Outreach support services
Ashfield Service
The Asfield Service offers support, social, vocational, recreational and other training according to individual need.
Ph: (02) 8572 7705
Biala Support Service
Balmain, Marrickville and Enmore
The service, guided by a joint agreement between Aftercare and the NSW Departments of Health and Housing, accommodates 13 people in five houses. Each person has an individual service plan to assist him or her in achieving goals of their choice. The local Area Health Service provides case management. Encouragement is given for people to participate in a day program or some form of rehabilitation three days or more per week.
Ph: (02) 9519 1322
Paterson Whitlam Support Service
Seven Hills
The service provides support and skills development for people with an intellectual disability living in a 15km radius around Seven Hills.
Ph: (02) 9621 6545
Fax: (02) 9671 4237
Aftercare, established in 1907, is a registered charity providing planned support services for people with intellectual disability or mental illness. It is the longest serving non-government organisation in NSW offering support and accommodation to people with complex needs.
Our vision
To be part of a society that does not discriminate against people with disabilities.
Our business
- Provide services that recognise the holistic needs of the individual
- Promote mentally healthy communities
- Research, educate, inform and communicate
Key Programs
Rehabilitation, recovery and skills based learning
Consumer participation
Service co-ordination
Education and information
