Chaverim
Melbourne.

Volunteer home, roadside and practical community assistance across Melbourne’s inner south-east.

Friends you can count on!

Call 03 8609 9246 See how we help

Established in Melbourne in 2019.

Chaverim Melbourne volunteers photographed from behind in yellow reflective vests providing private roadside tyre assistance at night

We’re here to help.

Practical volunteer assistance for the community within the Melbourne Eruv area.

Neighbours helping neighbours.

Chaverim Melbourne is a volunteer-run community organisation established in 2019. We provide practical, non-medical home and roadside assistance to people who are stranded or need a helping hand.

Our volunteers bring calm, care and useful equipment to everyday situations—from a flat tyre or jump start to a lockout or roadside safety concern.

Chaverim Melbourne operates independently and is also a member of Interstate Chaverim.

No judgement. Just practical help from friends you can count on.

Chaverim Melbourne volunteer photographed from behind in a yellow reflective vest preparing roadside assistance equipment

Chaverim Safety Patrols.

Founded in 2026, our patrols provide a visible community presence and practical assistance during Yom Tov.

Learn about Safety Patrols
  1. 01Safety PatrolsObserving concerns and reporting appropriate matters to authorities.
  2. 02Yom Tov AssistancePractical community assistance during Yom Tov.

Local help across Melbourne’s inner south-east.

Our area of operation follows the Melbourne Eruv area across Melbourne’s inner south-east.

If you’re unsure whether your suburb is within our service area, call our dispatch line.

View serviced suburbs

All or parts of: Armadale, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Brighton, Brighton East, Carnegie, Caulfield, Caulfield East, Caulfield North, Caulfield South, Elsternwick, Elwood, Gardenvale, Glen Huntly, Glen Iris, Highett, Hughesdale, Malvern, Malvern East, McKinnon, Moorabbin, Murrumbeena, Ormond, Prahran, Ripponlea, St Kilda, St Kilda East, Toorak and Windsor.

View the full service area
Map labelling suburbs wholly or partly within the Chaverim Melbourne service area across Melbourne's inner south-east
Melbourne Eruv-area suburbs · indicative service area, not an exact boundary

Help us keep showing up.

Your donation supports the practical resources our volunteers rely on when the community calls.

  • 01Equipment
  • 02Volunteer training
  • 03Response capability
Donate securely Tax-deductible donations are processed and receipted by Chibas Hachesed, an endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).
Chaverim Melbourne volunteers photographed from behind demonstrating roadside equipment at a community event

Ready to lend a hand?

Chaverim Melbourne relies on responsible, reliable community members who are willing to learn and ready to help.

Friends you can count on!

Apply to volunteer
One Chaverim Melbourne member photographed from behind using a Projecta IntelliStart to assist with a vehicle jump start

Kind words from our community.

Every call is different. What matters is helping people feel supported when an everyday problem becomes stressful.

Share your experience

A stressful roadside problem felt manageable as soon as Chaverim arrived. The assistance was calm, practical and genuinely caring.

Roadside assistance recipient

We were treated with patience and respect, and the help made an immediate difference when we needed it most.

Home assistance recipient

Chaverim reflects the best of our community—people quietly showing up, helping where they can and expecting nothing in return.

Melbourne community member

Contact us.

For general enquiries, community events, donations, sponsorships or feedback, send our volunteer team a message.

info@chaverim.org.au
Need assistance now?Call 03 8609 9246. For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).

Common questions

Is Chaverim Melbourne a medical emergency service?

No. Chaverim provides practical, non-medical volunteer assistance. For any life-threatening or time-critical emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Do you provide roadside assistance in Melbourne?

Our volunteers may assist with common roadside situations such as flat tyres, jump starts, vehicle lockouts, overheating and emergency fuel, subject to safety and availability. Mechanical diagnosis and repairs must be handled by a licensed mechanic.

What areas does Chaverim Melbourne service?

We operate across the Melbourne Eruv area in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Coverage is indicative, so view our serviced suburbs or call us if you are unsure whether your location is included.

What home assistance can Chaverim provide?

Our volunteers may assist with home lockouts, accessible hot water pilots, flooding-related practical help, smoke alarm battery changes and other basic non-medical situations, where safe and suitable. Electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting and other licensed trade work must be handled by qualified professionals.

Want to volunteer?

We welcome applications from responsible and reliable community members. Complete the volunteer application form and our team will review it according to current needs and suitability.

How can I support Chaverim?

You can apply to volunteer or make a secure, tax-deductible donation through our donation partner, Chibas Hachesed.

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Immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency? Call Triple Zero (000) first.

Need help?Call 03 8609 9246