Family Violence Outreach Service
This program supports and assists anyone experiencing Family Violence.
Family Violence impacts on all family members including children and babies.
The first step to stopping violence is to ask for help.
The Family Violence Outreach service can provide practical and emotional support including:
- Safety planning
- Information regarding legal services
- Counselling
- Referral to other support services
- Court support
- Knowing your rights
- Obtaining safe and secure accommodation
- Financial management
Family Violence Outreach Service is free of charge. No referral is required.
To learn more, phone Orbost Regional Health on 5154 6703 and ask to speak with the Family Violence Outreach Worker.
When you contact us please advise the safest way to contact you.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT – Updated August 2026
Mental Health Wellbeing Local (people aged over 26 years) 1300 000 352
Suicide Call Back Services 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Lifeline Text (sms only) 0477131114
Lifeline 13 11 14
Parents Help Line 13 22 89
Suicide Line Vic 1300 651 251
Counselling Services – via ORH
Medical Clinic 5154 6777
***Requires GP App for a Mental Health Care Plan***
Moogji for Community for Counselling 5154 2133
Social Work
The ORH Social Work Team provides support to people experiencing challenging circumstances and /or difficult situations in their lives. Age related issues, grief and loss issues, assistance in navigating services such as NDIS, mental health and legal systems, are examples of support provided by our Social Work team. In addition, the ORH Social Work team assists patients with discharge planning and linking in with community based services following a stay in the hospital.
To learn more about our Social Workers, phone 5154 6717 or email intake@orh.com.au
Financial Counselling
VincentCare provide a Financial Counselling Service in Orbost that can negotiate with creditors, with credit and debt matters, utility disconnections, mortgage problems or bankruptcy.
The Financial Counsellor can also help you understand your legal rights, provide assistance with Centrelink, or refer you to other organisations that may be able to help.
To arrange an appointment with a Financial Counsellor, please call 03 5825 9400 or email frp@vincentcare.org.au
Housing Support
Help for individuals and families without adequate housing.
We support people who are homeless to resolve crisis, re-establish family links (where appropriate), to achieve the maximum possible degree of self-reliance and independence, and to participate in community life.
Anyone who is homeless or experiencing a housing crisis is eligible.
For more information call 5154 6641.
Early Years Supports
Supported Playgroups are structured groups that provide support to families, focusing on the development and well-being of both children and parents through facilitated play and community engagement. Orbost Regional Health facilitates groups in Marlo and Orbost .
For more information call 5154 6637
Early Childhood Intervention is all about giving children with developmental delay or disability, and their families, supports to enable the child to have the best possible start in life.
Through early childhood intervention, infants, and young children as well as their families, can get specialised supports and services. These services aim to promote the:
- child’s development
- family and child’s wellbeing
- child taking part in their community.
For more information call 5154 6636