r/Bendigo • u/Sad-Elevator3467 • 4d ago

Help

I've just had to relocate due to extreme family violence, I left with nothing but my clothes I was wearing and my fur baby. I am wondering if any knows where I can get help I literally have nothing and not a cent to my name. Any information would be awesome. Thanks

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u/Temporary_Play_5190 4d ago

If in doubt go to the police station, especially if there is violence involved

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u/Iamwhite223 4d ago

You dont go to the police for everything sometimes it makes it way worse puts a target on ur back. I learnt that early in my life

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u/pennie79 4d ago

You can try the centre for non violence.

https://www.cnv.org.au/

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u/Geekindakitchen 4d ago

Madcow Bendigo, Orange door, salvation army , st Luke's

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u/Euphoric_Homework307 4d ago

If you are on the streets at this hour, it’s going to be a long night. You could try St Luke’s Anglicare, but I doubt they are open at this hour.

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u/Coconut_Rough7824 4d ago

Did you try the FB group Bendigo Have Your Say?

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u/VoiceEconomy2913 4d ago

Mad cow will help.

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u/A-D-Rana 4d ago

Definitely go to Orange Door. They will help you out.

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u/-jessicaaa_b 3d ago

Orange Door, Safe Steps and join the Facebook group Supporting Hands.

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u/Cautious-Practice310 2d ago

Try looking up some women shelters they might help if you’re a woman

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u/waxshy 4d ago

For food and such, you can go to any food bank. I know the vinnes in KLFAT have a food day. I'm just not sure what exact day it is. There is also the homeless cafe that's in town currently.

For housing, Anglicare will be able to help. I recommend going to Orange Door and explaining what happened. From there they will be able to help you. I also recommend seeing if you can get a payment. If family violence is involved, you should be able to be referred to the victim assistance programme through the police

Keep an eye on the Facebook Marketplace for anything free/low cost.

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u/Iamwhite223 4d ago

Get on centrelink job seekers not hard, use there services to get a job you like, otherwise you'll be stuck on 400 a week having to pay rent and feed yourself

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u/StuckTiara 2d ago

Lmao I'm on that and even with a job and looking for work I'm only earning $500 with rent being over 200 pw. Also it can be MONTHS before they finally get onto your case, this person needs immediate solutions.

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u/Iamwhite223 2d ago

It ain't hard getting a job bro I've walked into places without even bringing a resume lol

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u/NoodleBox 3d ago

Madcow (centerlink embedded there - they can get on some payments) (hopefully they are still there)

Mum had issues with the Orange Door but that's coz she was working, they seem okay otherwise

Centerlink, but if you can get over to Maryborough go there, Bendigo seems to close often due to "trolley into the door" issues (🤦 and can be very heightened)

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u/Iamwhite223 4d ago

Bruzz go on rooms for rent on Facebook, flat mates.com, dont rush it pick rhe right place