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Local Area Coordinator(LAC) - Moora
WA, Australia
The Disability Services Commission provides Local Area Coordination support throughout all regional areas of WA. Local Area Coordinators (LACs) are based in local communities enabling support to be personalised, flexible and responsive. LACs aim to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and families in their local area Local Area Coordination is available to people with physical, sensory, neurological, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities who are under the age of 60 at the time they apply for LAC support. The LAC operates as a service coordinator rather than a service provider and, as such, can help the person with a disability and their families/carers to plan, select and receive needed supports and services. The overall aim of Local Area Coordination is to support people with disabilities to live within welcoming and supportive communities.
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Wheatbelt Individual and Family Support Ass Inc (WIFSA)
WA, Australia
Provides financial support to families/carers to allow them to have a break from their caring role. Host Family Respite/Holiday Program Respite/Holiday activites, camps, community recreation activies.
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Alzheimer's Australia -MDRT and Carer Support Group WB
WA, Australia
The Carer Support Groups meet regularly each month and bring together carers , relatives and friends of individuals with dementia under the guidance of a group leader. Members learn skills and strategies from each other and from guest speakers on topics such as difficult behaviour, communication and legal matters. Information is also available on local community resources plus various books and pamphlets supporting these topics .Contact Alzheimers Association on 1800 100 500 for information on local venues and group leader. The WB has the following regional carer support groups:- NORTHAM (MDRT) 9641 2865 YORK (MDRT) 9641 2865 BEVERLEY(Dorothy Sampson) 96401100 JURIEN(Jessica Turbett) 9652 0207 KOORDA (Marjorie Delane) 9684 1297 MUKINBUDIN(Nurse-IC) 9047 1123 WONGIN HILLS(Vicki Merritt) 9671 1129/ mob 0428 656 239
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WA, Australia
Patients are generally referred by their local GP, a specialist or by another Hospital. Family and friends may also refer patients. GPs care for their patients while in the Hospice.The Hospice Building is a four bed facility attached to the Northam Hospital. This inpatient facility is offered for respite care, pain control and treatment of other symptoms. Family involvement is encouraged. Care is provided by Hospital Nursing Staff in consultancy with Avon Hospice Staff and the co-operation of volunteers and relatives at all times. Breast Cancer Support Group meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm in the Ann Wilmot Room in the Avon Hospice facility. Apart from the support provided throughout the normal day for each patient and their family, general counselling and social work assistance is available for all patients, and to family members and friends upon request. Bereavement counselling is also given.
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Dept for Child Protection - Merredin
WA, Australia
The Department of Child Protection's major focus is on meeting the needs of vulnerable children and families. It is responsible for protecting and caring for children, and supporting people at risk of crisis. The DCP was created out of the old Department for Community Development(DCD).Services offerred by DCP are Aboriginal Reference Group Accommodation and Homelessness Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Advocate for Children in Care Adoption Awards Foster Care Child Protection Education & Training Emergency Services Financial Help Finding out about your Family Helplines Not for Profit Funding Covers Shires of Merredin, Wyalkatchem, Westonia, Mukinbudin, Bruce Rock, Southern Cross, Mt Marshall, Kellerberrin, Koorda, Narembeen, Nungarin, Quairading, Trayning.
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Dept for Child Protection - Moora
WA, Australia
The Department of Child Protection's major focus is on meeting the needs of vulnerable children and families. It is responsible for protecting and caring for children, and supporting people at risk of crisis. The DCP was created out of the old Department for Community Development(DCD).Services offerred by DCP are Aboriginal Reference Group Accommodation and Homelessness Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Advocate for Children in Care Adoption Awards Foster Care Child Protection Education & Training Emergency Services Financial Help Finding out about your Family Helplines Not for Profit Funding Resource Centre for information on Adoption, Child Care and Protection. Family and Domestic Violence, Financial Help, Funeral Assistance.
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WA, Australia
Services Provided by Toodyay Child Health Centre Parent Groups Amanda Morris is the Child Health Nurse and Meg Melvin is the School nurse and divides her time between Northam and Toodyay. Immunisation Clinics monthly Child Health Clinics weekly School Health Health Promotion and Education Community Health
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St John's Anglican Church - Northam
WA, Australia
Pastoral Care for Parish, will supply food parcels to those in financial hardship. There is an Op Shop that sells second hand goods .They can also food and clothing vouchers.
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WA, Australia
Parent Link Program - volunteer home visiting service for parents with children 0 -6. Aims to enhance parenting skills. Family Support Program for those with children aged 6 - 12. Family support supports parents through issues of grief, separation, emotional stress, substance abuse
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WA, Australia
Providing encouragement and understanding to families of persons with alcohol abuse issues.
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WA, Australia
Intensive training and support for young parents and families who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, including young women and where appropriate their partners. This programme is aimed at parents of children between 0 - 12 years of age. Parenting group course avail. Childcare & transport provided if needed. Federally funded, no attachment to DCP.
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Provides information, advice, counselling, emotional support re: ADD, ADHD, compulsive disorders, Tourettes Syndrome, conduct disorders. All welcome, in particular carers, family and friends of those affected by attention & related disorders. Contact Lesley. $5 membership covers all postage costs if information requested by mail, otherwise self-addressed, stamped envelope required.
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The Salvation Army Bunbury Corps
WA, Australia
Religious worship Sun 10am. Tues- Playgroup (in recess at present)- $1 piece of fruit; Tues - Food for Life cooking classes 12 noon; Wed.- Home League 10-11am. Family Support Service welfare worker avail to assist people in need - food vouchers, occasional financial asst for phone bills and electricity (access C'wealth Emergency Relief Funding), guidance and referrals to other appropriate service providers.
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Anglicare Financial Counselling
WA, Australia
Provides info & referrals to families and individuals experiencing financially related problems - appt only service.
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WA, Australia
Carer support groups. Referral to service providers. Information and support. Carers invited to become members who will receive free quarterly newsletter and info on services and financial benefits which may assist them. Updated March 2006.
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The Salvation Army Crisis Centre - Bunbury
WA, Australia
Family support Service. Crisis accommodation max. 3 weeks. Assessment on need and availability of units. Wait list may apply. Advocacy and support, information and referrals.
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WA, Australia
Telephone support - contact Maureen Watkins (is currently working full time, so please leave message and Maureen will return call.)
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WA, Australia
Some services limited and may be referred to Bunbury. Bond assistance and government subsidised housing and maintenance.
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WA, Australia
Limited services, may be referred to Bunbury. Bond assistance and Government subsidised housing and maintenance.
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WA, Australia
Welfare services and advocacy for veterans and dependants. Social activities. Memberships vary - contact RSL for details. Military Library available to general public by arrangement. Remembrance Day services organised through RSL. Information on medals (mounting, replacing etc.).
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WA, Australia
Headwest is able to advocate or provide referral info in areas of accommodation, education/training, financial asst, legal asst, medical & therapy services, recreation, respite & carer support and transport servcies. Headwest is funded by DSC as an info and advocacy service. Headwest has developed an extensive database of services available for people with an acquired brain injury, their families and carers in WA.
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Parkinson's Support Group (Busselton)
WA, Australia
Meetings held every 2nd Friday of the month at Strelley Grange Busselton.
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The Cancer Council WA South West
WA, Australia
Community education, referrals, support groups. Provides liaison between the Cancer Council and BRH, SJOG Bunbury and Donnybrook hospitals. All SW residents can access info and support for free. See also Cancer Helpline and Cancer Council SW Support Centre (Val Tuffin/Lynn King). Wendy is also a contact for the Lymphodema Therapy Clinic.
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Wanslea Family Services - Great Southern
WA, Australia
Wanslea Family Services provides Family Day Care , In- Home Care, Vacation Care , After School Care Grandcare and My Time. Children's Services:- Family Day Care - quality childcare service delivered by licensed carers in approved homes. In Home Child Care - a flexible child care option which offers quality childcare in the child's own home. Family Services:- GrandCare - A combination of services that provide advice and support to grandparents who have been left to care for their grandchildren. In conjunction with Grandparent Support Groups. MyTime groups are run on a weekly basis and these groups provide local support for parents caring for a child under school age with a disability or chronic medical condition. A mobile Parenting Hub offers advise W/shops and Resources for parents from Albany to Katanning. Also provides - Aboriginal Early Years in Mt Barker and covers from Walpole, Mt Barker, Jerramungup, Katanning, Borden, Frankland, Kojonup(Lower Great Southern).
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Parent Link Home Visiting Service
WA, Australia
Home visiting service for parents of children under the age of six. Families are linked with a volunteer parent visitor who assists in providing knowledge, strategies, information, referrals, etc. Hours are negotiable to best suit family's needs. Although based at Albany, Michael covers The Great Southern Region and can be reached on 0427 170 069 for further information.
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Great Southern Parenting Service
WA, Australia
Provides information and strategies to assist parents to build on their skills as effective parents. Do this by running, as requested, parenting groups, workshops, Parenting courses and talks, as well as doing individual session. People can self refer. Library available in Albany Tues - Thurs 8.45am - 4.15pm. If not attended, have an answering machine to take calls. Also has a Mobile and visiting service.
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Pilbara Community Drug Service Team
WA, Australia
Visiting service to Tom Price and Paraburdoo
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WA, Australia
KinWay is the counselling division of Anglicare, providing therapeutic and education programmes aimed enhancing the quality of relationships and personal wellbeing for children, individuals, couples and families.
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Karratha Youth Housing Project
WA, Australia
Alternate email address manager.kyhp@kisser.net.au and outreach.kyhp@kisser.net.au
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Centacare Family Services - Midwest
WA, Australia
Range of family services to support the local community.
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WA, Australia
Local support meeting for people with Parkinson's Disease, their families and Carers.
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WA, Australia
Venue available for bookings Support services-children with special needs; chil health clinic, Parent Link, Midwest Community Living Association Childcare;
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Funeral Service Financial Assistance - Midwest
WA, Australia
Requires provision of pension card, financial statements, bank accounts etc to verify hardship
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WA, Australia
Support for women in Meekatharra - community group- helps develop life skills
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Mullewa Child Protection Resource Centre
WA, Australia
Playgroups Ages 0-12. Carers Service. Parenting Information.
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Midwest Family Support Association
WA, Australia
Applications for assistance for people with a lifelong disability, onset before age 18. Funding for carers, etc to allow participation in Community activities Funding for 6 monthly period for respite,leisure, skills training, transport costs etc
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Salvation Army Family Crisis Centre
WA, Australia
Emergency relief services for families
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Dietician and Integrated Diabetes Care
WA, Australia
Website by Integrated Diabetes Care Midwest
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WA, Australia
Support through non-reigious self help group run for, and by, parents of children who have died
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Wyndham Family Support Service
WA, Australia
Aims to enhance the well being of individuals and families Services - playgroup,toy library,financial counselling, sewing, craft, advocacy
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Relationship and Family Violence Counselling Service
WA, Australia
Counselling and support services. Phone for information or to make an appointment to see a counsellor
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WA, Australia
Retail service run by volunteers providing clothing to the needy. Welfare service provides emergency assistance.
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St Vincent De Paul Society Narrogin -WB
WA, Australia
Essentially a 24 hour service for people in crisis. Contact either on above phone number or mobile number. Assistance varies depending on situation of client and access to funding. Can be referred by agency or self referrals.
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WA, Australia
Free counselling service. Support groups for families, playgroup, toy library, computer training, Tai Chi, cooking classes, stress management. Music classes and adult learning workshops coming up. All activities aimed at families and individuals. Activities and workshops range from $3-$5, but sometimes are free.
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WA, Australia
Co-operative problem solving process used to resolve wide range of disputes -family, neighbourhood, workplace, community groups without recourse to expensive court proceedings. Pre-mediation to full mediation. Freecall number 1800 999 727 available to those outside Bunbury
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WA, Australia
Appointments necessary. Crisis support, information, basic budgeting skills, some bill paying, general counselling and referrals. Food parcels and vouchers. Financial assistance limited to once every three months.
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WA, Australia
Advocare promotes the rights of older people receiving aged residential and community care services as well as those who are experiencing abuse by family and friends. Advocare is an independent advocacy agency, offering advocacy, referrals, support, information and education.
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Department of Health Western Australia
WA, Australia
Updated April 2008 HACC information line
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WA, Australia
The Child Witness Service (CWS) assists ALL children and young people who may need to give evidence to a court in relation to ANY matter. It is a free service provided by the Department of Justice. Updated April 2008.
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WA, Australia
18 years and above. Support groups for rehabilitation of mentally ill persons and those suffering serious life problems. Updated July 2008.
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Citizens Advice Bureau of W.A.
WA, Australia
Telephone and face to face information and referral service to all members of the community. Free mediation service both community and family, Low cost legal service - Assist anyone to arrange wills/probate, advice and Enduring Power of Attorney Updated August 2005
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Community Parenting Group Ser - Midland
WA, Australia
Programs on offer are the Positive Parenting Program, designed to promote positive, caring relationships between children and their parents and to help parents develop effective discipline strategies. Apart from improving parenting skills, the program aims to increase parents' sense of competence in their own parenting abilities, improve marital communication about parenting and reduce parenting stress. Telephone information and one-to-one sessions are offered. Updated November 2008
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Depart of Child Protection - Fremantle
WA, Australia
The Department's major focus is on meeting the needs of vulnerable children and families. It is responsible for protection and caring for children and of supporting people at risk of crisis. Staff trained in child protection investigate reports and allegations of child maltreatment. These may include physical, sexual and emotional maltreatment as well as neglect. Follow up services depend on the nature and seriousness of maltreatment and the needs of the child and family.Their services include :- Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Accommodation Advocate for Children in Care Adoption Awards Foster Care Child Protection Education & Training Emergency Services Financial Help Finding out about your Family To report instances of child abuse:- (08) 9222 2555 or 1800 199 008 or (08) 9223 1111(a/hrs) Crisis Care (24 hour crisis information and counselling) (08) 9223 1111 1800 199 008 (country callers)
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WA, Australia
This is a community centre whose aim is to bring people together and enhance their lives.They have excellent facilities for all age groups with emphasis on minimising costs to allow all people, especially low income earners or people receiving pensions, who might not otherwise be able to become involved in a course. Regular groups include weightwatchers, Ngala, church groups and others who use rooms for weekly programs. There is a kindy program, centre playgroup, private playgroup and workshops that offer parenting , computer and self-development classes plus the various rooms are for hire.
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WA, Australia
Organisation provides counselling, mediation and eduation.They provide the following range of Relationship Support Services:- relationship counselling; family mediation;family violence prevention;relationship skills courses;employee assistance programs; and family skills and parenting courses and seminars.
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WA, Australia
Kwinana today is a thriving and expanding community,set on the Indian Ocean coastline. Our name - Kwinana - is a Kimberley Aboriginal word meaning `pretty maiden'. It is also the name of the ill-fated SS Kwinana, damaged beyond repair in Carnarvon in 1920. Saved from a watery grave, the hull of the coastal freighter is part of the jetty at Kwinana Beach and holds perpetual place in the history of the area that adopted its name. Health Engineering and Facilities Services Finance Department Planning & Building Services Ranger Services Rates Department Waste Management Community Services .Kwinana Public Library Bright Futures Family Day Care Kwinana Nursing Home Kwinana Recquatic Centre Halls for Hire Pavilions Ovals Parks & Reserves Kwinana Community Arts Centre Community Services Kwinana Volunteer Resource Centre Nanakaat Family Support Service Youth Services Youth Advisory Council
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WA, Australia
The Municipality of East Fremantle was created in 1897,when it separated from the greater Fremantle area. To the east it shares a common boundary with the City of Melville, to the south and west with the City of Fremantle. It is a few kilometres from the centre of Fremantle and other major retail areas and is well served by public transport Rates Town Planning Rubbish/Recycling Building Services Environmental Health Services Ranger Services Justice of the Peace Neighbourhood Link
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WA, Australia
Provides veterans and families with information, advice and social support, promoting the rights of returned servicemen and their families.
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WA, Australia
Saturday Service - 6:00pm Sunday Services - 9am and 7:30am at Wonthella Wednesday 10:30am
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Mental Illness Fellowship of WA Inc.
WA, Australia
This service targets people with schizophrenia or other mental illness, carers and families. Well Waves program provides carer support services. Program runs for 8 weeks and there are fees involved. Also the Lorikeet centre for people to learn how to get back into society after being diagnosed with a mental illness-108, Cambridge Street Leederville. Updated September 2008
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South West Community Drug Service Team
WA, Australia
Intervention with community, families and individuals experiencing problems assoc. with drug, alcohol and other substance abuse. Prevention, counselling, consultation, education, training. Regular service provision locations: Bunbury, Bsn, M/Riiver, Collie, Manjimup. Other areas on request.
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WA, Australia
Parenting resources, books, videos, DVD's, brochures, info on education programmes / courses. Free lending library. Covers Bunbury and surrounds as far as Darkan to the East, Yarloop to the north, Margaret River and Dunsborough to the south. Main shop @ Stirling Centre, mobile van covers above and rural town sites.
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Bridgetown Family & Community Centre
WA, Australia
Australian Breastfeeding Association meets at centre - (08) 9761 2510. Family Support Service can be contacted on (08) 9761 2139. Child Health Centre - (08) 9761 1050 Family Playgroup, Fridays Baby Playgroup, Thursdays Geegeelup Brook (Montessore style) playgroup Tuesdays Toy Library - (08) 9761 2139
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WA, Australia
Food hampers - Limit of 3 per person. Contact Gary Le Cras. Sunday service 10am to 12pm. Thursday - Ladies craft group 9.30-11.30 Fri- 7.30pm Youth Group
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Bunbury Supported Accommodation Service
WA, Australia
Supported crisis accommodation for single adults (over 16yrs) and families currently homeless or at risk of being homeless. Help with budgetting, living skills, information, referrals, advocacy.
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Manjimup
WA, Australia
upport groups for people who experience alcohol problems.Contact Central Service Office on 9325 3566 - 24 hours.
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WA, Australia
Admin office for the Anglican Church in the South West. Financial etc needs should be referred to Anglicare on 9791 2585
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St Vincent de Paul Society Busselton
WA, Australia
Welfare organisation assisting people in need with food, clothing & furniture. Food stocks kept to a minimum, food vouchers given to those in need. Other services may be available - contact provider.
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WA senior card centre (office for seniors)
WA, Australia
Provides information for seniors, from senior volunteers. No professionals, no charge. Updated February 2008
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The Nest Family Day Care Service
WA, Australia
Family Day Care Service is a child care service that offers appropriate care and developmentally appropriate activities provided by licensed individuals to children and families. The scheme assists parents to access Family Day Care. Parents must call the scheme to enrol their child/children, (0-12 yrs old). Childcare for all families can be provided within the carer's home.
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WA, Australia
Based at Mulgara Family centre. Drop in group for 13-17 year olds from 5.30 pm to 9 pm on Fridays. Internet access, pool table, play station. Supervised. Holiday programmes for 8-12 year olds during school holidays.
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Disability Services Commission Harvey/Collie
WA, Australia
Areas covered, Eaton, Australind, Dardanup, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey, Waroona, Yarloop, Brunswick Junction etc.
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