Support groups offer the opportunity for victim/survivors to provide mutual support to one another within a group setting.

CASA House (Centre Against Sexual Assault)

Counterpart provides peer support and health and wellbeing events to women affected by breast or gynaecological cancer

Counterpart - Women supporting women with cancer

Weekly evening meetings of men led by trained volunteers who care. See our website for support group locations.

Dads in Distress Support Services

INTOUCH MULTICULTURAL CENTRE AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE

A subsidy for the provision of meals to community groups and organisations supporting seniors is provided on an annual basis. Priority is given to groups and organisations that provide a healthy, nutritious and affordable meal option, offer a culturally appropriate meal if providing a meal for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors, and provide a range of activities or services that enhance senior's social opportunities and support an active and healthy lifestyle.

City of Melbourne - Ageing and Inclusion

Youth Affairs Council Of Victoria

To meet the needs of victims throughout Victoria, VRAS provides funding to a network of services which operate in country regions and the metropolitan area.

These agencies provide the following range of services to victims:

-- Immediate crisis response to victims of crime, both by telephone counselling and outreach services.

-- Where appropriate, referral to other local services which may be best able to meet their specific needs.

-- Practical support (eg. Arranging improved security,  contacting relatives, friends or an employer, writing letters or assisting in the completion of forms).

-- Coordination of specialist support groups for victims of crime.

-- Provision of court support


Area Serviced
Victoria Wide

Victims Referral & Assistance Service

Child Protection After Hours Service Victoria -If phone is busy or engaged for extended time, can fax through information -Parent Line - 13 22 89, open 9am - 12am weekdays, 10am-10pm weekends Maternal and children health line- 13 22 29, open 24hours After hours child protection line and outreach - 13 12 78, open 24hours Street work line and outreach - 1300 139 767, open 4pm to 2am Bail placement service line - 1300 139 767, open 5pm - 3am weekdays, 9am - 3pm weekends 

Department of Human Services

The Salvation Army - Melbourne Childrens Court Officer

Domestic Violence Outreach Service - please call for more information and assistance.

Support groups in Melbourne

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