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To be eligible to receive the EMA you must: * be either a parent or a guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and * be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent. The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1 and Term 3. The EMA application must be submitted to the school by the relevant dates. Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2009 through this school will not be required to complete a new application for the second instalment. Parents who transfer children to another school after 28th February 2009 and prior to or on 1st August 2009, must reapply at the new school for the second instalment. LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED
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Health & Welfare Services NSW Health Department Here's some information on common health topics that may help you to understand the facts about various medical conditions. You can also obtain fact sheets in another language. Go to the Index by Language page in the Multilingual Resources site and select the language you want. Victorian Government Health Translations Directory This directory links to online multilingual health resources from government departments, peak health bodies, hospitals, community health centres and welfare agencies. South Eastern Alcohol and Drug Service SEADS is committed to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by providing holistic alcohol and other drug services. To talk to one of the Intake Team or to access any of the SEADS services telephone 8792 2330. The intake service operates between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service CAMHS provides an outpatient service for children and adolescents aged 0 - 18 years of age, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioural and social difficulties. Inpatient service provides residential therapy and treatment to adolescents aged 12 -18 years. Australian
Drug Federation Information for workers, professionals and
others on drugs and drug prevention.
The ADF develops a wide range of research-based resources
for young people, parents, health, welfare and education professionals
available for purchase.
The DrugInfo Resource Centre Library is the most comprehensive
information resource on alcohol and other drugs for professionals,
researchers and general workers in the prevention, health, welfare,
education, law, corrections and policy field in Victoria. South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault SECASA offers 24 hour Crisis Service for adults, children and nonoffending family members, family violence after hours service, confidential short-term crisis counselling and support for those who have been sexually assaulted recently or in the past, confidential medium term counselling, phone coonsultation facility for hearing impaired clients, urgent medical care and follow-up when required, information and referral, joint Legal Service, reports for courts and tribunals, legal advocacy (police and solicitors), community and professional education, groups for adult, children and adolescent survivors, care givers and partners.Dance groups, psychological Assessment for Crimes Compensation Tribunal Purposes. Southern Health The website of Southern Health is great place to start if you are looking for health and welfare services. Anglicare
Victoria Parentzone Anglicare
Victoria is one of the State’s largest providers of care and support to
children, young people and families in crisis. Their range of programs include
foster care, food and material aid, care for children with disabilities, family
and financial counseling, assistance for victims of child abuse and neglect,
parenting advice and support, residential and crisis accommodation for young
people and parish partnerships. Parentline is a statewide service available to families with children from birth to eighteen years within Victoria. professional telephone counsellors provide counselling, information and contact details for community services. The website contains information in Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish and Turkish. Legalaid For legal information about family violence, parenting issues, property settlement and discrimination. The
Victorian Parenting Centre This is a research and
training organisation committed to developing effective support for families in
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Multicultural Resources South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre Migrants, refugees and people of diverse cultural and linguistic background who live in the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia, with no age restriction are eligible for the services offered by SERMRC. These services include Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Services, Community Settlement Services, Aged and Disability Services, Employment Services, Youth Services, Consultation and Advocacy, Education Services, Co-Located Services and other support programs Victorian Government Health Translations Directory This directory links to online multilingual health resources from government departments, peak health bodies, hospitals, community health centres and welfare agencies. Education Sofweb for Parents - The Department of Education and Training This link will take you to the parents' page, which is full of great information, such as term dates and what's happening in education.
Australian
Council of State School Organisations You will be able to access their
newsletter "Public Education Voice", as well as learning about current
and forthcoming activities of interest. Local Government Services The City of Greater Dandenong The website for the City of Greater Dandenong is a very useful one. You can find out about council services, pay your rates, look for employment and renew your library books! Greater Dandenong's Community Directory Looking for a local arts club or dance group to join, a restaurant to eat at, or a gym that is close to work? Look no further than the City of Greater Dandenong's New Community Directory. Infoxchange
Service Seeker
Infoxchange Australia is a
not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on community development using
information technology as the primary tool to create positive social change.
Education Sofweb for Students A site which has some great ideas, including a virtual classroom to help you with homework and projects. Health & Welfare The Visy Cares Centre provides young people with multiple issues access to most of the services they need at the one venue. The big issues facing youth in the region include family breakdown, drug & alcohol abuse, leaving school early and diminishing job opportunities. City of Greater Dandenong Youth Services No matter what your interests are the council has a variety of programs to suit young people of all ages and interests. Greater Dandenong provides two main services to youth in this city - YAS (Youth Activities Mission
Australia With
more than 280 services across metropolitan, rural and regional Australia,
in every State and Territory, Mission Australia aims to empower disadvantaged
and isolated individuals, families and communities by giving them the support
they need to get back on track, and lead more fulfilling lives. Southern Health - Youth This is a great website where you'll find all sorts of interesting and useful stuff for kids. Check it out and see what it offers! Health and welfare services specially for kids and young adults. It's Allright Mental health support for young people can be found on the SANE's youth website
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