For further information
on General Welfare
Services contact:
Ms. Grazia Shrimpton
Ms. Antoinette Siketa-Spanic
Ms. Vivianne Hester

Email:


Phone:


General Welfare and Immigration Services
Geelong Migrant
Resource Centre
153 Pakington Street,
Geelong West, 3218 		The GMRC Welfare Section offers information and services in areas incuding:
  • Accomodation
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Aged Care
  • Child Care
  • Family Support
  • Consumer Affairs
  • Disabilities
  • Education
  • Emergency
  • Finance
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Health
  • Income Support
  • Immigration
  • Language Services
  • Legal
  • Loss/Grief
  • Material Aid
  • Mental Health
  • Migrant Services
  • Neighbour Disputes
  • Training
  • Gambling
    • General information may be provided over the phone where appropriate, however appointments are necessary to see Welfare Officers.


    Fees and Charges

    While the service is free to clients making use of the direct services of the centre, some costs may be involved where external services such as interpreters or translations are required. If staff do not cover the language of a client, an on-site interpreter will be arranged.


    Appointments

    Centre services are available Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

    When making an appointment or referral, please provide reception with general details for direction to the appropriate service within the centre.

    For further information, assistance to make an appointment or referral, please call .

    GMRC SERVICES-  Welfare & Counselling -  Community Development & Cross Cultural Awareness - 
    Aged Care Services -  Migrant Settlement Services - 
    Migrant Employment Services -  Family & Women's Services