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Financial

Good Shepherd
No Interest Loans (NILs)	Borrow up to $2000 for: Household items (fridge, washing machine, furniture + more) Education fees & equipment Computers & laptops (up to $2000 limit) Phone, tablet and all other electronic devices (up to $1000 limit) Car repairs Medical & dental costs Borrow up to $3,000 for: Bond on a new rental property If you have been impacted by a natural disaster Find out if your eligible and start your NILs application. CLICK HERE to find a provider in your region. Find out more here
Financial Independence Hub	The Financial Independence Hub is a free and confidential service supporting people who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident with money and plan for the future. If you have experienced financial abuse and are in recovery and are ready to take practical steps to build your long-term financial independence, we are here to support you. Find out more here
Financial Counselling VIC	Good Shepherd offers a free and confidential financial counselling service that assists people to gain control over debt and financial pressures. Find out more here

The Leaving Violence Program

The Leaving Violence Program supports people leaving a partner who uses violence with financial and other supports. This can be a risky time. The Program is available to eligible victim-survivors regardless of gender or visa status.

Find out more here

Employment Services

Wise Employment
Location	Aspendale: Aspendale Community Gardens, 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale, VIC, 3195 Cheltenham: Suite G02, 43 Station Rd, Cheltenham, VIC, 3192 Frankston: Level 4, 454 Nepean Highway, Frankston, VIC, 3199 Hastings: Shop 6,145 Salmon Street, Hastings, VIC, 3915 Mornington: 3/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington, VIC, 3931 Prahran: Level 2, 159 High Street, Prahran, VIC, 3181 Rosebud:15, 991 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, VIC, 3939
Contact	1800 685 105
Services	Graduate disability employment Inclusive employment Australia Integrated practical placement Post-placement support WISE wellbeing WISE women employment program Work for the dole Workforce Australia

Material Aid

Uniting Vic.Tas

Emergency Relief & Food Parcels

Location: 211 Chapel Street Prahran 3181

Hours: 11:00am -1:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &Friday (closed Wednesdays).

Contact:03 9051 1410

Catchment: Stonnington & Port Phillip

The Salvation Army

Emergency Relief & Food Parcels

Location: Unit 13, 12-16 Garden Boulevard Dingley Village VIC 3172

Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm

Contact: 0458 356 425 or [email protected]

Catchment: Kingston

Emergency Relief & Food Parcels

Location: 87 Robert Street Bentleigh VIC 3204

Hours: Tuesday 10:00am – 2:00pm

Contact: (03) 9557 2644 or [email protected]

Christ Church Mission

Emergency Relief & Food Parcels

Location: 14 Acland Street, St Kilda 3182

Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30am – 2:30pm (Closed between 12:30pm -1:00pm)

Contact: (03) 9534 9250 or [email protected]

The Little Pantry

On our Acland Street fence sits The Little Pantry, which offers non-perishable food and toiletries for anyone in need.

St Kilda Mums

Material Aid

Material aid is available for families with infants and young children who are experiencing disadvantage.

Aid includes second-hand nursery equipment and recycled cots, prams, car seats, clothing and other baby essentials.

The service is accessible via maternal & child health nurses and social workers who request and collect items which are delivered free of charge to regional areas.

Donations are warmly welcomed.

Location:14 Winterton Road, Clayton VIC 3168

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 789 509

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