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12 Buckets Inc

A non-government funded program funded through events and donations, the 12 Buckets Program connects at-risk and disadvantaged children in Perth’s northern suburbs with the skills, support and connections needed to build a strong future. Over the last 6 years, 12 Buckets has provided a primary school program, staffing a School Liaison position in each of the 4 schools it partners with. The School Liaison’s recruit, train and supervise a team of volunteer mentors who work with referred children and they also coordinate additional enrichment programs. These additional programs include a Basketball Program, University Aspiration Program and a Debating Program.


Alexander Heights WA 6064

W 12buckets.org

3Bridges Community Limited

3Bridges Community aims to give the community voice by:
Walking alongside you during family transitions and helping when a new baby arrives, with before and after school care, and as parents age.
Making Connections through our youth workers at schools, connecting through the Yarning Circles and supporting in our meeting centres.
Enriching Lives through providing care to people living at home as they age and support for people with a disability.

Our 5 strategic objectives include:

- Connected Communities
- Reframing Ageing
- Walk Alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Innovate for independence
- Organisational Capacity
We are confident these objectives will support our pathway to sustainability and improving the impact of our services for vulnerable people.

3rd Space

3rd Space Brisbane is a drop-in centre where homeless people find practical support, friendship and dignity. Located in Fortitude Valley, 3rd Space helps thousands of people every year – assisting some with simple things such as a shower or a meal and a cup of tea, others with a program of support for more complex needs. We help to find accommodation and work; manage addictions and emotional challenges; and get the right health and dental services.

4 Voices Global Limited

At 4 Voices, we're passionate about creating a safe space where women can build trust and self-confidence. Sharing experiences with others who understand can be incredibly powerful. Through our services, you'll find a supportive community where you can:
Feel heard and understood.
Gain strength and inspiration from others.
Build healthy relationships and a sense of belonging.
We understand that facing homelessness, domestic violence, or other challenges is isolating. But you're not alone.

4 Voices is here to support your decisions, not make them for you. We will give you practical help and hang in with you for as long as you find us useful. All we want is for you to be able to look forward to a better tomorrow, regardless when tomorrow is.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

T 0427244685

E admin@4voices.org.au

W 4voices.org.au

4Life Care & Training Limited

Community Pantry & Op Shop to assist those struggling with day to day living costs within the Hasting/Macleay and surrounding areas. Our friendly & caring volunteers have been serving our Community since 2008 with free and/or cheap groceries. You can walk through our community pantry and shop for the items you need. We also offer online ordering and delivery service.

Port Macquarie NSW 2444

T 02 6584 2951

E care@4life.org.au

W care.4life.org.au/

54 Reasons - Armadale

Child Health · Child Education · Child Protection · Emergency Support

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children.

Armadale WA 6112

W savethechildren.org.au

54 Reasons - Mobile Youth Outreach

Regional Youth Investment program – Mobile Youth Outreach
(Outcomes are open to young people aged 12-18 years & their families.)
- Youth/Family Case Management
- Mental health support
- Increase in wellbeing
- Ensure young people are safe at home and in the community
- Increase in families accessing support
- Skill development for young people including respectful communication skills
- A sense of belonging and connectedness
- Young people feel valued, seen, and heard and experience their rights being upheld
- Young people have a sense of ownership over the program
- Young people have access to a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
- Strengthening schools/community understanding of child rights
- Empowering young people to be an active voice in their story

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

W 54reasons.org.au/

54 Reasons - Tasmania

Australia's leading child's rights organisation and part of Save the Children Australia. 54 reasons deliver a range of services in Southern Tasmania including the Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES) and Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS) as well as a range of other child, family, youth and education based services.

55 Central Inc

55 Central Inc. is an organisation which provides for persons in need of crisis and short term accommodation. Counselling in life skills is provided while referral to recognised authorities for issues such as drug dependency and relationships can be made.

5FOLD

5FOLD is a not for profit charity that desires to build its community. We want to help develop individuals and families because if people grow, so will our community!
Some of our services include providing emergency relief, breakfast clubs, budgeting, counselling, haircuts, free bread, fruit and vegetables, JP services, over 50's social groups, training and support.
5FOLD is a not for profit charity founded by a collective bunch of people that desire to benefit our surrounding communities. Our team embrace a holistic approach to give a hand up rather than a handout.
There are 5 focus areas within 5FOLD that we believe surround a person’s stability, being clothes, food, shelter, support and training. We assist in these 5 areas knowing that there are often times people need some help and encouragement.
We genuinely care about each persons wellbeing and work with them, where they are at, to develop understanding and offer assistance within their current circumstances.

Yarrabilba QLD 4207

T 0423639051

E connect@5fold.org.au

W 5fold.org.au

777 Movement Ltd

777 MOVEMENT LTD is dedicated to helping the homeless and Australians that may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity by supplying free food homeless packs to rough sleepers and free food hampers delivered to your door.

Our mission is to relieve poverty, suffering, food insecurity, helplessness or the misfortune of persons in Australia. 777 MOVEMENT provides direct relief to the poor, the homeless, those experiencing homelessness, the young, the destitute and the helpless.

Various locations around Australia

T 0404595828

E info@777movement.org.au

W 777movement.org.au

A Better Life for Kids in Foster Care

To provide for the direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability or helplessness among children
and youth in foster care. Provide direct benevolent relief by way of education programs to overcome and alleviate the causes of low self-esteem and the effects of disadvantage among
children and youth in foster care. Provide direct benevolent relief to children and youth in foster care through the provision of clothing, toiletries, bedding and other essential items.

A Brave Life Ltd

A Brave Life is a registered Not-for-Profit organisation that helps to alleviate the risks of ongoing poverty, misfortune and helplessness experienced by many teenage and young mothers by assisting them to complete their education, pursue their dreams and to LIVE LIFE BRAVE.

A Brave Life focuses on two main areas:

• Walking alongside & encourage teenage mothers through our LIVE LIFE BRAVE Mentoring Program as they complete their education.
• Providing essential baby items to teenage & young mothers through our Baby Bundle Program.

Brendale QLD 4500

W abravelife.com.au

ABC Foundation

The ABC Foundation Ltd (ABCFL) was established in May 2016 and operates in remote and regional areas of Australia. With established bases in the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Mid-West regions of Western Australia and recent expansion into the Goldfields Region and impending engagement in Alice Springs, NT, the Foundation has the ability to operate nationally. Our four key delivery areas that aim to maximise the ability of Aboriginal people to participate within the present land and sea economy are:

On-Country Education.

On-Country Care.

On-Country Research and Development.

On-Country Enterprise.

Ability Care Ltd - Loganholme

We work with our clients and their family in a collaborative and flexible way to go above and beyond to support and advocate for our clients and their carers in a way that gives but never gives up.

At Ability Care Ltd, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life of adults and children with an intellectual, physical and/or sensory disability through individualised services and programs that enhance, teach and strengthen each person allowing them to live the life they want.

Loganholme QLD 4129

W abilitycare.org.au/

Ability Care Ltd Accommodation - Hillcrest

Ability Care Accommodation offers 24/7 Supported accommodtion to people aged 18 - 64 living with a disability to support the clients to achieve their goals and day to days tasks.

Hillcrest QLD 4118

W abilitycare.org.au/

Ability Options

Not for profit Disability Services organisation offering multiple services
- Disability Employment
- Accommodation
- Coordination of supports
- Therapies
- Support workers
- Day program

Able Australia Services

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services for adults and community supports for seniors. Established over 50 years ago to provide support to the deafblind community, we are now a diverse not-for-profit organisation. We offer a broad range of high-quality services across Melbourne, Tasmania, ACT and SE Queensland.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service - Family Wellbeing Service - Chermside

ATSICHS is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community Health Service that provides medical, dental, allied health, social health, family well-being and youth services to the greater Brisbane Region.

Chermside Centre QLD 4032

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service - Family Wellbeing South

Holistically supports First Nation families within the Logan, Browns Plains, Beenleigh and Bayside regions.

Logan Central QLD 4114

W atsichsbrisbane.com.au

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service - Jajumbora Birthing in Our Community

Antenatal and psychosocial Support for expecting Mum's from early Pregnancy through to parenthood.

Each Mum is assigned a Midwife and a dedicated family support worker who will work in collaboration to ensure Mum and Bubs care is person centered through antenatal, birthing and postnatal care.

-Ongoing family support until baby is 3 years of age
- Babies and Children's health checks
- connection and referrals pathways to other services
- services delivered with cultural integrity and sensitivity on behalf of our people for our people

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Coopers Plains

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health care and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan.

Our services include medical and dental clinics, child and family health services, youth services, social and emotional wellbeing programs and services, a midwifery hub, an aged care facility, and a variety of family and child support services including child protection, family wellbeing services, kindergarten programs and a child and family centre.

Coopers Plains QLD 4108

T (07) 3240 8900

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Family Participation Program

Family Participation Program (FPP) supports families when involved with the Department of Child Safety.

We facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family led decision making with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families in the Brisbane and Logan region. Our FPP is here support families to mitigate immediate and ongoing risk, increase immediate and ongoing safety, identify family and community supports and help our mob keep our kids out of the system.

Our team can help families with:

- making decisions affecting them and their family
- Support families through the Investigation and Assessment process
- provide an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander convener to support your family through meetings with Child Safety
- organizing a safe and culturally appropriate space for meetings with the Department of Child Safety
- information and help to access services and programs to help and support your family.

Aboriginal and Islander Community Resource Agency - Rockhampton Aboriginal Corporation

Aboriginal & Islander Community Resource Agency (AICRA), delivers culturally sensitive community programs, which promote physical, social and emotional well-being in Aboriginal and Islander people. AICRA sponsors three programs: 1) The Management of Public Intoxication Program (MPIP) supports people who have multiple & complex issues such as alcohol abuse, homelessness, mental health issues, low literacy and numeracy skills, domestic violence and other drug abuse issues. MPIP provides assertive outreach to check on the welfare of people affected by alcohol in public spaces as well as assistance to access services to help meet their needs e.g. housing applications, counselling, alcohol treatment etc 2) The Aged Care Program (CACP) provides assistance for the elderly. Services include domestic assistance, gardening & maintenance, meals, shopping and social support 3) The Home Support Program provides support to older people & people with a disability or chronic condition.

Rockhampton QLD 4700

W aicra.org.au/about-us/aged-care.html

Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School

The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School was established in 1986 as a primary school in Highgate Hill. In 1997 the school successfully secured funds to purchase the current site at Acacia Ridge.

To this day the Murri School continues to thrive in Acacia Ridge. The school now helps students from Prep to Year 12 grow into independent and responsible members of the community.

Acacia Ridge QLD 4110

W murrischool.qld.edu.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service - Housing - Logan Central

Provide a number of services to First Nation clients in the Brisbane and Logan areas.

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Browns Plains

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan.

We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal medical health service in Queensland and Australia’s second oldest. We are determined to reinstate the wellbeing of our people—person by person, family by family, generation by generation.

We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way—supporting our people and community in our ongoing commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

Browns Plains QLD 4118

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Family Wellbeing Service

Helping our mob – by working with our families to support you and your kids. Our Family Wellbeing team can provide in-home support and counselling and connect you up with others that can help. Our catchment areas include Logan, Beenleigh and Browns Plains. Our services are free and we receive referrals from all community members whereby self, family and friends, community organisations and Government agencies.

Waterford West QLD 4133

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Logan Central

Psychology, counselling and case-management service for clients who attend ATSICHS Logan

Logan Central QLD 4114

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Loganlea Clinic

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service

Loganlea QLD 4131

T 0732408900

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Woolloongabba

Primary health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and wider community.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate

Provides Social work intervention for existing patients and clients who have either been discharged from a metro south hospital and has transitioned back to community and require ongoing support in social and emotional wellbeing intervention.

Inala QLD 4077

W health.qld.gov.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd - Brisbane City

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Cairns

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.

Cairns QLD 4870

W atsils.org.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Ipswich

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.

Ipswich QLD 4305

W atsils.org.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Mount Isa

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd – (ATSILS), is a community-based organisation established to provide professional and culturally proficient legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.

We deliver a broad range of civil, family and criminal law services as well as prevention, intervention and community legal education programs, coronial and public sector monitoring and Throughcare services.

Our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships with our communities, key government and non-government stakeholders to influence positive change and deliver high-quality legal services for our people within or exposed to the justice system.

Mount Isa QLD 4825

T 07 47440900

W atsils.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Townsville

We support clients to transition successfully
back into the community and support the changes needed in their lives that can greatly reduce the prospects of them returning to prison. Ultimately the goal of the Throughcare program is to help our clients turn their lives around and in so doing, create safer communities.

Townsville City QLD 4810

T 0747225111

W atsils.org.au/

Aboriginal Community Housing Ltd

We are a growing independent national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation.

Kununurra WA 6743

W achl.org.au/

Aboriginal Community Services

Our organization supports First nations elders in Remote Australia -APY Lands
We also support Disability clients in the lands as well

Aboriginal Investment Group - Northern Australian Aboriginal Charitable Trust

Aboriginal Investment Group is a leader in social advancement. We are privately funded and Indigenous owned and we are dedicated to the regeneration of Aboriginal communities and creating sustainable employment opportunities.

Casuarina NT 0810

W aiggroup.org.au/

Aboriginal Legal Services

Provides legal representation for Indigenous clients involved with the criminal justice system. In addition, provides ancillary services such as bail support effecting the individual, family and community.

Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Families Strong Culture Inc

The Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Family Strong Culture Inc. (AMHC) is a charity, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) providing culturally appropriate family violence services to First Nations people. The service is located and operated in Western Australia. AMHC was incorporated in 2015 and began working in 2018. AMHC’s vision is ‘that all First Nations women and children live safe and healthy lives free of family violence.’ We aim to reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations men incarcerated for their who use violence.

AMHC operates from the Parnpajinya Aboriginal Community (PAC). Sitting under the umbrella of AMHC is our ‘walk-up’ service, the Parnpajinya Aboriginal Males Healing Service (PAMHS). Current staffing is currently provided by “goodwill”. Staff work pro bono. Existing services provided by PAMHS include counselling, group therapy, men’s healing & wellbeing.

Access Community Housing Company Ltd

30 years young Access Community Housing Company is a Not for Profit Tier 2 provider under the National Regulatory System. We have a portfolio of approx. 650 properties and assist individuals and families who are on the Dept of Housing waitlist to find appropriate housing. We endeavour to improve people's lives by helping families and individuals to attain suitable housing and assisting them to sustain it. Our values - Respect, Integrity, People Focussed, Equity and Accountability are the foundations of our work and influence every decision and action we take.

Manunda QLD 4870

W achc.org.au/

Access Community Services - Aitkenvale

ParentsNext helps eligible parents to plan and prepare for employment by the time their children go to school. It now operates in all non-remote areas of Australia.

As a ParentsNext provider, we work with parents to help them set education and employment goals, develop a pathway to achieve their goals and link them to services and activities in the local community.

Aitkenvale QLD 4814

W accesscommunity.org.au/

Access Community Services - Gateway Services

Access Community Services Limited works towards a cohesive community where everyone is valued and can fully participate in the social and economic life of the community.

Logan Central QLD 4114

W accesscommunity.org.au/

Access Community Services - Goodna

Access Community Services Limited works towards a cohesive community where everyone is valued and can fully participate in the social and economic life of the community.

Goodna QLD 4300

W accesscommunity.org.au/

Access Community Services - Logan

Settlement for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Mental Health support

Logan Central QLD 4114

W accesscommunity.org.au/

Access Community Services - Multicultural Sports Club

An initiative of Access Community Services Ltd, the MSC provides Entry Level Sports and Recreation Programs designed on a needs basis for community groups who are at risk of or experience barriers to participation in sport. Our programs are low-cost, culturally appropriate and inclusive, designed to increase participation in activity to support a healthy mind, body and community connection.

Kingston QLD 4114

W accesscommunity.org.au/

Access Recreation

We are a not for profit disability support service supporting children and adults in our community

West Rockhampton QLD 4700

W accessrec.org.au/

AccessCare

AccessCare is a not-for-profit provider of home care and support managed by Kingston City Council. We support people who are older, homeless, have disabilities and/or are carers.

We have developed a strong reputation over the past 20 years for supporting people, including those with complex needs. Our team of tertiary qualified Aged Care Advisers listen to what's important to you, supporting and empowering you to stay active and enjoy life.

We support people who are older or have disabilities and want to keep living at home, in Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington and Port Phillip.

Various locations around Australia

T 1300 819 200

E info@accesscare.org.au

W accesscare.org.au/

Accord Outreach

Supports clients who are at risk or experiencing Homelessness and/or Domestic Violence as well as supporting clients with CALD barriers.

Accordwest

Community based service which aims to provide individuals and families who may be marginalised with the opportunities and resources to be part of the community they live. This includes homelessness, community and transitional housing, prison reintegration services, out of home care, foster care and family support services including substance, reconnect, children and parenting support.

South Bunbury WA 6230

T 0897299000

W accordwest.com.au/

ACON Health

ACON Health provides Counselling and Care coordination services to members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people living with HIV.

Acquired Brain Injury Services

We embrace the unique needs of people with an Acquired Brain Injury and seek to be at the forefront of service provision, responding to clients’ needs to achieve equality of opportunities, empowerment and independence in all aspects of life.

Auburn NSW 2144

T 0293342247

E hello@abis.org.au

W abis.org.au/

ACSO - Reconnect - Traralgon

ACSO provides community based support for people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. The goal of ACSO is for clients to live productive crime free lives in their communities.

Richmond VIC 3121

W acso.org.au/

ACT Corrective Services - Reintegration Unit

The Reintegration Unit is a voluntary program that supports eligible people leaving custody with their transition back into the community. We focus on each individuals needs, and provide support in five core areas:
Accommodation, Basic needs, Community connections, Financial management and Health. We assist with Various Support, including:
• Clothing for day of release, rehab or work
• A release pack including bus tickets, grocery card, toiletries, and towel etc.,
• Transport on the day of release
• Training e.g., white card, asbestos awareness,
• Food bank vouchers
• Referrals and entry support to Rehabilitation services.

ACT Down Syndrome Association

The ACT Down Syndrome Association is a self help organisation formed in 1987 by a group of interested parents with a vision to form a resourceful, supportive and beneficial association for members with Down syndrome and their families living in the ACT and surrounding regions.

The core focus of the Association is to support families with a member who has Down syndrome, promote improvements in the quality of life in people with Down syndrome, and to stimulate within the wider community an awareness of the abilities and needs of people with Down syndrome.

Act for Kids - ASC Townsville

Assessment and Service Connect partners with families who are involved in an open investigation with Child Safety, to inform a family-focused assessment while providing support to increase safety and well-being and reduce the need for ongoing Child Safety intervention.

Douglas QLD 4354

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - Assessment and Service Connect

Act for Kids is an Australian not for-profit organisation providing professional therapy and support services for children and their families, operating independently of any government. In the Brisbane region, ASC is delivered by Act for Kids.
The purpose of our engagement is to understand your family’s strengths and needs in order to help keep your family together.

Pallara QLD 4110

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - BNIFS

Brisbane North Intensive Family Support Program

Kedron QLD 4031

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - BNIFS - West Burleigh

Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.

Act for Kids operates over 26 centres with a team of over 400 staff from Adelaide all the way up to the Cape York Peninsula. Our services have expanded to include integrated therapy, support for vulnerable families, special workshops to empower kids and safe houses in remote Aboriginal communities.

Labrador QLD 4215

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - ISP

The Act for Kids ISP Program works in partnership with the Department of Child Safety and other child protection services to provide holistic trauma-informed support to children in the child protection system.

Wooloowin QLD 4030

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - Mackay

Family and Child Connect

Family and Child Connect can help with a range of family and parenting challenges. We’ll talk with you about your situation and work out the type of support you might find helpful.

We can connect you to local services that can help with:

managing your child’s behaviour (e.g. skipping school, running away from home, homework, tantrums)
building better family relationships
stopping any violence at home
budgeting and managing money
alcohol, drug or gambling problems
housing, health care or access to other community or government services.
You can use this service as often as you need. There is no limit and no cost.

Every family is different so when you speak with us you will get advice and support specific to your situation.

Mackay QLD 4740

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - Maryborough

Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.

Maryborough QLD 4650

W actforkids.com.au/

Act for Kids - Rockhampton

Our Purpose
To prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
Our Vision
All kids have a safe and happy childhood, free from abuse and neglect.
Our Values
We are a professional, ethical team who is caring, courageous and collaborative.

The Intensive Family Support program (IFS) is provided in Rockhampton. IFS services are tailored for families that have multiple and complex needs. We can help with:
- addressing issues such as domestic violence, mental health and substance misuse
- developing stronger life skills such as setting routines, budgeting and managing the household
- parenting support and strategies to build positive family relationships
- managing stress to cope with daily pressures
- providing child health and wellbeing resources
- linking clients into services that support child development
- connecting clients with local services, playgroups and other social networks
- supporting families with their cultural needs
- anything else clients are worried about

Berserker QLD 4701

W actforkids.com.au/

ACT Grow Residential Rehabilitation

The ACT Grow house provides dual diagnosis residential rehabilitation for up to five people at a time.

Narrabundah ACT 2604

T 1800 558 268

W grow.org.au/

ACT Human Rights Commission

The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT.

The Commission:

- Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.

- Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.

- Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.

- Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.

- Advocates for and supports victims of crime.

Various locations around Australia

T 0262072374

W hrc.act.gov.au

ACT Together

ACT Together is a consortium created to provide quality services for children and young people in out-of-home care in the ACT. The requirements for children, young people and their carers varies due to the age groups: new born to 18 year old. Children and young people come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Bruce ACT 2617

T 02 61102200

W acttogether.org.au/

Active Refugee & Migrant Integration in Australia (ARMIA)

ARMIA aims to develop strategies and activities that will empower refugees and migrants to take their rightful, acknowledged and supported place in the Australian society, combat social isolation, especially in South East Queensland.

Sunnybank QLD 4109

W armia.com.au/

Actors' & Entertainers' Benevolent Fund of Qld Inc.

The ABD QLD support professional performing arts workers in times of crisis.

Our Vision
Where Queensland performing arts professionals turn when in crisis or in need.

Mission Statement
To assist performing arts professionals experiencing hardship.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

T 1300 656 513

E info@abfqld.com.au

W abfqld.com.au

Actscare Limited

Provides 30+ tonnes of food to persons in need per week
Provides housing for marginalised persons with mental health, disabilities and disengaged persons

Toowoomba QLD 4350

W actscare.com.au/

Adavale Lane Community Centre Incorporated

This organisation is a community Hall which is situated near Northparkes Mines in the Central West Region of NSW. The Hall is used for various meetings including Landcare, Northparkes Mines Neighbours meetings and the Rural Fire Service, which is in the process of building a shed to house the Coragery fire Truck on our premises. The hall is also used for social functions and gathers members from surrounding properties and the neighbouring towns of Parkes, Trundle, Bruie Plains and Peak Hill. Social Functions include gatherings for Xmas Parties, Camp Oven nights and BBQs.

Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice

Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) in Manly. A state-wide unit providing respite, symptom management and end-of-life care to young people aged 15-24 years old with a life limiting illness across NSW. This support extends to their families/carers with accommodation, counselling and bereavement support. AYAH also supports families with post-death care of a young person with life limiting illness.

ADRA Community Pantry Townsville

We operate every Friday from our church hall where clients on concession cards or those who are struggling financially can come and be registered and receive a food parcel consisting of basic pantry items, fresh produce as it is available and bread. As well as the Friday operation, we deliver food hampers to those unable to attend or who are in emergency situations. Each week we distribute between 80 and 100 boxes. Our food is sourced from a number of supermarkets, small businesses and Food Relief NQ. We rely heavily on donations of food and money as we receive only modest support from other sources. Although much of the food is donated, a significant amount is also purchased in order to keep a good balance of staples in the hampers. Since virus restrictions were enforced, our Friday operation has been changed. Now we pre-pack boxes and deliver to clients in the car park. This ensures minimal contact between clients and volunteers. We have 28 staff all of whom are volunteers.

ADRA Victoria

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

ADRA Australia works as part of the global ADRA network. Through this network, our reach extends into more than 130 countries. We work with communities in Australia and overseas to help them to lift themselves out of poverty, creating a brighter future.

Wahroonga NSW 2076

W vic.adventist.org.au/adra/

Adult & Teen Challenge

We provide residential restoration for those in the community struggling with addiction. We provide support for families and community education for those who have loved ones caught in addiction.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia - WA

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the only official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ADRA Australia works as part of the global ADRA network, which extends into more than 120 countries. We exist to restore relationships so that people thrive in a
world not only created but also living in God’s image. We work to inspire and collaborate with others to responsibly facilitate transformational development and relief projects overseas and in Australia. Our Mission is Working with people in poverty
and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA Australia provides a number of programs and projects throughout Australia including: Emergency Relief, Community Cafe - meals programs, Community Gardens, Community Pantries, Refugee Settlement, Youth Resilience, Connecting Seniors, and other service projects through the community.

Welshpool WA 6106

W adra.org.au/

Afghan Women's Organisation Victoria Inc.

The Afghan Women’s Organisation Victoria (AWOV), are a non-profit organisation established in 2009 by a group of passionate women, eager to bridge the systemic and cultural gaps faced by Afghan women and children in Australia. Since 2009, we have provided Afghan women and girls with the culturally and linguistically appropriate support, services, programs and toolkits to build their collective and individual capacity and strengths. Afghan Women’s Organisation Victoria is a unique: Afghan women working for in empowerment, community engagement, services and aid projects.

Dandenong VIC 3175

T 1300 846 799

E info@awov.org.au

W awov.org.au

Afri-Aus Care Inc

Afri-Aus Care is an incorporated community charity organisation founded by Selba-Gondoza Luka in 2015. Located in Springvale South.
Afri-Aus Care consists of a group of diverse professionals who provide support services to migrant people from African and other CALD backgrounds, who are or may be at risk of experiencing complex, diverse, and intersectional issues.
Afri-Aus Care uses the Concept of Ubuntu and the Positive Change Model. We offer intense biopsychosocial and wellbeing risk assessment, engage in casework and counselling, legal/court support, education, training and employment pathways, referral processes to other organizations, mental health support, drug and alcohol diversion services, youth support, domestic violence support and youth crime prevention.
Afri-Aus Care uses a Peer to Peer Restorative Triangle Framework which enables youth to become Positive Change Makers.
Afri-Aus Care is working with the University of Melbourne on a number of research and evaluation projects with the aim of coming up with Evidence-based materials. Please check the link below
https://socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/areia#research


Springvale South VIC 3172

T 0433526553

E info@afri-auscare.org

W afri-auscare.org

Agape Outreach inc

Agape Outreach Inc is a Christian organisation making a difference in the lives of hurting, broken and disenfranchised people. We show love first in actions and ultimately become one huge family.

Agape looks to be the hands of Jesus through our actions, support and love. We are not affiliated with a church. Agape is run with my heart for Jesus (the founder, Theresa’s) and nothing more. No church services, no praying over meals, no preaching, just love, and action. Volunteers just like clients are welcome from all walks of life and beliefs both churched and unchurched people.

It is up to us, individually to make the decision to help others and then actually do it, without any expectations of return.

We offer, food relief, Case Management, showers and laundry facilities, drug and alcohol programs, psychology, clothing and hot meals to people sleeping rough from Tweed to the Gold Coast.

AgBiz Assist

AgBiz Assist provides rural and small business financial counselling services to farm and small businesses in rural and regional areas of North East Victoria and bordering areas in Southern New South Wales. Our charity assist people reliant on farms and small business who are experiencing financial stress by providing direct relief such as grocery cards and other necessary assistance.
AgBiz Assist also assists rural communities to recover from the effects of natural and economic disasters.

Wodonga VIC 3690

W agbizassist.org.au/

Age Matters

Age Matters supports older people who are homeless, isolated and at risk. As a division of IRT Group, our mission is to engage the community so all older people can life independent, purposeful and connected lives.

Various locations around Australia

T 0242218642

E info@agematters.org.au

W agematters.org.au

Aged Care Placement Services

Aged Care Placement Services helps senior Australian's that are experiencing homelessness find affordable rental accommodation. We also help them implement ongoing support services to help them live independently in their homes.

Aitkenvale State School Community Hub

Our Community Hub at Aitkenvale State School is a welcoming place where families from diverse backgrounds, particularly mother with pre-school children, come to connect, share and learn.

Aitkenvale QLD 4814

T 0744212333

W aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au

ALARA QLD Limited

ALARA QLD Limited provides a range of support services for people with a disability and their carers and older Australians residing in the Ipswich, Somerset and Lockyer areas.

Alawa Aboriginal Corporation

Alawa Aboriginal Corporation provides services to ;
Children - aged 6 to under 15, Unemployed persons
Adults - aged 65 and over, Males, Females, People at risk of homelessness / people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , Youth - 15 to under 25 and People with disabilities

Katherine NT 0852

W alawa.org.au/

Alawa Primary School

We are a primary school in Darwin with 300 students. We have a large Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Various locations around Australia

W alawaprimary.nt.edu.au/

Albany Community Legal Centre

We are an independent not for profit community organisation. We provide legal information and advice, Tenant Advocacy and Disability Advocacy. Our services are directed to those community members who would not otherwise be able to access legal and advocacy services.

Albany WA 6330

T 0898428566

W albanyclc.com.au

Albany Halfway House Association Inc.

Albany Halfway House Association Inc. is a not-for profit organisation providing community-based support to adults in the Great Southern region of Western Australia with recovery-focused services in mental health tailored to meet participant needs. We offer a range of services which include residential rehabilitation accommodation, transitional housing, outreach services and NDIS services. For more than 38 years, Albany Halfway House Association Inc. has championed mental health support services for people living with a mental illness, supported short – medium term accommodation and outreach support in their home. Services and support are delivered by skilled and trained staff specialising in psychosocial support. Emphasis is focussed on ensuring participants receive flexible and individualised service based on the participants recovery goals.

Albany Youth Support Association

AYSA is an organisation that supports youth from 12-21 years of age who are at risk in the local community.

Young House: An 8 bedroom crisis accommodation facility for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, staffed 24/7.

Albany Youth Outreach / Denmark Youth Outreach: Young people aged between 12 and 18 who are in crisis or experiencing a difficult journey through adolescence can access the support of our qualified youth workers.

Navig8: Assisting young people who have lived in child protection care, foster care or group homes. They are given the tools to live independently in the community.

Reconnect: Assisting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to reconcile with their family within a safe and supportive environment.

Open Access: An after-school program that provides a safe, supportive space where young people can get creative and bring ideas to life three afternoons a week.

Centennial Park WA 6330

T 08 98422082

W aysa.org.au/

Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre

Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre is a co-educational learning community catering for young people between 14 and 25 years of age. Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre offers a families program and young parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Young people are enrolled in either junior or senior and are registered for the Queensland Certificate of Education through the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

Albert Park Public School

Albert Park PS is a small primary school within the Lismore NSW community. Our community was severely impacted by the recent flooding disaster, many of our families have lost everything. Any donations to help support our families would be greatly appreciated.

Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau Inc

Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau aims to increase and foster volunteering within the local community and regional areas. We assist newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants through the Department of Home Affairs Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program up to 5 years from arrival in Australia. Our aim is to improve accessibility for people from humanitarian backgrounds to participate in Australian society by breaking down cultural barriers.

Lavington NSW 2641

E reception@vrb.org.au

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Aldridge State High School

Education of students in Years 7 to 12

ALECOMM (Australian Legislative Ethics Commission)

Australian Legislative Ethics Commission assists people in need, particularly indigenous families, in Alice Springs.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W alecomm.com

Alex Makes Meals

Alex Makes Meals is a food relief kitchen network specialised in delivering the kind of food relief communities need most. By focussing on the local, we're able to deliver food that changes lives to those that need it most.

Alexandra Community Hub

Facilitating local opportunities for learning, community activities & services.
Alexandra Community Hub (ACH) offers a variety of programs and services to support our local and district community. These include & are not limited to being Services Australia Agency (Centrelink etc), Neighbourhood House with activities to support personal development, connection and community activities, As a Registered Training Organisation ad Learn Local Department of Education provide we run both Nationally accredited and pre-accredited courses. We host the Murrindindi L2P Program to support disadvantage learner drivers gain driving hours. ACH hires & provides facilities, equipment & space for outside support organisation's such as the Biggest Morning Tea & other NFP groups. We work with Salvocare to provide emergency relief. Our community & community garden supports the exchange & giving of fresh & pantry food items. ACH will also assist in auspicing, for community group for local benefit.

Alfred Health - Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service

HOPS provide specialist mental health intervention for homeless people who do not readily engage with mental health services.

Alice Springs Baptist Church

We run a kid's club once a fortnight for indigenous kids and their families.

Ciccone NT 0870

W alicebaptist.org/

Alice Springs Youth Accommodation & Support Services Inc

We are the only youth specific charity in the Northern Territory. We have been a registered charity since 1990. We have 4 shelters and a Drop In Centre.

The ASYASS model has many components focusing on early intervention, brief interventions, intensive case management and life skills development. Our 4 shelters service young people 10 to 24 years of age. We have a Crisis Refuge, a Mums and Bubs Refuge that assists young mothers, a House devoted to Complex needs and Transitional housing. The Drop In centre provides out reach and a number of services including clothing, food and assistance to access school, work and medical facilities.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W asyass.org.au/

Frequently asked questions

Dedicated support services

In addition to the search function above that allows you to identify relevant organisations near you, listed below are a range of organisations, services and government resources that may be able to help you.

Some of these organisations may not be registered with GIVIT. We’ve compiled the list below to ensure you get relevant and tailored support for your situation, regardless of whether that includes donated items and services through GIVIT.

You can use the search function above to check if an organisation listed below is registered with GIVIT.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.

 

Disaster and emergency recovery

If a natural disaster or emergency event has impacted you, please visit your state or territory government’s disaster support page to see what assistance is available, including disaster payments, grants and financial aid.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

Australian Capital Territory Government

You can also access information via national resources - National Emergency Management Authority and Services Australia.

 

Domestic and family violence

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.

If you have experienced or are at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). 1800 RESPECT is also contactable via text, online chat or video call and is available 24 hours.

 

Financial hardship

The National Debt Helpine provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling via phone or live chat, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 1800 007 007.

Mob Strong Debt Helpline is a free advice service about money matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They can be contacted on 1800 808 488, Monday to Friday.

 

Homelessness

If you’re experiencing or at risk of homelessness, you can find homeless shelters near you by searching on the Ask Izzy website.

Your state or territory government can also help. Listed below are the options by state or territory.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

Mental health, depression or anxiety

If you or someone else’s life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000.

You can access 24/7 crisis support by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also contact Lifeline via text or online chat.

You can talk to a counsellor 24/7 through Beyond Blue. You can also access brief counselling with Beyond Blue via online chat.

If you’re a young person aged 12-25, you can talk to a trained clinician, you can contact Headspace 7 days a week between 9am and 1pm by calling 1800 650 890 or via online chat.

 

First Nations Australians

If you’re a First Nations Australian and you are going through a tough time, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.

 

Children or young people experiencing hardship

Children and young people aged 5 – 25 can access support through Kids Helpline by calling 1800 55 1800 or through online chat 24/7.

 

People living with disability

The Disability Gateway is an Australian Government service to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers find the support they need. They can be contacted on 1800 643 787, Monday to Friday.

 

Refugees and asylum seekers

If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker and you need help, you can contact the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on 03 9326 6066 Monday to Friday for support.

 

People struggling with addiction

The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is a 24/7 service that provides free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. You can call them on 1800 250 015.

Alternatively, Alcohol & Drug Counselling Online offers 24/7 online chat counselling.

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