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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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NT, Australia
Counselling and support for families who have lost a baby to SIDS or any other cause. SIDS holds sessions at Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs when funding available. Would prefer client to ring for appointment.
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NT, Australia
Information on epilepsy - advice and counselling. Wheelchair access available. Representatives travel Territory wide and they also offer education. Home visits available.
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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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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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VIC, Australia
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: [email protected]
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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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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 [email protected] and [email protected]
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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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TAS, Australia
Independent Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council. Wheel chair accessible. Services offered - Advocacy Areas: Burnie, Penguin, Ulverstone and Rural areas.
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TAS, Australia
Research and advisory service The offer of service is limited to research and advice on problems confronting person with ABI. Wheel chair accessible Liaison with Government Departments Assistance in dealing with Government Departments Assistance with petition format Applications for Congratulatory messages
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Parkinson's Disease North West Support Group
TAS, Australia
Group provides support and information. Meets on the first Wed of each month 1.30pm - 3pm in Salvation Army Hall Meeting Room at 23 Victoria Street, Ulverstone.
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West Coast Family Support Service
TAS, Australia
This service offers services and programs that are educative and supportive of family development and which act to prevent family breakdown.
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TAS, Australia
Clinic for preschool age children. Information and advice for parents.
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Child Health and Parenting Service
TAS, Australia
Supports children with additional needs to access child care services including, childcare, family day care, outside school hours care and vacation care. Provides parents with information for above but primarily Children/Parents to appropriate service providers for health problems, screening children 0 - 12 years according to national Health and Medical Research Council guidelines. Target Group: People with children 0 - 12 years. Bed wetting program 5 - 18 years.
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Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service
TAS, Australia
Assistance can be given to nursing homes and clients affected by dementia and exhibiting challenging behaviours. Please leave a message and calls will be returned as soon as possible.
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TAS, Australia
Programs include: relationship and family counselling; premarriage education; unplanned pregnancy counselling; natural family planning information; adoption; endeavour family groups; men and relationship (overcoming abusive behaviours); mediation; primary dispute resolution, personal support program. Fee schedule on request.
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NSW, Australia
Emergency financial support and advice. Crisis Relief. Clothing and blankets.
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Regional Extended Family Services Inc. (REFS) - Armidale
NSW, Australia
Confidential mediation sessions, counselling, family therapy, group work and training programs. Central Intake at Armidale Office
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Country Womens Association - Armidale
NSW, Australia
Clean rest rooms for parents & women during hours of operation. Assoc. meets 3rd Thursday of each month 1.30pm at CWA Hall in Armidale. Craft Group meets Thurs, 10am to 12 midday.
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Armidale Womens Housing Group Inc
NSW, Australia
Personal support, referral, budgeting. Support to get private or public housing. Medium term housing.
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NSW, Australia
Various clinics and parent support groups. Contact office for times and details.
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Cancer Support Group Inc. - Gunnedah and District
NSW, Australia
Meet at 5.30 pm, 4th Monday of the month, Education Centre, Gunnedah Hospital grounds.
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NSW, Australia
Information, Referral, Advocacy, Support Groups, Social Support, Programs, Social Activities, Interagency Coordination.
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Tamworth Family Support Service
NSW, Australia
Family support services include counselling, advocacy, referral, parenting & living skills development and intensive, supervised contact with parents.
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NSW, Australia
Meet 4th Monday of the Month at 2.30pm at the HACC building 27 Hill St
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Werris Creek Carer Support Group
NSW, Australia
Meet 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Social outings.
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Tharawonga Mobile Resource Unit
NSW, Australia
Mobile pre-school, playgroup, toy/book library and community resource information.
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Ravenswood Neighbourhood House
TAS, Australia
Provides referral to other services as well as activities. Ready Step Go a free service for pregnant women and mums of young children is held on Tuesdays at the house.
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Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Support Group
TAS, Australia
This support group provides information for families with children diagnosed with Cornelia De Lange Syndrome.
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TAS, Australia
Services include In Home Care, Family Day Care, After School Care and Holiday Care. Also Long Day Care at Scottsdale and St Marys.
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TAS, Australia
Aim to overcome discrimination against Aboriginal people by promoting the cause of Aboriginal rights, including land rights. Services provided: Language; Legal Field Officer; Sexual Health; Aged Care; Family and Children
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Cleftpals Cleft Palate and Lip Society
TAS, Australia
Provides support and assistance to children and their familiies affected by a cleft condition. Support groups meet quarterly. New born programme and provides reliable information and resources.
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Lupus Association of Tasmania Inc
TAS, Australia
Self help support organisation for anyone with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren's Disease, Scleroderma, Fibromyalgia or any anuto-immune disease.
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TAS, Australia
Reconnect is a free service for young people aged 12 to 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families.
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TAS, Australia
Centres provides support, advice and assistance to parents with parenting.
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Rosebery Neighbourhood Centre Inc
TAS, Australia
Services provided: Salvation Army Vouchers; Referral and Information; Health and Information Seminars; Baby Change Rooms; Craft; Over 50's Gentle Exercise; assistance with taxation. Childcare is available for all activites. Disabled access and facilities. Visiting services include: Centrelink, Optician, JobNet, Business and Employment. Activities: Weds Art Classes, Toddler Gym, Playgroup. Mon, Wed, Fri Walking Group.
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Sudden Infant Death Society (SIDS)
TAS, Australia
Counselling and support for families affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Walker House Child Health and Parenting Service
TAS, Australia
Provides free and confidential services to families with children under 5 years of age. Short term intensive intervention. Education and support to families experiencing parenting difficulties. Services offered are advice and help with parenting, feeding issues, sleep problems, sibling rivalry and grief. Support for women and partners experiencing post natal depression. After hours emergency advice available from the Parenting Information telephone advice service on 1300 808 178.
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Meetings held every 4th Monday at 7.30pm. Self help volunteer support group for family and friends of those with a mental health disorder. After hours please tel (03) 6331 1167. A Bipolar Support Group is held on the 4th Monday of the month from 1 pm to 3 pm. Also a Thinking Well support group for people with depression is held fortnightly. Contact Kerryal on (03) 6331 1167 if interested in attending this session.
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UnitingCare Family Resource Centre - Launceston
TAS, Australia
Free lending library, referrals and information on family and personal matters. Workshops on parenting, grief and communication, including grandparenting and single parenting Anger management and help around relationships, mens parenting and separating couples.
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Child Protection Services North
TAS, Australia
Offering assessment and protection services as well as placement of children in short or medium term care. Adoption services including counselling for adopted people.
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TAS, Australia
Centacare delivers a broad range of specialised and professional support, counselling and advocacy. Family and realtionship counselling offers counselling to families, couples, individuals and children who may be experiencing relationship difficulties.
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Pregnant Young Parent Support Service (PYPS)
TAS, Australia
PYPS is an information and support service for young pregnant women and young parents under the age of 25. PYPS can assist in the preparation for birth and parenting. Also provides a range of resources including books, videos and baby clothes. Also available to parents of children up to 5 years. Information sessions ar held on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10 am until 12 noon.
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Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House
TAS, Australia
Resource centre, services include a childs play centre, op shop, classes, activities and an online centre.
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Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House
TAS, Australia
This house operates within the framework of the DHHS Neighbourhood Programme. Open school terms only. Activities include fitness, a playgroup, yoga, quilting as well as arts and crafts. Annual membership is $5.
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