Our Community Links will be closing at 12noon on Tuesday, 24 December 2024.Our Lilydale Community Link will remain open throughout the Christmas and New Year period except for on public holidays.Our Healesville, Monbulk, Yarra Junction and Upwey links will reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025.
Organisation
If your household or business has been hit by extended power outages you may qualify for financial compensation. www.ausnetservices.com.au/ 13 17 99.
Yarra Valley Water
Bill support for customers experiencing financial hardship
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 1800 994 789
support@sew.com.au
HICCI
Financial assistance
May have access to firewood.
Healesville 5911 6000
LinC Yarra Valley
pclinc.yarravalley@gmail.com 5967 2119
The Salvation Army (Mooroolbark)
Food (non-perishable)
Material support
Monday, 10-12pm and 1-2pm. 9727 4777
or you can call 03 8873 5288, Monday to Friday, 9-4pm for financial support.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/
Support for veterans and ex-servicemen and women in the Yarra Ranges.
Department of Veterans' Affairs entitlement claims: financial assistance, emergency accommodation, and referral to health and wellbeing programs.
Note: you don't need to be an RSL member to make contact
Veteran Service Call Centre 9655 5555
veteranservices@rslvic.com.au
Or contact your local RSL
www.rslvic.com.au/rsl-network/victorian-map-of-all-branches
9754 7777or0468 468 430
enquire@drers.org.au
www.drers.org.au Visit at Belgrave Community Hub, 1616-1624 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave. Monday-Friday, 9am-12.30pm
Op shop, Cafe and Food Bank
Support with clothing and blankets available Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm
Call 9735 3500 to book an appointment
3/28 John Street, Lilydale
Help for small businesses:1800 413 828
Find a financial counsellor in your area
Use the interactive map to find a local financial counsellor, phone1800 007 007, or use the online live chat option.
https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/
Free, confidential and non-judgemental financial counselling service to people experiencing financial hardship.
Financial Counsellors support you with information and advice to help you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to take control of your financial situation. This includes support with managing debt collectors, mortgages, loans, leases, Centrelink debts, utility bills, fines and more.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
1300 003 224
Financial counselling services are available for those impacted by the October 2022 floods. Enquiries 9871 1817
https://www.each.com.au/service/eastern-financial-counselling-services/
Their professional financial counsellors provide free and confidential advice.
The helpline is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Call: 1800 007 007
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/our-services/moneycare/
Stay up to date with all relevant information by visiting our webpage.
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccine-appointment