Community Contacts

As your representative in the Australian parliament, Peta Murphy is here to help you and your family with anything involving the government.
Peta is always keen to hear about your concerns, views and ideas – for our local area and the nation.
And she is also available to assist you whenever you encounter problems with government services.
Please don't hesitate to contact Peta.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide at publication. Please contact Peta Murphy with any corrections or updates.
Congratulations
Depending on the occasion, messages can be arranged from the Prime Minister, Governor-General, Premier of Victoria, Governor of Victoria, and the King for:
• 90th birthdays
• 100th birthdays
• 50th (Golden) wedding anniversaries
• 60th (Diamond) wedding anniversaries
• 65th wedding anniversaries.
Please contact Peta at least six weeks before the celebration.
Aged Care
My Aged Care is the starting point to access Australian government-funded aged care services.
1800 200 422
www.myagedcare.gov.au
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Assesses, monitors and resolves complaints about government-subsidised aged care.
1800 951 822
www.agedcarequality.gov.au
Animalia Wildlife Shelter
Assistance for wildlife that is injured, sick and orphaned.
37 Kenilworth Ave Frankston
0435 822 699
www.animaliawildlife.org.au
Arthritis Australia
Improving quality of life for Australians living with arthritis.
1800 111 101
www.arthritisaustralia.com.au
Asthma Australia
Working to create a brighter future for people with asthma.
15 Dudley St West Melbourne 3003
1800 278 462
www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
australia.gov.au
Find Australian government information and services.
Australian Electoral Commission
Conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll.
65 Frankston-Gardens Dr Carrum Downs
13 2326
www.aec.gov.au
Australian Financial Complains Authority
Free independent dispute resolution for financial complaints.
1800 931 678
www.afca.org.au
Australian Taxation Office
Principal Australian government revenue collection agency.
Level 1, 27 Robinson St Dandenong
13 2861
www.ato.gov.au
Beyond Blue
Improving the lives of people affected by anxiety, depression, or suicide.
1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Cancer Council Australia
Offers a range of services to support anyone affected by cancer.
615 St Kilda Rd Melbourne
13 11 20
www.cancer.org.au
Carer Gateway
Practical advice and support for carers, including respite care options.
1800 422 737
Emergency Respite (business hours) 1800 052 222
Emergency Respite (after hours) 1800 059 059
www.carergateway.gov.au
Carrum Downs Community Dental
Shop T5, 100 Hall Rd Carrum Downs
9784 8184
www.peninsulahealth.org.au
Centrelink
Social security payments including Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, and Pensioner Concession Card.
Cnr Davey and Young Sts Frankston
7-9 Codrington Street Cranbourne
332 Main St Mornington
Reply Paid 7800, Canberra BC ACT 2610
Carers 13 2717
Complaints and feedback 1800 132 468
Multilingual phone 13 1202
Older Australians 13 2300
Phone self service 13 6240
Scams and identity theft 1800 941 126
www.humanservices.gov.au
Commonwealth Ombudsman
Investigates complaints from people treated unfairly or unreasonably by government agencies.
1300 362 072
www.ombudsman.gov.au
Community Centres and Neighbourhood Houses
Belvedere Community Centre
36 Belvedere Rd Seaford
9776 8922
www.belvedere.org.au
Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre
20 Ebdale St Frankston
03 9293 7102
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Frankston North Community Centre
26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North
8773 9545
Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre
55 Towerhill Rd Frankston South
9293 7122
Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre
55 Towerhill Rd Frankston South
9293 7122
Karingal PLACE
103 Ashleigh Ave Frankston
8786 6650
Langwarrin Community Centre
2 Lang Rd Langwarrin
9789 7653
www.langwarrincc.org.au
Lyrebird Community Centre
203 Lyrebird Dr Carrum Downs
9782 0133
www.lyrebird.org.au
Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House
90-100 Canadian Bay Rd Mount Eliza
9787 8160
www.mountelizanh.com.au
Orwil Street Community House
16 Orwil St Frankston
9783 5073
www.orwilst.org.au
Community Support Frankston
Emergency food, grocery vouchers, help with utility bills, referrals and advocacy for people in the City of Frankston.
35 Beach St Frankston
9783 7284
www.frankston.net
Councils
Frankston City Council
30 Davey St Frankston
Shop 6, 230 Cranbourne Rd Langwarrin
1/6 Broughton St Seaford
1300 322 322
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
2 Queen St Mornington
1300 850 600
www.mornpen.vic.gov.au
Crime Stoppers (and Hoon Hotline)
Confidential reporting of crime information.
1800 333 000
www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Dementia Australia
Support and information for people living with dementia, their carers, and family.
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500
www.dementia.org.au
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
Support and information for veterans and their dependants.
300 Latrobe St Melbourne
GPO Box 9998, Brisbane QLD 4001
1800 555 254
www.dva.gov.au
Diabetes Australia
Working to reduce the impact of diabetes on the community.
National Diabetes Services Helpline 1300 136 588
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Do Not Call Register
Elder Rights Advocacy
Information and advocacy about aged care concerns.
1800 700 600
www.era.asn.au
Emergencies - Police, Fire, Ambulance
Call 000
Ask for the service you need, wait to be connected.
Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria
Resolves disputes between Victorians and their energy and water companies.
1800 500 509
www.ewov.com.au
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
EPA is Victoria's regulator working to prevent harm from pollution and waste.
35 Langhorne Street, Dandenong 3175
1300 372 842 24-hour pollution hotline
www.epa.vic.gov.au
Family Violence Response Centre
Supporting women and children to live free from family violence.
Family Violence Response 1800 015 188
www.safesteps.org.au
Frankston Community Health
2 Hastings Rd Frankston
9784 8100
www.peninsulahealth.org.au
Frankston Hospital
2 Hastings Rd Frankston
9784 7777
www.peninsulahealth.org.au
Frankston RSL
183 Cranbourne Rd Frankston
9783 2288
www.frankstonrsl.com.au
Gambling Help
Support for anyone affected by gambling.
1800 858 858
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre
125 Golf Links Rd Frankston
9784 8799
www.peninsulahealth.org.au
GP After Hours Helpline
After assessment by a registered nurse, you can speak directly to a GP.
1800 022 222
Grandmothers for Refugees - Dunkley
A grass-roots advocacy group, organised by federal electoral boundaries, which supports people seeking asylum.
www.grandmothersforrefugees.com/
Dunkley Co-ordinator
Maryanne Barclay
Phone 0400 201 689
Email [email protected]
GriefLine
Free phone counselling for individuals and families experiencing loss and grief.
1300 845 745
www.griefline.org.au
Health Services Directory
Find health services (GPs, pharmacies, hospitals).
Health Complaints Commissioner
Resolves complaints about healthcare and the handling of health information.
Level 26, 570 Bourke St Melbourne
1300 582 113
www.hcc.vic.gov.au
Hearing Australia
Heart Foundation Helpline
Personalised information on heart health, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
13 11 12
www.heartfoundation.org.au
Home Affairs
Including citizenship, visas, immigration,
border protection and national security.
13 18 81
www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Kidney Health Australia
Helping people with kidney disease to improve health outcomes.
125 Cecil St South Melbourne
1800 454 363
www.kidney.org.au
Libraries
City of Frankston
https://library.frankston.vic.gov.au
Frankston Library
60 Playne St Frankston
9784 1020
Carrum Downs Library
203 Lyrebird Dr Carrum Downs
8773 9539
Seaford Library
1/6R Broughton St Seaford
9784 1048
Mornington Peninsula Shire
Mornington Library
Vancouver St Mornington
5950 1820
Lifeline
Meals on Wheels (City of Frankston)
9784 1933
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Medicare
Payments that can help when you use health care services or buy medicines.
GPO Box 9822 Melbourne VIC 3001
Cnr Davey and Young Sts Frankston
7-9 Codrington Street Cranbourne
332 Main St Mornington
Continence Aids Payment 1800 239 309
Feedback and complaints 1800 132 468
General enquiries 13 2011
myGov help desk 13 2307
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme 13 2290
Telephone claims 1300 360 460
Translating and Interpreting 13 1450
www.humanservices.gov.au
Medicines Line
Information on prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines.
1300 633 424
www.nps.org.au/medicines-line
Men’s Sheds
Men of all ages can meet, share stories, hobbies, skills and experiences.
Frankston Men’s Shed
14 Hastings Rd Frankston
9784 8403
Langwarrin Men’s Shed
185N Frankston/Cranbourne Rd Langwarrin
www.langwarrinmensshed.org.au
Pines Men’s Shed
14 Stringybark Cres Frankston North
9786 1008
www.pinesmensshed.com
Mt Eliza Men's Shed
32 Old Mornington Rd
0415 886 000
www.mountelizamensshed.org
Mental Health Complaints Commissioner
Safeguards rights and resolves complaints about public mental health services.
Level 26, 570 Bourke St Melbourne
1800 246 054
www.mhcc.vic.gov.au
Mornington Centre
Specialist geriatric assessment facility with medical, nursing and allied health services.
24 Separation St Mornington
5976 9000
www.peninsulahealth.org.au
Mornington Community Health
62 Tanti Ave Mornington
5970 2000
www.peninsulahealth.org.au
Mornington Peninsula Legacy
Helping families after the injury or death of a spouse or parent, during or after defence force service.
1283 Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza
9708 8201
www.legacy.com.au
National Health Services Directory
Find health services (GPs, pharmacies, hospitals).
National Security Hotline
National Stroke Foundation
A national service dedicated to stroke recovery and support.
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000
strokefoundation.org.au
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Agency)
Individualised support for people with permanent and significant disability.
1800 800 110
www.ndis.gov.au
Neighbourhood Watch
Volunteer crime prevention and community safety group.
Frankston 0476 924 132
www.nhw.com.au
No to Violence Men’s Referral Service
Working together to end men’s family violence.
1300 766 491
www.ntvmrs.org.au
NURSE-ON-CALL
Puts you directly in touch with a registered nurse for health advice around the clock.
1300 60 60 24
www.health.vic.gov.au
Passport Office
Issues passports to Australian citizens.
13 12 32
www.passports.gov.au
Peninsula Community Legal Centre
Free advice on most legal issues.
441 Nepean Hwy Frankston
9783 3600
www.pclc.org.au
Poisons Information Centre
Advice about what to do if a person has been poisoned, bitten or stung, or has overdosed or made a mistake with medicine.
13 11 26
www.austin.org.au/poisons
Police
Emergency police attendance 000
Report non-urgent crimes 13 14 44
Carrum Downs Police Station
42 Ballarto Rd Carrum Downs
8770 4100
Frankston Police Station
15 Fletcher Rd Frankston
9784 5555
Mornington Police Station
8 Main St Mornington
5970 4900
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman
Assists health fund members to resolve disputes.
1300 362 072
www.ombudsman.gov.au
Probus Clubs
Activities include guest speakers, day trips, craft, games, picnics, lunches, dinners.
Probus Club of Frankston 9783 7140
Frankston Combined Probus 0450 916 366
Frankston Ladies Probus Club 0408 140 469
Probus Club of Langwarrin Combined 0416 138 844
Langwarrin Ladies Probus Club 9789 0449 Probus Club of Seaford 0419 326 085 Probus Club of Mount Eliza 0408 592 905
Public Toilet Map
Publicly available toilets across Australia.
Public Transport Ombudsman
Investigates and resolves complaints against public transport operators.
1800 466 865
www.ptovic.com.au
Public Transport Victoria (including myki)
1800 800 007
www.ptv.vic.gov.au
SCAMwatch
How to recognise, avoid and report scams.
www.scamwatch.gov.au
Seniors Card
Discounts for seniors on goods and services.
1300 797 210
www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au
Seniors Information Victoria
Free practical information about aged care, finances, housing, pensions and concessions.
Level 4, 533 Little Lonsdale St Melbourne
1300 13 5090
www.cotavic.org.au
Seniors Online Victoria
Seniors Rights Victoria
Information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse.
Level 4, 533 Little Lonsdale St Melbourne
1300 368 821
www.seniorsrights.org.au
Seaford RSL
17 Station St Seaford
9786 5880
www.seafordrsl.com.au
Smartraveller
Travel advisory and consular information service.
24-hour consular assistance 1300 555 135
www.smartraveller.gov.au
South East Water
General enquiries 13 1694
Faults and Emergencies 13 2812
www.southeastwater.com.au
State Emergency Service (SES)
Flood, storm, and earthquake emergency assistance.
13 25 00
www.ses.vic.gov.au
Stroke Foundation
Information and support for victims of stroke and their families.
https://strokefoundation.org.au/
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
Independent dispute resolution service for telephone and internet complaints.
1800 062 058
www.tio.com.au
Tenants Victoria
Advice, assistance and advocacy for private and public residential tenants.
55 Johnston St Fitzroy
Tenants Help Line 9416 2577
www.tuv.org.au
University of the Third Age (U3A)
Sharing learning experiences in the age of active retirement.
U3A Frankston
Karingal Place,
103 Ashleigh Ave Frankston
9770 1042
www.u3af.org.au
U3A Mornington
Currawong Community Centre,
5-17 Currawong St Mornington
5975 9773
VicEmergency
Centralised website for Victorian emergency information and warnings.
Victorian Ombudsman
Helps resolve complaints with local councils,
state departments and authorities.
9613 6222
www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au
Vision Australia
Supporting people who are blind or have low vision.
45 Princes Hwy Dandenong
1300 847 466
www.visionaustralia.org