JobCo opened in 1994 to assist people with mental health issues to gain worthwhile employment in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. It now assist people across Melbourne from the Mornington Peninsula to Geelong. It is a community-based not-for-profit organisation and takes a person-centered recovery-focused approach which values carers are the crucial role they have. Services include: Carer counselling and support, Disability Employment Support, Indigenous mentoring and employment support, Personal Helpers and Mentors Scheme and Vocational education for carers. For more information, please contact on 03 9356 8600.

JobCo Employment Services - Brunswick

Services including Disability Employment Services (DES), PHAMs (Personal Helpers and Mentors), OSA (Ongoing Support Assessments), EAF (Employment Assistance Fund), Apprenticeships Melbourne, Registered Training Organisation,

Extended Families Australia - Central/Northern and Western Region

Volunteer and Family Match Program: A child between the ages of 0-17 with a disability is matched with a volunteer who fulfils the role of an extended family member where none exist. Usually the volunteer offers between 2 -4 hours once a week or fortnight. 
Live Your Community Program: Volunteers support children with friendship, practical assistance and mentoring to help them take part in sport, recreation and leisure events or activities that are of interest to the child. Extended families other programs include Friendship groups, Playgroups, social events and a North Western Vietnamese program.

Specific Respite Care provides respite care and personal care assistance to parents or guardians of a dependant child or young adult with a disability.  This service can be home based or it can involve suitable community based recreational or social activities.

Moreland City Council - Civic Centre

Support is available to families and carers of children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.

The services provided may include:
   
 Personal care assistance 
 Light domestic tasks 
 Respite care  
 Assistance for participants in recreational and/or rehabilitation activities

Fees
Fees are set on assessment, based on clients ability to pay.

Area Serviced
City of Moonee Valley.

Initial Contact
Duty Desk - 03 9243 8806
Fax: 03 9252 4057

MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

 Moonee Valley City Council provides a range of services and community facilities. Council also assists other agencies, community groups and individuals to provide other services through community grants, support and facilitation.

Fees
A minimal fee may apply for some services.

Public Transport
Train - Moonee Ponds StationTram - 59Bus - 475, 479, 483, 501, 508

Disabled Access
Yes

Interpreting Services
Interpreting services can be arranged if required. Please advise staff when making an appointment.

Hours
8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday

8:30am to 7:00pm, Tuesday

8:30am to 5:00pm, Wednesday to Friday

Initial Contact
Reception - 03 9243 8888

This program provides short term assistance and support to older carers who care for a person with a disability. This program is supported by the Victorian Government.

Care Connect - Moonee Ponds

We are a major in-home care provider that supports people to live independent lives at home and in the community. We provide information, advice and guidance to assist people navigate and access support services they need to live the life they want. Our staff specialise in coordinating services across children, young people, adults and older adults. We value the diversity and provide services to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex, people who are financially and/or socially disadvantaged and veterans.

Psychotherapy & Counselling Melbourne

Services including Counselling, Psychotherapy

Additional Info: With a telephone answering machine available when the office is unattended.

Down Syndrome Victoria

Personal support and information for families with a member with Down syndrome, peer support groups around the state (including MyTime Groups),three journals yearly, a library of resources, education support service, conferences, information for professionals.

Access Services for Koories

Care Coordination for Aboriginal Community

Victorian Aboriginal Family Counselling Service

After-Hours Arrangements:
Please call 1300 363 898
Weekdays: 10PM to 6AM
Weekends: 10PM to 6AM
Public Holidays: 24 hours

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