Vinnies Assist

Vinnies Assist

Vinnies Assist can be reached on 13 18 12 (pressing option 5) or emailing vinnies@vinnies.org.au to make a referral or request for information.  Vinnies Assist aims to put people seeking assistance in contact with the right people and services. The Society provides a wide range of services for people experiencing disadvantage and Vinnies Assist is the central contact point to help people find the assistance they need quickly. It operates between 8:30am and 4:30pm on weekdays.

About Vinnies Assist

Vinnies Assist is an Early Intervention program designed to provide information and referral pathways to individuals seeking support from the St Vincent de Paul Society. The program aims to empower those in need by bridging service gaps and offering accessible early intervention options by providing critical information and appropriate referral pathways. Vinnies Assist enables individuals to make informed choices, take control of their circumstances, and navigate the services available to support their needs.

Who we help

Vinnies Assist has a no-wrong-door approach, meaning Vinnies Assist will assist anyone who contacts the Society for help and support. This means if the Society does not have a service that can help Vinnies Assist will provide early intervention assistance through information and referral pathways to external services to ensure people get the supports, they require.

Services Provided

Vinnies Assist can:

• Provide telephone support to meet immediate needs
• Link you to crisis and short-term accommodation
• Provide referrals to our services including:
• Welfare and provision of food and other immediate needs
• Homelessness and housing
• Domestic violence
• Disability and inclusion
• Addiction programs
• Disaster recovery
• Support in accessing external services

Other Useful Contacts

Link2Home: 1800 152 152 (24/7)
Ask Izzy is a search tool for people who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.

Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463 (9am to 10pm daily)

1800 Respect National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling, Information and Support Service: 1800 737 732
Child Protection Helpline: 13 21 11

Mens Referral Service: https://ntv.org.au/mrs/mens-behaviour-change-programs/

My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

Seniors Rights Service: 1800 424 079 https://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/

National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS: 1800 800 110 https://www.ndis.gov.au/

People With Disability Australia PWDA: 1800 422 015 https://pwd.org.au/

If you or your children are in danger, call 000.