Support services

Parenting support services 

Communicare – Building a Balance Program for young people 12-18 years and their families facing problematic or disruptive behaviour (this may include self-hard, violence or abuse) – 9251 5777 

Communicare – South East Metro Parenting Support for parents looking for support via phone, email and video conferencing. Email parenting@communicare.org.au or call Parent Support Worker Ruth Gordon-Smith on 0423 510 587. 

Communicare – Parenting Workshops (online) including ‘Parenting in Isolation’ and ‘Communicating with Teens Stuck at Home’. Email parenting@communicare.org.au to express interest. 

Children and youth services 

Youth Focus  mental health counselling for young people aged 12 to 25 years – 6266 4333 

Mercycare  family wellbeing case management service for children and young people 0-18 years – 1800 800 046 

Services for seniors 

Connect Victoria Park – Village Hub  is currently running programs and activities for people aged 55+ online, with full instructions and support offered to get you participating online through your computer or phone – 9361 2904 

Connect Victoria Park – Neighbour to Neighbour Program is keeping Village Hub and community members in the Town social connected via regular phone calls. You can volunteer to make phone calls or request to receive phone calls – 9361 2904 

Harold Hawthorne Community Centre – Harry’s Diner is still open for take away meals and Meals on Wheels deliveries – 9470 1155  

Harold Hawthorne Community Centre – Home Support Services is continuing to offer home support services to seniors and people with disabilities including shopping with a list, welfare check, personal care, domestic assistance, individual social support, carer respite and garden maintenance – 9470 1155 

St Jude’s Health Care Services – In Home Support is offering a range of free support services to people over the age of 65 during COVID-19, fully funded by a Federal Government Grant. Services available include social support, shopping support, domestic assistance, personal care, in home respite, meal preparation and gardening – 9279 4343  

Multicultural services 

Communicare – Settle In Program provides information, assistance and support to refugees and humanitarian entrants who have arrived in Australian within the past five years. Email info@settleinprogram.org.au or call 9251 5777 

CARAD provides essential welfare and advocacy support, including case work support, emergency relief and access to health care services, to asylum seekers, refugees and detainees in WA. Email office@carad.org.au or call 9227 7322 

Legal support 

Sussex Street Community Law Services provides financial counselling, assistance with public or private tenancy concerns and legal services – 6253 9500 

Aboriginal Legal Service of WA provides legal representation and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA – 1800 019 900