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Welcome to
Port Phillip Community Group
ABN: 34 844 707
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The Port Phillip
Community Group started in the early 1970’s, promoting social
cohesion and providing support to marginalised and low income
residents of St Kilda. We now operate across the City of Port
Phillip, using a community development approach to build and
support an inclusive local community.
Keeping an Eye on
July...
TAXHELP
If you
are on a low income and would like
some assistance lodging your tax return
please
call our St Kilda Office for
an appointment on
9534 0777
*other eligibility criteria apply*
New Projects given the 'go
ahead'
Earth Hour at the Tower
Mark
your calendars for March 28, 2009 when all heads will be turned
towards South Melbourne's Park Towers community housing complex.
In the meantime, interested residents from the area will be
meeting weekly to explore concepts of sustainability, and work
towards a multi-media art installation that will celebrate
Earth Hour with
a local flare.
please contact Kate Daddo for more information ph:8598
6604
One Step Off the Street
Produced
by and for rooming house residents, One Step Off the Street
is a lifestyle manual that provides essential information,
practical tips, and outlines the rights and obligations of those
making the transition into low-income shared accommodation.
Originally published in 2005, a
subsequent grant is facilitating a necessary update of the
content.
An interactive internet site will increase the publication's
audience range and level of accessibility.
please contact Kate Daddo for more information ph:8598
6604
Pets in the City
Pets
are an integral member of many low-income households. Yet for
many, the cost and process involved in the Registration of their
fury loved-ones is prohibitive. Indeed, at Park Towers
community housing complex, it is estimated that there are some
250 unregistered pets. Financial insecurity, low literacy,
social isolation, physical disabilities and mental health issues
contribute to this disproportionate figure. In the interests
of animal and community welfare, municipal authorities have
partnered with PPCG as well as PetLinks and the RSPCA to support
these pet owners, to ensure they are meeting their legal
obligations; are able to access affordable veterinary
services; and have ample opportunities to get
out for walks while socialising
with other animal lovers.
please contact Tullia Gilarry for more information ph:8598
6615
A Local Response to Welfare to
Work
for more
information
click
here
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