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CrossCulture Church of Christ Point Cook Inc.

We do Foodbank Ministry every Sundays between 1p-2p at the church carpark.

We started this ministry Sept 2020, at the beginning in average we are serving between 20-30 families. However since July 2021 the demand has increased exponentially, at the moment we are serving between 70-90 families.

We are also regularly supporting IWinAus which helping 6-8 families who are struggling financially/legal/visa issue. IWinAus pickup the pre-pack boxes from us and drop them off to these families.

Every Sunday, we try to provide fresh fruit and vegetables, tin foods, baby products (nappies and formula), and other dry food like pasta, rice, long life milk, etc

Crossenvale Community Group INC

Our community house provides support to local residents in the area of our house and the wider community of Echuca. Our house is a resource and support to our public housing tenants. We provide food relief, arts & craft groups, room hire, free hygiene products (share the dignity bags, pads). Cuppa and chat, garden, community lunch programs. We host family and community events.

CrossLife - a Baptist Church

CrossLife - a Baptist Church has three campuses on the Gold Coast. Southport campus has opened a Food Pantry since COVID on Thursdays and Fridays to those in need in the local area.
We are committed to helping our community through times of difficulty and stress. This COVID Crisis has put a lot of us in exceptional positions.
As part of our ministry as CrossLife Southport, we are here to extend our hand to those in need.

Crosslinks

Crosslinks is a not-for-profit organisation that has proudly supported people with disabilities since 1996. Our team of more than 220 staff provide disability support services to hundreds of people all over the Perth metropolitan area from our base in Midland. Our services include Community Participation, Adult & Youth Social Clubs, Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation, and Support Coordination.

We are a NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) registered provider so you can be assured that our services and supports meet the level of quality and safety in the NDIS Practice Standards. Also, as a not-for-profit organization, our profits are invested back into delivering and improving the services we offer participants.

Crossways Community Services

Crossways is a Christian based charitable organisation that offers a range of support and services to the community. We have a cafe, opshop and a low cost food pantry. We also provide emergency relief in the way of bills and food to clients residing in the City of Armadale and the Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale

Kelmscott WA 6111

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Crossways Lutheran School

Education from ELC to year 10

Crow's Nest State School

Provide education to students from prep to year ten.
Provide uniforms for families doing it tough.
Support members of our school community in different ways.

Croydon Community School

State School

Croydon VIC 3136

W croydoncs.vic.edu.au/

Croydon Hills Primary School

State School

Croydon Hills VIC 3136

W croydonhps.vic.edu.au/

Croydon Primary School

State School

Croydon VIC 3136

W croydonps.vic.edu.au/

Croydon Special Development School

State School

Croydon South VIC 3136

W croydonsds.vic.edu.au/

Cudal Central Incorporated

Cudal Central is a group that aims to develop community facilities and create business opportunities

Cudal Community Children's Centre

We are a not for profit community based preschool and childcare centre offering education and care to approximately 50 children in the Cudal district.

Cudal NSW 2864

W cudalchildrenscentre.com.au/

Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre

We are a not for profit, registered charitable Aboriginal organisation located on the South Coast of NSW in the Shoalhaven. We provide advocacy and support, as well as allied health, social and emotional wellbeing programs and Early learning services to local Aboriginal Child and their families and communities.

Nowra NSW 2541

W cullunghutti.org.au/

Cumnock Village Preschool

The preschool is a community based not for profit organisation which is administered by a voluntary parent management committee. Their role is to work with the staff to ensure the efficient running of the service. All parents automatically become members of the preschool upon enrollment.

We are funded by both your fees and by DEC. This money is managed by our management committee. We are a not for profit organisation, which means that all monies are returned to the running of the preschool.

Cumnock NSW 2867

W cumnockpreschool.com/

Cura Community Services

Supporting people over 65 and NDIS , giving services according their needs

Cure EB Charity Foundation Limited

At Cure EB Foundation, our mission is clear and unwavering: To provide hope, treatments and ultimately, a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). We are dedicated to relentlessly pursuing research initiatives, raising awareness, and advocating for those affected by EB. Our commitment to excellence drives us to lead the way in advancing treatments and improving the lives of individuals living with this challenging condition.

Together, we strive to make a world where EB is no longer a burden, but a memory.

Each day we are one step closer to making an EB free world a reality.

Melbourne VIC 3000

T 0413636766

E info@cureeb.org.au

W cureeb.org.au/

Currie Crescent Community Centre

The Canberra Baptist Church has been part of the Kingston community since 1929. To enhance our connection with the community, we established the Currie Crescent Community Centre in 2015. It provides an avenue for members of the Church and people of the local community to come together to socialise, learn and enjoy.

Kingston ACT 2604

W canbap.org/

Currumbin Community Special School

We are a state school for children with special needs. We employ a Community Liaison Offer to assist our families who are struggling financially.

Currumbin Waters QLD 4223

T 0755599333

E cvand241@eq.edu.au

W currumbinspecs.eq.edu.au/

CVGT Employment - ParentsNext Ringwood

Delivers employment services for vulnerable cohorts. Our specific program delivers services to parents of young children, helping to set goals and address barriers to future employment such as health care, education, childcare, and various social barriers like domestic and family violence and homelessness/risk of homelessness.

Ringwood VIC 3134

W cvgt.com.au

CWA of NSW - Coffs Harbour Branch

The Country Women's Association is a volunteer non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the conditions and welfare of women & families especially in rural and remote areas. The CWA is non-party-political and non-sectarian, and provides a direct voice between country women and all levels of government. Locally the CWA helps with local community projects & assisting families in need as well as many other ongoing projects.

CWA of NSW - Delungra Branch

The Delungra branch of the CWA has recently renewed and revitalised our branch. From a core of just four members, we have grown to nearly 20 members in one year. This group of women is passionate about helping our community, particularly through the difficult past few months.

CWA of NSW - Glen Innes Branch

voluntary committemnt to families

CWA of NSW - Glenreagh Branch

We are a charitable organisation helping those in the community and surrounding areas.

Glenreagh NSW 2450

W cwaofnsw.org.au/

CWA of NSW - Inverell Sunrise Branch

Supporting rural women and their families

Various locations around Australia

W cwaofnsw.org.au

CWAATSICH

Aboriginal Health service

Roma QLD 4455

T 07 46543277

W cwaatsich.org.au/

Cyrenian House

Cyrenian House is a not-for profit organisation founded in 1981 and is one of the leading alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service provider in Australia.

Perth WA 6000

T 08 93289200

W cyrenianhouse.com/

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a chronic lifelong progressive disease leading to an early death. It is a degenerative condition that affects many parts of the body's systems, including lungs and digestion. People with CF need to do twice daily physiotherapyand take a regime of medications along with other treatments. At Cystic Fibrosis Qld we support the person with CF as well as their family. We provide counselling, financial support, education and training to people affected by CF.

Kedron QLD 4031

W cfqld.org.au/

Dainere's Rainbow

Dainere’s Rainbow Brain Tumour Research Fund was established in memory of and as a legacy to Dainere in conjunction with The Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation to support the research of the devoted Associate Professor David Ziegler and his team who are working towards improving the outcomes for all children diagnosed with brain tumours.

Mitchell ACT 2911

W schf.org.au/

DAISI Services Limited

DAISI is a community-based organisation that provides information, advice, support and services for individuals living with disabilities, seniors, those experiencing disadvantage, and carers. Established in 1992, DAISI delivers information, resources and assistance to people across the Far North Coast in NSW and Southeast QLD. Established in response to the lack of information and advice on support and services available for people living with a disability, DAISI has expanded its reach to include addressing the needs of seniors, people who are experiencing disadvantage, those from culturally and linguistically diverse and non-English speaking backgrounds, grandparents caring for their grandchildren and carers.

Ballina NSW 2478

T 1800800340

E info@daisi.asn.au

W daisi.asn.au

Dalby Family Support Association Inc.

Dalby Family Support Association is a free service funded by the Queensland Government Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women to provide an accessible confidential service to families in the Dalby community who find themselves in vulnerable situations and need immediate support.

Dalby QLD 4405

W dalbyfamilysupport.org.au/

DAMEC - Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre

Odyssey House New South Wales was founded in 1977 by Sydney businessman, Walter McGrath, following the death of his son from a heroin overdose. From humble beginnings, Odyssey House NSW has since grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most successful rehabilitation services; over the past 40 years we have helped more than 35,000 people turn their lives around.

Today Odyssey House offers Community Programs and Residential Programs as well as the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program.

Our Community Programs include Alcohol and other drug counselling, mental health services as well as family and parent support programs in locations across Sydney.

Our Residential Programs include withdrawal and residential rehabilitation programs, mental health programs, a Parent’s and Children’s Program and specialised group services, as well as numeracy and literacy education; family/relationship issues; domestic violence and other trauma, parental drug use; and physical and mental health problems.

Dance for Parkinson's Australia

Dance for Parkinson’s Australia (DPA) provides high quality services to people living with PD, partners, carers, friends, and the broader community of seniors. Established in 2013, our goal is to provide opportunities to improve quality of life and encourage arts, health and well-being in creative ageing. Our primary activities focus on providing low-cost dance classes for the Parkinson’s community and beyond.We also provide training and professional development. For people living with Parkinson's disease, rigorous dance classes led by trained professional teaching artists are becoming internationally acknowledged as an important, beneficial, movement-based therapeutic intervention that is supported by published research.Partnerships and connections have been developed across the arts and health sectors and include the Queensland Ballet, DanceNorth, the Sydney Opera House,Sydney Dance Company, Belconnen Arts Centre, Ausdance, state Parkinson’s organisations, and leading neurologist.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800954382

E dance@dancepdau.org

W dancepdau.org

Dandaragan Primary School

We are a small country school based in Dandaragan. 145km north of Perth. We have 59 students enrolled. We are committed to working hard and providing a loving and caring environment for our students. As we are in the country we do have to pay more for excursions, incursions, camps and interm swimming lessons as there is always a travel component added to the final price. We always strive to give our students the a wide variety of experiences - the same as you would receive in a bigger city school.

Dandelion Support Network

The Dandelion Support Network is a group of volunteers who believe in compassion, acceptance, support and sustainability. Our members collect and sort pre-loved nursery equipment and childrens clothes for distribution through local support agencies.

Taren Point NSW 2229

W dandelionsupport.org.au

Dandelions WA Inc

Whether it be through one of our Kindness Kits filled with toiletries, underwear, thongs, t-shirt, shorts and tracksuits or via a specific wish received from another like-minded not for profit charitable agency, community group or individual, our purpose is to provide what is needed for anyone impacted by homelessness, poverty, domestic/family violence, health issues, bushfire or drought, unemployment, etc. We have provided baby baths for a program assisting new mums in remote WA communities; back to school kits for over 6750 WA school children in January 2023; canvas shoes for indigenous cultural education; chainsaws for families impacted by the WA bushfires in early 2021 as well as a commercial washing machine for the fire station in Wooroloo; and thousands of kindness kits to individuals and families since inception in October 2020.

Various locations around Australia

T 0400061953

E admin@dandelionswa.org.au

W dandelionswa.org.au

Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service Inc.

We provide emergency relief to people in the Dandenong Ranges in the form of food, foods vouchers, payment of essential bills, fuel vouchers, prescription medicine, advocacy, information and referrals. We get referrals from GP's Centrelink and job network agencies. People can also self refer.

Dandenong SECU - Monash Health

The Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is a 50 bed unit based at Dandenong Hospital that provides medium to long-term inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for people who have continuous and severe symptoms of mental illness.

Dandenong VIC 3175

W monashhealth.org/

Darwin Aboriginal Islander Women's Shelter - Outreach Service

DAIWS Outreach service provide safe and supporting accommodation to women and children escaping- fleeing Domestic/ Family & sexual violence. The Outreach service provide a continuality holistic wrap around case management service moving forward for women who have been accommodated in our shelters and support offered to the wider community. Clients are encouraged to participate in our tailored DFSV educational programs and their healing of trauma journey

Various locations around Australia

W areyousafeathome.org.au/services/daiws/

Darwin Indigenous Men's Services Inc

We offer counselling services: anger management, alcohol and drug counselling, family violence sessions, good parenting tips as well as employment and career advice, cultural camps, work activities, educational opportunities, family reunification, music classes and a yarning circle for men just to be around and with each other to share their challenges and successes.

Coconut Grove NT 0810

W dims.org.au/

Darwin Skills Development Scheme

Darwin Skills Development Scheme, assists people with a disability, illness, injury and/or associated barriers to secure employment opportunities.

The services we provide include:

Assistance to clients:
• Pre-employment training
• Job search support
• Job placement support
• On the job support and training
Assistance to employers:
• Access to selected government approved funding
• Job design
• Job maintenance support
• Job ready candidates
• On the job employee assistance


Coconut Grove NT 0810

T 0889489999

E Info@dsds.org.au

W dsds.org.au

Dawn House Incorporated

Dawn House Women's Shelter provides a safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence in their homes or community

Various locations around Australia

T 08 8945 1388

W dawnhouse.org.au

Daylesford Community Op Shop

We are a 100% volunteer, Nor for Profit Benevolent Charity that assists those in necessitous circumstances & financial hardship.

Days for Girls Australia Limited

We provide opportunities for women to come together to chat, discuss life, share sewing skills while sewing reusable, sustainable menstrual kits for distribution to women and girls who do not have easy access, geographically or economically, to purchase menstrual products. An education programme on menstrual health is also provided as the kits are distributed. The use of these kits enables girls to remain in school during their periods minimising interruption to their education and thus providing opportunities for gainful employment opportunities.

DCHDE - Housing & Homelessness - Gympie

Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy assist people and families in need of a housing solution, sustaining or gaining new tenancies and referrals to supporting agencies. Most recently we are supporting people and families that have been affected by the recent weather events (floods) in February and May 2022.

DCSSDS - Child Safety Service Centre - Beenleigh

Regional Office

Beenleigh QLD 4207

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

DCSSDS - Ripley

Department of Child Safety, Southern Downs Centre - Ripley

DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Beaudesert

Child Safety Service Centre

Beaudesert QLD 4285

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Cairns

Child Safety Service Centre

Cairns QLD 4870

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Gladstone

Child Safety Service Centre

Gladstone QLD 4680

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Labrador

Labrador Child Safety Service Centre

Labrador QLD 4215

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Mt Gravatt

Provides support for families and children in need

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

Deadly Connections Community & Justice Services Inc.

Deadly Connections positively disrupts intergenerational disadvantage, grief, loss, trauma by providing holistic, culturally responsive interventions and services to First Nations people and communities, particularly those who have been impacted by the child protection and/or justice systems.

Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation (DIYDG)

DIYDG is a youth and family focused organisation founded, designed and empowered by First Nations young people.

Our young people see, hear and feel a system that is failing to support the growth and development of their peers, their families and their wider community.

DIYDG strengthens our family unit, to ensure we continue the legacy of the leaders before us. We stand on the shoulders of giants.

Dear Dyslexic Foundation

Dear Dyslexic Foundation (DDF) is a dyslexic-led grassroots, social enterprise with charitable status. Established in 2017 it has been the leader in changing the narrative for adults with dyslexia across Australia.

Since its conception, it has given a voice to the once-voiceless by disrupting the norm and making significant contributions to this space. Our vision is to empower young people and adults with learning disabilities to reach their full potential.

The Meerkat Fund has been established in honour of our patron Victoria, who was known as the Meerkat at her schools for always popping up unannounced! The fund aims to provide financial assistance for individuals and families who cannot access vital diagnostic services and educational support. Despite dyslexia being one of the largest disability groups, it does not receive any funding, so the Meerkat Fund is committed to helping.

Deception Bay Flexible Learning Centre

Deception Flexible Learning Centre is a school that caters to young people who are at risk and or at a disadvantage of leaving school. It provides a safe environment to continue their education, by building authentic relationships with young people and their families, supporting and celebrating the uniqueness and dignity of each young person.

Deception Bay QLD 4508

W edmundrice.org/

Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre

Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre is a catalyst in the community for empowering local people to achieve their goals and advocate for change on issues that impact on our people and community. We do this by supporting and providing services, activities and initiatives that include and enhances social inclusion and employment opportunities.

Deception Bay QLD 4508

W dbnc.org.au

Deception Bay North State School

A primary school with students that require assistance with school uniforms and supplies.

Deception Bay QLD 4508

W deceptionbaynorthss.eq.edu.au/

Deepwater School Of Arts

The Hall Trust is a voluntary group of volunteers assisting our community

Defence Shed Port Adelaide

Providing support to current and ex-Serving Defence and Emergency Services personnel and their families through hands on programs that encourage health and wellbeing. We also run a small contingency fund to help people in emergencies.

Port Adelaide SA 5015

W defenceshedportadelaide.teamapp.com

Defenders For Hope

Defenders for Hope is an Australian charity that helps people with Domestic violence, homeless and mental health.
Our programs
Starter Packs Program – Items to start a fresh house eg: kettle, toaster, Towels
Shield Packs Program – For the homeless with torch, thongs, sunscreen, go card etc
Defenders Packs Program -emergency packs for children with 3 days supply of clothes
Women or men’s packs Program- with toiletries and 3 days of clothes
Back to school packs Program-school bag, lunch box, books ,pencils etc
Mental health Defenders Box -aimed at high school students promote mental health and tolerance.
Sensory Defenders Bag Program - these are items that kids can play with that calm them down, these bags are used for Police and first responders
AND MORE
These programs will be delivered to local shelters, schools, hospitals, child safety, other organisations and our clients.

Delegate Progress Association

The Delegate Progress Association is the overarching community organisation in the Delegate area. Formed in 1970, it is run by a volunteer committee who meet once a month or more frequently if required. Over the last 46 years we have been actively involved with development of the town and recognise the need to be proactive in stimulating both social and economic development. We currently run tourism assets (accommodation, art galleries, museum) and community assets (Community Technology Centre, Delegate Arts Centre, library) and produce a monthly newsletter forwarded Australia wide.

Denmark Community Resource Centre

Since 1996, the Denmark Community Resource centre has been a meeting place for locals and a resource for everyone. The CRC employs locals, provides traineeships and exists to support the community.
Our key services are:
Room and equipment hire
Administration services
Training
Printing facilities and High-speed internet
IT support
Centrelink and some Medicare services
Connection to third party providers
Hardship Support : Food pantry, vouchers, shower and laundry facilities, some accommodation relief, gas bottle subsidy, wood delivery.

Department of Child Safety - Mackay

Child Safety Service Centre

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Brisbane

Disability Services

South Brisbane QLD 4101

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Caboolture

Child protection

Caboolture QLD 4510

W csyw.qld.gov.au/

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Central Queensland

Child Protection

Rockhampton QLD 4700

W csyw.qld.gov.au/

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Emerald

Working with families to keep children safe.

Emerald QLD 4720

T 07 4986 8500

W csyw.qld.gov.au

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Forest Lake

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.

Forest Lake QLD 4078

W csyw.qld.gov.au/

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Innisfail

Government

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Loganlea

Loganlea Child Safety Centre

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Mermaid Beach

age group newborns to 18yo of male and female

Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Nerang

Nerang CSSC - Gold Coast Assessment & In Home Service

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Rockhampton

Child Safety, Youth and Women

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Stones Corner

Child Protection

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Toowoomba North

Child Safety Service Centre

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Wacol

Youth Detention Centre - Wacol

Wacol QLD 4076

W dcssds.qld.gov.au/

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Inala

Queensland Government department

Inala QLD 4077

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Ipswich South

Queensland Government department

Ipswich QLD 4305

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Logan Central

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Logan Central Child Safety Service Centre provides statutory child protection services.

Woodridge QLD 4114

T +61730947400

W cyjma.qld.gov.au/

Department of Communities - (Disability Services) - South Lake

Disability Services

South Lake WA 6164

W dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au/

Department of Communities - Cannington Child Protection Office

Cannington District Child Protection office.

Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support - South Hedland

Child Safety, Family support, Supporting families in crisis.

Various locations around Australia

W docs.gov.au

Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support Kununurra

CPFS works proactively with families to build safety around children and prevent the need for children to enter the out-of-home-care system. CPFS also support children and young people who are in out-of-home care to thrive by working with community sector organisations and foster carers to provide them with a safe, stable environment.

CPFS provide and fund a range of child safety and family support services throughout the state including assessing and investigating child abuse and neglect including mandatory reports of child abuse, Working with Children Checks, fostering and adoption services, counselling and outreach programs, crisis accommodation, homelessness services, and emergency services support.

Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support Midland

Child Protection and Family Support services as part of the Department of Communities

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - Brisbane & Redlands

The Department of Communities - Community Recovery Branch offers a range of recovery services and assistance measures to help people who have been impacted by Disasters in Queensland, including: - Financial assistance - Emotional wellbeing and support services - Information, referrals and advice.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

T 1800173349

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - Central Qld

Provide support to individuals and families experiencing hardship after disasters.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800173349

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - Far North Queensland

Providing Human and Social Recovery support to the following local disaster management groups:
Cairns
Cassowary Coast
Yarrabah
Douglas
Mareeba
Tablelands
Etheridge
Croydon
Cook
Wujal Wujal
Hope Vale
Kowanyama
Pormpuraaw
Aurukun
Mapoon
Northern Peninsula Area
Torres Shire
Torres Strait Islands regional
Lockhart River
Weipa
Napranum



Hope Vale QLD 4895

T 1800173349

W chde.qld.gov.au/

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - North Coast Region

The Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy offers a range of recovery services and assistance measures to help people who have been impacted by Disasters in Queensland, including:

- Financial assistance
- Emotional wellbeing and support services
- Information, referrals and advice.

Maroochydore QLD 4558

W communityrecovery.qld.gov.au/

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - North Qld

Community Recovery

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - South East Qld

Department of Communities - South East - includes Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast - office is at Robina

Logan City QLD 4114

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - South West Qld

We are focused on improving the lives of Queenslanders by increasing social, economic and digital inclusion. Our vision is to create thriving communities where all Queenslanders have pathways to a safe and stable place to live and enjoy high levels of social and economic wellbeing, supported by a strong digital economy and vibrant arts sector.

Ipswich QLD 4305

T 1800 173 349

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - Community Recovery Hotline

Provide support to individuals and families experiencing hardship after disasters.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800173349

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - CPFS Kalgoorlie

Child Protection and Family Support

Department of Communities - Midwest Gascoyne

The Department of Communities is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing.

Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) - Armadale

The Department of Communities protects and cares for Western Australian children and young people who are in need, and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.

Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) - Fremantle

The Department provides a range of child safety and family support services to Western Australian individuals, children and their families.

Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) - Joondalup

DCP is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of WA's most vulnerable children and young people and also supports individuals and families at risk or in crisis

Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) - Karratha

Child Safety and family support

Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) - Mirrabooka

Mirrabooka Office supports families and children with Child Protection concerns, as part of this support we provide intensive work with families to promote the protection of children within their families and communities.

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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