Consumers
If you are a consumer of Merri Outreach Support Service there are several ways you can become involved and assist the service to provide the best support possible to people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

Consumer Reference Group
Merri Outreach Support Service has established a consumer reference group to assist the agency to work together with people who use the service to continually improve the support we provide.

The reference group assists Merri Outreach Support Service to:

• Make better decisions by accessing the knowledge and skills that consumers can offer.
• Build stronger links between the service and consumers.
• Receive feedback and input on agency protocols, policies and procedures.
• Gain the assistance of consumers in our recruitment processes.
• Evaluate support programs from a consumer perspective.
• Explore a range of ideas that could assist the service to better utilise consumers skills including research and community development activities.
• Provide opportunities for consumers to improve their knowledge and skills in a range of areas.

If you are a current or past consumer of Merri Outreach Support Service and are interested in getting involved in the Consumer Reference Group you can speak to your support workers for more information or contact the service directly on:

Ph: 9383 4988 (Coburg Office)
Ph: 9482 3488 (Northcote Office)

Commitee of Management
Merri Outreach Support Service is managed by a group of interested community members who form our Committee of Management. The Committee of Management oversees the strategic direction of Merri Outreach Support Service and meets once per month on a Wednesday evening. The Committee has a number of positions available to consumers and the service places a high value on consumer input. If you are interested in getting involved in the Committee of Management you can speak to your support workers or contact the service directly on:

Ph: 9383 4988 ( Coburg Office)
Ph: 9482 3488 (Northcote Office)

Merri Outreach Support Service Activities
Merri Outreach Support Service holds several activities each year for the whole agency including a Christmas party and School Holiday activities. All people using Merri Outreach Support Service are welcome and we appreciate your participation and feedback at these events. Information on activities are provided to everyone prior to the events.

Individuals/Organisations  

Committee of Management
Merri Outreach Support Service is managed by a group of interested community members who form our Committee of Management. The Committee of Management oversees the strategic direction of Merri Outreach Support Service and meets once per month on a Wednesday evening. The Committee has a number of positions available to interested community members and we are currently seeking new members. If you are interested in getting involved in the Merri Outreach Support Service Committee of Management you can contact Merri Outreach Support Service Management Team on: Ph: 9383 4988 ( Coburg Office)  

Donations
Merri Outreach Support Service holds a Deductible Gift Registry status with the Australian Taxation Department, allowing the service to receive and accept donations from individuals and organisations that are tax deductible.

Your donation could be used in a number of ways to assist Merri Outreach Support Service to provide a better service to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation please go to our link on the ourcommunity.com.au website or phone Merri Outreach Support Service Management Team on 03 9383 4988 (Coburg office).

Corporate Partnerships
Merri Outreach Support Service is keen to explore the development of mutually beneficial corporate partnerships with other organisations. If your organisation would like to discuss this further please contact the Merri Outreach Support Service Management Team on Ph: 9383 4988 (Coburg Office).