SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Office of Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

Aboriginal Affairs Victoria works in partnership with Victorian indigenous communities and their organisations to protect and manage Aboriginal cultural heritage, strengthen governance and leadership, and establish new community engagement and capacity development initiatives. AAV operates within a community development framework to improve the long term social and economic outcomes for indigenous Victorians

Phone: 1800 672 003

Email: aboriginalaffairs@dpc.vic.gov.au

Website: www.aboriginalaffairs.vic.gov.au

Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health

CEH offers a wide range of services that assist Australian organisations to meet the needs of refugee and migrant clients
Information services - to professionals and students from the health, welfare and education sectors
Professional education and training - tailored training to individual organisations
Project Management
Research
Community Education
Health Promotion
Library collection - focuses on cultural and linguistic diversity and health concerns
Advice

Phone: 03 9418 9929

Email: enquiries@ceh.org.au

Website: www.ceh.org.au

Action On Disability Within Ethnic Communities Inc

Provides advocacy, information, education, training, consultancy and social support.
Supports individuals and groups to seek their rights
Conducts workshops and seminars
Provides training and consultancy programs for service providers, community organisations, and government departments

Phone: 1800 626 078

Email: info@adec.org.au

Website: www.adec.org.au

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.

Phone: 1300 655 820

Email: tispromo@immi.gov.au

Website: www.immi.gov.au/tis

Fawkner Community House

Classes
Social and Support Groups
Community Groups
Supports personal growth and encourages well-being;
Upholds the principles of equity and access;
Reduces isolation and increases participation of individuals, families and groups;
Addresses social inequities and increases life opportunities;
Provides opportunities for skill development and enhancement;
Fosters confident and responsible community.

Phone: 03 9357 4631

Email: fawcomhs@fawcomhs.com.au

Website: www.fawknerch.wordpress.com

Association for Children With a Disability

Self help group providing information, support and advocacy
Free Parent Support Line
Free Information Resources for families
Member magazine NoticeBoard
Community Education
Systemic Advocacy

Phone: 03 9818 2000

Email: mail@acd.org.au

Website: www.acd.org.au