The Helping Hand Association Inc is a regional emergency relief organisation formed by the local churches (Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Uniting) to care for singles and families requiring emergency relief. This free service is offered to residents of Longford, Perth, Cressy, Poatina, Bishopsbourne and surrounding rural areas.
Office opens each week day from 10 am to 12 noon with two volunteer staff on duty.
Help is given via interview with our volunteer trained 'welfare counsellor' on call. Objective is to provide assistance to those in crisis. Small government grants are received otherwise all food and cash donated by churches, organisations and local community
President: Rev G Bransgrove/Senior VP Rev Peter Johnson
Contact  
The Helping Hand Association Incorporated
Mrs Vera Barnes/Mrs Gillian Simmons |
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2 Marlborough Street,
Longford Tas 7301 |
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Postal Address:
P O Box 107
Longford Tas 7301 |
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Municipality:
Northern Midlands Council |
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Ph: (03) 6391-2498
Fax: (03) 6391-2498
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Email:
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Last Updated : 26-08-2005
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Events
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Meeting Schedule
Monthly Executive meetings at Helping Hand premises.
Quarterley General Meetings at Local Church Centres (in rotation) |
Membership open to
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Area Served
This free service is offered to residents of Longford, Perth, Cressy, Poatina, Bishopsbourne and surrounding rural areas.
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