The Community Connect Initiative is a free service whereby we can provide support, information and referrals to individuals and families who are experiencing significant vulnerabilities and complex needs. This support can be short term or intensive support to those wanting to resolve and improve their current situation. We personalise the support based on our clients’ unique needs, challenges, or situation. We offer support and referral to community members who maybe seeking direction and assistance for a variety of issues including but not limited to Housing issues, Family & Relationship challenges, Domestic and Family Violence, Drug and Alcohol or Financial challenges. We aim to empower and support our community through information sharing and referrals to reduce barriers and increase their understanding and ability to better cope with challenges.
If you require information and support and wants to know more about the Community Connect Initiative, please do not hesitate to drop into the Neighbourhood Centre or call 4121 2141 to make an appointment. The Community Connect Worker will also be available Thursdays on a fortnightly basis from 9 am to 12 noon for a ‘first come first serve’, ‘no appointment’ required meeting
About the Community Connect Initiative
The Community Connect Initiative supports individuals & families who are experiencing challenges & vulnerabilities to connect with the supports that will assist.
This is a FREE program & is for anyone residing in Maryborough & surrounding townships.
The Community Connect Worker (CCW) provides intensive personalised support, information & referrals for individuals & families who are experiencing challenges, wanting to resolve their needs, are in crisis or want to change their situation.
The Community Connect Worker (CCW) is based at the Maryborough Centre - 25 Ellena Street, Maryborough
The Community Connect Worker can provide support for:
- Homelessness & housing issues
- Financial pressures
- Domestic & Family Violence
- Drug & Alcohol issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
And can also......
- Link you with social support
- Connect you with service providers through referrals
- Build your understanding & awareness through providing information
- Reduce any barriers stopping you from seeking support through increasing your confidence & ability to manage anxieties.
- Organise for you to meet service providers & social supports if requested
For more information or to make an appointment or referral, please contact Centre Reception on 07 4121 2141 or email ccw@maryboroughnc.org.