| |
| Anglicare’s community programs include financial counselling, food and material aid, alcohol and drug counselling, criminal justice ministry and support groups and assistance for those with a gambling problem. |
| |
|
|
| |
| Emergency Relief |
Anglicare’s emergency relief programs assist families and individuals who struggle on very low incomes and also face crises such as illness, violence, homelessness and family breakdown.
Emergency relief is provided in the form of food parcels, financial assistance in paying household bills, no-interest loan schemes and crisis accommodation.
|
|
| |
| Financial Counselling |
| Anglicare has one of the largest financial counselling networks in the State. Assistance is provided through information on government assistance, bankruptcy laws, the resolution of credit and debt issues, assistance with budget planning and referral to other support services as required. |
|
| |
| Anglican Criminal Justice Ministry |
Anglican Chaplains work closely with chaplains from other denominations and faiths to form a Chaplaincy Team which minister to the spiritual needs of prisoners throughout the State's 13 prisons.
The Ministry is also trialling the first restorative justice program in Victoria, for 18 to 25 year olds, at the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood. |
|
| |
| Drug and Alcohol Counselling |
A number of Anglicare centres provide support services to people with alcohol and drug-related problems. Programs encompass individual, couple and family counselling, group work, assessment, referral and education.
Programs also target community groups and schools to raise awareness on issues surrounding drug and alcohol abuse. |
|
| |
| |
