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Support Services

Help in the holidays

Christmas and New Year is a difficult time of year for many people and families. The added stress and financial commitments can mean people experience difficult situations in their personal lives. There are community supports to help you.

 

Please click here for details of services who are here to help.

Early Help Family Service

Early Help Family Service (EHFS) is an early intervention program that provides tailored support to families, meeting their individual needs.

 

It was established to:

  • Support families to be resilient and have safe, supportive, and enduring relationships.
  • Assist families to be more connected to and engaged in their culture and communities.
  • Support families to access specialist services and participate in education, training, and other wellbeing activities.
  • Assist families to navigate the health system, increase social connection and build parental confidence.

Pakenham Secondary College can refer families to the Early Help Family Service.

 

Families can also contact MacKillop Family Services directly.

 

For more information or to make a referral contact the Early Help Family Service on:

 

Phone: 0467 422 457

Email: earlyhelp.sma@mackillop.org.au

www: mackillop.org.au/programs/early-help-family-service

 

COOK4CALD

COOK4CALD is a youth based, not for profit organisation. They provide the CALD community with culturally diverse meals, chosen to make all recipients feel at home. All of their meals have been nutritionally analysed by young Dietitian’s, Vanessa Morando and Christine Nikolopoulos, as well as Nutritionist, Tin Truong. Each meal is designed to be delicious, nutritious and adaptable to dietary requirements.

 

All of their meals are Halal and they always provide a weekly vegan alternative to ensure accessibility for all!

 

Families in need can order meals directly with COOK4CALD by clicking on this link.

 

If you wish to view their menu or see their dates of preparation and delivery, please visit this link.

 

 

ParentZone Workshops

Please visit this link to see ParentZone's Online Summer Parenting Workshops. All of the workshops are FREE, but bookings are essential.

Important Information about Vaping

 

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Cyberbullying Information

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Support

If you feel like you could do with the support of a professional, help is always available.

  • MyPlace - Cardinia - 1800 496 884
  • Youth Counselling and Support Service - Casey - 9792 7279
  • Coronavirus Health Information Line · 1800 020 080 · Call if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • LifeLine -  13 11 14 - Provides counselling, information and referrals for people experiencing a personal crisis. Click here for the link.
  • Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - Provides advice and support for people experiencing depression and anxiety. Click here for the link
  • Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467  - Provides free counselling for anyone (15 years+) who is suicidal or affected by suicide.
  • Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - Provides free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling services specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Click here for the link.
  • E-HeadSpace - Provides free online or telephone support with a clinician via an online chat. This service is available for 12–25-year-olds, Click here for the link.
  • Reachout - Click here for the link.