Resources
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1800 800 110
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is an independent statutory agency. Their role is to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.
1800 242 696
As an independent, not-for-profit health service, their core interest is improving the health of the community.Local area coordination (LAC) involves preparing communities for the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They provide assistance with the planning process, and ensuring plans are implemented effectively.
1800 035 544
The NDIS Commission registers and regulates NDIS providers. We also work with people with disability to improve the quality and safety of their NDIS supports and services.
13 11 14
Call Lifeline 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services. Text support is also available on 0477 13 11 14.
1800 312 820
Help for people who are experiencing family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
03 5223 5400
From Crisis & Supported Accomodation, Women’s Services, Homelessness, Mental Health, Community Support and Alcohol and other Drug Services, SalvoConnect Barwon South West Region has contact details for each. Click on the logo above to find the right number for the service you need.
1300 22 4636
Call Beyond Blue 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional.
1800 015 188
Safe Steps is a 24/7 family violence crisis service in Victoria. It is a phone-based service and answered by highly trained, experienced and compassionate specialists.
03 5232 5100
Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. It is a unique, integrated health service encompassing Aged Care, Hospital Care, Community Care and many other services.
03 5277 0044
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative was established in 1980 to provide culturally appropriate programs, support and services for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Wathaurong, Gulidjan and Gadubanud country - within the wider Geelong, Bellarine and Colac regions.
1300 094 187
Call Barwon Health Mental Health services 24/7 for support.
03 5222 6690
Headspace Geelong and Colac (52 325 520) supports young people, from 12-25, who are going through a tough time.
1300 475 170
The department is responsible for child protection, prevention of family violence, housing, disability, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, and the offices for Women and Youth.
1300 475 170
The Victorian Child Protection Service is specifically targeted to support those children and young people at risk of harm or where families are unable to protect them.