“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” — Unknown

With this initiative, our goal is to ensure no-one needs to miss out on Christmas Dinner.

Christmas is an important time for our society as well as our faith life. It is a time when families can come together to renew and strengthen relationships. This can also create difficulties for those who are struggling week to week as there can be an added financial burden at Christmas. By supplying Christmas Hampers we hope ease the financial strain, help in the strengthening of family relationships and, just as importantly, show people we care and understand their struggles. 

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 OUR ANNUAL COMMITMENT

Beautifully iced Christmas cakes supplied by the Wimmera Cake Decorators Guild

HOW WE CAN HELP

Come in and talk to

our friendly volunteers

Our emergency assistance service is available to help those people living in a large part of Western Victoria.

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​We support clients in the municipalities of Hindmarsh, Horsham Rural City, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack as well as some parts of the Buloke and Northern Grampians shires.

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Food Parcels

Emergency food parcels are available for individuals and families in need. These can be accessed either directly from the Centre or by request from a social worker.

Food parcels can be sent by truck to most towns in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee.

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Financial Assistance

Thanks to the provision of funds from the Federal Government we can, at times, also provide financial help to purchase medical prescriptions, fuel for an emergency situation or to help with outstanding bills. By necessity funds are capped.

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Referrals

Referrals can be made to any outside agency depending on need. eg. to the Salvation Army for physical needs or Uniting Wimmera for accommodation or financial counselling.

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A listening ear

Each client has the opportunity to tell their story to one of our caring interviewers.