Social, health and community services supporting Cardinia Shire

Emergency Relief



CatholicCare Victoria
Financial and material aid for struggling families and individuals. Service available Monday and Wednesday 9:30am - 11:30 am. No walk ins accepted.

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Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service
Provide emergency relief including food, clothing and financial assistance to people facing crisis. Public showers available for people with no access to one. Belgrave - Monday to Friday 9:00am -12:30pm Cockatoo - Thursday and Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm

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Settlement Services International (SSI)
Emergency Relief (ER) offers short term support to those struggling to afford essentials by providing food, fuel, material aid vouchers. For those with more complex needs, staff connect them to financial, mental health and drug and alcohol services.

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South East Community Links (SECL)
Free and confidential financial counselling, including people affected by storms and floods and are also a provider of NILS for Vehicles. Emergency relief - Immediate support and relief for people with serious money troubles.

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