Services covering the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey and Cardinia Shire

ECHO Youth and Family Services

ECHO is a Christian charity that was founded in 1984. Our mission is to provide the people of the Eastern Dandenong Ranges with services they need to cope with the challenges of life. We provide support to youth and families through a range of programs, including youth mentoring, playgroups, school chaplaincy, food aid, financial services and digital mentoring.

Service Address: 1-3 Church Street, Emerald Vic 3782

Phone: 03 5968 4460

Website: https://www.echo.org.au

Email: info@echo.org.au

Agency Services

Chaplaincy

ECHO Youth and Family Services provides chaplains in four local schools. Our experienced chaplains concentrate on one-to-one counselling with young people in crisis and work with young people to address common issues such as body image, addictions, grief and behaviour management.

Contact: 03 5968 4460

Provided by: ECHO Youth and Family Services

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No Interest Loans Scheme Cockatoo

NILS supplies no interest loans to eligible members of the community who are on Centrelink benefits. The loans are typically for whitegoods or car repairs.

Contact: 0427 895 596

Provided by: ECHO Youth and Family Services

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The Food Store

ECHO is proud to support The Food Store at St Luke’s Cockatoo, providing free food to people in need. For anyone needing food, simply come along to 1 McBride Street, Cockatoo on a Monday between 10am and 2pm.

Contact: (03) 5968 4460

Provided by: ECHO Youth and Family Services

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