COSHG is a network of self-help and social action groups. These groups are made up of and controlled by people who are directly affected by a particular issue. For example:

• disabilities
• health
• ethnic background
• gender
• parenting
• mental health

• low income
• peace
• sustainability
• public transport
• housing
• injured workers

• grief
• allergies
• unemployment
• sexuality
• addictions

Self Help Groups are groups of people who get together with others 'in the same boat' to support each other, share experiences and knowledge, and work together to improve their quality of life. Groups are involved in a variety of activities, such as meetings, information, phone support, producing news letters, social gatherings, advocacy and campaigns.

COSHG acts as a clearing house for people who want to contact groups. The COSHG Directory lists over 700 groups throughout Victoria.

Disability and Health Self Help Group Funding Programs

The 2011 Disability Self Help Group Funding Program is now closed.

This year’s Health Self Help Group Funding Program is still to be announced.

When we are notified by the Health Department of the dates for this year’s round of grants we will include the information on the news page.

COSHG has recently moved to Level 3, Room 6, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000.

COSHG is currently updating this website, please contact us if you notice any errors or omissions.