Health and Well-being
SUPPORT AGENCIES
None of us could possibly have anticipated the year to play out the way it has. No doubt many families will be feeling a range of emotions as we all find our own way of coping. Below are details of some agencies that specialise in helping families in need.
LinC Yarra Valley
LinC Yarra Valley are a local organisation who will help families in need of support. You might know someone who is experiencing a health crisis, loss of a job, low income, challenges as a single parent, grief and loss, the death of a loved one, family stresses, financial stresses, mental health concerns, addictions, a disability, or an unexpected expense. Help includes food parcels and financial assistance. LinC is continuing to provide Transport, Emergency Relief and their Fresh Food program support during the Coronavirus. Increased hygiene and social distancing measures are in place for all programs.
Please contact LinC to tap into their wonderful resources:
https://www.lincyarravalley.org.au
Second Bite
Local churches in partnership with LinC, help to deliver a free food program called Second Bite. Every Friday and Sunday fresh food is available to those in need to help everyone have the opportunity to access fresh ingredients to prepare healthy meals. Further information and collection points and times can be found at:
https://www.lincyarravalley.org.au/fresh-food-program/
Ask Izzy
Need help connecting to nearby support? Want to know more about COVID-19 in your community? The Ask Izzy Open Data Platform is a data tool that provides insights into the supply and demand of services such as housing, food, health and more across Australia.
Ask Izzy can provide helpful online information about local services for things such as Food-bank, housing, financial assistance and family support. Once you click on the link, Ask Izzy will ask you to click on links which will supply up to date information about the service/ help that you need.
