At Windermere, we improve lives by working closely with individuals and families to find solutions for very complex situations.
Every year we assist over 20,000 people to live the lives they dream of by providing support and guidance in the areas of:
You can find out more about our range of services and how we can support you here.
If you are experiencing a sudden crisis or need after-hours emergency relief you can contact some of the organisations listed here. In an emergency please call 000.
We all have a story to tell. Below are some of the deeply personal stories of people we have assisted.
These are the stories of the people who have kept pushing on despite the obstacles and difficulties in their way. We are proud to support the families we work with through tough times while sharing their challenges and celebrating their achievements.
**Windermere is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people** For more information, see our Protecting Children Policy here.
Adele* came to Windermere when she was eight months pregnant together with her three other children and her mother. She was in a state of deep distress. Although she had separated from her partner, Corey*, due to ongoing violence and had taken out an intervention order, he still managed to track the family down, break into their house and threatened to kill them repeatedly.
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Katie is a mother of two young children who suffers from severe post natal depression, mental health issues and desperate feelings of isolation.
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Richard's 9 year old son Joshua has severe cerebal palsy and his wife passed away unexpectedly leaving Richard to be Joshua's sole carer. Richard ran his own truck driving business and despite help from family and friends, his respite care options became too scarce, Richard was simply unable to work.
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Sally has a severe physical disability and is unable to speak. Unfortunately Sally’s father wasn’t able to cope with her disabilities and turned to drugs.
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Aged just 2 and 7, Aisha* and Leila* came to Windermere showing severe signs of trauma due to living with parents who were dealing with alcohol and drug addiction.
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48 Webb Street
Boonwurrung Country
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Phone: 1300 946 337
Fax: (03) 9796 7650
Email: info@windermere.org.au
Windermere is committed to equity, inclusion and belonging for consumers and employees, by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2024.
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