Southern Peninsula Community Support
IS STILL OPERATING DURING THE PANDEMIC
The Covid-19 pandemic restrictions have changed the way we operate, for safety reasons it is important that you ring for support on 5986-1285 and our interviewers will talk to you about how we can help.
Call us on 5986 1285
Telephones are staffed Monday to Friday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Talk with an experienced interviewer and find out how we can assist with Emergency Relief and essential support to you, including:
Pantry items & food parcels; Fruit & vegetables; Personal hygiene products; Public transport costs; Assistance with pharmacy & education costs; Shower & laundry program; Assistance with utilities; Case management services for individuals & families; Referrals to further support in the community.
Note: as we transition back to opening up there will be a number of changes around food pickup or delivery, follow us on Facebook as we post most days
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Southern Peninsula Community Support is supported by many people and organisations check out our last annual report to see their impact
2020 Annual Report
Our Services
Crisis Support
and Emergency Relief
We offer support to people in crisis with trained staff and volunteers providing food and material aid, support with certain expenses, information, referral and practical assistance.
Read MoreSPLaSh
(Southern Peninsula Laundry and Shower program) - a chance for those experiencing homelessness in the Southern Peninsula area to have a shower, do their laundry, have a meal and/or receive a food parcel. It is key place for participants to connect with peers and support agencies.
Read MoreSouthern Peninsula
Fresh Food Program
The Southern Peninsula Fresh Food Program is a collaboration with SecondBite to provide fresh food on the Southern Mornington Peninsula.
Read MoreSouthern Peninsula Homeless Connections
Assertive Outreach Housing and Homelessness Program We actively visit and engage clients in their places of living or agreed meeting places and ensure their basic needs are met, warmth, shelter, food, and medical assistance.
Read MoreNeedle &
Syringe Program
The Victorian Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) is a major public health initiative to minimise the spread of blood borne viruses HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B
Read MoreNILS
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit.
Read MoreTax Help
Volunteer workers are trained by the Australia Taxation Office to assist people to fill in simple tax returns.
Read MoreEEP
The Employment Engagement Project (EEP) is designed to work with long term unemployed or disengaged people to increase community engagement and participation.
Read MoreLow Income
Support Service
The Low Income Support Service (LISS) is
designed to assist people to address issues
that are impacting on their day-to-day lives.
Family
Support Service
The Family Support Service is designed to assist
families with children to address issues that are
impacting on their day-to-day lives.
