LifeLink's 'mission' is to help people in need break down barriers which impact negatively on their lives; working with them in partnership, to build a better life.
There are thirteen (13) social service agencies established by the Archdiocese of Perth, which receive ongoing funding support through LifeLink.
LifeLink agencies collectively deliver professional programs and services to over 35,000 Western Australian families and individuals each year.
LifeLink agencies deliver over $35 million in welfare based services to people in need, right throughout Western Australia.
We are pleased to provide the following information, contact details and direct links for each of 'our agencies' below.
Please use the scroll bars below to navigate through the agency list
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Catholic Association for Deaf & Hearing Impaired People (WA) FAST LINKS Function Helping people with hearing difficulties Description Seeks to expand accessibility to deaf and hearing impaired people, and to educate the community on the needs of their clients. It's activities are varied, and include telephone support, information sharing, counselling and interpreting services. Contacts Director Rev Fr Paul Pitzen Address 25 Windsor Street PERTH WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9328 9571 (TTY) Facsimile (08) 9227 9720 e-mail emmanuel2@iinet.net.au Website Under Development Website
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Catholic Migrant Services FAST LINKS Function Migrants and Refugees Description Facilitates the settlement of migrants and refugees through the provision of English classes, employment and training programs, emergency relief, aged care services and social casework. Contacts Director Mr Tony Pietropiccolo Address C/- Centrecare Inc, 456 Hay Street, PERTH WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9221 1727 Facsimile (08) 9221 3793 e-mail reception@cms.centrecare.com.au Website www.centrecare.com.au -
Centacare Employment & Training FAST LINKS Function Unemployed and Disadvantaged Description Provide practical skills development and training designed to assist long term unemployed and disadvantaged people achieve rewarding employment or further educational opportunities. Contacts Director Mr David Bates Address 3rd Floor NCR Building
641 - 643 Wellington Street, PERTH WA 6000Telephone (08) 9487 7000 Facsimile (08) 9322 2448 e-mail centacare@centacarewa.com.au Website www.centacarewa.com.au -
Centrecare Inc FAST LINKS Function Counselling & Family Support Description Provide counselling, support, mediation, education and training services designed to facilitate healing, and to encourage all participants to develop to their full potential Contacts Director Mr Tony Pietropiccolo Address 456 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9325 6644 Facsimile (08) 9221 3631 Centrecare e-mail enquiries@centacare.com.au Centrecare corporate corporate@centacare.com.au Website Centrecare www.centrecare.com.au Website Centrecare Corporate www.centrecarecorporate.com.au -
Cross Roads Community FAST LINKS Function Addiction Counselling Description Cross Roads Community provides a counselling service for people addicted to drugs, alcohol and gambling along with support for their family and friends. Our program is based on a holistic approach embracing individual counselling and group work. Contacts Director Mr John Cleary Address 4 Preston Point Road, EAST FREMANTLE WA 6158 Telephone (08) 9319 8344 Facsimile (08) 9319 8340 e-mail info@crossroadscommunity.com.au Website www.crossroadscommunity.com.au -
Daydawn Advocacy Centre FAST LINKS Function An advocacy and support centre for Indigenous families Description Daydawn is an advocacy Centre established in 2007 by Archbishop Hickey. It is a part of a growing network of non government agencies active in assisting Indigenous families. Contacts Director Sr Dolores Coffey R.S.M. Street Address Unit 9/5 Aberdeen Street
Piccadilly Square Central, Perth, 6000Postal Address PO Box 8750, PBC PERTH WA 6849 Telephone (08) 9218 8035 Mobile 0409 910 529 Facsimile (08) 9218 8027 e-mail daydawncentre@hotmail.com Website Under Development Website
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Djooraminda FAST LINKS Function Children in Crisis Description Providing residential care and supportive services for aboriginal children who are not able to live within their own family environment due to either abuse, neglect or other difficulties. Contacts Director Mr Tony Pietropiccolo Address C/- Centrecare Inc, 456 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9378 2522 Facsimile (08) 9378 1113 e-mail reception@djooraminda.centrecare.com.au Website Under Development Website
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Emmanuel Centre FAST LINKS Function Self Help for People with Disabilities and their Families Description A self help centre for people with disabilities and their families. Provides information, counselling, faith development, advocacy, training and work experience. Christian Community accommodation program. Contacts Director Mrs Barbara Harris Address 25 Windsor Street, PERTH WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9328 8113 Facsimile (08) 9227 9720 e-mail emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au Website Under Development Website
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i.d.entity.wa FAST LINKS Function Services for people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities Description A major organisation concerned with the well being and development of people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities and their families, including residential care, recreation services, respite services, family counselling and pastoral care. Contacts Director Ms Maureen Jewell Address 46 David Street, KENSINGTON WA 6151 Telephone (08) 9474 3303 Facsimile (08) 9474 3315 e-mail reception@identitywa.com.au Website www.identitywa.com.au -
Natural Fertility Services FAST LINKS Function Pregnancy Support and Family Planning Education Description Natural Fertility Services (NFS) teaches all indicators of fertility so that couples can use natural family planning to both avoid and achieve pregnancy. NFS also provides sexuality and relationship education services through the Family Life Education program for schools and engaged couples as well as parish and community groups. Contacts Director Mr Derek Boylen Address 29 Victoria Square, PERTH WA 6000 Telephone (08) 9223 1396 Facsimile (08) 9221 3497 e-mail admin.nfs@aanet.com.au Website www.acnfp.com.au -
Ruah-Anawim Aboriginal Women's Service FAST LINKS Function Domestic Violence Description A refuge for women escaping domestic violence and other forms of family and social abuse. A refuge for Aboriginal women without children. A day centre to assist women who are at risk of becoming homeless and a night shelter for intoxicated women. They assist women to take charge of their lives and to resettle in the community. Contacts Director Miss Anna Paris Address PO Box 8414 PBC, PERTH WA 6849 Telephone (08) 9328 7562 Facsimile (08) 9328 7562 e-mail Not Disclosed for security reasons Website www.ruah.com.au -
The Shopfront FAST LINKS Function People helping people Description The Shopfront is an initiative funded through Samaritan Projects for the benefit of the Western Australian community. We aim to create a place where we respect the equal dignity of every person we meet. The Shopfront is set up to create a relaxed and homey environment, where all people feel welcome. We offer help and assistance to people who may be experiencing difficulty in their lives, for example: accommodation, budgeting, addiction, violence, loneliness, etc. The Shopfront is run predominately by volunteers, who offer assistance in a friendly, non bureaucratic manner and network with other agencies to obtain the appropriate assistance. Contacts Director Br Peter Negus CFC Address 170 Whatley Crescent, Maylands WA 6051 Telephone (08) 9371 9109 (Shopfront) Telephone (08) 9422 7901 (Coordinator's Office) Facsimile (08) 9371 9109 e-mail prnegus@edmundrice.org Website Under Development Website
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Samaritan Projects FAST LINKS Function Emergency Relief and Special Projects Description This is a special agency which affords the Archbishop the opportunity of responding to emergency or special needs which may arise. This fund is directed solely at the Archbishop's discretion. Contacts Director Brett Mendez Street Address 61 Fitzgerald Street, Northbridge WA 6003 Postal Address GPO Box K828 PERTH 6842 Telephone (08) 9427 0311 Facsimile (08) 9427 0379 e-mail admin@lifelink.com.au Website www.lifelink.com.au
- Catholic Association for Deaf & Hearing Impaired Helping people with hearing difficulties
- Catholic Migrant Services (Division of Centrecare Inc) Programs and support for migrants and refugees
- Centacare Employment & Training Training and employment services for the unemployed and long term disadvantaged
- Centrecare Inc Providing extensive counselling and family support services
- Cross Roads Community Addiction Counselling Counselling for addictions and support for families
- Daydawn Advocacy Centre An advocacy and support centre for Indigenous families
- Djooraminda Provides short to medium term emergency accommodation for children in crisis
- Emmanuel Center A self help centre for people with disabilities and their families
- i.d.entity.wa Services for people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities
- Natural Fertility Services Pregnancy support and family planning education
- Ruah-Anawim Aboriginal Women's Service Providing accommodation and support for victims of domestic violence
- The Shopfront A drop-in facility providing food support counselling and emergency services centre
- Samaritan Projects An organisation which responds to emergency or special needs as determined by the Archbishop



