SUPPORT AND REFERRAL

Food Aid

Torquay Food Aid is a voluntary community organisation which was established in 1992 to support families and individuals in need in the Torquay area. It basically provides a weekly box of food to those in need. At Christmas time special food hampers are also delivered, along with presents-enquiries>>

Post Natal Depression support (local)
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Raphael Centre (St John of God's Postnatal Depression Service)
11 Fenwick Street, Geelong Vic  3220
Telephone : 03 5221 7333
Facsimile  : 03 5221 9766
E-mail :info.geelong@sjog.org.au
web site
http://www.sjog.org.au


The Good Shepherd Buying Service (Victoria)
is a free statewide telephone service that assists people on low incomes who have a concession card to purchase new essential household items such as: fridges, washing machines, furniture, and medical appliances, by negotiating discount prices with a network of traders.
This service, when combined with a no interest loan offers low income consumers real savings on the cost of obtaining essential household goods. The Good Shepherd Buying service is a telephone service operating:
Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm Ph: 03 9417 4666


Environment Victoria's Green Renters Guide - Sustainable Living Tips for Renters
Are renters legally able to change their showerheads?
How can you make your toilet waste less water when you don’t have dual flush?
Sometimes it’s not easy to find answers to these questions, so Environment Victoria has put together the Victorian Green Renters’ Guide, to answer these and more. It’s full of suggestions which can be done on a shoe string budget, and the guide also includes information on government rebates, a checklist for people looking for a new place to rent, and an explanation of renting law in Victoria.

The Victorian Green Renters’ Guide can be downloaded from:
http://www.envict.org.au

It’s free.