Community Contacts
Here's a list of useful community contacts.
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Police | Fire | Ambulance | SES
Emergency Contacts
Police | Fire | Ambulance
Dial 000
Police Assistance Line (non-urgent) & Crime Stoppers
State Emergency Services (SES)
Bellarine Police Station
67-69 The Parade, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
(03) 5256 2698
Opening hours:
Non-24 Hours
Reception counter open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 10:00pm. Note, this station provides 24 hour police patrols and response services.
Local Government Authorities
City of Greater Geelong (COGG)
Business hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Wadawurrung Country, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong.
(03) 5272 5272
Bellarine Ward Members
Elise Wilkinson
0458 769 380
Jim Mason
0434 307 048
Trent Sullivan
0466 565 004
Borough of Queenscliff
Business hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff
(03) 5258 1377
Local Service Authorities
Barwon Health
General enquiries (03) 4215 0000
24/7 Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services: 1300 094 187
Barwon Water
Powercor
Faults and emergencies 13 24 12
Feedback and enquiries 13 22 06
AusNet - Gas
Services - Health
Ambulance Victoria
Better Health Channel VIC
Carer Card Program - VIC
Priority Primary Care Centre Geelong
03 4206 7366
Opening Hours:
7:30am - 9:30pm, 7 days
We provide urgent care for injuries and illnesses including:
- mild to moderate infections
- persisnent fever
- pain when urinating
- suspected fractures and sprains
- severe back and muscle pain
- minor cuts, burns, and insect or animal bites
- heartburn, vomiting, nausea
- headaches, migraines and brief fainting or fitting
- constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
- allergies and rashes
- mild to moderate asthma attacks, severe cold and flu symptoms, and other breathing difficulties
- Other non-life threatening but urgent needs.
Nurse on Call
1300 60 60 24
Victorian Poisons Information Centre
Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
A public health service to treat non-life-threatening emergencies.
Services - Seniors & Aged Care
Better Place Australia
Respecting Elders service: 1800 214 117
Elders Rights Advocacy
Anniversary messages from the Premier and other dignitaries
Anniversary message from the Premier
Please visit my office with your supporting documentation and a member of my team will complete an application for you.
Senior Rights Victoria
Seniors Online Victoria
Council On The Ageing Victoria (COTA)
General enquiries: (03) 9655 2100
COTA WISE helpline: 1300 135 090 (Monday - Thursday, 10am-4pm)
National Dementia Hotline
Services - Youth
Headspace
105 Yarra Street, Geelong VIC 3220
03 5222 6690 or 1800 650 890
Services available
- Mental Health Services
- Doctor (GP)
- Sexual Health Services
- Alcohol & Drug Services
- Work & Study Services
- Youth Programs
- Youth Reference Group
- Telehealth Mental Health Consultations
Kids Helpline
ReachOut
100% online, anonymous and confidential - ReachOut lets young people connect on their terms
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)
Child Protection
Report concerns about the immediate safety of a child:
Business hours - 1300 630 462 (West Division)
After hours - 13 12 78 (5pm-9pm Monday-Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays)
Services - Mental Health & Well Being
13 YARN
Beyond Blue
Care in Mind
Lifeline
MensLine
1300 78 99 78
MindSpot
1800 61 44 34
Free and confidential mental health assessment and online/teletherapy sessions.
SANE Australia
Talk to a Mental Health Professional: 1800 187 263 (Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm)
Suicide Call Back Service
Services - Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Support
1800 Respect
1800 737 732
Text: 0458 737 732
24/7 confidential information, counselling and support service for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Djirra
1800 105 303
Provides emotional, cultural and practical support to Aboriginal women and children dealing with family violence.
Elizabeth Morgan House
1800 364 297
24/7 support
Provides accommodation, support and counselling to Aboriginal women and children experiencing family violence.
InTouch
1800 755 988 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence.
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
Sexual Assault Crisis line
1800 806 292
After hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault. If calling during work hours, calls divert to your local sexual assault service.
The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre
The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre
Geelong: 03 5222 4318
59-63 Spring Street, Geelong West (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
Crisis response, counselling, case management, early intervention and more.
The Orange Door - Bellarine
1800 312 820
[email protected]
Free service to connect people experiencing family violence with support.
Bellarine
23-25 Palmerston St, Drysdale VIC 3222
Geelong
83 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220
Services - LGBTQIA+ Support
Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council
Victorian Pride Centre
78-81 Fitzroy St
ST KILDA VIC 3182
AGMC is the national peak body for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer individuals and community groups of multicultural and multifaith backgrounds.
Rainbow Door
Transgender Victoria
Transgender Victoria is the leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy, training, and resource development in Victoria.
WithRespect
1800 LGBTIQ (1800 542 847)
Services - Legal Services
Barwon Community Legal Services
Find a Justice of the Peace in your area
Statutory Declarations
Victorian Legal Aid
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Victims of Crime
1800 819 817
https://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/
Open 8am-11pm daily
The official Victorian Government service offering free information and support for people affected by crime.
- Get advice about victim entitlements and the criminal justice system
- Apply for financial assistance
- Access other support services
Services - Disability Support
Australian Disability Network
AusDN aims to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace
1300 363 645
Children and Young People with Disability Australia
1800 222 660
Promoting equal opportunity and full inclusion for children and young people with disability (0-25 years) across Australia.
Gen U
Disability Support Services
Office of the Public Advocate
Advice service: 1300 309 337
National Relay Service: 133 677
National Disability Insurance Scheme
