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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.

SuicideLine (Vic)

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]

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.

WIRE

VIC, Australia

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.

VALID

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

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

Diabetes Australia - Hamilton

VIC, Australia

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.

National Stroke Foundation

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

Centrelink - Bendigo

VIC, Australia

Contacting Centrelink: 132850 - Employment Services, 132300 - Aged & Retirement Services, 132717 - Disability & Sickness & Carers, 136150 - Family Assistance Office, 132490 - Youth & Student Services, 132317 - Abstudy.

Alzheimer's Australia

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

Al-Anon Family Groups

VIC, Australia

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.

Al-Anon Family Groups

VIC, Australia

Support & Information for family or friends affected by someone elses' drinking.

Al-Anon Family Groups

VIC, Australia

Provides support for familiesand/or friends affected by another person's drinking.

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

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.

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.

Bendigo Scleroderma Support Group

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.

Ballarat Autism Network

VIC, Australia

Provides information and support for families with a member diagnosed with autism or asperger disorders. Workshops and resource library available.

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.

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.

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.

Ballarat Autism and Aspergers Parent Group

VIC, Australia

Provides parent social support and information on services

Social Housing Advocacy and Support Program - Gippsland Region (SHASP)

VIC, Australia

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.

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

Ballarat Young Parents Group

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

Relationships Victoria

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service

VIC, Australia

Provides a counselling service for Australian veterans, peacekeepers and their families including adult sons and daughters of veterans

Bendigo Cancer Support Group.

VIC, Australia

A Support Group, sharing information, networking and supporting each other

Portland Autism Support Group

VIC, Australia

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)

Warrnambool Airways Support Group

VIC, Australia

Warrnambool Airways Support Group (WAGS) is a support group for people with CPOD and their families and carers.

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.

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.

Hamilton Carer Support Group

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

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.

Child Care Access Hotline

VIC, Australia

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.

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.

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.

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.