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The Orange Door
Who We Are
The Orange Door can help you and your family by providing support for concerns with parenting, relationships, and family violence.
Who is The Orange Door for?
Sometimes things at home or in a relationship are not OK and you need some help and support. Sometimes, families can experience difficult times and are worried about the wellbeing and development of their children and need some help and support. The Orange Door listens and help you to get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free and you don’t need a referral.
We can help if:
- you have experienced family violence, including controlling behaviour like someone monitoring where you go, who you visit or how you spend money
- you need help with parenting, or you are worried about the wellbeing or development of a child or young person
- someone close to you is making you feel afraid or unsafe such as your partner, ex-partner, family member or carer
- you are a child or young person who doesn’t feel safe or cared for
- you are using or are at risk of using abusive or controlling behaviour or you need help with these behaviours at home or in a relationship
- you no longer feel safe to return home and need immediate support
- you are worried about the safety of someone you know.
We can work with you on your own, or together with your family members depending on your situation.
We welcome everyone at The Orange Door and you don't need a referral. You can seek help or support if you are a migrant or a refugee or do not have permanent residency.
We can offer support for people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, including referring to an Aboriginal service.
We know that people continue to be affected by family violence long after the violence stops. If you have experienced family violence in the past and would like help now, contact The Orange Door.
How can The Orange Door help?
Once you contact us, we can:
- listen to you and hear what your worries are
- work with you to identify the help and support you need
- support you with the wellbeing and development of children and young people
- help you make a safety plan to keep you and your children safe if someone is making you feel unsafe
- connect you to services that can help with counselling, accommodation, family violence support, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance
- support you to access funding for basic living expenses and some other costs
- connect you with services if you want help to change your violent or controlling behaviour.
Ways to get Support
There are many ways to access help and support from The Orange Door. You can contact us via phone or email or visit one of our locations across Victoria. You don't need a referral.
If you are in danger right now, call Triple Zero (000).
Werribee
15-17 Watton Street
Werribee VIC 3030
Phone: 1800 271 045
Email: wma@orangedoor.vic.gov.au
The Orange Door is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).
Statewide out-of-hours support is available.
Is The Orange Door safe?
Your safety is the priority at The Orange Door.
Sun Protection at FWPS
A reminder to our families to please provide each child with their own SPF 50+ sunscreen.
Reminder announcements are given regularly. Staff are unable to apply sunscreen to individual students so please practice supporting children to do this independently at home. Please refer to our Sun Protection Policy on our website: https://www.fwps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/sun_protection_policy.pdf
