Feeling isolated, lonely or anxious?
About hello hunter!
Neighbours helping neighbours
Hello Hunter partners with churches to mobilise volunteers to help people in need, regardless of their faith background, commitment, or other social standing or identity. It is for people in the Hunter Region experiencing loneliness and or social isolation.
How we help!
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Friendly chat
Our volunteers are available for a friendly chat. They are not counsellors or health professionals but they have time to listen.
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Referral
If you need other support the Hello Hunter Call Centre can research what is available in your local area.
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Prayer
Hello Hunter partners with Churches and their volunteers are available to pray with you on request.
A request for a call back can be placed at anytime by leaving a message on 4948 6837 or you can facebook message, email help@hellohunter.org.au or fill out an online 'Help Request' and we will get back to you!
NOTE: Call Centre Demonstration Scenario (the neighbour in this clip has been acted by a volunteer). The privacy of all those who reach out for support is protected.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Hello Hunter is not a crisis or emergency number.
- If you are in immediate risk of harm please call triple zero 000 (If someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help, your life or property is being threatened or you have just witnessed a serious accident or crime).
- If you are having suicidal thoughts it is important to reach out and let someone know how you’re feeling. Call LIFELINE 13 11 14 .
- If you are experiencing domestic violence call NSW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE 1800 6564 63.
- Hello Hunter is a non-contact service. Friendly chats are by phone or other social media platforms.
- Hello Hunter is persons 18 years and over.
- Hello Hunter requests must be placed by the person seeking assistance.
- Hello Hunter volunteers are screened and trained to be able to provide a 'friendly chat' (neighbour to neighbour). They are not specialists in disability, counselling, financial, health or other specialist skills. If you need specialist assistance, you will be referred to the appropriate service.
- Hello Hunter is for persons living in the Hunter Region.
The Hello Hunter 'Help' Directory
The Hello Hunter Directory contains information about ways to connect and where to get help.
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Community safe
Hello Hunter is committed to the safety of volunteers, staff and every person who reaches out for assistance. We are committed to preventing harm and abuse and understand that we are responsible and accountable under State and Federal law to protect children and vulnerable people.
DOWNLOAD THE HELLO HUNTER COMMUNITY SAFE POLICY - HERE
If you have any feedback, concerns or complaints we encourage you to connect with us by completing a feedback form. Hello Hunter is committed to responding appropriately and respectfully to concerns raised.
GOT TO THE HELLO HUNTER FEEDBACK FORM - HERE
Volunteer and Church Information
Hello Hunter partners with Christian churches and their volunteers who are screened, trained and supported by their own church team leader.
Donate!
Hello, Hunter, is a grass roots, not-for-profit charity that is funded by community generosity.
Donations ensure that the call centre and its ‘community safe’ operations can be sustained and also help to get the word out to community about the help that is available. Donations are tax deductible.
If you would like a donate here are some giving options below:
DIRECT DEPOSIT
CityServe Account Details:
Acc Name: City Serve
BSB: 082 514
Acc: 771845378
Ref: Hello Hunter
Donations to CityServe Incorporated are tax deductible. Please email help@hellohunter.org.au for your tax deductible receipt.
ONLINE GIVING
You can make a donation online and to receive an immediate tax receipt. You can make a one off donation or set up ongoing payment options.
Click on the 'Donate Now' button below.
Hello Hunter is a charity of CityServe Incorporated ABN 96145519715. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commision (ACNC).
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