Warrnambool City

As a major municipality located in the south-west of Victoria, Warrnambool is a popular location for investment, an attractive destination to live and work in, with growing industries and infrastructure.

Free English Language classes, face-to face and online options

Withdrawals, deposits, balance enquiries at participating Australia Post offices. 

The best cycling routs and bike trails

Variety of biodiversity and environmental education tools 

Providing community based services that promote a just society and improve the life circumstances for people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, especially those who are experiencing homelessness, family violence, marginalisation or disconnectedness.

Safe and inclusive space for adults and children who have been impacted by sexual assault or family violence. 

• Child Education and Care
• Kindergartens
• Parenting and children's services
• Maternal and Child Health
• Immunisation

Connect to clubs and groups

• Information and resources on renting laws and regulations, with many different language options.
• Legal and dispute support.

English Language Support Groups

The department is responsible for child protection, prevention of family violence, housing, disability, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, and the offices for Women and Youth.

Discover Victoria's regions and what they have to offer. 

Real estate market data & demographic information, renting and buying properties. 

Help if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness or family violence. 

Support for women and Children affected by family violence.

Support for job seekers, employers and new residents

A range of English as an Additional Language ( EAL ) programs to support pathways to further study or employment. 

Community meals, emergency food hampers.

Diverse range of activities to empower girls aged 5-17

Work and study support for youth, online and in person. 

High quality, free careers and training advice 

A Justice of the Peace  is an authorised person who helps with official documents.

They can:

• Witness and sign legal documents.
• Certify copies of original documents as true copies.
• Witness statutory declarations and affidavits.

Kids helpline is FREE (even from a mobile) confidential online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5-25, offering support in the areas of family, friends, life issues, school, health and relationships.

Call 1800 55 1800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year 

Kindergartens and Early Learning Centres 

Funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments, we provide free legal information and advice to Victorians. 

Let's talk Foundation promotes mental health literacy and aims to reduce suicide rates by providing early intervention, education and fostering open conversations. 

The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. You can contact Police, Fire or Ambulance in life threatening or emergency situations.

Medical centres and clinics

Free trauma counselling and emotional support for refugees and asylum seekers.

Settlement related information advice, advocacy and assistance to access mainstream services that helps migrants to plan and meet their own needs.

Visas, migration to Australia, relocation checklists, settlement support

Multicultural Groups, Associations and Networks  

Neighbourhood house

Free professional health advice from anywhere in Victoria 24/7, Nurse on Call 1300 60 60 24

Free community weekly 5 km run/walk 

 Find a playgroup near you. 

Bus, train and taxi services

Free helpline and specialist support service for LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and families .

Real Estate, renting and buying property 

Information, services and other tools for refugees, people seeking asylum and those working with and supporting them.

Our Refugee & Immigrant Health services provide dedicated support for individuals and families who are newly arrived in Australia, helping them navigate the health system, understand their wellbeing needs and settle confidently into life in the Ballarat region.

Australia's largest provider of free specialist legal assistance to people seeking asylum, refugees and disadvantaged migrants. 

Immediate support for anyone experiencing family and domestic violence.

FREE call 1800 015 188

Warrnambool Homelessness Services

Scouts offer fun development activities to build resilient and confident youth aged 5-25. 

• Centrelink
• Medicare
• Veterans Information Service

The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL) offers a state-wide, after-hours, confidential telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced sexual assault in the last 2 weeks throughout Victoria. 

FREE call 1800 577 011

If in immediate danger call 000

Getting a skills assessment

• Emergency and Urgent care
• Surgery and Specialist Clinics
• Maternal and Child Health
• Allied Health
• Mental Health and more services

Connecting young people with education, training and employment in South West Victoria

Number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, South West TAFE (Technical And Further Education)

Southern Stay provides a range of accommodation, programs and services to children and adults with a disability. The focus of our services is to assist people to achieve their individual goals and to enrich the lives of people with a disability by promoting choice, inclusion and achievement. Providing high quality supports that uphold the rights and safety of all participants is our highest priority.

With focus on sustainability, The BIG R’s shed sells an extensive range of pre-owned items following principle of Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, Restore. 

Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or need support with care and wellbeing of children and young people.

In emergency call 000

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) provides language services for people with limited English proficiency and organisations that support them. 

Immediate phone interpreting service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year by calling 131 450. The majority of TIS National services are free to non-English speakers

All travel information in one place-public transport, roads, cycling and walking

Volunteer organisation providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment for retired and semi-retired members of the community.

Free urgent medical care for all patience, with or without Medicare. 

Centralised website for Victorians to find emergency information and warnings

• Prepare and get ready
• Incidents and warnings
• Relief and recovery

• Getting driving licence
• Converting interstate and overseas licences
• Vehicle registration
• Buying/selling vehicles and vessels, roadworthy certificates

• Crime prevention and safety information
• Law enforcement and legal services
• Public services and support  

Planning walks in Victoria, scenic walking routes 

Compare your energy costs with the Victorian Government's Independent comparison site. 

The Victorian Rural Women's Network is a free, supportive and inclusive group of rural and regional women who connect, share skills and empower each other. 

Training and courses

Community Groups and contacts

Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre offers free computer use, printing at low cost, use of sewing machine, 3D printer, high quality scanner, Cricut machine and meeting spaces

• Coach and group tours showcasing the spectacular region
• Corporate transfers
• Guided tours

Low-cost toy borrowing service. 

Are you 12-25 and live, work or play in Warrnambool? Then this space is for you. 

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