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All About Living

All About Living Inc. provides weekly in home care, nursing and support for 1100 people who are vulnerable including the aged, frail, veterans and people who live with disability. Our mission is to help people to live as part of their own community, through a consumer directed care service model that promotes choice, support and community connection.

All Saints Anglican Church - Chermside

As a busy parish church we are very much involved in helping the community around us as we have many disadvantaged people living in our area. We have refugees and migrants who we help to assimilate into our community, homeless people and people on Centrelink payments. We give out food packages to them and last year 251 packages and 54 Christmas hampers were distributed. Also at present we have organised days with volunteers helping
. soup kitchen Monday and Wednesday nights
. craft days
. community group meetings for coffee and chat
. special event days - Mother's Day morning tea, Australia Day
barbecue
. curry nights and other culture food
. preschool age children playgroup

All Saints Conference St Vincent de Paul - Tumbarumba

Provides welfare and support to those who are experiencing difficult circumstances .Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"

Allawah Cottage Gunnedah

Allawah cottage is a safe haven for women, children and pets escaping domestic violence in Gunnedah NSW.
Allawah cottage is a 3-bedroom, 2 bathrooms. cottage with security that can accommodate 2 women and 4 children at time.

Allison House Student Accommodation Inc

We encourage foster and assist parents of the remote outback of Far West NSW who live on isolated properties or in isolated small towns to obtain a secondary education for their children through the provision of Hostel and pastoral services. Allison House employs suitably qualified personnel to assist the volunteers who run and maintain the hostel on a day to day basis.

Alma Road Community Care Unit

Alma Road Community Care Unit (ARCC) is part of Alfred Health, a Victorian public health service. ARCC provides 24/7 clinical care, including assessment, treatment and case management support to adults aged 25-64 years experiencing serious mental illness and living in the Inner Southeast of Melbourne. We work in partnership with our clients, their families/carers and the community to reduce the impact of mental illness, improve quality of life and to promote recovery.

Alstonville Agricultural Society

Alstonville Agricultural Society Inc hosts Community events.
Registering to support local flood affected community.

Alta-1 College (WA)

Alta-1 College is a multi-sited CARE School that provides alternative education for young people who struggle to engage with mainstream schooling. The College provides relational and flexible curriculum, that is student focused to help address Social, Emotional and Psychological issues, whilst regaining an academic pathway towards secondary school graduation.

Alta-1 Targeted Engagement Programme (TEP)

The TEP Program is for Youth ages 12-16 who are severely disengaged and been involved in Crime, some having spent time in Prison.
A Youth Engagement Worker's role is to mentor 6-8 youth at a time with four components.
- Significant relationship building
- Personal Recovery program
- Education
- Good Deeds (community service)
The program runs for 10- 15 weeks, some youth stay longer with a view that it is a bridge to a new pathway.
Majority of these students do not have family support and do not have their basic needs met.
Often the YEW is required to access housing, food, clothing, bedding and personal items for the young person.
TEP works in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Team, Education Department and Youth Police.

Althea Projects Inc.

Althea Projects Inc. - The Townsville Drop In Centre TDIC current clientele is predominately people experiencing or at risk of homelessness or poverty.
In addition to funding service agreement requirements (Housing Referrals, and Community & Home Care Support Program), the TDIC provides space for people to access basic human needs such as food/meals, day time shelter, connection with others, personal hygiene care (showers, toilets, washing machines), medical care (doctor/nurse), emergency relief (food, financial, materials) plus opportunity for clients to contribute to the upkeep of the Centre through centre-based paid jobs (i.e. cleaning) or paid project work.

The TDIC extends to a Hub where by key community and government agencies provide locum services within the Centre (i.e. Centrelink, Redcross, Anglicare, HOTT) or utilise the centre as a place to meet and hold cross organisational meetings to discuss matters associated with people who are experiencing homelessness

ALTRU

Facilitating awareness of the true statistics of poverty living communities, underprivileged youth and homelessness in Australia; We identify and advocate for prevention and solutions to bridge the gap in Government funding. Activate initiatives that deliver on those solutions with the support of our philanthropic community.

Amaroo Early Learning Centre

A small community based childcare service that provides care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years.

AMES Australia - Melbourne

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Settlement Services in Victoria

AMES Australia - South Australia

Humanitarian Aid

Amity Health

A not for profit community health organisation providing services to vulnerable people (including children and families) in regional Western Australia

AMPARO Advocacy Inc

AMPARO Advocacy assists people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background with disability to understand and negotiate services and systems so that they have equitable access to essential services and programs that they otherwise may not receive. Our work enables them to actively participate and contribute to their communities, achieve good health, access employment, education, suitable housing and income support.

Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Provide primary health care and emergency health care to a remote Aboriginal community in central Australia.

Angel Retreat Foundation Ltd

Provide care packs
End domestic violence and homelessness in Australia

Angels in our Town Ltd

Angels in our Town - don't always wear wings is a charity dedicated to saying "Thank you" to our First Responders, Volunteers and Service organizations through an education program, (play) for young people about volunteering, and a big Parade and Concert through Bowral in November, building community cohesion resilience gratitude and regional spirit. We have done two Parades and a Concert with great success. We are a fully volunteer organization - not for profit and a registered charity.
We are hoping that in time this will become a state wide initiative to build gratitude and thankfulness across this region for all that our volunteers do for us.

Angels Of Mercy Welfare Services Inc.

Angels of Mercy Welfare Inc. help old and new Migrants and refugees to settle better in their new homeland. Services we provide includes, case work, referral, advocacy consultations, training, material aid etc..
We also support people who need support in time of hardship e.g. clothing, food support, emergency accommodation help etc..
As we are a non government funded organisation and we survive on contributions, we will appreciate any kind support to continue helping more needy people.

Anglican Church of Australia - Parish of Gilgandra

Tne parish of Gilgandra has a strong community welfare focus working with marginalised and vulnerable people. The parish is a leading agency suporting those affected by the current drought.

Anglican Community Care Inc

"We have a focus on early intervention and prevention services and our mission is for all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. Our core activities include the recruitment and support of foster carers, supports for people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal services, family relationships, counselling, financial inclusion and community adult education."

Anglican Parish of Byron

We are a religious organisation that works with vulnerable people directly and by supporting other community groups who support those people. We provide food parcels, tents, and other support to people in need.

Anglican Parish of Longbeach - Pantry 5000

Pantry 5000 provides emergency and ongoing food support to homeless people and people in financial difficulties in the south east of Melbourne.

Anglican Parish of Mount Vincent, Kurri Kurri and Weston

Church organisation which supports its local community through an Op Shop, and giving of hampers and clothes to vulnerable people who need a helping hand.

Anglican Parish of the Camden Haven Opportunity Shop

We offer goods and items to the community at very cheap prices, and for flood affected members of the community FREE items. We offer clothes, toys, household goods, kitchenware, electrical items, furniture and more. We are helping meet individuals needs particularly those affected by the natural disaster in our area.

Anglicare - Bushfire Relief Batlow

Providing recovery support to Batlow and surrounding region after the 2019/20 bushfire emergency.

Anglicare - Canberra

As the social justice arm of the Anglican Church, Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage, helping children and families break free from the cycle of poverty.

Our work focuses on helping children, young people and families who are homeless or in crisis. We do this through our Survive and Thrive approach.

We also support parents to make sure their children are school ready, and stay engaged with school and post-school training.

Anglicare - Cobargo

Providing recovery support to Cobargoand surrounding region after the 2019/20 bushfire emergency.

Anglicare - Goulburn - Housing, Youth & Family Services

As the social justice arm of the Anglican Church, Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage, helping children and families break free from the cycle of poverty. Our work focuses on helping children, young people and families who are homeless or in crisis. We do this through our Survive and Thrive approach. We also support parents to make sure their children are school ready, and stay engaged with school and post-school training.

Anglicare - Insync Youth Service Cleveland

Insync Youth Service provides support for youth aged 12- 24 by way of case management in the community and we also have a limited number of transitional properties for youth at risk of homelessness. We provide these units to the young people furnished and we try and provide the young people with furniture to take with them when they exit into private rental/community housing. We are part of Anglicare.

Anglicare - Katoomba

We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.

We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.

We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.

We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.

We function in accordance with the doctrines, tenets, beliefs, and teachings of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Sydney, which established and continues to govern our organisation.

Anglicare - Moruya

As the social justice arm of the Anglican Church, Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage, helping children and families break free from the cycle of poverty. Our work focuses on helping children, young people and families who are homeless or in crisis. We do this through our Survive and Thrive approach. We also support parents to make sure their children are school ready, and stay engaged with school and post-school training.

Anglicare - Nowra

Services offered in this location: Food and Financial Assistance, Family, Parenting and Youth Support, Counselling and Mediation, Mental Health, Financial Counselling

Anglicare - NSW/ACT Disaster Recovery

We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.

Anglicare - Wollongong Office

As the social justice arm of the Anglican Church, Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage, helping children and families break free from the cycle of poverty. Our work focuses on helping children, young people and families who are homeless or in crisis. We do this through our Survive and Thrive approach. We also support parents to make sure their children are school ready, and stay engaged with school and post-school training.

Anglicare Children and Families - Gold Coast

Anglicare Southern Queensland have been recruiting and supporting foster carers in Queensland for more than twenty-five years. We’re committed to providing a safe and happy environment for children in need.
We’re always seeking individuals, families and couples who can provide support to children and young people when they need it most.
Foster carers may be ordinary people, but we think they’re making an extraordinary difference. Providing a safe, secure and loving home can have a lasting effect on the life of a child or young person in need.

Anglicare Community Services - Liverpool

We are a hub of various community service programs that includes Family support, family restoration work, Food and Financial assistance, affordable housing for over 55yo, youth work and intensive family preservation

Anglicare Community Services - Summer Hill

Being sensitive to the specific needs of people with mental health issues is an important part of caring well across all our service areas. We also offer a range of programs and services focused on mental health. We are here to help you on your journey to wellness, listening to your individual needs and finding the best fit for you.

Our team is made up of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals who work alongside you to support you to achieve positive outcomes and enhance your quality of life.

Anglicare Counselling & Education

Spiritus Family Support Program works in partnership with
families to develop self-reliance, resilience, and independence.
Our services are designed to provide early intervention support
and programs to families experiencing stress due to emotional,
physical, or economic changes. We work with a “whole of family”
approach to assist families in identifying their strengths and work
together to improve those areas which are causing stress.

Anglicare CQ - Barcaldine

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Anglicare CQ - Blackwater

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Anglicare CQ - Emerald

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Anglicare CQ - Gladstone

Anglicare central queensland

Anglicare CQ - Longreach

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Anglicare CQ - Rockhampton

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Anglicare Family Support Program

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: FAMILIES

Anglicare FFA - Southwest Region

Food and Financial Assistance

Anglicare Foster and Kinship - Gympie

Anglicare Foster and Kinship Gympie are contracted to provide placements for 107 children as well as an additional 13 placement with high level support. We are contracted by the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. Anglicare is a not for profit organisation support some of the most vulnerable children as well as the volunteer carers who support them 24/7.

Anglicare Foster and Kinship Care - Maroochydore

We support foster and kinship carers who provide children and young people in care with safe and loving homes

Anglicare IFS and SFS - Gympie

Anglicare Intensive and Secondary Family Support Services supporting vulnerable and marginalised children and families to prevent them from entering the child protection system

Anglicare North Coast

Provides a range of community services to disadvantaged persons on the north coast of NSW.

Anglicare North Queensland - Cairns

Anglicare North Queensland Limited (AnglicareNQ) is based in Cairns and delivers a broad range of human services across north and far north Queensland. Services delivered include housing and homelessness, social and emotional wellbeing and support, out of home care, youth support, public intoxication, pathways to education, training and employment and community support. AnglicareNQ works in partnership with government at local, state and federal levels and the business sector across local to national organisations. AnglicareNQ works with its many partners and collaborators to in the achievement of its mission, "AnglicareNQ through effective delivery of its services strives to achieve social justice for all and provide opportunities for people in need in our community to reach fullness in life in response to Christian faith."
AnglicareNQ supports people within local communities across all age groups. It operates a number of Food Banks with a devoted team of volunteers.

Anglicare NT

Anglicare NT is a local community services organisation that supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice in the Northern Territory.

Anglicare NT - Housing Support Services

Anglicare NT has a long history of providing support to people experiencing homelessness in Alice Springs. Transitional housing program provides short to medium term transitional accommodation to individuals and families who are experiencing crisis and homelessness. Holistic case management and tenancy skills development training is provided to tenants for a path way into the public housing or private rental.

Anglicare SFS - Sunshine Coast

Anglicare Secondary Family Support Services supporting vulnerable and marginalised children and families to prevent them from entering the child protection system

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Children and Parenting Program

Children and Parenting Program for families with a child from ages 0 –12 who experience stress due to emotional, physical or economic change. Provide regular face-to-face appointments, at a time and place convenient for you, and work with you over a three to six month period to identify your goals, offer you support and advice on parenting and the daily hassles facing all parents, strengthen skills and develop relationships.

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Webber House

Anglicare Southern Queensland is an Anglican not-for-profit organisation committed to social and community welfare issues and aged and community care needs, focusing on disadvantaged members of our community.
Anglicare Southern Queensland support children in out of home care who are placed with Foster and Kinship Carer's and Small Group Homes as well as support families in the home to care for their children.

Anglicare SQ - A Place To Belong

Our dream is that people who live with mental health challenges will be able to find places of welcome, respect and inclusion. A Place to Belong is a small group working to build networks of support and friendship, so that people who have been marginalised can experience inclusion, acceptance, friendship and respect.

Anglicare SQ - Alina

Anglicare Southern Queensland’s story began 150 years ago in Brisbane, with the determination and pioneering spirit of five ladies who founded the Female and Infants Refuge in Ann Street. From those humble beginnings, our commitment to care and to always be there for the most vulnerable in our community extends today to one in thirty Queenslanders.

Anglicare SQ - Children and Families - Logan

We are a foster carer agency that recruits, trains, assesses and supports foster carers to care for vulnerable children in the foster care system.

Anglicare SQ - Homelessness Services - Women & Families

Support Accommodation for women and children at risk of homelessness.

Anglicare homelessness service for women and Families. We work with single women over the age of 18 who are currently experiencing homelessness. The accommodation provided is short term emergency accommodation and we support the women to link into other services and support them in gaining longer term housing through dept. of housing or community housing programmes.
We also work with young women aged 16-25 who are pregnant or parenting. We again work with them around finding longer term housing options and moving on from homelessness.

Anglicare SQ - Mental Health and Family Wellbeing - Roma

Family support services and emergency relief.

Anglicare SQ In-SYNC Youth Services - Beenleigh

Our service offers temporary accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, (16-18). We also offer living skills training, counselling, family mediation , and support. We also offer transitional accommodation.

Anglicare Victoria - Broadmeadows

Anglicare Victoria finds solutions for children in need, creates opportunities for young people, and provides tools and support for families to stay together.

Anglicare Victoria - Lilydale

Community Services - Family Services, Foster Care, Family Violence, Drug and Alcohol, Youth Services and Emergency Relief

Anglicare Victoria - Storm and Flood Recovery

Storm & Flood Recovery Financial Counselling Team

Anglicare Victoria - Warrnambool

Emergency Relief support and community development programs aimed at supporting disadvantaged and isolated people

Anglicare Victoria Bushfire Recovery Financial Counselling

Providing Financial Counselling to Bush Fire affected people in the East Gippsland region. We cover the area from Mallacoota to Omeo to Bairnsdale.

Anglicare WA

AnglicareWA is a not for profit community service organisation. We support people, families and their communities to cope with the challenges of life by building their resilience and capacity. We assist people with relationship issues, financial problems, and housing difficulties. Ultimately, we want our clients to thrive in today’s society.

We work with people from all walks of life – from Kununurra in the north to Albany in the south, from street corners to the halls of Parliament. We seek to influence policy makers and are widely respected for our expertise, leadership and capacity to drive positive and lasting change.

Our philosophy is to support people through each stage of life’s journey. Our services are available to all members of the community and our work is achieved in a spirit of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Western Australians.

Anglicare WA - Financial Counselling - Armadale

Financial counselling to assist those in hardship

Anglicare WA - Housing First Support Services

Housing First Support Services- Assisting those experiencing chronic homelessness, advocating for housing and providing wrap around supports to encourage for a successful tenancy.

Anglicare WA - Street Connect

Street Connect is a low barrier outreach service to young people that are sleeping rough, homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide outreach in the inner city and metro area and case management to young

Anglicare WA - Sunshine Project

The Sunshine Project is a collaboration between Anglicare WA and Ruah Community Services, working with families in Kwinana/Rockingham who are facing complex challenges, to help them grow their good life even in the midst of hardship.

Anglicare WA - Y-Shac Rockingham

Y-Shac assists young people aged between 15-20 years old who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in crisis accommodation and 16 - 25 year olds who are in transitional housing.

Anglicare WA Family Housing Program

We provide transitional accommodation to families experiencing homelessness with 2 or more children under the age of 16 and with a support need

AnglicareSA - Holden Hill

Works with vulnerable customers in all areas of need - NDIS, Housing, Homelessness, Foster care, Aged care, child care, disability, mental health

ANTaR Qld Assoc Inc

Working for justice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples. ANTaR Qld's mission which is to generate in Australia a moral and legal recognition of, and respect for, the distinctive status of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders as First Peoples and agree to work for the protection of the First Peoples’ rights, including their relationships to land, the right to self-determination, and the maintenance and growth of their unique cultures.

ANU Postgraduate & Research Students' Association

PARSA is the elected student representative body for postgraduates at ANU. We support postgraduate students in a number of ways: Support (Financial, academic emotional), Advocacy (committee representation, campaigns), Community (Social, family-friendly and educational events)

Apostolic Churches Alliance Inc

EQ Coaching, Teens Mental Health, Men's Huddles, Addiction, Networking, Leadership, Community Church, Hampers, Kids dance, Community music lessons & bands

Apunipima Cape York Health Council

Delivery of Primary Health Care, Social and Emotional Wellbeing activities, awareness and educational activities in Cape York Communities

Arafmi Ltd

Arafmi is a not-for-profit community organisation that has been providing quality services to the Queensland mental health community for over 40 years. Our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of people with mental illness, their families and carers.

Our services include carer support groups (online and face to face), education carer workshops (online and face to face), counselling, a 24/7 carer telephone helpline and NDIS supports.

Ararat Rural City Council

Local Government

Arbias

Non for profit organisation based in Victoria and NSW.
Initial Transitional Service (ITS) supporting vulnerable clients leaving custody - assisting them with housing, mental health, drug and alcohol issues and to seek employment/training.

ARC Justice

ARC Justice provides legal help and tenancy advocacy services to people in Central and Northern Victoria. We operate two Community Legal Centres (CLCs), the Loddon Campaspe CLC and Goulburn Valley CLC. Our Housing Justice tenancy program is based in Bendigo and services Central Victoria.

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - ACT

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Campbelltown

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Goulburn

"Argyle Housing is a community-managed, not-for-profit, housing organisation. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, sustainable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation and for disadvantaged people who need support in order to maintain independent living. As a community housing service provider we are responsive to local needs and are committed to building sustainable communities in areas of need. We are committed to assisting our clients and their communities to achieve a better future."

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Queanbeyan

Social and affordable housing provider

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: HOMELESS OR AT RISK

Argyle Housing - Southern Highlands

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Arising Indigenous Community Development Aid Inc

The small grass roots organization is run by two aboriginal elders who assist their community from Tweed Heads to Grafton.
The service assists:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Adults - aged 25 to under 65
Adults - aged 65 and over
Families
Females
Males
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People in rural/regional/remote communities
Victims of crime (including family violence)
Youth - 15 to under 25
They assist their local community heal and connect with culture and stay out of the statutory child protection system.

Arlparra Family Learning Centre

Arlparra FLC supports very remote Indigenous families as first teachers of their children. Early childhood educators support families to provide enriched childcare and developmental games for children 0-5 in a culturally appropriate setting.

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service

Provide primary health care, health education, allied health and referral pathways to over 2,000 Aboriginal clients which covers the areas of Inverell, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Ashford, Tingha, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla & Walcha.

Armidale Neighbourhood Centre

The Armidale Neighbourhood Centre is a not-for-profit, incorporated association which provides a range of services, programs & support to community members living in the Walcha, Uralla, Armidale & Guyra regions.

We strive to provide positive experiences & outcomes for all community members who engage with us including those who are socio-economically disadvantaged & those identifying with vulnerabilities due to various factors impacting their lives.
We promote resilience by providing support & development assistance & advocate on behalf of those with less ’voice’ in the community. We have a drop-in space with tea|coffee, computer | internet hub and provide information, referral, advocacy & meeting spaces for after-hours groups.

Programs include Emergency Relief, EAPA assistance & the Work Development Order program. Our accredited No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides access to finances community members may not otherwise be eligible for through mainstream banks

ARROS

ARROS works with young people with an intellectual or cognitive disability who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The team’s outreach activities aim to help young people access safe, affordable and integrated accommodation; rebuild and strengthen existing relationships as well as develop new ones; and participate in communities, and develop the capacity of those communities to support them.

Art From The Margins (WMQ)

Art from the Margins (AFTM), a creative initiative of Wesley Mission Queensland aims to empower artists living with mental health issues, physical or intellectual disabilities or those experiencing homelessness
and social isolation by giving a pathway to enrichment, personal growth and professional development through creative practice.
We hold workshops and have artists exhibit and sell their work through the gallery space.

Art of the Minds Inc

Art of the Minds aims to activate, educate and engage the Surf Coast and wider community to creatively manage mental health and wellbeing.

Our festival message throughout October and coinciding with National Mental Health Month, is aimed at reducing stigma and normalising the experience of mental illness across all ages and demographics of the population.



Art of the Minds is passionate about sharing resilience-focused messages by reinforcing through creative education platforms, that Hope is central to the recovery of all mental wellbeing challenges.



We focus on the importance of community connections, by attracting like-minded individuals to not only attend our events but also share positive lived experiences of mental wellbeing management.

Our 5 C’s! Celebrating Creative Community Conversations & Connections in mental wellbeing.

Arts Northern Rivers Inc

As the peak arts body, Arts Northern Rivers works with individuals, organisations and government to generate, promote and advocate for the arts and creative industries in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Arts Northern Rivers is supported by Create NSW and local Governments in our region who work with us to ensure access to arts and cultural activity for everyone.
The Northern Rivers is home to the highest concentration of arts and creative industries practitioners outside of metropolitan centres and we recognise the enormous contribution they make to the cultural, economic and social wellbeing of the Northern Rivers (and to the nation!)
We are committed to supporting the visibility, viability and vibrancy of this incredible region. To achieve this we deliver an annual program of skills and professional development workshops, a dedicated strategy for supporting and sustaining Indigenous art and culture and offering support and advice for individuals in our region.

Aruma Services

Aruma is a disability organization, the trusted partner of around 5000 people with a disability throughout the east coast of Australia. Aruma provides various services particularly for the people with disability.

Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Australia

At this community centre we provide structured programs such as sports, yoga class, free Sunday lunch service, multicultural events. We encourage everyone to participate in Sunday activity particularly those from disadvantage area such as newly migrants, youths, senior citizens. We provide assistance to people suffering domestic violence, isolation and mental issues. At this centre we promote community cohesion as different cultural groups attend to this centre, get together and understand each other and work as group.