we love
Health and wellbeing
Boost health collective Myotherapy, Podiatry, Massage, Pilates and more
Michelle Harris Osteopath Holistic, supportive,
She science Extra supportive sports bra store
Living without Boundaries Occupational therapy
Fertility
Lynn Burmeister The best fertility specialist in Australia ((my subjective extremely bias opinion))
Catching Rainbows Fertility therapies including specific guided relaxation
Moon Tribe yoga Fertility yoga classes
Nurtured by nature Naturopath specialising in fertility
Neuroaffirming support
Living without Boundaries Occupational Therapy
Mullum Rd Clinic Psychology, animal assisted therapy, assessments
Onwards and Upwards Psychology, support, education
Neurodivergent Ally Psychology, assessments, support, resources
Neurowild Resources to help kids // adults
Caz Clarkson Self care and parenting ND kids coach
The Local Umbrella Sensory friendly cafe and community hub
Creating Insights Art Therapy ((Louise from class))
Yellow Ladybugs Supporting Autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals
Heartwood Health Play therapy, Equine therapy, Occupational therapy
Books
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
Laziness does not exist by Devon Price
Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
Rushing woman's syndrome by Dr. Libby Weaver
The year I met my brain by Matilda Boseley
We are all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
Different not less by Chloe Hayden
The Rainbow brain by Sandhya Menon ((kids // neurodivergence))
It's ok that you're not ok by Megan Devine
The Tiny star by Mem Fox ((kids // grief))
F*ck it: The ultimate spiritual way by John Parkin
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
The Golden sequence by Jonni Pollard
Activism // Charity
Safe Steps Family Violence Centre
The Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
Palestine Australia Relief and Action
FREE Supports // Resources
Since becoming a support worker I have been pleasantly surprised by the amount of free services that are out there to help all of us. There are even numerous text lines and webchats available to us 24 hours a day if we need to chat about our problems in a less confronting way.
PLEASE DON'T WAIT TILL YOU ARE IN CRISIS TO REACH OUT. Self care does not have to be bubble baths and relaxation it can be reaching out for help before it becomes too hard.
ASK IZZY Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people with the services they need right now and nearby.
FOOD
EASTERN FOOD RESCUE Food relief
FOOD IS FREE PANTRY 27 Rosedale Cres Ringwood East
MENTAL HEALTH
KIDS HELPLINE Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Phone: 1800 551 800
HEADSPACE Providing mental health support services to young people aged 12-25. Contact eHeadspace for online counselling. Visit their website to find your closest headspace centre.
13YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters to yarn to. Available 24/7. Phone: 13 92 76
SANE AUSTRALIA Mental health information and referral service that supports the mental health of Australians suffering from complex mental illness. Phone: 1800 18 7263
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE The Black Dog Institute provides a 24 hour free mobile phone/computer-based programme to assist those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress.
1800 RESPECT is a 24 hour phone and online counselling service to assist people who have been or who are affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Phone: 1800 737 73
SAFE STEPS Safe Steps is a state-wide Family Violence Response Centre with 24/7 service for women and children experiencing violence. They provide immediate support, information, advocacy, referral and emergency accommodation. Phone: 1800 015 188
AFRICAN FAMILIY SERVICES
African Family Services (AFS) is a specialist service organisation established to serve the African-Australian community in Victoria. AFS provide community capacity building, outreach and case management support, family violence support, a career planning and professional development platform, alcohol and drug awareness training and other training packages. Phone: (03) 9602 5046
Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE) state-wide free information, support and referral service for women, non-binary and gender-diverse people. Telephone counselling is available 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Online support chat is available 11am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Phone: 1300 134 130
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
CASA service centres provide help to women experiencing sexual assault across Victoria. The Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line (after hours telephone service) provides 24 hour support to women in need. Phone (Victoria): 1800 806 292
DJIRRA provides both telephone and face to face legal and non-legal support to Aboriginal people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence.
ANOTHER CLOSET provides information and support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer People (LGBTIQ) experiencing domestic and family violence.
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. Phone: 1300 364 277
LGBTQIA+
SWITCHBOARD
Q LIFE provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Phone: 1800 184 527
DISABILITY
NDIS SUPPORT FOR MAROONDAH RESIDENTS Please contact Kim Henderson on 0419 185 106 or email kim.henderson@maroondah.vic.gov.au
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people living with a disability. Phone: 1800 880 052
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
QUITLINE Information on how to quit smoking. Available 7am – 10.30pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 5pm weekends and public holidays. Phone: 137 848 or 131 848
FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT 24/7 information and referral service, supporting families affected by alcohol and other drugs in Australia. Phone: 1300 368 186
HEALTH
1800 MY OPTIONS a free, confidential service providing information about contraception, pregnancy options and sexual health in Victoria. Available 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. Closed public holidays. Phone: 1800 696 784
LEGAL
WOMENS LEGAL SERVICE a state-wide community organisation providing free confidential legal advice, assistance and referral for women. Their services include legal advice telephone line, face to face advice & assistance, casework, court support, interpreter assisted appointments, outreach service and community legal education. Phone: (03) 8622 0600 1800 133 302
FINANCIAL
HOUSING
SENIORS
Seniors Rights Victoria offers a range of services to support older Victorians experiencing abuse, including advocacy, legal services and community and service provider education. Seniors Rights Victoria is the primary, government-endorsed destination for friends, family members and older Victorians seeking information and support relating to elder abuse. Phone: 1300 368 821
TRANSLATION
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection to provide interpreting services for people who do not speak English, and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Phone: 131 450
This is just a glimpse at what is available. Do some research if you need something and you might get a nice surprise.