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State-wide Phone Numbers

Community ServicesCommunity centres, activities & drop-ins

Festivals, art & markets

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Drug & Alcohol Services

Education, Employment & Training Services

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EmergencyFire, Police, Ambulance000 or 106 if you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment.

Alcoholics Anonymous1300 22 22 22www.aa.org.au/

Alcohol & Other Drug Counselling1800 888 236www.health.vic.gov.au/aod/directline.htminformation & referral

Australian Red Cross8327 7700 or 1800 131 701www.redcross.org.au/

Gambling Help Line1800 858 858www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Gamma Project (for bisexual men)1800 807 663

Gay & Lesbian Switchboard1800 184 527Phone line open 5.30pm – 10.30pm every day.www.switchboard.org.au/

GriefLine 9935 7400www.griefline.org.au/index.html

Lifeline13 11 14www.lifeline.org.au/

MensLine1300 789 978 24 hourwww.mensline.org.au

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline1300 652 820Melbourne 9525 2833 www.na.org.auEmergency Only9341 1040

Public Transport & Timetables131 638

Quit Line 13 78 48Monday to Friday 8am -8pm.www.quit.org.au/

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Seniors Rights Victoria1300 368 821Monday to Friday 10am - 5pmwww.seniorsrights.org.au

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) 9419 3888 or 1800 064 865 For Koorie people, 24 hrs. www.vals.org.au

Victorian AIDS CouncilGay Men’s Health Centre 1800 889 887www.vicaids.asn.au

Victorian Interpreting & Translating Service9280 1941www.vits.com.au

Victoria Legal Aid 1300 792 387Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.15pm.www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/

Victorian Poisons Information Centre13 11 26 or 13 14 50 for translating and interpreting service.www.austin.org.au/poisons

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188 www.wdvcs.org.au/

WIRE (Womens Information Referral Support)1300 134 130

Women’s Legal Service VictoriaLevel 10, 277 William Street, Melbourne8622 0600Toll Free: 1800 133 302admin@womenslegal.org.auMon 10am–1pm, Tues 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Wed 2pm–5pm and Thurs 6.30pm – 8.30pm.www.womenslegal.org.au/

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There are a number of activities available for concession card holders across the City of Port Phillip.Going to the Movies

If you’re a film buff the Astor Theatre in Chapel Street offers cheaper tickets on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Palace Theatre Como on the corner of Toorak and Chapel Streets offers significant discounts for seniors and health care card holders and cut price tickets are available all day Tuesday. The Village Cinema at the Jam Factory at 500 Chapel Street offers a wide range of benefits but you need to become a member first. Membership is free. The Classic Elsternwick at 9 Gordon Street also offers a range of concessions and has the cheapest tickets on a Tuesday.

Swimming

The nearest swimming pools – Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and the St Kilda Sea Baths – all cost money to use but the sea if free and there are some good beaches in the City of Port Phillip.

Sporting Activities

The City of Port Phillip runs a range of free activities throughout the year. In summer the activities include Yoga and Pilates classes, golf clinics for adults and children, sailing classes, women’s outdoor fitness, meditation sessions and paddle-boarding. The program also runs in winter and the activities provided depends on who is available to run the classes. For further information call 9209 6677 or email helpsportsandrec@portphillip.vic.giov.au

Cultural Activities

The St Kilda Festival runs every year in February and offers many different events over the course of a week. Council also runs a number of facilities which are free to attend, including the Gasworks Arts Park in Graham Street, Albert Park, the Gallery at the Town Hall in Carlisle Street, the Linden Gallery in Acland Street.

If you’re a theatre fan Red Stitch offers a year’s subscription at a concessional rate for 8 performances. Also contact your community housing provider and see if they can obtain some free or heavily reduced tickets.

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Staff at Port Phillip Council hold information about local activities and will be able to link you with groups of interest and the community centre best suited to your needs.

Port Phillip Councilwww.portphillip.vic.gov.au9209 6777Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm

1 St Kilda:99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda.

2 South Melbourne:208 - 220 Bank Street, South Melbourne.

3 Port Melbourne:333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne.

Alma Road Community House4 200 Alma Road, St Kilda East.9525 8746 Education courses and social groups like gardening, art, walking and parenting groups available.

Cora Graves Community CentreIntake will need to do a referral to check eligibility for programs.5 38 Blessington St, St Kilda.9209 6738Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pmSocial groups for older people, Arts, exercise and outdoor activities. Social programs for those living in supported residential services and carer support groups and activities

Liardet Community Centre6 154 Liardet Street Port Melbourne.9209 6351Monday-Friday 12.30-4.30pm. Hosts Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre, South Port Information and Support Services, South Port DayLinks.

Mary and Basil Community Garden7 224 Danks Street, Albert Park. Located behind Mary Kehoe Centre.mary.basil.enquiries@gmail.com Community garden.

Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre8 Cnr Liardet and Nott Streets, Port Melbourne.9645 1476Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pmHealth and fitness, drop in art, social games, community garden, disability activity groups including a women’s activity group and more.

Port Phillip Community Groupwww.ppcg.org.au9 161 Chapel Street, St Kilda8598 6600Be involved in extremely low cost gym sessions run at Fitness First, tennis training at Carmellite Tennis Club, swimming at MSAC and bushwalks out of town.

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Port Phillip Libraries

Albert Park: A 319 Montague St, Albert Park.9209 6622.

Emerald Hill:B 208-220 Bank Street, South Melbourne.9209 6611.

Middle Park:C 254-256 Richardson Street, Middle Park.9209 6633.

Port Melbourne:D 333 Bay St Port Melbourne.9209 6644.

St Kilda:E 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda.9209 6655

The library offers free computer, internet and wireless access. The library also has a delivery service for older persons.

Port Phillip Life Activities Club www.life.org.auCall Membership Secretary on 9645 4061 Port Melbourne.For those aged over 50. Range of activity groups including bushwalks, morning walks, dine outs, book groups, Sunday coffee/brunch etc. Need to purchase membership cost moderate, activities free to minimal.

Port Phillip’s Social Support ProgramsPort Phillip Councilwww.portphillip.vic.gov.au/To be linked with your closest service call Port Phillip Council’s intake 9209 6777. Hosted at the local community centres.Social groups for older people like arts, exercise and outdoor activities, social programs for those living in supported residential services and carer support groups and activities.

Sacred Heart MissionWomen’s Housewww.sacredheartmission.orgf 65 Robe St, St Kilda.9536 8464Monday to Friday 11.30am - 3pmOpen-access centre for women. Support workers available to provide information and assistance with a range of issues. Meals (in emergency aid section).

St Kilda Parish Mission Drop in Centreg 101 Carlisle Street, St Kilda.9525 5478Drop In Hours: Mon, Wed and Fri 8.45am – 4pm, Tues and Thurs 8.45am – 2pm.Funded as a mental health service.

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Veg Out Community Garden www.vegout.asn.auh Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer Street, St Kilda.(behind Acland St, near Luna Park). Complete ‘Friends of Veg Out’ registration form (on website) and post with sign-up fee ($10-15) to address on form for access to gardens and own plot when available.

Roomers Magazinewww.roomers.org.au/roomersmag@yahoo.com.au0413 024 528 or 9531 1954Run through Elwood Neighbourhood Learning Centrei 87 Tennyson Street, Elwood.Community arts project for residents of rooming houses and supported accommodation. Magazine comes out 4 times a year and is filled with different pieces of writing and art. If you would like to contribute to the magazine or volunteer as a mentor please contact the provided number.

Other Community CentresContact City of Port Phillip on 9209 6371 for details of groups, meetings and events.

Betty Day Centre Community CentreJ 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda

Mary Kehoe Community CentreK 224 Danks Street, Albert Park

Fishermans Bend Community CentreL Corner Dunstan Parade and Centre Avenue, Garden City

Middle Park Community HubM 254-256 Richardson Street, Middle Park

Sol Green Community CentreN Corner Coventry and Montague Streets, South Melbourne

South Melbourne Community CentreO Corner Park Street and Ferrars Place, South Melbourne (entry to the building on Ferrars Place).

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All the community managed housing agencies across the City of Port Phillip run a number of activities at no cost to tenants. Social Meals

Port Phillip Housing Association (PPHA), South Port Community Housing Group (SPCHG) and St Kilda Community Housing (SCH) all run social meals programs in conjunction with the City of Port Phillip. To find out more either speak to your housing manager or ring the office of the relevant agency.

Art and Craft

All three agencies run a number of classes and groups, including annual art and photographic exhibitions.

Choir

This is a new venture for SCH in 2014. Any tenants who are interested in singing are welcome to attend. No experience is necessary. Classes are taught by a trained musician.

Annual Cricket Match

This is a joint venture between South Port and St Kilda. The matches are generally held around February/March of each year depending on the availability of the ground. No cricketing talents are required! It’s an afternoon of fun with barbeque provided.

Women’s Group

This is run by SPCHG and they provide a range of social activities and events for women tenants at no cost to the tenants.

Street Parties and BBQs

All three agencies organise regular BBQs for tenants. SPCHG also holds an annual street party for tenants.

Shows and events

PPHA holds regular Trivia Nights for tenants. SPCHG is sometimes able to get free tickets to the Melbourne show and various theatre productions. Contact the office to see what’s available.

Gardening Program

PPHA runs a gardening program for interested tenants.

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The Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall1 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda.9209 6777Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Exhibition space for local artists displaying paint, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, textiles, media and installation works.

Gasworks Farmers Market2 21 Graham Street, Albert Park.8606 42008.30am – 1pm on the third Saturday of each monthFarmers Market has Seasonal produce, bring your own bag.

Gasworks Arts Park www.gasworks.org.au3 21 Graham Street, Albert Park.Has a gallery, theatre & ceramics workshops.

South Melbourne Marketwww.southmelbournemarket.com.au4 322-326 Coventry Street, South Melbourne.9209 6295Wed, Sat and Sun 8am – 4pm,Fri 8am – 5pm.Fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, butchers, seafood and poultry, delicatessens homewares, fashion, Night market in summer.

St Kilda Eventswww.stkildamelbourne.com.au/ Check this website for up to date information about upcoming events in St Kilda.

St Kilda Festivalwww.stkildafestival.com.auHeld in early February over a nine day period. See website for festival dates. Free street festival featuring Australian music and interactive activities, from extreme sports to visual arts to comedy and dance classes, to family activities and fun workshops.

St Kilda Twilight Marketwww.stkildatwilightmarket.com5 The O’Donnell GardensThursday evenings during summerDec, Jan & FebA wonderful array of artworks, vintage wear, craft, hand-designed fashion and jewellery, exotic clothes, produce, emerging designers and foods of the world.

Veg Out St Kilda Farmers Marketwww.vegout.asn.au/farmersmarket.html 6 Peanut Farm Reserve, Corner of Chaucer Street and Shakespeare Grove, St Kilda.First Saturday of each monthbetween 8.30am - 1pmFresh, seasonal and organic fruit and veggies, free range eggs and other meats, organic and sourdough breads and more.

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Back2Bikeswww.back2bikes.com.au1 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.Michael King 0416 988 516Recycles bikes as affordable transport for people with special needs and provides bikes for people in need. Also provides affordable servicing for bikes.

Bike Share Melbourne1300 711 590www.melbournebikeshare.com.auSee map for bike docking stations which are located from Melbourne to St Kilda.Designed for short trips across the city. Purchase a casual or annual subscription. One day $2.80 to one year $54. If not already included with bike, $5 Helmets are available at many nearby convenience stores (see website or call)

Public Transport Victoria (Metlink)ptv.vic.gov.au/ PTV provides info about train, tram and bus timetables as well as ticket options and an easy to use journey planner to help you organise your trips.

Community Buswww.portphillip.vic.gov.auFor timetables contact the Community Transport Desk on 9209 6777 Free bus service. Wheelchair and motorized scooter accessible. Routes run Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.

South Port Day LinksLevel 1, Liardet Community Centre, 2 Cnr. Liardet & Nott Streets, Port Melbourne 9646 6362Monday to Friday 8am – 5 pm. Free to small charge.Assists frail aged and people with a disability to participate in activities in and outside the home. Programs include DayLinks Community Transport and more.

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Recharge Points for electric scooters and wheelchairswww.rechargescheme.org.au/A Albert Park Library 319 Montague St, Albert Park.B Christ Church Community Centre 14 Acland St, St Kilda.C Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood House 87 Tennyson St, Elwood.D Port Melbourne Library 333 Bay St, Port Melbourne.E St Kilda Library 150 Carlisle St, St Kilda.F South Melbourne Town Hall 208-220 Bank St, South Melbourne.G South Port Uniting Care 319 Dorcas St, South Melbourne. These are free recharge points, but you need to bring your own charger.

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Barkly Street Medical Centre9534 05311 60 Barkly Street, St Kilda.

Drug Treatment & Support ServiceInner South Community Health www.ischs.org.au Central line 9525 1300Various locations in Port Phillip.Needle and syringe program, alcohol and other drug counselling.

Ngwala Willumbong Co-operative Ltd.Winja-Ulupna (Aboriginal women)Galliamble (Aboriginal men)www.ngwala.org2 93 Wellington Street, St Kilda. 9510 3233Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4pm.Specialist alcohol and drug rehabilitation and outreach support services to the Aboriginal community in Victoria. 24hr residential alcohol rehabilitation centre and counselling.

The Salvation ArmyBridge Program www.salvationarmy.org.au3 12 Chapel Street, St Kilda.9521 2770. Offers a range of alcohol and drug programs including home-based withdrawal service.

The Salvation ArmyHealth Information Exchangewww.salvationarmy.org.au4 29 Grey Street, St Kilda.9536 77031800 627 727Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Referral, clean injecting equipment, information on legal rights, overdose and blood-borne viruses.

Quit Line 13 78 48Monday to Friday 8am -8pm.www.quit.org.au/

Southcity Clinicwww.bml.org.au/what-we-do/clinical-services/southcity-clinic-new5 L3, 607 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 9525 7399. Must be referred from a GP or other healthcare professional. Specialist pharmacotherapy service designed to meet the needs of substance-dependent people who have significant medical, psychiatric and psychosocial problems.

Windana Alcohol and Drug Recoverywww.windana.org.au6 88 Alma Rd, St Kilda.9529 7955Drug withdrawal for young people and adults including supported accommodation, long term rehabilitation and community integration.

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Alma Road Community Housewww.ppcg.org.au1 200 Alma Road, St Kilda East.9525 8746Offer a range of courses and workshops for example, computer courses.

Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre (ESNLC)www.esnlc.com.au2 87 Tennyson Street, Elwood.9531 1954 Offers continuing education for adults, migrants and disengaged learners, literacy classes ($45 for concession card holders), volunteering & internet cafe.

Fitted for Workwww.fittedforwork.org3 Ground Floor, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.9662 4289Women only. Provides interview preparation, business clothing and a range of transition to work and mentoring programs.

Learn for Yourself Albert Parkwww.learnforyourself.org.au4 224 Danks St, Albert Park.(behind Mary Kehoe Centre).9682 5390Monday to Wednesday 10am-6pm.Offers adult education courses in pre-accredited Technology, Music and Art as well as activities. Concession rates available.

Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centrewww.pmnh.org.au5 Liardet & Nott Streets, Port Melbourne. 9645 1476Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pmLow priced courses in computers, English, reading and writing, creative writing, free literacy classes, kitchen skills and employment skills.

Prahran Community Learning Centre6 40 Grattan St, Prahran.9510 7052 Certificates and short courses available for art, computers, English, VET, cooking etc.

Prahran MissionJob Supply Personnelwww.jsp.org.au7 GF 597 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda.9539 5309or8 211 Chapel Street, Prahran.9692 9500 Specialist employment service that assists people who are affected by illness or disabilities to return to suitable paid work.

The Salvation Armywww.employmentplus.com.au9 31 Wellington Street, St Kilda.9520 2000Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.Helps people find employment.

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U3A (University of the Third Age)Mary Kehoe Centrea 224 Danks Street, Albert Park.9696 3495People aged 50+ who are retired or no longer working full-time. Volunteer tutors and course leaders offer an extensive course program to keep brains and bodies active.

Western Institute of Technologywit.vic.edu.aub Lvl 4-5, 220 Albert Road, South Melbourne. Certificates, diplomas and short courses in construction, business, painting and decorating, ESL, digital media and more. Government funded courses available.

Melbourne Polytechnic at Prahran (NMIT)www.nmit.edu.au/melbourne-polytechnic/Prahran Campusc 144 High Street, Prahran

Holmesglenwww.holmesglen.edu.auCity Campusd 332 St Kilda Road, Southbank.1300 360 921

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Whilst the inner city has a number of markets these can often be quite expensive. But it can be worthwhile going to the South Melbourne Market towards the end of the day when there can be some great food bargains.The inner city is also a great place for restaurants and take-away shops. It can be extremely tempting when living in a rooming house to just get take-away rather than cook your own food but often such food is very high in saturated fats, sugars and salt.

Most experts advise that adults should eat at least two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day.

Therefore a healthy diet should include:

• Plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits;

• Cereals, including wholemeal bread, rice pasta and noodles;

• Lean meat, fish and poultry;

• Eggs and nuts

• Low fat milk yoghurts and cheeses.

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It is recommended that you arrive promptly at opening times as some services may run out of food.

Betty Day Centre1 67 Argyle St, St Kilda.99209 6371Attend centre prior to register and show Health Care Card/ Pension Card.

Meals available Monday to Friday at centre 12pm, cost approx. $7 per meal, pay on arrival. Booking required.

Christ Church Community Centrewww.christchurchstkilda.org.au/2 14 Acland Street, St Kilda.9534 9250

Free Open House Meal every Wednesday at 5.30pm.

Emerald Hill Mission, St Peters and Pauls Churchwww.emeraldhillmission.org.au/3 377 Dorcas St, South Melbourne.(corner of Montague and Dorcus St) back building9696 0644

Free dinner Monday and Tuesday at 5pm, Wednesday breakfast at 10am, Friday lunch at 12.30pm. Open house drop in space Monday to Friday 11am-3pm tea and coffee available.

Food VanThe Amberleywww.amberley.org.auThe Gatwick Hotel4 34 Fitzroy Street St Kilda. 9439 8282

Wednesday and Friday evenings 7pm - 8.30pm for meal and community engagement.

Food VanFather Bob Maguire Foundationwww.fatherbobsfoundation.com.au/ Thursday and Sunday at The Gatwick Hotel, 5 34 Fitzroy Street St Kilda. Wednesday at Park Towers, corner of Park St and Cecil Street South Melbourne.9681 3255

Thursday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings 7pm -8.30pm meal and community engagement.

Hare Krishna Templewww.harekrishnamelbourne.com.au6 197 Danks Street, Albert Park.9699 5122

Vegetarian, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast 8.30am sharp, lunch 1.00pm and dinner 5.30pm. Sat and Sun dinner at 6.00pm.

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Lentil As Anythingwww.lentilasanything.com7 41 Blessington St, St Kilda.0430 388 984Everyday 11am- 9pm.Breakfast (weekends only) 10.30am – 12pm Lunch: 12pm-4pm. Dinner: 4pm-9pm.

Not for profit restaurant, customers pay what they can afford or however much they think the food is worth. Vegetarian.

Matthew Talbot Soup Vanwww.vinnies.org.au8 52 Haig St, South Melbourne.

Meals, tea and coffee. Arrives 9pm sharp and then moves to other locations. Runs 7 nights per week.

Meals on WheelsPort Phillip Councilwww.portphillip.vic.gov.auCall Community Care Intake Officer for assessment to see if eligible on 9209 6592.

Meal delivered to home, available Monday to Friday, choice of delivery time, cost approx. $8 per meal.

Middle Park Support GroupOur Lady of Mount Carmelwww.sj-mc.org.au9 Carmelite Hall, 214 Richardson St, Middle Park.9681 9600.

One food parcel per fortnight for Port Phillip residents. Open Wed 9.30-11am.

PMNC Hare Krishnawww.pmnh.org.aua Port Melbourne Neighborhood Centre, Cnr of Nott and Liadet Street, Port Melbourne. 9699 5122

Free vegetarian meal Wednesday’s between 6pm-7.30pm.

Port Phillip Community Groupwww.ppcg.org.au

b 154 Liardet Street, Port Melbourne.Mon-Fri 12.20-4.30pm

Food voucher 1 every 16 weeks. Must live in Port Melbourne.

c 161 Chapel Street, St Kilda9534 0777Only St Kilda residents. Must show proof of residency.

Fresh Fruit and Veg Program available on Mondays from 2pm, alternate weeks depending on Health Care Card number. Bring own bag. Limited food vouchers.

South Port UnitingCared 319 Dorcas St, South Melbourne.

Food parcels available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday’s 1-4pm. One per 6 weeks. Must show Health Care Card. Port Melbourne and South Melbourne residents only.

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Sacred Heart Missionwww.sacredheartmission.orge 87 Grey St, St Kilda9537 1166

Resource room beside cafeteria is open 9am-1pm. Breakfast daily, weekdays 8.30am -10am, weekends/ public holidays 9am-10.30am. Lunch daily 11.45am -1.30pm. Limited material aid.

Sacred Heart Mission Women’s Housef 65 Robe St, St Kilda VIC.9536 8464

Material aid and free cooked lunch available weekdays 11.30am - 2pm. Access to showers (towels and toiletries provided), laundry facilities, internet, telephones and a private sleep room.

St Josephs Missionwww.sj-mc.org.aug St Josephs Hall, 274 Rouse St, Port Melbourne. 9681 9600.

Open Tues and Thurs 9.30am-11am.Food parcel, 1 every 5 weeks. Must live in Port Melbourne and have Health Care Card or Pension Card.

Salvation Army St Kilda Crisis Centre www.salvationarmy.org.auh 29-31 Grey Street, St Kilda.9536 7777 or 1800 627 727

Material aid available 9am-5pm. Must live in City of Port Phillip and present a current concession / Health Care Card.

Salvation Army St Kilda Chapel www.salvationarmy.org.aui 12 Chapel Street, St Kilda.9521 2770

Free Friday cooking group starts at 10.30am and individuals make a meal for their lunch. Lunch provided on Sundays at 12pm.

St Kilda UnitingCare St Kilda Drop-Inwww.stkildaunitingcare.org.auj 101 Carlisle St, St Kilda.9525 5478Mon, Wed & Fri 8.45am – 4.00pmTues &Thurs 8.45am – 2.00pm

For 18-65 year olds who live with serious mental illness in Port Phillip. Breakfast Mon-Fri 8.45am-10.30am, Lunch Mon, Wed and Fri 12pm. Showers, laundry facilities, outings and activities offered.

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St Kilda Gatehousewww.stkildagatehouse.org.auk 36 Greeves Street St Kilda.9534 2500

Monday 12 - 7pm Tues, Thurs and Fri 12 - 5pm.Works alongside those involved in street sex work. Safe, non-stigmatized environment that offers food, clothing, toiletries, someone to talk to, advocacy, and referral services.

St Silas Anglican Church‘Sunday Suppers’www.parishoftheparks.com.au/l Church, 99 Bridport St, Albert Park.9696 5116

All welcome to a free 2-course meal Sundays at 5pm. Food parcels available first Tuesday of every month 10am-12pm however must evidence living in Port Phillip and Health Care Card/ Pension Card.

St Vincent de Paul Societywww.vinnies.org.auBox Hill Call Centre11300 305 330Monday to Friday 10am - 3pmm 43 Prospect Street, Box Hill, 3128.

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The City of Port Phillip is a great place for op shops where you can still pick up some decent bargains. If you’re living in South Melbourne look out for the Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop at 365 Clarendon Street; the Salvos Store at 183 Clarendon Street and the Community Chest Op Shop at 202 Banks Street.

If you’re living in St Kilda check out Sacred Heart Mission’s Op Shops at 87A Grey Street and on the corner of Hotham and Inkerman Streets and the Salvos at 116-118 Carlisle Street. Close by in Albert Park is the South Port UnitingCare Op Show at 115 Bridport Street.

If you’re living in Port Melbourne there’s Vinnies at 326 Bay Street.

There are many local shopping areas such as Carlisle Street, Balaclava, that are home to stores selling clothing and household goods at more affordable prices.

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Centrelinkwww.centrelink.gov.au1 255 High St, Prahran.2 94 York St, South Melbourne.

Appointments: 13 10 21New Start: 13 28 50 Age pension: 13 23 00 Disability: 13 27 17Youth allowance: 13 24 90Welfare Support and Rent Assistance.Phone lines open Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm.May be closed or have limited opening times on public holidays.

Connections Uniting Carewww.connections.org.au3 274 High St, Prahran.9530 0666Offers financial counselling and support.

Port Phillip Community Groupwww.ppcg.org.au4 161 Chapel Street, St Kilda.8598 6600No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) for household items. Conditions apply. Financial counselling.

WHISE (Women’s Health in the South East)www.whise.org.au5 15 Scott Street, Dandenong.9794 8677Covers Portsea to Port Melbourne. No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) for people who are at risk of/ are in/or who have been affected by family violence.

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If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness contact HomeGround or St Kilda Crisis Centre for assessment and referral to appropriate housing.

DHS Housing OfficePublic Housing www.dhs.vic.gov.au1 L2, 120 Clarendon St, South Melbourne.8646 36002 L1, 255 High St, Prahran.9096 9996 Provides assistance with public housing applications.

HomeGround St Kildawww.homeground.org.au3 122 Chapel Street, St Kilda.9537 7711Helps people sustain their public, private or community housing if it is under threat and assist people to find alternative housing where necessary.

Port Phillip Housing Association Ltd (Rooming House)www.ppha.org.au4 Suite 6/22-28 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.9534 5837Provides a range of affordable housing opportunities within the City of Port Phillip.

Southport Community Housing Group (Rooming House)www.spchg.org.au5 259 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne9696 1128 Assists people on low incomes and young people to find affordable housing in Melbourne’s inner south.

St Kilda Community Housing Ltd (Rooming House)www.stkch.org.au6 102 St Kilda Road, St Kilda.9534 1809Provides affordable accommodation for low-income and disadvantaged adults in the St Kilda area.

St Kilda Crisis Centre www.salvationarmy.org.au7 29 Grey St, St Kilda.9536 7777 or 1800 627 727 Provides crisis information and referral for emergency housing and financial assistance for items such as rent in advance.

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Consumer Affairs Victoria.www. consumer.vic.gov.auVictorian Consumer & Business Centre, 8 113 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.8684 6295 or1300 558 181Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Advises and educates consumers, tenants, businesses and landlords on their rights, responsibilities and changes to the law.

Tenants Union of Victoria.www.tuv.org.au9 55 Johnston Street, Fitzroy.9411 1444Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9am - 4.30pm, Wed 1pm - 8pm.Drop-in service available. Informs and educates tenants about their rights.

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JUSTICE CONNECT(formerly known as PILCH) Homeless Persons’ Legal Clinicwww.justiceconnect.org.au1 Held at 29 Grey Street, St Kilda.11800 606 313.Legal service for women Tuesday’s. Call to make appointment.

St Kilda Crisis Centre Legal Aid Servicewww.salvationarmy.org.au2 29 Grey Street, St Kilda.9536 7777 (24-hours) or 1800 627 727 Wednesday fortnightly 2.30pm - 4.30pm. No appointment necessary.

SouthPort Community Legal Servicewww.communitylaw.org.au/southport3 341 Coventry Street, South Melbourne.4 154 Liardet Street Port Melbourne.9525 1300Volunteer lawyers and community workers provide free legal advice Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Call to arrange appointment.

St Kilda Legal Servicewww.communitylaw.org.au/st kilda5 161 Chapel Street, St Kilda.9534 0777Free legal advice and education, as well as outreach services for those affected by family violence and drugs and alcohol.

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Servicewww.vals.org.au1800 064 865Provides legal advice and representation for the Koori community.

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Hot spells are getting hotter and lasting longer in Melbourne. Most of you will be living in rooms and flats that do not have air-conditioning. Staying cool is an essential survival strategy.Here are some tips to help you beat the heat.

Stay hydrated

You should drink two to three litres of water a day even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid ‘fizzy’, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks and do not take salt tablets (unless instructed to by a GP).

Dress for summer

Lightweight, light coloured clothing reflects heat and sunlight and helps your body maintain a normal temperature.

Check on those at risk

Visit at risk individuals such as the sick and elderly at least twice a day and keep an eye on children. Watch for signs of heat-related illness.

Minimise sun exposure

Keep out of the sun as much as possible. If you must be in the sun, wear a shirt, hat and sunglasses. Also make sure you wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, which limits the body’s ability to cope with heat.

Make use of air conditioning

If you don’t have air conditioning, make use of public facilities such as shopping centres, art galleries, cinemas or other air conditioned buildings. Portable fans are also useful in drawing in cool air, or exhausting warm air from a room.

Remember your pets

Pets can be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Make sure they have shade and plenty of cool water to last the day.

Seek medical advice if necessary

For medical advice contact your local GP. For immediate medical assistance telephone 000.

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Inner South Community Heath Service www.ischs.org.auDental Service; General Practitioner;Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Service9525 1300 Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm.1 18 Mitford St, St Kilda.2 341 Coventry St, South Melbourne.3 10 Inkerman St, St Kilda.4 240 Malvern Rd, Prahran.Bulk billing doctor, after hospital care, counselling, dental and women’s services e.g family planning, pregnancy support, pap testing. Min to no cost.

St Kilda Road Clinicformerly Junction Clinic www.alfredhealth.org.au5 L3, 607 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne. 9076 9888. The clinic operates from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Mon to Fri.Care for people with serious mental illness and complex needs. Phone and ask for the community intake service.

Medicare Officeswww.humanservices.gov.au6 Prahran: Shop M53, Pran Central Shopping Centre, 325 Chapel St, Prahran.7 Elsternwick: 384 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick.Prahran: Mon to Fri 9am-5pm. Elsternwick: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.Both sites: Saturday 9am-12.30pm. Sunday closed.

Port Phillip Community Rehabilitation CentreAlfred Healthwww.alfredhealth.org.au8 Hosted at Inner South Community Health Service, 341 Coventry St, South Melbourne. Need to be referred by hospital or GP. 9525 1300. Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm.Consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapist, a social worker, rehabilitation doctor, nurse and allied health assistants. Minimal costs.

Port Phillip Councilportphillip.vic.gov.au/immunisation.htm 9029 6777Various sites.Immunization schedule venues and times for free government supplied vaccines.

Prahran Missionwww.prahranmission.org.au9 211 chapel Street, Prahran.General Inquiry 9510 9055Psycho-social rehabilitation for adults living with a mental illness. Drop-in, structured day programs, home-based outreach support; community aged care packages.

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Sacred Heart Mission www.sacredheartmission.orgHands on Health Clinic (HHC)A 1/99 Grey Street, St Kilda (Cnr Robe St).9536 8456.Doctor and Nurse ClinicB 87 Grey St, St Kilda. 9690 9144.Call for hours.Hands on Health Clinic offers: massage, physiotherapy & accupunture; podiatry & optometry; dental checks; chiropractic services; & counselling. Payment of $2 requested.Access to the Doctor & Nurse Clinic is in partnership with Inner South Community Health Service. The GP is available Monday- Wednesday. A Nurse is available on Thursday.

St Kilda Super Clinicwww.ipn.com.au/medical-centres/victoria/st-kilda-superclinic.htmlC L1, 156-160 Acland Street, St Kilda.9525 5766 Bulk billing doctors and physiotherapy available.

Sacred Heart Mission - Home CareD 67 Robe Street, St Kilda.9536 8466You will need an assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS). Call ACAS 9076 6314 or be referred to ACAS via a hospital or GP. Assists frail and elderly people to remain at home. Services include personal care, light maintenance, shopping and meal provision, transport etc. The cost is income based.

The Salvation ArmyAccess Health Clinic (AHC);Health Information Exchange Program (HIEP). www.salvationarmy.org.auE 29-31 Grey Street, St Kilda.9536 7780 or1800 627 727Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.Non-appointment based. AHC links individuals to mainstream health services. HIEP is a confidential needle/syringe program providing safe injecting and safe sex materials as well as information and referral.

RhED (Resourcing Health and Education in the Sex Industry)www.sexworker.org.au/F 10 Inkerman Street, St Kilda.9534 8166 or1800 458 752Health, safety and legal information for sex workers. Open Tues to Thurs 1pm- 5pm and Fridays as a sex worker only space 1pm -10.30pm.

Victorian Aboriginal Health Serviceswww.vahs.org.au186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy9419 3000Provides a comprehensive range of health & well-being programs including: Medical; Nursing; Dental; Community Programs; Financial Counselling; Family Counselling; Womens’ & Childrens’ Services.

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St Kilda Community Housing Ltd would like to thank the following people for their advice and input:

David Springle [Southport Community Housing Group]Matt Kent [Southport Community Housing Group]Richard James [Port Phillip Housing Association]Liban Yusuf [Port Phillip Housing Association]Dean Briggs [St Kilda Community Housing Ltd]Miranda Elliot-Michielsen [St Kilda Community Housing Ltd]Hayley Pitman [Social work student on placement]Katra Shumbayaonda [Social work student on placement]

Designer: Simon Kosmer [River to my people]Project Manager: Mandy Leveratt [St Kilda Community Housing Ltd]

This project was kindly supported by a City of Port Phillip Community Support Grant

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If you have any questions or feedback regarding this publication please contact:

St Kilda Community Housingaddress: 102 St Kilda Road, St Kilda.telephone: 9534 1809email: mleveratt@stkch.org.auwebsite: www.stkch.org.au

If you have any questions regarding local services please contact:

City of Port Phillip Councilwww.portphillip.vic.gov.au9209 6777Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm

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