October training – EACH victims assistance and counselling
October 2009 Training Meeting. was well attended and heard an interesting talk by a member of the eastern victims assistance and counselling program run by EACH from their offices at 46 Warrandyte Road Ringwood 3134. Phone 1300 884 284
The service is to help clients recover from the impact of a crime against them , e.g. burglary, assault, rape or domestic violence.
Assistance can be practical, from changing locks after a burglary to relocation costs in the case of domestic violence or supportive as in court cases and invasive assault.
Clients can be helped at home, in hospital or other places apart from EACH and see only one support worker throughout the duration of their case. Waiting lists are kept to a minimum.
To be eligible to receive assistance from the service
- the crime must be against the person
- happened in Victoria
- happened within the last two years
- has been reported to the police
- the person lives in the Maroondah local government area.
To find out more about this service visit the website at www.each.com.au
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