What is Peer support?

"A system of giving and receiving help founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful."


Starting a peer support service

So, you want to start a peer support service?  The Centre of Excellence in Peer Support has released 3 training modules that may be of assistance


Find peer support services

We are compiling a list of peer support services in Victoria. If yours is not listed, please add it.



Contact details

Centre for Excellence in Peer Support (Mental Health):
Ph. 1300 237 199
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For assistance from individual organisations, contact:

Mind Australia  
86-92 Mount Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084
1300 286 463
Mind Arafemi Carer Helpline: 1300 550 265
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www.mindaustralia.org.au


The Compassionate Friends Victoria
173 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury 3126
(03) 9888 4944
Grief Support Helpline: 1800 641 091
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www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au

PANDA  
810 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North 3068
(03) 9481 3377
Helpline: 1300 726 306
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www.panda.org.au

GROW  

GROW Community Centre
707 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South 3162
1800 558 268
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www.grow.net.au

Eating Disorders Foundation Victoria
Level 2, 16 Lulie Street, Abbotsford 3067
1300 550 236
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www.eatingdisorders.org.au

ARCVic  
272 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills
(03) 9886 9233
Helpline: 1300 269 438 (1300 ANXIETY)
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www.arcvic.com.au

ADEC
175 Plenty Road, Preston 3072
(03) 9480 1666
Toll Free: 1800 626 078
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www.adec.org.au

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Research

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Project Partners

  • Mind Australia
  • The Compassionate Friends
  • Eating Disorders Victoria
  • Post and Antenatal Depression Association
  • Action Disability Ethnicity Community
  • Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria
  • GROW