Resources for parents & carers
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Below are some community service contacts, programs and resources that may be of support to our Eastwood families.
Services that may assist families:
Ph: 1300 881 971
Ph: 1800 015 188
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Ph: (03) 9280 1941
#For interpreting & translation services #Auslan interpreter services
What's on in Maroondah?
Ph: 1300 88 22 33
Ph: (03) 9298 4598
#What's on through the council for families
Ph: 9294 5704
#Youth Services is here for every young person aged 10-25 who lives, works, studies or plays in the City of Maroondah. 
#Leisure Centres in and around Maroondah including: Aquanation, Aquahub, Ringwood Golf, The Rings, Maroondah Nets and more.
# Tips for parents to help manage online safety for their children.
Ph: 1800 737 732
askizzy.org.au
18 Bond Street, Ringwood, VIC 3134 Ph: 03 9389 8700
#Practical information for Victorian parents and carers
#When a person calls Head to Help on Ph# 1800 595 212, an experienced mental health professional will listen and work with them to find the best ways to get the help they need.
Depending on a person’s needs, they may:
be connected with suitable existing services
receive care at at the HeadtoHelp hub, either onsite or through telehealth
be connected to specialist or acute mental health services, including into emergency care.
Ph#1800 595 212
Uniting Emergency Relief Services Ringwood
291A Maroondah Highway, Ringwood Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm Please phone for appointment
Ph# (03) 8870 4020
Partners in Wellbeing
If you are not coping or have been feeling distressed, anxious or down over several weeks, help is available through Partners in Wellbeing service. The free service offers one-on-one support to help you improve your wellbeing, develop strategies to cope and provide emotional support when and as you need it.
Website: https://www.each.com.au/piw/
Ph# 1300 375 330
ParentWorks is a free online program
What is involved?
ParentWorks involves 5 to 8 ‘modules’ to watch – one per week. Each module only takes about 20 to 30 minutes of your time, and involves videos with practical information and activities.
You can work through the program in your own time and at your own pace. The program takes time and effort, but the rewards will be worth it.
The program is currently available as part of a research study.
Website: https://parentworks.org.au/
The Orange Door
The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.
You should contact The Orange Door if:
someone close to you is hurting you, controlling you or making you feel afraid – such as your partner, family member, carer or parent(s)
you are a child or young person who doesn’t have what you need to be OK
you are worried about the safety of a friend or family member
you need more support with the care of children, e.g. due to money issues, illness, addiction, grief, isolation or conflict
you are worried about the safety of a child or young person
you need help to change your behaviour and stop using violence in your relationships
The Orange Door can work with you on your own, or together with your family members depending on your situation.
https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/
Hope City Mission
DRIVE-THRU FOODBANK Hope City Mission can assist with food and hygiene products for those in financial hardship through its drive-thru Foodbank. Open Thursday by appointment.
DRIVE-THRU FOODBANK
Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
This program provides emergency food relief to those in financial hardship in a contactless environment. Home delivery can also be arranged.
Our Drive Thru Foodbank allows clients to remain in their vehicle whilst our team place pre-packed hampers in their cars, which can consist of pantry items, fruit and vegetables, perishables and hygiene products. Some dietary requirements can be accommodated (please advise our intake team when completing your intake).
To access our services, an intake will need to be completed either over the phone or you can do this online using the link below.
Each intake is assessed to identify what additional services may be needed to assist the client to get them back on their feet. Financial Literacy support is also available.
Safeminds
Parents and carers also have a duty of care to inform the school if they have concerns for their child or if circumstances at school are affecting their child’s mental health. To assist with this, SAFEMinds: At Home was developed for parents and carers to provide them with a variety of information and resources that will assist them to identify, inquire and take appropriate action to reach out for support if they are concerned about their child.
Online video for parents
https://safeminds.org.au/parents-and-carers/
Books for loan
We have a multitude of books on all sorts of topics to do with Wellbeing. If you are interested, please email a member of the Wellbeing team or pop into school to ask to speak to one of us and we can arrange a book loan.
Wellbeing Activities for Students
Resources Booklet
Feel the Magic - Grief support and free camps for children and day camps for families
Ph# 1300 602 465
Note: Mel Douglas is a volunteer on the Wellbeing team at Feel the Magic and is part of the Wellbeing Talk Time Team at Camp Magic, Victoria.
https://stepsmentalhealth.org.au/referring/
Referral Information
You can access Steps Mental Health services if you are:
Living or working in the City of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse or Yarra Ranges
Need support with your mental health or emotional well-being from a community service
Unable to access or afford mental health services somewhere else (such as a private psychologist)
Steps Mental Health is funded by the Australian Government under the PHN program, so there is no cost for you to access the service.
You don’t need a GP referral to use our services, but it’s helpful to have your GP involved in your care.
To find out if Mental Health Stepped Care is the right service for you, please call us on 1800 378 377 or 9810 3070
or make a referral online here.
Referral Information
To refer, please select the most relevant option below. It will take you through to specific referral information.
Hearing screening service
Address: C/- RINGWOOD FAMILY MEDICAL CENTRE 19A RINGWOOD SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, 59-65 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134
Products and services: hearing.com.au
Appointments: hearing.com.au
https://www.hearing.com.au/
Educational Optometrists
Contact Us
Address:
204 Canterbury Road,
Heathmont, Victoria, 3135 Telephone: 9729 5822
Opening hours: Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Positive Parenting course - blogs & videos for parental assistance
Free From Family Violence
FVREE is the lead specialist family violence service in Melbourne’s Eastern Metropolitan Region. We work across the continuum of family violence including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery.