Anyone experiencing hardship, needing information and support can contact Whittlesea Community Connections on 9401 6644 from 9am until 1pm Monday to Friday.
Call the Victorian Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 for information or visit the DHHS website.
Call the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 24/7 to access trained counsellors on 1800 512 348 or visit the website.
For financial counselling call 1800 830 029 or visit the government's energy info hub for details on webinars to help households manage their energy costs.
SafeSteps is Victoria's 24/7 Family Violence Support Service on 1800 015 188 or visit the website.
Coronavirus Test Results Hotline on 1800 573 222 Mondays to Fridays between 8am to 8pm or visit the website.
Call-to-test for vulnerable Victorians to get tested at home on 1800 675 398 and select option 9 or visit the website.
Interpreting service on 131 450 or visit the website for translated resources
To report a suspected breach of public health restrictions visit the Victoria Police website
For support to apply for the $450 coronavirus test isolation payment call 1800 675 398 and select option 8 or visit the website.
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment - contact Services Australia online
Business Victoria can help with details about workplaces.
Whittlesea Community Connections has been providing vital services for disadvantaged people and emerging communities since 1973.
This organisation has a deep understanding of the needs of our community. It can help with practical support like food and other material necessities. By supporting them, we are supporting you.
These funds will provide hundreds of vulnerable people in our community with support they need right now. Anyone experiencing hardship in Whittlesea can contact Whittlesea Community Connection’s Response line 9401 6644 for help with food, financial assistance and casework support. Response line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm.
We have provided $25,000 from our COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to Big Group Hug in Bundoora.
Big Group Hug provides material relief to around 100 vulnerable children each week. It relies on volunteer help, donations and community fundraising which have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council has provided $18,000 to Encompass Care who are packaging and delivering food parcels and meals to those in the community who need support.
Council has provided financial help to a variety of community organisations who are supporting our local community:
Download our Community Support Services list here.
Headspace Greensborough and South Morang are continuing consultations via phone and zoom. Call 9433 7200 or email headspacegreensborough@mindaustralia.org.au
Lifeline has Mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus advice on their website.
Whittlesea Community Connections has a new response number for anyone experiencing hardship, needing information or support. Call 9401 6644 from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday.
Free legal assistance is available through Whittlesea Community Connections on 9401 6655 from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday.
If you would like to volunteer or you feel isolated and would like a phone friend call Whittlesea Community Connections volunteer line on 0473 019 831 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Food Collective and Whittlesea Emergency Relief Network any offers of food donations can be sent to Ginette Beguely on 9401 0666 or GBeguely@whittleseacc.org.au
St Vincent De Paul provides Food hampers, material aid, financial and/or bill support on 1800 305 330, epping.centre@svdp.vic.org.au or visit Shop 4, 500 High Street Epping
Catholic Care provides food vouchers, material aid, financial and/or bill support on 8468 1305 or catholiccare@ccam.org.au
Infinity Church - Community Meals Kitchen provides meals and free food hampers on 0409 354 633 or craig@infinitychurch.org
Mill Park Baptist - The Shak provides meals for pick up on 0400 072 933 or theshak@millparkbaptistchurch.org.au
Salvation Army provide food hampers, material aid, financial and/or bill support on 9436 9200 or visit at 1 The Fred Hollows Way (cnr Morang Drv) Mill Park VIC 3082
Vittle Feast Project provides free food boxes / groceries on every Second & Fourth Saturday of each month. Contact on 0420 821 646 or info@vittlefeast.org.au
Coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398
Interactive coronavirus self-assessment on the DHHS website
COVID-19 FAQs on the DHHS website
Transmission reduction measures on the DHHS website
DET advice for early childhood education services, outside school hours care (OSHC) and Vacation Care
VicEmergency advice notification
Business Victoria hotline: 13 22 15
Mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus on Lifeline website.
Tenants Victoria for free and confidential legal advice, assistance and advocacy for tenants and residents in Victoria.
City of Whittlesea's Calendar of Emergency Relief Support Services operating during COVID-19.
Even in Stage 4 restrictions you are allowed to leave your home if you or your children are at risk of harm from family violence.