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Mornington Community Information and Support Centre Inc.

Locality: Mornington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5975 1644

Address: 320 Main Street 3931 Mornington, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Are they serious? The Morrison Government is closing Mornington Medicare and Centrelink in September and replacing it with this... one desk... for 15hrs per wee...k. The Morrison Government thinks that this can replace the service provided from 16 staff at Mornington Medicare and Centrelink. How on earth will this desk, staffed for 15 hours per week, service all the people who used Mornington Centrelink before the pandemic? And what about all the additional people who have lost their jobs? Frankston Centrelink is already extremely busy. Surely the Coronavirus pandemic has shown the importance of face-to-face support for people getting government services. I’m calling on the Morrison Government to rethink this and provide our community with the services we deserve.

25.01.2022 How will you celebrate NAIDOC Week?

25.01.2022 Great news from Greg Hunt and a huge thanks to all those involved in the advocacy to keep the Mornington Centrelink office open.

25.01.2022 End of day 1 of the bathroom upgrade

23.01.2022 Thank you for supporting our Beach End Op Shop Shop 1, 70 McLaren Pl., near Barkly St. Bus Stop

22.01.2022 Help is out there We are aware that for some, financial support is being decreased this week. Know that there is help available. Head to www.askizzy.org.au input your postcode and you can find what services are available closest to you. Take care.

22.01.2022 Today is the Raise the Rate for Good National Day Of Action! Supporters will be taking action in many different ways, including contacting political leaders ab...out why we can't turn back to $40 a day. Many people will be using canned food as a symbol of how hard it is to get by and to eat regular, fresh, nutritious meals, on the old Newstart rate of $40 a day. You might like to post a photo to Facebook and Twitter of canned food, sharing your experiences and views. If you do, remember to use #RaisetheRateforGood. On Facebook, tag @RaisetheRate and @AustralianCouncilofSocialService. On Twitter tag @ACOSS. A wide range of organiations are showing their support through an open statement calling for a permanent, adequate increase to JobSeeker. Read more: bit.ly/2DFmJPt Anyone participating in the National Day of Action, of course, should always regularly check the latest local health alerts, wherever they are, to ensure they comply with physical-distancing and other requirements. Find out those requirements here: tinyurl.com/ud5ejb2 See more

21.01.2022 @ Home Ground, Mornington . https://www.facebook.com/homegroundcoffeecompany/

21.01.2022 There are several types of Emergency Relief (ER). Here's a useful overview. You may receive one or more types of ER, depending on your needs and what's availabl...e in your local Community, Information and Support agency. If you need help, find your local agency: http://www.cisvic.org.au/home/find-your-local-agency #BecauseWeHelp #WhatIsEmergencyRelief

21.01.2022 The new Mornington Community House in Wilsons Rd is coming along.

21.01.2022 Ever wondered exactly what Emergency Relief is? Community, Information and Support agencies provide Emergency Relief (ER) to people in need. There are many typ...es of ER and this kind of support is available to any person, regardless of background or visa status. Help may be given with food or paying for things like groceries and bills. Many agencies also provide follow-up support through information, referrals and advocacy. Watch the video to find out more! If you are in need of help, you can find your local agency here: http://www.cisvic.org.au/home/find-your-local-agency You can also check out: https://askizzy.org.au/ #BecauseWeHelp #WhatIsEmergencyRelief

21.01.2022 Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness day. So important for us to care for those, who have once cared for us. This day is celebrated every year on 15 June to ra...ise voice for caring elders. Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects the Health and Human Rights of millions of older persons around the world. The 7 most common types of elder abuse are: Physical abuse. Sexual abuse. Emotional or psychological abuse. Neglect. Abandonment. Financial abuse. Self-neglect.

20.01.2022 here we are again

20.01.2022 Stuart Davis-Meehan, the manager at Mornington Communication Information & Support Center, recently thanked Volpino for providing cooked meals to people doing i...t tough in the Mornington area. Locals go to the centre looking for support, usually in terms of food or financial assistance - and for the first time the centre has been able to provide people with cooked meals. Stuart says they have been *very* well received. Thank you to everyone who has donated since April to make this program possible. With this current lockdown, the need locally is increasing and we would dearly love to continue this important program. Our current funding will see out August. If you would like to donate to help us provide meals to local people in need, please contact David directly via email [email protected]

20.01.2022 In a world where you can be anything, be kind. #worldkindnessday

19.01.2022 Our new building on Wilson Road is coming along nicely. Looking forward to lots of space to bring people together to connect, learn and contribute in their local community.

19.01.2022 Can’t wait until we can open our Beach End Op Shop again.

18.01.2022 Investing in social housing will help end homelessness and create construction jobs that are desperately needed all over Australia. So, if Treasurer Josh Fryden...berg commits to building 30,000 social housing properties over four years, he can create 18,500 jobs a year in local communities. But the government needs to know that people want them to create a fairer and stronger community. Contact the Treasurer and urge him to invest in social housing in the lead up to the October Budget: https://bit.ly/30jPSse #HW2020 #BuildSocialHousing

18.01.2022 this day in 2016

16.01.2022 If you are experiencing any symptoms, however mild, please get tested!

16.01.2022 Mothers day Raffle - 2021 @ Beach End Op Shop

16.01.2022 Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Everybody's Home will launch a petition today and we invite you join the campaign https://everybodyshome.com.au/yhmd/

16.01.2022 looking for Volunteers for the shop

15.01.2022 Did you know that your local Community Information & Support agency can provide toiletries? Toiletries are another common form of #EmergencyRelief. While the co...ntents of a toiletries pack will differ depending on what's available at the time, these are two examples of packs from one of our branches! Some common things you may find in a toiletries pack: Deodorant Hair products (shampoo, conditioner) Body wash or soap Dental products (toothpaste, toothbrush) Period products (pads, tampons) Find your local agency: http://www.cisvic.org.au/home/find-your-local-agency #WhatIsEmergencyRelief #BecauseWeHelp

15.01.2022 National Volunteer Week 2021 @ MCISC - Mornington Vic. - #nationalvolunteerweek

14.01.2022 Thanks to Michaela Davis-Meehan of MDM Creative for an inspiring video titled "Giving Time" and featuring our volunteers and Fresh Food Program.

12.01.2022 Read about Heritage Farm, one of our generous donors, in the August edition of Peninsula Essence: https://peninsulaessence.com.au/heritage-farm-family/

11.01.2022 May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. On Wednesday night at 6pm you can join an online vigil to remember the women and children who have died as a result of domestic violence. At 8.30pm on SBS TV you can watch the first of a 3 part series from Jess Hill's book "See What You Made Me Do".

11.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the launch of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.... Over the next 16 days, we encourage you to get involved and #CallItOut! Information from the UN: https://www.un.org//obse/ending-violence-against-women-day "Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. This is the Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis and we need a global collective effort to stop it. As COVID-19 cases continue to strain health services, essential services, such as domestic violence shelters and helplines, have reached capacity. More needs to be done to prioritize addressing violence against women in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts." In Victoria, Respect Victoria has created a campaign to coincide with the UN's #16Days. Information on Respect Victoria's campaign and how you can get involved: https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/16-days-activism-2020 Today you can participate in the Walk Against Family Violence - which is a bit different this year. It's a "walk from home" event - wear something orange and use the hashtag #WAFV2020

11.01.2022 On August 1st Fusion Mornington Peninsula's SLEEP IN YOUR CAR is coming to you - online! Register to sleep in your car at home, camp in your yard or just sleep ...on the couch, while raising crucial fund to provide support and accommodation for young people experiencing homelessness in our community. Virtual event kicks off at 6pm 1/8/2020 Join interactive experiences, tours, guest speaker, live bands and more... Register: www.sleepinyourcar.com.au #sleepinyourcar #fusionmorningtonpeninsula See more

11.01.2022 Today we join forces with dozens of other union and community organisations to demand the Morrison Government and National Cabinet take action to support workin...g women as we deal with this pandemic. Here’s what we need to see. Sign the petition telling them to get on with it at www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/working-women

10.01.2022 Over the weekend the Victorian Government announced a whopping $5.3 billion investment to #BuildSocialHousing and affordable housing over the next four years. T...his will include 9,300 new social housing homes and 2,900 new affordable and low-cost homes. This is great news and a game-changer! It will make the world of difference to thousands of people, freeing up funds for food, medicine, bills, and children’s education costs. It will reduce homelessness and enable people to have a stable home base from where they can build a life We’ve been fighting for this type of investment for some time so thanks to everyone who has been contacting politicians and joining in campaign activities!

10.01.2022 Anzac day service at Mornington and District Memorial Park - 2021

09.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: Our latest research, out today, shows that a JobSeeker cut would be a disaster for hundreds of thousands of Australians. 0% of rentals will be af...fordable if the payment is halved. That's 13 rentals out of 77,000 across the entire country. That's not good enough. It's time to raise the rate for good.

09.01.2022 According to the World Health Organization, elder abuse can be defined as "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relati...onship, where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person." Elder abuse can take various forms such as physical, psychological or emotional, sexual and financial abuse. It can also be the result of intentional or unintentional neglect. Elder abuse often occurs with little recognition or response. Until recently, this serious social problem was hidden from the public view and considered mostly a private matter. Even today, elder abuse continues to be a taboo, mostly underestimated and ignored by societies across the world. Elder abuse is an important public health and societal problem. Reducing elder abuse is one of the goals of Rotary Melbourne's Safe Families project. Find out more & how you can reduce the incidence of elder abuse: https://rotarysafefamilies.org.au/safe-famili//elder-abuse https://elderabuseawarenessday.org.au See more

09.01.2022 Let’s make it clear to the Government that its Christmas cut to income support will force so many to make brutal choices between food, bills and medicine, and m...ake celebrating the holidays all but impossible. In the last few weeks, supporters have made hundreds of calls and sent thousands of holiday cards to our government leaders building up to our National Day of Action this Thursday 19 Nov. Join us by delivering a holiday card to a Federal MP, call the Government leadership or even hold your own event! Together we can bring hope to those trying to rebuild their lives and a better future in 2021. TAKE ACTION Join the National Day of Action this Thursday 19 November: https://raisetherate.org.au/take-part-in-the-day-of-action/ #RaisetheRateForGood #StopTheXmasCut Community Information & Support Victoria COTA Australia - for older Australians Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) Social Ventures Australia Tomorrow Movement National Shelter Christians Against Poverty Australia Centre for Australian Progress Sydney Alliance Economic Justice Australia Australian Red Cross The Smith Family The Salvation Army Australia Foodbank Australia Mission Australia The Benevolent Society UnitingCare Australia Anti-Poverty Week Anglicare Australia Brotherhood of St Laurence The Carers Foundation Australia Edmund Rice Centre Australian Unemployed Workers' Union GetUp!! ACTCOSS - ACT Council of Social Service Inc. NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS Northern Territory Council of Social Service QCOSS Tasmanian Council of Social Service Inc Victorian Council of Social Service WACOSS South Australian Council of Social Service

07.01.2022 Day 2 and yes it was really noisy at the Centre today.

07.01.2022 New bathroom is coming along.

07.01.2022 Do you now a young person who might benefit from attending this forum on bullying, mental health and domestic violence? The MC and Speakers are highly recommended.

07.01.2022 Thanks to Narelle and the knitting group from the Mornington Community House for the 81 beanies dropped off this morning

07.01.2022 We always need good people on our Council. If you are interested in nominating as a candidate then this training is for you.

07.01.2022 Food Essentials Box Recipe - 1(sweet potato and beans) Thanks to Oz Harvest for including us in their "Food Essentials Box" programme. A quick video of cooking this afternoon at Home Ground, Mornington . (HD) https://www.facebook.com/homegroundcoffeecompany/ https://www.facebook.com/OzHarvestMelbourne/

05.01.2022 this day in 2018

04.01.2022 We never quite know what we are going to get from SecondBite on Thursdays. Today, amongst other things, we got a full pallet of oranges and one of sparkling mineral water. If you would like some, please drop in.

04.01.2022 Good on you Farrell's Bookshop and thanks for thinking of us.

04.01.2022 Today on World Tourism Day - Sunday 27 September - we are celebrating You. As a region that welcomes in thousands of visitors each year, the diversity and abu...ndance of this coastal destination has been able to thrive, offering countless experiences and the opportunity to create countless memories. To our extensive list of exceptional businesses on the Peninsula, our residents of this inspiring location and our regular or occasional visitors, we say thank you. Thank you for helping to make this region so special. Thank you for representing our own piece of Australian paradise. When the time is right and it is safe to travel we are ready to welcome you back. Find more inspiration here https://bit.ly/2RQn8SY #findyourwaymorningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsula #socialdistancing #worldtourismday #thankyou #visitvictoria #seeaustralia

03.01.2022 Thanks to Oz Harvest for including us in their "Food Essentials Box" program. We made a video today at Home Ground to show how it works, so watch this space, but in the meantime, here is a teaser....

03.01.2022 Did you know that yesterday was International Overdose Awareness Day? Major findings of Australia's Annual Overdose Report 2020 include: 2,000+ overdose deaths in Australia for five straight years Conservatively, overdose deaths cost our economy more than $13 billion in 2018 alone The overdose toll is much higher than the road toll and the ... gap is getting bigger 75% of overdose deaths are unintentional The number of unintentional overdose deaths involving four or more substances has more than doubled from 261 in 2014 to 582 in 2018 See more

02.01.2022 the Beach End Op Shop is open from tomorrow

01.01.2022 Food Essentials Box Recipe - 2(pizza) Thanks to Oz Harvest for including us in their "Food Essentials Box" programme. A quick video of making pizza at Home Ground, Mornington . (HD) https://www.facebook.com/homegroundcoffeecompany/ https://www.facebook.com/OzHarvestMelbourne/