Central West

Anglicare is here for you and your community in every season of life.

Everyone needs support from time to time. Anglicare exists to help individuals, families, and communities across the Central West find hope, practical assistance, and a path forward. Whatever challenges you're facing, you don't have to face them alone, we'll walk alongside you to help you find the support you need.

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Anglicare services in your region

Financial Wellbeing

We understand that financial pressures and unexpected challenges can affect anyone. Whether you need emergency food assistance, support to manage your finances, help navigating financial difficulties, or to purchase essential items, our team will work alongside you to build confidence, strengthen your financial wellbeing and help you find practical solutions for the future.

We can provide support in these areas:

Financial Skills-Building and Food Support

Practical financial support, financial education and food assistance help individuals and families manage everyday expenses, build money management skills and strengthen their financial wellbeing.

Make an appointment for support

No Interest Loans (NILS)

No Interest Loans provide a safe and affordable way for eligible individuals and families to pay for essential goods and services, with no interest, fees or charges.

Find out if you are eligible for a loan

Community Pantry

Our Community Pantries in Bathurst, Lithgow and Portland provide affordable groceries and everyday essentials, helping individuals and families across the Central West make their household budget go further.

Find your closest Community Pantry

Please note: While we are committed to supporting communities across the Central West, our current funding for food support and emergency financial help is limited to specific locations.

Support and Services in Your Community

From Foster Care to online counselling to a local Op Shop, Anglicare provides services and support for individuals, families and communities across the Central West.

Foster Care

Children across the Central West need safe and loving homes. Anglicare Foster Care supports foster carers with training, financial assistance and ongoing support, helping them provide children with stability and a sense of belonging.

Learn more about Foster Care

Mental Health Counselling

Online counselling provides a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, families and children across the Central West to talk through life’s challenges with an experienced professional and explore a way forward.

Request an initial consultation

Lithgow Op Shop

There’s more to our Lithgow Op Shop than great second-hand finds. Shop or donate pre-loved goods, volunteer with our local team, and access affordable groceries through the Community Pantry on site.

Discover the Lithgow Op Shop

Make a Difference in Your Community

There are many ways to make a difference across the Central West. Volunteer to support communities recovering from disaster, access resources for your church, or donate to help Anglicare continue supporting local individuals, families and communities.

Disaster Recovery Volunteering

Join our flexible disaster recovery volunteer team, providing practical and compassionate support in Evacuation and Recovery Centres across the Central West during and after bushfires, floods and other disasters.

Learn about volunteering

Resources for Churches

Access practical resources, programs and tools to help your church respond to local needs, build connections and strengthen your community. Together, we can help people across the Central West experience greater hope and wellbeing.

Partner with Anglicare

Support our Work

Distance shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing support. Your donation can help Anglicare reach people and communities across the Central West, bringing vital support closer to those who need it.

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Your new provider in the Central West

Website cover image for City to Country video — Hear from Scott Bates, Regional Manager of the Central West for Anglicare. While our name may sound familiar, we are an new organisation now supporting your community.

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Help is nearby if you need it

Anglicare currently offers support from our offices in Dubbo, Orange, and Bathurst. We are working towards providing outreach to all areas across the Central West.

Anglicare Central West NSW Map

How can we help?

Complete the form below to enquire about Anglicare services in the Central West. Our friendly team will be in touch to help connect you with the right support.

Prefer to speak with someone? Call us on 1800 644 556.

Anglicare Regional Prayer Journal

Support Anglicare's Regional ministry through faithful prayer. Download this great prayer tool for individuals, small groups and churches.

Download a digital prayer journal

Anglicare acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original and ongoing custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work.

Inspired by the gospel of reconciliation in Jesus Christ, Anglicare's vision for reconciliation is a nation in which Australia's First Peoples are restored in dignity, respect, empowerment and opportunity.