Emergency relief agencies
To request emergency relief assistance, call:
Darebin Information, Volunteer & Resource Service (DIVRS)
Phone: 03 9480 8200
Monday to Thursday between 10am and 3.30pm
You may need to leave a message with your name and contact details, and will receive a call back when staff are next in the office.
Otherwise, contact the following local agencies:
To learn more about emergency relief support services available in Darebin, refer to the emergency relief and support services brochure(PDF, 378KB). If you’d prefer to speak to someone, please call Council on 03 8470 8888 to help you find the support you need.
Darebin Emergency Relief Network
The Network has a primary role to coordinate a regional approach to meeting the needs of residents experiencing financial or material disadvantage. Membership is open to the Darebin Emergency Relief Network (DERN) for a range of local emergency relief providers and other community agencies providing services to Darebin, or with interest in providing emergency relief services.
For further information, refer to our terms of reference(PDF, 33KB).
More information
Community Development
Phone: 03 8470 8269
Email: Community.Wellbeing@darebin.vic.gov.au