JParents is an app for Jewish parents who are interested in connecting with other Jewish families in their neighborhood and meet up for playdates with their kids. the app is available on Google Play and Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jparents-jewish-parents-app/id1663518636 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.jparents Read more...

Red Nose is a national charity working to save little lives and support families impacted by the death of a baby or child. We rely on the generosity of the community through Red Nose Day and other fundraising events, and our partnerships with small businesses and corporations. Our Grief and Loss services and Indigenous programs are partly funded by Commonwealth Read more...

ALIYA YOUTH SPACE Welcome to Aliya! We are a Melbourne-based drop-in centre for teenagers & young adults, providing a safe space to spend quality time in a non-judgemental atmosphere. We are a haven of friendship and connection, direction and meaning, designing programs that are dedicated to empowering each individual. As part of our services, we help with employment & volunteer Read more...

Jewish Bereaved parents Support Group is a non profit support group for Jewish parents who have suffered the death of a child, regardless of the age or circumstances. We have had regular gatherings in Melbourne since 2010 and have started up in Sydney too. We also provide bereaved parents with a book “‘After the death of your child – a Read more...

Our peer support WhatsApp groups are buzzing hives of discussion for our Pathfinders to confidentially explore ideas, current affairs and questions they would otherwise feel unsafe to discuss in public. This What’sApp group is specifically for people who are questioning, transitioning away from, or have already left their Orthodox or ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. Contact us to join the group: info@pathwaysmelbourne.org Read more...

The Jam Project is a yearlong program which first started in 2016, that pairs a Year 9 female (participant) with a trained Buddy aged between 21-28 years old. Fortnightly catch ups allow for personal discussions to take place which support the participants in navigating adolescence. The regular and consistent contact between the Buddies and the participants inspire the development of Read more...

Caring Mums is a free, confidential, non- denominational, service providing emotional support to mothers of newborn babies and pregnant women. The program developed in response to the growing awareness that women often feel very alone at a time when they most need to feel connected to and supported by others. The pressure on mothers today is huge and bridging the gap Read more...

Jewish Care provides a range of supports for parents in order to enhance confidence and capacity in their ability to be great parents. Our social work team works with parents and families who may be experiencing complex parenting issues or have specific needs in relation to the care of their children. Jewish Care runs community parenting forums through our Healthy Read more...

“The Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is Australia’s largest, youth-specific community service organisation. The prime focus of YSAS remains on effective Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment and sector leadership, the organisation also has extensive experience in providing young people and families with services that support improved mental health and improve meaningful community participation.” Read more...

Aleph Melbourne is a social, support and advocacy group for same-sex attracted, trans and gender diverse, and intersex people (and allies) who have a Jewish heritage, living in Melbourne, Australia. View our brief 20th Anniversary documentary to find out about our history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkFH0gD_m2w) Social Link: https://facebook.com/alephmelb Read more...

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...