How We Support You
Support & Advocacy
We provide dedicated advocacy and system navigation for individuals navigating disability, trauma, and systemic barriers. Our mission is to stand beside you—helping you understand your options, communicate effectively with services, and access the support you deserve.
We are driven by practical outcomes, the preservation of dignity, and the pursuit of long-term stability.
Get Support
You can reach out in the way that works best for you. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24–48 hours.
Direct Contact
Based in Coonabarabran, we are dedicated to fostering resilience and growth throughout the Warrumbungle Shire. Our mission is to provide tailored support that empowers local communities across the region, ensuring every township has the resources to thrive.”
- Email (Preferred): [email protected]
- Phone (SMS only) :0411098166
- We are a deaf-accessible service. Please contact via SMS or email.
Accessible Communication Options
We recognise that traditional communication isn’t always the most accessible. We offer several pathways to ensure you can connect with us comfortably:
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
We support contact through the National Relay Service (NRS):
- TTY: 133 677
- Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
- You may ask your relay operator to contact us via email. We also fully support text-based communication.
Interpreter Support (Non-English Speakers)
If you require an interpreter, you can contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) at 131 450 to facilitate a conversation with us.
Neurodivergent / Low-Pressure Contact
We aim to remove the “administrative burden” of seeking help.
- No phone calls required: Everything can be handled via text or email.
- No formal language expected: Use the language that is most natural to you.
- Zero Pressure: Write as little or as much as you like; you do not need to explain your entire history upfront.
Urgent Situations
If your situation is urgent, please state this clearly in the subject line or the beginning of your message so we can prioritise your response.
Our Commitment
We are committed to accessibility, dignity, and inclusion in alignment with disability human rights principles. You will be treated with respect, without judgment, and without pressure.
If you need specific adjustments to communicate with us, let us know — we will adapt.
Driving Change Beyond Individual Support
We don’t just support individuals — we work to change the systems around them. Our advocacy and community work is grounded in lived experience, ensuring real needs shape real solutions.
Be part of a community that champions disability rights and trauma recovery.
Help us bridge gaps in social and health services.
Impact Area: Advocacy
We stand alongside individuals and communities to ensure their voices are heard. Our advocacy focuses on removing barriers across health, justice, and social systems — so people can access the support they are entitled to with dignity.
Impact Area: Community Engagement
We build strong connections with local communities, services, and partners to reduce isolation and strengthen support networks. Our work creates pathways for belonging, stability, and long-term connection.
Impact Area: Research & Insight
We use lived experience and real-world outcomes to inform better approaches. Our insights help shape advocacy strategies, improve service responses, and ensure support systems reflect what people actually need
Impact Area: Policy Development
We contribute to the development of inclusive, practical policies that reflect lived experience. Our approach ensures that the voices of those most impacted are central to decision-making — leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes.
Read Our Official Submission
DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE, SIGNED SUBMISSION-IN-CHIEF TABLED BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
Submission-in-Chief: Senate Inquiry into the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026
Third Place Community Inc. has formally tabled a Submission-in-Chief to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee. Our submission highlights severe structural and constitutional flaws within the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill 2026, arguing that it represents an unconstitutional overreach of executive authority and a direct threat to the rights of participants.