Personal Support

The Personal Support Program provides additional support for people whose needs cannot be sufficiently met by the Emergency Relief program. For more complicated problems our caseworkers and counsellors in the Personal Support Program may be able to help.

What does the program offer?

A support worker will take the time to talk to you about your situation and help you to set priorities. The program offers:

  • The opportunity to work in partnership with a skilled support worker
  • Help with applications for housing, legal, transport, health and education services
  • Support with financial issues in conjunction with Financial Counselling Victoria
  • Counselling
  • Advocacy
  • Information about the supports and services that may be available in the local area
  • Supported referrals to help make connections to community supports such as local interest groups, community houses and other organisations

What are the eligibility requirements?

This program is targeted to people who:

  • Are single
  • Are on a low income
  • Have complex issues beyond the capacity of our Emergency Relief program
  • Feel they would benefit from working cooperatively with a caseworker

Appointments