Local support and connection in Yarra Valley and Mooroolbark

Call 0472 644 476 from 10am-1pm Tuesday – Friday during the school term. Leave a message and we will be in contact within 7 days.

Once our friendly and caring team understand your specific needs, we can arrange access to our services, connect you to the local community and refer you to our network of agencies. We have five social supermarkets you can visit for the first time without registering. Learn more here. Our bill help and petrol vouchers have limited availability for anyone eligible residents living in the areas with the postcodes 3799, 3797, 3139, 3140, 3138 or 3777.

Local support and connection in Yarra Valley and Mooroolbark

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions to help guide you on how to access our support.

I need urgent help now. Can you assist?

We do not provide immediate or emergency relief services.

• Call 000 if someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help, if your life or property is being threatened or if you have just witnessed a serious accident or crime.
• Text 106 if you need to Text an Emergency Call. You can call from teletypewriters.
• Call 132 500 for storm and flood assistance.
• Call 131 444 to contact Police other than in an emergency.

How can LinC Yarra Valley help me?

We assist eligible residents in the Yarra Valley and Mooroolbark region with:

• fresh and pantry food items, frozen meals and food delivery
• bill help and petrol vouchers
• social connection through our social supermarkets and church network’s outreach programs
• volunteer opportunities
• playgroup in Yarra Junction on Fridays during the school term for families with pre-school aged children

Please note – we are not an emergency service and the majority of our programs are run by our volunteer team and church network.

How do I get support from LinC Yarra Valley?

Call 0472 644 476 from 10am-1pm Tuesday – Friday during the school term for assistance with fresh food, bill help, petrol vouchers and referrals to local crisis support services.  Leave a message and we will be in contact within 7 days. Find out more here.

Visit one of our weekly social supermarkets. Find out more here.

Do I need to register to attend one of the social supermarkets for the first time?

No. Please come along to the social supermarket closest to you and introduce yourself to one of our friendly team members. Please remember to bring your own bags. Find out more here.

Can I drop into your office to get help?

Our team work remotely and will contact you to discuss your needs. To register for help please call 0472 644 476 from 10am-1pm Tuesday – Friday during the school term for assistance with fresh food, bill help, petrol vouchers and referrals to local crisis support services. Leave a message and we will be in contact within 7 days. Find out more here.

How do I donate fresh food or other items to LinC Yarra Valley?

Please contact Mark Knoll on 0400 969 680

Do I need to attend one of the churches in the LinC Yarra Valley network to volunteer?

No, but you do need to agree to our purpose and core values. To find out more about our mission and values please visit our About Page.

Where can I find your current volunteer vacancies?

We’re always on the look out for local, remote and interstate volunteers to support our programs. Please view our vacancies here.