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Mission - Our simple and practical service ensures that all students can attend school in warmth and comfort with a greater sense of belonging and improved self-esteem, which in turn enhances their educational engagement.
State Schools’ Relief provides support to any Victorian student attending a government school on the advice of the school.
Schools are able to submit an application directly, via our online portal, whenever they believe there is a need to support a student whose family/carers are facing difficulty in providing the appropriate uniform, footwear or educational items for attending school.
Situations include, but are not limited to:
- Unemployment
- Health issues/illness
- Financial difficulties
- Independent living and/or homelessness
- Natural disasters, house fires
- Bereavement
- Domestic violence
All applications are processed within 24 - 48 hours and you will receive confirmation of application/s by email. Orders will then be delivered within 4 working days.
Please contact the Office for further information.
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- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – services and support for families, including:
- Strengthening Parent Support Program – a free program for parents and carers with a child from birth to 18 years, with a disability or developmental delay.
- Regional Parenting Services – support for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years located in regional Victoria.
- Child, family and relationship services – family support services to help parents raise their children.
- Parentline – a confidential counselling and support services for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. The Orange Door – the main way to access Family Services is by talking to the Orange Door. This includes support with wellbeing, challenging behaviour, safety and family violence. Everyone is welcome, services are free and you don’t need a referral.
- Raising Children Network – guidance on supporting school age children, including resources, videos, articles and apps.
- MyTime program – support for parents and carers of children with disabilities. Skilled facilitators provide guidance to help access local services and reliable information.
- Triple P Positive Parenting Program – ideas and strategies to help parents and carers including ways to set routines, manage behaviours and how to take care of yourself. Free parenting courses are available.