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Gallawah Foundation

Gallawah Supports community with a Disability, at risk of entering the justice system. Participants with Mental Health, complexed disability, addiction, behaviours, in out of home care, foster care, aged care, Homelessness and in Prison living with a disability.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 1800497183

W gallawah.com.au

Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation

Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) is a not-for-profit, Australian registered charity and Approved Research Institute (ARI) committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our veterans and their families.
While our core focus is enhancing veteran health, our research stands to deliver significant benefit to the wider Australian community. Our focus is on innovative and clinically relevant research aimed at delivering real-world applications, but we cannot do it alone.
GMRF receives no government funding. All our research is funded by generous donors, community groups and likeminded corporations.

Greenslopes QLD 4120

W gallipoliresearch.com.au/

Ganggalah Church

Ganggalah is a local church in the Tweed Shire, who's mandate is to reach out and support the Indigenous community in our districts.

Tweed Heads South NSW 2486

T 07 55247856

E church@ganggalah.com

W ganggalah.com

Gap Youth and Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

We provide activities and programs in a safe, creative and inspiring environment that nurtures and encourages young people, families and the community to grow through knowing, valuing and respecting the past to guide us in self determining our future.

Alice Springs NT 0870

T 0889523927

E info@gyc.org.au

W gyc.org.au

GAPDL Communities for Children

Gladstone Region Communities for Children is a family-friendly program funded by the Federal Government's Department of Social Services.

Communities for Children are committed to their vision 'Living, learning and growing together for stronger families and stronger futures.' Working with the community, we want to empower families to function more effectively, advocating that parents and carers have the most critical role to play in their child's health, well being and education.

We want to ensure families have access to the necessary support resources and networks that will help develop a stronger family friendly culture.

The Communities for Children program supports children and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds. We aim to assist parents, carers and early childhood professionals to gain access to information, resources and training. Together... we can move forward into a culture of stronger families and stronger futures.

South Gladstone QLD 4680

T 0749728203

E c4cadmin@gapdl.com.au

W gladstonec4c.org.au

Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation

The name ‘Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan’ was derived from the three language groups: Kullari, Malarabah, and Wirnan. The name means ‘big mob of people getting together to do something’.

Garnduwa is a non-for-profit organisation delivering self sustainable sports and recreation for young people in remote communities across the Kimberley.

We have four regional offices in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra, working directly with remote communities. As we support remote community initiatives, we also rely on volunteers across the Kimberley to deliver sporting events.

There are over thirty remote communities that work within this format promote healthier lifestyles through participation in meaningful sport and recreation activities.

Gascoyne Outreach Service

Community controlled Aboriginal medical service

Carnarvon WA 6701

T 0899472200

W grams.asn.au

Gateway Baptist Church

Baptist Church

Mackenzie QLD 4156

W gatewaybaptist.com.au/

Gateway Care Ltd

Gateway Care is a low cost groceries outlet. We have an estimated 4000 families on our database and provide groceries to around 800 families each week. We work with other agencies such as Domestic Violence Groups (to whom we provide 160 meals a fortnight), St Vinnies, Salvation Army, Church groups etc. (to whom we provide Food Parcels). We also work with Foodbank and distribute school packs, (breakfast programs) FareShare (Free meals program) and Woolies and Coles (Food Rescue programs). Second Bite (Coles) provide us with pallets of Fruit and Vegies each week which are passed on to our members. Our members are prequalified and require a Centrelink or Healthcare Card to register or are people that fall outside of the welfare system but need assistance. Gateway has both a Food Centre and Café. The Café is open to everyone but only qualified members are able to shop. The Café provides a community hub where people can meet and make new friends and share their stories.

Caloundra West QLD 4551

W gatewaycare.org.au/

Gateway Community Group Inc - QLD

Community Assistance

Murarrie QLD 4172

W gatewayhousing.org.au/

Gateway Family Services

Gateway Family Services is a family support service supporting family's and individuals in the Blue Mountains and Penrith local government area. The service operates three main projects covering counselling & expressive therapies, family work and a emergency relief project which incorporates a food pantry, support with bills, food vouchers & referral to vulnerable members of the community.

Blaxland East NSW 2774

W gatewayfamilyservices.org.au

Gateway Health

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service.

Gateway Health focuses on the provision of primary health and welfare services to people at highest risk of poor health outcomes.

Services are delivered by over 400 staff members at sites in Wodonga, Wangaratta and Myrtleford in Victoria, and through outreach services provided across North East Victoria and Southern NSW.

Our services include medical practices, allied health, alcohol and other drug services including home based withdrawal, counselling services, family violence, men’s behaviour change, Gambler’s Help, health promotion, chronic disease management, Indigenous programs, aged care services including assessment, disability Services – registered NDIS provider, bushfire recovery, mental health programs including headspace, young parenting programs, family support, refugee health, and sexual health.

Wodonga VIC 3690

W gatewayhealth.org.au

Gelantipy District Bush Nursing Centre Inc

A bush nursing centre located in far East Gippsland. Servicing from Suggan Buggan to Murrindal. Nursing services, both home based and in the centre, community liaison work and working in close partnership with other organisations.

George Town Neighbourhood House

Neighbourhood Houses are special because they are run to help the local community.

Neighbourhood Houses have special atmosphere. They are places of welcome, where anyone can come to make new friends, participate in community life and share learnings.

Neighbourhood Houses differ from one another; however they all encourage personal growth, self help and knowledge sharing. They work together in informal and formal partnerships with other community organisations, enriching the quality of life for community members.

George Town Neighbourhood House actively works to redress the structural disadvantage in the George Town Municipality through our philosophy, principles and practices. In order to achieve our purpose, we work to the following objectives:

Support Disadvantaged people and their families

Relieve Suffering and Distress

Respond to Community Imploration

Build Supportive and Resilient Community

George Town TAS 7253

T 03 63123019

E reception@gtnh.org.au

W gtnh.org.au

Georges River Life Care

Georges River Life Care is a grass roots local community, not for profit, charity organisation that has been in operation in Peakhurst since 2007. Governed by a highly professional, skills-based board, Life care specialises in three main areas:
Family Violence Support

Includes a free legal support clinic and case management for families impacted by Domestic Violence

Emergency Relief

Provides both fresh food and pantryhampers as well as financial assistance and guidance for household bills.

ArtsLife

A positive creative arts program aimed at vulnerable/disadvantaged children, families and adults with disabilities.

Alongside these services, Life Care provides support for families via Parenting programs, Autism Support and Grandparent Support.

All of the services Life Care provides have a unique connection. Life Care has carefully and considerably structured an organisation that goes beyond service provision to meet the needs of the vulnerable people in our community.

Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre

Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre (GFLC) is an alternative education provider (CARE School) for high school aged students who have needs that cannot be met by traditional education models. The young people that attend GFLC come from backgrounds that often include complex trauma, family and domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse and poverty and as such have often missed out on many of their formative years of schooling. GFLC provides a nurturing environment that empowers young people to have a say in their learning journey and where able makes accommodations to support their diverse needs.

Geraldton PCYC

Community and Youth Centre, Specializes in supporting 98% Aboriginal and Torres strait youth in our community through engagment and diversion programs and support.

Wonthella WA 6530

T 0899211317

W wapcyc.com.au

Gethsemane Church Incorporated

Gethsemane is a not-for-profit charity whose mission and purpose is to provide relief to hundreds in our culturally diverse community, regardless of cast, creed, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age and gender, 365 days a year. Our charitable services have been widely recognised throughout the State of Victoria, receiving a Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Championship Award for Leadership in December 2019. We provide food, clothing, furniture, mobile showers, laundry services and improve quality of life. We can’t afford to employ helpers so we work strictly on a voluntary basis. We have about 20 volunteers.

G-Force Contracting

We provide employment to people with disabilities within various areas enabling them to receive ongoing stable work.

Gidgegannup Mens Shed Inc

The Gidgegannup Mens Shed ("GMS") is in its infancy, having formed in June 2020 after the local Bushfire Recovery Group recommended its formation to assist community well-being in the aftermath of the 11,000ha Wooroloo/Gidgegannup bushfire in Feb'20 which destroyed 86 houses.

GMS provides training and opportunity for members to work on projects, join in Shed activities and tasks, or just share time, recreation and fellowship with other members. Our purpose is "Enriching the Lives And Enhancing The Wellbeing And Health Of Local Men & Women".
Based in a suburb within the Perth Metropolitan Area our targeted community spans 45kms and a population of 12,515 (2016 census).

We create a Gidgegannup Community Hub - More Than Just a Workshop, engaging our members in unique activities to develop essential skills for the hills lifestyle, enabling members to then provide community services to the broader hills community - especially those impacted by the recent bushfire.

Gilmore Church Inc

Australian Christian Church in Tuggeranong valley with a focus to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Canberra

Gilmore College

Gilmore College supports 1200 students aged 11 - 18 years old, from a range of socio-economic back grounds. There is a huge need within the school and wider community for support for students and their families.

Orelia WA 6167

W gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au

Gilmore Primary School

Gilmore is a local ACT government Primary school with strong connections with our local community. We support families with a holistic approach in supporting and addressing needs within the whole family unit

Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous Corporation

Gindaja Treatment and Healing Centre is a 19-bed hostel catering for both men and women with drug and alcohol related problems. The centre offers a holistic approach to the treatment and recovery of individuals with ongoing support and care.

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd (GEGAC) has been serving the Aboriginal and wider East Gippsland communities for over 30 years, providing childcare, cultural, education, employment, health, housing & welfare services.

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

T 0351500700

W gegac.org.au

Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network

Gippsland East LLEN is a community managed, not-for-profit, regional network of around 360 schools, government, businesses, industry, parents, training providers, community groups and individuals from Yarram to Mallacoota.

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

W gellen.org.au/

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) was established in 1978 to provide funds to Gippslanders affected by natural disasters such as bushfire, flood, storm or earthquake. It is a registered charity run by volunteers who have distributed financial relief payments at the time of most immediate need.

Various locations around Australia

E info@gerf.org.au

W gerf.org.au

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health is committed to developing and delivering quality health and wellbeing services to the people of East Gippsland, and currently providing Bushfire Recovery Support

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

W glch.org.au/

Girrawheen Senior High School

Girrawheen Senior High School is a school in the northern suburbs of the Perth metro area. It is a very multicultual school with many refugee and Indigenous families within the school.

Girrawheen WA 6064

W girrawheenshs.wa.edu.au

Girudala Community Co-op

Indigenous organisation servicing whole of community. Girudala has a number of services and programs such as Housing, Aged Care, Youth Services, Health Services, Family Wellbeing Services, Sports & Rec, Sexual Health, Training & Employment, Indigenous Outreach. Girudala also has a Medical Centre - Herbert Street Family Medical Centre and also manages a cafe in Bowen called 360 on Flagstaff Cafe.

Bowen QLD 4805

T (07) 4786 1000

W girudala.com.au/

Give Write Inc

Give Write collects donated new and used stationery to reuse, repackage and redistribute to WA students in need of school essentials.

Gladesville Primary School

State School

Kilsyth VIC 3137

W gladesvilleps.vic.edu.au/

Gladstone Central Committee on the Ageing

Gladstone Central Committee on the Ageing owns and operates Port Curtis Place - Senior Citizen Centre, Gladstone Heritage Retirement Village, Dot Horn Place and the Rotary Medical Bus, all operated by a dedicated team of unpaid volunteers. The Senior Citizen Centre also operates a door to door bus service for members to access regular events and to be able to socialise and interact with others. The Accommodation is for people over 50 and is offered at affordable prices plus the added security of community living. The Rotary Medical Bus is a vital service that transports patients to Rockhampton for specialist appointments not available in Gladstone.

Gladstone QLD 4680

W gccota.org.au/

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service (GRAICCHS)

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service (GRAICCHS) t/as Nhulundu Health Service is a not for profit started from humble beginnings, and has grown into a multi-faceted health, aged care and community service provider delivering a myriad of services in Gladstone and surrounding areas.
The service delivers health and community services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and wider community in the Gladstone Regional Council area. Everyday we work directly with marginalised, vulnerable and impoverished individuals and see first hand the issues that they face being able to access services and equipment to meet their needs. On occasions we see clients who need mobility equipment essential to their activities of daily living who cannot source funds from anywhere else for same and are forced to use old and outdated equipment.

Gladstone QLD 4680

W nhulundu.com.au/

Gladstone Regional Council

Gladstone Regional Council
Registering with givit to help with community recovery from the Gladstone Region Fires

Gladstone QLD 4680

W gladstone.qld.gov.au/

Gladstone Seafarers Centre

Human rights and welfare for international seafarers visiting the port of Gladstone. Focused now after COVID on raising the mental health aspect of the Seafarers health through assisting them to come to shore for shore leave and to come to our centre.

Gladstone Women's Health

We provide counselling and support services for adults, teenagers and children affected by Domestic and Family Violence. We also provide other support services for women in our community.

Gladstone QLD 4680

W gladstonewomenshealth.org.au/

Gladysdale Primary School

State School

Gladysdale VIC 3797

W gladysdaleps.vic.edu.au/

Glen Innes and District Community Centre Inc

We are a not for profit charity based in the rural and fire stricken and drought stricken areas of the Glen Innes Severn Council. We provide Advocacy, Referral and Information as well as help where no others can.

Glen Innes Family & Youth Support Service Inc

We work with families, young people and children in the Glen Innes Severn Shire. We provide counselling, case management, advocacy, group work, school readiness, practical assistance, information and referral.

Glen Innes NSW 2370

T 02 67323073

E gifyss@bigpond.com

W gifyss.com.au

Glenhaven Family Care

Community service organisation based in the North West and North of Tasmania. Supporting children in foster care and children in residential support. Supporting people with a disability in day programs, 1 on 1 and residential support. Supporting families with childcare with needs in parenting, family violence, accommodation concerns, and various families needs and goals. Supporting the Sheffield / Kentish area from Kentish House, a place for families or individuals to access support in food, parenting, playgroups, learning cooking, supporting youth needs and much more.

Glenmore State School

A State Primary School in Rockhampton, approximately 420 students and growing steadily. The area around the school houses many Low Socioeconomic families, and the school population has a high number of students in Out-of-Home care.
We work very hard to provide a quality education and care for all of our students but this is hard due to needs of students usually being outside of the resources we have available but we still work hard to provide it with many things coming out the pocket of employed staff in the school.

Rockhampton QLD 4701

W glenmoress.eq.edu.au

GLENRAC

Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Connecting and managing state and federal grants, primarily focused on rural communities in and around the Glen Innes region.

Typical activities include:

Droughts support
Bush fire support
Weed management
Landcare and land management

Global Care

Programs and activities include domestic disaster relief, low cost grocery stores, safe housing, property restoration projects, micro-enterprise funding, advocacy and much more!

Collie NSW 2827

W globalcare.com.au

Global Care - Action Care

Icare is the local initiative of Global Care Australia the Social and Disaster arm of International Network of Churches. We locally help with disaster relief and weekly give away food, clothing and whatever we have. We are not funded and rely entirely on donations and have been operating for 10 years with volunteers,

South Kempsey NSW 2440

W globalcare.com.au/

Global Care - Caboolture

Global Care is an aid outreach and each branch is run out of a local INC church.
Nationally this is flood and drought relief, food hampers, support and care.

Global Care - Citipointe West

We currently feed approximately 350+ families per week with free food and also low-cost groceries with most of our clientele either being vulnerable, a refugee, an asylum seeker or at risk of social inclusion.

Global Care - Faith Family

Global Care is the social justice and disaster relief arm of the International Network of Churches (INC) and we exist to spread kindness and love across Australia, and around the world.
Our Taree branch has a food outlet open to the community and focuses on disaster relief, one on one community service and on the ground assistance.

Global Care Australia - Tweed Heads

We serve the local community in practical ways especially through hardship and disasters through our churches in various locations across Australia. We strive to bring quality practical resources that will enable people to progress.

Tweed Heads NSW 2485

W globalcare.com.au

Global Development Group

Global Development Group is an Australian non government organisation (NGO) carrying out humanitarian projects with approved partners and providing aid to relieve poverty.

Esperance WA 6450

T 0733416475

E info@gdg.org.au

W gdg.org.au

Glossodia Community Centre

Community Centre giving advice referrals, material aid, food parcels, youth program, playgroup, OOSH,Community Hall Hire

GoFenceMe Inc

GoFenceMe is a charity formed to assist bushfire impacted landowners in Bemboka and the Monaro to obtain subsidised fencing materials to assist them in the recovery process.

Cooma NSW 2630

W facebook.com/gofenceme/

Gold Coast Child Development Health Service

The Child development service is a community based multidisciplinary team within Community Child Health that specialises in the assessment and management of children, with developmental and behavioural concerns.

Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth Inc.

GOLD COAST PROJECT FOR HOMELESS YOUTH INC. (GCPHY) IS AN INCORPORATED COMMUNITY ORGANISATION FORMED IN 1984 TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE GOLD COAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

Southport QLD 4215

W homelessyouth.com.au

Gold Coast Youth Justice

Supervises young people who are involved with the youth justice system and the Children Courts.

Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

T 0756754200

W wwww.youthjustice.qld.gov.au

Gold Coast Youth Service

on-profit organisation that supports homeless and disadvantaged young people on the Gold Coast, making long lasting and positive changes

Miami QLD 4220

W gcys.com.au/

Gold Creek School

Gold Creek is a Preschool to Year 10 International Baccalaureate world school offering education across two sites. The school's values have been determined by consultation with students, staff and parents. These are Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty and Safety. The school has a focus on positive education and restorative practice.

Nicholls ACT 2913

W goldcreek.act.edu.au/

Goldfields Aboriginal Community Services

Aboriginal Land Management Ranger Program and Aboriginal Community Services assisting families with Cultural connections to Country.

Goldfields Women's Refuge, Finlayson House

Goldfields Women’s Refuge exists to:
• Provide safe and secure accommodation to women with or without children who are in need
• Provide quality support and information to ensure that women make the best choices for themselves and their family without judgement
• Provide advocacy and referrals on behalf of the women and children to assist in achieving the desired outcome

Golf Programs Australia Incorporated

A Not for Profit Association established 2015 to support the Development of Specialty Golf Programs for people with intellectual disabilities, mental health, aged and at risk.

Good Hope Men's Service

Provide crisis accommodation to single males who are experiencing or at risk or homelessness.

Maryborough QLD 4650

T 07 4123 1845

E infoqld@chl.org.au

W chl.org.au

Good Neighbours Australia

As a charity, we support children and communities, often living in vulnerable conditions. Good Neighbours Australia aims to gather support and donors to assist our community-based programs designed to save and improve the lives of the world's most disadvantaged and vulnerable citizens through our seasonal campaigns, as well as child sponsorship and community support programs. We place particular emphasis on supporting the Australian community we are based in as well as the international communities in need.
Good Neighbours Australia’s mission is to foster inclusive community development and child protection. We respect the human rights of those suffering from poverty, disasters and oppression, and help them to achieve self-reliance by enabling them to rebuild their hope.

Good Omen Goodeze

'Good Omen Goodeze’ (GoG) is a local volunteer charity craft group providing knitted, crocheted and sewn lap rugs, quilts, beanies, bed socks, hospital gowns and many other comfort items to the Canberra Hospital and Health Services since May 2017. This includes patients of all ages and in all areas including ICU, crisis and end of life care. Blankets and other goods are also offered to grieving families in the case of their loved one’s passing and to families or individuals in need of warmth or comfort. All our ‘Goodeze’ are created using generous donations from our volunteers and the public. We have people of all ages and walks of life involved, from primary school and high school student programs, to community services, health practitioners, business people and retirees. GOG is fully endorsed by the Canberra Hospital Foundation.

Evatt ACT 2617

W goodomengoodeze.org.au

Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand - Brimbank

Good Shepherd in Melbourne Victoria is based across several locations. At the Brimbank Office we offer the following services:
- Family Violence case management and support to women and children who are escaping or are at risk of family violence.
- parenting and family support through our Integrated Family Services Program.
- Housing casemanagement, support and advocacy for young people aged between 16 and 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Safe, Strong and Connected. Support and information about family violence and the effects to women incarcerated at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
- School Focused Youth Service. Support, advocacy, interventions and capacity building for 13 schools (primary and secondary) in the Brimbank LGA.
- Building Blocks. Young Mums Playgroup
- Parents Under Pressure and Early Intervention Program. Therapeutic parenting program.

Keilor Downs VIC 3038

W goodshep.org.au

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Good Money

No Interest Loans, financial counselling, affordable insurance

Southport QLD 4215

T 1300 006 616

W goodshep.org.au/

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Gordon Park

Our purpose

To enable fullness of life for women, girls and families experiencing disadvantage.

Goodna Streetlife Inc

We house and help all homeless and famines in need we run a community relief shop and have a alcohol free bar and restaurant
We are self funded by an op shop

Goodness Enterprises

We are a registered NFP that runs traineeships, a church, a food coop, a conservation area, social housing and a community cafe and a drive in theatre.

Goodooga Central school

Central School

Goodooga NSW 2838

W goodooga-c.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Goodstart Early Learning

We are a Not for profit early learning service providing early years education for children from birth to school age.

Ballajura WA 6066

W goodstart.org.au/

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd

Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in family and child wellbeing.

Roma QLD 4455

T 0746230548

W goolburri.rg.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - St George

Provide assistance to families that are at risk or are in the child protection system.
partner with Child Safety to provide this best outcomes for our families.

St George QLD 4487

T 07 46379953

W goolburri.org.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - Toowoomba

Delivering comprehensive primary health, family well-being and aged care services, responsive to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Non-Indigenous people, families and communities within the Goolburri service areas.

East Toowoomba QLD 4350

W goolburri.org.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Dalby

Family & Child Wellbeing Program values and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by providing a range of services to strengthen family and community relationships while protecting the vulnerable and those at risk.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goolburri.org.au/

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Goondiwindi

We are Goolburri Family and Child Wellbeing Program. Our office is in Goondiwindi and we support families who have been referred to us from different organisations or they have self referred. We currently cover from Goondiwindi to Talwood, Goondiwindi to Yelarbon and Inglewood, Goondiwindi to Texas, Goondiwindi to Boggabilla and Toomelah. We basically service all small towns that are within an hours drive from Goondiwindi. North, South, East and West.

Goondiwindi QLD 4390

W goolburri.org.au

Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation

We are a not for profit Noongar community resource centre. We provide information and assistance to the Noongar community on a range of matters from Centrelink queries
to referral to legal advice. Each person who comes to our service has problems or issues so different that we deal with the majority of them through advocating, negotiating and
mediating on their behalf with govenment and non government agencies. We also run a women's and men's group by providing a place for them to gather and undertake activities, for example arts and crafts, sewing, wood work and social support. We run the Benang Suicide Prevention Program which is a community education program. The purpose of
Benang is to bring awareness about suicide and also provide community members with knowledge and skills to recognise suicidal behaviours and administer help to a person in
emotional distress until professional help arrives.We provide emergency relief through our Empty Pantry project.

Goondir Health Services

Goondir Health Services is a non-profit organization. Wewww provide Health as well as Programs, we are located in Dalby, Oakey St George and Chinchilla. We provide Programs to all these communities. I work with the Big Buddy Program which is Participants aged between 12 to 17 we do a lot of cooking programs and provide personal items for the children that are in need most of the time. Wandir Gundi is a playgroup which young mothers can go CDP is cultural group where they do paintings and make Aboriginal art works. I also work with the ER Program, which is emergency relief for families, we go to Brisbane once a week and pick up food from Second bite, Fairshare and Foodbank we offer the community food hampers once a week, the numbers have grown over the years. We also help parents getting their children to school supplying books, pencils, bags, and there uniforms any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goondir.org.au/

Goora Gan Steiner School

Goora Gan Steiner School is nestled in bush land by the beach of stunning Agnes Water, Southern Great Barrier Reef. Brought to life by a team of passionate parents and community members, this pioneering school is accredited for P-6, has started with students in P-2 and is growing daily. We are so grateful to be offering such a beautiful, holistic education to the children of our community.

Agnes Water QLD 4677

W gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/

Gordon Community Centre

Partnership between Lanyon Valley Anglican Church and Anglicare. Programs include Lanyon Food Pantry, English Classes, Playgroup, Community Morning Tea and Community Garden.

Gordon ACT 2906

W welovelanyon.com/community

Gosford Regional Community Services inc.

We are based on the NSW Central Coast, near Gosford. We are a local Neighbourhood organisation that provides a wide range of services and assistance to our local community in times of need. Our Motto is Working Together to Build Resilient Communities. We work in partnership with a range of other like minded organisations.

Gosnells Community Legal Centre

Family Law, Financial Counselling, Tenancy Advocacy, Criminal Injuries Compensation

Gosnells WA 6110

W gosclc.com.au/

Got Your Back Sista

Got Your Back Sista empowers women to thrive after leaving domestic violence. We are focused on providing services within the Hunter, Central Coast and Taree Regions.

1. BEGIN AGAIN PROGRAM - helping women and children setup a safe home by providing furniture, white goods and household items, plus food and personal care items.

2. RISE UP AND THRIVE PROGRAM – consists of workshops and a support group that aims to help women gain the confidence, support and skills to achieve personal goals and/or to re-enter the workforce.

3. STAND TALL SISTA PROGRAM - a women's/teens 10-week Self-Defence course that aims to give women the techniques & skills they need to protect themselves and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.

4. WOW PROGRAM – partnering with TAFE NSW this program provides a pathway to further study and/or employment by teaching basic computer and admin skills.

Goulburn Multicultural Centre

Goulburn Multicultural Centre asssists people from diverse cultural backgrounds to live harmoniously in Goulburn and region.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities

Bannaby NSW 2580

W qmlc.org.au/

Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Network (GMLLEN)

GMLLEN is funded by the Victorian Department of Education & Training to support young people by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes.
GMLLEN works with Industry to source a range of school - industry engagement opportunities within the local government areas, (Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Moira Shires), that are tailored to local priorities and support students to expand their knowledge and skills of local industries to enhance effective pathway decisions, as well as increasing their work readiness capabilities.
GMLLEN have a particular focus on young people at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged, from education and training and are not in meaningful employment.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 0413438289

E gmllen@gmllen.com.au

W gmllen.com.au/

Goulburn Options Incorporated

Has provided disability supports for over 40 years in Seymour and surrounds. We provide supports in home, in the community and within our group programs spaces.

Goulburn Valley Health

GV Health offers many Not for profit services such as Adult Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services, Child and Adolescences Mental Health. just to name a few.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 03 5832 2322

W gvhealth.org.au

GP Down South - Bunbury

GP down south is a not-for-profit community organisation providing health and wellbeing services in the Peel regions and the South West of WA since 1994.
We provide culturally appropriate care for individuals, youth and families in the areas of general health, mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and chronic disease management. Strengthened by partnerships with community organisations, we provide outreach services and forge strong links across our communities to deliver care, referrals, and expert help where it is needed most.

GP Down South - Busselton

Deliver Mental Health and Chronic Conditions care services for the community living in the South West region of WA including place based services in Manjimup, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Collie and Harvey and other areas via telehealth.

Busselton WA 6280

T 08 9754 3662

W gpdownsouth.com.au/

GP Down South - Peel Health Hub

Provide Health program for the community rural & remote in South West and Peel region

Mandurah WA 6210

W gpdownsouth.com.au

GP Down South Manjimup

The organisation is a not-for-profit community service providing health and wellbeing services across the southwest of WA

Manjimup WA 6258

T 0897712260

W gpdownsouth.com.au/

Gracehouse

Gracehouse is a church in Slacks Creek, Qld. We have a few programs reaching out to the community around us and a big heart for the children in our community.
Our church building used the be a Salvation Army church for 18 years. People in the area still walk in on a weekly basis for help, which we happily provide.

GraceLife

GraceLife is a charity/ not-for-profit community-based church in three locations, Malaga & Ellenbrook in Western Australia and most recently Livingston in Zambia. Each location operates as a community centre and is used seven days a week. From each of our WA locations, a government accredited alternative learning program is provided for at-risk teens with the aim to support them in achieving year ten graduation or higher. An inclusive youth program also runs from each of these locations providing a safe place for young people to meet, seek help and have fun. All community initiatives are designed to support those in need without exception.

Malaga WA 6090

W gracelife.com.au

Graham House Community Centre Inc

Graham House Community Centre has for 28 years been providing holistic assistance and nurturing the strengths of individuals and the community to empower them to meet their own needs. We provide emergency relief to people with immediate financial crisis situations, DV work with men by providing an education program that provides participants with information and practical tools which can help to change the values, beliefs and behaviours that support and are at the foundation of the participants use of violence. Family Support and parenting programs for families or individuals, Drought Support for farmers and programs for community members with activities such as Community Forums, Broadband for Seniors, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Book Club, and others that foster a sense of belonging to the community. We also offer Transport Service for people with a frailty that prevents them using conventional private or public transport and are transport disadvantaged and social support.

Murgon QLD 4605

W grahamhouse.org.au

Grampians Community Health

Grampians Community Health is based in the Grampians - Wimmera region of western Victoria. Over 200 staff provide counselling and support services, specialising in aged, NDIS, disability, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, family violence, counselling, health promotion, chronic disease management and youth services.

Stawell VIC 3380

T 0353587400

E gch@gch.org.au

W gch.org.au/

Grampians Health Ballarat

Grampians Health Ballarat is the main public referral health service to the Grampians region of Victoria, with a catchment population of over 250,000 people. A teaching, training and research provider, we deliver care across all health settings, including: in home, community programs, aged care and all hospital admissions.

Ballarat VIC 3350

T 0353204000

W bhs.org.au/

Grand Pacific Health

Various health services including headspace.

Wollongong NSW 2500

W gph.org.au/

Grand Pacific Health - Batemans Bay

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a not-for profit, primary health care organisation, whose services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal Health and chronic disease management. Our vision is for equitable health care – where access to affordable, quality and culturally appropriate health services does not depend on where you live, or your background.

Batemans Bay NSW 2536

T 0428308864

E sgillies@gph.org.au

W gph.org.au

Grand Pacific Health - HASI

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a not-for-profit NGO supporting our local communities and their wellbeing.
The HASI program is a government funded mental health recovery service. Under GPH we service the Shoalhaven region and support participants who live with severe and persistent mental health illnesses.
GPH is already noted on this site, however our program is not yet registered/listed.

Grandcarers SA

Established in 2002, Grandparents for Grandchildren SA Inc (GFGSA) is a largely volunteer organisation committed to supporting grandparent and kinship carers who are the primary carers of children, those who have concerns about the safety and welfare of their grandchildren and those who are experiencing alienation.

Our volunteers provide a listening ear and practical, effective advice and support through a shared belief is that all children have the right to feel safe, secure and loved, and to know from whom and where they came.

GFGSA assists grandcarers and kinship carers (including alienated Grandparents) by providing unique support services including:
o Emotional and peer support through our 'village' meeting groups
o Practical advice and agency referrals
o Telephone hotline staffed by volunteers
o Financial supplements towards education needs
o Sector Advocacy

Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre

The organisation has been in operation since 1986 and is funded under a range of programs by the Queensland Department of Communities & the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to conduct the following activities:

Support people in crisis
Provide quality community resources, information and referral
Assess community needs, initiate, facilitate and sponsor projects
Auspice community groups and support volunteers
Liaise and network with business, government and non-government agencies and services at local, regional, State and national levels in pursuit of the organisation’s objectives.

Stanthorpe QLD 4380

W mysd.com.au/cds

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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