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We believe in an Australia where anyone experiencing homelessness has a pathway to safety and independence. We're here to help them find it.

Homelessness Crisis Services
Youth Homelessness
Out-of-Home-Care
Foster and Kinship Care Anchor is an independent, not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of serving Melbourne’s outer east for over 45 years. We assist some of the most vulnerable in our community through services including homeless support, foster care, kinship care, community education and family reconciliation. Our services help people affected by crisis and trauma to restore relationships, get the support they need, and take charge of their futures. We also work proactively to create stronger and more resilient communities by building local partnerships, educating community leaders and setting up grassroots initiatives. Homelessness Support Services (Lilydale) - 9760 6400
Head Office and Out of Home Care Services (Scoresby) - 8761 9040
Youth Development Services - 9738 7003

26/10/2026

Our team had a great time at the Anchor Carer Appreciation Dinner last Thursday.

We take every opportunity we can to thank our brilliant community of carers for the work they do in supporting children and young people in the child protection system to feel safe and supported.

It was a lot of fun getting to thank them over a dinner and some dancing.

As our CEO, Heidi Tucker said on the night, "The truth is that your work is what keeps the out of home care sector ticking.

Your commitment to supporting the children in your care is what makes the difference during a very raw and challenging time in these young lives.

These children are currently living through something that will take them a long time to come to terms with. A long time to heal from. A long time to find peace with who they are and where they fit in the world.

But, in the midst of that, you’re there to give them a safe and caring space that they can call home and feel like they belong.

More than that, you give them yourselves – a person they can trust and be safe with."

Thank you carers everywhere.

22/10/2026

We believe in an Australia where anyone experiencing homelessness has a pathway to safety and independence.

Explore the Annual Report to discover how we have put that purpose into practice, through our work across homelessness support, youth services, foster care and kinship care.

Read the full report here: https://anchor.org.au/anchor-community-care-annual-report-2025-26-our-impact/

19/10/2026

A big thank you to QMetrix!

As part of a staff activity day, the QMetrix team built fantastic bikes and chose Anchor Community Care to receive them for children and young people in our foster and kinship care services.

These will put some big smiles on the faces of kids in care.

Thank you to QMetrix for turning a team activity into a practical contribution to our community.

19/10/2026

For 50 years, Anchor Community Care has supported people experiencing homelessness, helping people find the safety, stability and support they need to build a life beyond homelessness.

But for the people who do this work, some stories stay with them forever.

Three former Anchor staff members reflect on people they encountered throughout their careers—people who faced enormous challenges and adversity, but who also showed remarkable dignity, strength and belief in their ability to overcome those challenges.

08/10/2026

Ask Izzy is a vital part of helping people who need it. It connects people in desperate need of support during times of crisis to services such as Anchor.

But now Ask Izzy’s future is under threat because of insecure funding.

Without Ask Izzy, people in the toughest moments of their lives will find it harder to reach the help they need. Less hope for women and children fleeing family violence, parents struggling to feed their kids and young people sleeping rough.

Organisations across the social services sector have published an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to restore the funding.

And you can help too. Visit the campaign page to read the open letter and add your organisation's or your own voice to the campaign.

https://www.helpaskizzy.org.au/

Aaron Violi MP Senator Lisa Darmanin

05/10/2026

Children and young people who enter out-of-home care deserve the opportunity to be safe, supported and able to thrive. But are we doing enough to make sure they receive the support they need?

Anchor Community Care CEO, Heidi Tucker appeared on ABC News this Kinship Care Week to discuss the need for greater support for the people caring for children within Victoria's child protection system.

Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare

30/09/2026

Our team were thrilled to receive a donation of 10 shelter swags from Arun, Des and Judith from the Rotary Club of Lilydale this week.

The waterproof shelter bags provide a safer and more weather-resistant option for rough sleepers, helping our frontline homelessness workers provide practical support to people experiencing homelessness.

These swags enable our teams to connect and support people sleeping rough, assist with immediate needs and help them get on track towards greater safety, stability and independence.

It’s collaboration and community partnership like this that saves lives for the people we support.

22/09/2026

We have much to be proud of across our 50 years of service in the community.

Sitting down with many past and present staff members people who have helped to shape the present-day Anchor, you can hear the ways in which Anchor has made a difference.

We have grown so much since our roots began, and it is because of countless individuals who have come to work with the belief that anyone experiencing homelessness has the capacity to thrive and find a pathway from homelessness.

18/09/2026

Foster Care Week puts an important spotlight on the brilliant work that Foster Carers do in supporting children to grow and thrive.

It’s vital to shine a light on their work and show the ways they make a difference, because so much of it goes unseen.

Anchor Community Care Board Chair Dr Josh Fergeus is recognising the foster carers who open their homes and lives to support children and young people.

There are children in our community who need safe, supportive adults to step up. Be that person: https://anchorfostercare.org.au

Address

44 Lakeview Drive
Scoresby, VIC
3179

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

0387619040 /0397606400

Website

http://www.anchor.org.au/

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