Community Outreach Directory

Welcome to our Community Outreach Directory, a comprehensive guide to organisations and services that cater to the diverse needs of our community. Our directory is designed to connect individuals with the resources they need to thrive. Explore our directory today and discover the wealth of community resources available to you.

Emergency Services

In an emergency always call 000

Croydon Police Station

Operating 24 hours
Call 9724 0100
171-175 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon

Mooroolbark Police Station

Operating 24 hours
Call 9725 9999
188 Hull Rd, Mooroolbark

Ringwood Police Station

Call 9871 3000
31 Ringwood St, Ringwood

Lifeline

Operating 24 hours
Crisis support
Call 13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14
Chat online at www.lifeline.org.au

Kids Helpline

Children’s counselling
Operating 24 hours
Call 1800 55 1800
Chat online at kidshelpline.com.au

Family Support – Housing, Homeless & Safety

The Orange Door

If you need help with parenting, or you are worried about the wellbeing or development of a child or young person.
If someone close to you is making you feel afraid or unsafe such as your partner, ex-partner, family member or carer.
If you are a child or young person who doesn’t feel safe or cared for.
If you are at risk of using abusive or controlling behaviour or you need help with these behaviours at home or in a relationship.
If you are worried about the safety of someone you know.
If you have experienced family violence, including controlling behaviour like someone monitoring where you go, who you visit or how you spend money.

Everyone is welcome at The Orange Door and you don’t need a referral. You can seek help or support if you are a migrant or a refugee or do not have permanent residency.

Call 1800 271 150
More info at www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au
4-16 Devon Street (Corner Pierson Drive and Railway Grove), Croydon 3136

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

Chat online at www.safesteps.org.au/our-services/services-for-women-children/family-violence-webchat-support

Uniting Wesley Homeless & Support Service

Open door entry point
Emergency relief
Accommodation options for families
Youth & refuge services
Eastern Homelessness Network

Call 8870 4020
More info at www.unitingvictas.org.au
291A Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood

EACH

Eastern Access Community Health provides an integrated range of health, disability, counselling, housing, family and child services and community mental health services across Australia. Day programs for residents living at home who suffer from dementia.

Call 1300 003 224
20 Melbourne Street, Ringwood
More info at www.each.com.au

Maroondah Police Seniors Register

People on the register receive regular phone calls from volunteers who check on their welfare and the register contains emergency contact information that can be used by emergency services.

Call 9298 4569
More info at www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Community-support-business/Seniors-and-older-people/Maroondah-Police-Seniors-Register

Aged Care and Respite

Olivet Care - Olive Grove House Day Center

Provide a day respite program for elderly people living in the community and the opportunity for carers to have a break from their caring role.

Call 9131 5500
More info at www.olivet.com.au

Advice and Advocacy

iDare You

iDare U is an advocacy organisation for people with a disability and their families.

Call 9210 0100
More info at idareu.org.au
18 Werac Drive, Ringwood North

Eastern Community Legal Centre

ECLC is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne’s East.

Call 1300 32 52 00
More info at www.eclc.org.au

Maroondah Community Assistant

Maroondah Community Assist offers information, referral and emergency relief services, food parcels and details of free meals, assistance with prescriptions, toiletries, referrals to free legal services, health and financial counselling and budget assist.

Call 9723 7686
More info at www.maroondahcommunityassist.org.au
2A Ringwood Street, Ringwood

Victoria Legal Aid (Outer Eastern Suburbs)

We help people with their legal problems. We focus on protecting the rights of Victorians and representing those who need it the most.

Call 9259 5444
Email [email protected]
More info at www.legalaid.vic.gov.au