Westcare

Seeking to provide the best possible services to babies, children and young people and their families, Westcare works in close partnership with many other agencies. Formal, ongoing partnerships involving co-location of services with the Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Human Services (DHS), DASWest Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Berry Street Take Two, Anglicare, Mackillop Family Services, Office of the Child Safety Commissioner, Residential Care Learning & Development Strategy (RCLDS), RMIT University, Swinburne University, Tasmanian Salvation Army, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) and the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Access to many Westcare programs is via DHS referral only. Young people (aged between 16 to 25) may self-refer or be referred by another agency to Westcare's Transitional Supported Accommodation for Youth (TSAY) program. Please contact Westcare on (03) 9312 3544 for further details.