COMMUNITY

Koolkuna Services

Andrew Waddell — Thu, 19 May 2011 07:09:18 +0000

The Eastern Region Domestic Violence Services Network (ERDVSN), known as Koolkuna, provides a range of services to support individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence. These include:

Koolkuna Women’s Refuge
Supported Housing and Outreach Programme
Koolkuna Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (DVAS)

For more information visit http://www.koolkuna.org.au/index_files/Page488.htm#refuge

CREDITCARE PERTH

Andrew Waddell — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:58:03 +0000

Creditcare Perth provides Emergency Relief and Financial Counselling Services.

EMEREGENCY RELIEF

The service targets individuals and families who are suffering financial difficulties and is open to low income earners and people in receipt of Centrelink Benefits. Assists people who live throughout the Metro area with food cards, utilities and rental arrears.

ER assistance is by appointment only and there is a one day waiting period. Clients can self refer by contacting Creditcare on 9220 1288.

FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES:

Creditcare’s financial counselling services are funded by Commonwealth and State Governments. The services are available to clients from all Metro areas.

Equips the vulnerable and disadvantaged in financial crisis.
Provides short term crisis management and long term prevention strategies.
Includes counselling, educating, analysing, options, negotiating, advocating, mediating, personal financial management (budgeting) and referring.

Financial counselling can assist clients who:

Have debt problems and want options to deal with these.
Cannot meet their financial commitments.
Are spending more than they earn.
Need help to sort out family finances.
Need advice on money management and budgeting.
Are considering Bankruptcy.

Appointments:

Financial Counselling is strictly by appointment only. Financial Counsellors are booked up two weeks in advance.

IS THERE A COST?

No. It is a free and confidential service.

HOW TO ACCESS THE SERVICE:

Clients can either self refer or be referred by a UCW staff member or another government or non government agency by ringing the Inner City Service Centre on 9220 1288.

For more information or to learn about other programs visit: http://www.unitingcarewest.org.au/

Foodbank- An Australia without hunger

Andrew Waddell — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:01:12 +0000

The Foodbank’s aim is to eradicate hunger in the community. Foodbank sources donated and surplus food from the food and grocery industry to distribute to welfare and community agencies that provide food assistance to people in need. Since 2010, 2,283,976 million kg of food has been distributed to those in need.

Foodbank is always looking for volunteers and donations, you can help by contacting Foodbank WA by email wa.info@foodbankwa.org.au or phoning (08) 9258 9277 to discuss the many and varied programs.

To find out more about Food Bank download a short fact sheet here or visit http://www.foodbank.com.au

Forrestfield Play Connect

Andrew Waddell — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:58:24 +0000

There is a PlayConnect playgroup running for children aged 0-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADS like symptoms at the Foothills Information and Referral Service every Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00pm.

If you would like to connect with other families and enjoy play experiences suited to your child you can contact Michelle at Playgroup WA (Inc) 1800 171 882 or playconnect@playgroupwa.com.au

Download a pamphlet with more information here.

Midland Job Link

Andrew Waddell — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:46:53 +0000

Midland Job Link administers the Employment Directions Network (EDN) in the East Metropolition region.

Contact: Jayne Long

Address: 3 The Avenue, Midland 6056

Telephone: 08 9250 1516

Email: jayne@employmentdirections.org.au