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Wesley Housing and Support Services - Eastern Metropolitan Area

Homeless Crisis Service

Assistance for young people, single adults, couples and families in the eastern region of Melbourne who are experiencing homelessness and domestic violence.
Hours: 9am–10pm every day of the year
Phone: 1300 558 484

Click here » to visit the Eastern Homelessness Network. This site has lots of information and resources about homelessness, particularly in the eastern region.

Resilient Kids (the Eastern Region's Children's Resource Program)

Addresses the specific needs of children experiencing homelessness and/or family violence. The program workers assist children, families and support workers through secondary consultation, information, resources and training for workers, research and promotion of best practice, advocacy and groups for children. See 'Cool Kids' opposite.
Phone: (03) 9879 5344

Crisis Accommodation and Support for Youth

A collaborative program involving many community agencies, CASY provides intensive support and assistance to young people aged between 18 and 24 who are experiencing homelessness.
Phone: (03) 9879 5344

Wesley 121 Youth Refuge

Assists young people aged between 15 and 20 who are experiencing homelessness. Staffed 24 hours a day, the refuge provides accommodation for six young people at a time in a secure and supportive environment.
Phone: (03) 9879 2675

Eastern Homeless Network

Assists all agencies in the eastern region that provide homelessness services. The network facilitates and provides forums, training, advocacy and information related to the needs of people experiencing homelessness.
Phone: (03) 9879 5344

Click here » to visit the Eastern Homelessness Network. This site has lots of information and resources about homelessness, particularly in the Eastern region.

Wesley Harrison Information Support and Housing

Wesley Harrison Information Support and Housing (WHISH) provides advice and support on issues ranging from financial planning to dispute resolution, to help tenants maintain their leases and to encourage them to participate in their local community.

WHISH is run in partnership with UnitingCare Harrison Community Services.  

WHISH offers the following assistance to tenants of public and social housing:

    • Assistance with early housing applications
    • Advocacy/VCAT representation
    • Tenant participation
    • Community facilities management
    • Establishment of successful tenancies
    • Support to those who have at risk tenancies

For tenants residing and having contact with the Box Hill Office of Housing contact:
UnitingCare Harrison Community Services on 9887 1055

For tenants residing and having contact with the Ringwood Office of Housing contact:
Wesley Mission Melbourne on 9879 5344

 
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'Cool Kids'
Cool Kids is an activity-based program for primary school children who are experiencing homelessness with their parents. It gives them an outlet to express how they feel and to meet other kids in the same situation.

During a 9-week term the kids are engaged and supported while they deal with feelings of anger, worry, sadness, grief and loss.

The safe, informal environment creates a sense of belonging. The kids make friends and build resilience; their self-esteem increases and they perform better at school.