Wellbeing Assistance
Cranbourne Information and Support Services
CISS acts as a one-stop-shop for information and support and provides a range of crisis services to the local Casey South community. Many people in our area struggle on a limited income, and find it hard to make ends meet.
CISS can sometimes assist with providing:
- food
- petrol
- chemist prescriptions
- baby goods
- Myki Day Passes, and
- other emergency support
Telephone interpreters can be utilised if required.
Eligibility:
Clients must live in the City of Casey (South) and be able to show current identification with their name and local address (usually a Centrelink Card or Driver’s Licence).
Restrictions do apply.
Contact:
Please drop in to CISS or phone on 5996 3333 to see if we can assist.
Education assistance program
CISS, in conjunction with the Salvation Army Cranbourne Community Support Services, delivers a year long program to financially support families with the cost of education.
This can consist of uniforms, books and other expenses.
The main time for this support is the end of the year and the start of the new school year, from November to February.
Financial support comes from the Salvation Army, R. E. Ross Trust and donations through CISS from various sources.
Eligibility:
You may be eligible for the education assistance program if you are a low income earner with school aged children and you live in the City of Casey (south). Criteria apply.
Contact:
Julie or Doug at CISS on 5996 3333.
156 Sladen Street, Cranbourne
(03) 5996 3333
Find out more about CISS here.