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YACS- Youth Services Directory for the Central Goldfields Shire

Maryborough and District Youth Resource Directory

St Vincent De Paul

St Vincent De Paul

St Vincent De Paul offers support to people in need, individuals, families and young people.  Types of support can include food and household items (depending on availability) and support towards medical expenses (e.g. GP appointment, travel expenses for medical appointments).  Other assistance may also be available.  Call the Welfare Centre to discuss support options. St […]
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Salvation Army Thrift Shop

Salvation Army Thrift Shop

The Salvation Army Thrift Shop sells clothing, household furniture, electrical appliances, bric-a-brac, toys, books and more! Shop Phone: 5461 4074 Address:  80 Alma St Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 4.45pm, Saturday morning 9.30am -1pm
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Anglicare Financial Counselling

Anglicare Financial Counselling

A trained financial counsellor can: – Give you advice – Help with Centrelink issues – Explain what you can do if you can’t pay bills, fines or debts – Help you work out payment plans/options – Tell you what assistance/funding/support may be available to you – Help you to access support if you’ve been affected […]
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Anglicare Victoria

Anglicare Victoria

Anglicare Victoria provide support to individuals and families including young people and young parents to be. Re-Connect The Re-Connect program helps young people to re-connect with their family, education and the community.  Re-Connect is based in Bendigo with outreach to Maryborough and Castlemaine regions. Phone Intake: 5440 1100   Family Services Support for families with […]
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Child FIRST – Child and Family Information, Referral and Support Team

Child FIRST – Child and Family Information, Referral and Support Team

Child FIRST is a referral point to link children and families into supports in times of need to ensure the safety and wellbeing children and young people.  Child FIRST can provide you with information and advice and can help link you to a family service, education group, community group (eg playgroup) or support program. Child […]
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ASTERIA Services Inc.

ASTERIA Services Inc.

ASTERIA Services Inc. is an organisation located in the Central Goldfields Shire.  Our Christian Street site provides individual support, respite, outreach and many other services to people of all ages with a disability. Our Railway Street site focuses on employment and related services. Intensive employment assistance can be provided through the Australian Disability Enterprise; those […]
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Centre Against Sexual Abuse (CASA)

Centre Against Sexual Abuse (CASA)

For people who have experienced sexual assault (recent or in the past), for family members or anyone impacted by sexual assault. Services include counselling, crisis telephone counselling, advocacy and referral (support in relation to legal choices, physical health concerns and safe accommodation). Phone:  5441 0430 Victorian Sexual Assualt Crisis Line (After Hours):  1800 806 292 […]
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Centre for Non-Violence (CNV)

Centre for Non-Violence (CNV)

The Centre for Non-Violence (formerly EASE) is based in Bendigo and provides some outreach services to the Central Goldfields Shire area.  CNV responds to domestic and family violence and homelessness.  CNV assists women and children experiencing violence, including young women who are pregnant and parenting.  CNV provide court support for women of all ages (including […]
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Maryborough District Health Service – Counselling/Social Work Services

Maryborough District Health Service – Counselling/Social Work Services

Counselling, referral and support is available at MDHS to assist people in dealing with life’s challenges, including bullying, peer related difficulties, stress, anger management, loss and grief, relationship breakdowns or issues, family issues, sexuality and gender identity issues, anxiety and depression. Contact MDHS General Intake: 5461 0333, press 1 to be put through to Community […]
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Kids Help Line

Kids Help Line

Free phone counselling for kids aged 5-25. Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Contact: 1800 551 800 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) DirectLine DirectLine provides information, counselling and referral around alcohol and drug issues and is […]
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Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA)

Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA)

YoDAA is Victoria’s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service. Whether you are a young person, or someone concerned, YoDAA provides the simplest way to access the information and support that you need. YoDAA is auspiced and funded by the Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS), Victoria’s leading AOD youth health agency. Phone: 1800 458 685 (24 […]
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Maryborough District Health Service – Community Health Nursing

Maryborough District Health Service – Community Health Nursing

Education, one to one support and courses are available to individuals wishing to give up tobacco smoking.  This includes assessing your smoking behaviour, identifying your triggers, dealing with withdrawal symptoms and information on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), such as gum, patches, lozenges, mouth spray and the inhalator. The best way to maximise your chances of […]
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Maryborough District Health Services, Community Services – Alcohol & Other Drugs Services

Maryborough District Health Services, Community Services – Alcohol & Other Drugs Services

Services:  Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling, support for withdrawal (including support and information for referral to rehabilitation clinics and youth withdrawal units), drink and drug-drive courses and assessment. A needle-syringe program (NSP) is also available. Sterile needles, syringes and condoms can be collected from Hospital Reception.  Wheel filters are also available at a cost of […]
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Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative

Young people and their families in the Central Goldfields Region are welcome to utilise the services of the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative. Services available include Health Services, Integrated Family Services and Medical Services, including Alcohol and Other Drug services, Maternal and Child Health Services and Mental Health Services. Some services are available only via GP referral however […]
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Department of Education

Department of Education

Koorie Engagement and Support Officers (KESO) KESO Workers work with schools, children and families.  KESOs support Koorie children and their families with assistance to make the journey through primary and secondary school as seamless as possible. Bendigo Office: Phone:  (03) 5440 3111 Address:  7-15 McLaren Street, Bendigo, Victoria 3550 Ballarat Office: Phone:   (03) 5337 8444 […]
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Central Goldfields Art Gallery

For young people interested in the arts contact the Central Goldfields Art Gallery. Address:  Located in the Historic Fire Station in Neill St, Maryborough Opening Hours:  Thursday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
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