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GAY FRIENDLY SERVICES ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Last updated 2/12/2004 12:00:52 PM
| , Allied Psychological Services |
, ADDRESS: 3-40 Young St. Hastings CONTACT: Kristina Wood and Geoffrey Wood PHONE/EMAIL: 9781 5224 DESCRIPTION: Psychologists with extensive experience dealing with gay issues with young people including gender dysphoria |
| Arkee Pty Ltd |
ADDRESS: Mornington CONTACT: Barbara Dickson PHONE/EMAIL: 5976 2399 DESCRIPTION: Counselling: individuals, gay couples, families and groups |
| Barbara M. Barber- counsellor AAMFC |
ADDRESS: Mt.Martha Surgery, Benton's Squ. M'TON. CONTACT: Barbara M. Barber PHONE/EMAIL: 0417 580 775 5976 3666 DESCRIPTION: Relationships, family counselling, specialising in step families. |
| Bayside Psychology & Hypnotherapy Clinic |
Dr. Janet Mason, Specialist Counselling Psychologist. Mr. Ian Stapleton, Specialist Clinical Psychologist. Dr.Peta Mcdougal Mr. Craig Stapleton ADDRESS: 1301 Nepean Hwy Mt. Eliza CONTACT: Office Manager PHONE/EMAIL: (03) 9787 5055 DESCRIPTION: Relationship, personal and sexual therapy, hypnotherapy. |
| Coastal Counselling and Consultancy |
ADDRESS: 119 Tanti Ave. M'ton. 166 Ocean beach Rd Sorrento CONTACT: Debbie Withers PHONE/EMAIL: 5988 6941 DESCRIPTION: psychologist- individual or couple counselling, relationship issues, loss and grief, individual growth |
| Elin Scwab Psychologist |
ADDRESS: Mornington CONTACT: Elin Schwab PHONE/EMAIL: 0417 141 982 DESCRIPTION: individual, couple and family counselling |
| Insight counselling and psychological services |
ADDRESS: 72 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Ruth M. Chatwin and Keith A. Wray PHONE/EMAIL: (03) 5977 2111, 041 987 0 262 DESCRIPTION: Low cost, adult, child and adolescent services, anger management, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and fear, stress, coping, behaviour modification, personal and family relationships. |
| Jill Moore, counselling psychologist |
ADDRESS: Mornington & Balnarring based CONTACT: Jill Moore PHONE/EMAIL: 5983 2311 DESCRIPTION: Fee $85 per one hour session. |
| Margaret A. Loffler, |
ADDRESS: Unit 1, 7 Spero Avenue,Mt.Eliza. 3930 CONTACT: Margaret Loffler PHONE/EMAIL: (03)9787 6834, 0407 537 006, novpsych@satlink.com.au DESCRIPTION: Counselling psychologist who has had several years experience with gay issues and young people, especially with “coming out” issues. |
| Marjory F. Hamilton |
ADDRESS: 119 Tanti Ave. Mornington CONTACT: Marjory Hamilton PHONE/EMAIL: 5973 4477 DESCRIPTION: Social work, counselling, psychotherapy, gestalt therapy, individuals, couples. |
| PRJ and Associates Pty Ltd. |
ADDRESS: 61 Eramosa Rd. West Somerville 3912 CONTACT: Paddi Roberts-Jacobson PHONE/EMAIL: 0419 303 742 DESCRIPTION: Psychologist |
| Peggy Kerr |
ADDRESS: Uniting Church Complex, Cnr Marine Pde and Hodgins Rd, Hastings, 3915 CONTACT: Peggy Kerr PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 2800 DESCRIPTION: Clinical Psychologist. Sliding fee scale. Use different strategies according to client needs. See adults, young people, individuals and couples, heterosexual and same sex attracted. |
| Peninsula Health Consultants Pty Ltd |
ADDRESS: Langrigg Ave.Mt. Martha and Tanti Ave. Mornington CONTACT: Grant Waters PHONE/EMAIL: 5977 0512 DESCRIPTION: General Counselling Services - relationships, stress, anger, men's issues, parenting, adolescent, child, anxiety, grief and loss, sexuality. |
| Peninsula Community Health Services |
ADDRESS: Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings CONTACT: Duty Worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 2894 DESCRIPTION: Counsellors work in all three sites. |
| Peninsula Hospice Service |
ADDRESS: PO Box 759, Frankston. CONTACT: Intake Assessment Officer PHONE/EMAIL: 9783 6177 DESCRIPTION: Palliative Care Agency, grief and loss, counselling support services, support terminally ill people such as those with AIDS and other illnesses in their homes on the Mornington Peninsula. |
| Psychological Assessment and Therapy Services |
ADDRESS: Suite 4, 1st floor, 38A Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Dianne Summers and Ilona Bell PHONE/EMAIL: 5989 9067 disum@ozemail.com.au and 59734606 DESCRIPTION: Provide psychological counselling and assessment services to children, adolescents and families. We welcome young people facing issues related to their sexuality. |
| Oz Child |
ADDRESS: 947 Nepean H'Way, M'Ton CONTACT: Peter Payne PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 7644 DESCRIPTION: Counselling and Family Support, interchange, disability services, fostercare. |
| Sheila Guthrie Counselling |
ADDRESS: Balnarring CONTACT: Sheila Guthrie PHONE/EMAIL: 5983 5931, 0419 524 427 DESCRIPTION: Marriage and relationship counselling, individuals and couples. |
| Thornton Consulting Group |
ADDRESS: 119 Tanti Ave. Mornington 3931 CONTACT: Leslie Thornton PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 2955 tcg@cdi.com.au DESCRIPTION: We are psychologists offering client centred counselling and other approaches to individuals, couples and families experiencing many of life’s difficulties and to those suffering clinical conditions. |
Last updated 2/12/2004 2:07:39 PM
| The Backyard Restaurant and Bar |
ADDRESS: Rear 35-37 Main St. Mornington 3931 CONTACT: Sophie Boucher PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 7500 DESCRIPTION: Good food, good wine, good friends |
| The Boyz 4 Breakie |
ADDRESS: 1 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Jon Nicholls PHONE/EMAIL: 5977 2888, email: the boys@bigpond.com DESCRIPTION: Restaurant Licenced |
| Café Laconic |
ADDRESS: 55 High St. Hastings CONTACT: Kristy Peterson PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 1071 DESCRIPTION: Fine contemporary cuisine specialising in seafood. Peninsula wines at cellar door prices and a range of local produce. |
| Food on the Hill |
ADDRESS: Shop 10, Red Hill Centre Point, 19 Shoreham Rd., Red Hill South CONTACT: Eleanor PHONE/EMAIL: 5989 2996 DESCRIPTION: Food shop and great coffee |
| Gourmet Embrace |
ADDRESS: Shop 2C Empire St. Mall Mornington 3931 CONTACT: Jacqui PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 1381 DESCRIPTION: Peninsula funky café, serving homemade gourmet food with lots of vegetarian options. Great atmosphere, open fire, couches and colour! |
| Albert Street Bistro |
ADDRESS: 1c Albert St. Mornington CONTACT: Manager PHONE/EMAIL: 5976 1444 DESCRIPTION: Where the Mediteranean meets North Africa. Fully licenced restaurant. Open Tues-Fri lunch and dinner, Sat dinner, Sun lunch. |
| Salix Restaurant at Willow Creek |
ADDRESS: 166 Balnarring Rd. Merricks North CONTACT: Manager PHONE/EMAIL: 5989 7640 DESCRIPTION: Intimate dining overlooking the vineyard. Lunch 7 days, dinner Fri and Sat nights. |
Last updated 2/12/2004 12:06:47 PM
| , Crib Point Community House |
, ADDRESS: 7 Park Rd. Crib Point CONTACT: Fay Thomas – co-ordinator PHONE/EMAIL: 59839888 DESCRIPTION: Neighbourhood House with a range of activities including yoga, craft groups, occasional child care, mutual support groups such as anxiety support group. We’re willing to start up an interest group, eg. gay/lesbian group. A warm, welcoming place for all. |
| Good Shepherd House |
ADDRESS: 13 Teal Court Hastings CONTACT: Leanne Farnsworth PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 7600 gsleanne@infoxchange.net.au DESCRIPTION: Neighbourhood House offering many courses including computers. |
| Mt. Martha Community Contact |
ADDRESS: The Esplanade, PO Box 251, Mount Martha CONTACT: Reception PHONE/EMAIL: 5974 2092 DESCRIPTION: A wide variety of programs offered including health and education. Counselling, legal and other services offered. |
| Peninsula Adult Education and Literacy |
ADDRESS: 783 Point Nepean Rd. Rosebud, 3939 CONTACT: Lyn Treloar PHONE/EMAIL: 5986 8177 DESCRIPTION: Adult Education Classes: reading and writing, computers, personal development, (alternative health, meditation and tarot classes), artways and folio preparation. |
| Somerville Community Connections Program |
ADDRESS: Edward St. Somerville CONTACT: Wendy Merchan – Co-ordinator PHONE/EMAIL: 5977 8330 DESCRIPTION: A non-profit association which aims to connect people from Somerville and the surrounding area by offering a range of activities and opportunities to participate. |
| Sorrento Community Centre Inc |
ADDRESS: 860 - 868 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento CONTACT: Tracey Trueman PHONE/EMAIL: 5984 3360, fax 5984 3362, email: enrol@sorrentocc.org.au DESCRIPTION: Provide courses to local community. |
Last updated 2/12/2004 12:09:14 PM
| , Doctors | , |
| Balnarring Village Medical Centre |
ADDRESS: 3054 Frankston Flinders Rd. Balnarring CONTACT: Dr. Graham Cato PHONE/EMAIL: 5983 1355, fax: 59832321, brmc.@alphalink.com.au DESCRIPTION: Family medical practice. |
| Beach End Medical Clinic |
ADDRESS: 36 Main St. Mornington 3931 CONTACT: Manager PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 1066 DESCRIPTION: General Practice |
| Eramosa Family Medical Centre |
ADDRESS: 61 Eramosa Rd. West, Somerville CONTACT: Leanne Fosternally PHONE/EMAIL: 5977 7788 DESCRIPTION: General Practice Clinic. On-site physiotherapy and pathology. |
| Mornington Medical Group |
ADDRESS: 258 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Nicky Martin PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 2633 DESCRIPTION: General Practice. |
| Peninsula Community Health Service |
ADDRESS: Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings CONTACT: Access worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 8266 DESCRIPTION: Physio, podiatry, dietics, counselling, diabetes education, family relationships program, volunteer group, support groups such as young mums and women’s self-confidence. |
| Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program (PENDAP) |
ADDRESS: Outreach in Rosebud and Hastings CONTACT: Duty/intake worker PHONE/EMAIL: Rosebud: 5986 8729, Hastings: 5979 7655 DESCRIPTION: drug and alcohol agency. Services include: counselling, withdrawal, post withdrawal support, community education, support groups, koori services, forensic services, drink drive program, youth outreach, youth supported accommodation. |
| South Coast Medical |
ADDRESS: Shop1, 241-271 Point Nepean Rd. Dromana. 79 Old Cape Schank Rd. South Rosebud CONTACT: Bill Christophersen PHONE/EMAIL: Dromana surgery 59814300, South Rosebud surgery 59867788 DESCRIPTION: General Medical Practice |
| The Hastings Clinic |
ADDRESS: 44 Victoria St. Hastings 3915 CONTACT: Dr. James A. Lee & Dr. Peter Keillar PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 1605 DESCRIPTION: G.P. |
| DENTISTS Peninsula Community Health Service, Dental Clinic |
ADDRESS: Third Ave and Eastbourne Rd. Rosebud 3939 CONTACT: Stanley Cheung PHONE/EMAIL: 5986 4677, pchsdent@surf.net.au DESCRIPTION: Dental Health Service |
| ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE | |
| Heaven and Earth Natural Therapies |
ADDRESS: Mt. Martha CONTACT/: Mary Anderson PHONE/EMAIL: 5975-8910 DESCRIPTION: Naturopath |
| Homoeopathy Clinic |
ADDRESS: 58 Autumn Crescent Mt. Eliza CONTACT: Julie Deitz PHONE/EMAIL: 9787 8152 DESCRIPTION: Dynamic energy medicine which rekindles the body’s natural power to heal itself. A caring practitioner who actually listens to you. |
| Red Hill Natural Health |
ADDRESS: Westernport Allied Health. Centrepoint Shoreham Rd. Red Hill South 3937 CONTACT: David Austin PHONE/EMAIL: 5989 3055 DESCRIPTION: Naturopathy, massage, psychology, yoga, health and well-being products. |
Last updated 1/08/2005 4:41:13 PM
| Brotherhood of St. Laurence Brotherhood of St. Laurence |
CONTACT: Duty worker PHONE/EMAIL: Free call 1800 888 236 (03)9416 1818 ADDRESS: Outreach on the Peninsula including Hastings. CONTACT: Lydia Wheeler or Kevin Rogerson PHONE/EMAIL: 9781 5724. lwheeler@bsl.org.au ADDRESS: Outreach on the Peninsula including Hastings. CONTACT: Lydia Wheeler or Kevin Rogerson PHONE/EMAIL: 9781 5724 lwheeler@bsl.org.au DESCRIPTION: Public Housing Advocacy Program. Information, advice, support and referral regarding public tenancy matters. Community facilities management, community development activities. |
| PenDAP – Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program |
ADDRESS: Frankston and outreach on the Mornington Peninsula CONTACT: Duty worker PHONE/EMAIL: 9784 8100 Mon-Fri 1pm-3.30pm DESCRIPTION: Supported Accommodation Program for young people aged 16-21 years. Aims to improve life skills in a safe and affordable environment. |
| Alcohol & Drug Direct Line |
FREE CALL: 1800 888 236 PHONE: (03) 9416 1818 |
Last updated 3/08/2005 9:55:56 AM
| Peninsula Community Legal Centre |
ADDRESS: Outreach services in Rosebud, Hastings and Mornington CONTACT: Reception PHONE/EMAIL: 9783 3600, 1800 064 784, email: penclc@vicnet.net.au DESCRIPTION: Provides free legal advice in all areas of law, ongoing case work, seminars about the law, kits such as power of attorney are available, tenant/consumer support workers, will making service. |
| Mornington Community Information and Support Centre Inc. |
No Interest Loans Program ADDRESS: 320 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Reception PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 1644 DESCRIPTION: The loans program offers interest free credit to low income earners for the purchase of necessary household items. Conditions apply. |
| Mornington Community Information and Support Centre Inc. |
ADDRESS: 320 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: (Helen Hendrey) Reception PHONE/EMAIL: 5975 1644 morninfo@surf.net.au DESCRIPTION: Service offered includes information, support and assistance in the areas of budget, crisis intervention, emergency relief and material aid, legal advice by appointment, needle/syringe program, no interest loans, meeting room hire, tax help, youth service. |
| Mortgage Choice |
ADDRESS: Mt.Eliza CONTACT: Peter Deitz PHONE/EMAIL: 9787 7220 DESCRIPTION: Mortgage Broker – Helping people to fulfil their financial dreams. |
| Stidston, Williams and Weblaw. Barristers and Solicitors. |
ADDRESS: Suite 1, 10 Blamey Place, M'ton. CONTACT: Secretary PHONE/EMAIL: 03 5975 5222 email: weblaw@weblaw.com.au DESCRIPTION: Anti-discrimination disputes, family law, criminal law, conveyancing, wills, employer/employee disputes, court appearances, probate, business purchases, sales and leases. |
| Victoria Police, Region 5 Gay and Lesbian Liason Officer(GLLO) |
ADDRESS: Covering the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston. 95 Boneo Rd.Rosebud. CONTACT: Detective Senior Constable Deb Seymour, Rosebud C.I.U. PHONE/EMAIL: 5986 0463 PHONE/EMAIL: 9247 6944 DESCRIPTION: Provide assistance, advice and referral. Victoria police encourages victims or witnesses of crime to report incidents to their local police or GLLO. |
| Women's Legal Service |
CONTACT: the lawyer who answers the phone DESCRIPTION: free legal advice over the phone PHONE: 9642 0343 |
Last updated 2/12/2004 1:09:01 PM
| , NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES “Lesbiana” |
, ADDRESS: PO Box 127, Kingsville 3012 CONTACT: Jude Dennis PHONE/EMAIL: lesbiana@primus.com.au, phone: 9387 3896 DESCRIPTION: A monthly magazine for lesbians of all ages and pursations. Can be purchased by emailing Jude or from Scorpio Adult Bookshop in Mornington. Cost: $5.45 per issue. Subscriptions available. |
| B News |
ADDRESS: 1st floor, 251 Swan St. Richmond 3121 CONTACT: B News worker PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9421 4199 www.bnews.net.au DESCRIPTION: A newspaper for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Comes out free of charge fortnightly. Pick it up from Café Embrace in Mornington. |
| MCV Melbourne Community Voice |
ADDRESS: 32 Bridge Rd, Richmond PO Box 2849, FitzroyMDC 3065 CONTACT: MCV worker PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9429 6110 Fax 9429 2877 DESCRIPTION: A newspaper for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Comes out free of charge fortnightly. Pick it up at Café Embrace in Mornington. |
| RADIO |
ADDRESS: PO Box 1277, Collingwood, 3066 CONTACT: "Outloud" Station PHONE/EMAIL: 9419 8377 www.3cr.or.au DESCRIPTION: Sunday 12.30pm - 1.00pm |
| “Dykes on Mics” – RADIO 3CR – 855 AM |
ADDRESS: PO Box 1277, Collingwood, 3066 CONTACT: Dykes on Mics PHONR/EMAIL: 03 9419 8377 DESCRIPTION: Sunday 3pm-3.30 pm |
| “In Ya Face” – 3CR – 855 AM |
ADDRESS: PO Box 1277, Collingwood, 3066 CONTACT: James McKenzie PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9419 8377 DESCRIPTION: Friday 4pm-5.30pm |
| JOY MELBOURNE 94.9 FM |
ADDRESS: 268a Coventry St. South Melbourne CONTACT: Anyone at the station. PHONE/EMAIL: 9690 0907, email: www.joy.org.au DESCRIPTION: Full time licence. On air 7 days a week |
| T.V. Bent TV, Channel 31 |
ADDRESS: Level 1, 32 Lonsdale St, Melbourne CONTACT: Anyone at the station. PHONE/EMAIL: 9663 5831 DESCRIPTION: Monday evenings from 9pm. |
Last updated 2/12/2004 1:02:10 PM
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| Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre |
ADDRESS: 878 Point Nepean Rd. Rosebud. CONTACT: Sharon O’Hehir – Information and administration worker. PHONE/EMAIL: 5986 1285 fax: 5982 2601 DESCRIPTION: We provide a non-judgmental environment for everyone. Services include information about organisations in the community, emergency relief, budget, family, grief and personal counselling, family law advice, needle syringe program, support to victims of crime, tax help for people on low incomes. |
Last updated 1/08/2005 1:34:40 PM
| AIDS Line |
CONTACT: phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 9347 6099. Email: aidsline@vicnet.net.au DESCRIPTION: Concerned about HIV/AIDS? Sexually transmitted Infections? Safe sex? Ring AIDS Line. |
| Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) |
CONTACT: Phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 9349 1766, free call number: 1800 806 292, DESCRIPTION: 24 hour telephone service for victims of sexual assault. |
| Equal Opportunity Commission of Victoria |
CONTACT: Equal Opportunity Commission PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9281 7145 DESCRIPTION: Advice and assistance on matters relating to discrimination. |
| Gay and Lesbian Switchboard |
CONTACT: Phone counsellor PHONE/EMAIL: 1800 184 527(country Victoria) 03 9827 8544 DESCRIPTION: Hours 6-10pm and 2-10pm on Wednesdays. Confidential, free phone counselling service for gay and lesbian people. Also, recorded info on entertainment. Switchboard acknowledges the support of the ALSO Foundation. |
| Grief Line |
CONTACT: Phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9596 7799 DESCRIPTION: Free telephone Counselling Service 12 midday - 12 midnight. |
| Hepatitis C Helpline |
CONTACT: Counsellor on duty PHONE/EMAIL: 9349 1111 or country freecall 1800 800241 DESCRIPTION: Concerned about Hepatitus C? Ring us. |
| Kids Help Line |
CONTACT: Phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 1800 551 800 DESCRIPTION: A counselling service for children aged 5 – 18 years. |
| Life Line |
CONTACT: Phone Counsellor PHONE/EMAIL: 131 114 (24 hours) DESCRIPTION: Crisis telephone counselling service. Confidential and anonymous. |
| Pflag – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays |
CONTACT: Phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: Information and help line: 9511 4083. Email: p_flagvic@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION: Support, education, advocacy, meetings, phone support, provide guest speakers for interested organisations or schools. |
| Men’s Referral Service. 12 midday-9pm Mon-Fri |
CONTACT: The phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9428 2899, or free call 1800 065 973 DESCRIPTION: Anonymous and confidential advice and information service for males of all ages and their families who are concerned about their own anger, violence and abuse or who are experiencing violence and abuse from family members. |
| The Action Centre |
CONTACT: Reception PHONE/EMAIL: free call 1800 013 952, 9654 4766 (Melbourne) DESCRIPTION: Young people’s sexual health service. Information about STD’s, safe sex, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, Other sexual health issues.9.30-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am – 12.30pm Sat. |
| Women’s Information and Referral Exchange |
CONTACT: Phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 1300 134 130 (local call rates) or 03 9654 6831. TTY for hearing impaired women TTY 5124. Email: wire@vicnet.au DESCRIPTION: 9.30-5.30 Mon-Fri. State wide women’s information, support and referal. Lesbian friendly. Information about many issues that women want to talk about and know about. |
| Women’s Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre |
CONTACT: A duty worker PHONE/EMAIL: 1800 015 188 DESCRIPTION: 24 hour crisis line, free service for women wishing to escape situations of domestic violence. Provides information on support agencies in Victoria, legal rights, accommodation options, telephone counselling. |
| CARE ring |
CONTACT: Phone worker PHONE/EMAIL: 13 6169 DESCRIPTION: Crisis telephone counselling, info and referral. |
Last updated 3/08/2005 1:05:34 PM
| Four Faces Support Group |
ADDRESS: Frankston CONTACT: Karen,Michelle, Kathy PHONE/EMAIL: phone: 5975 9211, email: pps@peninsula.hotkey.net.au DESCRIPTION: Support for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community who are dealing with mental health issues. Meets third Thursday of the month. |
| Kaleidoscope |
ADDRESS: Meets on the Mornington Peninsula CONTACT: Project Worker PHONE/EMAIL: 59794443 kaleidoscope@infoxchange.net.au DESCRIPTION: Kaleidoscope is a gay/straight project which aims to assist young people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or questioning their sexuality and their supporters. It consists of a support and activity group, a same sex attracted program in schools and education and information provided to the local community. |
| Lesbian Parents Newsletter |
ADDRESS: PO Box 329, Clifton Hill 3068 CONTACT: Viv Ray PHONE/EMAIL: email: vivrobin@optusnet.com.au DESCRIPTION: The newsletter covers local, interstate and overseas news relevant to lesbians who are parenting. Lists support groups, books and internet sites. It is posted out 4 times a year during school holidays and costs $14 a year and $20 for organisations. |
| Purple Bus – a magazine for the queer youth of Victoria |
ADDRESS: 43 Chandler Rd. Boronia, 3155 CONTACT: purple bus PHONE/EMAIL: purplebus@thevortex.com DESCRIPTION: A magazine, by, for and about queer kids. If you would like to submit art, prose, and anything queer related, mail or email it. www.geocities.com/purplebusstop |
| Peninsula Guys Inc |
ADDRESS: PO Box 161, Frankston, 3199 CONTACT: Bruce Clifton - secretary PHONE/EMAIL: Bruce 0409 503 581 Neil 0400 712 134 DESCRIPTION: For open aged gay and bisexual men in the Peninsula area. Ages range from 19 years to vintage. Weekly meetings in Frankston. |
| Pflag – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays |
ADDRESS: Meets in Toorak. Write to PO Box741 Glen Waverley, Vic.3150 CONTACT: volunteers staff the helpline PHONE/EMAIL: 03 9752 2081, email: P_flagvic@hotmail.com DESCRIPTION: Support for parents, family members and friends of someone who is gay, lesbian or bisexual. Guest speakers are available upon request. |
| South East Lesbians for Health – S.E.L.F.HEALTH |
ADDRESS: Frankston CONTACT: Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) PHONE/EMAIL: 9783 3211 DESCRIPTION: S.E.L.F. HEALTH meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. It is open to any woman who might be questioning her sexuality, women who aren’t “out”, women who are coming “out” and women who are “out”. Phone for details. |
| Young and Proud |
ADDRESS: Frankston CONTACT: Frankston Youth Resource Centre PHONE/EMAIL: 9784 1868, website: http://youth.frankston.vic.gov.au DESCRIPTION: A support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender young people and those with questions about their sexuality from Frankston and surrounding areas. |
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Recreation and Leisure |  |
| Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre |
ADDRESS: 2770 Trueman’s Rd. Rye. 3941 CONTACT: Peter Hurley or Gary Cooper PHONE/EMAIL: 5988 6755, email: gunnamattatrailride@bigpond.com DESCRIPTION: Horse riding. Lessons and Ocean beach and bush trail rides. |
| Max’s at Red Hill Estate |
ADDRESS: 53 Shoreham Rd. Red Hill South 3937 CONTACT: Max Paganoni PHONE/EMAIL: ph.5931 0177, fax: 5989 2204 DESCRIPTION: Restaurant/winery. Red Hill Estate, winner of the 1998 Australian Tourism Award for Best winery, is a 24 acre cool climate vineyard. Group tasting by appointment. Lunch daily and dinner Fridays and Saturdays. |
| Tanglewood Estate Winery |
ADDRESS: Bulldog Creek Road, Merricks North, 3926 CONTACT: Ken Bilham PHONE/EMAIL: 59743325 DESCRIPTION: Wine sales daily. Lunches Sundays.(Bookings please) |
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Youth Services | |
| Anglicare Rosebud Family Services |
ADDRESS: Rosebud CONTACT: Intake worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5982 2586, email: the_shop@anglicarevic.org.au DESCRIPTION: Youth and Family Support, Outreach to primary and secondary schools on the Mornington Peninsula. Targeted at young people aged between 10 and 25. The program prvides avocacy, peer mediation, anger management and general support for families and young people individually. |
| Burnt Toast Cyber Cafe |
ADDRESS: Shop 7, 234 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5976 2231, email: burntoast@satlink.com.au DESCRIPTION: Public access internet café with business support. |
| Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service |
ADDRESS: 1 Church St. Hastings 3915 CONTACT: reception PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 4443 DESCRIPTION: Good shepherd provides a variety of services to low income households and to youth. These include: Kaleidoscope (same sex attracted young people), OASIS (outreach and assertive in-home support), financial counselling and family support program. |
| Frankston Youth Resource Centre |
ADDRESS: 9 Ross Smith Ave, Frankston. CONTACT: YAP facilitator PHONE/EMAIL: 9784 1868 DESCRIPTION: A centre providing many resources for young people including Young and Proud for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people. |
| Mornington JPET |
ADDRESS: 234 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Meredith Grey PHONE/EMAIL: 5976 2231, email: burntoast@satlink.com.au DESCRIPTION: Jobs placement and employment services for disadvantaged youth 15-21 years of age. |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services |
ADDRESS: Hastings Youth Resource Centre, Cnr High St and Marine Pde. Hastings CONTACT: Any youth worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5986 0988 DESCRIPTION: Youth support, counselling, advice, activity programs, support groups. |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services |
ADDRESS: Mornington Youth Outreach. 320 Main St. Mornington CONTACT: Any youth worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5976 1660 DESCRIPTION: Youth support, counselling, advice, activity programs, support Groups. |
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services |
ADDRESS: Rosebud Youth Resource Centre, 1st floor, 449 Pt. Nepean Rd. CONTACT: Any youth worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5981 2789 DESCRIPTION: Youth support, counselling, advice, activity programs, support groups. |
| Peninsula Community Health Service |
ADDRESS: Cnr Victoria St. and Coolstore Rd. Hastings CONTACT: Duty worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5979 2894 DESCRIPTION: Services available – adolescent sexual health nurse, counselling on many issues including sexuality issues. Other services include physiotherapy, podiatry, dietician and speech pathology. |
| Peninsula Community Health Service |
ADDRESS: Cnr Mitchell St. and Murray Anderson Rd. Rosebud 3939 CONTACT: Youth Worker PHONE/EMAIL: 5982 2213, email:pchsrbud@surf.net.au DESCRIPTION: A variety of health services including counselling and youth health work. |
| PENDAP – Peninsula Drug and Alcohol Program |
ADDRESS: Frankston and outreach on the Peninsula CONTACT: Duty worker between 1pm and 3.30. Leave details and a youth outreach worker will contact you. PHONE/EMAIL: 9784 8100 DESCRIPTION: Youth Outreach can see anyone on the Peninsula aged 12-21 who is having a problem with alcohol and/or drugs. It is confidential. We can arrange to meet you at your home, a café, street corner, another agency. We offer support, an open mind, new ideas, strategies to cope, relapse prevention, links to other agencies. |
| Peninsula Youth and Family Services |
ADDRESS: 37 Rossmith Ave, Frankston 3199 CONTACT: Duty Worker at the Crisis and Support Centre PHONE/EMAIL: 9784 5050, fax 9783 4701 DESCRIPTION: Crisis and support services, advocacy and referral throughout Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. |
| Peninsula Youth and Family Service |
ADDRESS: 37 Rossmith Ave, Frankston 3199 CONTACT: Monique Disney PHONE/EMAIL: 9784 5050 – Crisis Centre DESCRIPTION: Individual, relationship and family counselling offered in Frankston, Mornington at the Cyber Café, Rosebud 17-19 Ninth Avenue and Hastings, at Good Shepherd Youth and Family Service. No cost. All referrals must be made through the Crisis Centre in Frankston. However, if people want to talk to Monique before a referral is made, she is happy to do so Mon-Thurs on 9783 4500. |