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1www.bmllen.com.au • BMLLEN Youth Services Directory 2017/2018

2017/2018 Youth Services Directory ForewordThe Brimbank/Melton Local Learning and Employment Network (BMLLEN) is an independent not for profi t organisation funded by the Victorian Government, Department of Education (DET).Our aim is to improve education, training and employment outcomes for young people in the municipalities of Brimbank and Melton.BMLLEN is governed by a Committee of Management which is made up of a range of people from industry, government, education and training providers, and the local community. We are a strategic networking organisation that brokers partnerships for and between education and training providers, businesses and industry, community organisations, parents and families, and young people, to achieve our strategic goals.

This directory is also available electronically on the BMLLEN website: www.bmllen.com.au

Acknowledgements:

The Brimbank/Melton LLEN collated the information and produced this directory. We need to thank our researcher Allison Milsom and organisations who have assisted with providing accurate information for this directory.

Disclaimer:

Information in this directory was current as of August 2017 to the best knowledge of the BMLLEN and is intended as a guide only. Check information with relevant organisations. The Brimbank/Melton LLEN accepts no liability for errors or omissions and for any liability to any person in respect to any action taken or taken in reliance on the accuracy of contents of this publication.

Amendments:

The information contained in this directory can change quite frequently. Amendments, corrections and updates for the next edition may be forwarded to: Brimbank/Melton LLEN, Level 1, 13-15 Lake St Caroline Springs 3023 Phone: 9361-9306 Fax: 9361-9399 Email: [email protected]

BMLLEN Youth Services DirectoryContents

Australian Apprenticeship Support Centres ........................................................................................................2Group Training Companies ................................................................................................................................3 Career Counselling ............................................................................................................................................5 Counselling........................................................................................................................................................6 Disability Employment Services .......................................................................................................................12 Disability Services ...........................................................................................................................................13 Education & Training ........................................................................................................................................17 Employment .....................................................................................................................................................22 Health...............................................................................................................................................................25 Homework Clubs/Tutoring ...............................................................................................................................30 Housing Services .............................................................................................................................................31 Legal Services ..................................................................................................................................................34 Leisure .............................................................................................................................................................36 Mental Health ...................................................................................................................................................39 Refugee Services ..............................................................................................................................................41

2 BMLLEN Youth Services Directory 2017/2018 • www.bmllen.com.au

Australian Apprenticeship Support Centres

Organisation MEGT Australian Apprenticeship Centre

Service Description Information & advice on new apprenticeships scheme delivering apprenticeship information about training,

traineeships and apprenticeships

Contact Information Suite 2 The Harvester Centre

2 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9312 7511

Fax: 9312 7522

Email [email protected]

Website www.megt.com.au

Other Information Free Service, Self Referral

Organisation Apprenticeship Support Australia

Service Description Australian Apprenticeship Centre delivering apprenticeship information about training, traineeships and

apprenticeships

Contact Information 446 Collins Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 1300 363 831


Website www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au

Organisation MAS National

Service Description Career advice, recruitment / apprenticeship and training support (mentoring)

Contact Information Ph: 1300 627 628


Website www.masnational.com.au

Organisation Apprenticeships Matter

Service Description Providing employment and training for apprentices and trainees


Website www.appsmatter.com.au

Organisation Sarina Russo



Website www.sarinarusso.com.au

Organisation Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Service Description On-line information and resources for Australian Apprenticeship Support Centres. Other service providers and

people interested in apprenticeships or traineeships will fi nd this a useful starting point

Contact Information Free call: 1800 338 002

Level 3 10 Queen Street Melbourne

Website www.aapathways.com.au

Other Information Also available as an App: AUSAPP Pathways


Group Training Companies

Organisation Apprenticeships Group Australia

Service Description Apprenticeship Services providing employment and training for apprentices and trainees

Contact Information 301 Foleys Road

Deer Park 3023

Ph: 9307 4900

Website www.aga.com.au

Organisation AFL Sports Ready/AFL Arts Ready


Contact Information Ph: 8413 3501

Website www.afl sportsready.com.au

Organisation BGT Employment Training and Youth Services (BALLARAT)



Ph: 03 5333 8600

Website www.bgt.org.au

Organisation MEGT Sunshine



Website www.megt.com.au




Website www.sarinarusso.com.au

Organisation Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry



Website www.victorianchamber.com.au

Organisation WPC group



Website www.wpcgroup.org.au

Organisation NECA Education and Careers



Website www.necaeducation.com.au

Organisation ATEL Apprentices Trainees Employment Limited



Website www.atel.com.au

Organisation Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre



Website www.aigroupapprentices.com.au


Organisation GForce Employment Solutions (GEELONG & BALLARAT)



5222 6399

Website www.gforce.org.au

Organisation VACC

Service Description Providing automotive apprenticeships/traineeships


Email: [email protected]

Website www.autoapprenticeships.com.au

Organisation The Service Crew

Service Description Providing apprenticeships/traineeships in the hospitality fi eld


Website www.theservicecrew.com.au

Organisation CVGT



Website www.cvgt.com.au


Career Counselling

Organisation AMES Australia St Albans

Service Description Job Services Australia Provider: English language, education, with focus on employment and settlement support for

newly arrived young people 18-25yrs

Contact Information 16 Victoria Square, Victoria Crescent

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9366 0433

Fax: 9367 8769

Website www.ames.net.au

Organisation Youth Now

Service Description Specialising in career and transition programs for young people

Contact Information 80b Harvester Road

c/o-Visy Cares Hub

Sunshine 3020

PO Box 901

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8311 5800


Website www.youthnow.org.au

Organisation Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services

Service Description Specialising in career and transition services for young people who have not completed Year 12 and have either left

school or are considering leaving

Contact Information 239 Station Road

Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 1000


Website www.djerriwarrh.org.au

Organisation CareersFast Track

Service Description CareersFast Track provides careers-life counselling, work force development and human resources training

solutions for individuals and workplaces


Website www.careersfasttrack.com.au


Counselling

Organisation Baptcare Family Services – Baptist Community Care

Service Description Support programs include:

Foster care, in home family support, support for parents & children living with mental health issues, support for

families caring for a child with a disability, support for children with disabilities

Contact Information 25 Norwood Crescent Moonee Ponds

Phone: 9373 3800

Fax: 9373 3810


Website www.baptcare.org.au

Other Information Mon-Fri 9-5pm

Free Service. For families in cities of Moonee Valley & Brimbank. Disability services available for most Western

Region. Referral by worker or self-referral

Organisation Brimbank City Council

Service Description Counselling, youth support, advocacy, Youth Hub

Contact Information 301 Hampshire Rd

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9249 4000


Website www.brimbank.vic.gov.au

Organisation Good Shepherd Youth & Family Services

Service Description Financial counselling, Youth participation & access, family support, Step- Out (includes Building Blocks, a playgroup

for young parents with pre-school children)

Contact Information 354 Main Road West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 8312 8800

Fax: 9364 3733


Website www.goodshepvic.org.au

Other Information Mon-Fri 9-5pm Free Service. Eligibility; anyone who lives, works or studies in Brimbank (includes Melton for school

focused youth service)

Organisation Relationships Australia Sunshine Family Relationship Centre (FRC)

Service Description Counselling for adolescents & children, family violence programs, meditation service

Contact Information 1 Clarke Street

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 0444

Fax: 9312 0425

Level 1

4 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8311 9222

Email [email protected] [email protected]

Website www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Other Information Mon, Tues & Fri 9am-5pm

Wed, Thurs 9am-8pm

Mon, Wed & Fri 9am – 5pm

Tues & Thurs 9am – 9pm


Organisation Mackillop Family Services Western Region Parenting Services

Service Description Specialist support services to vulnerable & disadvantaged children & young people

Contact Information 390-392 High Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 9680 8444

Website www.mackillop.org.au

Other Information 9-5pm. Free service. Referral; parents & workers. Self referral or worker referral with parent’s permission

Organisation Melton City Council

Service Description Youth Services 6801 Outreach Program

Contact Information 193 Barries Rd

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 7200

Fax: 9743 9970

121 Calder Park Drive

Taylors Hill 3037

Ph: 9747 5422


Website www.melton.vic.gov.au

Other Information For young people experiencing diffi culty in their lives


Service Description Youth Mentoring Project

Contact Information 193 Barries Rd

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 7200

Fax: 9743 9970


Taylors Hill 3037

Ph: 9747 5422



Other Information Supports disconnected young people aged 12-25 to build self confi dence and a positive sense of self

Organisation Youth Law (Young People’s Legal Rights Centre)

Service Description Specialist state-wide community legal centre for young people. Drop in legal clinic Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri

2-4:30pm. Friday Finds Fri 1-4:30pm Front Yard Youth Services. Telephone legal information and consultations

Contact Information Co-Located at Front Yard

19 King Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9611 2412

Fax: 9620 3622


Website www.youthlaw.asn.au

Other Information Provide free & confi dential legal advice to young people. Eligibility; must be aged under 25 years of age

Organisation Caroline Chisholm Society

Service Description Face to face counselling, telephone counselling, supported crisis accommodation (limited), in home family support,

alternating groups on parenting & depression, material aid-baby goods, maternity clothes

Contact Information 1 Darebin Road

Caroline Springs 3023

Ph: 9361 7000

977 Mt Alexander Road

Essendon 3040

Ph: 9361 7000


Website www.carolinechisholmsociety.com.au


Organisation CatholicCare

Service Description Family Services, counselling & support

Contact Information 3 Wingfi eld Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9689 3888


Website www.ccam.org.au

Organisation Foundation House

Service Description Provides direct services to clients in the form of counselling, advocacy, family support, group work, psych-

education, information sessions and complementary therapies (for clients that have been effected by trauma or

torture)

Contact Information 161 Harvester Rd

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 93008670

Website www.foundationhouse.org.au

Organisation Switchboard Victoria

Service Description Provides free telephone counselling, referral information services for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and

intersex communities

Contact Information PO Box 21291

Little Lonsdale Street

Melbourne 8711

Ph: Offi ce 9663 2474

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm

QLife (Counselling)

1800 184 527

3pm- midnight 7 days


Website www.switchboard.org.au

Organisation IPC Health

Service Description Communication service, counselling, support groups, education and health promoting programs

Contact Information St Albans

1 Andrea Street

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9296 1200

Fax: 9366 2086

Deer Park

106 Station Road

Deer Park 3023

Ph: 9219 7142

Fax: 9363 7110

Sunshine

122 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 5000

Website www.ipchealth.com.au

Organisation The Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights

Service Description Free case support for Muslim Women. Coaching and support to cope with family confl ict, problems at school, legal

issues, relationship issues, racial vilifi cation, health & wellbeing, housing etc.


Clifton Hill 3068

Ph: 9481 3000

Fax: 9481 3001


Website www.ausmuslimwomenscentre.org.au


Organisation Josephs Corner

Service Description Support service to families living with drug and alcohol addiction

Contact Information 3 Birmingham Street

Yarraville 3013

Ph: 9315 2680

16-36 Guinane Street

Hoppers Crossing 3029

Ph: 9315 2680

13-25 Bellin Street

Laverton 3028

Ph: 9315 2680


Website www.josephscorner.org.au

Organisation Kids Help Line

Service Description 24 hour telephone service providing counselling for young people.

Contact Information 1800 551 800


Website www.kidshelp.com.au

Organisation Lifeline Australia

Service Description 24 hour confi dential phone counselling


Website www.lifeline.org.au

Organisation Mercy Grief Services

Service Description Counselling – by appointment. Children/adolescent support groups for registered clients of service, community

education sessions. Bereavement service

Contact Information 3 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 5700


Website www.mercy.com.au

Organisation MacKillop Family Services

Service Description Specialist support services to vulnerable & disadvantaged children and young people.

Contact Information 118 Commercial Road

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9680 8444

Fax: 9396 1814

Website www.parentslink.org.au

Organisation Open Family Australia – White Lion

Service Description Outreach, counselling, support for disconnected young people

Contact Information 155 Roden Street

Melbourne 3003

Ph: 1300 669 600

Fax: 8354 0830


Website www.openfamily.org.au


Organisation Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WESTCASA)

Service Description Counselling service that aims to facilitate the healing of victim/survivors of sexual assault and work towards the

elimination of sexual violence in our society

Contact Information 53 Ballarat Road

Footscray Vic 3011

PO Box 443

Footscray Vic 3011

Ph: 9687 5811 (Counselling)

9687 8637 (Administration)

1800 806 292 (24 hour crisis line)

Fax: 9687 8960


Website www.westcasa.org.au

Other Information Services are available to women, men and young people 12 years and over who are victims/survivors of sexual

assault

Organisation Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association Inc

Service Description Offer a range of services, refer to website for more details

Contact Information 7/6-12 South Road

Braybrook 3019

Ph: 9396 1922

Fax: 9396 1923

30 -32 Lennox Street

North Richmond 3121

Ph: 9428 9078

19/134 Springvale Road

Springvale 3171

Ph: 9546 2699


Website www.avwa.org.au

Organisation Victoria Legal Aid

Service Description Legal information, advocacy, criminal, infringement clinics and family law

Contact Information Level 1, 474 Ballarat Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9300 5333

Legal Aid Helpline 1300 792 387


Website www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Organisation Visy Cares Hub (managed by Youth Junction Inc)

Service Description Provides range of support services for young people in Western region, including, Brimbank Youth Services, Centre

for Multicultural Youth, Centrelink, Headspace Western Melbourne, Youth Now, Youth Junction, YSAS drug and

alcohol, Inclusion Melbourne and Legal Aid, Sunshine Youth Legal Centre, Victoria University Youth Junction

Contact Information Visy Cares Hub

80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9091 8200

Fax: 9091 8203


Website www.youthjunctioninc.net.au


Service Description Melton Youth Services – Other Programs: Careers Expo, Mentoring Project

Contact Information 193 Barries Road

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 7200

Fax: 9743 9970

Taylors Hill Youth Community Centre


Taylors Hill 3037

Ph: 9747 5422



Other Information Melton Youth Advisory Network (MYAN) & Youth Advisory Council & Teenage Holiday Program


Organisation Carers Victoria

Service Description Young Carers Respite Program

Support for young carers to fi nd balance between caring responsibilities, education commitments and time for

themselves

Contact Information Level 1

37 Albert Street

Footscray 3011

PO Box 2204

Ph: 1800 242 636

9396 9500

Fax: 9396 9555


Website www.carersvictoria.org.au

Other Information At risk of not completing secondary or vocational education due to caring responsibilities. Must live in Western

Region. Free Service. Eligibility; Students up to year 12 that have signifi cant caring responsibilities for a family

member who has disability, is frail, aged or experiences a mental or chronic illness

Organisation Victoria Police Caroline Springs

Service Description Youth Resource Offi cers

Contact Information Youth Resource Offi cer & Community Liaison

221 Caroline Springs Boulevard


Ph: 9361 4700

Fax: 9361 4799


Website www.police.vic.gov.au

Organisation Victoria Police Sunshine

Service Description Youth Resource Offi cers

Contact Information Youth Resource Offi cer & Community Liaison

497 Ballarat Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 3333

Fax: 9313 3300



Disability Employment Services

Organisation MatchWorks St Albans

Service Description Job Services Australia Provider & Disability Employment Services

Contact Information 358-360 Main Road West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9367 8000

Fax: 9367 9000

Website www.matchworks.com.au

Organisation MatchWorks Sunshine


Contact Information Shop T 62 Sunshine Plaza

Service Street

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9312 2200

Fax: 9312 2299



Organisation MatchWorks Melton


Contact Information Shop CM001

Woodgrove Shopping Centre

High Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 9746 6344

Fax: 8746 2622


Organisation WCIG

Service Description Disability Employment Services Provider

Contact Information Melton

51 Bakery Square

Melton 3337

Ph: 9743 0189

Sunshine

Shop 2

27-35 Clarke Street

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9311 9411

St Albans

352 A&B Main Road West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9364 6199

Website www.wcig.org.au

Organisation Wesley Employment services / United from 1st July 2017


Contact Information Footscray

154 Nicholson Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 8199 6200

Sunshine

Outreach

Ph: 8199 6200

Melton

Outreach

Ph: 8199 6200

Website www.wesleyemployment.com.au


Disability Services





Contact Information 25 Norwood Crescent Moonee Ponds

Phone: 9373 3800

Fax: 9373 3810




Free Service. For families in cities of Moonee Valley & Brimbank. Disability services available for most Western


Organisation Brimbank City Council

Service Description Access for all Abilities Program. Increasing access to inclusive recreation opportunities and community support for

people with a disability



Other Information Eligibility; anyone with a disability

Organisation Melton South Community Centre

Service Description Sunrise Women’s Group – Social groups for women who have a disability

Contact Information 41 Exford Road

Melton South 3338

Ph: 9747 8576

Fax: 9747 0677


Website www.meltonsouth.org.au

Organisation Department of Education & Training

Service Description Student wellbeing programs for students with disabilities


1 McNab Avenue

Footscray 3011

Ph: 8397 0300


Website www.education.vic.gov.au

Organisation Scope Aust

Service Description Scope is a not- for- profi t organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria to thousands of children and

adults with physical and multiple disabilities. Scope was formerly known as the Spastic Society of Victoria

Contact Information North West Regional Offi ce

177 Glenroy Road

Glenroy Vic 3046

Ph: 8311 4000

Website www.scopeaust.org.au


Organisation Victoria University

Service Description Certifi cate 1 in Transition Education; Western Futures is a program for young people who have a range of special

learning needs, it will increase work readiness, community awareness, independence and understanding and

knowledge of employment options

Contact Information Footscray Nicholson Campus

Crn Nicholson & Buckley Streets

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9919 4000 (Switchboard)

St Albans Campus

McKechnie Street

St Albans 3021


Website www.vu.edu.au

Organisation Yooralla Community Hub

Service Description Day Service

Contact Information 1 Andrea Street

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9310 8704

Website www.yooralla.com.au

Organisation Department of Health and Human Services

Service Description Regional intake and response service


Website www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability

Organisation Community Transition Support Program (CTS)

Service Description The CTS initiative is a DHHS funded program working with 22 specialist schools in the North West Melbourne

Region. The aim of CTS is to build capacity of the specialist schools and broker cross sector partnerships to improve

further education and training, employment and community participation outcomes for students with disabilities

Contact Information 420 Victoria Street,

Brunswick 3056

Ph: 9940 1445


Website www.nwcts.org.au

Organisation Merrimu Services

Service Description Day services, work education, activities, op-shop, lawn mowing service

Contact Information Cnr Kurunjang Drive & Walsingham Crescent

Melton 3337

Ph: 9971 2118

114 McKenzie Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 9971 2188

Organisation Mambourin Enterprises

Service Description Day services, pre-vocational programs, recreational activities, working and community programs

Contact Information Head Offi ce

159 Derrimut Drive

Derrimut 3030

Ph: 9008 2430

Melton

1 Collins Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 9971 5927

Sunshine

50 Stanford Street

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9364 7999

Website www.mambourin.org

Organisation Uniting Wesley

Service Description Uniting Wesley’s Pathways to Employment program offers a pre-employment support service to school leavers

who are eligible for DHHS Futures for Young Adults (FFYA) funding, NDIS School Leavers Employment Support

(SLES) funding or Individual Support Packages (ISP). Participants will participate in a range of training, work and life

opportunities

Contact Information 154 Nicholson Street

Footscray

Ph: 0438 866 822

Website [email protected]


Organisation ORS Group

Service Description Disability Employment Services Provider, Rehabilitation, Psychological Counselling, Injury prevention and wellness

services, Employee Assisted Program, Job in Jeopardy

Contact Information Suite 6 2 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9311 2677

Website www.orsgroup.com.au

Organisation SensWide Employment (Hearing Impaired Service)


Contact Information 7 City Place

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8620 7155

TTY: 9614 3062

Website www.senswide.com.au

Organisation Jobs West


Contact Information 399 Melton Highway

Taylors Lakes 3038

Ph: 8390 7966

Website www.jobs-west.com.au

Organisation Advanced Personnel Management (APM)


Contact Information Melton

47 Bakery Square

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 2061

St Albans

3/163 Main Road West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9366 0344


Website www.apm.net.au

Organisation Campbell Page


Contact Information Sunshine

Level 1 Suite 2

25-27 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8326 4077

Taylors Lakes

Suite 12 Level 1 Offi ce Precinct

399 Melton Highway

Taylors Lakes 3038

Ph: 8362 6111

Website www.campbellpage.org.au

Organisation Scope (Aust) St Albans Day & Lifestyles


St Albans 3021

Ph: 9366 7433

Website www.scopeaust.org.au

Organisation Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)


Website www.autismspectrum.org.au


Organisation St John of God Accord

Contact Information 551 Melton Highway

Sydenham 3037

Ph: 8468 1150

1300 002 226


Website www.accorddisability.org.au


Service Description Disability services to support students with a disability


Website www.vu.edu.au/current/students/campus/life/advice/support/disibility/support

Organisation Melton Regional Industries Garden & Horticultural Maintenance, Food

Ballarat Regional Industries (BRI)

Contact Information 10 Production Road

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 3611

Website www.bri.org.au

Organisation YouthNow

Service Description Work Experience Placements for people with a disability


Level 2 80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8311 5800

PO Box 901

Sunshine 3020



Other Information Fee for Service

Organisation National Disability Coordination Offi cer (Deakin University)

Service Description The NDCO program aims to improve the transition of people with a disability aged from 15 years into tertiary

education and employment


Website www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/administrative-divisions/equity-diversity/student-access/ndco

Organisation Centrelink

Service Description Refer to website for a range of disability services

Contact Information 13 24 90

Website www.humanservices.gov.au

Organisation Karingal Training

Contact Information 20 Hertford Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9311 0777

Website www.karingaltraining.org.au



Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 1000



Education & Training

Organisation AMES Australia St Albans

Service Description Job Services Australia Provider: English language, education, with focus on employment and settlement support for

newly arrived young people 18-25yrs

Contact Information 16 Victoria Square, Victoria Crescent

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9366 0433

Fax: 9367 8769


Organisation Brotherhood of St Laurence

Brotherhood Youth Employment Project

Service Description Transition to work Program -Employability skills and careers identifi cation program with work experience and

apprenticeship/traineeship employment prospects at completion


Website www.bsl.org.au/services/young-people/transition-to-work/

Organisation CommUnity +

Service Description Adult education, legal service, family services, neighbourhood houses

Contact Information Head Offi ce

822 Ballarat Road

Deer Park 3023

Ph: 1800 266 675

Suite 2-4 & 6-8

30 – 32 East Esplanade

St Albans 3021

Ph: 1800 266 675


Website www.comm-unityplus.org.au


Service Description Offers a range of education and training programs including courses that can lead to work in child care, education

support, disability support and aged care.

Reconnect program can help with transition to work or further education and training


Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 1000

Fax: 8746 1050

34 Gap Road

Sunbury 3429

Ph: 8746 1000

Fax: 8746 1050

266 Hampshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9009 7900

Fax: 9009 7930




Service Description L to P Program aims to assist young people with barriers to clock up driving hours


Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 1000

Fax: 8746 1050




Service Description Melton Youth Services Reconnect Program


Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 7200

Fax: 9743 9970



Other Information Provides confi dential support to young people to stay at home until they have skills to become independent



Service Description Melton Youth Services Launch Pad Youth Internet Cafe


Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 5372

Fax: 9743 9970



Other Information Provides supervised internet & email access. A youth worker is available to provide assistance to young people on

internet related issues, such as school projects, research, emailing & internet surfi ng. A meeting place for 12-25

year olds. Weekdays 3-6pm

Organisation Centre for Adult Education (CAE)

Service Description Pre-VCE, VCAL & VCE

Contact Information 253 Flinders Lane

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9652 0611

1800 601 111

Fax: 9654 7840


Website www.cae.edu.au

Organisation Foundation House

Service Description Provides direct services to clients coupled with referral, training and education roles aimed at developing and

strengthening the resources of various communities and service providers

Contact Information 161 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9300 8670

Website www.foundationhouse.org.au

Other Information To advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people from refugee backgrounds who have experienced

torture or other traumatic events


Service Description Communication service, counselling, support groups, education and health promotion programs


1 Andrea Street

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9296 1200

Fax: 9366 2086

Deer Park

106 Station Road

Deer Park 3023

Ph: 9219 7142

Fax: 9363 7110

Sunshine

122 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 5000

Fax: 9313 5060



Service Description Youth mentoring programs, education & training for young people, case management etc.


Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 0500

Fax: 8746 5060



Other Information Eligibility: residing in Western Region. Self –referral disabled access. Interpreters available


Organisation Melbourne City Mission – Hester Hornbrook Academy

Service Description Programs for disengaged young people, young mums program, VCAL programs

Contact Information 3/6 – 12 South Road

Braybrook 3019

Ph: 8311 5400

Visy Cares Hub

80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8625-4489

Website www.melbournecitymission.org.au

Other Information Eligibility: ages 16-25

Organisation RMIT City Campus

Service Description Education & Course Providers

Contact Information General Enquiries

RMIT University

Postal Address

GPO Box 2476

Melbourne 3001

Ph: 9925 2000

Address

124 La Trobe Street

Melbourne 3000

Website www.rmit.edu.au

Organisation Scripture Union Victoria

Service Description Scripture Union’s ELEVATE is a framework for Christian-based community development work in schools. It

emphasises the importance of relationships, community development, teamwork and partnerships. The framework

is inspired by the way Jesus engaged with his community and other well-tried strategic principles

Contact Information 455 Springfi eld Road

Mitcham 3132

Ph: 9482 5700

Website www.suvic.org.au


Service Description VCE Programs



Footscray 3011


1300 842 864



Service Description Certifi cate 1 in Transition Education

This program is intended to support learners with permanent intellectual disabilities to develop the skills to fi nd the

most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school



Footscray 3011


St Albans Campus

McKechnie Street

St Albans 3021




Service Description GOTOVU; is an interactive web portal for future and prospective students of Victoria University to view frequently

asked questions and make and manage enquiries. Includes links and brochures related to courses, services, fees/

charges, scholarships, applying and more

Website http://gotovu.custhelp.com



Service Description VET in Schools; allows students in years 10, 11 & 12 to get a head start on their education & career path

Contact Information VU College

Footscray Nicholson Campus

Po Box 14428

Melbourne 8001

Ph: 9919 7760

Fax: 9919 8817



Organisation Gordon Institute TAFE

Service Description Offers a large range of TAFE courses

Contact Information 2 Fenwick Street

Geelong 3220

Ph: 5225 0800

1300 851 428

Website www.thegordon.edu.au

Organisation YWCA Victoria

Service Description Services for women including housing, training, mentoring programs & in-school programs

Contact Information Level 1/ 210 Kings Way

South Melbourne 3205

Ph: 8341 8700

Fax: 8341 8744

Website www.ywca.net

Organisation Youth Central

Service Description Youth Central offers a range of information and advice on issues like jobs, study, travel, money and events in your

local area - wherever you live in Victoria - whilst offering opportunities to participate

Contact Information Youth Central

Offi ce for Youth

50 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne 3000


Website www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Organisation Youth Now

Service Description Specialising in career and transition programs for young people

Contact Information 80b Harvester Road

c/o- Visy Cares Hub

Sunshine 3020

PO Box 901

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 8311 5800



Organisation Bacchus Marsh Community College (The Laurels)

Service Description Courses in; Aged Care, Childcare, IT, Hospitality, Community services, Floristry, Horticulture

Contact Information 229 Main Street

Bacchus Marsh 3340

Ph: 5367 1061

Website www.thelaurels.org.au


Organisation VicSEG New Futures

Service Description Courses in; Childcare, Aged Care, Community Services etc available in Braybrook. Specialise in assisting and

training refugees and new arrivals

Contact Information 11 Munro Street

Coburg 3058

Ph: 9383 2533

Website www.vicsegnewfutures.org.au

Organisation VFA Learning

Service Description Specialising in fi tness, massage courses and children’s services

Contact Information VFA Learning Melbourne

Level 6 131 Queens Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 8578 1211

1300 304 238

Website www.vfalearning.vic.edu.au

Organisation Integrity Business College

Service Description Specialising in Business/IT courses

Contact Information Suite 2 Level 1

902 Mt Alexander Road

Essendon 3040

Website www.integritybusinesscollege.com


Employment

Organisation Centrelink Offi ce Sunshine

Service Description Income support, referral to Job services Australia, English literacy & Social Work Service


Sunshine 3020

Employment Services: 132 850


Organisation Centrelink Offi ce Watergardens

Service Description Income support, referral to Job services Australia, English literacy & Social Work Service

Contact Information 1/399 Melton Highway

Watergardens 3038



Organisation Centrelink Offi ce Melton

Service Description Income support, referral to Job Services Australia, English literacy & Social Work Service

Contact Information Woodgrove Shopping Centre

Via Barries Road

Melton 3337



Organisation Centrelink Sunshine

Service Description Provides career counselling, assistance with resumes and other employment related assistance. Financial

assistance

Contact Information 34 – 35 Dickinson Street

Sunshine 3020



Organisation Centrelink Offi ce Footscray

Service Description Provides career counselling, assistance with resumes and other employment related assistance. Financial

assistance

Contact Information 75 Moore Street

Footscray 3011



Organisation AMES Sunshine

Service Description Job Services Australia Provider

Contact Information Level 1 24 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9311 2100


Organisation AMES St Albans


Contact Information Shop 16 Victoria Square

St Albans

Ph: 9367 5204



Organisation Job Prospects Sunshine


Contact Information Offi ce 7 Sunshine Market Place

80 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9312 7206


Website www.jobprospects.com.au

Organisation Job Prospects Watergardens



399 Melton Highway

Taylors Lakes 3038

Ph: 8390 9950

Fax: 8361 5579

Website www.jobprospects.com.au




2/30 – 32 East Esplanade

St Albans 3021

Ph: 13 15 59

Sunshine

151 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 13 15 59

Taylors Lakes

Level 1 Suite 2

Watergardens Town

Centre

Taylors Lakes 3038

Ph: 13 15 59

Melton

262-266 High Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 13 15 59

Website www.sarinarusso.com

Organisation The Salvation Army Employment Plus



81 Main Road West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 13 61 23

Sunshine

Suite 2 & 3 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 13 61 23

Melton

Suite 6 3 Alexandra Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 13 61 23

Website www.employmentplus.com.au

Organisation MAX Employment Watergardens


Contact Information Level 1 479A Station Street

Taylors Lakes 3038

Ph: 9217 9200

Website www.maxsolutions.com.au

Organisation MAX Employment Sunshine


Contact Information Unit 3 Level 1

25 – 29 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9300 8900

1800 625 350

Website www.maxsolutions.com.au


Organisation MatchWorks Melton


Contact Information Shop CM001

Woodgrove Shopping Centre

High Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 9746 6344

Fax: 8746 2622


Organisation MatchWorks St Albans


Contact Information 358-360 Main Road West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9367 8000

Fax: 9367 9000


Organisation MatchWorks Sunshine


Contact Information Shop T62 Sunshine Plaza

Service Street Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9312 2200

Fax: 9312 2299


Organisation Youth Central

Service Description Youth Central offers a range of on-line resources, information and advice on issues like jobs, study, travel, money

and events in your local area - wherever you live in Victoria - whilst offering opportunities to participate

Contact Information Youth Central

Offi ce for Youth

50 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne 3000


Website www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au


Health


Service Description Youth & Women’s Health Nurses, alcohol & other drug services, dental & counselling, physiotherapy, podiatry,

occupational therapy, diabetes worker, Living Well Program


1 Andrea Street

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9296 1200

Fax: 9366 2086

Deer Park

106 Station Road

Deer Park 3023

Ph: 9219 7142

Fax: 9363 7110

Sunshine

122 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 5000

Fax: 9313 5060


Other Information M-F 8:30-5pm. Charges may apply to some services. Eligibility: Voluntary, disabled access. Interpreters available


Service Description Young Carers Group


Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 0500

Fax: 8746 5060


Organisation Action Centre (Family Planning Victoria)

Service Description Sexual Health Issues


94 Elizabeth Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 1800 013 952 (Free Call)

Ph: 9660 4700

Fax: 9650 8567


Website www.fpv.org.au

Other Information Covers all Victoria. Eligibility; must be under 25yrs of age.

Clinic Hours Monday – Friday 11am – 6pm

Organisation The Women’s Hospital

Service Description Young Women’s Health Program

Contact Information Royal Women’s Hospital

Level 1

20 Flemington Road

Parkville 3052

Ph: 8345 2000 (main reception)

Ph: 8345 2127 (young women’s health program)

Website www.thewomens.org.au

Other Information Provides support, pregnancy care and education for young pregnant and parenting women 19 years old and under

Organisation Adolescent Health Clinic

Service Description Free adolescent health service (diabetes clinic and endocrinology)

Contact Information Sunshine Hospital

176 Furlong Road

St Albans 3021

Ph: 8345 1616

Fax: 8345 1079

Website www.wh.org.au

Other Information Covers Western Region. Must be under 18 years of age. Free service, GP referral and Medicare card required,

Disabled access


Organisation Department of Adolescent Medicine

Service Description Adolescent Medicine, Young People’s Health Service, Chronic Illness Peer Support Programme, Eating Disorders,

Gender Service

Contact Information Postal Address

Department of Adolescent Medicine,

50 Flemington Road

Parkville 3052

Outpatient Clinic

Level 1/East

Specialist Clinic Reception Desk D

50 Flemington Road

Parkville 3052

Ph: 9345 6180

Fax: 9345 5034


Website www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/

Organisation Drug Health Services

Service Description Alcohol & Drug support program for women

Contact Information Adult & Specialist Services

3-7 Eleanor Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 8345 6682


Other Information Women over 17yrs and children up to school age who live in the Western Region

Organisation Drug Health Services

Service Description Brief counselling interventions/alcohol & other drug support to young people & their families, withdrawal services,

secondary consultation, family counselling, mental health screening, outreach, detox programs

Contact Information Youth & Family Services

49 Nicholson Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9689 5533

9689 5570

Fax: 9687 2749


Other Information Young people from 10-21 (up to 25 for detox program) years of age and their families who live in the Western

Region

Organisation Eating Disorders Victoria

Service Description Confi dential phone service providing eating disorder information and advice


1300 550 236


Website www.eatingdisorders.org.au

Organisation Gatehouse Centre

Service Description Assessment and treatment of child abuse

Contact Information Royal Children’s Hospital

Level 1 East Reception C

Flemington Rd

Parkville 3052

Ph: 9345 6391

Ph: 9345 5522 (after hours crisis care)


Website www.rch.org.au/gatehouse


Organisation Cohealth Healthworks

Service Description Includes Needles & Syringe program, Drop in centre for injecting drug users

Contact Information 4-12 Buckley Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9448 5511

Fax: 7000 1822

Website www.cohealth.org.au

Other Information Self referral, Free service


Service Description Communication service, counselling, support groups, education and health promoting programs.


1 Andrea Street

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9296 1200

Fax: 9366 2086

Deer Park

106 Station Road

Deer Park 3023

Ph: 9219 7142

Fax: 9363 7110

Sunshine

122 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 5000

Fax: 9313 5060


Organisation Josephs Corner

Service Description Support service to families living with drug and alcohol addiction

Contact Information 3 Birmingham Street

Yarraville 3013

Ph: 9315 2680

16 – 36 Guinane Street

Hoppers Crossing 3029

Ph: 9315 2680

13 – 25 Bellin Street

Laverton 3028

Ph: 9315 2680


Website www.josephscorner.org.au

Organisation Melbourne City Mission

Service Description Young & Pregnant Parenting Program provides case management, secondary consultation and a drop off service for

young parents aged 16 – 25 years and their children who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness

Contact Information 19 King Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9611 2458



Organisation Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

Service Description Sexual & health clinic, education & training and other services

Contact Information 580 Swanston Street

Carlton 3053

Ph: 1800 032 017 (Free Call)

Ph: 9341 6200

Fax: 9341 6279

Website www.mshc.org.au

Organisation Royal District Nursing Service- Homeless Program

Service Description Homelessness assistance

Contact Information RDNS Homeless Persons Program

551 Kings Street

West Melbourne 3003

Ph: 1300 334 455

Website www.rdns.com.au

Other Information Referral only



Service Description Voyage Alcohol & Other Drug Services; provides community based treatment services to people over the age of

16 years whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs directly and their parents, partners and other family

members


St Albans 3021

Ph: 9296 1200


Organisation Western Region Centre Against Sexual Assault (WESTCASA)

Service Description Counselling service that aims to facilitate the healing of victim/survivors of sexual assault and work towards the

elimination of sexual violence in our society

Contact Information 53 Ballarat Road

Footscray 3011

PO Box 443

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9687 5811 (Counselling)

9687 8637 (Administration)

1800 806 292 (24 hour crisis line)

Fax: 9687 8960


Website www.westcasa.org.au

Other Information Services are available to women, men and young people 12 years and over who are victim/survivors of sexual

assault.

Organisation Women’s Health West

Service Description Family violence support and health information

Contact Information 317-319 Barkly Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9689 9588

Fax: 9689 3861

Website www.whwest.org.au

Organisation Youth Substance Abuse Service

Service Description Drug & Alcohol intervention for young people having problems with substance abuse.

Contact Information YSAS Head Offi ce

Level 1 131 Johnston Street

Fitzroy 3065

PO Box 2950

Fitzroy Vic 3065

Ph: 9415 8881

1800 458 685 (free confi dential support M-F 9am – 8pm)

Also operates from Visy Cares Hub, 80b Harvester Rd Sunshine

Ph: 9091 8200


Website www.ysas.org.au

Organisation Child Protection Services

Service Description Responsible for protecting young people from abuse and violence and investigating reports of abuse

Contact Information DHS Footscray

71 Moreland Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 1300 360 462

After hours 13 12 78

Fax: 9275 7277


Organisation Sunshine Hospital (Women’s Clinic)

Service Description Team will provide support to those women & their families planning to have their baby at Sunshine Hospital and

need extra assistance with their social, emotional or physical concerns

Contact Information Sunshine Hospital

Level 1

176 Furlong Road

St Albans 3021

Ph: 8345 1727

Fax: 8345 1691


Organisation Djerriwarrh Health Services (DJHS)

Service Description Operates from a number of facilities, these include Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital, Melton Health,

Grant Lodge, Melton Community Health Centre, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs

Community Health Centre

Contact Information Bacchus Marsh & Melton Regional

Hospital

35 Grant Street

Bacchus Marsh 3340

Ph: 5367 2000

Fax: 5367 4537

Melton Community Health Centre

Cnr Yuille & High Sts

Melton 3337

Ph: 8746 1100

Fax: 9743 8640

Bacchus Marsh Community Health

Centre

35 Grant St

Bacchus Marsh (enter via Turner St)

Bacchus Marsh 3340

Ph: 5367 9674

Fax: 5367 4274

Caroline Springs Community Health

Centre

Level 1 13-15 Lake St


Ph: 9361 9300

Fax: 9361 9399

Melton Health

195-209 Barries Road

Melton West 3337

Ph: 9747 7600

Fax: 8746 2072

Grant Lodge Residential Care

6 Clarinda Street

Bacchus Marsh 3340

Ph: 5367 9627

Fax: 5367 8023

Website www.djhs.org.au


Homework Clubs/Tutoring

Organisation Edmund Rice Homework Club

Service Description ERCRS seeks to improve the lives of, and opportunities for, children and young people of a disadvantaged

background by supporting them in their education and providing them with access to free learning support along

with a range of social activities throughout the year

Contact Information 121-179 Griegs Road

Truganina 3029

Ph: 9366 6436


Website www.ercrs.com.au

Other Information Open Offi ce hours 9 – 5:30pm

Organisation Brimbank Libraries

Service Description Find out about study support and homework help available in the Brimbank area and online



Website www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

Organisation Sydenham Neighbourhood House Homework Club

Service Description Homework help for Secondary students (excludes second language subjects). Spots are limited, bookings and

enrolment form required

Contact Information Sydenham Neighbourhood House

Level 1 1 Station Street

Taylors Lakes 3038

Ph: 9249 4224


Website www.sydenhamneighbourhoodhouse.org.au

Other Information Thursdays 4 – 5:30pm,School Term only

Organisation Stevenson House

Service Description KUMON - Tutoring for primary and secondary students in Maths and English.

Contact Information 10 Stevenson Crescent

Caroline Springs

Ph: 9363 5137

Contact Zakiah 0431 649 853 or zakiahzainy@hotmail com



Other Information Monday & Thursday 3.30pm – 6.30pm/ Contact Kumon for costs


Housing Services

Organisation Good Shepherd Youth & Family Services (St Albans Youth Housing)

Service Description Case management support to young people housed in transitional housing. Outreach support

Contact Information 354 Main Rd West

St Albans 3021

Ph: 8312 8800

Fax: 9364 3733


Website www.goodshep.org.au

Other Information SASHS referral is the entry point for all youth housing. Free Service. If housed there are rental & bills to be paid.

Eligibility; 15-25 yrs who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Organisation Salvation Army Social Housing service (SASH Western)

Service Description Transitions, housing support, emergency housing

Contact Information 6/147 Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9312 5424

Website www.salvationarmy.org.au/sashs

Other Information Attends Melton City Council 3 days per week

Organisation Salvation Army Westcare- Transitional Support accommodation for youth (TSAY)

Service Description Supported accommodation & outreach support for young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming

homeless. Properties managed by SASHS

Contact Information 34 Devonshire Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9312 3544


Website www.salvationarmy.org.au/sashs/westcare

Other Information Eligibility16-20yrs Free Service Mon-Fri 9-5pm. If housed there is rent, utilities & food to pay for. Referral through

Brimbank/Melton entry point at SASHS

Organisation Unison Housing

Service Description Housing information and referral, Housing Establishment Fund

Contact Information 112 - 122 Victoria Street

Seddon 3011

Ph: 1800 825 955 (Free Call)

9689 2777

Fax: 9689 2279

Website www.unison.org.au

Organisation Melbourne Youth Support Service (MYSS)

Service Description State wide telephone information and referral service for young people aged from 16-24, who are homeless or at

risk of homelessness


Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9614 3688




Organisation Royal District Nursing Service- Homeless Program

Service Description Homelessness assistance

Contact Information RDNS Homeless Persons Program

551 Kings Street

West Melbourne 3003

Ph: 1300 334 455

Website www.rdns.com.au

Other Information Referral only.

Organisation Front Yard Youth Services

Service Description Provides the following services; Centrelink (2 days per week), Young People’s Health Service, Youth Law, Reconnect,

Melbourne Youth Support, Allied Health (provided linked in with the service)


Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9611 2411

1800 800 531


Other Information Open Mon-Fri 9am – 8 pm and Sat & Sun 10am – 6pm

Organisation Iramoo Youth Refuge

Service Description Short term crisis accommodation, up to 6 weeks, 16-25 years old. Life skills education


Footscray 3011

Ph: 9687 0733

Fax: 9687 0534



Service Description Gateway Reconnect Program is a state wide early intervention program that aims to prevent youth homelessness.

Its aim is to improve the level of communication, engagement and connectedness of young people who are

homeless or at risk of leaving home

Contact Information Based at Front Yard Youth Services

19 King Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9611 2452

1800 825 955 (24 hour homelessness assistance)




Service Description Young & Pregnant Parenting Program provides case management, secondary consultation and a drop off service for

young parents aged 16 – 25 years and their children who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness


Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9611 2458




Service Description Western Region Accommodation Program (WRAP) provides short-term, crisis, supported accommodation for young

people aged from 16-25




Other Information The average stay is 6 weeks and young people are assisted to fi nd more suitable stable long-term housing and

support


Organisation Breakthru

Service Description Psychiatric disability support programs & housing services


St Albans 3021

Ph: 9365 9500

Fax: 9923 6165


Website www.breakthru.org.au

Other Information Eligibility: must be experiencing mental health issues

Organisation YWCA Victoria

Service Description Services for women including housing, training, mentoring programs & in-school programs

Contact Information Level 1 210 Kings Way South

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 8341 8700 (Reception)

Fax: 8341 8744

Website www.ywca.net


Legal Services

Organisation CommUnity + (Legal Assistance)

Service Description Legal Advice & Casework, Community Legal Education, Law Reform & Advocacy

Contact Information Brimbank/Melton Legal Centre

Melton Offi ce

Melton Library

Schebler Meeting Room

Level 1

31-35 McKenzie Street

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 5240

St Albans Offi ce

Level 1 358 Main Road West

St Albans Vic 3021

Ph: 8312 2020


Website www.comm-unityplus.org.au

Other Information Drop-in clinics are by appointment only – Ph: 8312 2020 (St Albans) or 9747 5240 (Melton) to book

Organisation West Justice

Service Description This refugee legal service provides free legal assistance to clients of refugee background

Contact Information Level 1, 72 Buckley Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9689 8444

Fax: 9689 8155

Sunshine Youth Legal Centre

80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9091 5237

Fax: 9091 8207


Website www.westjustice.org.au

Other Information Does not provide migration advice

Organisation Victoria Legal Aid

Service Description Legal information, advocacy, criminal, civil and any other legal problems

Contact Information Level 1 474 Ballarat Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9300 5333

1300 792 387 (Legal Help/ Advice Line)


Website www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Organisation Youth Law (Young People’s Legal Rights Centre)

Service Description Specialist state-wide community centre for young people. Drop in legal clinic 2-4 Mon, Tue, Thur. 10 – 4 Fri

(specifi cally fi nes) Front Yard Youth Services. Telephone legal information and consultations

Contact Information Co-Located at Front Yard

19 King Street

Melbourne 3000

Ph: 9611 2412

Fax: 9620 3622


Website www.youthlaw.asn.au

Other Information Provide free & confi dential legal advice to young people. Eligibility: must be aged under 25 years of age


Organisation The Youth Junction Inc-Sunshine Youth Legal Centre

Service Description Provides a free walk in legal service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Appointments Tuesday and Thursday.

Offers legal assistance in relation to fi nes and infringements, criminal matters, motor vehicle accidents, debt,

intervention orders, tenancy and referrals


80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9091 8237


Website www.youthjunction.net.au

Other Information For young people aged under 25


Leisure

Organisation Brimbank City Council Youth Services

Service Description Offers a range of programs and support for young people in Brimbank, these include school holiday programs,

learner driver programs, graffi ti art, dance and youth leadership programs


80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9249 4110


Website www.brimbankyouth.com

Organisation Good Shepherd Youth & Family Services (Youth Participation & Access)

Service Description Programs run at youth centre targeting newly arrived young people in St Albans


St Albans 3021

Ph: 8312 8800

Fax: 9364 3733



Organisation Police Victoria

Service Description Youth Resource Offi cer

Contact Information Sunshine

497 Ballarat Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9313 3333

Fax: 9313 3300

Caroline Springs

221 Caroline Springs Boulevard


Ph: 9361 4700

Fax: 9361 4799


Organisation West Sunshine Community Centre

Service Description Recreation & wellbeing programs

Contact Information 25 Kermeen Street

West Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9249 4555

Fax: 9249 4351


Website www.westsunshinecc.org.au

Organisation Melton South Community Centre

Service Description After school activities for 7 – 14 year olds, school terms only

Contact Information 41 Exford Road

Melton South 3338

Ph: 9747 8576

Fax: 9747 0677


Website www.meltonsouth.org.au



Service Description Melton Youth Services – Other Programs: Careers Expo, Mentoring Project


Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 5357



Other Information Melton Youth Advisory Network (MYAN) & Youth Advisory Committee, Youth Magazine & Teenage Holiday Program


Service Description Melton Youth Services Launch Pad Youth Internet Cafe


Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 5372



Other Information Provides supervised internet & email access. A youth worker is available to provide assistance to young people on

internet related issues, such as school projects, research, emailing & internet surfi ng. A meeting place for 12-25

year olds. Weekdays 3-7pm

Organisation Derrimut Community Centre (YMCA)

Service Description School holiday program, early learning, OSHC for children attending Derrimut Primary School and St Lawrence

Primary School

Contact Information 30 Lennon Parkway

Derrimut 3030

Ph: 9307 4700


Website www.childrensprograms.ymca.org.au

Organisation Kingswim

Service Description Pool facilities

Contact Information 2 Makland Drive

Derrimut 3030

Ph: 8358 5831


Website www.kingswim.com.au

Organisation YMCA Kororoit Creek Aquatics/ELC

Service Description Pool, school holiday program, early learning, OSHC for children attending Kororoit Creek Primary School

Contact Information 5 Millport Drive

Burnside Heights 3023

Ph: 8358 0700


Website www.childrensprograms.ymca.org.au

Organisation Melton City Council – Melton Waves

Service Description Learn to swim, Wave Pool, spa, fi tness classes, gymnasium

Contact Information 206 Coburns Road

Melton 3337

Ph: 9747 4333


Website www.meltonwaves.com.au


Organisation Brimbank City Council – Sunshine Leisure Centre

Service Description Learn to swim, Gymnasium

Contact Information 5 Kennedy Street

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9249 4615


Organisation Brimbank City Council – St Albans Leisure Centre

Service Description Learn to swim, Gymnasium

Contact Information 90 Taylors Road

Keilor Downs 3038

Ph: 9249 4635



Mental Health





Contact Information 25 Norwood Crescent

Moonee Ponds 3039

Ph: 9373 3800

Fax: 9373 3810




Free Service for families in cities of Moonee Valley & Brimbank. Disability services available for most Western


Organisation Breakthru

Service Description Services for people who have a severe psychiatric illness and associated disabilities. Psychiatric disability support

programs & housing services


St Albans 3021

Ph: 9365 9500

Fax: 9923 7255


Website www.breakthru.org.au

Organisation Beyond Blue

Service Description Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever

their age and wherever they live


Hawthorn West 3122

Ph: 1300 22 46 36

Ph: 9810 6100

Fax: 9810 6111


Website www.beyondblue.org.au

Other Information Eligibility; individuals with depression & anxiety or 3rd parties concerned about someone with anxiety and

depression

Organisation Headspace Western Melbourne

Service Description Mental health and counselling, alcohol and other drug services, general health and education and employment

opportunities


80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9927 6222

Fax: 9312 1757

Website www.headspace.org.au

Other Information Eligibility: 12-25 years of age. Some fees may apply


Organisation Orygen Youth Health

Service Description Providing clinical services, research & training on youth mental health

Contact Information Head Offi ce:

35 Poplar Road

Parkville 3052

Ph: 9342 2800

1300 679 436

Fax: 9342 2941

In Patient Unit:

35 Mavis Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 8345 7550

1800 888 320 (Triage)

Website www.orygen.org.au

Organisation Cohealth Youth Residential Rehabilitation program

Service Description Rehabilitation service for young people that are experiencing mental health issues. Psychosocial rehab with group

working/goal setting

Contact Information 5 Bent Street

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9448 5504


Other Information 24hr on call response. Participants contribute to the cost of food etc. Eligibility; young people 16 – 25 years who

have a diagnosed mental health issue

Organisation Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health Service

Service Description Services for children and adolescents with signifi cant mental health problems

Contact Information Level 2 Sunshine Private

147 – 149 Furlong Road

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9345 4877

Triage: 1800 445 511

Fax: 9345 5501

Website www.rch.org.au

Organisation SANE Australia

Service Description Confi dential phone service providing mental health information and assistance



Website www.sane.org

Organisation Western Region Outreach Service (WROS)

Service Description Psychiatric, disability, rehabilitation & support services. Young person’s mental health programs



Other Information Eligibility: must be 16 years and over. Must have a diagnosed mental health issue

Organisation Mid-West Area Mental Health Service – Melbourne Health

Service Description Provides mental health services

Contact Information Harvester Clinic

4a Devonshire Road Sunshine

Ph: 9288 7000

Website www.nwmh.org.au


Refugee Services

Organisation Edmund Rice Homework Club

Service Description ERCRS seeks to improve the lives of, and opportunities for, children and young people of a disadvantaged

background by supporting them in their education and providing them with access to free learning support along

with a range of social activities throughout the year

Contact Information 121-179 Griegs Road

Truganina, 3029

Ph: 9366 6436


Website www.ercrs.com.au

Other Information Open Offi ce hours 9 – 5:30pm

Organisation Good Shepherd Youth & Family Services (Youth Participation & Access)

Service Description Programs run at youth centre targeting newly arrived young people in St Albans


St Albans 3021

Ph: 8312 8800

Fax: 9364 3733



Organisation Jesuit Social Services

Service Description Settlement Program, helps to improve social interaction, build capacity and foster a sense of belonging for men,

women, children and families

Contact Information 58 Holland Court

Flemington 3031

Ph: 9376 2033

Visy Cares Hub

80b Harvester Road

Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9091 8200


Website www.jss.org.au

Organisation Migrant Resource Centre North West Region

Service Description Youth program focus on settling newly arrived refugees and families

Contact Information 20 Victoria Crescent

St Albans 3021

Ph: 9367 6044

Fax: 9367 4344


Website www.mrcnorthwest.org.au

Organisation Asylum Seekers Resource Centre

Service Description Asylum seeker aid, health & advocacy. Food-bank, counselling, health, employment and support

Contact Information 214 – 218 Nicholson Street

Footscray 3011

Ph: 9326 6066


Website www.asrc.org.au

Other Information Eligibility; Must be an asylum seeker


Organisation Immigrant Health Clinic for Children & Adolescents

Service Description Multidisciplinary assessment service for recently arrived children of a refugee background

Contact Information Royal Children’s Hospital

Desk A5

Flemington Road

Parkville 3052

Ph: 9345 5522 (switchboard)


Website www.rch.org.au

Organisation The Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights

Service Description Free case support for Muslim Women. Coaching and support to cope with family confl ict, problems at school, legal

issues, relationship issues, racial vilifi cation, health & wellbeing, housing etc.


Clifton Hill 3068

Ph: 9481 3000

Fax: 9481 3001


Website www.ausmuslimwomenscentre.org.au


Service Description Western Young People’s Independent Network (WYPIN); works with newly arrived and refugee backgrounds who

want to make a difference aged between 12-25 years

Contact Information 3/6- 12 South Road

Braybrook Vic 3011

Ph: 8311 5421

Website www.wypin.org.au

Organisation Red Cross

Service Description Provide various services to support refugees, asylum seekers, immigration detainees and other people who are

vulnerable as a result of migration

Contact Information 23-47 Villiers Street

North Melbourne VIC 3051

GPO Box 9949

Melbourne Vic 3001

Ph: 8327 7700

1800 131 701 (free call)

Fax: 8327 7711

Website www.redcross.org.au

Organisation Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

Service Description Various programs for young people


Sunshine 3020

Ph: 9300 8600

Fax: 9300 8650


Website www.spectrumvic.org.au


Organisation AMES



Shop 16 Victoria Square

St Albans

Ph: 9367 5204

Sunshine

Level 1 24 Devonshire Rd

Sunshine

Ph: 9311 2100


Organisation VicSEG New Futures

Service Description Courses in Childcare, Community services. Specialise in assisting and training refugees and new arrivals

Contact Information 11 Munro Street

Coburg Vic 3058

Ph: 9383 2533

Website www.vicsegnewfutures.org.au

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