Crisis & Emergency Services in Melbourne
What Is This?
This is a where you can find information for welfare services, household emergency relief such as food parcels and vouchers, assistance during financial crisis, and support if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence. Additionally, this category provides links to Emergency Services agencies – inclusive of contacts for natural disasters.
How Is It Funded?
Either free or partially funded with most services provided by not-for-profit organisations. Other supports are funded through government agencies.
How To Access?
You can access these supports by contacting the organisation directly, or by referral from government agencies. Cost is usually free.
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Child Protection Services
After Hours Child Protection Service
A state-wide after hours emergency service that receives new reports, as well as concerns for existing child protection clients who are considered to be at immediate risk and require urgent after hours service.
Melbourne
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
Emergency Services - Fire - Police & Ambulance
Emergency Services, Fire, Police & AmbulanceVictoria's combined source of emergency information and warnings. Not monitored 24/7 - call Triple Zero (000) for emergencies.
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Abuse & Assault Services
inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
IMMIGRANT WOMENS DOMESTIC VIOLENCESERVICE OF VICTORIA INCInTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence specializes in addressing domestic violence within migrant and refugee communities. They provide support services, advocacy, and community education to empower individuals and facilitate healthier, safer lives.
Melbourne
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
General Support Services & Counselling
safe steps Family Violence Response Centre
Safe Steps Australiasafe steps Family Violence Response Centre provides at no cost a range of professional support services for women and children experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member or someone close to them.
Melbourne
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Abuse & Assault Services
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL) is a state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Melbourne
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Sexual Health Centre - Melbourne
Sexual Health Centre, MelbourneWe provide services in the region.
Carlton
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
Victorian State Emergency Service
Victoria State Emergency Service AuthorityVictoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is a volunteer-based organisation, providing emergency assistance to minimise the impact of emergencies and strengthen the community’s capacity to plan, respond and recover, when emergencies occur.
Melbourne
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Counselling
Here 4 You CounsellingFiona views her counselling services as a space for constructive dialogue, where she collaborates with clients to build empowerment and self-awareness. She uses tailored strategies to help clients achieve their personal goals. With extensive experience in diverse settings, Fiona provides effective and compassionate support to individuals from all walks of life, including pre-adolescents, teenagers
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Suicide & Self Harm Information
Domestic and Family Violence Mensline
DvconnectMensline is a free, confidential telephone, counselling, referral and support service especially set up for men.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Domestic and Family Violence Womensline
DvconnectTelephone counselling and refuge referral 24/7 Queensland wide DVConnect, Womensline.
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Abuse & Assault Services
Full Stop Australia
Full Stop Australia offers free confidential, trauma specialist counselling for people of all genders who are impacted by violence and abuse, as well as their friends, colleagues and family members.
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General Child Services
Community & Neighbourhood Centres
Community Service Clubs
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
General Disability Services
Aquatic Sports
Carer Information
Allied Health
Child Youth & Family Health
Noble Care Services
Noble Care Services prioritises clients' unique needs with a dedicated team of support workers, nurses, therapy assistants, and physiotherapists. Our comprehensive allied health services include daily assistance, personal care, transportation, domestic support, and community participation. Physiotherapy offerings cover functional assessments, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation and pain management.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Parents Beyond Breakup
PARENTS BEYOND BREAKUP LTDHelping parents deal with the trauma of separation; a major cause of suicide in Australia. Support is available by phone, email, and in-person & online support groups.
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Abuse & Assault Services
Salvation Army: Crossroads Family Violence Service
Working with youth and families experiencing family violence. Provision of intervention, outreach, case management, counselling and referral.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
State Schools' Relief
State Schools’ Relief is a not for profit organisation that supports the needs of underprivileged Victorian government school students by providing new school uniforms, shoes and educational resources.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
General Support Services & Counselling
Loss & Grief Support Services & Counselling
Suicide & Self Harm Information
Suicide Call Back - National Phone Service
On The Line AustraliaThe Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories: People who are suicidal, people who are caring for someone who is suicidal, people bereaved by suicide or health professionals supporting people affected by suicide.
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General Crisis and Emergency Services
SES, Rural Fire, Lifesavers, Search & Rescue
Team Rubicon Australia
Team Rubicon Australia unites the skills and experiences of Australian Defence Force veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams around the globe.
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Abuse & Assault Services
General Education Programs
Mental Health Services
Sexual Support Services & Counselling
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQIA+)
The Bouverie Centre
. Family therapy where there is a significant behavioural emotional or psychiatric difficulty which is not improving and which is of a serious nature. This includes parent and child/adolescent difficulties which are entrenched; the impact of someone in the family having a serious mental health is...
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General Health Services
Better Health Channel
Better Health Channel provides Internet access to a range of services and information on health issues including: Conditions and Treatments. Healthy Living. Services and Support- Aged care services - Alcohol and Drug Services- Carers, Caring and Respite Services- Child, Family and Relationship ...
Melbourne
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
General Aboriginal Services
Aboriginal Health Services
Aboriginal Support Services & Counselling
Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation
Ngwala Willumbong is an Aboriginal community controlled organisation that aims to provide specialist alcohol and drug (AOD) residential rehabilitation and outreach support to meet the needs of Aboriginal people and their families. Ngwala operate three residential Recovery Centres for men and women. The centres offer a sixteen week highly structured residential program and in