Veteran and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) provides free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. VVCS also provides relationship and family counselling to address issues that can arise due to the unique nature of military service. VVCS counsellors have an understanding […]
If you are having difficulties attending medical appointments, there may be other volunteer transport available in your local area. For more information, contact your local hospital and ask to speak to a social worker. The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) subsidises travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural Victorians and an approved escort(s) who have […]
Lifeline is a national crisis and suicide prevention service. You can phone: 13 11 14 24hrs per day or visit their website for excellent resources. Suicide Call Back Service offers crisis support to anyone in Australia who is aged 15 years and older who is feeling suicidal, worried about someone, caring for someone who is feeling suicidal, […]
The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia. Social workers are committed to maximising the wellbeing of individuals and society. We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasise principles of social justice and respect for human dignity and human rights, […]
1800 Respect is a confidential service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide support for people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, sexual assault, domestic or family violence, their friends and family, and workers and professionals supporting someone experiencing, or at risk of experiencing sexual assault, domestic or family violence. Bass Coast Health […]
The Bouverie Centre combines clinical family therapy, academic teaching, qualitative and quantitative research, workforce development and community education in one integrated service. Our work focuses on the fundamental role of the family and alternative social networks in the healing process and the power of relationships to foster social, emotional and mental wellbeing. Family Relationships Australia provides […]
PANDA supports women, men and families across Australia to recover from post and antenatal depression and anxiety, a serious illness that affects around 100,000 Australian families every year.
Gippsland Multicultural Services assists migrants and refugees in Gippsland through the provision of a range of services and programs that support the settlement and ongoing participation of our diverse communities in the Gippsland region. Victorian Migrant and Multicultural Services is a Victorian Government resource to find interpreting and translating services, services for newly arrived migrants and […]