City of Melville Emergency Relief Support
.The City of Melville offers emergency relief and support for our residents. If you have a concession card, you can access one food hamper per household per month and receive assistance with overdue bills.
To access this service, you must have a current Centrelink card and reside within the City of Melville catchment area. Appointments are not required and clients are assisted on a first in, first served basis.
These services are supported by Melville Citizens Relief Fund and AMURT.
For assistance outside of these days/times please contact the National Debt Helpline on their free call number 1800 007 007.
If you feel overwhelmed by a debt, contact a Financial Counsellor as soon as possible. If you get help early, you will have many more options.
If you are seeking information regarding support services, our financial support and wellbeing information booklet is available for download.
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Community Centre Emergency Relief Support
The Willagee Community Centre Emergency Relief Support is available every Monday morning from 9:00am to 4:00pm (except public holidays).
City of Melville Emergency Relief Support:
- Access one food hamper per household per month
- Receive assistance with overdue bills
The Blue Gum Community Centre Emergency Relief Support is available every Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
City of Melville Emergency Relief Support:
- Access one food hamper per household per month
- Receive assistance with overdue bills
Kaya Lane Pop-up Services in Willagee
Fremantle Street Doctor
A free, confidential, mobile health service for members of the community who may not access mainstream general practice. No referrals required.
Mondays 9:00am to 12:00pm
Food Bank
Healthcare concession card required. The Emergency Relief Officer at the Willagee Community Centre can assist with your Foodbank Application, or you can self-refer by calling 1800 979 777.
Mondays 9:30am to 10:15am
Orange Sky
Free laundry services for those who are sleeping rough, need an extra hand or want to stop by for a chat.
Mondays 9:30am to 11:30am
Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS)
AFLS provide free legal and social support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing or at risk of family and domestic violence.
Every second Monday 10:30am to 12:30pm
Moorditj Djena
Free, monthly Aboriginal Health Professional and Podiatrist service.
Mondays from 10am, call (08) 9364 0125 to find out when the next visit will be.
More Resources
See below to find more information about services across the City of Melville and the Perth region.
Confidential information, counselling and support service, available 24/7.
Call 1800 737 732
24/7 Crisis support and suicide prevention.
Free call 13 11 14
If you feel overwhelmed by a debt, contact a Financial Counsellor as soon as possible. If you get help early, you will have many more options.
If you are seeking information regarding support services, our financial support and wellbeing information booklet is available for download.
Supporting people experiencing financial stress to access help, including referrals to Foodbank WA.
Call 1800 979 777 between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
The call takes about 20 minutes and includes a few basic questions.
Where is the door connects those living in Cockburn, Fremantle and Melville to the right support at the right time.
To find out more about Where is the Door, visit their website below.
Delivering person-centred care to people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged across Western Australia.
Call 1300 794 0543
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Call for an appointment on 9430 4159.
Caladenia Counselling Clinic offers a team of experienced postgraduate councilors who are ready to provide any support and guidance you might need.
Visit their website for more information.
Cockburn Integrated Health Success and Coolbellup Cockburn Support Service at the Coolbellup library.
Phone for an appointment 9411 3444
Call 9220 1255 at 11.00am from Tuesday to Friday. This is a first-come, first-served service.
For more information visit the Uniting WA website.
Monday and Thursday, 8.30am to 2.00pm.
Call for an appointment on 9477 4346.
When you’re in financial trouble call 1800 007 007.
Trained Financial Counsellors will assess your situation and provide you with free advice to help you move on. If your matter is more complex, they can refer you to your closest face-to-face financial counselling service.
Free financial advice is available to anyone who needs help and is given in confidence by our trained and accredited Financial Counsellor. Your service will be caring, non-judgmental, discreet and private.
For more information visit the Southcare website.