Family and Carer Support Service Gippsland

23/12/2025

The ACSO Gippsland Family and Carers Support Program would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, peaceful new year 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

03/11/2025

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21/10/2025

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09/09/2025

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A huge thank you to all of the people (and dogs!) who attended the Out of the Shadows Walk in Traralgon today- we were absolutely blown away by the amount of people who showed up to remember those lives lost to su***de, and to reduce the stigma around mental health and help seeking behaviours.

We had teams attending from Victoria Police, Quantum Support Services, Anglicare Victoria, ACSO , as well as numerous community members- some who had travelled from as far as Dandenong and Inverloch to show their support 💙

We are grateful for the Gippsland community and inspired by the ongoing passion that is shown towards reducing the stigma. Reminder that if you wish to join our centre, or donate, please follow this link Out Of The Shadows - Lifeline Gippsland

We will be walking again tomorrow from 10am at the Lake Kernot loop in Morwell, we hope to see you there 🥰

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19/07/2025

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Older people face unique challenges when it comes to domestic, family and sexual violence.

Older people might rely on the person causing harm for daily support, feel cut off from friends or family, or face mobility challenges.

Support is available if you are an older person, or supporting one, who is affected by domestic and family violence.

1800RESPECT is available 24/7 for counselling, information and referrals. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services.

(Image text: Neglect is a common form of elder abuse, and it is also a form of domestic and family violence.)

08/07/2025

A reminder that GAMES GROUP is on tomorrow from 10am at 35 Hotham St. Come down for Scrabble, Rumikub, Chess, Ludo, Cards, Crosswords, Jigsaws and more. And more importantly, come for a chat!! Everyone Welcome (you do not have to be a patient of the clinic)

27/06/2025

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21/05/2025

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Calling for donations:

As winter approaches we would love to have a rack of warm clothing available for our young people! ⛄

If you have any of the following in excellent condition, please drop them inside the gate of Latrobe Youth Space 497b Princes Drive, Morwell ☔

20/05/2025

Please support this awesome cause, and our awesome CEO Vaughan who is participating in the annual Vinnies CEO sleepout! 🥶 ⛺️ 🧊

This winter, I'll be raising money for people experiencing homelessness in my city. Click here to help me have the biggest impact I can by supporting the Vinnies CEO Sleepout today. Your donation will help the St Vincent de Paul Society provide housing, food and empowering support to the people who....

08/04/2025

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🌟 Latrobe Regional Health has opened a 6-bed addition to its emergency department for those facing mental health, alcohol, or drug challenges.

The new Mitchell Unit offers a calmer, lower-stimulation environment where people can stay for up to 72 hours, with soft lighting and comfy furniture promoting peace and safety. 🌱

Patients are supported by a multi-disciplinary team, including lived experience workers, who bring personal insight into navigating mental health challenges.

The focus is on setting up the right support for each person’s journey and taking the time to help people feel heard and supported. 🌱. 💙

Click here to read more https://lrh.com.au/news/new-ed-hub-for-mental-health-alcohol-or-other-drugs/

28/03/2025

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Two people have recently required emergency care because they experienced he**in overdose after using what they thought was co***ne or methamphetamine.

He**in is an opioid and is a very different substance from co***ne and methamphetamine, although it often appears in a similar white powdered form.

Small amounts of opioids can cause life-threatening overdose, especially in people who have never or rarely used opioids.

Signs of opioid overdose include breathing slowly and reduced consciousness (meaning someone is hard to wake up). In some cases, the person may also have tiny pupils.

If you experience toxic drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).

Naloxone is an easy-to-use medication that can reverse opioid overdose – it is safe to use even if you are not sure whether someone has taken opioids.

Naloxone can be accessed free of charge at participating pharmacies, needle and syringe programs and the medically supervised injecting centre.

Learn more about this advisory and how you can reduce the risk of harm, including accessing naloxone or other supports: https://go.vic.gov.au/3RsPqS8