The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children. You should contact The Orange Door if: – someone close to you is hurting you, controlling you or making you feel afraid – such as your partner, family Read more…

Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre. We provide specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence. Our services include: – Information and referral – Crisis response – Specialist family violence risk assessment – Safety planning – Access to supported crisis accommodation. – We also provide specialist trauma counselling on behalf Read more…

Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years. We are Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. We don’t ever take this position for granted nor do we rest on our laurels. Read more…

The Community Connections Team consists of trained and experienced outreach workers who work with people who are homeless by: – Working with you in your own environment – Helping you link to other support and services – Helping you apply for or maintain housing – Support you with health and family problems – Supported Residential Services The team provides support Read more…

Launch Housing offers housing crisis a supported pathway out of homelessness. Launch Housing offers Melbournians emergency shelter, crisis accommodation, specialist supports, and rough sleeping services so those at risk can secure a safe home. Read more…

A co-educational modern Orthodox school providing an outstanding immersive Jewish and general education from our 2yo Little Learners through to VCE. Since its inception in 1949, Mount Scopus has had a proud tradition of supporting parents to provide their children with a strong foundation in developing their Jewish identity which they may not have been able to do without financial Read more…

Melbourne Jewish Charity Fund (MJCF) is the largest provider of non-aged care welfare support in the Melbourne Jewish Community. We specialise in immediate response in crisis and emergencies with quick turnaround from initial client contact to provision of financial assistance and services. MJCF works directly with those in need, to improve life opportunities, reduce homelessness, vulnerability and restore dignity into Read more…

Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic) is the peak body representing local community information and support services. Their local services assist people experiencing personal and financial difficulties by providing information, referral and support services including Emergency Relief. CISVic direct people who need help to local centres for services. They liaise with local, state and federal governments on behalf of local Read more…

We all need the support of others at some point in our lives, it may be a once off or on a more regular basis. C Care offers weekly food support options. Whether you need nutritious cooked meals, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, bread and eggs, pantry items or a combination of these, connect with us to find out how Read more…

Moneysmart Financial counselling is a free and confidential service offered by community organisations, community legal centres and some government agencies. Financial counsellors are skilled professionals. They will listen to your problems and help you with things like: – bills or fines you’re struggling to pay – being harassed by debt collectors – gas, electricity or phone disconnection – being evicted Read more…

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency. Our role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. Read more…

The Centre helps people use the law to protect and advance their rights, offering free advice on most legal issues, including family law, family violence, fines, tenancy and rooming house advocacy. Ongoing assistance is targeted to assist clients who are experiencing disadvantage. The Centre undertakes a range of community legal education, community engagement and law reform activities and is active Read more…