Get help
Call us Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm
Help is closer than you think
If you are experiencing financial hardship or are facing a crisis, contact us to find out how we can support you. Depending on your situation, and what we have available, we may be able to provide you with vouchers for food, fuel or electricity. We can also help with referrals to other support services such as employment services, legal services, mentoring and addiction rehabilitation centres.
Financial support
For all-year financial support, call us and a team member will have a compassionate conversation with you to understand your needs and let you know what help is available.
When you phone us, you may be told you're eligible for a voucher and directed to visit us for collection between Monday to Friday, 9.30am–3.30pm.
Community food parcels
Tuesday to Thursday, 10am–2pm
16 George Street, Dandenong
For residents of the Greater Dandenong area, we provide free food parcels containing fresh and packaged items to those experiencing food insecurity or facing an emergency. Come along if you need support with everyday basics.
Doorways
Monday to Friday, 9.30am–3.30pm
16 George Street, Dandenong
We provide emergency relief and case management to those experiencing hardship or crisis. We also believe you possess the strengths and skills to overcome life’s challenges and we're here to walk alongside you.
Christmas support
This time of joy and celebration can be stressful and isolating if finances are tight. If you are unsure if there’s enough food or don’t know how you will be able to afford presents for your kids — get in touch with us from the first week of November.
We may be able to support you with food, toys, gifts, vouchers and more.
Employment Plus Local
For refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who have the right to work in Australia, EPlus Local helps you find paid work and start fitting into your community as you wait for your visa.
Relationships Australia
For men who want to end their use of controlling and abusive behaviours, this is a free 20-week group program with online and face-to-face delivery. Please contact a Relationships Australia centre to make an appointment for an assessment.
Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Access free legal advice if you live, work or study in the municipalities of Frankston, Casey, Cardinia, Glen Eira, Kingston and Mornington Peninsula.
COACH Community Mentoring
Dandenong Salvos partners with the COACH Network to provide one-on-one mentoring that aims to empower people and break generational cycles of poverty and family breakdown. Both participants and those interested in volunteering as mentors are encouraged to reach out.