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Mackay Women's Services

Crisis support for women and children in the Mackay region.

Mackillop Family Services - Blacktown

Foster Care and Children and Family Service including Specialist Homelessness Services to 12-25 yr olds in the Blacktown Hills districts

Blacktown NSW 2148

W mackillop.org.au/about-mackillop

Mackillop Family Services - Darwin

In Darwin, Mackillop Family Services offers the Family Support Service via outreach, which works with vulnerable families involved in the child protection system to help keep children living safely at home or to reunify children safely to their parents care after a period of time in out of home care.

Families may be dealing with complex issues such as domestic violence, housing instability, school truancy, substance abuse, poor mental or physical health, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, disability, and youth justice.

MacKillop Family Services - Queanbeyan

"Empowering children and families"
MacKillop Family services work with children, their families and communities through out-of-home care, education and early intervention services.
Family Connect and Support is a voluntary early intervention referral service, aiming to link families with supports in the local community.

Macquarie Home Stay

Macquarie Home Stay is your home away from home when you need to come to Dubbo to seek medical treatment at Dubbo Hospital. Established by a group of community members who saw the need for low cost but not low quality, affordable accommodation to be provided, it ensures the cost of accommodation is not a hindrance to seeking treatment when you have to attend Dubbo Hospital. Perhaps it’s the exciting time in a family with the arrival of a child, perhaps there’s a small procedure to be done in day surgery, the difficult time where an accident has occurred and a family member has been rushed to Dubbo Hospital, there’s many reasons for needing to attend Dubbo Hospital, and that’s why we are here to support you.

Macquarie Home Stay has been established for one purpose - to provide patients and their partner or carer with accommodation while preparing for or post treatment at Dubbo Hospital.

Maddie Riewoldt's Vision

Maddie's Vision aims to find a cure so that all people diagnosed with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes get to have good quality of lives.
Founded in June 2015 by the Riewoldt Family, the aim is to understand more about Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes through medical research.
To achieve better outcomes, and ultimately find a cure, we work with our highly reputable Scientific Advisory Committee to continue to develop a national medical research strategy.
Since inception in 2015, Maddie's Vision has raised over $10 million in committed funds and supported 31 medical research projects in partnership with medical research institutes, hospitals and universities across Australia.
In 2019, our Telehealth Nurse support service was established and is available for patients, carers, families, friends and health professionals.

Melbourne VIC 3000

T 0477003940

E admin@mrv.org.au

W mrv.org

MADEC Ltd

Provides support services to people with a disability and support services to young people 8-21 who are at risk.

Magic Moments Foundation - Brisbane Basket Brigade

The Brisbane Basket Brigade serves the greater Brisbane metropolitan area and has been in existence for more than 15 years. In 2022 we have a Committee of 13 people assisting to make it the biggest and best year yet. Each year we have been successful in providing baskets of food and presents to people in need at Christmas. We are always seeking more volunteers for Packing Day, donations of goods and food for packing and presents, and donations of funds.

Magnolia Place LWS

Magnolia Place - Launceston Women's Shelter. Specialist Homelessness Service - Providing short-term crisis accommodation for women and their children.


Various locations around Australia

T 0363445322

E magnolia@lws.org.au

W lws.org.au

Maida Vale Primary School

Primary School

Make a Difference Dingley Village Inc

Established in 1984 Make a Difference was led by the local community, to support the local community.

The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on families experiencing crisis. Issues brought to our door include family breakdowns, financial crisis, disabled, mental health, wellbeing of children, homelessness and poverty.

We provide practical assistance:
- Grocery vouchers
- Fuel cards
- Pharmacy scripts
- Utility bill payments
- Education costs
- Financial counselling
- Linkages to mental health providers
- Sleeping bags for the homeless
- Food items (when donated)
- General counselling (from our family therapist)
- Information that provides people with a sense of hope for the future

Dingley Village VIC 3172

T 0395511799

E admin@maddv.com.au

W maddv.com.au

Make a Difference PMQ INC

Driven by values of love, respect, hope and compassion our mission is to support disadvantaged and marginalised people living in our Mid North Coast community.

Make a Difference PMQ provide emergency assistance in times of need and we connect with social services to restore dignity, pride and hope in the most vulnerable members of our community. In this we aim to be locals supporting locals.

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Inc

MNC is a local neighbourhood centre that provides opportunities for community connection and well being for young people, families and the broader community.MNC is driven by local community needs and creates innovative responses to poverty and disadvantage.

Mallacoota and District Recovery Association

MADRA was established to ensure the needs, wants and aspirations of our community are considered as part of the recovery process following the 2019-20 bushfires. We are a voice for our community.

We play an active role in community-led recovery by:

- encouraging community involvement in the recovery and rebuilding process
- identifying and prioritising the needs of Mallacoota and District and assisting in the recovery and rebuilding process
- influencing government bodies to meet identified community needs and priorities
- facilitating communication of information between community, government and agencies
- advocating for individuals, families and community groups.
- identifying projects/needs requiring funding
- assisting communication and coordination between community groups
- working with our funding and delivery partners to ensure optimal disaster recovery outcomes for Mallacoota and District.

Mallacoota VIC 3892

E madra.3892@gmail.com

W madrecovery.com/

Mallacoota P-12 College

Mallacoota P – 12 College serves a small vibrant community in Victoria’s Far East. Our purpose is to maintain a happy learning community where students from prep to year twelve can achieve to their full potential in a unique social and natural environment.

Mallacoota VIC 3892

W mallp12.vic.edu.au/

Mallacoota RSL Sub-Branch

The Mallacoota sub-branch of the Returned & Services League of Victoria

Mallacoota VIC 3892

W rslvic.com.au/

Mallee District Aboriginal Services

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is northwest Victoria's leading service provider for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) with a long history of delivering sustainable, grassroots services and providing the local community with a vehicle for self-determination.
Our staff delivers support services to communities based across the local government areas of Mildura Rural City Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council and Gannawarra Shire.
More than half of our staff is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, and we're committed to providing a resilient workforce with high Aboriginal representation and demonstrated cultural competency for non-Aboriginal employees.


Malu Kiyay - Tagai State College

Remote school supporting Torres Strait Islander students.

Boigu Island QLD 4875

T 074090 1310

W tagaisc.eq.edu.au/

Mamre Association Inc

Mamre is a values-based, disability community organisation that works with individuals and their families. Our vision is a world where people with disabilities are encouraged and supported to ‘create good lives together’ with their community. Our active community is designed to provide long term social, emotional, intellectual and physical support. Mamre provides services under the NDIS, but our strength is in the charitable services that remain unfunded by government. With nearly 40 years’ experience, Mamre knows that families that have a child with a disability need much more support. Our charitable community programs and events aim to support hundreds of Brisbane families to:

Newmarket QLD 4051

W mamre.org.au/

Mamu Health Service Limited

Aboriginal Medical Service based in Innisfail with outreach clinics in Tully, Babinda and Ravenshoe. Providing GP services with connection to Allied Health services, Community Support Services with Family Wellbeing Program, Social Emotional Wellbeing Program, Sports and Rec Program, Deadly Choices Program, Intergrated Team Program.

Innisfail QLD 4860

T 0740615100

W mamuhsl.org.au

Manchester Primary School

Primary School

Mooroolbark VIC 3138

W manchesterps.vic.edu.au/

Mandurah Muscateers (Charity Computers) Incorporated

Gives funding to help underprivileged school students in the Peel region of WA

Mangrove Housing Ltd

Community housing provider, and registered charity, which provides housing and essential items to those in need in our community.

Mangrove Specialist Housing

We are specialist housing organisation that has a crisis accommodation centre that houses up to 30 people who have experienced homelessness.

Manilla Pony Club

Manilla Pony Club is a NFP organisation offering horse riding instruction for children in the Manilla community

Manly Warringah Women's Resource Centre

Women & Children First (former Manly Warringah Women's Resource Centre) is a not-for-profit organization that offers support for single women and women with children experiencing domestic family abuse and violence or at risk of homelessness. Our organization provides a range of services, including emergency accommodation, transitional housing, crisis counseling, and ongoing case management.

Various locations around Australia

T 0299714499

E admin@mwwrc.org.au

W womenandchildrenfirst.org.au

Manna Inc

Manna provides hope and dignity to the disadvantaged and underprivileged community of WA through food services and advocacy programs. We run a food service 5 days a week at the Weld Square in the city and support 30 plus schools with the school breakfast program. As well we support several shelters and emergency relief services with food deliveries

Victoria Park WA 6100

W manna.org.au/

Manning Uniting Church

Alongside its faith-based activities, Manning Uniting Church offers welfare support to those 'doing it tough' in the Taree area, through its welfare office, food bank, support groups and Red Dove Cafe. Currently, we are also hosting a year-long community chaplaincy, specifically to assist those affected by the 2021 floods to rebuild lives and recover resilience.

Various locations around Australia

W manningvalleyproject.com

Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc

The Association is a public, non-profit, welfare, charitable and benevolent organisation whose objects shall be to provide aid and assistance to relieve the conditions of suffering and helplessness of the socially and economically disadvantaged people residing, volunteering and working in the Manning Valley and surrounding LGA’s. We aim for a fair and inclusive society with reduced poverty and inequality.

Wingham NSW 2429

T 0265535121

E mvns@mvns.org.au

W mvns.org.au

Manningham Christian Centre - CareNet

CareNet is a program run through Manningham Christian Centre. We support families experiencing hardship with food hampers, vouchers (when available), material relief and information.

CareNet is the founding partner of The Food Collective Project, throughout Banyule & Nillumbik and is also an active member of the Manningham Emergency Relief Network. Working collaboratively in meaningful partnerships is a priority for us and something we have proved to excel at.

Many Mobs Indigenous Corporation

MMIC connects Cultural people to services and provides a safe support space.
We assist the community with Cultural knowledge.
MMIC shares Yarning, stories and makes connections with all mobs.
We assist in Cultural learning with-in Schools and in community.

Various locations around Australia

E manymobsvichq@gmail.com

W manymobs.com/

Marabisda Inc

MARABISDA Inc. (Mackay and Region Aboriginal and Islander Development Association) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community controlled organisation with services that support vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families at risk of entry or re-entry into the statutory child protection system and their families.
MARABISDA Inc. is part of a consortium with Girudala (Bowen) and Mudth Niyleta (Sarina) to deliver the ATSI Family Wellbeing Services Funding. Collaboratively the three service providers provide the Family Wellbeing Service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families within the geographic catchment area covered by the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regional Councils.
MARABISDA Inc. have a sub-contract with Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS) to operate the Recognised Entity within the boundaries of the Mackay Child Safety Service Centre (Department of Communities - Child Safety Services).

Mackay QLD 4740

W marabisda.org.au/

Marathon Health - Braddon

Marathon Health is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that delivers the best health and wellbeing services for country Australians. For more than 20 years, we’ve been developing and delivering health and wellbeing services so country Australians can stay well and out of hospital. Today, people in more than 70 communities receive services from more than 200 staff. We support babies through to older Australians with many types of health issues, grouped into these areas:
Aboriginal health
Aged care
Children’s health
Chronic disease, cancer & specific therapy
Corporate health
Mental health
NDIS (disability).

Marathon Health - Dubbo

We are a not-for-profit, registered charity with a vision of enabling communities to thrive through improved health and wellbeing.

We’re one of the few health organisations based in country Australia with the core purpose to identify, deliver and sustain services to people within these communities. We deliver services from our hubs in Albury, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Queanbeyan and Wagga.

We’re one of the largest providers of headspace services in Australia and the largest non-government employer of allied health professionals in regional NSW.

What do we do?
We help Australians of all ages to thrive, by supporting them with many types of health issues and through all stages of their health journey. Our services are client-centric – you have the choice and control over the decisions that affect you.

They include:

Mental health services for people of all ages
Preventative health programs
Chronic disease education, prevention, support and management

Mareeba Community Centre

Mareeba Community Centre Inc. (MCC) is a community based, a non-profit organisation providing community services in the Mareeba Shire Council area. We are a neighbourhood centre providing information, advice and referral services to the community.

MCC has a range of services accessible to the public, these include:
*Intensive Family Support
*Secondary Family Support
*No Interest Loans Scheme
*Emergency Relief
*Neighbourhood Centre.
*Youth Connections



Mareeba QLD 4880

W mccinc.org.au/

Margaret Hendry School

Margaret Hendry School is the ACT’s newest school. Located in the suburb of Taylor in north Gunghalin, the school caters for students from Taylor, Moncrieff and Casey. Students living in the future stages of Jacka will also attend Margaret Hendry School.

Margaret River Community Centre Inc

Margaret River Community Centre Inc. (MRCC) is an incorporated association that has been custodian of the Old Hospital Heritage Precinct, the place known as the Community Centre, since 1990.
Its chief concerns are with heritage, social justice, education and children’s services. Administration of the centre is self-supporting from rental and hire of office and communal spaces on an ongoing and casual basis to not for profit and other organisations and/or community members with like purpose. MRCC Inc operates as an agency for Emergency Relief Funds, provides distribution of Christmas hampers, enables the community childcare service and supports a volunteer run Soup Kitchen which has operated at the Community Centre since 1995. The not-for-profit Community Centre for Children (MRCCC) was established in 2004 and expanded in 2015; its surplus funds are utilised to maintain and improve the children’s service and also support the administration and maintenance of the heritage complex.

Margaret River WA 6285

T 0897573200

E office@mrcc.com.au

W mrcc.com.au/

Margaret Tucker Hostel for Girls

Margaret Tucker Hostel was established in 1983 and was named after Aunty Margaret Tucker MBE who
was a respected leader in the Victorian Aboriginal community.
Margaret Tucker Hostel provides supported crisis accommodation to young Aboriginal women who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The hostel supports young Aboriginal women who are aged from 15-18 years of age.
The hostel provides supported crisis accommodation for up to 6 weeks to young Aboriginal women and their children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The hostel provides a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal women and their children where they are supported to seek longer term and more secure housing options.
The hostel provides a living skills program for young women to undertake during their say to ensure that they are fully prepared for independent living.
The hostel provides support to access external services such as health care, access to education/employment and training opportunities.

Fairfield VIC 3078

W margarettuckerhostel.org.au

Maribyrnong City Council

Local Council

Maribyrnong Maternal and Child Health

MCH see families with children under 6yrs. Maribyrnong has approx. 1450 births per yr and we are in contact with 98% of these families. The number does drop as the children get older. We see many families in severe hardship, often not in touch with any other services We are a universal service, free with no restrictions for eligibility other than the age of the child. Our Enhanced service sees the most vulnerable- mental health issues, Family violence, Child protection, AOD, needing extra parenting support etc.

MarionLIFE Community Services Inc

MarionLIFE Community Services is a not-for-profit community organisation that strives to provide meaningful, flexible and responsive care and support to individuals and families in need.

Mitchell Park SA 5043

W marionlife.org.au/

Marist 180

Marist Youth Care has over 110 years experience helping young people at risk in Australia. Marist Youth Care has developed into one of the largest service providers for youth at risk in Australia today. We provide services to over 4,000 young people and their families every year. Each night, we accommodate over 600 young people in our Residential and Asylum Seeker Services.

Our services are designed to help young people who are homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness or are living away from their families. Providing a bed is only part of the solution. We also focus on addressing the issues faced by young people and we help them develop skills for independent living in the future

Blacktown NSW 2148

W marist180.org.au/

Marley Street Community Hub

We are a Charity, a Public Benevolent Institution for people experiencing poverty, disadvantage or distress. We aim to advance social and public welfare by; Providing educational, skills, training and volunteering opportunities. Addressing food security. Reducing isolation and enhancing wellbeing. Support Services for people experiencing hardship.
Partnering with organisations, community groups, government departments and philanthropic bodies to share and activate resources for the community. Doing all other things incidental to achieving and carrying out the purposes
Our mission is to provide a community service where everyone matters. To address social isolation, hardship, inequity and disadvantage by providing emergency relief, increasing community participation and providing support services. We aim to always be inclusive, diverse and supportive in order to benefit the wellbeing of our local community.

Marlo Primary School

Primary school

Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre

Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre provides leadership to the Aboriginal Communities surrounding Fitzroy Crossing. Manrinwarntikura have a number of programs that provide service to vulnerable people.

Baya Gawiy Buga Yani Jandu Yani U incorporates early childhood learning, a child and parent centre, as well as affiliated partnerships for the betterment and wellbeing of our children and families of the Fitzroy Valley. Baya Gawiy Early Childhood Learning Unit (ECLU) provides Fitzroy Valley families a safe, trauma informed environment for their children. We provide culturally appropriate learning and care to children 6 months to 4 years.

Child and Parent Centre (CPC) works to improve access to health and education for Fitzroy Valley families targeting children aged 0 to 7 years and their families. It is a welcoming, safe and dynamic space that tailors programs to meet the changing diverse needs of vulnerable families. 2 additional outreach programs are managed from the CPC

Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765

T 08 9191 5555

E cpccoordinator@mwrc.com.au

W mwrc.com.au

Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre - Bigiswun YSEWB Service

Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre provides leadership to the Aboriginal Communities surrounding Fitzroy Crossing. Manrinwarntikura have a number of programs that provide service to vulnerable people. Baya Gawiy Buga Yani Jandu Yani U incorporates early childhood learning, a child and parent centre, as well as affiliated partnerships for the betterment and wellbeing of our children and families of the Fitzroy Valley. Baya Gawiy Early Childhood Learning Unit (ECLU) provides Fitzroy Valley families a safe, trauma informed environment for their children. We provide culturally appropriate learning and care to children 6 months to 4 years. Child and Parent Centre (CPC) works to improve access to health and education for Fitzroy Valley families targeting children aged 0 to 7 years and their families. It is a welcoming, safe and dynamic space that tailors programs to meet the changing diverse needs of vulnerable families. 2 additional outreach programs are managed from the CPC

Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765

W mwrc.com.au

Maronites on Mission

Maronites on Mission is a local charity organisation which runs three programs: Home visits- where we visit vulnerable families and provide moral support, food packs and referral to services; Homeless Food runs- where volunteers prepare and provide food to the homeless twice a week; International mission- annual trip to an impoverished country to provide medical assistance and help build communities.

Punchbowl NSW 2196

W maronitesonmission.com/

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

It is a community-based Neighbourhood Centre providing support to families, homeless and those vulnerable in the local and regional community, through counselling, meals, medical consults, referrals, etc. Operate an Op Shop and Urban Farm to raise funds to support the work with the homeless. Provide rooms for hire to the community for social, support, self-help and training groups to meet. Have a commercial kitchen for hire to training groups and small businesses.

Cotton Tree QLD 4558

W maroochync.org.au/

Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation

MWW is a non for profit organisation who primarily looks after Community Housing, Thrive Program through Housing, Community Development Programs, RSAS Program, and Night Rangers. We are a large Aboriginal Corporation who assists communities any way we can.

Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765

T 0891930600

E feedback@mww.org.au

W marraworraworra.org.au

Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House

Auspiced by Great Ocean Road Health, Marrar Woorn is a program of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and provides support to the local Apollo Bay community by providing access to education, social support, health services as well as community development programs.

Various locations around Australia

T 03 5237 8590

E coordinator@mwnh.org

W mwnh.org

Marri Grove Primary School

Primary School

Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation

At Marrin Weejali, we develop and run programs and services to reduce the physical and emotional distress of alcohol and other drugs.

A culturally safe environment, Marrin Weejali is run by our people, for our people.

Our Vision is that Aboriginal people of western Sydney live free from addiction and emotional distress; and to help our clients live healthy and peaceful lives within the observance of Aboriginal spiritual and cultural ways

We refer and advocate for families and individuals entering in patient detox and or residential rehabilitation programs and then support their transition back into community.

Marsden Families Program

Non-government, tertiary child safety service providing intensive family support to highly vulnerable families.

Kallangur QLD 4503

W fmyc.org.au/

Mary of the Angelus Community Ltd

Angelus Housing is a community based, NFP company and voluntary organisation. It provides housing for people in need to prevent homelessness .
This Priority 55 Housing Program is primarily designed for single women over 55 who are at risk.
Angelus residents have low incomes, few assets and enjoy financial and emotional stability of living in a shared secure house arrangements with up to 4 older women.
The residents and Head tenant share the house and garden. providing companionship and security but big enough to give the house the financial stability it requires.
Many have previously lived by themselves and were often lonely and isolated.
"Mamre House" at Mullumbimby, is a Priority 55 Housing startup.
The "Mamre House" volunteer group is very grateful to the GIVIT Team for being there to support organisations like us, on limited budgets, to support older women.

Howards Grass NSW 2480

T 0266252430

W angeluscommunity.org.au

Maryborough Community House Inc.

Maryborough Community House Inc., was established in 1982. The organisation's services delivered, connect people through activities for the benefit of people within our community.
Services cover community development, education and training. A primary emphasis that underlies services delivery is on addressing social isolation. Activities range across art, ukulele, choir, craft, gardening, children's book library, IT digital skills training and supports, Energy bonus applications, walk-in and phone-based referral service support, Facebook and website community information, cooking skills training, general volunteer skills training, community events, venue hire, volunteer led projects, food and material relief.

Maryborough Education Centre

Education setting for P-12 including a Specialist school

Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre

The Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre is an information and referral service funded by the Queensland Government, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The centre is dedicated to serving our community by providing valuable service and programs that support the well-being of disadvantaged members of our community.

Our centre is mainly supported by volunteers who offer their time and skills to support individuals and their families who are in need of assistance.

Maryborough QLD 4650

W maryboroughneighbourhoodcentre.org/

Marymead - Southern NSW Family Referral Service

Marymead, a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation servicing the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW, has been delivering a range of high quality, family support services to children, young people and their families since 1967. With offices in Canberra at Narrabundah and Watson, and in NSW at Goulburn, Moruya and Wagga Wagga, Marymead’s array of programs and services include child and family counselling, early intervention programs, foster care, post separation support, parent education groups, family and mental health support programs and contact and changeover services for separated parents in significant conflict. Marymead also offers innovative, person-centred support services for people with disability and their families. These services may be purchased through funds received under the NDIS, and include short term accommodation, after-school care and school holiday programs, skills development, recreation groups and in-home support.

Goulburn NSW 2580

W marymead.org.au/

Marymead CatholicCare - Alcohol & Other Drug Support Connections

AOD Support Connections is an outreach case management program that works in partnership with anyone over 16 who want to stop or reduce their use of alcohol and other drugs.

AOD Support Connections can assist clients to make changes in their life, help connect them with other health and community services, develop crisis and relapse prevention plans, or explore harm reduction strategies to help them become more in control and improve your health and wellbeing.

Marymead CatholicCare - Youth Housing Support Service

Finding affordable, suitable accommodation in Canberra can be hard at the best of times, particularly if you are a young person. The Youth Housing Support Service (YHSS) provides outreach to young people aged 15-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the ACT. Clients can be teamed up with one of our Youth Housing Specialists who can help them to gain and/or sustain safe, appropriate and affordable accommodation and tenancies.

Red Hill ACT 2603

W catholiccare.cg.org.au/

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn, a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation servicing the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW, has been delivering a range of high quality, individual and family support services (children, young people and their families) for over 60 years. With offices in Canberra and in NSW at Goulburn, Moruya, Young and Wagga Wagga, Marymead CatholicCare’s array of programs and services include children & young people’s services, family & relationship services, counselling & therapeutic supports, out of home & foster care, mental health support, disability services, tenancy & property management, accommodation & support services, alcohol & other drug supports, homelessness services, retirement living and aged care.

Red Hill ACT 2603

W catholiccare.cg.org.au/

Mary's House Services

Mary’s House Services (MHS) exists to respond to the desperate need for women and children to escape domestic
and family violence (DFV). MHS works with women who remain in a DFV relationship or feel unable to leave through The Daisy Centre (TDC),
focusing on maximising safety and housing support as well as other specific tailored information and therapeutic
services. Accommodation is provided at the refuge to women and children who are in urgent need of safe
accommodation.

Various locations around Australia

E operations@maryshouse.org.au

W maryshouse.org.au/

Massoud Foundation Australia

The Massoud Foundation Australia is a registered Australian charity and non-profit organisation fostering an enduring relationship between Australians and the people of Afghanistan, promoting cultural awareness, and providing humanitarian aid to the people in dire need particularly to the newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan.

Mater Hospital - Mater at Home

Mater at Home provides home and community based Allied Health and Nursing services in the Brisbane region, supporting people to remain safe and well in their homes.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

W mater.org.au/health/services/mater-at-home

Mater Hospital - Young Adult Support Unit

The Young Adult Support Unit (YASU) provides Mental Health and practical support to young people aged 16-25 who are receiving ongoing medical support from the Mater Hospital.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

T 0731632414

W mater.org.au/

Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic

Established in 2002, Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic is a Mater mission driven initiative that has made a significant impact on the health and well being of asylum seekers and people from refugee backgrounds in Brisbane.

The clinic helps people from refugee backgrounds with complex health needs who may have difficulty accessing and navigating health services within general practice. In addition, the clinic provides a no cost service to asylum seekers without Medicare to help reduce the financial barriers to health care.

Many of our patients experience significant financial hardship which impacts their physical and mental health and well being. The clinic links patients to community and social supports to improve financial hardship, social inclusion and community participation.

Donations are always welcomed at MRCCC to help support some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community.

MATES in Construction QLD/NT

We are a charity organisation focused on suicide prevention within the construction industry. We work with people and their families to support with suicide prevention, and a range of psycho-social needs.

Various locations around Australia

W mates.org.au/

McKinlay Shire Council

Rural Local Government Authority

Julia Creek QLD 4823

W mckinlay.qld.gov.au/

Meals on Wheels Brisbane South Inc

We provide meals to those in need in the Brisbane South Aged Care region to support independent living. This may include those older citizens in our community, people with disabilities, people that are unwell or anyone else in need of a nutritious and nourishing meal. Our meals cater for all dietary requirements and needs including gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, halal and allergens as well as moist meals for people that have difficulty swallowing. Meals on Wheels has been serving local communities in Australia for over 70 years and provides more than just a meal to our clients. Wellbeing checks and social connection are other ways that Meals on Wheels support communities across this country.

Jindalee QLD 4074

T 0419659802

E gm.mowbs@gmail.com

W qmow.org

Meals on Wheels Southern Highlands

Delivers meals and support to older Australians

Medjugorje Centre Inc

Aiming at improving the education, health and well-being of under privileged students, especially indigenous and distributing cooked meals to needy First Nation families and homeless through our Mobile Food Patrol project.

MEEDAC

We help the unemployed and down and outers.

Various locations around Australia

T 0899541394

W meedac.com

Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation Inc

Meerilinga is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; working with children, their families, early childhood professionals, planners and the community to raise the status of children in Western Australia.

Melaleuca Refugee Centre Torture & Trauma Survivor's Service of the Northern Territory

Provides Humanitarian Settlement for Refugees and Migrants entering the Northern Territory. We provide torture and trauma counselling services, as well as support to migrant and refugee youth and families.

Melba Copland Secondary School

Melba Copland Secondary School (MCSS) is a dual campus secondary school situated in the West Belconnen region of Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is the only government school in the Canberra region providing secondary education for all students from years 7 to 12, and offering both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). MCSS provides a rich education for 21st century learners in a context of Excellence, Integrity and Harmony.

Melba ACT 2615

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Melbourne City Mission

We're a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in: Homelessness, Early Years, Justice, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services, and Education service areas.

For over 165 years, Melbourne City Mission has sought to create inclusive, fair and just communities across Victoria, to ensure all people have equal access to opportunities.

Melina Bath MP - Eastern Victoria

State Member of Parliament
Member for Eastern Victoria Region

Melrose High School

Melrose High School is a government school located in the Canberra suburb of Pearce. It serves years 7 through to 10.

Pearce ACT 2607

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Melville Senior High School

We are a SHS in Melville and looking to provide students and families with welfare support

Melville WA 6156

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Menindee Central School

Menindee is a remote community in far-western NSW, 110km south-east of Broken Hill. The population is 980. Menindee Central School is a community school providing Kindergarten to Year 12 learning, catering for Years 11-12 through the Access Program which links Menindee with central schools in Ivanhoe and Wilcannia.

Menindee NSW 2879

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Menora Charity Fund

The Menora Charity Fund provides assistance to the underprivileged members of the community, including children, families in desperate need of financial and medical assistance, the unemployed and our elderly members too. We do this mainly through donations and the sales of second hand goods. The children are assisted through tutors, books, school uniforms, etc. Those in need of medical assistance we coordinate support from doctors, dentists and other medical staff to try to ensure needs are met. Those who are unfortunate enough to be out of work where possible we try to help them back into the workforce though training or improving existing skills.

Various locations around Australia

T 0893755059

E office@menora.org.au

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Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation

Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation (MOSAC) provides a range of support services to men, their families and communities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. We are a small team of 23 staff based in Broome who are passionate about and committed to our work and who represent many of the families and communities in the West Kimberley.

We have four key programs in the areas of youth suicide prevention (life promotion), family domestic violence, men’s health & wellbeing and a child & youth bike engagement program. Services include a therapeutic and psychosocial/ educational program to reduce the incidence of family violence and abuse, Indigenous wellbeing and youth suicide prevention services, prisoner support services, men’s counselling, outreach services to West Kimberley communities, as well as various support groups.

Mental Health Foundation - ACT

MHF ACT is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider for people living in ACT and NSW, who are in receipt of NDIS support funding. We can offer services in the following categories: accommodation, employment support, personal assistance and development, group and personal wellbeing activities and life skills.

Chifley ACT 2606

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Mental Illness Education ACT

Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is the primary local mental health and well-being education provider for workplaces, community groups and secondary schools across the Canberra region and surrounding area.

For more than 20 years, MIEACT has delivered evidence-informed programs, partnered with lived experience stories that increase mental health literacy, promote early intervention, reduce stigma and emphasise recovery.

Canberra ACT 2600

T 0262571195

E admin@mieact.org.au

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Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia

Providing support to people with a mental illness, their carers and families also early intervention for children and youth who are at risk of developing a mental illness.

Coconut Grove NT 0810

T 0889481051

E exec@mifant.org.au

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Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury

Merana supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples of the Hawkesbury LGA, Riverstone, Londonderry and Cranebrook areas. Merana provides a range of services including Supported Playgroup, After School Program, Family Fun Days, Outreach, Aboriginal Men's and Women's Groups, Dance Group, Drug and Alcohol Mentoring Program, Support Senior's to keep them connected in community, organises Hawkesbury NAIDOC Concert and Ball annually, Confirmation of Aboriginality to eligible people, information, advice and referral.

Merciful Servants

We feed on the streets with hot meals, we serve up to 600 plus meals weekly to wider Brisbane to GC areas.

Various locations around Australia

T 0478066361

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Mercy Community - Family and Child Connect - Caboolture

Our role is to engage families at risk into support services. We assess what the parents and children's needs and help them to engage in support services to address the worries or needs they might have. For example DV, Parenting Support, Counselling

Mercy Community - Foster and Kinship Care - Caboolture

Mercy Community provides foster care and kinship care services for children and young people who are unable to live at home because of child protection concerns.

Our role is to recruit, train, assess, support and monitor foster and kinship carers who provide a home for children and young people. We offer our carers dedicated foster care workers, information and training, after-hours on-call support, carer support groups and invites to special carer events.

Mercy Community - Foster and Kinship Care - Nudgee

Mercy Community provides foster care and kinship care services for children and young people who are unable to live at home because of child protection concerns.

Our role is to recruit, train, assess, support and monitor foster and kinship carers who provide a home for children and young people. We offer our carers dedicated foster care workers, information and training, after-hours on-call support, carer support groups and invites to special carer events.

Various locations around Australia

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Mercy Community - IFS, ASC and PELD - Ipswich

Our Connected Families Program supports families with children and/or young people up to 18 years of age who might be experiencing a range of challenges.

Our Assessment and Service Connect is a short-term support service for families involved in a Child Safety investigation and assessment process.

Our Pathways for Early Learning & Development (PELD) program, run in partnership with Playgroup Queensland, aims to support children to learn and develop in all aspects in the critical first five years of life. The program recognises that children learn in both formal and broader family and community settings. Children and their parents/caregivers are engaged in structured playgroups as well as in-home support.

Mercy Community - New Families Program

New families program is in partnership with department of child safety and supports new mums to have their newborns remain in their care whilst under going a parenting assessment. New families program is an intensive support house and can house 3 mums and 3 babies at one time. The house is supported 24/7 by workers.

Mercy Community - Toowoomba QLD

Our Identity:
Mercy Community is a Catholic ministry finding inspiration in the life of Catherine McAuley and the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy.

Our Culture:
Mercy Community values the human dignity of every person and is committed to enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of those who access our services, believing that through actions of merciful love, Mercy is given and received.

Our culture reflects the ethos of the Sisters of Mercy and promotes service, mercy, humility, diversity, transparency, open accountability, collaboration and cooperation, flexibility and adaptability, fearlessness and growth.

Our Mission:
To support and inspire people in need to live healthy, connected lives within inclusive communities.

Our Vision:

A world where people, families and communities are strong in spirit, healthy and connected.

Rangeville QLD 4350

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Mercy Community North QLD

Mercy Community services is an not for profit organisation and has the Family and Child Connect service in the North Qld region

Hermit Park QLD 4812

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Mercy Community Services - Family Matters - Ipswich

The Mercy Community Ipswich Family Matters Team provides counselling to children who are at risk of developing a mental illness and their families.

Mercy Community Services - Zillmere

Support Coordination

Zillmere QLD 4034

T 07 3866 4160

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Mercy Community Services Limited - Mirrabooka

MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services.

West Perth WA 6005

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Mercy Community Services Limited - West Perth

MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services.

West Perth WA 6005

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Mercy Community Services SEQ - Hillcrest

Family Unit provides empowering programs and personalised support to families, with children and young people (0 to 18 years), who are not currently working with the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women (DCSYW), and currently reside within the Logan West catchment area.

The Family Unit focuses on supporting families to reach their goals, with an emphasis on building strong, connected relationships, through education on parenting skills, healthy relationships, self-control, behaviour management strategies and empowerment.

Participation by families in the Family Unit program is voluntary.

Mercy Community Services SEQ - Lowood

The Mercy Community team at Lowood is a part of the families and young people programs delivered by Mercy Community in the Somerset Region. The Lowood team deliver several services and initiatives to support families living in Lowood and surrounding areas including an Integrated Early Years’ Service, Targeted Family Support Service and a Service Australia Agent. The Lowood Hub at 24 Railway Street is also home to the local Lowood Community Pantry which is a free to access pantry providing essential items for children, families and community members in the Somerset region.

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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