What is the Community Integration Program (CIP)?

The CIP was established to connect young people living in Out-of-Home Care with their local community. It involves volunteers from the community getting to know a vulnerable young person and supporting them to connect with others involved in a local activity, group or event that interests them. So far, some young people have participated in sports clubs, spent time scrapbooking, learned how to cook and taken dancing lessons, thanks to the generous support and time given by the volunteers.

Young people who are actively involved in their local communities are more likely to remain in school, get a job and lead a healthy and positive life.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We can't do it alone. We need volunteers who want to give young people living in Out-of-Home Care the best possible chance of success. If this is you or your organisation, please contact us and get involved.

To volunteer with the CIP please contact the relevant Community Integration Leader:

Melbourne's North and West Metropolitan Region

To volunteer in the North/West, contact:

Mackillop Family Services Office
Vishal Tandon
Community Integration Leader
9 Victoria St, Footscray
Phone: 0417 675 430

Melbourne's South Metropolitan Region

To volunteer in the south, contact:

Anglicare Victoria Office
Nathan Sherlock
Community Integration Leader
Level 2, 60-64 Wells St, Frankston VIC 3199
Phone: (03) 9781 6700
Fax: (03) 9781 4844
Mobile: 0438 801 848

Gippsland Region

To volunteer in the Gippsland region, contact:

Berry Street Office
Adrian Giannini
Community Integration Leader
37 Elgin Street, Morwell
Phone: 0438 801 849