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ParentZone Southern News and Information on Programs and Services P: (03) 9781 6700 P: (03) 9781 6767 or (03)Northern 9781 6710 to Support Parents across the Region of E: parentzone.southern@anglicarevic.org.au Melbourne E: parentzone.southern@anglicarevic.org.au

Table of Contents

Introduction Welcome

What’s New

Parentzone Pods

ParentZone Programs Baby Makes 3

Beyond the Violence

Circle of Security Parenting

Parents Building Solutions

Kids and Teens

Dad’s Programs

Facilitator Training (BTV)

Other Parenting Supports The ParentZone Hub

Useful Contacts for Families

Crisis Lines & Links

Dads and Men

First Nations People

Disability & Carers

CALD Communities

Family Violence & Homelessness

Emergency Relief & Online Safety

Parent Pathways

ParentZone Southern

ParentZone Southern Term 4 Welcome to Term 4! As we head into the final term of the year, we warmly invite you to explore our latest newsletter, featuring helpful resources, community updates and upcoming ParentZone programs. Our groups and workshops offer a welcoming space to connect with other parents, share experiences and build practical parenting skills. If you or your family would benefit from additional support, our team is also available to provide individual guidance tailored to your needs. We look forward to connecting with you throughout Term 4 and supporting your family as the year draws to a close.

What’s New? You can now book a one-on-one parent coaching session with one of our team! Would you like some individual parenting support but have limited time? Book a session with us and here is what we will do: Focus on a specific parenting goal. Build confidence and skills. Develop problem solving strategies. Find clear and flexible solutions. Call us on 9781 6700 or email us at: parentzone.southern@anglicarevic.org.au

Why parents love our programs: Our facilitators are engaging, and the programs are super-flexible. We are all about focusing on your strengths and giving you more strategies and tools. Programs are a team effort between you and us, because you're the expert of your family! You can take your pick from single sessions or the 6-week programs. You can come to a program in person or join the online sessions.

ParentZone Southern P: (03) 9781 6767 or (03) 9781 6710 E: parentzone.southern@anglicarevic.org.au

Anglicare Victoria Pakenham Office 75 Army Rd, Pakenham, 3810

Anglicare Victoria Frankston Office 60-64 Wells St, Frankston 3199

Parentzone Pods Podcasts for parents, carers and those who support others with their parenting The ParentZone Teams are delighted to bring you TWELVE ParentZone Pods for you and the families you support. Each Pod identifies and explores common issues parents bring to our parenting groups and offers strategies to try in these situations.

Podcast Series 1

Podcast Series 2

Episode 1: Family Meetings - click here

Episode 1: Positive Discipline - click here

Episode 2: Dealing with Anxiety - click here

Episode 2: School Refusal- click here

Episode 3: Sibling Rivalry - click here

Episode 3: Parenting our Teenagers - click here

Episode 4: Getting Children to Listen - click here

Episode 4: Meltdowns vs Tantrums - click here

Episode 5: How to Respond to Kids' Behaviour - click here

Episode 5: Couples Parenting Together - click here

Episode 6: How to Stop Yelling at your Kids - click here

Episode 6: Dads Parenting Today- click here

ParentZone Pods can be found on our Website, Apple and Spotify

Baby Makes 3

Baby Makes 3 Maintaining Healthy Relationships during the transition to parenthood Baby Makes 3 helps parents to understand what it means to become a parent and the impact this may have on their relationship with each other. Parents can develop a greater respect for each other's roles, improve communication, and share their experiences, hearing from others going through the same journey.

Cranbourne - October Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Tuesday evenings 13, 20 & 27 October 2026 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cranbourne West Community Hub

See flyer here

Cranbourne - November Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Tuesday evenings 10, 11 & 24 November 2026 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cranbourne West Community Hub

See flyer here

Jasbir Singh Suropada P: 0438 004 285 E: parentzone.southern@anglicarevic.org.au

FREE

3-SESSIONS

Beyond the Violence

Frankston - October

Beyond the Violence is for women and children who have been impacted by family violence.

Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

It offers an opportunity to connect with other women who have survived violence, for children to explore prosocial behaviours and make friends, and for families to reconnect with each other as a unit. Suitable for families no longer in crisis nor living with the person using violence,

Wednesday evenings 21 October - 9 December 2026 4:15 - 6:30 pm Details at time of booking

Light supper provided This group may be just what you and your children need to move forward together. Are you dealing with the after-effects of family violence? Does your child's anger/anxiety worry you? Can you identify the warning signs in a new relationship? Do contact visits unsettle your child? Do you feel alone? Jayde Mitrevski P: 0438 459 891 E: jayde.mitrevski@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

FREE

8-SESSIONS

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)

Circle of Security Parenting™

Circle of Security Parenting™ helps you understand your child's emotional needs and strengthen your relationship with them.

Day: Dates:

Learn how to be a secure base for your child to explore the world and a safe haven they can return to for comfort and support

Eight Sessions

Time: Venue:

Tuesdays 13 October - 8 December 2026 (no session on Melbourne Cup Day) 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. To be confirmed Cranbourne/Clyde/Clyde North location

Preference will be given to parents in Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North areas

The Circle of Security Parenting program helps parents and caregivers: Strengthen the parent-child attachment Understand a child's emotional needs Develop strategies to respond to behaviour in ways that foster security, self-esteem, and emotional regulation. Carey Cole P: 0437 428 281 E: carey.cole@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

FREE

8-SESSIONS

Our Programs

Parents Building Solutions (PBS) These group parenting programs focus on the end goal - independent, resilient, purposeful and positive young adults. Programs are strength based, flexible are co-designed by you and us. You tell us what you want or need, because you are the expert of your family. Come along to these single or multisession programs to learn strategies, share stories and take some time out for you!

FREE

6 SESSIONS /1 SESSION

Parenting Programs Summary Baby Makes 3 Beyond The Violence for Parents and Children Calm Parenting Cardinia Dads Circle of Security Parenting Connected Dads: Play, Learn, Grow Dads Do Matter Neuro Affirming Parenting Parenting After Family Violence Positive Parenting Strategies Tuning into Kids Tuning into Teens Facilitator Training - Beyond the Violence

Please check EVENTS on Anglicare Victoria Site. for more Programs.

Parents Building Solutions

Calm Parenting

Neuro Affirming Parenting

Six Sessions

Six sessions

Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Day: Dates:

Thursdays 22 October - 26 November 2026 12:30 - 2:00 pm Online via ZOOM

A program for parents, grandparents or carers: Are you tired of all the yelling - yours and theirs? Do you feel like you are reacting to behaviours rather than having planned strategies? Do you and your kids talk or have fun together? Are there difficulties with school participation? Do you find your child’s behaviour challenging? If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes!", please join us for this program where you can meet with other parents and realise you are not alone. Michelle Brown E: Michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

Time: Venue:

Tuesdays 13 October - 24 November 2026 (no session on the 3rd of November) 12:30 - 2:00 pm OR 6:30 - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom

DAY or NIGHT sessions available An interactive program for parents and carers living with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodivergence. Topics may include: Managing changes and transitions. Knowing their strengths. Responding to meltdowns. Helping your child (and you) regulate emotions. Sharing Neuro-Affirming Language. Sharing with others who understand. Michelle Brown E: Michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

Parents Building Solutions

Parenting after Family Violence

Positive Parenting Strategies

Six sessions

Two sessions

Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Day: Dates:

Wednesdays 14 October - 18 November 2026 12:00 - 2:00 pm Online via Zoom

Preference will be given to parents in Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North areas

Open to parents of all genders who have experienced family violence. Explore strategies to respond in a trauma-informed and: Re-establish trust in your family. Improve the relationship with your children. Improve communication in your family. Explore strategies to respond to big feelings. Help children understand rules/boundaries. Explore strategies to respond to other parenting challenges.

Mondays 9 November (Session 1) 2026 23 November (Session 2) 2026 Time: 12:15 - 1:30 pm Venue: Online via Zoom Surviving the Holiday Season - presented by Parentzone in collaboration with PRONIA

These sessions will aim to explore helpful strategies for balancing our caring and work responsibilities, setting appropriate boundaries and giving ourselves permission to do what we need to do to care for ourselves and others. Carey Cole P: 0437 428 281 E: carey.cole@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here Carey Cole P: 0437 428 281 E: carey.cole@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

Cranbourne Communities for Children Initiative is funded by the Australian Government

Tuning in to Kids & Teens

Tuning in to Teens®

Tuning in to Kids®

Six Sessions

Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Mondays 12 October - 16 November 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Endeavour Hills Location

Thursdays 15 October - 19 November 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cranbourne West Community Hub

Preference will be given to parents in City of Casey, Cardinia Shire, or Greater Dandenong areas

Preference will be given to parents in Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North areas

Emotionally intelligent parenting for parents of pre-teens and teens

Emotionally intelligent parenting for parents of primary & school aged children

Would you like tips and strategies to: Be better at talking with and understanding your teen Help your teen learn to manage emotions and deal with conflict Build connection Help prevent behaviour challenges in your teen

You could learn to: Beter communicate with your child. Help your child manage their emotions and deal with conflict. Manage challenging behaviours Ways to help kids build resilience, especially in the face of anxiety or stress.

Jayde Mitrevski P: 0438 459 891 E: jayde.mitrevski@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

Carey Cole P: 0437 428 281 E: Carey.cole@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

Dad’s Programs

Dads Programs Whether you are a dad, a step-dad, a grandad or carer, your role as a parent is important Our dads programs provide a welcoming and supportive space to connect with other fathers, share experiences, and explore practical strategies for strengthening relationships with your children and family. We recognise that every family is unique, and we value the knowledge and experiences that you bring. .

Connected Dads: Play, Learn, Grow Six Sessions Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Wednesdays 28 October - 5 December 2026 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm Aldercourt Primary School, Silver Avenue, Frankston North

Preference will be given to dads in Frankston & Bayside areas

Please join us if you want to have better chats with your children and/or: You are tired of all the yelling, both yours and theirs You want to have some planned strategies rather than reacting to behaviours You want to play with your kids more and help them deal with their big emotions when they don’t win You want to set positive agreements with the kids that they will follow Michelle Brown E: Michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here FREE

6-SESSIONS

Dads Programs

Cardinia Dads

Dads Do Matter

Five Sessions

Six Sessions

Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Wednesday evenings 14 October - 11 November 2026 5:00 - 7:00 pm ParentZone hub 75 Army Road, Pakenham

A free program for dads in Cardinia Shire Are you a dad living in Cardinia Shire with a child between 0-6 years? Would you like to: Meet other local dads and share your parenting experience? Discover ways to connect with your child? Learn more about your child’s development and local parenting support services? Council’s Maternal Child Health P: 1300 787 624 E: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au Bookings are essential and places are limited

See flyer here To register click: Cardinia Dad’s Registration

Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Monday evenings 12 October - 16 November 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online via Zoom

Open to all Dads, Step-Dads, and Grand-Dads, Come along to share experiences, learn new strategies and solutions: Connect with other dads Improve your confidence and communication as a dad Manage emotions Handle conflicts with respect Navigate co-parenting. Jasbir Singh Suropada P: 0438 004 285 E: parentzone.southern@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

Facilitator Training BEYOND THE VIOLENCE

Facilitator Training BEYOND THE VIOLENCE Suitable for professionals, tertiary students with existing skills, and those with lived experience who are passionate about working with women and children affected by family violence. The training takes place over three days, all of which must be completed to attain BTV Level One Facilitator Accreditation Bookings are essential and places are limited

FREE

3-SESSIONS

Dandenong Day: Dates: Time: Venue:

Tuesdays 4 - 18 November 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Details on registration

Food is provided and registration is essential Session One: 4th November 2026 Session Two: 11th November 2026 Session Three: 18th November 2026 Iris Guasch P: 0436 007 492 E: iris.guasch@anglicarevic.org.au

See flyer here

ParentZone HUB

ParentZoneHub is a partnership between the Department of Education, Cardinia Shire and Anglicare Victoria and our Hub is situated on the grounds of Pakenham Hills Primary School in Army Road Pakenham. The Hub has been created as a multi-agency and community hub for parents, carers and children as well as the broader community of Cardinia. We are able to offer the following services: Support & Referrals Parenting Groups Maternal & Child Health Service Community Computer Kiosk Community Programs Education Sessions Playgroup Community Room and Consult Room Hire

Deborah Reid - 97816710 ParentZone Hub Coordinator ParentZoneHub@anglicarevic.org.au

Playgroups and Help in Pakenham

Program is only open to the Pakenham areasplease phone and check if your area is covered by this funding. Relevant current Government Vaccination requirements and guidelines will need to be met. Parents and carers are to stay with their children during sessions and are responsible for their own children at all times.

ParentZone Hub 75 Army Road, Pakenham Vic 3810

Community Play Group- Full for this term Casual community playgroup. Come along and connect with other families and carers in the area. We offer a safe and welcoming environment for play and interaction. Suitable for ages up to 5. BYO snack and water bottle Mother Goose Program Full for this term Strengthens attachment and interaction between parents or carers of young children through rhymes, songs and stories. Suitable for all children up to age 4. MCH centre locations and opening hours For information go to the Locations and opening hours page

Useful Contacts for Families Help Lines

Centrelink

Police (24-hour stations) 000

Carers 132 717

Lifeline Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention 13 11 14

Families 136 150

Family Violence Help: 1800 015 188 Kids Help Line Phone Counselling Service: 1800 551 800 Homeless Crisis Line 1800 825 955

Financial Information Service (FIS) 136 357 (FIS seminar booking)

Drug and Alcohol Services 1800 888 236

Help in an Emergency 132 850

Mensline Counselling Service 1300 78 99 78

Indigenous Australians Call Centre 1800 136 388

Q Line Counselling & Referral for (LGBTI) 1800 184 527 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732

City of Casey Council Ph: (03) 9705 5200 Email: caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au Website: Casey City Council Greater Dandenong City Council Ph: (03) 8571 1000 Email: council@cgd.vic.gov.au Website: Greater Dandenong City Council Frankston City Council Ph: 1300 322 322 Email: info@frankston.vic.gov.au Website: Frankston City Council Cardinia Shire Council Ph: 1300 787 624 Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au Website: Cardinia Shire Council Bayside City Council Ph: (03) 9599 4444 Email: enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au Website: Bayside City Council Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Email: customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au Website: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council City Of Kingston Ph: 1300 653 356 Email: info@kingston.vic.gov.au Website: Kingston City Council City of Stonnington Ph: (03) 8290 1333 Email: council@stonnington.vic.gov.au Website: Stonnington City Council

Languages (Multilingual) 131 202 Low Income Healthcare Card 132 490 Online Support Hotline 132 307 myGov Help Desk 132 307 People With a Disability 132 717

Medicare General enquiries 132 011 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Line 1800 556 955 Australian Immunisation Register Enquiries 1800 653 809 Compensation Recovery Medicare 132 127 Disaster Health Care Assistance 1800 660 026 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme 132 290 Telephone claims 1300 360 460 Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) 131 450

Crisis Lines and Links BEYOND BLUE - 13200 22 4636 Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. If you need help phone/use webchat- everything is confidential. HEADSPACE - 1800 650 890 Mental health and wellbeing support, information and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families. LIFELINE - 13 11 14 LifeLine is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE - 1300 659 467 Suicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues. MIND AUSTRALIA - 1300 286 463 Mind offers a range of specialised psychosocial support services and therapies to help you gain better mental health and improve quality of your life. AMAZE HELPLINE - 1300 308 699 Autism information you can trust. Free, confidential and independent. Autism Connect is open 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Translating Services Available KIDS HELP LINE - 1800 55 1800 Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Raising Children Network Offers lots of resources. Child protection South Division intake -To report children and young people whose safety is at risk. South Division intake: 1300 655 795 After-hours call 13 12 78 (5pm to 9am, Monday to Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays

Neighbourhood Houses Victoria For your local Community House please click here: Find a neighbourhood house

Cranbourne (CISC) Community Information and Support Cranbourne (CISS)

Men & Dads Links

Programs

Dads in Distress

Dad’s Matter Programs

Supports dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and separation. Website: parentsbeyondbreakup.com/dids Phone: 1300 853 437

For dads, stepdads, grandfathers and other men who play an important role in a child's life. These group programs involve activites with your children such as: Cook it with Dad, Dad's Little Builders, Baby Play Time and Dig it with Dad City of Casey

Dads Online Relevant information and ideas that tap directly into the heart of topics most important to Dads. Website: www.dadsonline.com.au

Heavy M.E.T.A.L Group Effective counselling for anger problems that can truly change men’s behaviour for the better. Phone: 0401 766 877

Indigenous Men’s Resource & Advisory A program and referral service from the Aboriginal Centre for Males. Phone: 9416 4266

Multicultural Men's Support Group Online support group every second Monday of the month. Find a group near you. Website: supportgroup.mhfa.org.au

Hotlines Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491 Free and confidential expert support for people at risk of using family violence, operating 24/7. Mensline Australia - 1300 789 978 Free help, support, referrals & counselling for men via telephone, online and video 24/7. 1800RESPECT- 1800 737 732 Confidential information, counselling and support for victims of family violence 24/7 MenLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78 Free professional phone and online counselling to men across Australia 24 hours a day Brother to Brother - 1800 435 799 Crises line for Aboriginal men, run by Aboriginal men and Elders with lived experience 24/7

E: dadsmatter@casey.vic.gov.au

Men’s Behaviour Change Program Group-based support to help you make long term, positive changes to your behaviour. You will have the opportunity to talk with other men in similar situations about their behaviour change journey so far, and learn how to be a better father, partner and role model. Family Life - Frankston P: 03 9770 0341 Relationships Australia - Cranbourne North P: (03) 5911 5400 E: cranbournenorth@rav.org.au

Cardinia Dads A FREE program for dads living in Cardinia Shire with a child aged between 0-6 to meet, connect and share parenting experiences in an informal and supportive setting. meet other local dads and share your parenting experience. discover ways to connect with your child. learn more about your child’s development and local parenting support services. Register: go.cardinia.vic.gov.au/cardiniadads Cardinia Shire Council P: 1300 787 624 E: MaternalChildHealth@cardinia.vic.gov.au.

First Nations Supports & Services Dardi Munwurro - Dandenong Family violence, healing, and behaviour change programs and services for Aboriginal families.

Website: dardimunwurro.com.au Phone: 1800 435 799

Oonah - Healsville Aboriginal Health & Community services, programs and information for a healthy, skilled community.

Gathering Places Nairm Marr Djambana - Frankston Improve health, culture, recreation and social activities for Aboriginal people of all genders and ages.

Website: oonah.org.au Phone: (03) 5962 2940

DDACL - Dandenong Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd provide health care and community programs.

Website: mmigp.org.au

Website: ddacl.org.au Phone: (03) 8902 9700

Willum Warrain - Mornington Peninsula

Aboriginal Housing Victoria

nformation, support and referral services - plus programs for health and wellbeing, art and culture.

An Aboriginal community organisation that manages over 1,500 rental properties for First Nations people.

Facebook: Willum Warrain

Website: ahvic.org.au Phone: 1800 248 842

Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place - Doveton A dedicated place to feel safe and strengthen connection to culture, country and community.

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency

Facebook: Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation for children, young people, families, and community.

Derrimut Weelam - Mordialloc

Website: vacca.org Phone: (03) 8727 8800

A local space for Aboriginal people to gather, establish connections to each other & local culture.

Djirra - Abbotsford

Facebook: Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place

Links & Hotlines Brother to Brother - Culturally safe 24-hour crises line for Aboriginal men: 1800 435 799 13 YARN - 24-hour support for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people in crises: 13 92 72 Yarnsafe - Mental health and wellbeing support through Headspace: headspace.org.au/yarn-safe Indigenous Men’s Resources & Advisory - Service for programs and referrals: 9416 4266

Support for Aboriginal women, particularly those currently experiencing family violence (or in the past).

Website: djirra.org.au Phone: (03) 9244 3333

Disability & Carers Advocating for Children with Disability

Carers Support

Support Line Monday to Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Email/text preferred day/time to wait for callback. Email: acdsupport@acd.org.au Text: 0475 577 997 Phone: 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional)

MyTime

AMAZE Builds autism understanding in the community, influences policy change for autistic people and their families/supporters, and provides independent, credible information and resources. Phone: (03) 9657 1600 Website: www.amaze.org.au

Cerebral Palsy Support Network A community that advocates for inclusion and selfdetermination of individuals with Cerebral Palsy Website: www.cpsn.org.au

Deaf Victoria Advocates to increase access to services and to educate the wider community on how to work, play, and study with deaf and hard of hearing people. Phone: 0431 476 721 Website: www.deafvictoria.org.au

Down Syndrome Victoria Provides people with Down syndrome and their families with support, information and resources. Phone 1300 658 873 Email info@dsav.asn.au Website: www.downsyndromevictoria.org.au

Epilepsy Action Australia Epilepsy support and information nationwide. Website: www.epilepsy.org.au

Scope Australia Support for those with physical/intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays to achieve their goals. Phone: 1300 472 673

VALID

Equipping and empowering people with disability and their families. Training tools, info and resources. Phone: (03) 9416 4003

Yooralla Quality services for people with disability across Vic Phone: (03) 9666 4500 Website: www.yooralla.com.au

It is for all parents and carers of children under the age of 18 who need a higher level of care than other children due to a disability, chronic medical condition, or other additional needs including developmental delay. Groups are free and morning tea is provided. Preschool-age children are welcome. While you unwind, your child is kept engaged nearby by MyTime play leaders. Contact the Facilitator for your preferred group’s term schedule, or submit an enquiry at: https://www.mytime.net.au/groups/

MyTime Group Locations Bentleigh East Contact: Sarah Lacy 0413 655 659 sarahl@mytimevic.com.au Berwick Contact: Lynne Wood 0413 091 651 lynnew@mytimevic.com.au Carrum Downs Contact: Imogen Cenacchi 0411 523 187 imogenc@mytimevic.com.au Cranbourne / Endeavour Hills / Officer Contact: Belinda Coleclough 0466 105 825 belindac@mytimevic.com.au Online Contact: Alison Burns 0423 934 484 E alisonb@mytimevic.com.au Springvale (Vietnamese Group) Contact: Tu Hue Quan 0452 236 850 tuhue@extendedfamilies.org.au

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Culturally and Linguistically diverse (CALD) COMMUNITIES South Eastern Region Migrant and Refugee Resource Centre Multilingual Resourcesclick here DANDENONG HQ 39 Clow St, Dandenong, VIC 3175 03 9767 1900 03 9706 8830 smrc@smrc.org.au SELANDRA RISE COMMUNITY HUB 7/9 Selandra Blvd, Clyde Nth, VIC 3978 LYNBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE 2 Harris St, Lynbrook, VIC 3975 LIVING & LEARNING PAKENHAM INC 6B Henry St, Pakenham, VIC 3810 SPRINGVALE COMMUNITY AID & ADVICE BUREAU 45 Osborne Ave, Springvale, VIC 3171 AMES Australia 60 Douglas St, Noble Park, VIC 3174 Cultural Playgroups

Bakhtar Community Organisation Provides A range of services to support individuals and communities . They aim to empower people with education, skills training, assist refugees and the Culturally Linguistically and Diverse communities. PO Box 4273 Narre Warren South VIC 3805 (03) 9703 2555 info@bakhtar.org.au Monday - Friday : 10am - 6pm

These playgroups are places where parents and carers meet to participate in activities that encourage their child’s development and social skills; as well as interacting with people from similar cultural backgrounds. Playgroup Victoria Directory VICSEG Supported Playgroups in Diverse Communities Victorian Multicultural society CMY - Centre for Multicultural Youth The Centre is for Multicultural Youth, based in Victoria providing specialist knowledge and support to young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

COOK4CALD is a youth based, not for profit organisation. With a growing team of volunteers, COOK4CALD prepares and delivers culturally diverse meals for South East Melbourne. Email: admin@cook4cald.org Instagram: @COOK4CALD Facebook: COOK4CALD LinkedIn: COOK4CALD

Family Violence & Homelessness Support Family Violence The Orange Door For women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence, or families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to be safe and supported. Website: www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au Phone: 1800 319 353 (Bayside Peninsula) Phone: 1800 271 170 (Dandenong)

Safe Steps

Homelessness WAYYS Personalised support and places to stay for people at risk of or experiencing family violence, housing insecurity or homelessness Website: www.wayss.org.au Phone: 9791 6111

Crises Lines 1800 RESPECT - 24/7 support for people impacted by family or sexual violence: 1800 737 732 SAFE STEPS - 24/7 family violence crises response centre: 1800 015 188 SECASA - 24/7 speak to a counsellor about Crisis Support after a recent sexual assault: 1800 806 292 Homelessness - 24/7 Statewide, toll free for homeless or at risk of homelessness: 1800 825 95

Immediate support for anyone experiencing family or Domestic violence. Website: safesteps.org.au Phone: 1800 015 188 (24/7) Email: safesteps@safesteps.org.au

Emerge, Women & Children Support Network Emerge is a specialist family violence service delivering safe refuge, early intervention and evidence-informed support - helping families recover, rebuild and move forward safely (including disadvantaged and culturally and linguistically diverse people). Website: emergesupport.org.au

SECASA South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SECASA) is a specialist sexual assault and family violence service that includes a 24/7 sexual assault crisis response for people who have been sexually assaulted in the past two weeks, or disclosed past sexual assault for the first time. Website: secasa.org.au

Uniting Vic Tas

1800 RESPECT You can connect with 1800 RESPECT 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4 different ways Call: 1800 627 727 Text: 0458 737 732 Online Chat: 1800respect.org.au Video Call: 1800respect.org.au

Confidential counselling services for those experiencing family violence. Get in touch between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday to find out how our family services can support you. Phone: 9192 8100 Website: www.unitingvictas.org.au

Emergency Relief Clayton 2 Dixon Street, Clayton, Victoria, 3168 03 9543 8911 Wednesdays and Thursdays Times 10am-12pm and 1pm to 3pm Cranbourne Community Information & Support Cranbourne Inc. 156 Sladen Street Cranbourne Vic 3977 Phone: (03) 5996 3333 Click Here-services and programs. Times 9:30am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday Making ends Meet - Casey North Resource https://www.caseynorthciss.com.au/pub/efa9a2c6/e ditor-uploadedfile/Making%20Ends%20Meet%202025.pdf

Dandenong 131-147 Walker Street, Dandenong Victoria 3175 03 9293 8500 Wednesdays and Thursdays Times 10am-12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Cardinia Cardinia Support (Click on the resources in the link) https://www.cardiniasupport.com.au/

The Bless Collective https://bless.org.au/

South East Community Links must live in Post Codes: and bring ID Proof for Emergency Relief 3169 Clayton South 3171 Springvale 3072 Springvale south 3073 Keysborough 3074 Noble Park 3075 Dandenong

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Online Safety E Safety Commissioner: Australia's national independent regulator and educator for online safety. Useful Links Teens and on line Tech Time Meta – Teens joining Facebook & Instagram will be in the most restrictive content settings. Instagram search will hide results about self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Snap – New parental controls within Snapchat will offer parents an extended view of their teens' Snapchat activity. Discord – There are tips to make their chats safer for teens, including safety alerts and sensitive content filters. For online Safety Book in your language click on: ONLINE SAFETY BOOK in differing languages For Webinars coming up click on: FIND OUT MORE