Client Resources
We know that the legal process can often feel like wandering through a thick fog. At Goodman Spring, we believe that the more you understand your rights, the more confident you’ll feel in your recovery. That’s why we’ve created this library of ‘Common Sense’ resources—a collection of tools, guides, and checklists designed to clear the path ahead of you.
Think of this page as your personal greenhouse. Whether you’re looking to de-mystify legal jargon in your own language, track your recovery milestones, or simply understand the next step in your ‘Spring Back’ journey, these resources are here to support you. We’ve stripped away the complexity so you can focus on what truly matters: your health, your family, and your future. Explore the tools below, and remember—if you ever feel lost, we’re only a phone call away.
Services: Provides emergency relief including food parcels, vouchers for groceries or pharmacy items, and assistance with utility bills through their Doorways program.
How to Access: www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help
St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies)
Services: Offers immediate support with food, clothing, everyday essentials, and help navigating Centrelink or housing applications.
How to Access:
Call their national assistance hotline at 13 18 12 (Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm).
Services: While direct cash payments are limited, they provide low-cost food through “mobile pantries” and connection to housing services.
How to Access: www.anglicare.org.au/community
Services: Provides “Emergency Relief” for essential groceries and help for those at risk of financial instability, primarily across New South Wales.
How to Access:
02 9263 5555
Services: Support for issues related to depression, anxiety, and mental health challenges
How to Access:
1300 22 4636
Services: Counselling for men dealing with relationship issues, mental health concerns, family matters, and more
How to Access:
1300 78 9978
Link2Home
Services: a NSW wide homelessness information and referral telephone service and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. This service is for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, as well as for advocates acting on a person’s behalf.
How to Access:
1800 152 152
Services: a website that allows you to search, apply for and secure affordable housing properties available across New South Wales.
How to Access:
www.welcomemat.com.au
Educational Guides
