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Burwood Community Welfare Services (BCWS) is going through the process of changing our name! Our organisation will become known as Community Action for Better Living (CABL).

This will be the fourth time the organisation has changed its name since its establishment in 1967 as it continues to adapt to the changing world around us. We now serve an area much wider than just Burwoodand, rather than a focus on welfare, we deliver actions that support individuals and families and build community capacity to enable people, especially those who are experiencing difficulties, to live better lives. We remain committed to using our resources to provide the highest possible quality of service to the community of the Inner West.

The name change process is quite slow, involving a number of steps, including notifying a range of government agencies and developing new branding that can be used in all our communications. So for the next couple of months you will still see the name BCWS alongside the new name CABL.

We are aiming for a CABL launch event in late November/early December that will include the release of a new strategic plan for the coming years, so please keep an eye out for details in future newsletters, on social media and on our website.

Read our newsletter full of news and events, which was sent on 12th September 2022. To subscribe, use the newsletter subscription form at the bottom of this page!

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BCWS is not currently providing Welfare Relief Assistance Programs. If you require assistance of this kind, please contact us

Phone: (02) 9744 1866
Email: info@bcws.org.au

and our team can refer you to other local services.

Up-to-date information and resources on COVID-19 can be found on the following websites:

• For information on COVID-19 in NSW go to www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
• For information and resources for individuals and businesses in NSW go to www.services.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
• NSW Health provides information at www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/covid-19
• The Australian Government provides information on COVID-19 at www.australia.gov.au/covid19vaccines

To ensure the safety of clients, staff and volunteers at BCWS, we continue to follow the advice and requirements of NSW Health.

Burwood Community Welfare Service is open for limited hours. The public can drop in and visit us at 2 Wyatt Avenue (entrance on Weldon Street) during the following times:

• Tuesdays 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
• Thursdays 9.00 am to 12.00 noon 

During these hours our staff will be available to discuss your needs and how we may be of assistance.

Mask-wearing and hand sanitising will be encouraged.

Please note that our preference is still for booked appointments wherever possible. To book an appointment call 9744 1866 or email info@bcw.org.au

If you require urgent assistance please consider the following options:

• Emergencies: call 000
• Domestic violence: call the DV Hotline on 1800 656 463
• Life crisis support: call Lifeline on 131 114 or for ATSI call: 13YARN on 139 276
• Sexual assault and domestic and family violence: call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
• Mental health: call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511