The volunteer visitors provide friendly companionship to the 'matched client' for one hour per week on an individual basis to clients living in their own homes.  Volunteer visits to Aged Care facilities are usually on a fortnightly basis.

Our volunteer visitors atten regular training sessions and receive continuing and on-going support both at an individual and group level during the course of their visiting.  This service is free of charge and is conducted according to Government guidelines

Co As It Italian Assistance Association

Aged and Disability Services Provider &
Italian Education Programs

The Office of the Public Advocate established the Community Guardianship Program to help people in the community become involved in the lives of people with a disability.

A Community Guardian makes lifestyle decisions . E.g. about health and care and accommodation, for a person whose disability prevents them from making reasonable decisions for themselves.

The Community Guardian must act in the represented person's best interests and consider their wishes.

Office of the Public Advocate (Victoria)

The Office of the Public Advocate is an independent statutory body established by the Victorian State Government. 

It has responsibility for guardianship services in Victoria and supports a number of volunteer programs which promote the interests, rights and dignity of Victorians with a disability. 

An Advice Service provides information and advice about advocacy, guardianship, powers of attorney, and consent to medical and dental treatment advice.

CENTRE FOR MULTICULTURAL YOUTH

A Victorian not-for-profit organisation supporting young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to build better lives in Australia.

Stepfamilies Australia

Student Multicultual Anxiety Support Group

Support, information and self-help for students within the Australian Multicultural community.

Family Members and Carers also welcome.

The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, please call for more information.

Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria, Support Groups - Carlton

Church Of All Nations

Services including material aid (food vouchers), womens' programs, drop-in centre, community lunch every Tuesday, internet access, employment assistance, homework club, no interest loans

Additional Info: Child care is available at limited times while parents are using services at the centre.
With a telephone answering machine available when the office is unattended.

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service - Fitzroy

The Council of Single Mothers and their Children provides information, support and referral to single mothers across Victoria.  

We can assist women with a wide range of issues including housing, emergency relief, domestic violence, Centrelink, family law, child support and any of the joys and challenges of being a single mother. 

Run by and for single mothers CSMC has been committed to improving the conditions of single mothers and their families for over 40 years.  

Membership is free for single mothers, and our newsletter and email bulletins keep members up to date with current issues affecting single mothers. 
 
CSMC has a long and successful history of advocating to improve the circumstances of single mothers, work we continue to this day through political advocacy, representation of single mother issues to government and community organisations, and involvement in research.

Council of Single Mothers and their Children

The Council of Single Mothers and their Children provides information, support and referral to single mothers across Victoria.  We can assist women with a wide range of issues including housing, emergency relief, domestic violence, Centrelink, family law, child support and any of the joys and challenges of being a single mother. 
Run by and for single mothers CSMC has been committed to improving the conditions of single mothers and their families for over 40 years.  
Membership is free for single mothers, and our newsletter and email bulletins keep members up to date with current issues affecting single mothers.  
CSMC has a long and successful history of advocating to improve the circumstances of single mothers, work we continue to this day through political advocacy, representation of single mother issues to government and community organisations, and involvement in research.


Interpreting Services

Hours
Monday to Thursday
9.30am - 3.00pm
Telephone interpreters available

Services to support Indigenous students including recruitment, retention and on going support
Appointments Recommended

Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development - Murrup Barak

Services including indigenous student support, education development, indigeonous employment framework

Carlton Baths Community Centre

Services including recreation, physical activity,gym, pool

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