Youth Services Directory
The organisations listed below provide services for youth in the Wimmera Southern Mallee Region. Filter by category using the menu or type in key words to search.
AAA – IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 00024/7 – National
Work Phone: 000work
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Axis EmploymentWimmera Region
Work Head Office 22 McLachlan St Horsham VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: (03) 5381 1622work
Work Email: reception@caei.com.auINTERNET
Website: Axis Employment
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AXIS Employment is a community based not for profit organisation contracted by the Australian Government to deliver Disability Employment Services throughout Western Victoria and South East South Australia
Since 1992, AXIS Employment has successfully assisted jobseekers with disability, illness or injury into suitable employment. We have an understanding of local labour markets and maintain excellent employer relationships. We offer employer incentives and provide comprehensive post placement support resulting in the best possible employment outcome for both jobseeker and employer.
AXIS Employment is ranked in the top 15% of Disability Employment Providers Australia wide. We are committed to supporting the regional communities in which we operate. Our mission is to inspire and empower people through employment, in turn fostering value and social inclusion.
Ballarat Group TrainingRegional
Work 14 Hill St Ballarat VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: 03 5333 8600work
Work Email: admin@bgt.org.auINTERNET
Website: bgt.org.au
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BGT have a range of employment solutions. Delivering Apprenticeships, traineeships and recruitment. BGT is a registered training organisation, enabling individuals and business to up-skill and reach their goals.
Barengi Gadjin Land CouncilWotjobaluk claim area
Work 38 Plumpton Rd HORSHAM VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: 03 5381 0977work
Work Email: admin@bglc.com.auINTERNET
Website: Barengi Gadjin Website
Bendigo BankHorsham Branch
Work 80 – 82 Firebrace St HORSHAM VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: 03 5381 0996work
Website: Scholarships
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Bendigo Bank is a commercial banking group providing banking services specifically suited to rural communities and not-for-profit organisations.
The charitable arm of Bendigo Bank has created a pool of money to help build stronger communities through funding programs for families, youth, health, education, the environment, the arts and lots more.
Each year, under their Scholarships Program, they award grants to outstanding, but disadvantaged students, usually from a rural area, that have been offered a full-time place at an Australian university or college campus for the first time.
Berry StreetGrampians Region
Work 23 Wetlands Drive Mt Helen Vic 3350 Australiawork
Home Phone: 03 5330 5000home
Website: Western Region Services
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Western Region Programs and Services:
Education, Employment & Training
Family Services
Foster Care
Residential Care
Youth Services
- Lead Tenant
- Crisis Accommodation
- Youth Housing
- Single Women’s Housing
- Reconnect & Finding Solutions
- Intensive Case Management
- Residential Care Case Management
- Adolescent Support Services
- L2P Learner Driver Program
- Positive Memory Bank
Carers VictoriaYoung Carers
Work Level 1 37 Albert St Footscray Vic 3011 work
Work Phone: Freecall 1800 242 636work
Website: Carers Victoria Website
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The Young Carers program supports children and young people up to 25 years of age who provide unpaid care for a family member who has a disability, mental illness or chronic illness, or who is frail aged.
Centre for ParticipationWimmera Region
Work 39 Urquhart St Horsham Vic 3400 work
Work Phone: 03 5381 6701work
Website: Business Website
Child Protection Crisis Line24/7 – Victoria
Work Phone: 13 12 78work
Christian Emergency Food CentreHorsham
Work 28 Firebrace St Horsham VIC 3400 Australiawork
Home Phone: 03 5381 2311home
Work Email: INTERNET
Website: Home page
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The Christian Emergency Food Centre is able to provide:
Food Parcels
Emergency food parcels are available for individuals and families in need. These can be accessed either directly from the Centre or by request from a social worker.
Food parcels can be sent by truck to most towns in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee.
Financial Assistance
Thanks to the provision of funds from the Federal Government we can, at times, also provide financial help to help purchase medical prescriptions, fuel for an emergency situation or to pay outstanding bills. By necessity funds are capped.
Referrals
Referrals can be made to any outside agency depending on need. eg. to the Salvation Army for physical needs or Wimmera UnitingCare for accommodation or financial counselling.
A listening ear
Each client has the opportunity to tell their story to one of our caring interviewers.
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ConnectEd Re-engagement Program
Purpose: Students who attend Connect Ed are teenagers aged between twelve and twenty-one, who have disengaged from mainstream education. These students present with social, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, academic and/or attendance issues. There is a focus of developing the students whole-self, including their academic and social development to ensure their readiness for positive post-school pathways (further education and work).
Curriculum: Each student works with their teachers to complete an Individual Education Plan which assists the students to set goals relating to their learning and achievement. The IEP also assists teachers to identify and plan individualised classes that suits the students’ needs and future aspirations. For all students the curriculum includes art, literacy, numeracy, cooking, recreational activities and self-development sessions.
Students are also encouraged to gain meaningful qualifications including their Foundation VCAL and VET subjects. Students also develop a Career Action Plan and are encouraged to undertake work experience and casual work to develop their employability skills.
How it works: Class sizes are small with some students provided access to one on one lessons that target the individual needs of students. The staff are skilled in developing students social and resilience skills, and work to provide and promote strong relationships. Student academic classes are generally run in the morning, with extra-curricular activities in the afternoon to promote social growth and community connectedness. An integral part of the program is connecting to as many parts of the community as possible and provide the opportunity for students to develop positive relationships and have access to inspiring role models.
Cooinda Disability Service
Work Queen St Nhill VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: 03 5391 1095work
Website: WWHS Website
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Cooinda Disability Service is administered by West Wimmera Health Service and supports people with a physical, intelectual or mental health disability.
We work towards achieving individual positive outcomes for all clients, encouraging their personal development, promoting participation in community activities and by providing supported employment opportunities in diverse private enterprise situations.
Programs and activities are designed specifically around the interests and wishes of each individual client, so as to enable the achievement of their personal goals.
Our programs receive funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments supplemented by West Wimmera Health Service and the commmitment of volunteers.
CrimeStoppers24/7 – National
Home Phone: 1800 333 000home
Delkaia Aboriginal Best Start
Work Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative 43 Hamilton St HORSHAM VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: 03 5381 6333work
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Delkaia Aboriginal Best Start aims to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the Horsham and District community (extending to Dimboola, Stawell and Halls Gap) with the purpose to give their children the ‘best start’ in life.
Best Start is a Victorian government early years initiative. It supports families, caregivers and communities to provide the best possible environment, experiences and care for young children in the important years from pregnancy to school (0-8 years).
Department of Education and TrainingSouth Western Victoria
Work Horsham Office 26 Darlot St HORSHAM VIC 3400 Australiawork
Work Phone: 03 53105300work
Website: DET Website
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The Department of Education and Training offers learning and development support, services and resources for all Victorians, from birth through to adulthood.
Department of Health and Human ServicesRegional
Work Horsham Office 21 Mclachlan St Horsham VIC 3400 Australiawork
Website: Services
Website: Horsham Office
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the Victorian Government agency which delivers a wide range of government services. Click on the links below for further informtion
Work 109 Lloyd St Dimboola Vic 3418 work
Work Phone: 03 5389 1588work
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The Dim-e-Shop provides computer repairs and training, assisted internet use, internet access, visitor information, a drop-in centre, the annual A&P Show Secretarys office, poster printing, family history, photography gallery, seasonal and promotional community window displays, advice for local attractions and camping, help for new businesses, and online services assistance.