aboriginal services

For further information on services available, contact:

Aborigines' Advancement League

Services include family support, food assistance, home visits, advocacy,

counselling, educational programs, drug and alcohol awareness and funeral

services.

2 Watt Street, Thornbury 3071

Ph: 9480 6377

VAHS (Victorian Aboriginal Health Service)

A Koori community controlled and managed service. Koori health workers are

available to help you with information and support.

186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065

Ph: 9419 3000

VAHS Family Counselling Service

Includes drug and alcohol, mental health and Koori childrens' services.

Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-4pm

279 High Street, Northcote 3070

Ph: 9403 3300

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS)

24-hour legal advice for Aboriginal people.

6 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy 3065

Ph: 9419 3888; 1800 064 865 (toll free)

Galiamble Recovery Centre

(full listing in Chapter 9)

Help for men with drug and alcohol problems.

Ph: 9534 1602

Gurwidj Aboriginal Neighbourhood House

43 Clapham Street, Thornbury 3171

Ph: 9416 7682

The Windana Society

(full listing in Chapter 9)

For help with drug and alcohol problems.

88 Alma Road, St Kilda 3182

Ph: 9529 7955

Winja Ulupna Women's Centre

For help with drug and alcohol problems.

14 Charnwood Crescent, St Kilda 3182

Ph: 9525 5442