Benalla Rural City is well-connected by road and rail, making it easy to travel within and beyond the region.

• Rail: Benalla is located on the Albury-Melbourne train line, linking you to destinations across Victoria and into New South Wales.
• Road: The Hume Highway provides a convenient two-hour drive to Melbourne.
• Local Bus Service: Benalla Bus & Coach Lines operate local bus services. For route details, view their timetables.
  Public transport rail timetables are also available for planning your next trip.

If you’re facing financial challenges, there are free, confidential services available to help tackle debt and provide guidance.

• National Debt Helpline: Call 1800 007 007 for professional financial advice. Their independent counsellors can help with credit file issues, significant debt, and more.
• Face-to-Face Services with UMFC: Meet with a financial counsellor in person after an initial phone appointment. Learn more about Upper Murray Family Care’s counselling services here.
• Rural Financial Counselling Service: Tailored for farmers, small rural businesses, and primary producers. Their qualified counsellors provide support and guidance, even visiting your business if needed.
  Contact them at 1300 834 775 or email info@rfcsvicne.org.au for assistance.
• BeyondHousing: Facing housing stress or at risk of homelessness? BeyondHousing can help with secure, affordable housing solutions and support. Call 03 5722 8000 (or 1800 825 955 after hours) for assistance or visit their website.

If you need legal advice but cannot afford a lawyer, free legal counselling services are available in Benalla:

• Hume Riverina Community Legal Service: Call 1800 918 377 to check eligibility and book an appointment.
• Goulburn Valley Community Legal Service: Phone 1800 310 900 to access legal advice and information.

These services support individuals who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, or unable to access private legal help.

The Tomorrow Today Foundation is a local, community-based philanthropic organisation dedicated to fostering a stronger, more resilient Benalla community. Their projects, such as Education Benalla, focus on supporting education and development at critical life stages.

The Foundation actively partners with Benalla Rural City on projects like:

• Advancing Country Towns
• Benalla Early Years Network
• Youth Service Providers Network

Discover more about their impactful work and how you can get involved on the Tomorrow Today website.

Eligible concession card holders can receive discounts on non-mains energy costs for heating, cooking, and hot water. For details on how to apply, visit the DHHS website.

Go to Benalla Rural City’s Community Directory – Who? What? Where? Benalla.

Who? What? Where? Benalla was developed by Benalla Rural City Council in partnership with the then Department of Planning & Community Development.

If you provide a community service in Benalla Rural City and want to add or update a listing on the site, please go to the contact form on Who? What? Where? Benalla or call us on 03 5760 2600.