Parent/family support

1800 My Options

Victorian service funded by the state government, run by Women’s Health Victoria. State-wide information service, providing information and referrals for sexual and reproductive health - particularly on contraception, unplanned pregnancy and sexual healthcare.

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Anglicare Parent Zone

A range of parenting groups.

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Berry Street Victoria

Berry Street Foster Care Welcomes carers from a diverse range of different backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

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Bestchance Child and Family Care

In home parent support including information and referrals for families with young children.

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Cardinia Shire Council

Program for young mums up to 25 years with a child from birth to 1 year.

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CatholicCare

Parenting after separation. Parenting orders program

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Kooweerup Regional Health Service

Provides a range of care, health, medical, community and home care services. Services include residential aged care including dementia care, Hospital ; medical inpatient care, respite care, Transitional Care , Early Parenting unit – including Specialist Breast feeding (Lactation) consultation. Outpatients – Allied Health including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Diabetes Education, Youth, District Nursing , Home care packages and in-home support. Health Promotion including art group, Mens shed, community exercise and Forget me not café ( support for carers and people living with dementia).

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Launch Housing

Launch Housing is a Melbourne-based community organisation that delivers homelessness services and life-changing housing supports to disadvantaged Victorians. Launch Housing provide Private Rental Support, Crisis Accommodation, Homelessness Services, Education First Youth Foyer and Housing Support.

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OzChild

Integrated family services. Family support, goals based to support parenting and families over 3-6 months. Weekly visits outreach service.

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Parents without Partners

Peer support for sole parents.

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ParentZone Hub

ParentZone Hub is a multi-agency and service Community Hub for parents, children, carers and the broader community of Cardinia. Parent Education Programs, Webinars, Community Programs, Playgroup, Information and Support Service options, Volunteering Opportunities, Rooms for Hire. Onsite facilities include Community Computer Kiosk, Kitchenette Facilities and Maternal Child Health Services.

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The Orange Door

The Orange Door is a free service for women, children and young people experiencing family violence, and families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children.

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Young Mothers Transition Program

The Young Mothers Transition Program (YMTP) provides support for young mothers up to 22 years old in the South East region to access education and employment. YMTP assists young mothers to complete education and training, develop foundational parenting skills and healthy relationships which will in turn promote better outcomes for themselves not only as young mothers but as women whilst also increasing stability and opportunity for their child/ren.

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