Mental Health Carer and family services  in Melbourne’s  Eastern Region

Supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing during and beyond pregnancy.

Mental, emotional and practical support for expectant and new dads.

The University of Melbourne and Monash University have developed a website to help parents to manage challenging issues they may experience with their children, including depression, anxiety and alcohol misuse. 

Tandem is the Victorian peak body representing family and friends supporting people living with mental health issues. 

Triple P is a free parenting program for caregivers and parents, providing information and support to cope with your child or young adult’s emotional wellbeing.

Mental health checklists for children and families.

The Young Carers Network (YCN) is an initiative of Carers Australia. It provides information, raises young carers awareness and directs young carers to appropriate pathways for support. 

SANE’s Friends, Family and Carers Forum provides a safe place to share your experience of caring for someone living with complex mental health issues. The Friends, Family and Carers Forum helps to connect to people across Australia. 

National online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support caregivers.

Expert information about mental illness, treatments, psychiatrist and how to get help.

Tips for talking to young people about suicide.

headspace provides an overview of mental health for family and friends, how to start a conversation about mental health, understand anxiety and depression to support friends and family. 

Members use their lived experience, understanding of the mental health system and communication skills to advocate and promote the issues and concerns of consumers and carers.

You are not alone, is a service that supports carers to access information and support when caring for someone that has suicidal thoughts or attempts of suicide. 

Anxiety support services including training, information, parent support, support groups and recovery programs.

Black Dog Institute provides online mental health assessments, treatments and where to find help.

Doncare’s low-cost counselling program provides culturally safe counselling and art therapy, with services in a range of languages including Arabic, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, Estonian, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

Information for women and new mums on getting the right support, taking the mental health checklist, caring, and supporting others and pregnancy and becoming a mum.

Information to support men to access information on signs and symptoms, depression, causes of anxiety, looking out for yourself, looking out for your mates, dad advice for new parents and taking action.

Signs and symptoms of anxiety and ways to manage anxiety. 

Information on anxiety and treatment options available.

Butterfly Australia is a national service that provides support by trained counsellors over the phone, email and online in assisting with eating disorders and issues.  

Eating Disorders Carers Help Kit provides online support and information for carers who are caring for a person with an eating disorder. 

FVREE is a lead specialist family violence service in Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne. Services are available to people living across municipalities of Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Knox, Monash, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges. 

Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA) provides free counselling and support service to people who have experienced sexual assault either recently or in the past. 

ECLC is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne’s East.

Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with care of children.

The RFVP Therapeutic Hub is a free resource available to anyone looking for therapeutic services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. It is designed to help people connect with appropriate supports and brings together the latest information about therapeutic services.

Find support for elder abuse, get assistance and learn how to help prevent it.

The Safe Steps to Family Violence Response Service (SSFVRS) is the Victorian state-wide service for women experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member or someone else close to them. 

Safe and Equal is the peak body for specialist family violence services that provide support to victim survivors in Victoria.

1800RESPECT provides free online or phone support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk about sexual, domestic, and family violence experiences. 

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) is a proactive leader supporting, advocating and providing a crisis response for people who have experienced sexual violence. 

Living Well is an Australian service that provide information, encouragement and support for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or adulthood sexual assault. Assistance is available to supporters of these men, friends, family, and service providers. 

Knowmore is an independent service giving free legal advice and support to survivors of child abuse by providing information about justice and redress options.

Safe and Equal is the peak body for specialist family violence services that provide support to victim survivors in Victoria.

The Each Ngarrang Gulinj-al-Boordup Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Team support and assist First Nations People to access health and social services and programs and transport options 

Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place provides support to First Nations people through the delivery of targeted programs and activities.

Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service provides a culturally safe service that assists First Nations people from the Eastern Metropolitan Region in their healing journey.

The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

ACES is a not- for -profit, Aboriginal Community controlled organisation dedicated to supporting and caring for our elders.

Koorie Pride Victoria is a not-for-profit service advocating for the rights of gender, sex, sexuality diverse First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people.

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency provides services and information for children, young people, families and community members

Helpful mental health contacts and links for First Nations people.

Take a step towards a stronger you. Resources for young First Nations people.

Black Rainbow offers suicide prevention leadership groups, community projects and initiatives to alleviate the health and wellbeing issues experienced by First Nations LGBTQIA+ people.

Resources for Social and Emotional Wellbeing Self Support for First Nations people.

Food Hampers can be arranged by referral and collected on Tuesday by appointment between 10.00am and 2.00pm. For help outside these hours please call or email.

Suite 4, Level 1, Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108

(03) 9856 1500

Provision of financial assistance through food vouchers and non-perishable food items, utility bill support, school cost as well as vet fees for the four-legged members of Manningham.  Please call to organise an appointment prior to arrival.

Food parcels, food vouchers, other assistance when available. Office hours are Monday and Thursday 9.00am to 12.00pm. You will be assessed over the phone and food/vouchers are distributed contactless to your home. 

Food pantry available by appointment.

Accessible outside, 24/7 food pantry located outside of the church building and is available for the community to take what they need anytime. Food pantry stocked with non-perishable food items, personal essentials and cleaning products.
8 Montgomery Street, Doncaster.
care@pentecostcare.com.au

Food vouchers, and other assistance as required/available.

Please phone 1800 305 330 between 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday.

320 Reynolds Road, Donvale, 3111
9844 4465
care@vantagepoint.community

Foodbank operates fortnightly on Tuesdays. Meet for coffee and refreshments from 6.00pm to 7.00pm followed by drive thru foodbank from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.   
A pre-packed grocery box is provided together with fresh food and frozen meals.

Download the Vantage Point Community Recipe Book.

Gamblers Help services are provided by a range of community organisations across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria. Services include online, telephone and face-to-face counselling, advice and information. There are services tailored for First Nations communities, and in-language support for at risk multicultural communities.

Gambling help for under 25s
If you are youth under 25 and gambling addiction is getting out of control or if you're worried about someone else, it can be really hard to talk about.
But help is available and it's free! Phone support and face-to-face counselling services are available to offer confidential assistance tailored to your needs.
Call 1800 262 376 for advice and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's anonymous, confidential and free.

Suite 4, Level 1, Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108
(03) 9856 1500

Provision of financial assistance through food vouchers and non-perishable food items, utility bill support, school cost as well as vet fees for the four-legged members of Manningham.  Please call to organise an appointment prior to arrival.

43-145 Parker Street, Templestowe
(03) 9846 7244
CareNet@manninghamcc.org

Foodbank Deliveries

Satellite pantries orders and pick-ups / basic bags.

320 Reynolds Road, Donvale, 3111
(03) 9844 4465
care@vantagepoint.church

Foodbank operates fortnightly on Tuesdays. Meet for coffee and refreshments from 6.00pm to 7.00pm followed by drive thru foodbank from 7.00pm to 7.30pm. A pre-packed grocery box is provided together with fresh food and frozen meals.

Call the Foodbank office or complete the online form to register.

0423 334 383
lincmanningham@gmail.com

Food parcels, food vouchers, other assistance when available. Office hours are Monday and Thursday 9.00am to 12pm. You will be assessed over the phone and food/vouchers are distributed contactless to your home. 

Ted Ajani Reserve, 2/284 Thompsons Rd, Lower Templestowe VIC 3107
(03) 9850 3687
office@livelearnajani.org.au

Food Pantry available by appointment.

1800 305 330

Welfare Assistance Line 1800 305 330.
Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm, except public holidays.
Assistance with food hampers and material aid. Requests are relayed to volunteers in the local area.
This service is free and confidential.

325 Mitcham Road, Mitcham 3132
(03) 9873 4822

Food parcels and food vouchers available. Call anytime and leave a message to schedule an appointment.

69 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9653 3299

Referral services (ring for an appointment) for food parcels and vouchers. Drop-in lounge open 10.00am to 4.00pm with tea, coffee and light snacks. Soup and bread serviced at 12.00pm.

87 Grey Street, St Kilda VIC
(03) 9537 1166
info@sacredheartmission.org

Free midday meal every day including Christmas Day from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. Also serves free breakfast 7 days a week from 9.00am, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Information to support getting through grief and loss.

Supporting a child through grief and loss.

Grief Information Sheets.

ECLC provides free and confidential legal assistance to community members living in Manningham and the broader Eastern Region. ECLC may be able to offer legal advice in areas such as Family law, Divorce, Family violence matters, Neighbourhood disputes.

Doncare provides a range of community support services, which can include financial assistance to people in immediate need, information on your legal and consumer rights and referral to other service providers.
 

Switchboard Victoria provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people, their families, allies and communities.

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) provides after hours telephone counselling support, coordination of a crisis care response, and legal and medical support for people who have experienced sexual violence. 

Respect provides statewide intake referral and support service for LGBTIQ+ people and their families who have been impacted by family violence.

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 

DocList is an online list of doctors and mental health professionals who have been recommended by lesbian and bisexual women in Australia.

A guide for parents and families of young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

A suite of resources containing information on discrimination, contacts and websites for LGBTQIA+, gender and sexually diverse people. 

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia provides organisations and individuals with health related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse people. 

Mental health resources for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex people (LGBTQIA+)

Pride Disability Services is a registered NDIS service provider which allows people with disabilities to access support and services across Australia.

A guide for parents and families of young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identify.

Families like Mine is a multimedia guide that offers practical advice to families of young gender diverse people, same-sex attracted and bisexual people, and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

Transcend provides parent/carer support, community connection, information, advocacy and fundraising.

How to support and celebrate your LGBTQIA+ child

R U OK's LGBTIQ+ Conversation Guide contains tips to help you know when and how to ask someone who is gender, or sexuality diverse.

PFLAG Melbourne provides opportunities to support LGBTIQA+ communities including support groups and social opportunities.

TGV is an Australian organisation dedicated to achieving justice, equity and quality health and community service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends.

The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life.

Centre for Developmental Disability (CDDH) supports mainstream health services to address education, clinical, research and advocacy activities to improve the health of people with intellectual and associate developmental disabilities. 

See Differently is a not-for-profit organisation providing services to Australians who have severe vision impairment. They provide Counselling for vision loss. 

E-learning training for carers, health professionals and disability professionals who have an interest in intellectual disability mental health. 

Be You supports educators from early learning services and school to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community to achieve their best possible mental health. 

Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.

The Disability Gateway helps people with disability, their families and carers find the information, services and support they need in Australia.

Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.

Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a range of networks, services, advocacy, events, and support groups for the community to seek assistance on mental health illness. 

Embrace multicultural mental health provides services and information on mental health and suicide prevention in a culturally accessible format for people from multicultural backgrounds.

Mental health services for people from multicultural backgrounds.

The Australian Psychological Society offer research, resources, professional development and support and bilingual psychologists. 

The Transcultural Mental Health Centre provide mental health support and services and enhance pathways to care for multicultural communities. 

Chinese Community Social Services Centre provides migrant settlement services, carer support for families with children of special needs, mental health education and support groups for the Chinese speaking community. 

SuicideLine Victoria has advice on what to do if you are with a person at risk, if the person at risk has called you or you need the poisons information hotline.

A guide to staying alive – Sane Australia.

Living is for everyone – Suicide and Self Harm Prevention website.

Resources for discussing suicide prevention with multicultural communities.

Suicide Call Back Service (24/7 free telephone counselling (Ph 1300 659 467).

Suicide prevention after a suicide attempt – resources from beyondblue.

You are not alone is a resource that provides carers with information on how to support friends or family members with a mental illness. 

Eastern Volunteers provides training for people who are seeking a pathway to employment for their first job or returning to the workforce. 

How to manage loneliness and where to connect with other people. 

Loneliness and isolation – what are the warning signs, what to do and where to get help. 

FriendLine is a service for anyone who need to reconnect or would like to chat to a friendly volunteer. 

GRIEFLINE provides non-crisis, confidential care to access free telephone support, resources, online community and forums and wellbeing and coping strategies.

Wellways provide information and resources on understanding mental and physical health and where to seek help. 

Diabetes Australia provides information on depression and mental health and provides links between diabetes and depression, treatment and service supports.

Information on the link between mental health and physical health. 

The Manningham Youth Services (managed by Each), provides free youth and family counselling support to children, young people (aged 12-25 years) and their families who live, work, study or play in the Eastern region of Melbourne. 

Steps Mental Health Service offers a range of mental health services, including: therapeutic counselling, peer support, mental health nursing, child and adolescent mental health services and care coordination.

This program helps children develop confidence and resilience through group work, art therapy, family therapy, counselling, and individualised coaching for children aged 6-17 years.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and suicide and what works for young people. Learn how to start a conversation about mental health and understand the services available.

AIS Athletes teaching young Australians about mental fitness and the power of connection.

Emerging Minds provides in-person and online training, programs and resources in response to the needs of professionals, children and their families. 

headspace provides online and phone support to young people aged 12-25 years.

Phone: 1800 650 890

Kids Helpline is a free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years. 
Phone: 1800 55 1800

The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiative develops information for parents, their families and friends in support of children and young people. 

Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) provides digital therapy mixed with face-to-face care that creates a mental health program for young people aged 15-25 years. It’s designed to support young people while they are on a waitlist for face-to-face care, and while they are getting that care at a participating mental health service. 

Reach Out provides online mental health support for young people anywhere in Australia to stay connected and well. 

Tune in Not Out is a service that provides information on life’s challenges for mental health, relationships, exam stress, sexual health and more. Each topic contains videos, music, playlists, and stories, with the opportunity to share with young people in the community.