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 Page 1 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020 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 Page 2 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020 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). Page 3 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020 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 Page 4 of 90 Version: 2020-2 Nov 2020 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