Parkes Shire community services
Supporting all sectors of our community
A unique characteristic the Parkes Region is our sense of community and the many active community service organisations that provide essential support and services for our residents. Parkes Shire Council is pleased to support and promote these valuable service organisations.
As Australia’s first charity, their vision is a just society where everyone lives their best life. The Society has been supporting people with disabilities, children, families, older Australians and carers since 1813.
Not-for-profit and non-religious, the charity is committed to people. Through a dedicated team they provide service to support you and your loved ones to thrive.
Services include:
- Home support services for older Australians to enable them to remain in their home and live their best life
- Therapy and support services for people with a disability
- Support to build positive family relationships
- Child development and behaviour support
- Mental Health
Address: 19 Browne Street Parkes NSW 2870
Phone: 1800 236 762
Email: customercare@benevolent.org.au
Website: http://benevolent.org.au
Working hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm
LiveBetter Community Services is an organisation formed through the amalgamation of several like-minded, regionally based community service organisations that recognise the need for specialist service provision for the people of regional Australia.
Delivering a range of aged, disability, carer, child & family, mental health and clinical services, LiveBetter takes a holistic approach to working with customers seeking to ensure that customer needs and preferences are met. As well as service delivery LiveBetter assists customers with information, linking and referrals.
LiveBetter is positioned as one of the largest regionally-based providers of community services in eastern Australia. LiveBetter remains focused on ensuring programs and services are provided by local staff and tailored to the individual needs of local people and communities.
Address: Suite 3 195-199 Clarinda Street Parkes NSW 2870
Phone: 1800 580 580
Email: info@livebetter.org.au
See pages below for specialised services areas, including disability, youth and aged care .
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