Support services and agencies

Vision/eye testingGlen Howell, Optometrist
Hamilton
(03) 5572 2185
Hearing testingTim Rayner, Audiologist
Warnambool but comes to Hamilton
(03) 5560 5833
Speech and language ScreeningWDHS Speech Pathology
Hamilton
(03) 5551 8262
Occupational therapistWDHS Occupational Therapist
(Support with physical development and coordination)
(03) 5551 8351
Maternal & Child Health CentreFrances Hewett Community Centre Hamilton
(03) 5573 0806
Counselling servicesFor adults, children and families
Frances Hewett Community Centre

(03) 5572 5371
The Orange DoorWimmera South West
The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children
1800 271 180
Safe Steps24 hours a day, 7 days a week
for women and children who are victims of family violence
Web chat support service Monday to Friday 9am until midnight
1800 015 188
OZ Child Family Support1300 361 680
Domestic Violence Help line1800 737 732
(1800RESPECT)
Lifeline A 24 hour confidential crisis support service responding to a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, abuse, suicidal thoughts and stress 13 1114
Kids Help Line5 - 25 years 24/7
1800 551 800
Relationships AustraliaSupport & Counselling1300 364 277
Mensline Australia24/71300 789 978
ParentlineHelp & support with parenting. 13 22 89
Barwon Family Resource Centre Inc(03) 5243 0980
Koorie Education Co-coordinator
DEECD Barwon South Western Region
(03) 5225 1000
Maternal and Child Health LineA 24 hour, 7 day a week service giving support to families with children from birth to school age on issues including child health, nutrition, breast feeding and parenting13 22 29
Nurse on CallHealth advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1300 606 024
Parents without PartnersA service for single parents that offers the opportunity to meet other single parents for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques (03) 9836 3211
Victorian Poisons Information Centre For advice and information on poisonings or possible poisonings13 11 26