Local Services Directory For Cardinia Shire
Compiled by Advisors: Researchers: Maria Agelonitis Saraf Mahiat Sarita Kulkarni Sahar Aghazadeh
Women’s Association of South East Melbourne Australia (WASEMA) Inc WASEMA Inc. ABN 81 152 282 818
WASEMA WASEMA’s Friendship cafés (WFC)
For enquiries: Nga Hosking, Project Officer 0466 962 502 [email protected]
OFFICER COCKATOO
Bridgewood ‘Our Place’ Primary School Cockatoo Community House Leader: Susi Tevaseu Leader: TBC 115 Bridge Rd, OFFICER VIC 3809 23 Bailey Road, COCKATOO VIC 3781 [email protected] [email protected] Café session on Tuesdays Café session on Wednesday
DANDENONG ENDEAVOUR HILLS
Wellsprings for Women Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood House Leader: Shazia Khanum Leader: TBC 79 Langhorne Street, DANDENONG VIC 3175 10 Raymond McMahon Blvd, ENDEAVOUR HILLS VIC 3802 [email protected] [email protected] Café session on Thursday Café session on Tuesday
NARRE WARREN NORTH DANDENONG
Strathaird Children’s Centre North Dandenong Neighbourhood House Leader: TBC Leader: Nika Suwarsih 106-108 Strathaird Dr, NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 41 Menzies Ave, DANDENONG NORTH VIC 3175 [email protected] [email protected] Café runs on Wednesday Café session on Wednesday
SPRINGVALE EMERALD
Springvale Neighbourhood House Emerald Community House Leader: Sahar Aghazadeh Leader: Saraf Mahiat 46-50 Queens Ave, 3171 Springvale, VIC 3171 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald, VIC 3782 [email protected] [email protected] Café session on Tuesday Café session on Thursday BERWICK
Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House Leader: TBC 21A Bemersyde Drive, Berwick, VIC 3806 [email protected] Café session on Thursday
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Some Emergency Contacts
Police, Fire, Ambulance 000 (Triple ZERO)
The triple zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. You can contact police, fire brigade, or ambulance in emergencies. Accommodation – Crisis Contact Centre 1800 627 727
24/7 crisis line operated by The Salvation Army, offering crisis support, information and referrals to people in difficult situations including homelessness. Accommodation - Opening Doors 1800 825 955
Crisis line for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or escaping family violence. After hours calls to this number are redirected to the Crisis Contact Centre. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 131 237
The AFP can provide initial advice and refer victims of forced and early marriage or human trafficking for support, including accommodation, financial support, counselling and legal advice. More information at www.afp.gov.au/ Child Protection 1300 655 795 After hours: 13 12 78 For concerns about the immediate safety of a child or young person. Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
24/7 counselling and support for kids and young people aged 5-25. Free, confidential. Child Protection 1300 655 795 After hours: 13 12 78 For concerns about the immediate safety of a child or young person. Crisis and emergency accommodation 1800 825 955
Free 24 hour phone line offering support and help to those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Directline 1800 888 236
24-hour telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone in Victoria wishing to discuss an alcohol or drug-related issue. Lifeline Australia 13 11 14
24/7 confidential telephone crisis support service (free from a mobile). Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or
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thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation trained volunteers
GP Helpline 1800 022 222
When your GP is not available and you have a health concern, call your GP clinic for any after hours instructions about a GP visiting you at home. Mon – Fri: 11pm – 7:30am Saturday: 6pm onward Sunday & Public Holidays: All Day Nurse-on-call 1300 606 024
24/7 free, confidential helpline providing immediate health advice from a registered nurse. Psychiatric Triage Service (CAT Team) 1300 369 012
24/7 free crisis assessment for people in this region experiencing a mental health crisis. Parentline 1300 30 1300
Experienced and trained counsellors can offer advice on ways to manage your children and yourself more effectively. Everyday: Between 8am and 10pm Victorian Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
24/7 advice on what to do if a person has been poisoned, has overdosed, has made a mistake with medicines or has been bitten/stung by a snake, spider, bee, wasp etc. Telephone Interpreter Service 13 14 50
24/7 Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EDUCATION ...... 5 Playgroups ...... 5 Kindergarten...... 8 Schools and Colleges ...... 11 TAFE ...... 16 University...... 16 HEALTH ...... 18 Hospitals ...... 18 General Practitioner (GP) ...... 19 Dental ...... 24 Maternal and Child Health ...... 25 Counselling ...... 27 SERVICES TO COMMUNITY ...... 32 English Language ...... 38 Housing ...... 40 Bullying ...... 43 Financial services ...... 45 Fines ...... 48 Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) ...... 49 EMPLOYMENT...... 50 DISABILITY ...... 54 ADDICTION ...... 61 AGEING ...... 66 LEGAL SERVICES ...... 70 NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE ...... 71 YMCA ...... 73 FAMILY VIOLENCE ...... 75 CENTRELINK ...... 84 COUNCILLORS OF CARDINIA SHIRE ...... 88 CITY OF CASEY PLAN, POLICIES, AND STRATEGIES ...... 89
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EDUCATION
Playgroups
LITTLE BEACIES PLAYGROUP 78 Desmond Court BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807
Ph: 0421 603 394
Blind Bight Playgroup Blind Bight Community Centre, Anchorage Drive, Blind Bight BLIND BLIGHT VIC 3980
Ph: 5998 7014 Email: [email protected] MENZIES CREEK PLAYGROUP St Marks Children's Centre, 1-3 Church Street EMERALD VIC 3782
Ph: 0459 724 140 Email: [email protected]
EMERALD PLAYGROUP Beaconsfield -Emerald Road EMERALD VIC 3782
Ph: 0431 235 962 Email: [email protected]
GARFIELD PLAYGROUP Garfield Community CentrE, Beswick Street Garfield GARFIELD VIC 3814
Ph: 0422 544 771 Email: [email protected]
GEMBROOK LITTLE GEMS PLAYGROUP INC Gembrook Road GEMBROOK VIC 3783
Ph: 0422 844 250
PAL PLAYGROUP Koo Wee Rup Primary School, Moody Street KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981
NAR NAR GOON PLAYGROUP St James School, 60 Nar Nar Goon Road NAR NAR GOON VIC
Ph: 5942 5404 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narnargoon.playgroup Page 5 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
BRIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Bridgewood School, Integrated Child and Family Centre, 115 Bridge Road Officer OFFICER VIC 3809
Email: [email protected] Main street Playgroup Uniting Church Pakenham, 94 Main Street Pakenham PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 0408 390 593 Web/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Main-Street- Playgroup-423878654476435/
PAKENHAM BAPTIST CHURCH PLAYGROUP Pakenham Baptist Church, 1 Bentley Court (NON MEMBER) PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 0438 536 066
PLAY TO LEARN PAKENHAM PLAYGROUP Lilypond community house, 64 Duncan Drive PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 0424 724 040 Email: [email protected] PLAYTIME @ ST JAMES PLAYGROUP 41 Pakenham Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5906 4315 Email: [email protected] PAKEY PALS PLAYGROUP 10 Atlantic Drive PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 0478 899 422 Email: [email protected] LAKESIDE CHILDRENS CENTRE PLAYGROUP 2 Olympic Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakesideChildrensCentrePlaygroup/
TYNONG PLAYGROUP Maternal Health Centre, Tynong, Victoria 3813
UPPER BEACONSFIELD PLAYGROUP Beaconsfield Upper Pre Kinder, 3 McBride Road UPPER BEACONSFIELD VIC 3808
Ph: 0400 193 190 Email: [email protected] LITTLE MONKEYS PLAYGROUP Henry Family Childrens Centre, 145 Henry Road
Web/ Facebook: [email protected] Page 6 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
NEW LIFE PRESSIE PLAYGROUP 104 Tivendale Road
Ph: 0414 707 994 Email: [email protected]
BEACONSFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Beaconsfield Community Complex, 8 O'Neil Road Beaconsfield PLAYGROUP Ph: 8768 4400 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.bncinc.org.au/
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Kindergarten
Avonsleigh Kindergarten 15B Avon Road AVONSLEIGH VIC 3782
Ph: 5968 5417 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5968 2440 Bayles Kindergarten 660 Koo Wee Rup-Longwarry Road BAYLES VIC 3981
Ph: 5997 7413 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5997 7692 Upper Beaconsfield Kindergarten 36 Stoney Creek Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER VIC 3807
Ph: 5944 3822 Email: [email protected] Upper Beaconsfield McBride Road Kindergarten 3 McBride Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER VIC 3807
Ph: 5944 4488 Email: [email protected] Beaconsfield Kindergarten- Wood street 11-17 Wood Street BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807
Ph: 9707 1144 Email: [email protected] Beaconsfield Kindergarten O'Neil Rd 8-12 O'Neil Road BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807
Ph: 8768 4444 Email: [email protected] Fax: 8768 4435 Beaconsfield Children's Hub Panorama Estate 2 8 Windsor Drive (Integrated Family Service) BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807
Specialising in families who are affected by illness or Ph: 9769 3333 disability, financial hardship or parents studying to Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: add an extra hand into the family home to assist with http://www.beaconsfieldchildrenshub.com.au/ caring for children. Bunyip Kindergarten 29 Princess Street BUNYIP VIC 3815
Ph: 5629 5452 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5629 5179
Cockatoo Kindergarten 23 Bailey Road COCKATOO VIC 3781
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Ph: 5968 9105 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5968 9798 Emerald Preschool 7-9 Kings Road EMERALD VIC 3782
Ph: 5968 4645 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5968 4989 Garfield Kindergarten 29-31 Garfield Road GARFIELD VIC 3814
Ph: 5629 2208 Email: [email protected] Gembrook Kindergarten 19 Main Street GEMBROOK VIC 3783
Ph: 5968 1320 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5967 7184 Koo Wee Rup Preschool 356 Rossiter Road KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981
Ph: 5997 1276 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5997 2168 Lang Lang Preschool 3 Whitstable Street LANG LANG VIC 3984
Ph: 5997 5353 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5997 5061 Nar Nar Goon Kindergarten 13 Main Street NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812
Ph: 5942 5287 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5942 5282 Chairo Christian School 585 Bald Hill Road NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812
Ph: 5942 5632 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5942 5640 Web/ Facebook: https://www.chairo.vic.edu.au/
Arena Child and Family Service 22 curran DRIVE (DR) OFFICER VIC 3809
Ph: 8562 5153 Email: [email protected] Bridgewood Integrated Child and Family Centre 115 Bridge Road OFFICER VIC 3809
Ph: 8766 9400 Email: [email protected] Page 9 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
St Clare's Early Learning Centre 95 Majestic Dr OFFICER VIC 3809
Ph: 5940 6799 Email: [email protected] Andrews Community Kindergarten 2 Henty WAY PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5941 3369 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrews- Community-Kindergarten/1075005029209536 Henry Family Children's Centre 145 Henry Rd PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 8658 6634 Email: [email protected] Hollins Children's Centre 10 Atlantic Drive PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5940 7394 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5940 7393 Homegarth Community Kindergarten 9a Dunbarton Drive PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5940 2958 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5940 0232 Lakeside Children's Centre 2 Olympic Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5941 9359 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5941 6503 Pakenham Heights Kindergarten 3 Irving Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5941 1857 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5941 5423 Pakenham Springs Children's Centre Cnr Livingstone Boulevard and Heritage Boulevard PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5940 4430 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5640 4418 Aspire Early Education Pakenham 75 Station STREET (ST) PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5940 1257
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Schools and Colleges
Bayles Regional Primary School 3730 Ballarto Rd BAYLES VIC 3981 Co-Ed Ph: 5997 7261 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.baylesps.vic.edu.au/
Beaconsfield Upper Primary School 40-42 Stoney Creek Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER VIC 3808 Co-Ed Ph: 5944 3591 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5944 3506 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://bups.vic.edu.au/
St Frances Xavier College 4 Beaconsfield Avenue BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 Co-Ed Year 10-12 Beaconsfield Campus Ph: 9709 3111 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 9923 2743
P. O. Box: Po Box 85, Beaconsfield Vic 3808
Web/ Facebook: www.sfx.vic.edu.au
Beaconsfield Primary School Princes Highway (Cnr Lyle Ave) BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 Co-Ed Ph: 9707 1510
Bunyip Primary School 1290 Nar Nar Goon-Longwarry Road BUNYIP VIC 3815 Co-Ed Ph: 5629 5462
Email: [email protected] Fax: 5629 5846 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: http://www.bunyipps.vic.edu.au/
Columba Catholic School 28-38 Hope Street BUNYIP VIC 3815 Co-Ed Ph: 5629 5933 Email: Web/ Facebook: https://bunyip.catholic.edu.au/
Cardinia Primary School 2405 Ballarto Road CARDINIA VIC 3978
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Co-Ed Ph: 5998 8323 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5998 8474 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.cardiniaps.vic.edu.au/
School of creative education 6 Rainy Hill Rd COCKATOO VIC 3781 Co-Ed Our mission is to enable students to learn, grow Ph: 1300 11 66 54 Email: [email protected] and achieve in light of who they are through the P. O. Box: P.O. Box 75, Kalorama, Victoria, Australia 3766 creative process rather than traditional academic Web/ Facebook: https://schoolofcreativeeducation.org.au/ processes, within a learning culture that is founded upon the world’s best creative education and democratic education principles and practices.
Cockatoo Primary School 19-33 Belgrave Gembrook Road COCKATOO VIC 3781 Co-Ed Ph: 5968 8017 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 5968 9502 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.cockatoops.vic.edu.au/
Emerald Primary School 4-10 Heroes Ave EMERALD VIC 3782 Co-Ed Ph: 5968 4311 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5968 5138 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: http://eps.vic.edu.au/contacts/
Emerald Secondary College 425 Belgrave-Gembrook Road EMERALD VIC 3782 Co-Ed Ph: 5968 5388 Web/ Facebook: https://www.emeraldsc.vic.edu.au/
Garfield Primary School 84 Railway Avenue GARFIELD VIC 3814 Co-Ed Ph: 5629 2274 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.garfieldps.vic.edu.au/
Koo Wee Rup Primary School 28-34 Moody St KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 Co-Ed Ph: 5997 1272 Email: [email protected]
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Web/ Facebook: http://www.kooweerupps.com.au/
St John The Baptist School 172 Station St KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 Co-Ed Ph: 5997 1653 Email: [email protected] P. O. Box: P.O Box 39, Koo Wee Rup . Vic 3981 Web/ Facebook: http://www.stjohnskwr.catholic.edu.au/
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Rossiter Road KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 Co-Ed Ph: 5997 1444 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.kwrsc.vic.edu.au/
Chairo Christian School 585 Bald Hill Road NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812 Co-Ed Ph: 5942 5632 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5942 5640 P. O. Box: PO Box 472, Pakenham VIC 3810 Web/ Facebook: https://www.chairo.vic.edu.au/
St James' School 60 Nar Nar Goon Rd NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812 Co-Ed Ph: 5942 5404 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au/
Nar Nar Goon Primary School 27 Spencer St NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812 Co-Ed Ph: 5942 5311 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 5942 5014 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au/
St James Catholic School 60 Nar Nar Goon Road NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812 Co-Ed Ph: 5942 5404 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.stjamesnng.catholic.edu.au/
St Frances Xavier College 21 Majestic Drive OFFICER VIC 3809 Co-Ed Year 7-9 Officer Campus Ph: 5943 3600 Email: [email protected] Fax: 9923 2743
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P. O. Box: Po Box 85, Beaconsfield Vic 3808 Web/ Facebook: www.sfx.vic.edu.au
Berwick Grammar School 80 Tivendale Rd OFFICER VIC 3809 Boys Ph: 9703 8111 Maranatha Christian School 62 Rix Road OFFICER VIC 3809
Ph: 9709 7310 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.maranatha.vic.edu.au/
Heritage college 66 Starling Road OFFICER VIC 3809 Co-Ed Early learning to year 12 Ph: 5943 2900 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 5943 2900
P. O. Box:
Web/ Facebook: https://heritagecollege.vic.edu.au/
Officer Primary School Tivendale Road OFFICER VIC 3809 Co-Ed Ph: 5943 2315 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5943 1078 P. O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.officerps.vic.edu.au/
Lakeside College 2 Portobello Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Co-Ed Prep to 12 Ph: 5941 7544 Fax: 5941 7599
Web/ Facebook:
www.lakeside.vic.edu.au
Beaconhills College 30-34 Toomuc Valley Rd PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Co-Ed Ph: 1300 002 225 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.beaconhills.vic.edu.au/
St Patrick's School 136 Princes Hwy PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Co-Ed Ph: 5940 2888 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.stppakenham.catholic.edu.au/
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Pakenham Consolidated School 2 Rundell Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Co-Ed Ph: 5941 1511 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.pakconps.vic.edu.au/
Pakenham Hills Primary School 15 Kennedy Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Co-Ed Ph: 5941 4436 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://pakenhamhillsps.vic.edu.au/
Pakenham Secondary College 1020 Princes Highway PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Co-Ed Ph: 5945 1433 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5941 3581 Web/ Facebook: http://pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au/
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TAFE
Chisholm Berwick campus 25 Kangan Dr BERWICK VIC 3806
Ph: 1300 244 746 Web/ Facebook: https://www.chisholm.edu.au/
Chisholm Cranbourne campus New Holland Dr CRANBOURNE VIC 3977
Ph: 9212 5000 Web/ Facebook: https://www.chisholm.edu.au/
University
Charles Sturt University Level 1/30 Church Ln MELBOURNE VIC 3000 University Ph: 99357900 Email: Online Enquiry P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: www.csustudycentres.edu.au Australian Catholic University 115 Victoria Parade FITZROY VIC 3065 University Ph: 99533000 Email: Online Enquiry P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: www.acu.edu.au/ RMIT University 124 La Trobe Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 University Ph: 99252000 Email: Online Enquiry P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: www.rmit.edu.au/ Deakin University 221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD VIC 3125 University Burwood, Geeling, Cloud, Warrnambool Ph: 1800693888 Email: Online Enquiry P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: www.deakin.edu.au/
Different Campuses
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The university of Melbourne Ph: 13 6352 Email: Online Enquiry University Web/ Facebook: www.unimelb.edu.au/ Parkvile,Werribee, Southbank, Burnley, Creswick. Dookie,Shepparton
Monash University Different Campuses
University Ph: 9902 6000 Caulfield, clayton, Parkvile, Peninsula Email: Online Enquiry P.O.Box: GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001 Web/ Facebook: www.monash.edu/
Swinburn University Different Campuses
University Ph: 1300794628 Hawthurn,Crydone, Wantirna Email: Online Enquiry Web/ Facebook: www.swinburne.edu.au/ Victoria University Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011 University Ph: 99196100 Email: Online Enquiry P.O.Box: PO Box 14428, Melbourne Web/ Facebook: www.vu.edu.au/ Latrobe University Level 20, 360 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 University Bendigo, Bundoora, City, Mildura, Shepparton,Albury Ph: 1300135045 Wodonga Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.latrobe.edu.au/
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HEALTH Hospitals
Casey Monash hospital 62-70 Kangan Dr BERWICK VIC 3806 Hospital Ph: 8768 1200 Web/ Facebook: https://monashhealth.org/contact/casey-hospital/
St John Of God Hospital - Berwick 75 Kangan Drive BERWICK VIC 3806 Hospital Fees Apply Ph: 8784 5000 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.sjog.org.au/berwick
Monash Children’s Hospital 246 Clayton Road CLAYTON VIC 3168 Hospital Ph: 8572 3000
Monash Health Pakenham Health Centre Henty Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Community health Child and Family Services (including specialist Ph: 5941 0500 paediatric services), Counselling Web/ Facebook: https://monashhealth.org/contact/pakenham-health- Specialist Clinics, Aged and Community Care, centre/ Integrated Community Health, Community Rehabilitation, Health Promotion, Casey Adult Mental Health Services, Pregnancy Care Clinics, South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault, Dental Service – Children, Pathology, Co-located services- Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Immunisation Team, MECWACare.
EACH Refugee Health Service Maroondah Social & Community Health Centre, 75 Patterson Street Other (Refugee Health Service) RINGWOOD EAST VIC 3135 Fees apply Ph: 1300 003 224 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.each.com.au/
WebMD Web/ Facebook: http://www.webmd.com
Health information Information Service
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General Practitioner (GP)
Pakenham Superclinic 1 Lyleblue Court PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5941 8699 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.ipn.com.au/gp/vic-
pakenham-pakenham-superclinic/home/
Emerald Medical Centre 1 Murphys Way EMERALD VIC 3782 General Practitioner (GP) Pathology, Radiology Ph: 5968 4622 Email: [email protected] Fees and Bulk Billing Fax: 5968 5750
P.O. Box:
Web/ Facebook: http://www.emeraldmed.com.au/
Bunyip Medical Clinic 11 Abeckett Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing only Ph: 5629 5111 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5629 5119 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://bunyipmc.com.au/
Advantage Medical & Dental - Tooradin 110 South Gippsland Highway TOORADIN VIC 3980 General Practitioner (GP) Dental Services (Not Bulk-Billed), Psychology, Ph: 5998 3140 Physiotherapy, Medical Services (Bulk-Billed) Email: [email protected] Fax: 5998 3145 Bulk Billed P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.advantagemedical.com.au/
Eastcare Medical Centre 125 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing only Ph: 5941 5000
High St Medical Centre 17 High Street BUNYIP VIC 3815 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing only Ph: 5629 5756 Email: [email protected]
180 Princes Highway PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Page 19 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
Cardinia Medical Centre Ph: 5941 6013 General Practitioner (GP) Email: [email protected] Fees and Bulk Billing Fax: 5941 6015 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.cardiniamedicalcentre.com.au/
Pakenham Superclinic- Afterhours 1A Lyleblue Court PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5945 5610 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.ipn.com.au/gp/vic- pakenham-pakenham-superclinic/home/
Beaconsfield General Practice 2 Ann Street BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 9707 0993 Email: [email protected]
Black Fish Medical Clinic 215-235 Rossiter Road KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 General Practitioner (GP) Medical service, Baby's Sleep and settling (day Ph: 5997 1819 program), Pathology and other services Email: [email protected] Fax: 5997 1980 Black Fish Medical Clinic is situated within Kooweerup P.O. Box: Health Service. Web/ Facebook: https://blackfishmedicalclinic.com.au/ Fees and Bulk Billing
Endocrinology Clinic 215-235 Rossiter Road (Inside Kooweerup Regional Health Service) Endocrinology KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 Diabetes, osteoporosis and thyroid diseases can all be Ph: 5997 6979 assisted through our visiting Endocrinologist. Web/ Facebook:
https://www.kooweeruphospital.net.au/medical-
services/clinics/endocrinology-clinic
Koo Wee Rup Medical Centre 303 Rossiter Road KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 General Practitioner (GP) Pathology, Mental health, Podiatry, Audiology Ph: 5997 1222 Fees and Bulk Billing Email: [email protected] Fax: 5997 1212
P.O. Box:
Web/ Facebook: https://www.kwrmc.com.au/
Station Street Clinic 34 Station Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees Apply Ph: 5941 1611 Email: [email protected] Page 20 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
Fax: 5940 2290 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.stationstreetclinic.com.au/
Officer Family Medical Clinic 340 Princes Highway OFFICER VIC 3809 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing Available for- DVA card holders, Ph: 5922 2013 Web/ Facebook: Healthcare card holders, Children under 10 years. https://officerfamilymedicalclinic.com.au/ Fees and Bulk Billing
Mandala Clinic 360 Belgrave-Gembrook Road EMERALD VIC 3782 General Practitioner (GP) Fees Apply Ph: 5968 3733 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.mandalaclinic.com.au/
The Medical Clinic 39 Wallace Street BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 General Practitioner (GP) Languages: English, Indian, Polish, Spanish Ph: 9796 1445 Yes Email: [email protected] Fax: 9707 2994
P.O. Box:
Web/ Facebook: http://www.themedicalclinic.com.au/
Officer Medical Centre 4 Cardinia Road OFFICER VIC 3809 General Practitioner (GP) GP, Physio & allied health, occupational health, Ph: 5940 3432 Email: [email protected] diagnostics & pharmacy Web/ Facebook: https://officermedicalcentre.com.au/ Yes
Main Street Doctors 40 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 9132 0099 Email: [email protected] Fax: 9132 0094
P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.mainstreetdoctors.com.au/
Pakenham Medical Centre 43 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5941 1811 Email: [email protected]
Better Life Medical Clinic 45 Rogers Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Page 21 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5953 0451 Email: [email protected]
Pakenham Medical Clinic 48 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5941 6455 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5941 6433 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://pakenhammedicalclinic.com.au/
Lang Lang Community Family Medicine 5 Whitstable Street LANG LANG VIC 3984 General Practitioner (GP) Mental health, Pathology and more. Ph: 5997 5799 Fees and Bulk Billing Email: [email protected] Fax: 5997 5733
P.O. Box:
Web/ Facebook: https://www.langlangcfm.com.au/
Upper Beaconsfield GP Practice 51 Beaconsfield-Emerald Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER VIC 3808 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 9044 0750 Email: [email protected] Fax: 9111 8502 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://ubgp.com.au/
Longwarry Medical Centre 6 Flinders Road LONGWARRY VIC 3816 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5629 9200 5629 9335 Email: [email protected] Fax: 8677 9666 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: http://www.longwarrymedicalcentre.com.au/
Garfield Pharmacy Medical Centre 73 Nar Nar Goon Longwarry Road GARFIELD VIC 3814 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing only Ph: 5629 2408 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://dscott1234.wixsite.com/gpmc
Pakenham Family Health 80 John Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing only Ph: 5940 3133 Email: [email protected]
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Web/ Facebook: https://www.pakenhamfamilyhealth.com.au/
Lakeside Square Medical Centre Level 1 Shop 2, 9 Village Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees Apply Ph: 9796 2111 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.lakesidesquaremedical.com.au/
Cockatoo Family Medical Practice Shop 1, 54 McBride Street COCKATOO VIC 3781 General Practitioner (GP) Fees and Bulk Billing Ph: 5968 8653 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://cockatoo-family-medical- practice.business.site/
Aghapy Medical Centre Shop 2, 2 Waterford Rise PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Bulk Billing only Ph: 5941 8122 Email: Fax: 5941 8133 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: https://aghapymedical.com.au/
Cardinia Lakes Family Clinic Shop 5, 140 Windermere Boulevard PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP) Fees Apply Ph: 5925 7712 Email: [email protected] Fax: 5925 7716 P.O. Box: Web/ Facebook: http://cardiniafamilyclinic.com.au/
St Antony Medical Centre Unit 1, 2-6 Princes Highway PAKENHAM VIC 3810 General Practitioner (GP), Dental Medical services, Pathology and more. Ph: 5940 5245 Bulk Billing only Email: [email protected] Fax: 5941 5444
P.O. Box:
Web/ Facebook: https://www.stantonymedicalcentre.com/
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Dental
Monash Health (Pakenham)- Children Only Henty Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Community Dental Service Ph: 1300 342 273 Select Option 3 Fax: 8752 4944
Better Health Channel 1800 126 637
Dental Web/ Facebook: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Dental Health Service Victoria 1300 360 054
Dental Web/ Facebook: http://www.dhsv.org.au
Domiciliary Services - Mobile Dental Services for 9341 1000 Homebound Clients Web/ Facebook: https://www.dhsv.org.au/public- Dental dental-services/services-for-homebound-patients-d…
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence 9483 1183
Dental Web/ Facebook: http://www.bsl.org.au
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Maternal and Child Health
Upper Beaconsfield Maternal & Child Health Centre Upper Beaconsfield Centre, 10-12 Salisbury Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER VIC 3808 Maternity and Child Health Alternatively call Cardinia Council at 1300 787 624 Ph: 5943 4250 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Beaconsfield Maternal & Child Health Centre Beaconsfield Community Complex, 8-18 O'neill Road BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 Maternity and Child Health Alternatively call Cardinia Council at 1300 787 624 Ph: 5943 4250 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Bunyip Maternal & Child Health Centre Bunyip Kindergarten, 2 Nash Road BUNYIP VIC 3815 Maternity and Child Health
Cockatoo Maternal & Child Health Centre Cockatoo Community Health Centre, 17 Mcbride Street COCKATOO VIC 3781 Maternity and Child Health
Emerald Maternal & Child Health Centre 327 Belgrave Gembrook Road EMERALD VIC 3782 Maternity and Child Health Ph: 5943 4250
Koo Wee Rup Maternal & Child Health Centre Koo Wee Rup Kindergarten, 356 Rossiter Road KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 Maternity and Child Health
Lang Lang Maternal & Child Health Centre Lang Lang Community Centre, 5 Whitstable Street LANG LANG VIC 3984 Maternity and Child Health
Langwarrin Maternal & Child Health Centre 6 Allen Crescent LANGWARRIN VIC 3910 Maternity and Child Health Ph: 9784 1756
Nar Nar Goon Maternal & Child Health Centre 13 Main Street NAR NAR GOON VIC 3812 Maternity and Child Health Facebook:
Nyora Maternal & Child Health Centre Nyora Primary School, 27 Grundy Avenue NYORA VIC 3987 Maternity and Child Health Ph: 5662 9294
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Cardinia Shire Council 20 Siding Avenue OFFICER VIC 3809 Maternity and Child Health Ph: 1300 787 624 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Bridgewood Centre, Maternal & Child Health Services Integrated Child & Family Centre, 2 Sandy Road OFFICER VIC 3809 Maternity and Child Health Alternatively call Cardinia Council at 1300 787 624 Ph: 5943 4250 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Lakeside Maternal & Child Health Centre Lakeside Children's Centre, 2 Olympic Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Maternity and Child Health Alternatively call Cardinia Council at 1300 787 624 Ph: 5943 4250 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Pakenham Springs Maternal & Child Health Centre Pakenham Springs Primary, 1 Livingstone Boulevard PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Maternity and Child Health Alternatively call Cardinia Council at 1300 787 624 Ph: 5943 4250 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Pakenham Maternal & Child Health Centre, Hollins 10 Atlantic Drive Centre PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Maternity and Child Health Ph: 5943 4250 Email: [email protected] Alternatively call Cardinia Council at 1300 787 624 Web/ Facebook: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/
Pakenham Maternal & Child Health Centre, Homegarth Community Centre, 9a Dunbarton Drive Homegarth Centre PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Maternity and Child Health
Pakenham Maternal & Child Health Centre, Andrews Pakenham Health Centre, 3 Henty Way Centre PAKENHAM VIC 3810
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Counselling
Gambler's Help Southern - Connect Health and Community 2A Gardeners Road BENTLEIGH EAST VIC 3165 Councelling - Gamblers help Ph: 9575 5353, 1800 858 858 Web/ Facebook: Gambler’s Help Southern is a program run by Connect https://gamblershelpsouthern.org.au/contact-
Health & Community on behalf of Gambler’s Help Victoria. us/
Moneycare Dandenong 147-151 Foster Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Financial Councelling Ph: 9794 3507 available M-F please call: 03 9794 3507 Mon-Fri 03 9794 3506 Mon,Tues,Fr Change Life (bulk billing counselling support) 130 David Street, GPG GP clinic Face to Face / Phone / Online Service DANDENONG VIC 3175 Councelling – Depression Ph: 0421 111 739
Web/ Facebook: Providing psycho-education and counselling support to https://www.opencounseling.com/dandenong/c people who experience mental health challenges in the ounseling-agency/change-life councils of Dandenong, Casey and Frankston. Additional Services Provided: Community support. Home visits if required. Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture 155 Foster Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Councelling Ph: 9389 8700, 9388 0022 Email: [email protected] The Victorian Foundation for the Survivors of Torture Web/ Facebook: provides assessment, counselling, support and rehabilitation https://foundationhouse.org.au/ services for refugees who are survivors of torture and for their families. The services for refugees include counselling for trauma, grief & loss, depression or anxiety; the Refugee Mental Health Program; access to mental health practitioners; group programs when available; and complementary therapies such as massage and nutrition. Casey North Community Information & Support Service 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Family Counselling Ph: 9705 6699 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.caseynorthciss.com.au
JobCo Employment Services, Pakenham Suite 1A, 5 Cook Drive PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Provides counselling for those with mental health problems. This service is temporarily closed. Ph: 5940 0720 Email: [email protected] Councelling - Mental health Web/ Facebook: http://www.jobco.com.au/
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CatholicCare Gippsland, Pakenham 1 Roger Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Provides professional counselling and long-term mental health & well-being support for bushfire-affected individuals Ph: 1800 522 076 and families throughout the East Gippsland region. Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.ccam.org.au/ Councelling - Bushfire Recovery Community Service People who have been impacted by bushfires in the East Gippsland region. Referred by Self or agency. Assistance may include trauma counselling and school counsellors attending Catholic primary schools & secondary schools within the East Gippsland region offering psychological & welfare support for students and teachers. Support is also available to promote community connections and reduce isolation including pastoral care and spiritual support. Face-to-face support is temporarily suspended, however telephone & remote support are still available. Pakenham Secondary College 1020 Princes Highway PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Councelling sewrvice for secondary school children Ph: 5941 1433 Health information, life-skills programs, health counselling & Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: support are provided for children and young people at http://www.pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au/ secondary-school. The programs cover topics including drugs & alcohol, depression, peer-relationships, puberty, acne & skin care, healthy eating, learning to communicate with parents and self-esteem. Anglicare 75 Army Rd PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Councelling – Financial Ph: 9781 6767 Communities for Children Community Strengthening & Crime Prevention Programs National Debt Helpline Ph: 1800 007 007 Councelling - Gambling Helpline 1300 771 741 (Rural resident)
Financial counsellors can help you manage debts caused by gambling. However, some financial counsellors are trained as specialist gambling financial counsellors – call the National Debt Helpline and ask to be referred to your closest service if you need additional help. Or call Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Online help and details of state services are available at the Gambling Help Online website.
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South East Community Links Ph: 9549 5288 Financial Counselling Intake Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.secl.org.au/community- Provides information and support for individuals, families & services/financial-counselling/ groups who are experiencing debt problems. Offers advice on debt management, negotiating with creditors & budgeting and provides information on bankruptcy, credit laws & government assistance. Interpreters are available. Change Life (bulk billing counselling support) Ph: 0421 111 739 Face to Face / Phone / Online Service Councelling Counselling Online Web/ Facebook: Face to Face / Phone / Online Service https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/ Councelling - Depression ACA Australian Counselling Association Web/ Facebook: http://www.theaca.net.au Face to Face / Phone / Online Service/ Information Service Councelling - Depression Black Dog Institute Ph: 1800 558 268 Councelling - Depression Web/ Facebook: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Depression Support Groups Meet up Web/ Facebook: http://depression.meetup.com/cities/au/melbou Face to Face / Phone / Online Service rne/ Councelling - Depression Health Translations (multi-lingual resources on various health and social issues) Web/ Facebook: http://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/ Information Service bhcht.nsf/PresentEnglishResource?...
Councelling - Depression Michael Tomic Ph: 5940 3133 Provides allied health services in psychological counselling. Psychologist, Michael Tomic. Web/ Facebook: http://www.pakenhamfamilyhealth.com.au/ Councelling - Psychologist service
Monash Health Community, Pakenham Ph: 5941 0500, 1300 342 273 Councelling - Individual & Family Email: [email protected] Provides counselling services for children, young people and Web/ Facebook: http://www.monashhealth.org/ adults.
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Individual, couple and family counselling are available in the areas of: Anxiety; Depression; Grief & loss; Domestic violence; Postnatal depression; Sexual assault including childhood sexual assault; Parenting; Relationship issues; Personal development; and Illness & accident or trauma. Individual & group sessions are provided by social workers and family therapy nurses. Groups include women in relation to intimate partner violence; survivors of childhood sexual assault; bereavement support; and refugee social isolation. This service is temporarily offering only telephone support and telehealth appointments. Located in Cities of Casey & Greater Dandenong & Shire of Cardinia local government areas. Children, young people & adults. Referred by Self or medical. Counselling Online Ph: 1800 888 236 Face to Face / Phone / Online Service Web/ Facebook: Councelling – Depression https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/
Counselling Online is a program funded by the Australian Government's Department of Health, and is operated by Turning Point. ACA Australian Counselling Association Web/ Facebook: http://www.theaca.net.au Online Information Service Councelling - Depression Black Dog Institute Ph: 1800 558 268 Councelling - Depression Web/ Facebook: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Depression Support Groups Meet up Web/ Facebook: Face to Face / Phone / Online Service http://depression.meetup.com/cities/au/melbou Councelling - Depression rne/
Happy Me Ph: 0433 225 770 (Rachelle Mortensen) Councelling Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.happyme.com.au/
Referred by Self, agency or health professional. Referrals from a general medical practitioner may entitle clients to Medicare rebates under specific programs. Happy Me provides counselling and consultancy services for adults, young people and children. Relationship counselling and parenting support are also provided. Presenting concerns may include depression, anger, alcohol & drug problems, anxiety, post-traumatic-stress disorder, postnatal depression and trauma. Clinical supervision, workshops, group programs
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and training are available, specialising in the area of mental health. Honor Newman Uniquely Feminine Psychology Confidential location, Vic
Councelling Ph: 0433 374 031 Email: [email protected] Provides psychological counselling for women who are Web/ Facebook: http://www.honornewman.com/ experiencing stress, depression, anxiety disorders, postnatal depression, domestic and/or family violence and social isolation. Pregnancy counselling is also available. Sessions are available over the telephone, online or face-to-face. Dads in Distress (DIDs) & Mums in Distress (MIDs) Ph: (02) 6652 8113 DIDs and MIDs offer peer support groups in Web/ Facebook: www.parentsbeyondbreakup.co most States which aim to provide help and hope m/ for separated dads, mums and their families.
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SERVICES TO COMMUNITY
Beaconsfield Children's Hub Panorama Estate 2 8 Windsor Drive BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 INTEGRATED FAMILY SERVICE Ph: 9769 3333 P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: http://www.beaconsfieldchildrenshub.com.au/
Casey Tamil Manram (CTM) Berwick Senior Citizens Centre, 110 High Street Cultural Organisations – Tamil Berwick VIC 3806
P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: www.caseytamilmanram.org.au
BreastScreen Victoria BREASTSCREEN VICTORIA COORDINATION UNIT Level 1, 31 Pelham Street, BreastScreen Victoria provides free mammograms to eligible Carlton South, VIC 3053 Victorian women aged 40 and over Ph: 13 20 50
Monash Law Clinic 60 Beddoe Avenue CLAYTON VIC 3168 Community Law Family Law Ph: 1800 860 333 Advocacy law (appearance in court) 9905 1113 Web/ Facebook: https://www.monashlawclinics.com.au/
National Zakat Foundation 29 Sydney Rd Coburg VIC 3058
Ph: 1300 663 729
Web/ Facebook: www.nzf.org.au/ www.nzf.org.au/apply-now/
Three Sides of the Coin (formerly Betting on a Better Life) Suite 1/7 Bakewell Street CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Recovery Gamble 9563 2893 Ph: 1800 546 532 Web/ Facebook: http://www.linkhc.org.au/three-sides-of-the- coin/
SECADA 314a Thomas Street DANDENONG VIC 3157 Alcohol and other drugs catchment-based intake services Pharmacotherapy for opioid dependence Ph: 1800 142536
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ResetLife (Matrix Model) Web/ Facebook: https://www.secada.org.au SafeScript - real-time prescription monitoring Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Pathways
YSAS 155 Lonsdale Street DANDENONG VIC 3157 Drug and Alcohol, Youth Service, Mental Health Ph: 9701 3488
Web/ Facebook: www.ysas.org.au
Indonesian Women’s Friendship Network (H: Venue 1 SMRC chamber room level 1, 39 Clow Every Monday 11am - 1pm (only during the school term) St Doveton 3175 Cultural Organisations – Indonesian Ph: 0452 528 287
Afghan Australian Welfare Association (AAWA) Inc. PO Box 446 Doveton VIC 3177 Cultural organization (Afgan*) Ph: 0402 473 948
Afghan Australia Philanthropic Association Inc PO Box 321 Endeavour Hills VIC 3802 Cultural organization (Afgan*) Ph: P: (03) 9706 2787 0409 553 304 (DM Aschna)
Web/ Facebook: www.aapa.org.au/
Afghan Youth Foundation for Unity (AYFUN) Inc. 28 Huxley Cres Endeavour Hills VIC 3802 Cultural organization (Afgan*) Ph: 0430 081 344
Hazara Australian Community Association of Victoria 23-25 Doveton Ave Eumemmerring VIC 3177 Cultural Organisations (Hazara*) Ph: (03) 8794 8668 0402 361 705
P.O.Box: PO Box 549 Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong VIC 3175
African-Australian Multicultural Employment and Youth Suite 108, 144-148 Nicholson St Services (AAMEYS) FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
Ph: 9042 1604
Web/ Facebook: http://www.aameys.com.au/
Justice Connect, Melbourne Level 17, 461 Bourke Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Transitional accommodation Public housing Ph: 1800 606 313 Advice on legal matters
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People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Web/ Facebook: Referred by Self or agency. http://justiceconnect.org.au/our- Ineligibility: services/homeless-law/ Those requiring assistance with family law matters
Afghan-Australian Women & Youth Association (AAWYA) 7 Canterbury Close Narre Warren VIC 3805 Cultural organization (Afgan*) Ph: (03) 9704 1583
Australian Tamil Academy Fountain Gate Secondary College 45 Josephine Avenue Cultural Organisations – Tamil Narre Warren VIC 3805
Ph: 0434 013 993
Web/ Facebook: www.australiantamilacademy.org
Berry Street Level 1, 500 Princes Hwy NOBLE PARK VIC 3174 Saver Plus 9239 1410 Ph: 9239 1400
Web/ Facebook: https://www.berrystreet.org.au/
Catholic Care 1 Rogers Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 •Counselling •English Conversation Program Ph: 1800 522 076 •Parenting After Separation •Parenting Orders Program Web/ Facebook: https://www.ccam.org.au/ •Pre-Marriage Education Programs [email protected]
Outlook Community Centre 24 Toomuc Valley Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Offers free to low cost programs including: • Computer skills Ph: 5941 1535 • Cooking classes • Professional training Web/ Facebook: www.outlookvic.org.au • Health and wellbeing education • Living well as we get older program (60 years+)
South East Community Links - Financial Counselling Southern 6B Henry Street (Living and Learning Pakenham) Provides generalist, gambling and family violence financial PAKENHAM VIC 3810 counselling. Ph: 9549 5288
Web/ Facebook: http://www.secl.org.au/
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Legal assistance to help you pay for a lawyer . P.O.Box: PO Box 18427, Collins Street East, VIC, 8003 Web/ Facebook: http://www.dcssaustralia.org/services
Southern Melbourne Area - Navigator Program Ph: 8765 5645 (Louise Palalagi (Co-ordinator)
Orange Sky Laundry Ph: 9794 5654 Laundry service Web/ Facebook: www.orangeskylaundry.com.au
African Women's and Families Network (AWAFN and Ph: 0400 808 112 Partners) Web/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/African-Womens- and-Families-Network-331233707371007/
Stay Smart Online Ph: 1300 292 371 (1300 CYBER1) Online safety information Web/ Facebook: https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
Migrant Workers Centre Ph: 9659 3516
Web/ Facebook: https://www.migrantworkers.org.au/
Consumer Affairs Victoria Ph: 1300 55 81 81 Information for consumers, businesses, residential tenants, Web/ Facebook: landlords and clubs and not-for-profits https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/
Australian Immigration Ph: 02 8964 5880
Web/ Facebook: https://www.immiaustralia.com.au/
Moving for Life Ph: 8423 0960
Web/ Facebook: https://activeageing.org.au/
Bunjilwarra, Koori Youth Alcohol & Drug Healing Service Ph: 5979 2011
Web/ Facebook: http://www.bunjilwarra.org.au/
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Southern Melbourne Area - Navigator Program Ph: 8765 5645 (Louise Palalagi (Co-ordinator)
Australian Red Cross Ph: 1800 131 701 Crisis Material Aid / Food Face to Face / Phone / Online Service/ Information Service Web/ Facebook: http://www.redcross.org.au/
Salvation Army Ph: 13 72 58 Crisis Material Aid / Food Face to Face / Phone / Online Service/ Information Service Web/ Facebook: http://www.salvos.org.au
St. Andrews Centre (community mental health and social services) Ph: 9700 4944
Crisis Material Aid / Food Face to Face / Phone / Online Service
The Smith Family Ph: 1300 326 459 Crisis Material Aid / Food Face to Face / Phone / Online Service Web/ Facebook: https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/
Anglicare Victoria Ph: 1800 809 722 Crisis Material Aid / Food Web/ Facebook: Face to Face / Phone / Online Service/ Information Service https://www.anglicarevic.org.au
HelpGuide (online information from Harvard University USA) Web/ Facebook: http://www.HelpGuide.org Information online
Ask Izzy
Online service and information directory Web/ Facebook: www.askizzy.org.au nline/ Mobile app
Quitline Ph: 13 78 48
Web/ Facebook: www.quit.org.au
Welcoming Australia Web/ Facebook: www.welcoming.org.au/
Raising Children Web/ Facebook: www.raisingchildren.net.au Online information on raising children
Parenting in a New Culture Web/ Facebook: Online information on raising children [email protected]
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SHINE: Support Help Information Networks and Education Ph: 9784 0650
The Water Well Project Web/ Facebook: www.thewaterwellproject.org
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English Language
Emerald Community House 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road EMERALD VIC 3782 Recreational & Educational Activities A varied program providing recreational and educational activities Ph: 5968 3881 that may include computer skills, art & craft, health & fitness, Email: [email protected] English as a second language, return-to-work skills, bushfire Web/ Facebook: awareness, return-to-study skills and personal growth programs. A http://www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au/ monthly newsletter is available. CatholicCare Gippsland, Pakenham 1 Roger Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 English Conversation Program Provides free English conversation classes for adult refugees and Ph: 1800 522 076 recently arrived migrants. This service is temporarily closed. Adult Email: [email protected] refugees & migrants who have arrived in Australia in the last 5 Web/ Facebook: http://www.ccam.org.au/ years. Living Learning Pakenham 6b Henry Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Recreational & Educational Activities A program, varying from time to time, provides recreational and Ph: 5941 2389 educational activities that may include art & craft, health & fitness, Email: [email protected] English as a second language, return-to-work skills, return-to-study Web/ Facebook: skills and personal growth programs. http://www.livinglearning.org.au/ Specific programs include a First Aid course, English, computer classes, office skills, painting, clay, photography, yoga, Pilates and strength exercises. Pakenham Library Cnr John St & Henry St PAKENHAM VIC 3810 English Conversation club Ph: 1800 577 548 Melbourne AMEP and Chisholm Institute Ph: 1300 517 459 (Chisholm) 1300 062 314 (Melb AMEP) Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Email: melbourneeamp@melbournepolyte chnic.edu.au The AMEP provides 510 hours of free English classes full-time or Web/ Facebook: www.melbourneamep.com.au part-time classes, day, evening or weekend classes. Additional hours are available for Humanitarian entrants and those eligible for SLPET (Pathways to Employment with Work Placement). Eligibility: newly arrived migrants and humanitarian clients (including TPV and SHEV visa holders), must enrol within 6 months of arrival, commence the AMEP within 12 months of arrival and have 5 years to use their AMEP entitlement. Free child care is provided for parents with preschool aged children. Melbourne AMEP at Chisholm Institute delivers AMEP in the South East in over 10 locations. AMEP also offers a Volunteer Tutor Scheme and a Distance Learning Program for clients who cannot attend class or who need extra support.
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AMES: Young Adults Program Ph: 13 26 37 The AMES Australia Young Adults program is specially designed to assist new arrivals aged 16-25 years to settle into their new life in Australia. The program provides specialist Youth teachers and pathway Youth counsellors to support English language needs and help guide you on your chosen pathway to school, TAFE college, University and work in Australia.
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Housing
WAYSS, Berwick 20 Langmore Lane Berwick Vic 3806 Must be a recent victim of family violence & unable to remain at home. Ph: 9703 0044 Referred by Self, family or agency Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au www.facebook.com/wayssforeveryone
Uniting Connections, Cranbourne 184 Sladen Street CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Referred by Self, school or community agency Ph: 5990 8490 Email: [email protected] P.O.Box: PO Box 5636, CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Web/ Facebook: https://www.unitingconnections.org.au/
WAYSS, Cranbourne 156 Sladen Street CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Individuals, couples & families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Ph: 5996 3333 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au www.facebook.com/wayssforeveryone
LaunchHousing 35 Robinson Street DANDENONG VIC 3157
Ph: 9792 0750 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.launchhousing.org.au www.facebook.com/launchhousing
Uniting Connections, Doveton 10 Ti Tree Drive DOVETON VIC 3177 Referred by Self, school or community agency Ph: 9794 0725/9793 3707 Email: [email protected] Fax: 9794 0795 P.O.Box: PO Box 62, DOVETON VIC 3177 Web/ Facebook: https://www.unitingconnections.org.au/
Aboriginal Housing Victoria (AHV) Narrandjeri House, 125-127 Scotchmer Street FITZROY VIC 306 Located in Victoria. Aboriginal people in Victoria. Ph: 9403 2100 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.ahvic.org.au/
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NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 Referred by Self, school or community agency. Ph: 9704 8377 Email: [email protected] Fax: 9704 8534 P.O.Box: Web/ Facebook: https://www.unitingconnections.org.au/
The Salvation Army Doorways Centre Emergency 51 Bald Hill Road Relief, Pakenham PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Clothing Ph: 5941 4906 Blankets Email: [email protected] Food parcels Web/ Facebook: http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/ Food vouchers Individuals & families experiencing disadvantage. Referred by Self or agency
WAYSS, Pakenham Office Toomah Community Centre, 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Individuals, couples & families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Ph: Short-term accommodation Email: [email protected] Transitional accommodation Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au Advice Housing referrals
Uniting Connections, Pakenham Level 2, 50 Station St PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Family Services School Attendance Support Project Ph: 5945 3900 School Focused Youth Service (SFYS) Email: [email protected] Referred by Self, school or community agency Web/ Facebook: https://www.unitingconnections.org.au/
Mecwacare Pakenham 66-68 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 1800 163 292 Email: [email protected]
Web/ Facebook: http://www.mecwacare.org.au/
Kids Under Cover 383 Swan St RICHMOND VIC 3121
Ph: 9429 7444, 1800 801 633 Fax: 9429 6299 P.O.Box: PO Box 5141, BURNLEY VIC 3121 Web/ Facebook: https://www.kuc.org.au/
Willaneen Women's Shelter Ph: 5150 0712 Referred by Self or agency. Page 41 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative, Community Services Ph: 5277 0044 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.wathaurong.org.au/
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) Ph: 5135 6055 Referred by Self or agency
Justice Connect Ph: 1800 606 313 Web/ Facebook: https://justiceconnect.org.au/our- services/homeless-law/
Crisis & emergency accommodation Ph: 1800 825 955 or 9536 7777
Safe Step Phone access only
Ph: 9322 3555 or toll free 1800 015 188 (not free from mobile) Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.safesteps.org.au/
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Bullying
Bully Zero 72 Hargrave avenue ESSENDON FIELDS VICTORIA 3041 Cyber Safety & Bullying Prevention Programs Everyone can use this service Ph: 9094 3718 A provider of national cyber safety and bullying prevention programs Email: [email protected] for schools, community groups, workplaces and sporting clubs. Web/ Facebook: https://bullyzero.org.au/
Lifeline Locked Bag 8 A'Beckett St PO MELBOURNE VIC 8006 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services All ages Ph: 13 11 14 Lifeline provides crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all ages. Call 13 11 14 or chat online every night. Lifeline is currently Web/ Facebook: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ trialing a text service. Due to limited resourcing while in trial phase, we ask people who try this service to please be prepared to call Lifeline if we cannot respond. Lifeline text operates only between the hours of 6pm - 10pm AEST and can be reached on 0477 13 11 14. For support outside of these hours, please phone 13 11 14 (24/7). Headspace, Narre Warren Suite 1, 66 Victor Crescent NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 Youth Mental Health Counselling & Support Young people 12 to 25 years old. Ph: 1800 367 968 Medicare Card required. Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: Mental health workers, which may include psychologists, http://www.headspace.org.au/ psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers, provide counselling & support, information & referral and opportunities for children and young people 12 to 25 years old to talk with someone about their feelings or concerns. headspace workers offer support for a range of issues including anxiety or depression; stress; relationship problems; questions about sex, gender or attraction; bullying; anger; physical or sexual health; trauma; suicide & self-harm; body image concerns; and/or employment or education. Support can be provided for children and young people affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and drought. Support is also available for children and young people feeling afraid, worried, anxious and overwhelmed by the constantly changing alerts and media coverage regarding the spread of coronavirus and feeling lonely from being socially isolated due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers and counsellors are sensitive to the needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and gay male, lesbian & transgender children, adolescents and young adults. Face-to-face support is temporarily limited, however telephone & remote support are still available.
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Bully project Ph: Contact them via their website The BULLY Project is the social action campaign Web/ Facebook: https://thebullyproject.com.au/
Kids Help Line Ph: 1800 55 1800 24 hours a day, 7 days a week phone and online counselling Email: [email protected] Age 5 to 25 Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 Web/ Facebook: https://kidshelpline.com.au/ phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The website can be translate this page in Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Italian or Greek
National Centre Against Bullying
Information service Web/ Facebook: https://www.ncab.org.au/
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Financial services
South East Community Links 186 Foster Street East DANDENONG VIC 3175 Interest-free loans are available for families and singles on low incomes. Ph: 9546 5255 Most loans are for essential household items but may be for other Email: [email protected] needs. Step Up is a low interest loan for people on low incomes who Web/ Facebook: have difficulty accessing credit from a bank. You can borrow from https://www.secl.org.au/community- $800 – $3,000 with up to three years to pay it back. There are no services/no-interest-loan-scheme/ fees. Current interest rate is 5.99% per annum fixed interest rate. (Comparison rate 5.99% p.a.). A StepUP® Loan is available to those who hold a current Health Care Card, Pension Cad or receive Family Tax Benefit Part A. Loans can be used to purchase a second-hand cars or car repairs, furniture, white goods, computers, some medical & dental services, some education expenses. The Child Support Program assists parents involved in the child support scheme, providing advice and support to separated or divorced parents.
South East Community Links 186 Foster Street East DANDENONG VIC 3175 Their Crisis Support (formerly known as Emergency Relief) service provides financial assistance for people experiencing unexpected Ph: 9791 8344 financial hardship. The team can also support you with budgeting, Email: [email protected] managing bills and assisting with access to concessions, correct Web/ Facebook: Centrelink payments and relevant discounts. https://www.secl.org.au/community- A Community Wellbeing worker will talk to you about your request services/emergency-relief/ for assistance and your living situation. There are many other ways we can support you. Assistance may be available to buy food, petrol, clothing, Myki and stationary. You can also talk to us if you are struggling with the cost of medication. Their Crisis Suport service is available to residents in the following postcode areas- Clayton South, Springvale, Springvale South, Keysborough, Noble Park, Dandenong. A Centrelink Healthcare card or photo identification is useful as confirmation of your identity and address. The Community Wellbeing program operates mainly from their Springvale and Dandenong sites and appointments are preferred. Please check out the website for more information.
South East Community Links 186 Foster Street East DANDENONG VIC 3175 Provides information on taxation returns for low-income earners. The service is available from July to October. Ph: 9791 8344 Email: [email protected]
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Moneycare Dandenong 147-151 Foster Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 9794 9003 Financial counselling available M-F please call: 03 9794 3507 Mon-Fri Ph: 9794 3507 03 9794 3506 Mon,Tues,Fr
South East Community Links (Youth Service) Portable 5, 60 Douglas St (AMES site) NOBLE PARK VIC 3174 Youth Services is a place where young people are always welcome. We offer a wide range of services and help for young people aged 25 Ph: 9547 0511 and under. Email: [email protected] They are open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Drop-In services are available Web/ Facebook: from 2pm-4.30pm Mon-Fri for young people to see a worker, talk https://www.secl.org.au/community- about what is happening and find out how they can help. services/emergency-relief/ You can also just drop in and use their computers to access Facebook, emails, the internet, do your schoolwork, etc. You can meet and hang out with other young people. You can always ask for help with any problems you are having. If they cannot help you, they’ll find a service that can. Some other services they offeres are- Centrelink, Legal help, ,Personal / family support, Health, Working, Money, L 2 P Monash & Kingston (Learner to Probationary driving licence) and Settling in Australia. People under the age of 25 can contact SECL Youth Services for assistance or visit at Noble Park. For more information about how they can help, see their services page.
Global Sisters PO Box 4077, North Curl Curl, NSW 2099 Global Sisters exists to make business possible for women, enabling them to be financially resilient and stand tall. We provide a genuine Ph: alternative for women who are unable to participate in mainstream Email: General inquiries: employment or access decent, sustainable work. By removing the [email protected] structural and systemic barriers they commonly face, we make self- Finance: [email protected] employment a viable option for women. Retail: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://globalsisters.org/
Casey North Community Information & Support Service 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 9705 6699 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.caseynorthciss.com.au
Australian Taxation Office Ph: 13 28 61 The Australian Taxation Office is an Australian statutory agency and the principal revenue collection body for the Australian Web/ Facebook: https://www.ato.gov.au/ Government. The ATO has responsibility for administering the Australian federal taxation system, superannuation legislation, and other associated matters.
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Women’s Money Wellness Ph: To register phone: 5971 9444 or text: 0490 120 918 Learn strategies to build your Email: financial wellbeing [email protected] • Take more control in managing your money • Explore opportunities to build self confidence
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Fines
Monash Law Clinic 60 Beddoe Avenue CLAYTON VIC 3168 Community Law Family Law Ph: 1800 860 333 Advocacy law (appearance in court) Fax: 9905 1113 Web/ Facebook: https://www.monashlawclinics.com.au/
DCSS Australia, Diverse Community & Social Services Level 23, HWT Tower, 40 City Road COUTHBANK VIC 3006 Legal assistance to help you pay for a lawyer Email: [email protected] [email protected] P.O.Box: PO Box 18427, Collins Street East, VIC, 8003 Web/ Facebook: http://www.dcssaustralia.org/services
Peninsula Community Legal Centre, Cranbourne Suite 12, Bella Centre, 33-39 High Street CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Advice on legal matters Civil law advice Ph: 9783 3600 Criminal law advice 1800 064 784 Family law advice 5995 3722 Email: [email protected] Fax: 9770-5200 Web/ Facebook: [email protected]
Justice Connect, Melbourne Level 17, 461 Bourke Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Transitional accommodation Public housing Ph: 1800 606 313 Advice on legal matters Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://justiceconnect.org.au/our- services/homeless-law/
Fines Victoria Ph: 9200 8111 Fines Victoria is the entity that manages the administration and P.O.Box: GPO Box 1916 enforcement of infringement and court fines across the state. Melbourne VIC 3001 Web/ Facebook: https://online.fines.vic.gov.au/About- Fines/Whos-involved
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Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC)
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre - Dandenong 39 Clow St, DANDENONG VIC 3175
Ph: 9767 1900 E: [email protected] P.O. Box: Web/Facebook: https://smrc.org.au/
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre - Noble Park 60 Douglas St, NOBLE PARK VIC 3174 Tuesday /Thursday by appointment Ph: 9767 1900 E: [email protected] P.O. Box: Web/Facebook: https://smrc.org.au/
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre - Springvale 5 Osborne Ave, SPRINGVALE VIC 3171 Wednesday by appointment Ph: 9767 1900 E: [email protected] Web/Facebook: https://smrc.org.au/
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EMPLOYMENT
Good Money 250 Lonsdale Street (Near Dandenong Arcade) DANDENONG VIC 3175 Entrepreneurship Good Money community finance stores offer safe, Ph: 1300 770 550, 1300 148 028 affordable and responsible financial services for people on Email: [email protected] low incomes who are otherwise excluded from Web/ Facebook: https://goodmoney.com.au/ mainstream financial services.
WISE Employment Suite 4, Level 1, 70 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment • Jobactive Ph: 1800 685 105, 5940 6000 • Disability Employment Services Email: [email protected] • Employment placement services for unemployed Web/ Facebook: http://www.wiseemployment.com.au/ young people and adults. An individually tailored job plan is developed with the job seeker to assist with job searching, to gain access to work experience and training & education, and to overcome other difficulties in finding employment. Help looking for work, writing a resume and preparing for interviews is provided. Training is provided that is suited to the skills needed by local employers as well as referrals to jobs in the local area. Case management is provided so that job seekers are ready to take up and keep a job. Wage subsidies are available for mature age people, young people, long-term unemployed and Indigenous job seekers to assist them to transition from welfare and to stay in work. This service is temporarily offering only telephone support. A specialised employment service providing placement, training, and support in the open labour market for young people and adults with disabilities. Various free services individually tailored for job seekers, employees and employers are provided. This service is temporarily offering only telephone support.
Job Prospects 50 Station Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment • Employment placement services for unemployed Ph: 9036 4875 young people and adults. Email: [email protected] Referred by Self. If clients are eligible for benefits, they Web/ Facebook: http://www.jobprospects.com.au/ should apply in the first instance to Centrelink. An individually tailored job plan is developed with the job seeker to assist with job searching, to gain access to work experience and training & education, and to overcome other difficulties in finding employment.
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Help looking for work, writing a resume and preparing for interviews is provided. Training is provided that is suited to the skills needed by local employers as well as referrals to jobs in the local area. Case management is provided so that job seekers are ready to take up and keep a job. Wage subsidies are available for mature age people, youth, long-term unemployed and Indigenous job seekers to assist them to transition from welfare and to stay in work.
Max Employment Toomah Community Centre, 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment • Provides employment placement services for Ph: 8796 6500 unemployed young people and adults Email: [email protected] • Disability Employment Services Web/ Facebook: http://www.maxsolutions.com.au/ • Provides a range of short-term health & vocational rehabilitation services for unemployed adults. Referred by Self. If clients are eligible for benefits, they should apply in the first instance to Centrelink.
JobCo Employment Services Suite 1A, 5 Cook Drive PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment • A specialised employment service providing Ph: 5940 0720 placement, training, and support in the open labour Email: [email protected] market for young people and adults with disabilities Web/ Facebook: http://www.jobco.com.au/ including mental illness • Part of NDIS Clients must be eligible for benefits, they should apply in the first instance to Centrelink. Referred by Self, Services Australia or Department of Social Services Various free services individually tailored for job seekers, employees and employers are provided. This service is temporarily closed.
OCTEC 64 John Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment Disability Employment Service (DES) Ph: 1800 258 182 Young people & adults with disabilities. Email: [email protected] Referred by Self, Centrelink or agency. Web/ Facebook: http://www.octec.org.au/
atWork Australia Lakeside Children's Centre, 2 Olympic Way PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment Disability Employment Service (DES) Ph: 1300 080 856 Page 51 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
Referred by Self. If clients are eligible for benefits, they Email: [email protected] should apply in the first instance to Centrelink. Web/ Facebook: http://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) 6B Henry St (Living and Learning Pakenham) PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Entrepreneurship Provides courses and training programs to the Southern Ph: 9767 1900 Migrant and Refugee community Email: [email protected] [email protected] Fax: 9706 8830 Web/ Facebook: https://smrc.org.au/
APM Disability Employment Services 104 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment APM's Disability Employment Services helps people with Ph: 5943 0176 an injury, illness or disability find a job with a local Web/ Facebook: https://apm.net.au/about-apm/find- Pakenham employer. We also provide workplace us/pakenham modification, assessment, school leaver, and ongoing support services.
DVJS Employment Solutions- Narre Warren Hollander House, 3/37 Main St PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Employment Free service that offers employment training and Ph: 1300 385 738 placement services to assist people with disabilities find Web/ Facebook: http://www.dvjs.com.au/ suitable employment.
Fitted for Work 513 Bridge Road RICHMOND VIC 3121 Employment Help women experiencing disadvantage get into work and Ph: 9662 4289 keep it. Email: [email protected] They offer employment services which help women build Web/ Facebook: fittedforwork.org their skills and develop their confidence in order to achieve meaningful work.
Space2b 144 Chapel street ST KILDA VIC 3182 Entrepreneurship an art and design social enterprise. It has been Ph: established to support people seeking asylum, refugees Email: [email protected] and newly arrived migrants to become financially Web/ Facebook: https://space2b.com.au/ independent and included. This is achieved through creative enterprise, workplace training and busine A unique, dynamic creative workspace comprising a retail outlet, gallery, Cafe, design studio, workshop, training centre, meeting room, and small business hub. Page 52 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)- Self- employment Ph: 1300 566 046 Facebook: Entrepreneurship- Information (Govt) https://www.facebook.com/pg/AusGovEducation/about/ NEIS assists eligible job seekers who are interested in ?ref=page_internal starting and running a small business with training an Web: https://www.employment.gov.au/self- mentoring. employment-new-business-assistance-neis The program provides training and business set-up mentoring assistance to enable eligible unemployed people to become self-supporting and independent by establishing and running their own business. NEIS is part of jobactive. It is a program delivered by a network of 21 providers who provide individualised help for job seekers to become self-employed business owners. If a job seeker is interested in self-employment, they can contact their local jobactive or Disability Employment Services provider. If their provider considers NEIS to be an appropriate activity, they may be referred to a NEIS provider.
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DISABILITY
Windemere - Berwick 26 Parkhill Dr BERWICK VIC 3806
Ph: 1300 946 337 Web/ Facebook: Early Intervention & Therapy Services https://www.windermere.org.au/
The Bridge Connects Suite 1, 9 Clyde Road BERWICK VIC 3806
Ph: 9769 3950 Email: [email protected] The Bridge is a training and community support service for people Web/ Facebook: with a disability in the City of Casey. Learning new skills, preparing http://www.thebridgeconnects.org.au/ you for work, completing courses, personal development, social and leisure activities. We will work together with you to develop a package of supports to suit your needs. We will help you identify your goals and how we can work together to achieve them.
Early in Life Mental Health Services – Casey Casey Hospital 52 Kangan Drive BERWICK VIC 3806
Ph: 8768 1569
GROW 707 Glenhuntly Road CAUFIELD SOUTH VIC 3162
Ph: 9528 2977 for closest group Freecall: 1800 558 268 Group meeetings in Berwick and Cranbourne. Recovery focused programs for mental health. Proven Web/ Facebook: http://www.grow.net.au/ 12 step program – recovery focused. Weekly structured meetings, addressing mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, as well as bereavement, relationship and other emotional issues.
Blairlogie Living & Learning Inc 685 North Road CRANBOURNE SOUTH VIC 3977
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Services to enhance each person’s opportunities for learning, growth Web/ Facebook: http://www.blairlogie.org/ and community participation for people living with a disability. Many courses from daily living skills to language, literacy, numeracy and financial. Small fee involved for some courses
Windemere - Cranbourne 75-81 Willora Crescent CRANBOURNE VIC 3977
Ph: 1300 946 337
Communities for Children & Early Intervention & Therapy Services Web/ Facebook: https://www.windermere.org.au/
The Bridge Connects 3 Stawell Street CRANBOURNE VIC 3977
Ph: 5995 5250 Email: [email protected] The Bridge is a training and community support service for people with a disability in the City of Casey. Learning new skills, preparing you for work, completing courses, personal development, social and leisure activities. We will work together with you to develop a package of supports to suit your needs. We will help you identify your goals and how we can work together to achieve them.
ermha 365 Building G 45 Assembly Drive DANDENONG SOUTH VIC 3175
Ph: 1300 376 421 Email: [email protected] supported independent living,NDIS, behaviour support, carer Web/ Facebook: https://www.ermha.org/ support
MIND Level 3, 33 Princes Highway, DANDENONG VIC 3175
Ph: 1300 286 463 Web/ Facebook: In home and community support(NDIS), Connect Up group [email protected] recreation
Oz Child Services – Home Based Care 1536 Heatherton Road DANDENONG VIC 3175
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Service that provides respite care for children up to 18 years old, who have physical, intellectual or sensory disabilities, including development delay, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, epilepsy, diabetes, blindness and deafness. Respite care is usually provided one weekend per month and there are also teenage recreational programs, school holiday programs and weekend camps. The service is free and there is generally a waiting list. Call for more information.
Vision Australia Headquarters 454 Glenferrie Road KOOYONG VIC 3144
Ph: TTY: 02 9334 3260 Services, facilities & Information for visually impaired persons. 1300 847 466
Web/ Facebook: http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/
Windemere - Narre Warren 48 Webb St NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Ph: 1300 946 337 Web/ Facebook: NDIS, Family daycare, women's health, Playgroup, Parenting https://www.windermere.org.au/
The Bridge Connects 67-69 Webb Street NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Ph: 9705 9111 Email: [email protected] The Bridge is a training and community support service for people with a disability in the City of Casey. Learning new skills, preparing you for work, completing courses, personal development, social and leisure activities. We will work together with you to develop a package of supports to suit your needs. We will help you identify your goals and how we can work together to achieve them.
Headspace 66 Victor Cres NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Ph: 1800 367 968
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• Family and Relationship Issues
LaTrobe Community Health Ground Floor, Suite 1-3 NDIS - Local Area Co-ordinator 64 Victor Crescent NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Ph: 1800 242 696
Windemere- Pakenham 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 1300 946 337
Early Education & Care Services, Early Childhood Development & Web/ Facebook: Disability Services https://www.windermere.org.au/
Windemere - Pakenham 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 1300 946 337
Early Education & Care Services, Early Childhood Development & Web/ Facebook: Disability Services https://www.windermere.org.au/
Beyond Disability Inc. c/- Girrahween House, PO Box 1451 PEARCEDALE VIC 3912
Ph: 0414 114 313 (Tricia)
An interactive communication program with internet Web/ Facebook: http://www.bdi.org.au/ access to: * Physically mobile disabled people * Physically disabled school children in wheelchairs from low income families
Disability Justice Advocacy Unit 2/28 Albert Street PRESTON VIC
Ph: 9474 0077 Email: [email protected] Provides advocacy services to people with disabilities in 28 Web/ Facebook: municipalities and focus on the needs, rights and interests of people http://www.justadvocacy.com/ with a disability.
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SANE P.O. Box 226 SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205
Ph: 9682 5933 1800 187 263 Helpline nformation and referral service for people affected by mental illness, Email: [email protected] , [email protected] and their family and other carers. Web/ Facebook: http://www.sane.org/
Monash Health Community - Brain Injury Services 55 Buckingham Avenue SPRINGVALE VIC 3171
Ph: 9792 7432
A program that provides assistance and support to adults with mild to moderate Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Australian Hearing Ph: 9794 5274 (For Dandenong, Berwick, Narre Warren)
Beyond Blue Ph: 1300 22 46 36 TTY: 133 677 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: It can be hard to know whether you or someone you know needs http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ help with depression, anxiety or related disorders. Beyond Blue is a support and information service with comprehensive information and support available.
Carer Gateway Ph: 1800 422 737
A national online and telephone service for carers to find information, practical advice and services to support them. Assistance in managing stress and planning for the future.
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Carer Hubs Uniting Place, 1 Coral Drive (Hampton Park Carer’s Hub) Lynbrook Carer’s Hub
Ph: 1300 277 478 A space for you to connect with other Carers, access carer support and look after your own well-being.
Disability Information & Support Ph: 1800 783 783
Web/ Facebook: http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/
Information and referral service which provides information about support services for people of all ages with disabilities, and about disability related matters.
Disability Services Directory City of Casey Website Ph:
Web/ Facebook: http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/community- services/disability-services/disability-services- Extensive database of services relating to people with a disability directory/about
Mindspot Ph: 1800 614 434
Web/ Facebook: www.Mindspot.org.au Mindspot Clinic offers free online assessment and courses to help adults learn to manage stress, worry, social phobia, panic attacks, low mood and depression.
Monash Children’s Psychiatric Triage Service Ph: 1300 369 012
Provides psychiatric assessment Services include, family therapy, individual therapy, parent work, and group work.
PHaMs Wise Employment – Cranbourne
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Personal Helpers & Mentors Service Ph: 5996 3511
PHaMs supports people whose lives are severely affected by mental health problems. It focuses on recovery and what people can do, not what they can’t do. You will have your own Personal Helper and Mentor to support you on the road to recovery.
Recreation Access Project- City of Casey Ph: 9705 5444
Access for all abilities. Weekend recreational & leisure programs for adults, teenagers and children with a disability.
Travellers Aid Access Service (TAAS) Ph: 9654 2600 • Southern Cross Station – Phone: 03 9670 2873 • Flinders Street Station – Phone: 03 9610 2030
Web/ Facebook: http://www.travellersaid.org.au/
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ADDICTION
Alcoholics Anonymous- Berwick Uniting Church rear hall, Princes Hwy BERWICK VIC 3806 Aims to provide a support to alcoholics in a group setting. Regular self help groups are held for alcoholics and problem drinkers who Ph: 9429 1833 (Head Office) want to overcome their problem.
SMART Recovery Meeting Berwick Neighbourhood Centre, 112 High Street Smart Recovery Australia helps people help each other to manage BERWICK VIC 3806 addictive behaviours for the improvement of the community’s health and social well-being Ph: Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au
The START Community Located at Berwick Salvation Army, cnr Parkhill Drive and Six-week structured treatment program aimed to empower Ernst Wanke Road participants to move from the pain and suffering of BERWICK VIC 3806 addiction. The START Community operates with no waiting list and provides a service that is free of cost to the Ph: 0437 951 545 / 9704 1996 participant. Participants can begin at any time within After hours support: 0436 301 560 the six-week cycle and can continue in the program for as long as Email: [email protected] they like.
Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC) 140 Grange Road CARNEGIE VIC 3163 SHARC run support groups across Melbourne and regional Victoria, as well as counselling at Carnegie. Ph: 1300 660 068 InFocus: SHARC and Family Drug Help also deliver a free 6 week education program for people impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use. This offers practical support, coping strategies, and an opportunity to connect through shared experiences. In-person interpreters can be arranged. BreakThrough: Workshops for families and friends who have been impacted by someone’s ice use. BreakThrough aims to educate families and develop strategies to manage the behaviours around ice use.
Link Health and Community - Youth Outreach Batesford Reserve 94 Batesford Rd Link Health and Community’s Youth Outreach is a specialised alcohol CHADSTONE VIC 3148 and drugs counselling program available to young people aged 12 - 25 years who live, work or study in the eastern metropolitan region. Ph: 1300 552 509 Services are free and confidential for young people and families concerned about substance use. We work with you and support you Web/ Facebook: www.linkhc.org.au to: ● Choose your own goals ● Reduce risks ● Cut down or quit ● Build on changes Page 61 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
● Improve relationships ● Access other support services
Link Health and Community - Youth Outreach First Floor 9-15 Cooke St Link Health and Community’s Youth Outreach is a specialised alcohol CLAYTON VIC 3168 and drugs counselling program available to young people aged 12 - 25 years who live, work or study in the eastern metropolitan region. Ph: 1300 552 509 Services are free and confidential for young people and families concerned about substance use. We work with you and support you Web/ Facebook: www.linkhc.org.au to: ● Choose your own goals ● Reduce risks ● Cut down or quit ● Build on changes ● Improve relationships ● Access other support services
Alcoholics Anonymous- Cranbourne Cranbourne Community House, 49 Vale Park Crescent Aims to provide a support to alcoholics in a group setting. Regular CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 self help groups are held for alcoholics and problem drinkers who want to overcome their problem. Ph: 9429 1833 (Head Office)
Substance Use Recovery (SURe) 38 Bakewell Street CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Provides initial screening, counselling, advice & referral to alcohol and other drug treatment services, based on Ph: 5990 7900 the individual recovery plan that has been developed with you. Web/ Facebook: http://www.sureaod.org.au/
Monash Health, Drug and Alcohol Services 84-88 Foster Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing the harm associated with alcohol and other drugs. Ph: 9792 7620; 1300 473 237 • Counselling Email: [email protected] • Support groups • Drink driver license restoration program • Youth outreach and peer support • Residential withdrawal unit • Aboriginal outreach worker • Mobile overdose response service
SECADA 314a Thomas Street Drug & Alcohol Recovery Support DANDENONG VIC 3175
Secada is a consortium of six organisations in Melbourne’s south Ph: 1800 142 536 east. These organisations are committed to: Email: [email protected] - reduced Alcohol & other Drug )AOD) use, Web/ Facebook: - improving physical & mental health http://www.semphn.org.au/resources/alcohol- - reconnecting people to their families and community. Secada and-other-drugs partners are: Monash Health; Odysey House; Taskforce; Windana; YSAS - Youth Support & Advocacy Service. South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local is the Lead Agency. Assessment services are
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provided in Berwick, Cockatoo, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Koo-Wee- Rup, Narre Warren, Pakenham and Springvale.
Salvation Army Shops 6 & 7 147-151 Foster Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Providing courses develop skills, attitudes and capabilities to deal with presenting issues, such as Anger Management, Addiction Ph: 9794 9533 Awareness, Men's Lifeskills and Positive Lifestyle Program. A fee may Email: apply. [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/alcohol- and-other-drug-services/ eHeadspace 211 Thomas Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 prividing group chat also counselling on the phone or online Ph: 1800367968
Web/ Facebook: www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace
Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) 155 Lonsdale Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 YSAS provide a range of free services to young people aged 12-21 years who are experiencing drug and alcohol misuse. This includes Ph: 9701 3488, 9706 7255 youth drug and alcohol treatment, youth outreach, support services, Email: Online Enquiry home based withdrawal, youth drug and alcohol consultants. Web/ Facebook: www.ysas.org.au Translating and interpreting services are available for individual consultations. YSAS Day Program – Reval The program offers a wide range of activities and programs addressing alcohol and drug related problems. This includes structured on and off-site programs around recreation, education, vocation and life skills, health promotion and harm minimisation strategies, linking with other appropriate services, education and employment. Translating services are not available. YSAS Family and Youth Early Intervention Program is a family- focused program that provides information and problem-solving around drugs and alcohol. Interpreters can be arranged.
Alcoholics Anonymous- Doveton Baptist Church Cnr Kidds & Power Rds DOVETON VIC 3177 Aims to provide a support to alcoholics in a group setting. Regular self help groups are held for alcoholics and problem drinkers who Ph: 9429 1833 (Head Office) want to overcome their problem.
Alcoholics Anonymous- Endeavour Hills St Paul Apostle Church ENDEAVOUR HILLS VIC 3802 Aims to provide a support to alcoholics in a group setting. Regular self help groups are held for alcoholics and problem drinkers who Ph: 9429 1833 (Head Office) want to overcome their problem.
Link Health and Community - Youth Outreach 2 Euneva Ave (Cnr O’Sullivan Rd) GLEN WAVERLEY VIC 3150
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Muslim Youth, Adult & Families (MYAF) Program 831 Pascoe Vale Road GLENROY VIC 3046 This program supports individuals and families from the Islamic Community who are experiencing alcohol and drug related issues. Ph: 9078 3840 MYAF offer counsellors, Email: [email protected] family workers, youth workers, education programs, support groups, and referral to other support services
Vision of Hope – Carer Support Hallam Medical Group, 212 Princes Highway Vision of Hope is a support group for parents/family caring for HALLAM VIC 3803 someone with drug/alcohol addiction. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month – 3 week program. Time: 6.30 - 8.00pm (Booking required) Ph: 9796 5400
Alcoholics Anonymous- Hampton Park Hampton Park Community House, Stuart Ave HAMPTON PARK VIC 3976 Aims to provide a support to alcoholics in a group setting. Regular self help groups are held for alcoholics and problem drinkers who Ph: 9429 1833 (Head Office) want to overcome their problem.
Al Anon Family Groups – Victorian Southern Area Level 7, 51 Queen Street MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Conducts group meetings throughout southern Victoria and Tasmania for people with a relative or friend who has a drinking Ph: 1300 252 666 problem. To find out the time and places of meetings, call the Email: number provided between10.30am and 2.30 pm Monday to Web/ Facebook: http://www.al- Thursday. non.org/australia
Substance Use Recovery (SURe) Suite 5, 66 Victor Cres NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 Provides initial screening, counselling, advice & referral to alcohol and other drug treatment services, based on the individual recovery Ph: 8781 9500 plan that has been developed with you. Web/ Facebook: http://www.sureaod.org.au/
Cyrene Centre Family Drug and Alcohol Service Shop 5, 49-52 Douglas Street NOBLE PARK VIC 3174 provide counselling support for families afflicted by substance addiction Ph: 9574 6355 Email: [email protected]
Link Health and Community - Youth Outreach 8-10 Johnson St OAKLEIGH VIC 3166
Ph: 1300 552 509
Web/ Facebook: www.linkhc.org.au
Narcotics Anonymous Ph: 9525 2833 (24 hour helpline) Self help organisation, providing members with support to abstain from the use of drugs.
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Direct Line Ph: 1800 888 236 Telephone service providing 24 hour a day seven days a week, counselling and information on drugs and alcohol issues.
Gambler’s Help Ph: 1800 858 858 24/7 free and confidential telephone service providing Web/ Facebook: www.gamblershelp.com.au advice to people with gambling problems as well as those close to them. In-language counselling, community education and financial counselling provided in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese and English. Interpreting services available in other languages upon request.
Gambler’s Help Southern Ph: 9575 5353 Gambler’s Help Southern are a free service providing in person Email: [email protected] therapeutic and financial counselling to anyone in the community Web/ Facebook: who has a gambling problem or is affected by someone else’s www.gamblershelpsouthern.org.au gambling. Telephone and onsite interpreting services are available / upon request.
Family Drug Helpline Ph: 1300 660 068 Free and confidential telephone service providing support, information, strategies and referral pathways to family members and friends impacted by drugs and alcohol. Phone interpreters can be arranged.
Quitline Ph: 13 78 48 Telephone service to help people who want to quit smoking. Open Web/ Facebook: www.quit.org.au/ from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. Phone interpreters can be arranged.
The Outdoor Experience – Jesuit Social Services Ph: 9855 2633 This program provides therapeutic adventure activities and journeys Email: [email protected] to young people with alcohol and drug related problems. The Outdoor Experience partner with agencies that work with young people aged 15-25.
Counselling online Ph: 1800888236 Web/ Facebook: Counselling, group discussion,self help strategies www.counsellingonline.org.au/
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AGEING
Mid Way Beaconsfield Community Centre BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807 Weekly outings and activities for the 55s and over. Ph: 8768 4400 (Gwen Neve)
Casey/Cardinia Life Activities Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House Bemerside Drive A network of contacts and social activities for people 50 BERWICK VIC 3806 years and over. Permitting a range of lifestyle activities, including travel, finance, various guest speakers etc. Ph: 5605 8091 There are also day tours and coach holidays, as well as social nights and a walking group.
Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Trades Hall Association of Victoria Inc 54 Victoria St CARLTON VIC 3053 This group aims to assist the independence, opportunity and availability of information for older people. It assists with access to Ph: 9662 3971 transport, community and health services to provide clear and Email: [email protected] concise information to increase the range of choices available to older Australians. To secure for older people adequate and secure standard of living particularly those with limited means.
Cockatoo Senior Citizens Pakenham Rd COCKATOO VIC 3781 Regular outings, cards, board games or just socialising on club day (Mondays). Hot meals twice per month. Indoor bowls. Ph: 5968 8086 (Faye Allen) Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory_record/1 234/cockatoo_senior_citizens
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) 39 Clow St DANDENONG VIC 3175 Provides support services for migrants and refugees in South East Melbourne, including aged care. Ph: 9767 1900 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.smrc.org.au
Dandenong Neighbourhood House 34 King Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Bridging visa/asylum seeker programs aiming to increase the life opportunities for people thr ugh the development of self-help and Ph: 9792 5298 mutual support activities; social interaction and participation. Email: [email protected] Programs include Aged Care and Disability Services Web/ Facebook: www.dandenongnh.org.au
Emerald Evergreens Senior Citizens Centre 8 Church St EMERALD VIC 3782 Exercises on Monday mornings, Carpet Bowls Monday afternoons, Bowls Thursday Morning, Lunches and Cards Fridays, Page 66 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
Ph: 0409142364 (Margaret Simpson), 5968 5341 clubroom Email: [email protected]
Gembrook Senior Citizens Club Gembrook Community Centre GEMBROOK VIC 3783 Social outlet for senior citizens Ph: 5968 1262 (Shirley Smith Secretary) Email: [email protected]
Grandparents Victoria 14 Youlden Street KINGSTON VIC 3031 Grandparents Victoria is a state wide organisation of grandparents working together to shape a positive future for all children. Ph: 9372 2422 Grandparents Victoria can provide support, advice, information Email: [email protected] and opportunities to connect with other grandparents. Web/ Facebook: http://grandparents.com.au/ Kinship care is the care provided by relatives or a member of a child's social network when a child cannot live with their parents. Kinship Care Victoria’s aim is to have kinship carers in Victoria supported in their role according to their needs and the needs of the children they care for.
Koo Wee Rup Senior Citizens Club 1 Icke Rd KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 Indoor bowls - Monday Bingo - Tuesday evening Lunch - Fridays Dancing - 2nd Wednesdays Outings every 2nd month $10 yearly Ph: 5997 1566 (Dianne Divola, Diane King) membership Email: [email protected]
Koo Wee Rup Fire Brigade Ladies Auxillary 2 Supreme Close KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 CFA support group Ph: 59971632 (ah) (Secretary - Virginia Smith)
‘Forget-Me-Not’ dementia-friendly café sessions Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service Hewitt Eco House Community Room, These café sessions are an opportunity to bring people living with 215 Rossiter Road dementia and their loved ones together, to enjoy a social outing KOO WEE RUP VIC 3981 and meet new friends in an understanding and supportive environment. Ph: 5997 9792 (Booking essential) The cafe sessions are the first of their kind in Cardinia Shire. Email: All residents are welcome. Web/ Facebook: Access to information and resources is also available through the https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/dementia#section- café. (10am to noon) Free of cost 4----forget-me-not----dementia-friendly-caf--- sessions-
Lang Lang Raspberry Tarts 61 Westernport Road LANG LANG VIC 3984 Chapter of the International Red Hat Society, a social group aimed at women over 50. Ph: 0432672037 (Cynthia Gane) Email: [email protected]
Council on the Ageing (Victoria) – COTA 533 Little Lonsdale St MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Aims to work with older people and the community to achieve social justice and wellbeing for older Victorians. To act as a voice Ph: 9655 2100 / 1300 135 090 for older people to government, the media, and the community. Email: [email protected] Page 67 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
An information and advisory service for older people, relatives and Web/ Facebook: www.cotavic.org.au friends, and the wider community. Provides information on a wide range of issues about ageing, so that individuals and/or their families and friends can make informed choices. Membership services include access to competitively priced house and contents insurance, health and motor vehicle insurance, and a free legal advice service.
Southern Metropolitan Aged Care Assessment Jacksons Road MOUNT ELIZA VIC 3930 Provides an independent and multidimensional assessment of the care needs of frail elderly people. Ph: 9788 1276; 1800 200 422
Better Place Australia 86-88 Victor Crescent NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 FMC Seniors Mediation assist in resolving conflict about Care decisions, Finances or Future Planning. Ph: 8781 9111
Berwick District - National Seniors NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
We have regular monthly activities for the over 50s living in Ph: 0427 047 435, 8751 2319 Cardinia and Casey. At our monthly meeting in Berwick (Day time Email: [email protected] in winter months) and Narre Warren (Evenings in non winter Web/ Facebook: http://www.berwicknsa.org.au/ months), we normally have an interesting guest speaker, with time to socialise over tea or coffee and a delicious supper. As well as our monthly meetings, we have other regular activities which include "Morning Melodies" at a local hotel, a "Dine-Out" group that meets at local venues, as well as a “Dine in Daylight” group which uses the train to travel to more distant venues for lunch
New Hope Foundation Oakleigh Courthouse Community Centre: New Hope Foundation delivers programs that support migrants 1436A Dandenong Road and refugees across different life stages in the settlement and OAKLEIGH VIC 3166 migration journey. We provide services to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees Ph: 9530 4986 settle in their new homeland and we support elderly migrants with Email: [email protected] culturally responsive aged care services. • Settlement casework services • Case management services for settlement and complex case support • Community education and advocacy • Community development and capacity building • Information and referral
Mecwacare – Cardinia Care 4 / 66-68 Main Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Provides basic in home support, home maintenance and other support services for persons over 65 or with a Ph: 5945 0888 disability in the Shire of Cardinia and some services in City of Casey.
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Pakenham Senior Citizens Centre 38-42 James St PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Social activities for seniors - $12 yearly membership. We meet every Monday at 12pm for a 3 course lunch Ph: 5941 2562 (Mike Wall) Email: [email protected]
Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association Inc. 11-13 Morwell Pde (SICMAA) SPRINGVALE VIC 3171
Happy Ageing Program Ph: 9547 6161 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.sicmaa.com
Seniors Rights Victoria Ph: 1300 368 821 Seniors Rights is a program within the Council of the Email: [email protected] Ageing (COTA) Particularly dealing with Elder abuse, Web/ Facebook: www.seniorsrights.org.au prevention & support.
Seniors Online Victoria Ph: 1300 797 210 Victorian State Government. Seniors Card and Seniors programs Email: Online, direct from their website and participation Web/ Facebook: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au information. Links to many other services of interest to Seniors.
Seniors Card Victoria Ph: 1300 797 210 Victorian Seniors 60+ discount card. Email: [email protected]
Rental accommodation for seniors- Cardinia council Ph: 1300 787 624 Council provides rental accommodation for senior residents, Email: supporting them to stay safe, healthy and connected with the Web/ Facebook: community. https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/info/20048/seniors Council owns 10 self-contained units, 5 located in Pakenham and 5 /27/apply_for_seniors_accommodation#section-1- in Cockatoo. The units are modified for wheelchair and disability rental-accommodation-for-seniors access. There is currently a waiting list for both Pakenham and Cockatoo, to be placed on the waiting list please complete an application form.
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LEGAL SERVICES
Victorian legal Aid Dandenong 14 Mason Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Free legal advice and legal aid where appropriate. Legal aid is available for those who fall within specified income and Ph: 9767 7111, 1300 792 387 assets criteria. Email: [email protected] Potential clients must complete an application form so that an Web/ Facebook: interview with a solicitor can be arranged. Interpreters can be https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ arranged.
Springvale Community legal centre 5 Osborne Ave SPRINGVALE VIC 3171 General legal Advice, community development Criminal Law,employment law Ph: 9545 7400 Famly Law, Family Violence Email: [email protected] Child Support,Civil Litigation Web/ Facebook: www.smls.org.au SECASA(South eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault)
My Blue Sky Ph: 02 9514 8115 or A support service that provides people in, or at SMS: 0481 070 844 risk of, forced marriage with free, confidential Email: [email protected] legal advice and links to support services, as well Web/ Facebook: www.mybluesky.org.au as useful resources in a variety of languages. You can call, text, email or use the secure online locker room for advice.
ANIKA Legal Legal advice (Tenancy)
Email: 0451 618 383 Web/ Facebook: [email protected]
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NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre 10-12 Salisbury Road BEACONSFIELD UPPER VIC 3808
Ph: 5944 3484 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.ubcc.org.au
Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O'Neil Road BEACONSFIELD VIC 3807
Ph: 8768 4400 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.bncinc.org.au/index.php www.facebook.com/beaconsfieldnc
Blind Bight Community Centre 39 Anchorage Dr BLIND BIGHT VIC 3980
Ph: 5998 7014 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.blindbightcommunitycentre.com.au/index.html
Bunyip & District Community House 27 Main St BUNYIP VIC 3815
Ph: 5629 5877 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.bdch.com.au
Cockatoo Neighbourhood House 23 Bailey Road COCKATOO VIC 3781
Ph: 5968 9031 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://cockatooneighbourhoodhouse.org facebook.com/cockatoocommunityhouse/
Emerald Community House 356-358 Belgrave-Gembrook Road EMERALD VIC 3782
Ph: 5968 3881 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.emeraldcommunityhouse.org.au/
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Lang Lang Community Centre 7 Westernport Rd LANG LANG VIC 3984
Ph: 5997 5704 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.langlang.net
Officer Community Hub 2 Parker St OFFICER VIC 3809
Ph: 9998 8360 OR 5945 2888 Email: [email protected]
Web/ Facebook: https://cardinialeisure.com.au/officer- community-hub/
Living & Learning Pakenham 6B Henry Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5941 2389 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.livinglearning.org.au
Outlook Community Centre 24 Toomuc Valley Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 5941 1535 5940 4728 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://www.outlookvic.org.au
Community House Network Southern Region Located in Municipalities of Port Phillip, Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston, Mornington, Casey, Dandenong & Cardinia.
Ph: 0450 784 051 (Wendy), 0407 897 389 (Cath) Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: Wendy Hiam
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YMCA
Berwick Leisure Centre 79 Manuka Road BERWICK VIC 3806
Ph: 9707 3371 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.berwick.ymca.org.au/
Wilandra Rise Primary YMCA Before/After 25 Aayana Street School Program CLYDE NORTH VIC 3978
Ph: 8371 0585
Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/
Clyde North YMCA Early Learning Centre 35 Aayana Street CLYDE NORTH VIC 3978
Ph: 8371 0530
Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/
Clyde North Moroak Crescent YMCA Early 2A Moroak Crescent Learning Centre CLYDE NORTH VIC 3978
Ph: 8320 2600
Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/early-learning/clyde- north-moroak-crescent.html
Casey RACE 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd CRANBOURNE EAST VIC 3977
Ph: 5990 8600 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.caseyrace.ymca.org.au/
Casey Stadium 04 Terry Vickerman Centre, Casey Complex 14/65 Berwick- Cranbourne Rd CRANBOURNE EAST VIC 3977
Ph: 5996 6052 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.caseystadium.ymca.org.au/
Tulliallan Primary YMCA Before/After School 89 Wheelers Park Drive Program CRANBOURNE NORTH VIC 3977
Ph: 8371 0583 Email: [email protected]
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Cranbourne North YMCA Early Learning Centre 85 Wheelers Park Drive CRANBOURNE NORTH VIC 3977
Ph: 8371 0500 Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/
Barton Primary YMCA Before/After School 90 Everlasting Boulevard Program CRANBOURNE WEST VIC 3977
Ph: 8371 0590 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/school-care/our- locations/barton-primary.html
Doveton Pool In the Park Cnr Tristania St and Kidds Rd DOVETON VIC 3177
Ph: 9791 8346 Web/ Facebook: https://www.caseyarc.ymca.org.au/doveton/doveton-pool- in-the-park
Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre 10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard ENDEAVOUR HILLS VIC 3802
Ph: 9213 1400 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.ehlc.ymca.org.au/
Narre Warren YMCA Early Learning Centre 4/12 The Avenue NARRE WARREN SOUTH VIC 3805
Ph: 9705 8266 Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/early-learning/narre- warren.html
Casey Arc 10 Patrick Northeast Dr NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Ph: 9705 5000 Web/ Facebook: https://www.caseyarc.ymca.org.au/
John Henry Primary YMCA Before/After School 141 Henry Road Program PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 8371 0587 Email: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: http://childrensprograms.ymca.org.au/school-care/our- locations/john-henry-primary.html Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre 141 Henry Road PAKENHAM VIC 3810
Ph: 8371 0500
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FAMILY VIOLENCE
WAYSS -Berwick 20 Langmore Lane BERWICK VIC 3806 Provides free & confidential outreach, advocacy, Ph: 9703 0044 assistance, information, referral and support for women Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au and children who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence.
St Vincent de Paul Society 43 Prospect Street BOX HILL VIC 3128 Family violence/ Resettlement service/ emergency Ph: 9895 5800 housing/ food/ finance/health and wellbeing/ disability E: [email protected] support/ Aged care Web/ Facebook: https://vincentcare.org.au/
Domestic violence Resource centre Victoria (DVRCV) 52 Cardigan St CARLTON VIC 3053 providing resources and training for professionals and the Ph: 8346 5622 survivors E: Online Enquiry Web/ Facebook: https://www.dvrcv.org.au/
Australian Muslim PO Box 254 Women's Centre for CLIFTON HILLS VIC 3068 Human Rights Ph: 9481 3000 E: [email protected] Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights Web/ Facebook: (AMWCHR) is a collective of Muslim women working to https://ausmuslimwomenscentre.org.au/ advance the rights and status of Muslim women in Australia. While Muslim women share many common issues with other migrant women, AMWCHR is able to respond sensitively to more specific issues often unacknowledged or misunderstood by mainstream organisations, such as forced marriage. AMWCHR has a strong relationship with community and high service demand.
Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health Suite 207, Level 2, Carringbush Building, 134 Cambridge St COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066 Ph: 9418 0937 Web/ Facebook: https://www.mcwh.com.au
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With Respest Confidential Ph: 1800 542 847 Provides prevention, early intervention, support & referral E: [email protected] services for (LGBTIQ) people who are experiencing, or are Web/ Facebook: at risk of experiencing, family violence/ referral by self or https://www.withrespect.org.au/ Agency
Salvation Army Crisis Services Confidential Ph: 1800 627 727 Provides assistance for women 18 years old or over, with E: [email protected] or without children, who are experiencing family violence Web/ Facebook: www.crisisservicesnetwork.org.au/family- violence-services
WAYSS- Cranbourne 156 Sladen St CRANBOURNE VIC 3977 Ph: 5996 3333 E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au
Women's Housing Ltd Suite 1, Level 1, 21 Cremorne St CREMORNE VIC 3121 Women’s Housing Ltd can assist women with: Ph: 9412 6868 rent in advance, rent in arrear, discussing housing options, E: [email protected] and advocating on women's behalf. Web/ Facebook: In some situations Women’s Housing Limited can assist http://www.womenshousing.com.au/ with crisis accommodation, removal costs and purchase of whitegoods.
WAYSS- Dandenong 20 Princes Hwy DANDENONG VIC 3175 Ph: 9791 6111 E: Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au
Victoria Police- Southern Metro Region 50 Langhorne ST DANDENONG VIC 3175 Ph: 9767 7658 E: Web/ Facebook: www.police.vic.gov.au
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Uniting 51 Princes Highway DANDENONG VIC 3175 Ph: 8792 8999 E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.unitingvictas.org.au
Wellsprings for Women 79 Langhorne Street DANDENONG VIC 3175 Ph: 9701 3740 Web/ Facebook: www.wellspringsforwomen.com
Enliven- Enhancing Social Health Suite 4, 31 Robinson St DANDENONG VIC 3175 (entry via Hutton Street) Ph: 9791 1768 Web/ Facebook: www.enliven.org.au
The Orange Door 60-64 Wells Street FRANKSTON VIC 3199 free service for adults, children and young people who are Ph: 1800 319 353 experiencing or have experienced family violence E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/
Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) Level 2, 85 Queen Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) offers a free, confidential and Ph: 9602 3066, 1800 700 600 independent service to older people (or their representatives) E: [email protected] who are receiving an Australian Government subsidised aged Web/ Facebook: http://www.era.asn.au/ care service in Victoria.
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) Level 4, 533 Little Lonsdale Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Seniors Rights Victoria offers a range of services to support Ph: 1300 368 821 older Victorians experiencing abuse, including advocacy, E: [email protected] legal services and community and service provider Web/ Facebook: education. Seniors Rights Victoria is the primary, http://www.seniorsrights.org.au/ government-endorsed destination for friends, family members and older Victorians seeking information and support relating to elder abuse.
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Women's Legal Service Level 10, 277 William Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Women's Legal Service is a state-wide community Ph: 8622 0600 organisation providing free confidential legal advice, 1800 133 302 assistance and referral for women. Their services include legal E: [email protected] advice telephone line, face to face advice & assistance, Web/ Facebook: casework, court support, interpreter assisted appointments, http://www.womenslegal.org.au/ outreach service and community legal education.
African Family Level 9/ 313 La Trobe St Services MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Ph: 9602 5046 African Family Services (AFS) is a not-for-Profit organisation 0457 329 773 that relies heavily on volunteers. African Family Services 0412 635 423 engages with individuals or families in an effort to link them E: to appropriate services. AFS offers a distinct advantage in [email protected] having developed an authentic understanding of the African [email protected] cultural complexities and needs that exist; thereby bridging [email protected] the gaps between the community and existing mainstream Web/ Facebook: services. AFS also offers cross-culture awareness training to https://africanfamilyservices.org.au/ officers working in the corporate, government and social work sectors to raise awareness on cultural differences and sensitivities.
Women’s Health Victoria -Prevention of violence against Level 8, 255 Bourke Street women (PVAW) MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Ph: 9664 9300 Provides online information about issues related to women’s E: [email protected] health/Offers workshops and forums on issues such as Web/ Facebook: www.whv.org.au/ violence against women and prevention
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence GPO Box 2905 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence works Ph: 9413 6500, Toll Free 1800 755 988 with women and children from culturally and linguistically E: [email protected] diverse (CALD) backgrounds who are victim survivors of Web/ Facebook: domestic violence. http://www.intouch.org.au/
Monash University (Forced Marriage ) Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee Room 111, Chancellery Building D 26 Sports Walk, Clayton Campus Research Office MONASH UNIVERSITY VIC 3800 Ph: 9905 2052 Page 78 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.forcedmarriageresearch.com
1800RESPECT Ph: 1800 737 732 E: [email protected] free twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week telephone and Web/ Facebook: www.1800respect.org.au/ online counselling, information, support and referral for children, young people & adults affected by sexual assault or domestic or family violence
Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASA) Victoria Ph: 24 hour crisis line: 1800 806 292 Web/ Facebook: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week crisis and support line for https://www.casa.org.au/contact-us survivors of sexual assault
Women’s Association 31 Douglas Street South East Melbourne NOBLE PARK VIC 3174 Australia (WASEMA) Ph: 0476 163 036 E: [email protected] Women's Association South East Melbourne Australia Inc. Web/ Facebook: (WASEMA) brings women together to address current issues https://www.facebook.com/wasemainc affecting women’s groups in South East Melbourne and is underpinned by values of inclusion, diversity and strengthening women’s pathways to education, employment and business.
WAYSS- Pakenham 18 Golden Green Street PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Ph: 9703 0044 Web/ Facebook: www.wayss.org.au
Anglicare 75 Army Rd PAKENHAM VIC 3810 Ph: Anglicare- 9781 6767 ParentZone- 9781 6700 E: [email protected]
Gabriela Australia (Association of Filipino Women) 2 Firth Place POINT COOK VIC 3030
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Gabriela Australia is a volunteer-based organisation Ph: 0481 577 670, 0411 406 700 established over 20 years ago to raise awareness and E: [email protected] protect the rights of Filipina women during a time when [email protected] mail-order brides were prevalent. Gabriela supports [email protected] women survivors of family violence. Its Chairperson is Web/ Facebook: Nessalie Gavanzo. https://www.facebook.com/Gabriela- Australia-1491865197762777/
Alannah & Madeline Foundaton Level 1, 256 Claredon Street SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 The Foundation works to care for infants, children and young Ph: 9697 0666 people 0 to 18 years old, who have experienced or E: witnessed serious violence, reduce the incidence of bullying, Web/ Facebook: http://www.amf.org.au/ cyber bullying and other cyber risks and runs evidence-based programs that prevent violence and advocate for children's safety and well-being.
YWCA Victoria Level 1, 210 Kings Way SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 Advocates for women’s equality Ph: 8341 8700 Supports women to obtain accommodation and housing E: N/A Offers mentoring program for young women Web/ Facebook: www.ywca.net/
SPRINGVALE MONASH LEGAL SERVICE INC. 5 Osborne Avenue (Head office) Suite 1, Level 2, 64 Victor Crescent (Branch office) SPRINGVALE VIC 3171 (Head Office) NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 (Branch office) Ph: 9545 7400 (Head office) 9038 8002(Branch office) E: [email protected] [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.smls.org.au
Australian 19/134 Springvale Rd Vietnamese Women’s Association (AVWA) Springvale VIC 3171 AVWA was established nearly 40 years ago and its primary Ph: (03) 9428 9078 (Richmond Head Office) aim is to assist Vietnamese migrants' integration into (03) 9396 1922 (Braybrook Office) Victoria. It is a registered training organisation, with (03) 9546 2699 (Springvale Office) services for all genders and ages, as reflected by its staff. E: [email protected] AVWA was recently awarded for Playgroup of the Year, and Web/ Facebook: https://avwa.org.au/ its biggest cohort is Aged Services (Home Care Packages, CHSP and Planned Activity Groups). Other services include: Page 80 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020
prisoner support, drug & alcohol treatment, gambling counselling and prevention, NDIS support, and various community education projects (e.g. sustainability, health and wellbeing).
Australian Bosnian St Albans VIC 3021 Women's Association Ph: 0412 543 474 Žena Ženi E: [email protected]
Australian Bosnian Women's Association Žena Ženi is a social support group for Bosnian women across Melbourne.
Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation 93 Wellington Street ST KILDA VIC 3128 Ongoing case management support is provided specifically for Ph: 9510 3233 Indigenous men and women with family violence issues. E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: www.ngwala.org.au/
Women's Health in the South East (WHISE) Level 1, 70 St. Kilda Road ST KILDA VIC 3182 Ph: 9794 8677 E: Web/ Facebook: https://whise.org.au/
Women's Information Referral Exchange (WIRE) 372 Spencer St WEST MELBOURNE VIC 3003 WIRE provides free information, support and referral information Ph: 1300 134 130 for women across Victoria. They provide a Telephone Support E: [email protected] Service, Women’s Information Centre, online Livechat support Web/ Facebook: www.wire.org.au and email support service.
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Ph: 1300 651 192 (Queensland caller) Interstate: 07 3867 2525 E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: https://www.eapu.com.au/
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) Ph: 1800 700 600 E: Web/ Facebook: https://opan.com.au/
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National Elder abuse support services Ph: 1800 353 374
National free call phone number that automatically redirects callers seeking information and advice on elder abuse with existing phone line service in their jurisdiction
Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Service Ph: 9403 9400 Web/ Facebook: Elizabeth Morgan House provides a range of support to Aboriginal https://www.emhaws.org.au/ women and children experiencing family violence from crisis through to recovery programs. The Family Violence Services comprise of: Women's Refuge Outreach services - crisis and intake service, case management service, Intensive Case Management and court support Family violence housing crisis worker After hours crisis service Prisoners Program Family violence counselling for women Children's Counselling Program and Short term projects (dependent on funding)
QLife Australia Ph: 1800 184 527 E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: qlife.org.au
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Multiple locations in Metropolitan area The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the lead Ph: 8388 1855 Aboriginal child and family welfare organisation in Victoria. VACCA Web/ Facebook: www.vacca.org provides support, outreach, information and confidential advice to parents and carers of Aboriginal children. VACCA programs and placement supports that are culturally sensitive and promote strong connection to Aboriginal culture and community in accordance with the child/young person’s best interests.
Shakti Australia Ph: (03) 9753 4324 / 1800 SHAKTI (1800 72 584) Shakti in Melbourne provides counselling and case management to E: [email protected] women from a range of migrant backgrounds experiencing family Web/ Facebook: violence, both in English and with multilingual and interpreter https://shaktiinternational.org/shakti- support australia
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The Silent Witness Ph: 0418 389 135 Network E: [email protected] Web/ Facebook: The Silent Witness Network (TSWN) is an organisation of https://www.facebook.com/TSWN.Inc multicultural individuals and groups who are committed to advocacy, community education and training for primary prevention of family violence, using a whole of family and community approach. The organisation works with women and men and young people towards becoming Family Violence Prevention Champions in their communities. They work with men to demonstrate that women’s issues are everyone’s issues and that everyone has a role to play in prevention.
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Ph: 1800 015 188 E: [email protected] 24 hours a day, 7 days a week response line for victims of family Web/ Facebook: violence providing emergency accommodation and referral to local www.safesteps.org.au/ support services
Child FIRST Ph: 9705 3939 E: [email protected]
Kids Helpline Ph: 1800 55 1800 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
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CENTRELINK Centrelink Cranbourne 7-9 Codrington Street Service Centre CRANBOURNE VIC 3977
Ph: 13 24 68 Web: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
Centrelink Fountain Gate 71-73 Webb St, Service Centre- Narre NARRE WARREN VIC 3805 Warren Ph: 13 24 68 Web: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
Centrelink Dandenong 27/29 Robinson street DANDENONG VIC 3175
Ph: 13 24 68 Web: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
Centrelink Lang Lang Access Lang Lang Community Centre Point 7 Westernport Road, LANG LANG VIC 3984
Ph: 13 24 68 Web: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
25 Treloar Lane, Centrelink Pakenham PAKENHAM VIC 381 Service Centre Ph: 13 24 68 Web: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
Centrelink Springvale 324-334 Springvale Road SPRINGVALE VIC 3171
Ph: 13 24 68 Web: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/
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www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/family-
Family Tax Benefit tax-benefit
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/parentin
Parenting Payment g-payment
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/double-
Double Orphan Pension orphan-pension
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/rent-
Rent Assistance assistance
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/telephon
Telephone Allowance e-allowance
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-
Child Care Subsidy care-subsidy
Additional Child Care www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/addition
Subsidy al-child-care-subsidy
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/parental-
Parental Leave Pay leave-pay
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/dad-and-
Dad and Partner Pay partner-pay
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/stillborn-
Stillborn Baby Payment baby-payment
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/bereave
Bereavement Allowance ment-allowance
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-
Youth Allowance allowance
ABSTUDY www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/abstudy
Assistance for Isolated www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/assistanc
Children Scheme e-for-isolated-children-scheme
Pensioner Education www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/pensione
Supplement r-education-supplement
Education Entry www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/educatio
Payment n-entry-payment
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Carer Adjustment www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/carer-
Payment adjustment-payment
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/carer-
Carer Payment payment
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/carer-
Carer Allowance allowance
Child Disability www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-
Assistance Payment disability-assistance-payment
Essential Medical www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/essential
Equipment Payment -medical-equipment-payment
Health care and www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/whats-covered-
Medicare medicare/health-care-and-medicare
Child Dental Benefits www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/child-
Schedule dental-benefits-schedule
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/cleft-lip-
Scheme and-cleft-palate-scheme
Continence Aids www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/continenc
Payment Scheme e-aids-payment-scheme
Single Income Family www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/single-
Supplement income-family-supplement
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/energy-
Energy Supplement supplement
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/jobseeke
JobSeeker Payment r-payment
Austudy www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/austudy
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/mobility-
Mobility Allowance allowance
Youth Disability www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-
Supplement disability-supplement
Pensioner Concession www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/pensione
Card r-concession-card
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/age-
Age Pension pension
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Commonwealth Seniors www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/common
Health Card wealth-seniors-health-card
Farm Household www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/farm-
Allowance household-allowance
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/special-
Special Benefit benefit
Continence Aids www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/continenc
Payment Scheme e-aids-payment-scheme
Tasmanian Freight www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/business/services/centreli
Equalisation Scheme nk/tasmanian-freight-equalisation-scheme
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/fares-
Fares Allowance allowance
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/relocatio
Relocation Scholarship n-scholarship
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COUNCILLORS OF CARDINIA SHIRE
Councillors of Cardinia Names Ward Phone Email Shire Mayor Cr Jeff (2019–20) Springfield Ranges Ward 0427 383 810 [email protected] Deputy Mayor Cr Graeme (2019–20) Moore Port Ward 0400 167 844 [email protected] Councillor Cr Ray Brown Port Ward 0419 953 198 [email protected] Councillor Cr Brett Owen Ranges Ward 0418 993 370 [email protected] Cr Leticia Councillor Wilmot Ranges Ward 0427 135 879 [email protected] Councillor Cr Carol Ryan Central Ward 0418 130 851 [email protected] Councillor Cr Collin Ross Central Ward 0402 420 398 [email protected] Councillor Cr Jodie Owen Central Ward 0427 294 893 [email protected] Cr Michael Councillor
Schilling Central Ward 0418 845 798 [email protected]
Hon Jason Wood MP
MP, Member for La Trobe, Ph: 9768 9164 Victoria Parliament office phone no: (02) 6277 4982 Office address: Unit 3, 16 Langmore Lane, BERWICK VIC 3806 Assistant Minister for Parliament office: PO Box 6022 Customs, Community Safety House of Representatives and Multicultural Affairs Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Liberal Party of Australia Mailing address: PO Box 539 Berwick, VIC, 3806 House of Representatives Web: https://www.aph.gov.au/J_Wood_MP https://www.jasonwood.com.au/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/JasonWood.updates
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CITY OF CASEY PLAN, POLICIES, AND STRATEGIES
Cardinia Shire Council Plan https://creating.cardinia.vic.gov.au/councilplanandbudget2021
Subcategories of Plans, strategies and policies of Cardinia Shire Council https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/ Planning and building
category/32 https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/ Sport and recreation
category/109 https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/ Your shire and Council
category/111 Supporting our https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/
community category/112 Children, youth and https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/
seniors category/113 Local laws, permits and https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/
parking category/114 https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/ Business and investment
category/115 Fire, floods and https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/
emergencies category/119 Roads, drains and https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/
footpaths category/121 https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory/16/plans_strategies_and_policies/ Parks and environment
category/120
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