Department of Social Services (DSS)
In 1977 the Australian Government introduced the
Emergency Relief (ER) Program. Its purpose is to assist the
Agency deliver emergency, financial and other assistance to
individuals and families in immediate financial crisis.
Since 2015, the DSS’ “new way of working” competitive
grants have helped CSF provide ER material aid under the
Families and Communities Programme; Financial Wellbeing
and Capability (FWC) subdivision.
Department of Human Services
(DHS - Centrelink)
DHS employs Community Engagement Officers who provide
support to people of all ages who are highly vulnerable
(including those at risk of homelessness). These officers
deliver services to people outside the traditional Customer
Service Centre setting, with CSF being one location.
People are assisted in an environment in which they feel
comfortable, and where they can be supported by others,
including CSF’s community workers.
Operation Larder
The congregation of St Andrew’s Church in High Street,
Frankston formed the Operation Larder program in 1982.
CSF has a strong and respectful relationship with Larder
volunteers who continue, on a weekly basis, to supply food
items for distribution to residents in crisis.
Frankston Magistrates’ Court
The Frankston Magistrates’ Court provides funds that are
dispersed to the Agency from monetary penalties imposed
by a Magistrate as a condition of people ‘Undertaking to be
of Good Behaviour’. 100% of these funds are distributed
through CSF’s Emergency Relief Program and assist people
with the payment of essential food, housing, emergency
medical and pharmaceutical items, travel, accommodation
and utility accounts. CSF has worked in partnership with
Frankston Magistrates’ Court since the mid 1980s.
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Department established a Tax
Help Program at CSF in 1989. The Agency has participated
in this program by providing accommodation, equipment
and support for the Tax Help volunteers working out of the
Agency. Those providing Tax Help are usually engaged in
other volunteering at CSF.
Mornington Peninsula Community
Connections
After Dr John Murphy founded Mornington Peninsula
Community Connections, he and the Agency have worked
together on a number of successful projects, including the
Getting Involved Project and the book Emergency Relief – A
Guide for Small Community Groups, which was distributed
throughout Australia. John continues to assist CSF in a
consulting capacity.
Their volunteers are involved with a number of church
and community groups. Operation Larder is an important
partner of the CSF annual Frankston Community Appeal.
Community Support Frankston
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