Australian Government)
• See directory of national mental health services attached (this directory is also being translated into key languages)

Department of Education:

• Support in times of crisis (nsw.gov.au)
• Strengthening harmony and building resilience in school communities (nsw.gov.au)
• Information about Anti-Racism Contact Officers (ARCOs) and resources to support their role: ARCOs (nsw.gov.au)

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).
  
• How to Report Hate crimes – NSW Police Public Site

Anti-Discrimination NSW:

• Online incident reporting:  Let us know of an incident (nsw.gov.au)

Other Services:

• 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
  
• The Australian Red Cross has helpful information for supporting communities, families and friends after distressing events: https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/looking-after-yourself/english/
  
• The Australian Red Cross Restoring Family Links program 1800 875 199 can support you to get in touch with loved ones separated through disasters.
  
• 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.