St Mark’s Anglican Social Services

Group Purpose

To help people in financial crisis deal with their immediate crisis in a way that maintains the dignity of the individual, strengthens personal capacity and facilitates links to the community.

Meeting Times and Venue

St Mark’s Anglican Social Services’ office is situated under the Parish Office, St Mark’s Anglican Church, Winnetts Road, Daisy Hill.
St Mark’s Anglican Social Services is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am until 12:00noon.

Description of Activities

• Emergency Relief Funding – From State and Federal Government Grants for crisis payments of overdue utility bills and accommodation arrears.    By appointment only on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am – 12:00.
• Food Parcels - Are available free of charge, for emergency situations.  Food is bought with donations from Parishioners and the community, and from proceeds of fund-raising activities.
• Food Vouchers - Limited food vouchers are available for special dietary needs and other discretionary purposes.
• Telstra Vouchers - are provided by Telstra to be distributed by our Agency - guidelines apply.
• Prescriptions - Referral to a local pharmacy for a maximum of three PBS scripts.
• Baby Bundles – A bundle of necessary items required by newborn to toddlers is available, as donations permit.
• Kits of Household Goods – A Kit of linen & kitchenware is available upon referral from DV Agency, and others.
• Christmas Hampers – are provided, as donations permit, to selected Clients in financial crisis.
• Resource Centre – We act as an information/referral centre and will advocate and liaise with creditors, on behalf of clients.
• Community Friendship Group – Meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month for morning tea, lunch, entertainment and activities

Pathways

Volunteers work in an office environment, learning to use our computer data program.  Volunteers answer phone enquiries, make appointments and greet clients over the counter.  They also make up Food Parcels for clients.  Volunteers benefit by learning new skills, enjoy belonging to a very busy and social group and know they are contributing to their community.

Activity Organisers

Co-ordinator  – Faye Fanning
Glen Stiles organizes the Community Friendship Group

Key Contact

Co-ordinator – Faye Fanning
Phone No. 3808 2696

Membership Requirements

A desire to help others, a willingness to work with others and a spare 3 hours a week.