Support Services

Student Online Learning Support Information

Some courses on offer through Cream of the Crop require a certain level of computer literacy and accessibility to computers and the internet. Cream of the Crop does not provide computer literacy training. It is therefore important that you consider the information below if you are undertaking a course with us.

Student Online Learning Support Information

Training Advocate

If you are a CREAM of the Crop student and have any complaints or concerns relating to your studies or on the job training, you may seek advice and assistance form the Government of South Australia's Office of the Training Advocate.

Ph: 1800 006 488
Web: www.trainingadvocate.sa.gov.au

Career Development Association of Australia

To assist individuals with, high quality career guidance and planning support, training information and accessing recognition of prior learning services.

Ph: 1800 222 390
Web: www.cdaa.org.au

Fair Work - Ombudsman Australian Government

Provides you with a safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment through the National Employment Standards (NES).

Ph: 13 13 94
Web: www.fwa.gov.au

Australian Job Search

View vacancies by location or occupation. Search for Employment Services Agency which offers practical support to job seekers.

Ph: 13 62 68
Web: www.jobsearch.gov.au

Aboriginal Support Services

For access to support in the following areas; Housing, Disability Services, Family support, Counselling.

Ph: 08 8226 8800
Web: www.sa.gov.au
Web: www.dfc.sa.gov.au

Disability Support Services

For access to support in the following areasl; Housing, Education, Family support, Counselling.

Ph: 1300 786 117
Web: www.sa.gov.au
Web: www.dfc.sa.gov.au
Web: www.sacommunity.org.au

Disability Information and Resource Centre

Supports people with an acquired disability to negotiate their way through the maze of available services. To assist individuals with, high quality career guidance and planning support, training information and accessing recognition of prior learning services.

Ph: 08 8236 0555
Web: www.dircsa.org.au

Centrelink

Cenrelink assists people to become self-sufficient and supports those in need.

Ph: 13 61 50
Web: www.centrelink.gov.au

Numeracy and Literacy Support Services

Offering nationally recognised and accredited numeracy and literacy courses through English Language Services (ESL).

Ph: 08 8226 6555
Email:

Libraries and Community Centres

For full listing of local Library or Community Centres please visit your local council website, Selection listed below:

www.sacommunity.org

www.onkaparingacity.com.au

www.holdfast.sa.gov.au

www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

www.marion.sa.gov.au

www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

www.playford.sa.gov.au

Accommodation

Family Accommodation Information and Referral Service SA

Ph: 1800 003 308

Boarding House Outreach Program

Ph: 8440 2258
Web: www.ucwpa.org.au/community-services/family-support-services

Shelter SA

Ph: 8223 4077
Web: www.sheltersa.asn.au
Also see:
Web: www.sacommunity.org

Emergency Contacts

Alcohol and Drug Information Service

Ph: 1300 131 340

Centacare

Provide housing support and advice on domestic violence.

Ph: 8210 8200

Central Violence Intervention Program

Provide specialist services to men, women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Ph: 8100 8155

Crisis Care

Ph: 131 611

Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Provide counselling and support for victims of domestic violence and emergency accommodation.

Ph: 1300 782 200

Domestic Violence Helpline

Help for women who are victims of domestic violence, safety after separation, help for men who are troubled by their violence, support and counselling.

Ph: 1800 800 098

Family Drug Support Helpline

Ph: 1300 368 186

Gambling Helpline

Ph: 1800 060 757

Lifeline

Ph: 131 114

Mental Health: Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service (ACIS)

Ph: 131 465

Parent Helpline

Ph: 1300 364 100

Pregnancy Helpline

Ph: 1300 139 313

Women's Information Service

Provides help and advice on relationships, legal matters, housing, finances, material assistance, work, education and preventing violence.

Ph: 1800 188 158