New South Wales & DRUG ARM began operations in New South Wales in 1990 and has expanded to offices in Sydney's West, South West, North West, South and Wollongong. The state office in Fairfield oversees administration and program management. DRUG ARM also operates a joint Outreach program with The Salvation Army in Canberra. |
| Street address: | 1/14 Court Road, Fairfield 2165 |
| Postal address: | PO Box 1030, Fairfield NSW 1860 |
| Telephone: | (02) 9755 0596 |
| Fax: | (02) 9755 0593 |
| Email: | nswoutreachmanager@drugarm.com.au |
| Employment: | Join our team |
Management Team
Naomi Talamaivao
NSW Outreach Manager
| Phone: | (02) 9755 0596 |
| Fax: | (02) 9755 0593 |
| Email: | nswoutreachmanager@drugarm.com.au |
Angela Mileska
NSW CAFSS Coordinator
| Phone: | (02) 9755 0596 |
| Fax: | (02) 9755 0593 |
| Email: | nswtreatment@drugarm.com.au |
Regional Contact Details and Programs Offered
Fairfield
| Street address: | 1/14 Court Road, Fairfield 2165 |
| Postal address: | PO Box 1030, Fairfield NSW 1860 |
| Telephone: | (02) 9755 0596 |
| Fax: | (02) 9755 0593 |
CAFSS: Community And Family Support Service
Newcastle
| SOS Telephone: | 0400 397 365 |
Wollongong
| Street Address: | 96 Carters Lane, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519 |
| Postal Address: | PO Box 206, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519 |
| Telephone/fax: | (02) 4285 6422 |
Programs
Street Outreach Service (SOS)
What does the program do?
The aim of the Street Outreach Service (SOS) is to provide a mobile referral, support and information centre. It is staffed primarily by volunteers and aims to reach out to young people in our society who are experiencing or likely to face harm associated with being homeless, mental health issues, the criminal justice system and/or the use of alcohol and other drugs. Overall the SOS empowers young people to make their own decisions in relation to their lifestyle issues, whilst encouraging young people towards a healthier lifestyle free from unnecessary drugs.
Locations in which SOS operates:
DRUG ARM New South Wales runs several Street Outreach Services (SOS), located in: Western Sydney, North Wollongong, South Wollongong, Newcastle, and Sutherland.
What support does this program need?
The Street Outreach Service relies on the support of volunteers to ensure the continued operation of the program. Likewise community support in the form of donations is also vital to ensure the long term viability of the program - SOS requires consumables such as milk, tea and coffee, and warm blankets, socks, toothbrushes and soap, fuel and maintenance for vehicles, and cash donations.
Community And Family Support Service (CAFSS)
What does the program do?
The Community And Family Support Service (CAFSS) is a project offering case managed support, intervention and referral to those who are experiencing personal harm associated with alcohol or other drug use, or people who are coping with someone else’s use of alcohol and/or other drugs. CAFSS is an on-going volunteer-based counselling service for illicit drug and alcohol users, their families and friends. Support is provided through safe home visits, telephone contact, or at the DRUG ARM NSW office in Fairfield – wherever the client feels most comfortable.
Locations in which CAFSS operates:
The CAFSS program currently operates throughout the Fairfield, Liverpool and Bankstown Regions.
What support does this program need?
The CAFSS program relies on the support of volunteers to ensure the continued operation of the program. Community support in the form of donations is also vital to ensure the long term viability of the program.
Regions
Western Sydney- Street Outreach Service (SOS)
The SOS patrols the Fairfield, Liverpool, Blackpool and surrounding regions on Friday and Saturday nights. If you are interested in volunteering for this service or require further information please contact the Outreach Coordinator on (02) 9755 0596.
Wollongong - Street Outreach Service (SOS)
The Wollongong Street Outreach Service (SOS) operates from the regional office located at Fairy Meadow and has two vans that patrol North Wollongong and South Wollongong in separate operations. SOS in Wollongong North and South operates on Friday and Saturday nights. For further information relating to the Wollongong SOS please contact the Wollongong Project Officer on (02) 4285 6422.
Sutherland - Street Outreach Service (SOS)
The SOS in the Sutherland region operates Friday and Saturday nights and covers Cronulla, Menai. Loftus, Engadine, Kirawee, Miranda, Jannali, Como and Sutherland. For further information relating to the Sutherland SOS please contact the Outreach Coordinator on (02) 9755 0596.
Newcastle - Street Outreach Service (SOS)
The Newcastle SOS patrols Newcastle, Islington, Toronto, Nobby's Beach and surrounding suburbs within Newcastle City Council area. SOS in the Newcastle region operates on Friday and Saturday nights. For further information relating to the Newcastle SOS please contact the Outreach Coordinator on (02) 9755 0596.