Our inaugural Community Partners in Victoria

Doxa Youth Foundation

The Doxa Youth Foundation provides essential programs and services to children and young people that may be experiencing homelessness, learning, social, or emotional difficulties. These young people are often in disadvantaged circumstances that make it very difficult for them to succeed on their own.

In 2011, the LUCRF Community Partnership Trust, supported the Afternoon Program at the Doxa School Melbourne. The Program is an alternative to mainstream education for children and young people who are at risk of partial or non school attendance. It aims to build their confidence to encourage them to lead healthy happy lives and contribute positively to society.

To learn more about Doxa Youth Foundation, visit www.doxa.org.au 

Youth Projects Ltd -

‘The Living Room'

Youth Projects  provides health, outreach, community and employment, education and training services to individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness or drug and alcohol related issues.

The ‘Living Room’ is a unique space developed by Youth Projects that provides free healthcare and support to those who are disadvantaged and have complex healthcare needs.

From late 2010 until mid 2011, the LUCRF Community Partnership Trust supported a pilot program that provided an additional General Practitioner (GP), to the Living Room. This one of a kind program in Melbourne’s CBD gave those who are disadvantaged, the opportunity to have an extended consultation to address their complex medical requirements as a whole.

Our support helped to improve the accessibility of quality health care to this group, where the extended consultations encouraged higher numbers of Living Room clients to seek help in an environment which enabled them to discuss their many needs.

Sister Francesca Healy Cottage -

‘The Cottage’

‘The Cottage’, an initiative of the Sisters of Charity in conjunction with St Vincent’s, serves as a hospital in a home-style environment that has been set up for those who are homeless, or at risk of being homeless. Short-term health care and support is provided in a safe and responsive environment, allowing for a smoother transition back into the community following hospitalisation.

In 2010 and 2011, the LUCRF Community Partnership Trust provided support for the purchase of a bariatric wheelchair and bed. The equipment helped to increase the number of referrals to The Cottage and also provided support for staff who transported patients to and from the hospital to The Cottage facilities.

To learn more about 'The Cottage', visit www.svhm.org.au