Welcome to the introductory pages of Slovenian Welfare & Information Office Inc.
On 28 January 2005, representative members of the Slovenian community in Victoria, held a meeting to establish the Welfare and Information Office.
Our mission is to:
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assist elderly citizens within the Victorian Slovenian Community in their needs,
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assist in the relief of poverty amongst elderly Slovenian in Victoria
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provide information and guidance in relation to health, pension and general welfare requirements,
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organize cultural and social activities
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arrange visits and consultation with elderly and sick members of Victorian Slovenian Community
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give advice to Slovenians on their problems :
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- Slovenian Pension, Slovenian Shares, Slovenian Citizenship, Slovenian Property problems etc. (Refer to Secretary of Slovenian Embassy.)
- Australian Pension, Medical and accommodation assistance, travelling assistance for handicapped people etc. (Refer to Centrelink printed information in Office.)
- Arrange where possible to assist people in need and ascertain their requirements,
- Organize social activities, outings and Bus trips as per requirements,
- To offer assistance and information with regards to general needs within the Slovenian Community.
You can call us on telephone number 03 9853 7600, or send a fax to 03 9853 7600, or send a message to e-mail address :
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Our office is open every Sunday (except second) after a mass, from 11am to 12pm, at address 19 A'Beckett Street , Kew. Office is also open every first and third Thursday in a month from 10am to 12pm.
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