Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
VIC, Australia
To respond to the needs of the community, especially those who are isolated and disadvantaged.
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MensLine Australia is a professional support, information and referral service for men, specialising in family and relationship concerns. MensLine Australia offers: Telephone counselling available 24/7 (cost of a local call, higher from mobiles) Online counselling by appointment A website offering tip sheets, worksheets, a referral database and an online forum Ongoing support through up to six 50 minute counselling sessions. No matter who you are, or where you live, MensLine Australia is available whenever you feel that you need some support, or someone to talk to. 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au Email: talkitover@mensline.org.au
Visit supplier >Bendigo Fibromyalgia Support Group
VIC, Australia
Work towards raising awareness of FMS in the community. Monthly meeting held 2nd Wed of month at Ministry of Housing Complex. Cnr Bennett & Buckley Sts 1pm - 3pm unless other arrangements made for that month, Bendigo Service Region: COGB, LODDON, GOLDFIELDS, CAMPASPE.
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A confidential telephone information referral and support service for women. The service is provided for women by women. A Dutch worker is available and the telephone interpreter service is used for other languages. Community languages spoken include the following. Dutch. Drop in centre opening hours are 10.30 - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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An advocacy group for adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Services provided include - - Individual Advocacy - short-term support to adults with an intellectual disability and their families. Supports people to exercise their rights and to be included within their local communities. Targeted mainly to adults with an intellectual disability who are considered eligible to receive disability support services. - Systemic Advocacy - informs and influences the policies and practices of disability service agencies, governments and the broader community.
Visit supplier >Grampians disAbility Advocacy Association
VIC, Australia
Self advocacy support and/or representation for all people with a disability. Community based advocacy services are funded to provide assistance and support to people with disabilities to ensure their rights as valued members of our community are upheld, and ensure they actively participate in decision-making processes, particularly those where the outcomes impact on their lives.
Visit supplier >Ethnic Council Of Shepparton & District
VIC, Australia
The Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria is the peak non-government body representing ethnic communities throughout Victoria. Migration Agent
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Diabetes health information and support are provided for people with diabetes and for their families. A newsletter, information and talks by health professionals, and other guest speakers are provided. Meetings held every 3-4 months.
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Provides health information, support and referral to support groups for people who have suffered a stroke and for their families. Assists with the coordination of research initiatives for the prevention and treatment of stroke and for education and awareness about stroke.
Visit supplier >Better Hearing Australia - Ballarat and District
VIC, Australia
Aural rehabilitation programs, aids and devices, information on hearing related disorders and counselling for adults and families.
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Contacting Centrelink: 132850 - Employment Services, 132300 - Aged & Retirement Services, 132717 - Disability & Sickness & Carers, 136150 - Family Assistance Office, 132490 - Youth & Student Services, 132317 - Abstudy.
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Information & support for people living with dementia, families & carers. Counselling service available. Referrals/ contacts to appropriate services/ resources. Information & resources for carer support groups. Community education.
Visit supplier >Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Australia Inc.
VIC, Australia
Attracts a wide range of discounts and government concessions. Apply through any ACT Government Shopfront, ACT Public Libraries or COTA Office in Hughes, ACT.
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Support group for family and/or friends affected by someone's drinking. Information & Support - NOT A COUNSELLING SERVICE. -*Monday 8pm, DOXA School, 118 Hargreaves St, Bendigo (ring Bell at Window) -*Thursday 12.30pm, St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, 24 Myers St. Bendigo.
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Support & Information for family or friends affected by someone elses' drinking.
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Provides support for familiesand/or friends affected by another person's drinking.
Visit supplier >Bendigo Multiple Birth Association Inc.
VIC, Australia
Support to families of twins, triplets, etc via regular play groups, special needs support, monthly newsletter, ante-natal night, library, coffee mornings, family social events, breast feeding advice and bereavement counselling
Visit supplier >Acoustic Neuroma Association of Australasia Inc
VIC, Australia
Self help group - Support and Information for those who have or are facing treatment for acoustic neuroma (Benign Cranial Tumor) and their families. Video and audio tapes available for loan. Booklets for sale.
Visit supplier >Bendigo & Regional Kidney Support Group
VIC, Australia
*Members from all areas welcome.* Please ring for current calendar of events. All meetings, coffee mornings, lunch held at Bendigo Club, Park Street, Strathdale.
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VIC, Australia
3rd Wednesday of each Month - A regional support group meeting for informal chats and lunch every 6 - 8 weeks with a yearly xmas get together and the ocassional bus trip.
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Provides information and support for families with a member diagnosed with autism or asperger disorders. Workshops and resource library available.
Visit supplier >WRISC - Women's Resource Information and Support Centre
VIC, Australia
Provides free counselling, support and information for women, children/young people experiencing domestic violence. Includes outreach support, advocacy, support groups, court support, legal information and community education. All services are free and confidential.
Visit supplier >Centacare Ballarat - Family Relationships Services Program
VIC, Australia
Provides information, group training, support and resources for parents with children of all ages. Programs include Parenting after Separation, Parenting Teenagers, Managing Difficult Behaviour, Building positive relationships and parenting strategies. Relationship education, step families, mediation, couples program and individual parenting.
Visit supplier >Barwon Centre Against Sexual Assault Wimmera
VIC, Australia
Provides free counselling for victims/survivors of sexual assault and their families including children, women and men. After Hours telephone counselling service and Sexual Assault Crisis Line available 1800 806 292, 5.00 pm - 9 am weekdays and 5.00 pm Friday - 9 am Monday on weekends.
Visit supplier >Ballarat Autism and Aspergers Parent Group
VIC, Australia
Provides parent social support and information on services
Visit supplier >SHASP is a Victorian Government initiative to provide support to public housing tenants and other social housing tenants. SHASP services know about a range of other services that may be able to help also. SHASP services are provided by non-government services in the local community, who provide independent help and support.
Visit supplier >Ballarat and District Multiple Birth Association
VIC, Australia
Provides support for parents who have had a multiple birth being twins, triplets or quads. The group provides information in the form of newsletters, workshops, library resources, social functions and play groups. Blog address www.ballaratanddistrictmulitplebirthass.blogspot.com
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Is a group for young parents under 25 years of age. Their aim is to provide peer support, advice and friendship opportunities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Pregnant mums and dads are welcome as are children. This group is run by young parents.
Visit supplier >Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association
VIC, Australia
The MDDA is a self-help, not for profit, support group to assist members and their families with the complex issues in dealing with metabolic dietary disorders.
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Advice and counselling service. By phoning the 1300 364 277, caller will be automatically directed to nearest Realationship VIC Office. Six Offices in Melbourne, 3 regional offices.
Visit supplier >Family Relationships Service for Carers
VIC, Australia
The statewide service helps families address issues around family relationships/ breakdown,disabilities & planning for the future.We assist parents / carers and family members to resolve issues by providing information,referral & counselling/ mediation to support families with this process.There is no cost for these services.
Visit supplier >Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service
VIC, Australia
Provides a counselling service for Australian veterans, peacekeepers and their families including adult sons and daughters of veterans
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A Support Group, sharing information, networking and supporting each other
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Supporting families and individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month (excluding school holidays) at the Portland District Hospital, Bentick Street, Portland (East Function Room)
Visit supplier >Warrnambool Airways Support Group
VIC, Australia
Warrnambool Airways Support Group (WAGS) is a support group for people with CPOD and their families and carers.
Visit supplier >Warrnambool Polio Support Group
VIC, Australia
The Warrnambool Polio Support Group offer mutual support to people who have had polio, their families and carers. It provides an opportunity for people who have had polio to meet socially to exchange information and share ideas. Also to identify and lobby local agencies and organisations on the needs and rights of people with disabilities. Promote and support the goals and activities of Polio Network Victoria.
Visit supplier >Warrnambool Stroke Support Group
VIC, Australia
Membership of a Stroke Support Groups provides mutual peer-to-peer emotional, social, physical support and friendship. Members can gain a good deal of benefit and support from a stroke group.
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Carer Support Groups are an opportunity for carers to come together to discuss their needs, and to share experiences and information. They can also offer support, time out from the caring role, education and training, and recognition of the role of carers and their contribution to the community.
Visit supplier >Casterton Cancer Support Group
VIC, Australia
A Self Help cancer support group facilitated by a survivor, provides a safe place to share experiences, obtain peer support, discuss concerns and solutions.
Visit supplier >Family Relationship Centre - Ballarat
VIC, Australia
Providing information and referral services for families and family dispute resolution services for separated and separating families. Based in Ballarat and with a satellite service operating in Horsham. Is a regional service working to be as accessible as possible to those living in the main centres of Ballarat and Horsham and those residing in smaller towns throughout the area. The Centre is committed to providing access for families to a range of up-to-date information and resources about family issues and services. The Centre is establishing a library of these resources for families to access, where people can browse for themselves or receive assistance from staff to locate material relevant to their needs. This includes information for those starting out in new relationships, planning to marry, wanting to improve relationships, seeking advice regarding parenting, experiencing separation or going through divorce. Appointments after hours are available.
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The Australian Government has established the Child Care Access Hotline - a telephone service that provides you with information to help you choose a child care service that meets your needs. When calling the Hotline on 1800 670 305, a professionally trained operator will provide you with information about: child care services and possible vacancies in your area; types of child care available; quality issues; and government financial assistance with the cost of childcare. Various child care options such as long day care, family day care, in-home care, outside school hours care and occasional care will be explained so that you can make an informed choice.
Visit supplier >Association of the Liberian Community of Australia
VIC, Australia
Provides information, advocacy, conflict resolution, social support and settlement assistance for members of the Liberian ethnic community.
Visit supplier >Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre
VIC, Australia
A State-wide 1800 free-call number provides specialised information, support and referral for carers. Interpreting assistance is available. Short-term counselling is also available.
Visit supplier >Tenants' Union of Victoria (TUV)
VIC, Australia
Services include - - Tenancy Advice and Information - provides information, advice, advocacy and support for tenants on tenancy and related legal issues; - Rooming House Residents' Advice Service - provides housing support and information services for public and private rooming house residents; - Research and Policy - Lobbies for tenancy rights and reforms, responds to government and non-government housing policies and campaigns against dubious practices of landlords and estate agents; - Community Education and Training - promotes community awareness of tenancy laws and issues and trains tenant and housing workers across Victoria; - Community Legal Centre - helps tenants to prepare for Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) hearings; and - Caravan Parks Residents' Advice Service - provides specialist housing support and information services for residents of caravan parks.
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