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Family Support Services

The MIC has received funding from the Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to support refugee and migrant families. The aim of the programs are to:

  • Improve family relationships
  • Reduce intergenerational conflict
  • Encourage positive communication between parents

Through the program we will provide:

  • Individual support
  • Family and child support programs
  • Relationship support
  • Mediation services
  • Parent education

Please click the following link to download a Family Support brochure in your language:

English, Chinese, Chin, Dari, Arabic, Farsi, Dinka

If you would like to make a referral to the program please download and complete the form below. The completed form can be faxed to the MIC on 9285 4888 or email to Diana or Woody.

Migrant Information Centre:Family Relationships Referral

For more information or to make an appointment please contact:

Diana Campbell on 9285 4888 or email dcampbell@miceastmelb.com.au or

Woody Jurkovic on 285 4888 or email wjurkovvic@miceastmelb.com.au on Mondays and Fridays.

In addition to the direct services provided under this program we can also provide you with information on a range of family support services in your local area including:

  • Problem gambling services
  • Parenting support services
  • Domestic violence

The links below provide further information on family support services. Just click on the web page address that interests you. Where agencies do not have web pages we have provided contact addresses and telephone numbers.

ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents

This web sites provides free, helpful information to parents and workers abut parenting and adolescence. The site has information in English, Arabic, Spanish, Macedonian, Turkish and Vietnamese.

www.abcdparenting.org

Anglicare Victoria - Strengthening Families Program
1A Elm Street,
BAYSWATER
(03) 9720 3488

Anglicare Parentzone - Eastern
16 Railway Place,
RINGWOOD
(03) 9876 8945
(03) 9735 4188 Lilydale
(03) 9729 0499 Knox
(03) 9890 6322 Box Hill


Eastern Access Community Health - Counselling and Family Support Team

75 Patterson St,
RINGWOOD
(03) 9879 3933


Immigrant Women's Domestic Violence Service

(03) 9898 3145
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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