This program is proudly supported by
Crisis support services and referrals
For anyone living in the areas with the postcodes 3799, 3797, 3139, 3140, 3138 or 3777 our crisis support can assist the local community in times of crisis with bill help and petrol vouchers.
Our friendly and caring team can connect you to the community through referrals to:
- programs for help with fresh and pantry food items, frozen meals, food delivery
- social connection by volunteering
- playgroup for families with pre-school aged children
Once we understand your specific needs, we can also refer you to our network of agencies for housing, mental health and allied health, legal support, family and domestic violence support, and advice for budgeting and debt issues.
You might be experiencing a health crisis, loss of a job, injury at work, low income, challenges as a single parent, grief and loss, the death of a loved one, family stress, financial stress, mental health concerns, addictions, a disability, or an unexpected expense. If this sounds like you, please call and have a chat.
Our church network provides:
Food and meal assistance
Budget and bill help
Social programs and events and volunteering opportunities
A listening ear
Referrals to local support agencies
How can you contact us?
Please call us on 0472 644 476 or Fridays at the Upper Yarra Family Centre in Yarra Junction
Alternatively, you can email us at linc.yarravalley@gmail.com
What people say about us
See what people in the community and our volunteers have to stay about LinC
“We started off as customers. It was a massive help to the fortnightly budget. Luckily we were asked to be volunteers and the benefits from that is the company and the people we each week.”
“It’s really helped me quite a lot because, we’re on a pension and we don’t have a lot of money to spend on food. I’ve got two young kids and they cost a lot of money for school, camps and school uniforms so we can’t really afford to buy a lot of fresh food.”
“It’s been amazing. I come every week. I’ve got three young kids, I’m a single mum and between this and the pantry items I get from the Redwood Centre and the little church (All Saints), I think it saves me around $300 every fortnight.”
“It’s helped me with my budgeting. I don’t have to buy so much. I’m recently retired and on a small pension and it really helps me get through the week. It also helps me eat a lot healthier.”
