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    How we are dealing with Coronavirus

    UMFC has taken various measures to enable our services to our carers, young people, children, families and clients to continue.

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    Bushfire Recovery

    The Victorian Bushfires Case Support program is available for people in fire-affected areas in North East Victoria. Call Bushfire Recovery Victoria on 1800 560 760 to find out what help is available.

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    Foster Care

    Foster care can make an enormous difference in a child’s life. Giving them the care and support that they need will help them to grow. We are looking for people to volunteer to become foster parents.

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    Family Relationship Services

    We offer programs for children and parents to help them adjust and manage following family separation. We also offer financial counselling to Victorians who are in financial difficulty.

  • Aged & Disability Support Services
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    Aged & Disability Support Services

    Creating opportunities for people who have a disability, are ageing or have dementia and their families/carers.

    Information and a range of supports are available to assist individuals and families.

  • Child & Family Services
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    Child & Family Services

    We offer a number of services to support parents to better care for and nurture their children, and provide information on support services offered within the local community.

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    Hume Riverina Community Legal Service

    We provide free legal advice, referrals & community legal education in North-East Victoria & the Southern Riverina of NSW.

Who are we?

About UMFC

UMFC is here to help people from all walks of life – from advice on early childhood development through to support for older people and their carers, with many options in between.

Services

The Services Offered at UMFC

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    Aged and Disability Support Services

    Creating opportunities for people who have a disability, are ageing or have dementia and their families/carers. Information and a range of supports are available to assist individuals and families.

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    Bushfire Recovery

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    Child & Family Services

    Offering a selection of services including; Child FIRST, Family Services and Pre-School Field Officer Programs.

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    Family Relationship Services

    We offer family dispute resolution (mediation), group work for parents and children, post separation counselling, and a Children’s Contact Service. We also offer financial counselling to Victorians who are in financial difficulty.

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    Foster Care / Kinship Care

    Carers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We have been providing Foster Care to the North East of Victoria for over 35 years. We are a vibrant, committed service that supports Foster Carers.

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    How we are dealing with Coronavirus

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  • Financial Services

    Hume Riverina Community Legal Service

    We provide free legal advice, referrals & community legal education in North-East Victoria & the Southern Riverina of NSW.

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Support Us

Whether you're a local business looking for community partnership opportunities, a family, couple, or an individual looking to get more involved in the community, we'd love your support. We have a range of ways you can help us support the local community.

HELP US TO HELP GROW KID'S DREAMS

DONATE TO TRUST IN KIDS

We've Established a Fund to Support Our Children In Achieving Their Dreams for the Future

Trust In Kids is an initiative of UMFC. The fund is for children and young people up to 21 years who have limited opportunities because of family, social, financial or other individual circumstances. Some of these children are affected by issues relating to family violence, mental health and drug and alcohol use. The fund is available for educational, social, recreational and cultural opportunities.

Your donation, no matter the amount, can make a real difference to the lives of children less fortunate than others.

You can also donate your time, skills or knowledge by volunteering at UMFC.

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UMFC Testimonials

What people have to say about UMFC

  • “I have found you all to be very open and non-judgmental which is great. I wish it had been around for my parents to help with us kids.”

    Parent, Family Relationship Centre

  • “I honestly don’t know where to start, words cannot describe how thankful I am for all the help and support you have given me and my family over the past year. I was almost about to give up when my last phone call for help was to the Hume Riverina Community Legal Service. You guys made me feel like there was hope again and to keep fighting for what I wanted. What you do is more to me than just your job and I will be forever grateful for all you have done for me. I very much appreciate it and thank you again.”

    Parent, Hume Riverina Community Legal Service

  • “The best thing about being a carer is knowing you can make a difference in a young person’s life. At the moment we are providing a loving, stable and fun home for a young girl, and that is very rewarding.”

    Natalie and Louise, Foster Carers with UMFC for 6 years

  • “Our whole life focus has changed for the better, and I feel we are better people for it. Our relationship and communication has also grown as communication with one another and checking in with each other is vital. You have to be on the same page all the time in regards to your ability and capacity to care.”

    Annalee & Craig, Foster Carers for 6 Years

  • “I have been made to feel very comfortable and very welcome. I’ve been given great advice and help and if not for HRCLS, I wouldn’t be in the great situation I am in now.”

    Current Client of Hume Riverina Community Legal Service

  • “It’s excellent… wonderful to be able to have this service rather than having to go straight to court. I am really grateful for the help and it’s like a big sigh of relief after I’ve seen you each time.”

    Parent, Family Relationship Centre

  • “You’re unbiased – that’s the main thing. You listen to everyone’s point of view and don’t try to decide who is telling the truth. We understand that you have to stay neutral and keep us focused on achieving what is best for the child and you’ve done a wonderful job.”

    Grandparent, Family Relationship Centre

  • “A wonderful service – thank you all. It made things so much easier and possible and gave me the time to gain my confidence to take the next step forward.”

    A Foster Carer

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UMFC acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We acknowledge their culture is a living one, which relates to their ongoing connection to all things living and non-living on land, sea and sky. We pay our respect to their elders past and present. May our children of today lead us to a better tomorrow.

UMFC acknowledges the support of the Victorian and the Australian Governments

Commitment to Child Safety

All children and young people who access UMFC Services have a right to feel and be safe and to be treated with respect. We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment and working towards the best interests of children and young people at all times.