Family Violence Outreach Service
This program supports and assists anyone experiencing Family Violence.
Family Violence impacts on all family members including children and babies.
The first step to stopping violence is to ask for help.
The Family Violence Outreach service can provide practical and emotional support including:
- Safety planning
- Information regarding legal services
- Counselling
- Referral to other support services
- Court support
- Knowing your rights
- Obtaining safe and secure accommodation
- Financial management
Family Violence Outreach Service is free of charge. No referral is required.
To learn more, phone Orbost Regional Health on 5154 6641 and ask to speak with the Family Violence Outreach Worker.
When you contact us please advise the safest way to contact you.
Social Worker
ORH Social Workers provide a range of services for the individual or family groups, including social assessment, supporting social functioning, social care planning, promoting financial security counselling and social communication skills.
To learn more about our Social Workers, phone 5154 6641 or email intake@orh.com.au
Financial Counselling
Anglicare provide a Financial Counselling Service in Orbost that can negotiate with creditors, with credit and debt matters, utility disconnections, mortgage problems or bankruptcy.
The Financial Counsellor can also help you understand your legal rights, provide assistance with Centrelink, or refer you to other organisations that may be able to help.
To arrange an appointment with a Financial Counsellor, please call 1800 286 260 or email cpgippsland@anglicarevic.org.au
Housing Support
Help for individuals and families without adequate housing.
We support people who are homeless to resolve crisis, re-establish family links (where appropriate), to achieve the maximum possible degree of self-reliance and independence, and to participate in community life.
Anyone who is homeless or experiencing a housing crisis is eligible.
For more information call 5154 6641.