Support Services

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Organisation_Name	Phone_Number	Organisation_Website	Information_About_Service	Opening_Hours	Alternative Phone A	Alternative Phone B	Alternative Phone C	Address	Email	Facebook	Keywords
Aboriginal Family Support Services	Adelaide Ph: 0418 499 649	Visit Website	AFSS programs include: Community Safety & wellbeing; Connections to culture; Cultural consultancy; foster care; gambling help service; residential care; stronger families; youth accomodation; URBAN youth services	5 days per week	Murray Bridge Ph: 0418 499 649	Waikerie Ph: 08 8582 3192			afss@afss.com.au		aboriginal, cultural, foster care, gambling, youth, community, children
Women's Legal Service (SA) (WLSSA)	(08) 8221 5553	Visit Website	The vision of Women’s Legal Service (SA) is achieving justice for women. They aim to: Provide legal advice and representation to women within South Australia, particularly in areas where needs are not being met, educate women and the community in general, so women can participate wholly and competently in legal matters affecting them, and much, much more.	Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Country Callers: 1800 816 349	Admin Phone Number: (08) 8231 8929		151 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000	admin@wlssa.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/wlssa/	women's legal service sa, legal services, women's rights, women's assistance, lawyer, women's lawyer, assistance, legal assistance, women's defense
Uniting Communities	(08) 8202 5111	Visit Website	United Communities can support people experiencing abuse, or using anger or violence, as well as others who are affected. UC also offers support for women experiencing domestic violence, Domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence Anti-Poverty Brokerage, and Counselling for men who want to change angry or violent behaviours.	Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Head Office 10 Pitt St Adelaide: 1800 615 677			4 Third St, Murray Bridge SA 5253	enquiries@unitingcommunities.org	https://www.facebook.com/UnitingCommunitiesOz	domestic violence, aboriginal, NDIS, mental health, care, support, counselling, abuse, poverty, violence
Uniting SA	Adelaide Ph: (08) 8440 2200	Visit Website	Building family opportunities. Uniting SA can help you deal with things that make it hard for you to gain employment. These issues may include and are not limited to: Physical health, caring responsibilities, no recent work history, mental health, unstable/ "at risk" housing, legal matters, family disruption and financial stress. Uniting SA is here to assist families in the Murray Mallee		Murray Bridge - Rebecca: 0459 873 694	Murray Bridge - Mellissa: 0459 973 692		18 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge SA 5253	Rebecca: rmcbain@ucwpa.org.au Mellissa: mbuttery@ucwpa.org.au		support, opportunities, mental health, financial help, finances, physical health, family help, caring, carer
Affordable Living SA	1800 025 539	Visit Website	Food support only; Financial/tax/personal & grief counselling by arrangement	5 days per week	Nuriootpa Ph: 08 8562 2688	Gawler Ph: 08 8522 4522	Gawler East Ph: 08 8255 8811		fcsupport@aus.salvationarmy.org		food, financial support, tax, counselling, grief
ac care	08 8532 1832	Visit Website	Mid Murray regional towns can access support through either centre closest to them, outreach is on a case by case assessment. Services provided: Accommodation support/homelessness; Emergency Relief Program; NILS, low income support program; financial counselling; reconnect; home interaction program for parents and youngsters	5 days per week	Waikerie Communit Centre Ph: 08 8541 2081			15-19 Kennet Road, Murray Bridge	care@accare.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/accarecommunity/?ref=ts	accomodation, emergancy relief, NILS, finance, counselling, parents
Centacare	1800 800 098	Visit Website	Community support, counselling, crisis support services, domestic violence, drugs & alcohol, homelessness, mental health, parenting, family breakdown, youth homelessness, training & education; pregnancy support; foster care; NDIS supports	5 days per week	Riverland Domestic Violence Service Ph: 08 8582 2100	Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8531 8888	Nuriootpa Ph: 08 8562 4547	Unit 6, 2 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge	rdvs@centacare.org.au seaton@centacare.org.au		counselling, crisis, domestic violence, drugs, alcohol, homelessness, mental health, parenting, breakdown, education, pregnancy, foster, NDIS
CAFHS - Child and Family Health Service	1300 733 606	Visit Website	Child Health Nurses provide free health checks and developmental assessments for children between birth and five years. Clinics in Mannum, Nuriootpa and Waikerie. Outreach services to all Mid Murray towns including Sedan, Cambrai, Truro, Morgan, Swan Reach, Blanchetown and surrounding areas. Nurses can also provide support with parenting, breastfeeding, settling, sleep, nutrition, development, play, child safety, maternal health and family wellbeing.	Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm				Parker st, Mannum			child health, development, baby checks, baby, midwife, midwives, parenting
CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service	1800 819 089	Visit Website	Areas outreached by assessments & appointments: CAMHS is a free community-based mental health service provided through SA Health's Women's and Children's Health Network. We provide mental health services to infants, children, adolescents and perinatal women. Services are provided across South Australia.		Murray Bridge Ph: 8531 3901	Angaston Centre Early Interventions Programs Ph: 8563 8500	Waikerie via Berri Office Ph: 08 8582 4290	71 Swanport Rd, Murray Bridge			mental health, adolescents, children, infants, perinatal
Child Care Access Hotline	1800 670 305	Visit Website	The mychild.gov.au website is Australia's online child care portal. On this website you will find information on different types of child care and how to get assistance with the cost of child care. You can also search a database to find child care centres in your local area. In many cases, you will also be able to find the services' vacancy and fee information.	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm					mychild@education.gov.au		childcare
Community Living Australia	08 8536 5888	Visit Website	Services families with children with disabilities	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm				6 Third St, Murray Bridge			children, disabilities
Department for Child Protection	1800 330 042	Visit Website	The Department for Child Protection plays a key role in the protection and support of children and young people throughout South Australia working in partnership with families, support services and the community to provide safe environments for children and young people.	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm	Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8535 6200	Berri Ph: 1800 800 195	Berri Ph: 08 8595 2400	Crisis Care After Hours 13 16 11		https://www.facebook.com/ChildProtectionSA/	families SA, child protection, reporting, abuse, neglect, violence
Family Day Care DECD	08 8532 0766	Visit Website	Contact for details of vacancies in your local area	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm				20 Beaty Tce Murray Bridge			child care, family day care
Gambling Helpline	1800 858 858	Visit Website	Offer face to face personal, financial & family counselling, 24/7 online counselling & real time chat support. Families and individuals across the Mid Murray who are affected by problem gambling are encouraged to call.	24 hours, 7 days per week	Intensive treatment/Specialist therapy Ph: 08 8232 3333	Waikerie Ph: 08 85824122	Nuriootpa: 8250 6600	Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8223 4566			gambling, finance, money, counselling
Headspace	1800 063 267	Visit Website	headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. Mannum & surrounding towns via Murry Bridge office; Services provided at Waikerie 2-3 days per week, appointments booked via Berri office; One to one services & group programs; Virtual Services available	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; facebook 24/7	Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8531 2122	Waikerie Ph: 08 8582 4422	headspace@riverlandgp.org.au	3 Railway Tce, Murray Bridge	headspace@mmgpn.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/headspaceAustralia	counselling, crisis, children, teenagers, anxiety, psychologist
Housing SA	13 12 99	Visit Website	Contact central number or via internet DCSA housing website for information, services and direct applications. Housing SA, a division of the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion, administers services on behalf of the South Australian Housing Trust. It works closely with other departments, agencies and non-Government organisations to provide South Australians with affordable housing options and support.	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm	Mobilong House Seventh St, Murray Bridge (includes service up to Swan Reach)	Waikerie Community Centre (service out to Morgan to Blanchetown)		Unit 1 / 4 Seventh St, Gawler South (includes Cambria, Sedan to Gawler Region)	DCSIhousing@sa.go.au		housing, bond, rent,
Kids Matter	08 8394 2165	Visit Website	Kids Matter is an Australian mental health and well-being initiative set in primary schools and early childhood education and care services (like preschools, kindergartens and day care centres). The website has information to help families better understand and recognise mental health concerns in children.	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm					SA@kidsmatter.edu.au	https://www.facebook.com/KidsMatterPrimary	education, preschool, kindy, mental health, child, children, parenting, school
Lutheran Community Care	08 8531 3644	Visit Website	Murray Bridge - Counselling services on Monday & Wednesdays; Nuriootpa, 26 Second St Mon - Tues, Thurs - Friday 10am – 12noon ; Swan Reach Op Shop Wed & Fridays 10am – 4pm, Sat 10am – 1pm Op Shop can help provide connection to services for assistance; financial counselling and kids club; Lutheran Community Care provide emergency relief, financial counselling, Budget work, tax help, Family relationship counselling, personal counselling, Family Centre & Playgroups are in Nuriootpa	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm	Nuriootpa Ph: 08 8562 2688	Swan Reach Op shop Ph: 0448 108 587	Zion Lutheran Church Angaston Ph: 08 8564 3814	Murraylands Cnr of Florence and Charles Streets Murray Bridge	Barossa@lccare.gov.au	https://www.facebook.com/LutheranCommunityCare	counselling, kids club, food, relationships, budge, tax, emergancy relief, finance counselling,
Mannum Mens Discussion Group	08 8569 2818		Men's support group								men, support
Mid Murray Support Service 'THE HUB'	08 8569 1832	Visit Website	Community Services including activities for the aged, parenting groups, children’s activities and services, emergency food parcels, job active provider – Sureway and wellbeing activities.	Monday to Thursday 9am to 4:30pm				58 Walker Avenue, Mannum SA 5238	hub.reception@mmss.com.au	https://www.facebook.com/midmurraysupportserviceinc/	playgroups, mother goose
Mensline Australia	1300 789 978	Visit Website	MensLine Australia is a unique telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. Video and online counselling available, 24 hour phone line open	24 hours, 7 days per week						https://www.facebook.com/MensLineAus/	men, father, support, relationships, suicide, wife, kids, children
Mid Murray Support Service Inc	08 8569 2129	Visit Website	Provides Centrelink & Medicare Agency, My Aged Care Service Provider for Home Support Services including: Transport, Home Cleaning, Home Maintenance & other home help. This office is the collection point for Mannum Mag & also assists with any administration enquiries for home help & other services.	Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm				71 Randell St, Mannum SA 5238	mmss.reception@mmss.com.au	https://www.facebook.com/midmurraysupportserviceinc/	home support, kids club, holiday, centre link, medicare, employment, services, op shop
Mid Murray Support Service Inc - Scrooges Op Shop	08 8569 1892	Visit Website	Scrooges is a Social Enterprise for Mid Murray Support Service and all income generated goes back into our Community. Every donation received assists those in our community either via access to affordable household and personal items or via the funds generated to support the in-home support needs of the vulnerable, aged or disabled.	Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm	(08) 8569 1892			8 Randell St, Mannum SA 5238	mmss.reception@mmss.com.au	https://www.facebook.com/midmurraysupportserviceinc/	home support, kids club, holiday, centre link, medicare, employment, services, op shop
NEAMI Murray Bridge	08 8531 2395	Visit Website	Improving mental health and well-being through individual and community support	Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm	Referals via Ph: 08 8534 6800			33 Mary Terrace, Murray Bridge	murraybridge@neaminational.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/NeamiNational	mental health, depression, anxiety, mental illness
New Access Coaching	1800 010 630	Visit Website	New Access is a program developed by beyondblue that is a free and confidential support service to help you tackle day to day pressures. An Access Coach, specially trained and experienced, will support you in setting practical goals that will help you get back on track.	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm							mental health, depression, anxiety
NDIS	1800 800 110	Visit Website	The NDIS will be available in the Murray Mallee region from 1st October 2017.								NDIS, disability
Nunga Mi:Minar Women's & Children's Shelter	1800 800 098		Support & emergency accommodation for aboriginal women and children who are victims of domestic violence	Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm; Fridays 8.30am to 3.30pm				Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8367 6474			aboriginal, cultural, foster care, gambling, youth, community, children
Quitline	13 78 48	Visit Website	Online chat service: https://www.cancersa.org.au/quitline, Information & advice about stopping smoking
Red Cross	08 8564 5244	Visit Website	Red Cross Shops sell donated clothing, accessories and home wares to raise funds for Red Cross' humanitarian activities.	Mon & Wed, Frid to Sunday 10am - 4pm				Cambrai Red Cross Store		https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRedCross	redcross, clothing, second hand, furniture, dontations
Regional Access Counselling	1300 032 186	Visit Website	Regional Access is a free telephone and online counselling service for people who are feeling the pressures and stresses of everyday life, and reside and/or work in regional, rural or remote South Australia (eg. outside of the Adelaide metropolitan region). If you have a concern, a worry, or just want someone to talk to, Regional Access if here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.	24 hours, 7 days a week.							counselling, stress, regional, remote, rural, mental health, talk
Relationships Australia (RASA) - Family Relationship Centre	1300 364 277	Visit Website	Family relationship counselling & domestic Violence service. Offices at: Nuriootpa, Schild House, 26 Second St, Fridays from 9-4pm; Gawler Health Service, 21 Hutchinson Rd, Gawler East, 1 Wednesday per month; and Berri, 9 Kay Ave, Mon - Fri 9-5PM & Wednesdays 9-9PM	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm	Nuriootpa, Schild House, Friday 9am to 4pm	Gawler Health Service, 1 Wed per month	Berri, 9 Kay Ave, 9-5PM Mon-Fri & 9-9PM Wednesday P: 08 8582 4152	Murray Bridge via Centacare Ph: 08 8531 8888			counselling, domestic violence, Morgan, Cadell, Blanchetown, Waikerie
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Counselling Service	1800 817 421	Visit Website	Barmera Hospital Outreach Services Ph: 08 8588 0400; Alternate Mondays & every Tuesday & Wednesday	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm				Barmera Hospital Outreach Services Ph: 08 8588 0400			Domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, abuse
SCY - Supporting Children and Youth	08 8531 8888	Visit Website	Family Mental Health Support Services for Murray & Mallee areasSCY work with children and young people who are showing early signs or are at risk of developing mental illness, to improve their wellbeing and enable them to better participate in their communities to reach their full potential.	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm					murraybridge@centacare.org.au	https://www.facebook.com/centacarecatholicfamilyservices/	mental illness, youth, carer,
StandBy Support After Suicide	0437 752 458	Visit Website	Standby supports anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide, including individuals, families, friends, witnesses; schools, workplaces and community groups; kinship groups; first responders and service providers. Service covers all Mid Murray, Riverland and Limestone Coast	Contactable 24/7 to arrange face to face or telephone support.	Uniting Communities Head Office: 1800 615 677	Lifeline: 11 13 14		10 Pitt St, Adelaide SA 5000	standby@unitingcommunities.org		suicide, suicide bereavement, support after suicide, counselling
Teen Challenge Mannum	0428 897 847		Teen Challenge program has a proven track record, helping young people address key issues in their lives and to instil positive lifestyle values, employability skills, financial literacy and responsibility	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm					joy.marks46@schools.sa.gov.au		Youth, lifeskills, mental health
Victim Support Service	1800 842 846	Visit Website	Victim Support Service (VSS) provides free and confidential help to adult victims of crime, witnesses, their family, and friends across South Australia. We work in partnership with other organisations, we are not a government agency or part of the police and you don't have to report a crime to get our help. It doesn’t matter where the crime happened and you can call us any time after the crime, whether it was yesterday, last week or several years ago.	Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm	Berri Ph 08 8582 2801			Murray Bridge Ph: 08 8531 3987	helpdesk@victimssa.org		crime, assult, victim