Western Emergency
Relief Network
Support for families in the West

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WERN provides household goods. For food, money, housing, legal, health or family violence support, these services across Melbourne's west are a good place to start.

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In an emergency, call 000.Police, ambulance or fire.

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Food reliefFood parcels, low-cost groceries and emergency essentials

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Money and billsFree financial counselling for debt and bills

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HousingHelp if you are homeless or at risk of losing your home

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HealthDoctors, nursing, dental and community health

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Mental healthFree support for adults and young people

If you need help now

  • 000Police, ambulance or fire. If you or someone else is in danger right now.
  • 13 11 14Lifeline. Crisis support, 24 hours a day.

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Family violenceSupport and safety planning, with 24 hour phone lines

If you need help now

  • 000Police, ambulance or fire. If you or someone else is in danger right now.
  • 1800 015 188Safe Steps. Victoria's family violence response line, 24 hours a day.
  • 1800 737 7321800RESPECT. Counselling for family violence and sexual assault, 24 hours a day.

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Is a service missing?

If your organisation helps people in Melbourne’s west and should be listed here, email administration@wern.org.