11th August 2020
Marrar Woorn Access; Family Violence; Community Support Line; Free Financial Advice; Free Legal Advice
Need some support for the weekly shop?
If the Covid crisis has put extra strain on your weekly budget, we have help available from Foodbank and the Redcross. We have received boxes of food staples ready for individuals or families big and small. Boxes include long life produce such as UHT milk, rice, sauces, pasta and flour as well as personal care. Box contents do vary but the basics are all there. For more information or to organise your box, contact Amy Adair on 0439 528 635 or email
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A big shout out and thank you!!!!!
Just when I think we've run out of face masks to give out, a kind soul adds more to the basket. A big shout out to the lovely people anonymously donating their home-made re-usable face masks to the basket at Marrar Woorn. We have distributed over 60 masks in the last week, with many of them made by the sewers from the Apollo Bay Remakery.
If anyone you know needs some assistance obtaining a mask, there are a couple left in the basket at the front door of Marrar Woorn, 6 Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay (next to the Gym).
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Family Violence
Family Violence is never ok, no matter the circumstances or situation.
Call the Police on 000 in an emergency
Contact Orange Door: 1300 312 820 9am-5pm Monday to Friday - people of any age, gender, sexuality, culture and ability welcome.
Contact Safe Steps: 1800 015 188 if you are a woman or woman with children experiencing family violence and in need of immediate help, this service operates 24/7.
1800Respect: confidential counselling 1800 737 737.
Should you need support to help you stop using violence against your family contact 1300 766 491
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Free Financial Advice Phone Appointments Available
Do you have concerns about your financial situation? Access free confidential information and support for individuals, families and groups who are experiencing debt problems. Advice on debt management, negotiating with creditors and budgeting is available, as well as information on bankruptcy, credit laws and government assistance.
Financial Adviser Rhonda Mahoney at Colac Area Health is available for free financial advice.
Phone: 0429 329 555 or (03) 5232 5183 Email:
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Free Legal Advice Phone Appointments Barwon Community Legal Service
Free phone appointments for legal advice on areas of law including: Centrelink and government services, unpaid fines, car accidents and insurance, debts and consumer contracts, child support, family violence and financial abuse, neighbourhood disputes and personal safety intervention orders, information on how to make a Will or Power of Attorney, and Guardianship and Elder Law.
Phone: 1300 430 599 Email:
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Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House
6 Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay
Phone (03) 5237 8590
For more information, contact Otway Health on (03) 5237 8500.