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Australian Red Cross Victoria is an important provider of a broad range of support in the community. Our programs are aimed at enhancing the quality of life, independence and opportunity available to vulnerable or disadvantaged people of all ages who live in metropolitan and regional Victoria.  
activ8
activ8 aims to engage young adults as first time volunteers and support them to become community leaders in regional and rural areas of Victoria. Participants will complete courses which give them skills in leadership, working with groups, project management, communication, and community development.
Community Visitors Scheme
Enhancing the quality of life of those living in residential care.
Good Start Breakfast Club
Good Start Breakfast Clubs provide a healthy breakfast and nutrition education to school kids in areas of greatest need around Victoria, helping them start the day well and concentrate better in the classroom.
Mentally Ill People And Their Equal Supporters (MATES)
Ongoing friendship to a person with a diagnosed mental illness who lives in the community.  The program is complementary to clinical and support services.
Patient Transport
Caring reliable short term transport for vulnerable Victorians to essential medical appointments.
save-a-mate (SAM)
A non-judgmental education program that teaches students how to recognise, prevent and respond to the emergencies that may arise as a result of alcohol and other drug use.
Telecross
The reassurance and personal contact vital for vulnerable people across Victoria to live independently in their own home.
yconnect?
yconnect? is an innovative group of over 600 young volunteers aged between 18 and 35. yconnect? is a flexible and exciting way to get involved in your community, help the most vulnerable and meet other like-minded people.

Youth Programs
A range of innovative school and community based programs.
Crisis Care Commitment
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