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These organisations offer a range of volunteer-based home support services which might
include home help, assistance with domestic tasks. Check with each organisation about the
specific services available. Legitimate organisations should have clearly defined policies
regarding confidentiality, volunteer selection and training, statement of clients' rights
etc....
If at all unsure, ask.
METROPOLITAN
The largest volunteer-based home care support program in metropolitan Melbourne.
Volunteers have access to an extensive training program.
Contact VAC at (03) 9 865 6700, business hours.
A group formed around the disbanded Inner South group of the VAC Support Program,
operating in St Kilda and neighbouring suburbs, offering care and companionship to all
people affected by HIV/AIDS.
Write to PO Box 2272, St Kilda 3182 or
phone (03) 9489 1423 or (03) 9509 2889.
Help with Domestic Pets
 | PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) |
A volunteer group providing practical support for people with HIV/AIDS so that they can
continue to maintain their pets in their home. (Dog walking, Feeding, Grooming,
Accommodation for pets during their owners' hospitalisation, finding homes for pets on the
death of the owner etc...)
Contact: Georgie Herne, (03) 9 822 5638
COUNTRY
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(Central Victorian HIV/AIDS Information, Resources and Support Group)
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Advocacy, education,support, counselling.
Castlemaine-based, networks throughout Central Victoria.
Call 0354 705 745 (business hours), or write to PO Box 672, Castlemaine 3450
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