COVID-19 is impacting our community, our social connections and our finances. Council’s CASI Community Connector is here to support you. To add your activity or support service added to this list, contact: CASI Community Connector info@moorabool.vic.gov.au.
Food relief and support
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The Neighbours Place |
Christian not-for-profit, whose aim is to serve disadvantaged and at-risk people without judgement. They assist residents who need emergency food, due to financial hardship. While the Foodbank is usually accessed by Centrelink cardholders, others on low incomes are eligible. |
Via telephone appointment. Operating during pandemic: 9.30am to 12.30pm (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) Closed public holidays. 77 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh (03) 5367 6222 |
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Bacchus Up To Pay It Forward (BUTPIF) |
BUTPIF works with local charitable organisations and local businesses, to provide free meal vouchers to those in need. Vouchers are redeemable at selected food outlets in Bacchus Marsh and Darley. Or where you see a BUTPIF sign. You can contribute donations towards to this project at many local businesses. Vouchers are available through local charitable and welfare organisations, as well as: - Darley Bakehouse/Bacchus Bakery - Jolly Miller - Little Lucky Café - Loot Café, Van Café - Vanilla Rose Café - BM Fish & Chips - Frankly Fruits - The Butcher Club |
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Bacchusuptopayitforward/posts/ For more information please call Judy on 0434 389 721 |
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Soul Food |
Each Wednesday at 12pm, lunch is available at St Andrews hall. Volunteers from various Bacchus Marsh churches contribute to this project. They provide a nourishing meal and social contact. COVID-19 restrictions mean they now provide this meal as a take away option. You can also get bread, fruit and cake. This service is not available during school holidays. Help with groceries and meals is available. Please contact Jenny for more information. |
Wednesday lunch 12pm – takeaway during COVID-19 Enquiries – Jenny Kearney 0408104155 / jennykearney1206@hotmail.com 18 Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340 |
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Ballan District Health and Care |
Emergency Food Relief – The Food Bank is run Monday – Thursday 9-5pm and is accessible by appointment only. Families and individuals can access the food bank once a month for food relief. There are no costs/fees and no eligibility criteria |
To make an appointment contact reception on details below: 164 Inglis Street, Ballan VIC 3342 (03) 5366 7999 / reception@bdhc.com.au http://www.ballanhealth.com.au |
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St Vincent de Paul Bacchus Marsh |
They provide food vouchers, clothing, furniture, utility relief, education, advocacy support and friendship. |
Welfare Assistance Line 1800 305 330 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. |
Online shopping - priority assistance
Never shopped online before? We can help you order groceries online. You can have your groceries delivered or you can collect them from the store. Council's CASI Community Connector can guide you through the process.
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IGA Darley (Champions IGA) IGA Ballan |
The IGA Priority Shop supports customers who are elderly, vulnerable or isolated. By providing essential grocery packs to their door. |
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Foodworks Online - Bacchus Marsh |
As well as regular online shopping, the NDIS, The Department of Veterans Affairs and My Aged Care has worked with the participating Independent FoodWorks stores to make sure customers, who are unable to shop in their usual way, have priority access to home delivery services. This means if you have an NDIS, My Aged Care, or Veteran Gold Card Number you get priority to purchase essential grocery items online to be delivered to your home |
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Woolworths |
Woolworths has the Basics Box, which includes some basics for breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks. If people are able to purchase their own, the service is for specifically for the elderly, people with a disability, those with compromised immunity and people in mandatory isolation. |
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/page/woolworths-basics-box. |
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Coles |
Coles has the Coles Online Priority Service - The Coles Online Priority Service (COPS) has been created to support our most vulnerable customers and communities during this challenging time, and ensure we help those who need it the most right now, particularly the elderly and those who can’t easily get to one of our stores. |
https://shop.coles.com.au/a/bacchus-marsh/content/priority-service-information |
Finance
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Moorabool Shire – Providing Support to those financially affected by Covid-19 |
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Child & Family Services |
CAFS are still providing Financial Counselling services during COVID-19 for people experiencing financial hardship. The service is completely free and confidential. |
52 Grant Street, Bacchus Marsh, 3340, PH: 5367 9900 |
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MoneyCare Salvation Army Ballarat |
Phone appointments available during Covid through MoneyCare Ballarat. |
PH: 5337 0600 https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/our-services/moneycare/ https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/youre-the-boss/ |
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No Interest Loan Scheme |
No Interest Loans (NILS) provide individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit. |
PH: 5229 8829 |
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Money Help |
MoneyHelp provides confidential and free financial information to assist Victorians with debt problems. You will find information here from rent assistance and redundancy payment to bankruptcy. |
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Money Smart |
Australian government website with useful information and tools regarding financial matters. |
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National Debt Hotline |
A free, independent and confidential not-for-profit service that helps people in Australia tackle their debt problems. |
http://www.ndh.org.au/ |
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BeyondBlue |
Beyond Blue and Financial Counselling Australia are encouraging people to access free support services to cope with economic impacts of coronavirus.(Money on your Mind campaign) |
https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/managing-my-daily-life/financial-and-mental-wellbeing.html Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing service Free Counselling calls National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007 |
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Available Payments |
For information on Payments and services during coronavirus (COVID-19) |
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Energy Bills |
Energy retailers must provide assistance to any household that contacts them because they are having trouble paying their bills.
Utility Relief Grant Scheme: You can receive a maximum of $650 on each utility type in a two-year period (or $1,300 for households with a single source of energy (for example, electricity only). You can apply for separate grants for each utility (electricity, gas and water). |
https://services.dhhs.vic.gov.au/utility-relief-grant-scheme |
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Reachout.com |
Reachout.com has online resources on managing work and money for young people. |
Housing support
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CAFS Bacchus Marsh |
Housing support |
1800MYCAFS 5367 9900 |
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If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness you can ring the 24 hour Victorian Hotline for assistance. The 1800 number will direct your call to a service closest to you, or if the call is outside business hours, it will be directed to Salvation Army Crisis Services. |
1800 825 955 |
Mental health and wellbeing
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https://headtohealth.gov.au/service-providers for a detailed list of service providers |
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HeadSpace |
headspace began in 2006 to address this critical gap, by providing tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds. |
1800 650 890 |
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Lifeline |
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. |
13 11 14 |
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Kids Helpline |
Phone counselling service/web chat |
1800 55 1800 |
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Suicide Call Back Service |
Phone call/web chat or video chat available. |
1300 659 467 |
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Reachout.com |
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Head to Help |
The new HeadtoHelp mental health support service for people experiencing mental health distress. Mon – Friday 8.30-5pm. Service includes a statewide telehealth service and a new mental health pandemic response hub at Ballarat Community Health in Sebastopol. |
1800 595 212 |
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Partners in Wellbeing |
Partners in Wellbeing can give you one-to-one support to help you improve your wellbeing, develop strategies to cope and get things under control. |
1300 375 330. |
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Red Cross – Covid Connect |
Red Cross – Covid Connect If you need someone to talk to, whether you are feeling isolated or lonely. A Red Cross volunteer is happy to call you for a friendly chat – once or regularly – its up to you! |
https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/community-services/covid-connect
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eFriend |
A free virtual peer support service where you can access six sessions with the same peer worker to support your mental health and wellbeing. |
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Friendline |
FriendLine is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. All conversations with FriendLine are casual and anonymous and our friendly volunteers are ready to talk about anything and everything. |
Ph: 1800 424 287 or |
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BeyondBlue |
Beyond Blue have a dedicated COVID-19 online chat and online forum for people to share their concerns and connect to support one another |
https://online.beyondblue.org.au/ 1300 22 4636 |
COVID-19 information and support
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Coronavirus Hotline |
If your enquiry is related to coronavirus health concerns or current restrictions, please call the Coronavirus Hotline. |
1800 675 398 |
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Coronavirus Information Line |
Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19) or help with the COVIDSafe app. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
1800 020 080 |
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Older persons COVID-19 Support line |
The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line provides information and support to senior Australians, their families and carers. Call Monday to Friday, except public holidays, from 8.30am to 6pm. |
1800 171 866 |
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Disability Information Hotline |
Coronavirus information for people with disability. |
1800 643 787. |
Practical support
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St Johns Community Transport and Covid Transfer Service |
The St John Community Transport Service assists meeting everyday needs of people in our local community by being more mobile and having safe and reliable transport. On behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), St John Ambulance Victoria is transporting vulnerable people to and from COVID-19 testing sites throughout Victoria. |
1300 785 646 https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/transport-services/community-transport/ Contact your Local Health Provider to make a booking for the Covid-19 Transfer Service.
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Moorabool Shire |
Contact the CASI Community Connector for practical support queries, assistance in accessing/learning the technology to connect, assistance with online shopping, etc. |
5366 7100 |
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Central Highlands Primary Care Partnership |
Lots of useful resources and contacts available on the Central Highlands PCP website |
Volunteering opportunities
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Neighbours Place |
Neighbours Place Bacchus Marsh are seeking donations of food – fresh and non perishable. |
Deliver 9.30am to 12.30pm - Monday, Wednesday and Friday To 77 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh (03) 5367 6222 Or via the food donation bin at Foodworks |
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Djerriwarrh Health |
Multiple volunteering opportunities – welfare check ins, assisting with Meals on Wheels etc. |
Contact : volunteer@djhs.org.au or ph: 5367 9600 |
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Moorabool Shire |
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Many opportunities to volunteer and support your local community through community groups like Rotary, Lions Club, CWA etc, refer: https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/directory?page=1 |
Activities
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Moorabool Libraries |
Moorabool libraries have lots of great online activities, book clubs, bacchat, story time, craft groups,etc |
https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/residents/community/library-services |
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Ballan Community House |
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www.ballancommunityhouse.com.au 5368 1934 |
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Darley Neighbourhood House |
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The Laurels |
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