25th August 2020
Need some support for the weekly shop?; Free Re-usable Face Masks; Family Violence; Free Financial Advice; Free Legal Advice
Need some support for the weekly shop?
If the Covid crisis has but 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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Free Re-usable Face Masks
This week we received 300 re-usable facemasks from Western Victoria Primary Health Network. Size M and all a stylish black colour. You can pick yours up from the front door at Marrar Woorn. The masks are free - grab a pack if you need some. Look for 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.