Monash University Social Work Clinic at Frankston Library

Published on 31 January 2025

Monash University Social Work Clinic at Frankston City Libraries

Should you require any assistance outside of the hours listed below, you may wish to connect with these 24 hour services:
Emergency Services: Ph: 000
Lifeline: Ph: 13 11 14
Safesteps Ph: 1800 015 188
Beyond Blue: Ph: 1300 224 636
SANE: Ph: 1800 187 263 13
Yarn Ph: 139276

About the service:

This FREE service is staffed by postgraduate social work students enrolled in the Master of Social Work degree at Monash University. All students are supervised and work closely with qualified experienced social work practitioners.

Our students are educated to provide tele-health, face to face counselling and intensive case management services to clients accessing our service. Our services are safe, effective and best practice.

Monash University provides qualified social workers to supervise students and to oversee the operation and practice standards of the clinic. The clinic operates in accordance with AASW Code of Ethics and practice standards. All client matters are considered confidential

We can provide assistance with the following, but not limited to:

• Advocacy and support

• Filling out support forms such as immigration, housing and Centrelink 

• Assessments for Court Report purposes and support at court hearings

• Concerns about your safety and wellbeing

• Mental health support

• Grief and loss issues including pet bereavement

• Applications or referrals to Housing Victoria

• Counselling or emotional support

• Parenting support

• Social Isolation

• Relationship issues

Referrals:

To be referred to the Monash University Social Work Clinic you have three options:

1. Speak with a library team member about your desire to be referred to our service OR
2. Self-refer through our clinic email or mobile number below. You may drop in on the days that we are located at the Frankston Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am - 3.30pm, and Wednesdays 9.00am - 2.00pm.
3. You can see us via appointment only at Carrum Downs Library. Please self refer through our clinic email or mobile number below or see a Library team member to assist you in your referral. 

    

CONTACT 0492 192 884

Socialworkclinic@monash.edu