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Wayss

Phone: +61 3 9791 6111

Address: 20 Princes Hwy

Website: http://wayss.org.au

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25.01.2022 Wayss is the largest provider of homelessness and family violence services and transitional housing in the Southern Melbourne Area. Our Dandenong office is open during Stage 3 at 20 Princes Hwy, Dandenong. If you are visiting us, please stand or sit in the areas marked and please wear a mask.... Lets all help stop the spread. #stopthespread #stage3 #heretohelp #Wayss

25.01.2022 Today we meet Bianca and hear her story of overcoming homelessness. https://www.youtube.com/watch/v=C3ZomLcdZFk&t=149s #HW2020 #HomelessnessWeek2020 #Biancastory #Support #Wayss #CityofCasey

25.01.2022 Usually, on #WearItPurpleDay our teams wear purple clothing and enjoy a shared morning tea together. This year, of course, is very different, but it has not waivered our commitment to supporting and celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. This morning, each team has held their virtual team meetings dressed in purple. It has been a fun morning celebrating and supporting diversity within our workplace as well as our LGBTQ+ clients. #WearItPurple #WeAreTheChange #CelebratingDiversity #Wayss

25.01.2022 If you live in South East Melbourne and you need support to maintain your housing, or if you are experiencing Family Violence, Wayss can help. Our Dandenong office is open during Stage 3 at 20 Princes Hwy. Or you can call us on (03) 9791 6111, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. More information is available on our website - wayss.org.au

25.01.2022 Today is International Human Rights Day, and the last day of the 16 Days of Activism. At Wayss, we are united by a fundamental belief that safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right. We exist to support people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and people who have experienced family violence, to access safe, secure and affordable housing.... #humanrightsday #StandUpForHumanRights #Respect #Safesecurehousing #wayss See more

24.01.2022 The 1800RESPECT Service Directory is available on our website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/services/

24.01.2022 We wish we could be saying "that's a wrap" for us for 2020, but some of our dedicated teams will be working tonight supporting members of our community. To them, and the rest of our Wayss teams, we say - thank you for your dedication and commitment to our clients and to each other over what has been an especially tough year. ... Here is a glance of what we have been up too! To learn more visit wayss.org.au Wishing everyone a very happy new year and bring on 2021! #newyear2020 #bringon2021 #ouryearataglance #ways See more

24.01.2022 Wayss welcomes the Victorian State Government’s pledge to provide much needed social housing, including 1000 new homes for people escaping family violence. #familyviolence #socialhousing #safesecure #HousingFirst #victoria #wayss

24.01.2022 At Wayss we support people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and people who have experienced family violence, to access safe, secure and affordable housing. We operate in the South East Melbourne region. For many of our clients, the second wave of COVID-19 and the respective lockdowns are all too real.... Following are some great tips from WHO to help you manage stress through this time. Please stay safe everyone and look after one another.

19.01.2022 Wayss CEO Liz Thomas is expressing the frustration the Wayss front line family violence workers are experiencing. She says it's literally a matter of life and death. https://www.abc.net.au//melbourne-cup-spike-for-d/12896212 #familyviolence #victoria #domesticviolenceprevention #greaterdandenong #cityofcardinia #cardinia #timetospeakup #TimeToSpeak

18.01.2022 Victorian Government puts $20 million towards new way of reducing family violence during coronavirus crisis. The package will cover the cost of accommodating 1,500 adult and 400 adolescent perpetrators of family violence. Read what Wayss CEO, Liz Thomas, has to say about it.... https://www.abc.net.au//family-violence-coronavir/12567136

17.01.2022 Get to know a little about the region Wayss works in. #familyviolence #domesticviolence #dandenong #cardinia #casey #greaterdandenong #homeless #wayss @ Dandenong, Victoria

17.01.2022 The Christmas / New Year season can place extra pressure on people, but it's important to remember that VIOLENCE IS NEVER OK. Anyone requiring assistance or advice which may stop a family argument or incident occurring, is encouraged to phone: the Victorian Family Violence Counselling and Support Service on 1800 608 122... 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 ________________________________________________ If you are in danger phone Triple Zero (000) Safe Steps - 1800 015 188 #ViolencePrevention #ViolenceIsNEVEROk #familyviolence #wayss

17.01.2022 Every night almost 120,000 Australians are homeless in Australia. Nearly 45,000 in Victoria. Today, Everybodys Home, released Heat Maps for your state and federal electorate. You can find out how many people are homeless and how much social housing is needed near you. https://everybodyshome.com.au/heat-maps/

17.01.2022 If you feel you need to talk to someone about your mental wellbeing, help is available: Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78 LifeLine - 13 11 14... Kids HelpLine - 1800 55 1800 Open Arms - 1800 011 046 Suicide Call back Service - 1300 659 467 See more

16.01.2022 A violent free world - it all starts with respect. At Wayss, we are committed to supporting victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. Every day of the year, we send a strong message that violence is never okay. For the next 16 days, we will be advocating louder than ever as we join a global initiative galvanising individuals, communities and organisations to address gender inequalities and eradicate violence against women and girls around the world - The 16 Days of Ac...tivism Campaign. Beginning today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ending on International Human Rights Day (10 December). The dates for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign were chosen to link violence against women and human rights. Respect Women: Call it Out! #WAFV2020 #16DaysOfActivism #Respect #victoria #wayss

16.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WS6YujXG4Q&feature=emb_logo

16.01.2022 Great resource for services available to Casey and surrounds residents including how to get in touch with Wayss. https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/community-resources-during-cor

16.01.2022 At Wayss, our teams support people experiencing family violence and those who need support to sustain their housing. We operate in South-East Melbourne - one of the most affected regions by the current crisis. As an Essential Service, our teams have had to adapt quickly, including abiding by the new face-covering rules.... Its been a challenging week for our resilient crew! We asked them to tell us some amusing things which have happened as they get used to wearing masks - we hope you enjoy the cartoons which are the outcome of their stories. Keep up the fantastic work team - you are very appreciated! #familyviolence #homelessness #essentialservices #wearthemask #stopthespread #findthehumour #wayss

15.01.2022 Today is World Youth Day. Discover how Wayss supports Youth in need. https://www.wayss.org.au/youth-homelessness/... #YouthDay #Wayss #Support

14.01.2022 Just in case you need it ....

13.01.2022 We are so very grateful to John and Jenna from Seaford Mums (Mum's Supporting Families in Need) who delivered wonderful Christmas Hampers and toys for us to distribute to our vulnerable clients in need. John and Jenna are pictured here with Veronika from Wayss. Thank you Seaford Mums! Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.... #thankyou #grateful #hampers #familyviolence #homelessness #wayss

13.01.2022 91% of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members, according to new data released by Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) and the National Ageing Research Institute. If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, you can contact Seniors Rights Victorias free, confidential Helpline: 1300 368 821. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au//elder-abuse-report-finds-/12589722

13.01.2022 If you have to stay at home with a violent partner, here are some key points to consider. ---------------------------- Special thanks to DVAC for information which has been modified for Victorians... #StaySafe #1800RESPECT #GetHelp #DomesticViolence #Wayss

13.01.2022 The After Hours and Crisis Response Worker will respond to requests primarily from Safe Steps, Victoria Police, The Orange Door, hospitals, SECASA and internally from other Wayss programs to provide short term interventions that support and assist women and families during the immediate period of crisis. TO learn more about the role please visit the Wayss webpage: www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss #afterhoursworker #crisisresponse #domesticviolence #dandenong #victoria #wayss #careers

13.01.2022 Stage 4 has presented many new challenges for all of us mentally, emotionally, and financially. But even in tough times, there is no excuse for abuse or violence. Help is available 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732... #noplaceforviolence #familyviolence #domesticviolence #HelpIsHere

11.01.2022 Stage 3 - its not what any of us wanted. If you are finding the news today overwhelming please reach out for help. A list of numbers to call is in the image on this post. Wayss will continue to operate during Stage 3 from our Dandenong office at 20 Princes Hwy. If you need help to maintain your housing or if you are at risk of family violence in the Cardinia, Casey or Dandenong regions, you can walk into our office from 9am to 5pm or phone us on (03) 97916111.... Please stay safe and look out for each other. #Stage3 #StaySafe #LookAfterEachOther #Wayss

11.01.2022 A great read from The Age detailing the amazing work our Family Violence Practitioners did, and still continue to do, through the pandemic. Thank you to each and every one of you - your dedication to your clients and your work is admirable. https://www.theage.com.au//family-violence-workers-burnt-o

11.01.2022 Imagine being just 14 and finding yourself homeless. This is Jasmines story, in her own words: https://bit.ly/JasmineInHerOwnWords ... Thanks to the City of Casey for helping to tell Jasmines story. #HW2020 #SafeSecureHome #HousingFirst #Wayss #CityofCasey See more

10.01.2022 If you have any symptoms get tested and stay home. - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough - Sore throat... - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Its not over yet. Staying Apart Keep Us Together. Find out where to get tested visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

10.01.2022 Happy Diwali to our clients, staff and community who celebrate today.

08.01.2022 This week is Homelessness Week for 2020. Homelessness does not discriminate, and it often effects those you would least expect to be impacted. This week, we introduce you to some of the people who have been supported through Wayss to find safe, secure housing.... Today we meet Lyn, who tells us her story, in her own words. https://bit.ly/LynInHerOwnWords Thanks to City of Casey for helping to tell Lyns story. #HW2020 #SafeSecureHome #HousingFirst #Wayss #CityofCasey

08.01.2022 Join us and play an essential part in helping us positively change lives. Wayss currently has a vacancy for a Specialist Family Violence Intake Worker within the Casey Womens Services Program (Victoria, Australia). This is a full time, permanent position.... For a copy of the position description please refer to the Wayss website. https://www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss/ #makeadifference #specialstfamilyviolence #familyviolence #intakeworker #womensservices #casey #victoria See more

08.01.2022 Wayss is seeking an additional four (4) After Hours and Crisis Response Workers for our Family Violence High Risk and Crisis Response Program. Located in South East Melbourne, the positions are for 35 hours per week including rostered shifts which involve a mix of office-based work and on-call (including weekends). Review the roster which included in the position description at www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss Sound like you? Get in touch today!

08.01.2022 Even in Stage 4, if you or your children are unsafe in your home, you need to leave and you will not be fined. #staysafe #familyviolence #helpishere #wayss

07.01.2022 Moving forward in all the right ‘Wayss’ Not-for-profit organisation Wayss has provided support for vulnerable people in Melbourne’s south-east for over 40 years now and after a tough year for all, is looking to a bright future and some fresh perspective with the recent appointment of new chairperson, Cath Evans. With the recent appointment of Ms Evans as Wayss’ newest chairperson, the organisation hopes to make strides in the right direction as the new year arrives, leaving b...ehind an unprecedented year. A high-profile business leader and personal injury lawyer, Ms Evans boasts an impressive CV, having previously led several large, publicly listed, multi-site organisations both here in Australia and the UK. On top of that, Ms Evans has also served as a director on several boards, worked as part of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on NDIS and was a committee representative with the Law Institute of Victoria. Outgoing chair Steve Peterson said that the organisation was thrilled to confirm the appointment of Ms Evans. Across her legal career, Cath has demonstrated not only that she can lead and develop highly successful businesses, but that she is also deeply passionate in her representation of those facing hardship and disadvantage, Mr Peterson said. She is a great fit for Wayss and for our next phase. Ms Evans said that she was honoured to be chosen for this role and to join the dedicated team at Wayss, helping to change lives and provide opportunities for those less fortunate. It’s an organisation with a long and proud history of providing services to the community, Ms Evans said. The next phase of development of Wayss will strengthen its capabilities and delivery of services to individuals and families facing adversity and hardship. I am excited to work with a team who are deeply committed to delivering the organisation’s goals. Written by Gabriella Payne, Dandenong Star Journal https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au//moving-forward-in/

07.01.2022 Wayss is committed to disrupting homelessness and reshaping family violence services within the rapidly growing South Eastern region of Melbourne. We are currently seeking two new members for our Board: BOARD CHAIR:... A well-credentialed and experienced Board Chair to replace the current Chair. The current Chair is stepping back to be a Non-Executive Director (NED) and will continue to be an active Board member. One NED: An additional NED is sought to replace a Board member who has recently resigned. Wayss is keen to appoint a candidate with strong local knowledge and community engagement experience. For more information about the roles and to apply visit http://bit.ly/WayssBoard #Homelessness #DomesticViolence #FamilyViolence #BoardMembers #NED #CommunityEngagement #StakeholderEngagement #BoardChair #Melbourne #Victoria #Wayss See more

06.01.2022 An all too familiar scenario for Wayss dedicated family violence team. Instead of spending time with their loved ones, they will be dealing with what is inevitably one of our busiest periods as a significant jump in family violence incidents is expected during this year’s post-lockdown festive season. Read more from Simone Fox Koob, The Age: https://bit.ly/PostXmasFV #NoToViolence #familyviolence #wayss

04.01.2022 Hello Spring, its lovely to have you back :) #Spring #Welcome #Wayss

03.01.2022 Preceding Homelessness Week, which occurs 2nd to 8th August 2020, the City of Casey Council has signed up to the Regional Local Government Homelessness and Social Housing Charter. Our CEO, Liz Thomas, contributes to the discussion ... https://www.miragenews.com/call-for-social-housing-city-of/... #everyoneneedsahome #HW2020 #buildsocialhousing #Wayss #homeless

03.01.2022 Almost one in 10 Australian women in a relationship have experienced domestic violence during the coronavirus crisis, with two-thirds saying the attacks started or became worse during the pandemic. A survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology also reveals more than half of women who had experienced physical or sexual violence before the COVID-19 crisis said the violence had become more frequent or severe since the start of the pandemic. Read more"... https://www.theage.com.au//domestic-violence-on-the-rise-d See more

02.01.2022 Our CEO, Liz Thomas, talks to the Pakenham Gazette highlighting the increase WAYSS is seeing in Family Violence during COVID-19. Read here: https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au///spike-in-violence/... #pakenham #gazette #familyviolence #covid19 #gettingworse #wayss

02.01.2022 Danielle and her six children were quickly supported into transitional housing when they found themselves suddenly homeless. It was a lifeline which allowed Danielle to focus on the next steps to finding their "forever home." Hear Danielles story, in her own words: https://bit.ly/danielleinherownwords... Thanks to the City of Casey for helping to tell Danielles story. #HW2020 #SafeSecureHome #HousingFirst #Wayss #CityofCasey #foreverhome

01.01.2022 OK, lets be honest. In these current times, we all have moments when we are not OK! And maybe you can see someone you know is struggling more than usual, but you are afraid to ask them R U OK? because you dont know what to say if they tell you no, Im not. R U OK? has put together some excellent resources to help you learn how to keep the conversation going - find them at RUOK.org.au