There are a variety of services available in our community to help you and your family manage and stay connected.
Community connections and contacts
Council services
Phone: 03 9524 3333 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm (Tuesday 8am to 7.15pm)
Email: mail@gleneira.vic.gov.au
Health and wellbeing services
Emergency number: 000 Police. Fire. Ambulance
Coronavirus Hotline: 1800 675 398
Nurse on Call: 1300 606 024 (24 hours)
Health and medical support
Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line
13 22 29 (24 hours)
MCH App - Download the MCH App free from app stores for child health tips and advice on your phone.
Alfred Health (Caulfield Community Health Service)
Ashley Ricketson Centre Caulfield Hospital
260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield
9076 6666 (Monday–Friday)
For more information visit www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/caulfieldcommunity-health-service.
Beyond Blue Support
1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides mental health support services. To find out more visit www.beyondblue.org.au.
Headspace
1800 650 890
Headspace provides a youth mental health service for 12 to 25 year olds. For more information visit www.headspace.org.au.
Carer’s Gateway
1800 422 737 (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm)
Provides advice or assistance to carers. For more information visit www.carergateway.gov.au.
Disability Information Helpline
1800 643 787 (Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm)
Not available public holidays.
To find out more information visit www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers.
Connect Health and Community
9575 5333 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm)
This service can provide individual transport for medical appointments only. For more information visit www.connecthealth.org.au/.
Financial support
Australian Taxation Office
13 28 65
For more information visit www.ato.gov.au.
Services Australia (Centrelink, Economic Support, Payments, JobSeeker, etc.)
13 24 68
For more information visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au.
Money Smart
1300 300 630
For more information visit www.moneysmart.gov.au.
National Debt Help Line
1800 007 007
For more information visit www.ndh.org.au.
Community Information & Support Glen Eira (CIS)
9571 7644 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am–4pm)
For more information visit www.cisvic.org.au/getting-help/cis-glen-eira.
Peninsula Community Legal Centre
9783 3600 or 1800 064 784
For more information visit www.pclc.org.au.
Good Shepherd
1300 121 130
Financial support for young people, recent migrants and women. For more information visit www.householdrelief.org.au.
Emergency relief and support
Food support
Tony's Café (St Anthony's Parish)
St Anthony’s Hall, Corner Grange and Neerim Roads, Glen Huntly
0432 087 494 (Tuesdays 12.30pm–1.30pm, Thursdays 3pm–5.30pm, and Saturdays 12.30pm–1.30pm)
Fresh hot meals and grocery items.
Glen Eira City Council Delivered Meals
Meals delivered to vulnerable people at a low-cost. Delivered Monday to Friday before 10am.
If you’re over the age of 65 contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au for more information.
If you’re under the age of 65, contact Glen Eira City Council. Call 9524 3333 or visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au.
Souper Kitchen
For information on free Kosher meals from Souper Kitchen, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/souperkitchenmelb/.
C Care
9696 3321
C care arranges food parcels for individuals and families. Visit www.ccare.org.au to find out more.
Housing support
Crisis After Hours
1800 825 955
During business hours this number will direct the appropriate housing service (determined by location).
Launch Housing St Kilda
122 Chapel Street, St Kilda
1800 048 325 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Launch Housing Cheltenham
Level 1/11 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham
9556 5777 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Launch Housing Private Rental Assistance Program
(PRAP) 9556 5775
Salvation Army Crisis Service
29 Grey Street, St Kilda
9536 7777 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 11pm)
Family and personal wellbeing
Family support
Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line
13 22 29 (24 hours)
MCH App - Download the MCH App free from app stores for child health tips and advice on your phone.
Parentline
13 22 89 (8am–midnight)
Parentline offers counselling and support for parents and carers every day of the year, including public holidays. For more information visit www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/parentline.aspx.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service. Visit www.1800respect.org.au for more information.
Orange Door Bayside
1800 319 353
Orange door provides family violence support services. Visit www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au for more information.
Switchboard Victoria
1800 184 527 (3pm-12am, 7 days per week)
Support for LGBTIQA+ community members. For more information visit www.switchboard.org.au.
Family services
Glen Eira Maternal and Child Health
03 9524 3403
This services operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. More information is available here.
Glen Eira Youth Services
03 9524 3676
Contact youthservices@gleneira.vic.gov.au for more information or visit our website here.
Playgroup Victoria
https://www.playgroup.org.au/
Glen Eira Libraries
https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/
Carnegie Toy Library
12 Munro Avenue, Carnegie
0448 770 142
Visit https://www.carnegietoylibrary.com/ to find out more or contact hello@carnegietoylibrary.com.
Moorabbin Area Toy Library
Moorleigh Community Village Complex
90-92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East
03 9570 3590
Visit https://moorabbinareatoylibrary.com/ to find out more or contact moortoylib@gmail.com.
Youth support
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800 (24 hours)
Free phone and online counselling for kids, teens, young adults, parents and carers. For more information visit www.kidshelpline.com.au.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service. Visit www.1800respect.org.au for more information.
Beyond Blue Support
1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides mental health support services. To find out more visit www.beyondblue.org.au.
Headspace
1800 650 890
Headspace provides a youth mental health service for 12 to 25 year olds. For more information visit www.headspace.org.au.
Lifeline
13 11 14 (24 hours)
Lifeline offers crisis support and suicide prevention. For more information visit www.lifeline.org.au.
Switchboard Victoria
1800 184 527 (3pm-12am, 7 days per week)
Support for LGBTIQA+ community members. For more information visit www.switchboard.org.au.
FriendLine
1800 424 287 (2pm–6pm Monday and Friday, 2pm–8pm Tuesday–Thursday)
The online chat service is open Tuesday to Thursday, 1pm–4pm. FriendLine is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. Visit www.friendline.org.au/ for more information.
Individual support and counselling
DirectLine
1800 888 236 (24 Hours)
Alcohol and other drugs counselling and referral. Visit www.directline.org.au for more information.
MensLine Australia
1300 789 978
Telephone and online counselling service for men. Visit www.mensline.org.au for more information.
Lifeline
13 11 14 (24 hours)
Lifeline offers crisis support and suicide prevention. For more information visit www.lifeline.org.au.
Suicide Support Line
1300 651 251
Visit www.suicideline.org.au for more information.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service. Visit www.1800respect.org.au for more information.
Beyond Blue Support
1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides mental health support services. To find out more visit www.beyondblue.org.au.
Headspace
1800 650 890
Headspace provides a youth mental health service for 12 to 25 year olds. For more information visit www.headspace.org.au.
Switchboard Victoria
1800 184 527 (3pm-12am, 7 days per week)
Support for LGBTIQA+ community members. For more information visit www.switchboard.org.au.
FriendLine
1800 424 287 (2pm–6pm Monday and Friday, 2pm–8pm Tuesday–Thursday)
The online chat service is open Tuesday to Thursday, 1pm–4pm. FriendLine is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. Visit www.friendline.org.au/ for more information.
Conversation in Isolation
0492 837 888
QLife
1800 184 527
Seniors' support
Seniors' Rights
1300 368 821
For more information visit www.seniorsrights.org.au.
Glen Eira U3A
9572 0571
For more information visit www.gleneirau3a.org.au or email reception@gleneirau3a.org.au.
U3A Moorleigh Inc
9570 3929
For more information visit www.u3amoorleigh.com.au.
Bentmoor Community Men’s Shed
0481 369 191
For more information visit www.bentmoormensshed.org.
Glen Eira Combined Probus Club
03 9568 0258
A social club for retired residents of Glen Eira. Visit https://gleneiraprobus.com/ for more information.
FriendLine
1800 424 287 (2pm–6pm Monday and Friday, 2pm–8pm Tuesday–Thursday)
The online chat service is open Tuesday to Thursday, 1pm–4pm. FriendLine is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. Visit www.friendline.org.au/ for more information.
Community contacts
Local places
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre
260 Booran Road, Ormond
9578 8996
For more information visit www.gealc.org.au or email info@gealc.org.au.
Caulfield South Community House and Garden
450 Kooyong Road, Caulfield South
9596 8643
For more information visit www.csch.org.au or email admin@csch.org.au.
Godfrey Street Community House
9 Godfrey Street, Bentleigh
9557 9037
For more information visit www.godfreystreet.org or email coordinator@godfreystreet.org.
East Bentleigh Village Garden Rear of Moorleigh
Community Village, 90–92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East
For more information contact via email through eastbentleighvillagegarden@gmail.com.
Murrumbeena Community Garden
Rear of Murrumbeena Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena
0407506662
For more information contact via email through murrumbeenagarden@bigpond.com.
Carnegie Laneway Garden and Gallery
Koornang Road to Graceburn Avenue, Carnegie
For more information visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CarnegieLaneway/. You can also make contact through the fairy note box in the laneway.
Moongala Community House
824 Centre Road, Bentleigh East
9570 3468
For more information visit www.moongala.org.au/ or email admin@moongala.org.au.
Community organisations
Community Information & Support Glen Eira (CIS)
9571 7644 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am–4pm)
For more information visit www.cisvic.org.au/getting-help/cis-glen-eira.
Compass Community Care
9557 4974
Providing grocery items and precooked meals; Sunday lunch. Visit www.compasscommunitycare.org.au for further details.
Jewish Care
8517 5999
Provides personal, financial and family support. To find out more visit www.jewishcare.org.au.
Indian Care
8312 8805
Support for people of Indian origin. Visit www.indiancare.org.au for further details.
Salvation Army (Bentleigh)
87 Robert Street, Bentleigh
9557 2644
Grocery market day on Thursdays, 10am–12pm. For more information visit www.salvationarmy.org.au/bentleigh.
Pekelach Inc.
605 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
0468 330 613
Food and material aid; counselling and support. Visit www.pekelach.org.au for more information.
Open Hands (Church of Christ)
40 Toolambool Road, Carnegie
9572 2550 or 0439 208 703
Attend on Wednesday between 10am and 11.30am for grocery items and morning tea. Visit www.carnegiechurch.com for more information.
St Vincents de Paul Society
Welfare Assistance Line: 1800 305 330 (Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm)
For more information visit www.vinnies.org.au.
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)
03 9287 8800
For more information visit https://www.vacca.org/ or email vacca@vacca.org.
Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre
9767 1900
For more information visit www.smrc.org.au or email smrc@smrc.org.au.
Recreation contacts
Glen Eira Leisure
Find timetables and Online classes at https://www.geleisure.com.au/.
Bowls
Find a local club at https://www.bowlsvic.org.au/.
Cricket
Find a local club at https://www.playcricket.com.au/.
AFL
Find a local club at https://play.afl/.
Soccer
Find a local club at https://www.playfootball.com.au/.
Rugby
Find a local club at https://www.playrugbyleague.com/.
Netball
Find a local club at https://play.netball.com.au/.
Basketball
Find a local club at http://basketballvictoria.com.au/.
Softball
Find a local club at https://vic.softball.org.au/.
Baseball
Find a local club at https://baseball.com.au/.
Hockey
Find a local club at https://www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/home/.