Introduction

We provide free, confidential information and support services to the people who live in Glen Eira.

• Need help with finding services in your area?
• Need help managing expenses like school costs or utility bills?
• Struggling to put food on the table?
• Come and chat to us.

Our Services

Information, Advocacy and Referral

Our friendly and experienced team are available to talk with you and explore different services and programs to best meet your needs.

We provide support to help you to connect and stay connected to your local community.

We assist people to connect with information, advocacy and referral to appropriate services and programs.

We provide practical assistance such as filling out forms, letter or email writing or assistance to negotiate a utility bill payment.

Our service is:

• impartial and non-judgemental,
• culturally sensitive
• confidential and open to all, regardless of age or background.

Education Support

When funding is available, we provide assistance with school expenses.

Support can include assistance obtaining books, uniforms and other equipment for primary and secondary school students.

Energy Assistance Program

The Energy Assistance Program is a free service designed to support you if you are having trouble paying your energy bills. We can help you to save money and receive help connecting with your energy retailer.

The program aims to:

• provide you with one-on-one help to navigate the energy market
• help you manage the rising cost of living by saving money on energy bills

To access the program, you should:

• hold a Commonwealth Government Concession card; or
• be struggling or expecting to struggle to pay your energy bill.

No Interest Loan scheme (NILS)

If you are eligible, you can receive a loan for essential items and expenses. on low incomes safe, fair and affordable loans for household appliances, furniture, education essentials such as computers and textbooks and some medical expenses, car expenses and mobile phones.

To be eligible for NILS you must:

• Earn $70,000 or less if you are single and $100,000 or less (combined income) if you have a partner or children
• An applicant is also eligible if they have experienced family or domestic violence in the last 10 years
• Have lived at your current address for at least 3 months and have the ability to repay the loan. Loans are for up to $2000 ($3,000 for some expenses, such as a bond/rent in advance).

To find out more about the NILS program, email NILS@cisgleneira.org.au 

Tax Help

This is a free service, for residents who earn $60,000 or less per annum, to help lodge a tax return. The program is delivered by trained team members who provide free and confidential service to help complete a tax return on-line. This program runs from July to October each year.

Material and Financial Assistance Program

When funding is available, we may be able to assist you with food, personal care items, practical items and financial assistance.

Volunteers of Glen Eira

If you are a not-for-profit organisation, we can assist you with volunteer recruitment and information about managing volunteers.

If you are an individual looking to volunteer in Glen Eira, we can help you find a suitable role.

Visit Volunteers of Glen Eira for information on:

How to Volunteer
How to Advertise your Volunteer Vacancy
Volunteering resources
You can contact Volunteers of Glen Eira by email at volunteering@cisgleneira.org.au

Student Placement Program

We offer a student placement program as we have a strong commitment to students undertaking placement. Students work with a strong supportive team. Please contact us today about undertaking a student placement at CIS Glen Eira.

Volunteer with us

Volunteering is a way to become involved in your local community whilst meeting new people, learning skills or trying something new.

We help people identify their areas of interest and offer a range of volunteering options

Please contact us today about joining the team. For a copy of the Volunteer Community Support Worker position description click here.

Donate

To support the Glen Eira community, click on the orange donate button below. All funds raised go directly back into the local community.

Feedback

We are here to support our community, if we occasionally get it wrong or you think we could be doing it better then we want to know about it. We’d also love to know when we get it right so that we can keep doing that. If you have any feedback about this service, please send through a message using the Send Us A Message form below, or call (03) 9571 7644

Where to find us

1134 Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly, VIC 3163

Opening Hours

Tuesday– Friday.
9:30am – 3:30pm

P: 03 9571 7644
E: info@cisgleneira.org.au
www.cisvic.org.au/GlenEira

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