Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
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Nillumbik Shire Council respectfully acknowledges and recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung as the Traditional Owner of the land on which Nillumbik is located. We pay tribute to all First Peoples living in the Nillumbik Shire, give respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend our respect to all First Peoples.
AFL Sports Ready Education & Employment
AFL Sports Ready deliver a program called Warumilang to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with tailored employment and training pathways that aim to provide opportunities for First Nations peoples to thrive and be successful.
Phone: 8532 7200
Website: https://aflsportsready.com.au/warumilang/
Deadly Story
Deadly Story is a cultural resource portal that aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who are in out-of-home care, to grow in their knowledge of who they are and where they come from as well as support their growing connection to Culture, Country and Community.
Website: https://www.deadlystory.com/
Djirra
Preventing and addressing family violence is at the core of Djirra’s work. All Djirra's programs support Aboriginal women’s journey to safety and wellbeing through a range of programs including community education, early intervention and prevention programs, cultural and wellbeing workshops as well as providing the Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service.
Phone: 1800 105 303
Website: Djirra
Elizabeth Morgan House
Elizabeth Morgan house supports Aboriginal women and children with refuge accommodation, specialist family violence services, therapeutic support and also work with our women in the justice system to uphold and defend their rights to live a life free from violence.
Phone: 9403 9400
Website: Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Services Inc | Aboriginal Family Violence Service | Northcote VIC, Australia
Holstep Health (previously Banyule Community Health & Merri Health)
Holstep Health offers a range of programs and services to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait community members with physical health, mental health, social and cultural supports.
Address: 21 Alamein Road, West Heidelberg
Phone: 9450 2000
Website: First Nations health - Holstep Health
Koorie Youth Council (KYC)
KYC facilitates and amplifies the voices, aspirations, and experiences of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in Victoria.KYC’s work is dynamic and broad, the core purpose is to bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people together to create a culturally safe space to amplify our voices for positive change.
Website:Home - Koorie Youth Council
Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is a statewide Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing services for children, young people, families, and community members across Victoria. These services include cultural strengthening, education, family violence support, and legal support.
Phone: 9287 8800
Website: Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency | VACCA
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service provides Victorian Indigenous communities with a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services.
Phone: 9419 3000
After Hours: 132 660
Website: www.vahs.org.au
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) provides the Aboriginal community with criminal, family and civil law advice and representation. VALS also provides Community Justice Programs which includes programs around family violence, community legal education, women's transitional housing support and Aboriginal Community Justice Reports.
The Balit Ngulu’s Strong Voice, Strong Futures program works with young people involved with or at risk of involvement with the legal system by providing personalised education and/or employment pathway planning, support and coordination.
Balit Ngulu also has the Disability Advice Response Team (DART) program in partnership with Melbourne City Mission to assist young people who come into Marram-Ngala Ganbu or contact with the criminal division and may have a disability, the program steps in to assist with screening, assessment and if needed, support through NDIS process.
Address: 273 High Street Preston
Phone: 1800 064 865
Website: www.vals.org.au
13 YARN[Thirteen YARN]
13 YARN is a crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling worried or no good. A 24/7 hotline to be connected with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person trained in crisis support, who will understand where you are coming from and value knowing how to listen, without judgement or shame.
Phone: 13 92 76
Website: www.13yarn.org.au
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