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**24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1300 094 187** Phone Triage Team The adult phone triage team is a 24-hour phone based service for intake and referral as well as phone support for people who may have a complex or serious…
Child Protection
West Division Intake - Rural and regional only - 1800 075 599 West Division has one child protection intake located at DHHS Geelong covering the following rural and regional areas and LGAs: Ararat, Ballarat, Colac-Otway…
Kids Help Line
**1800 551 800 Anytime. Any Reason.** Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Lifeline
Crisis Support Services: Phone 13 11 14 available 24 hours / 7 days - Australia's largest crisis support line. Anyone in Australia can speak to a trained Crisis Supporter over the phone, any time of the day or night.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours): 1800 806 292 Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre: Our service provides 24 hour immediate crisis care and support for anyone who has experienced a recent sexual assault (in the…
Safe Steps (Family Violence)
Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre 24 hour crisis support is also available for women and their children who are experiencing current family violence or who are leaving a family violence situation.
Nurse-on-Call
Call 1300 60 60 24 NURSE-ON-CALL is a phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Poisons Information Centre - Victoria
Call 131 126 if someone has been poisoned or has overdosed, made a mistake with medicines or been bitten or stung (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
The Orange Door (Barwon)
Support and Safety Hubs, known as The Orange Door, help women, children and young people experiencing family violence and families who need support with the care and wellbeing of children.
Safe Steps (Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre)
Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre 24 hour crisis support is also available for women and their children who are experiencing current family violence or who are leaving a family violence situation.
Barwon Community Legal Service
Provide free legal information, advice, and casework to members of our local community. **Level 1 / 63 Thomson Street, Belmont P: 1300 430 599 E: bcls@barwoncls.org.au**
SalvoConnect Barwon South West Region
Women's Services @ Settlement Road, Belmont Supports Include: -Crisis Accommodation – un-partnered women 18 years or over with or without children -Family violence packages -Family Violence Private Rental Access Program…
Meli - For Women
Meli offers women and children the opportunity to talk to someone about their experience of family violence.
Meli - For Men
Meli helps people who are using violence to make better choices and supports people and families experiencing family violence to be safe.
Meli - Children
Meli runs therapeutic groups for children across a range of ages, including: Full Teen 180, a group for adolescents who have experienced family violence or homelessness.
Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Provides specialist mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. The service includes specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing a serious mental health disorder and treatment…
Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (CAMHS)
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has changed its eligibility and is now called Infant and Child Mental Health and Wellbeing Service 0-11 years.
headspace Geelong
headspace Geelong supports young people, from 12-25, who are going through a tough time. We can assist young people in four key areas; Physical Health (incl.sexual health), Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Wor…
Geelong Medicare Mental Health Centre
Whether you are looking for mental health support for yourself, someone you care about, or just trying to improve your wellbeing - Head to Health is a good place to start.
Belmont Community Health Centre
Belmont Community Health Centre services and partners include: -Primary care services (counselling, diabetic educators, dietetics, physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, women’s hea…
Newcomb Community Health Centre
Newcomb Community Health Centre Services provided at Newcomb Community Health Centre include: -Allied Health (including podiatry, physiotherapy, psychology, social work, nutrition, speech pathology, community health nur…
Corio Community Health Centre
Corio Community Health Centre offers a range of services including: -Occupational therapy -Physiotherapy -Psychology -Social Work -Speech pathology -Dietetics -Dental -Podiatry -Smoking cessation -Cardiac rehabilitation…
Torquay Community Health Centre
The community health centre services and partners include -Primary care services (diabetic educators, dietetics, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, and speech pathology), -Mental health services…
Bellarine Community Health (BCH)
BCH offers a broad range of primary health and wellbeing services across the Bellarine BCH is the major provider of primary health services to the Bellarine Peninsula.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect Centres
Free for families, carers and supporters. If you are supporting someone who is experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, you can get free information, resources, and support.
MELI Community Support - Children & Families
Being a parent or guardian is one of the most important jobs you can do, but it can be very difficult. Often relationships with family members or partners can be challenging and stressful.
Meli
Meli is a Victorian not-for-profit committed to strengthening communities through supporting people. We offer a unique combination of services to support members of our community throughout their lifetime, from early ch…
The Orange Door (Barwon)
Contact The Orange Door if: -you feel like you need extra help parenting children in your care -you need extra help managing the behaviour of children in your care -you’re worried about children in your care All famil…
MacKillop Family Services
Empowering children, young people and families so they can heal from past trauma and develop to their potential.
Drummond Street
drummond street services supports families and individuals, promotes connected and inclusive communities and drives innovation and research into family support interventions.
CatholicCare
We support people at every stage of life, to build strong, positive relationships and reach their full potential.
SalvoConnect Barwon South West Region
Women's Services @ Settlement Road, Belmont Supports Include: -Crisis Accommodation – un-partnered women 18 years or over with or without children -Family violence packages -Family Violence Private Rental Access Program…
Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect Centres
Free for families, carers and supporters. If you are supporting someone who is experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, you can get free information, resources, and support.
Meli - Financial Support
Financial counselling, emergency relief & gambler's help Get support and counselling for financial services including emergency relief and Gambler’s Help. Phone 5226 8900
Meli - Support and Family Counselling
Support and counselling We support individuals and families with therapeutic and financial counselling services. Phone: 5226 8900
Barwon Health Northern
The Barwon Health North Child and Family Health Services team provide developmental assessment, support and therapy for children not yet attending primary school in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong residing in postcodes 3…
Meli
At Meli, we are committed to supporting people and strengthening communities. We provide a range of services for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
SalvoConnect Barwon South West Region
Specialist Homelessness Services - Adult Entry Point Supports Include: -Men, Women and Children's Homelessness Support -Family Violence Services and Packages -Private Rental Brokerage -Housing Establishment Funds -Acces…
Feed Geelong
List of organisations that provide food assistance in the local Geelong region.
Feed Me - Geelong, Bellarine & Surfcoast
A community food project. Collecting spare food & excess produce & sharing it with the community who need it no questions asked.
Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Provides specialist mental health services to young people aged 12 to 25. The service includes specialist early intervention for young people with or at risk of developing a serious mental health disorder and treatment…
YSAS Geelong
Geelong residential withdrawal program through YSAS (Youth Support + Advocacy Service). If you are between 12 – 21 years YSAS Residential Withdrawal Services give you an opportunity to withdraw from drugs and/or alcohol…
SalvoConnect Barwon South West Region
Alcohol & Other Drug Support Supports Include: -Residential Withdrawal Unit -Counselling including Forensic -Aftercare -Therapeutic Groups -Care and Recovery Coordination
headspace Geelong
headspace Geelong supports young people, from 12-25, who are going through a tough time. We can assist young people in four key areas; Physical Health (incl.sexual health), Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Wor…
Meli - Alcohol and Drug Services
Meli offers programs for people who need support in relation to alcohol or other drug use. These include: - Youth Alcohol and Drug Services for people aged 15-25 - Family Re-unification Order worker (FRO), working alon…
YoDAA
Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) provides support to young people with alcohol or drug problems in Victoria.
Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative
Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative services provide Aboriginal families living or in transit in Wathaurong's traditional boundaries with: -assistance -increased and improved access to a range of culturally appropriate health
Wathaurong Health Services
Wathaurong Health Services have been a one-stop-shop for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people who need health services since 2008.
Strong Brother Strong Sister
Strong Brother Strong Sister is proud to be 100% Aboriginal Owned and Operated. It is a culturally appropriate safe place for Aboriginal young people to access and thrive.
Barwon Health - Aboriginal Health Liaison Service
Barwon Health has an Aboriginal Health Liaison Service located at University Hospital Geelong. The service provides support and advocacy to Aboriginal patients and their families within the acute health setting during bu…
The Orange Door (Barwon)
Support and Safety Hubs, known as The Orange Door, help women, children and young people experiencing family violence and families who need support with the care and wellbeing of children.
headspace - Yarn Safe
Information that may help Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, when going through a hard time. There's no shame in talking it out. headspace is your space to yarn safe.
The Gordon - First Peoples Program
Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt is the Aboriginal name for Learning Pathways or Message Stick of Knowledge. The full-time 6-month programs run over three days and aims to re-engage local Indigenous students with learning.
NDIS
The NDIS is Australia’s first national scheme for people with disability. It provides funding directly to individuals. P: 1800 800 110
Assert 4 All
Assert 4 All is a division of Barwon Disability Resource Council (BDRC) BDRC is a voluntary body formed for the purpose of representing the interests of people with disabilities.
Gateways Support Services
Specialising in supporting children and adults with intellectual disability and autism (ASD). Services include: -group and individual therapy -pre school inclusion services -support coordination and parent support -indi…
genU
genU's vision is to build inclusive communities and their mission is to create and deliver innovative services and support that empowers people to reach their full potential.
Scope
One of Australia’s largest providers of disability support services, supporting people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities and developmental delays. **P: 1300 472 673 E: contact@scopeaust.org.au**
Open doors (formerly WCIG)
Social support , employment and training for people with Disabilities.
Cultura Settlement Services
Cultura is a regional settlement services provider, with Geelong being one of the primary settlement areas in Victoria for humanitarian entrants.
Corio Community Health Centre
Corio Community Health Centre offers a range of services including: -Occupational therapy -Physiotherapy -Psychology -Social Work -Speech pathology -Dietetics -Dental -Podiatry -Smoking cessation -Cardiac rehabilitation…
inTouch - Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Support, services and programs for migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence. A state-wide specialist family violence service that works with women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, their families and t…
TIS National (Translating & Interpreting Service)
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate w…
Please see our 'CALD YOUTH PROGRAMS & SUPPORTS
For more supports and information aimed specifically for CALD youth, please check out our Support Board below.
Meli - Refugee & Asylum Seeker Counselling
If you are a refugee or asylum seeker who has experienced torture and other traumatic events in your country of origin, or while fleeing your country, you can access torture and trauma counselling at Meli.
Cultura Youth Services
Cultura have a number of youth services available. To find out what their current programs and activities check their website out.
GASP
The GASP project is Geelong’s safe and inclusive space for young people aged between 12-25. They provide a range of services and support to ensure that the strength and diversity of LGBTIQA+ young people are valued, cel…
Rainbow Network
FIND A GROUP OR SERVICE FOR LGBTIQA+ YOUNG PEOPLE Search through their directory to connect with LGBTIQA+ groups and services all over Victoria.
Thorne Harbour Health
Offer a growing range of health services and programs aimed at LGBTI communities and people living with HIV.
Drummond Street & QSpace Network
drummond street services supports families and individuals, promotes connected and inclusive communities and drives innovation and research into family support interventions.
QConnect Geelong
Celebrating and supporting Geelong’s LGBTIQA+ community through connection, resources and pride. This is a local volunteer action group created by and for our incredible Geelong LGBTIQA+ community.
QHub
QHub provides co-designed, place-based services to LGBTIQA+ young people, up to age 25, and their families/carers. We provide mental health supports, social connection, and wellbeing initiatives.
The Gordon
The Gordon offers a variety of options for senior secondary students wanting to engage in more hands-on learning.
Saints College Geelong
St Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre Geelong offer full-time and multi-year secondary education and social inclusion programs for young people who are disengaged from mainstream education.
genU Training
genU Training deliver job-ready and nationally-recognised qualifications and vocational short courses.
MacKillop Education
This is a specialist school that suits students whose learning needs and social/emotional behaviours can't be supported properly in mainstream schools.
Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative Career Advice Service
The Victorian Early Leaver Connection Initiative (VELCI), delivered by The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre in collaboration with the Department of Education, supports young people who have left school before completing Yea…
City of Greater Geelong - Youth Development Unit
City of Greater Geelong (COGG) have put together events, activities, groups and hubs for you - the young members of our community. Youth programs are for young people aged 12 - 25 years old unless stated otherwise.
Borough of Queenscliffe
Council works closely with a number of local organisations to provide and facilitate a range of services, programs and activities for children, youth and families. 50 Learmonth St, Queenscliff P: 5258 1377
Surf Coast Shire Youth Development
Our shire is full of vibrant young people who do fabulous things every day. To keep up to date on what we have on offer for the 12-25 -year-old crowd, check out the pages below and be sure to follow ‘Surf Coast Youth’ on…
Leisure Networks
Leisure Networks is inclusive and place-based. We seek to understand the local community context and barriers,. We identify new opportunities and develop programs that are accessible and sustainable.
Centrelink - Youth
Financial help if you’re: -24 or younger and a student or Australian Apprentice, or -21 or younger and looking for work. P: 13 24 90
Pathways from the School Gate
Education and Employment options and pathways for young people aged 15-18+ years who aren't currently in school in the Geelong region.
Inclusive Pathways
To ensure young people have an informed and positive transition from school to occupation, the Inclusive Pathways Trello Board is designed specifically to help young people plan and prepare for careers, transitions, and…
CALD Youth Programs & Supports
Information and Supports available to CALD young people in the Geelong region. Topics cover: -counselling and somewhere to talk -help to stay in school -learning English -getting skills and supports to get a job -visa…
Adulting 101
Getting ready for the next step into adulthood? A handy hints and tips page to help any young person ready to launch!
Work Care Factor
Understand the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace, start conversations, find practical solutions.
Illustrated Guide to Covid Conversations
The Illustrated Guide to Covid Conversations gives you strategies and tools to navigate tough conversations with people who you are trying to support. Ranging from Covid to other challenging topics.
Launch Pad Primary - Parent & Carer Resources
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Launch Pad Secondary - Parent & Carer Resources
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School Wellbeing Hub
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Colac Otway Shire Community Guide
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Wanyaari
Wanyaari have a number of First Nations services to offer, which include employment services, training and workshops.