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Missionbeat - Mission Australia

Supporting homeless community

Missionworx

Missionworx is a community based organisation offering a heartfelt Christian response to the needs of the people of Canberra city.

We are a community in which hurting people can find friendship, healing and practical assistance. Although the needs we encounter are significant, through the support of our partners we are able to combat hunger with nourishment; hurt with love; homelessness with warmth and advocacy; and isolation with friendship and belonging.

Canberra ACT 2601

W missionworx.org.au

Mitchell Shire Council

Local Government, can support with information following the Seymour region floods in October 2022

Mittagong Public School

Care and education of primary school students, and support of all facets of wellbeing through the School Chaplaincy program. This care extends also to the whole school community- students, staff and families.

Miya Kaadadjiny Learning Sanctuary

MK delivers a culturally appropriate yarning circle to encourage engagement of commuity members to address isolation issues and engage in meaningful activites and build social networks. MK is now establish a Noongar Bush Tucker garden to encourage healthy eating, social activity and cultural engagement.

MJD Foundation Ltd

The MJD Foundation works in partnership with Aboriginal Australians, their families and communities affected by Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD). We provide comprehensive supports and engage in research, providing hope for the future.

Coconut Grove NT 0810

W mjd.org.au/

MLAHMC Ltd. (Tenant Support and Education Project)

The project involves five initiatives designed support Aboriginal housing tenants to strengthen and sustain their tenancies through the provision of community education, case management, service collaboration and community engagement.

Dubbo NSW 2830

W mlahmc.org.au

Mogo Village Business Chamber

The Mogo Village Business Chamber is made up of Mogo business owners who work together to support the Mogo community and encourage local business growth.

Moira Shire Council

Local Government organisation. Council is the lead agency for Flood Recovery

Molong Central School P&C Association

An association of parents and community members dedicated to supporting the school and broader community through the provision of educational support material.

Molong NSW 2866

W molong-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

Molong District Baptist Church

Advancement of Christianity through care and support in the community

Molong NSW 2866

W mdbc.org.au/

Molong Early Learning Centre

Molong Early Learning Centre is a service that delivers early childhood and education and care to children from the ages of 0- years.

We operate five days a week and open from 8am to 6pm.

Various locations around Australia

T 0432472268

E director@molongelc.com.au

W molongelc.com.au/

Molonglo Support Services - Louisa Domestic Violence Service

Louisa Domestic Violence Service is part of Molonglo Support Services.

Legal Aid funds our South Eastern Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SEWDVCAS) to provide court support to women taking out an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order in Queanbeyan, Goulburn and Cooma.

Louisa Domestic Violence Service employs four part-time Specialist Domestic Violence Support Workers, a Specialist Child Support Worker, Coordinator and an administration team that we share with the two other services.

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

W louisa.net.au/

Molonglo Support Services - Staying Home Leaving Violence

The Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program is a service funded through the Department of Communities and Justice and aims to reduce risk to women and children in the Queanbeyan and Palerang region.

Molonglo Support Services - Your Place Housing Support Service

Our aim is to assist people to have a place they can call home and to improve their health and wellbeing. Providing appropriate and effective services to adults and families (aged 25 years and over) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

W molonglo.net.au/

Momentum Collective - Casino

Staying Home Leaving Violence and Domestic Violence Specialist homelessness service

Various locations around Australia

T 1300 900 091

E casino@mymomentum.org.au

W mymomentum.org.au/

Monaro Community Access Service

We provide advocacy and referrals to access services, facilitate programs and education sessions in the community such as budgeting, meal planning, home maintenance, tenancy survival and personal hygiene. We assist the SHS in this area for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. We assist people who are in State Debt with WDO's and can also provide assistance for utility bills, rough sleepers, food relief, mental health issues, as well as support victims of Domestic Violence. Our company values are empowerment, self-determination, social justice, social inclusion, collaboration and community.

Monaro Early Intervention Service

Our mission is to support children up to 18 years with developmental delay or disability to pursue their goals and participate fully in family and community life. We are a not-for-profit organisation.

We provide early intervention, therapy services and other programs to children across the Snowy Monaro region. We work with families to identify goals that are important to them and their child. Our services are provided in the setting that best suits children and their family – at MEIS, home, school or in the community. Our supports are play based and are integrated into everyday routines and interactions as much as possible.

Monaro Family Support Service

We provide a range of programs and services to children, young people and families in the Snowy Monaro region, especially those who may be vulnerable or experiencing adversity, including case work, counselling, advocacy, referrals, and group programs. These may be delivered in our offices or through our home visiting and rural outreach programs.

Cooma NSW 2630

W mfss.org.au/

Monbulk College

Secondary School

Monbulk VIC 3793

W monbulkcol.vic.edu.au/

Monbulk Primary School

Primary School

Monbulk VIC 3793

W monbulkps.vic.edu.au/

Money Mentors

Money Mentors Financial Counselling, provide free financial counselling support to families across Bindjareb Boodja (Peel Region) and Whadjuk Boodja (Metro Region).

We have operated in Bindjareb Country (the Peel Region) since 2005 and Whadjuk Boodja (Byford/ Perth Metro) since 2018, offering Financial Services to the community.

Our core services include:

Financial Counselling,
Outreach Appointments & Support,
Community Education Programs,
Financial Crisis Advocacy and Negotiation Services
&
Small Business Financial Counselling.

We are a not-for-profit organisation.

MoneyMob Talkabout

Education, training and economic literacy for Indigenous people on the APY Lands.

Alice Springs NT 0871

T 08 8953 2410

E wgp@moneymob.org.au

W moneymob.org.au/

Montrose Primary School

Primary School

Montrose VIC 3765

W montroseps.vic.edu.au/

Mooloolah Primary School P&C Association

Mooloolah State School (MSS) P&C Association is a group of volunteers working together to improve the facilities and opportunities available for all students at Mooloolah State School. Our P&C plays a vital role in providing services and opportunities that have no funding allocated for in the Education Queensland budget.

Mooloolah Valley Community Centre

The Mooloolah Valley Centre is a not for profit organisation run by volunteers. We provide welfare relief for people within the post codes 4554 and 4553.
This includes clothing, kitchen utensils etc., IGA food vouchers, fuel vouchers, annual school bursaries, school uniforms and books.
We also donate funds to theLandsborough Rural Fire Brigade, the Eudlo Rural Fire Brigade, The Maleny Neighbour Centre and the Muttaburra CWA for drought relief.
Our Welfare Volunteers liaise with the school Chaplains from the Mooloolah state school as well as Eudlo and Beerwah state schools.
The Chaplains refer their clients on to us and we provide their needs (where possible). That is, the Centre re-imburses the costs of school books and uniforms.
The Centre also provides a JP Service on a regular basis.
We can refer clients on to other organisations if there is a need for housing or refuge centres.

Moorabool Shire Council

We are a shire and have people in need of items when disaster happens storms, floods and fires

Moorambilla Voices

More than a choir, Moorambilla is a unique arts organisation that seeks to empower children to think big, dream wide and connect to country through an exceptional multi-arts program of workshops, cultural immersions, residencies, tours, recordings, and concerts. Australian composers, musicians, choreographers and visual artists co-create with our candidates to deliver outstanding, joyful performances that celebrate their capacity and our shared connection to country. Youth from regional Australia are encouraged to learn about themselves through choral singing, Taiko drumming, dance, and visual arts, a process that empowers them to find their voice, their passion and their path for the future.

Petersham NSW 2049

W moorambilla.com/

Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation

Moorditj Koort is a community controlled, not-for-profit organisation that supports the health and wellness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in WA. Moorditj Koort has a range of programs designed to help Indigenous peoples in our community.

Moorditj Koort was established in partnership with the Aboriginal Community and the Rockingham Kwinana Divisions of General Practice (RKDGP) in 2010.

The need for establishing Moorditj Koort was raised at a community meeting in 2009 in the Aboriginal Planning Forums to create a ‘One Stop Shop’.

The community stated that the biggest issues facing Aboriginal people was the increased number of services engaging with Aboriginal people without visible outcomes.

Moorditj Noongar Community College

Moorditj Noongar Community College is a small Indigenous school supporting @ 120 students from the greater Midlands region of Perth WA. Our ICSEA is 663 meaning that we represent some of the most disadvantaged students in Perth. We offer specialist literacy support in small classroom settings to at risk students. We utilise strong interagency to meet the welfare needs of our students. We also offer a door to door bus service, daily breakfast club and emergency lunch service as part of our attendance strategy

Mooroolbark East Primary School

Primary School

Mooroolbark VIC 3138

W meps.vic.edu.au/

Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre

Neighbourhood House and Activity Centre offering support to all community members.

Mooroopna VIC 3629

T (03) 5825 1774

E admin@meac.com.au

W meac.com.au/

Mooroopna Park Primary School

Mooroopna Park Primary School is a school of 120 students serving the greater Mooroopna area, a large provincial town within the City of Greater Shepparton. The school, established in 1980, is set in a park like environment with spacious grounds for students to play in.

We employ a full time chef and our school provides breakfast, morning tea and afternoon tea as well as a cooked lunch daily for all students at no cost to families. We deliver food and grocery hampers to families each week to help ease the pressures of the rising cost of living and a lot of our families don't have transport. We have a full time speech therapist.

We have a Paediatrician attend our school every fortnight to help support students and families and improve outcomes for our students. We have a washing machine and dryer to wash kids clothes for various reasons.

Morawa Community Resource Centre

The Morawa Community Resource Centre is a not for profit that offers a wide range of services to the community including access to state and local government information, regular business and social development courses, secretarial services also room and desk hire. The CRC produces the local newspaper and phonebook, runs the toy library, book exchange , along with hosting various events within the community. Our mission is to work proactively with stakeholders and our local community to provide a quality range of services to improve skills that enhance community connection and assist in building economic stability.

Morawa District High School

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: SCHOOL

More Pay in May Incorporated

More Pay in May Incorporated strives to raise awareness to the impacts of problem gambling by encouraging people to participate in groups formed by friends families or colleagues and embarking on a gambling free month of May.

Moree Sports Health Arts and Education Academy

The Moree SHAE Academy aims to develop and evolve the achievements of earlier programs to deliver appropriately tailored "customised" programs and services for the local Moree community.

The Academy provides an environment and learning space where personal growth, excellence and inclusiveness will flourish. Academy students are given a very broad spread of development opportunities with the objective of creating a healthier, stronger and sustainable future for the students.

Specific programs to build individual skills, capabilities and leadership qualities will be delivered through the following streams:
Connecting with culture
Education and Art
Health and wellbeing
Leadership development
Mentoring and support services
Sporting development

Mornington Community Support Centre

Mornington Community Support Centre provides information, referrals, and support services to assist people experiencing personal and financial difficulties in Mornington, Mt Martha, Mt Eliza, and Moorooduc in Victoria. We are committed to ensuring that no one should go hungry because they cannot afford to buy food and through various donors we provide fresh bread and food on a daily basis. We have a pantry stocked with nonperishable items and can provide supermarket and fuel vouchers when available. We have recently opened a community cafe, where our community members can enjoy barista style coffee, toasties, hot meals and desserts free of charge. We have 3 Case workers and a team of trained volunteers providing Emergency Relief and provide one on one interviews to determine clients needs be it food support, budgeting,counselling, No interest loans, advocacy,travel cards or general support. We also run an op shop to provide funding for these services.

Mornington VIC 3931

T 0359751644

E support@mcisc.org.au

W mcsc.au

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Emergency relief and recovery support

Mornington Shire Council

Serving the people of Mornington Island, their land, their community and their traditions

Gununa QLD 4871

W mornington.qld.gov.au/

Moruya High School

Moruya High School is an inclusive, comprehensive coeducational public high school on the South Coast of NSW

Morven Progress Association

Morven is a small community in SW Qld and the Progress Association is a NFP working with other community groups and the Murweh Shire Council to make our little town a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Morwell Neighbourhood House

Our Purpose
Morwell Neighbourhood House is established for those people and families who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, distress or isolation within the Morwell and surrounding communities. We also advance the social and public welfare of the community by providing educational support, skills, training and volunteering opportunities to increase independence. We deliver programs that include addressing food security issues, reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing.

Mosaic Baptist Church

Mosaic is a multi-site church in Canberra, ACT.
Through the week we open our facilities to numerous community events including Busy Bee's playgroup, Creative Leisure (craft), computer classes, English as a Second and Language classes, cooking groups, reading clubs and more.

Page ACT 2614

W mosaicbaptist.org.au/

Mossman State High School

Provides Secondary Education services to the Douglas Shire

Mossman State School

Our school is located in the semi-rural township of the Mossman community and has an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) value of 892, which is well below the average national ICSEA value of 1000. 45% of our families fall into the bottom quarter of the Distribution of Socio-Educational Advantage (SEA) in Australia, as opposed to the national average of 25%. Conversely, 5% of our families fall into the top quarter of the Distribution of SEA, as opposed to the national average of 25%. Our school community embraces a wide representation of cultures, languages and lifestyles, which make up our student, parent and staff population. Approximately 50% of our students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. We estimate that approximately 50% of our students do not have devices or connectivity at home which creates an issue for our school in terms of creating equity around continuity of learning during the school closures caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

Mossman QLD 4873

W mossmanss.eq.edu.au/

Mossman Support Services

Mossman Support Services strives to build a community that cares and supports the vulnerable and disadvantaged including persons with a disability, people with a mental illness, youth at risk and marginalized indigenous people by providing support services and/or referrals to asist individuals to remove barriers to opportunity, increase social inclusion nad improve their quality of life. Our holistic services focus on providing clients with life tools based on their strengths, preferences, values and culture. Programs delivered by Mossman Support Services include disability support, youth services, community counselling for victims of family and domestic violence, intensive family support, playgroup, men's shed, community garden and kitchen, work for the dole, art and craft program, drama for disability among the few. We believe in the rights of people and the importance of relationships. These foundations shape our approach to providing support and underpin our vision and mission

Mossman QLD 4873

W mossmansupportservices.org.au/

Mother Hubbard's Cupboard in Camden Inc

A not-for-profit charity providing goods and furniture for domestic violence survivor families and the homeless in the Macarthur region - operating since May 2008.

Elderslie NSW 2570

W mhccamden.com.au

Mount Alexander Shire Council

Provides support and governance functions to local community and responsible for the coordination of local emergency- disaster relief and recovery functions.

Mount Barker Family House Inc

Mount Barker Community Centre is a not-for-profit, independent organisation located in the heart of Mount Barker SA. The Community Centre offers local community members opportunities to connect with each ​other through a variety of responsive and inclusive programs, events and volunteer roles across the region. The Community Centre is responsive to local community need and works to address gaps and unmet needs through innovation and collaboration.

Mount Barker SA 5251

T +61401217517

W mtbcc.org.au

Mount Dandenong Primary School

Primary School

Mount Dandenong VIC 3767

W mtdandps.vic.edu.au/

Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency

Independent community based organization dedicated to informing, linking and empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds to enhance a culturally rich and diverse Australia.

Mount Druitt NSW 2770

T 0296259300

E info@meca.org.au

W meca.org.au

Mount Gravatt Community Centre

Mount Gravatt Community Centre offers services and support to families and individuals living in Mt Gravatt and surrounding suburbs. Our support extends from advocacy to providing appropriate counselling and referral. Resources are available to all people contacting the Centre. Aged care and in-home support services are also provided to eligible community members.

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

T 0733439833

E ncc@mgcci.org.au

W mgcci.org.au

Mount Isa Family Support Service & Neighbourhood Centre Inc

The Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centres is a hub of local knowledge. We always have an emphasis on offering programs and responses that are tailored to our local community. Our networks with community groups, individuals, businesses, Government, faith organisations and schools mean we have a unique insight into the landscape of our local community.

We are not defined by a service to a target demographic, but by an approach which is driven by the community itself. We foster connection, belonging, participation and inclusion. The Centre welcomes everyone, and work hard to build connection between individuals and organisation, particularly those who are isolated, vulnerable, and disenfranchised. Our centre offers many funded and centre-funded programs to encourage people to connect and engage in community activities. We are local people who live in and are passionate about our community. We believe a Connected Community is a Well Community, and we work hard to ensure that the Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centre is a hub that supports our community’s needs.

Mount Kilcoy State School

A small rural P-6 state school that caters to a tight-knit community, often serving as a focal point for local education and social activities. The school follows the Australian Curriculum, offering small multiage classes from Prep through to the sixth grade. Teachers work diligently to provide quality education and social/emotional support for our students. The school provides support services to address the diverse needs of its students, which includes counselling, special education programs, learning support, funding when required to attend camps, buy uniforms and facilitates community connections. Our school has limited services and supports due to the rural location. Mount Kilcoy State School is located 10 kilometres north of the township of Kilcoy in Queensland, Australia. We recently had the addition of a health hub that supports some mental health but not school aged primary children at this stage.

Mount Stromlo High School

Stromlo High School strives to provide a safe and caring education environment where each student is encouraged to achieve individual excellence, self-reliance and responsibility. We provide a quality education for every child.

Learning provides all students with a positive and productive future full of challenges and satisfaction. Success in learning provides students with the basis for life long learning and the ability to contribute positively and productively to the community and society.

Respect for others; respect for the right of others to learn and feel safe; respect for property of others and the school and community and self-respect allow all members of the school community to work successfully together at all times.

Endeavouring to do your best in everything you do and participating and taking up opportunities allows students to develop a high level of self-respect and pride in their achievements. Everyone learns differently. Everyone has strengths. Students are ass

Waramanga ACT 2611

W mountstromlohs.act.edu.au/

Mount Tarcoola Primary School

Mount Tarcoola Primary School caters for Kindergarten to Year 6 students living in the southern suburbs of Geraldton and the Greenough hinterland.

Geraldton WA 6530

W mttarcoola.wa.edu.au/

Mountains Community Resource Network

MCRN is the local peak body for the community services sector in the Blue Mountains - our Member organisations include Neighbourhood Centres; family, homelessness, DV and youth support services; aged and disability services, etc.

Hazelbrook NSW 2779

T 0458626210

E support@mcrn.org.au

W mcrn.org.au

Mt Hawthorn Baptist Church

Mt Hawthorn Baptist Church Incorporated is a Christian church, affiliated with The Baptist Union of Western Australia Incorporated.

Mount Hawthorn WA 6016

W mounty.org

Mudgin-Gal Aboriginal Corporation

Mudgin-Gal is an Aboriginal organisation based in inner-city Sydney. As a service run by Aboriginal women, for Aboriginal women, it is unique. Mudgin-Gal means ‘women’s place’. It offers safe haven and active support for women, girls and their young families through services.

Chippendale NSW 2008

W mudgin-gal.org.au

Mullaley Public School

Primary school education

Mullion Creek Public School P&C

We are the P&C associated with Mullion Creek Public School. We help resource the school and students for whatever is needed.

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre

MDNC is a community based organisation which is funded and / or supported by: Dept of family services, Dept. of social services, donations and contributions from the Byron Shire Community, Byron Shire Council. Services delivered are broad.

Mullumbimby NSW 2482

T 02 6684 1286

W mdnc.org.au

Mullumbimby High School P&C

MHS P&C raise funds the learning and wellbeing of Mullum High's students, especially following the recent catastrophic flood

Multicap Limited

Established in 1962, Multicap is a Queensland based disability support service; empowering people with disability and their families through a network of one-on-one and group programs. Services including hub-based recreational activities, employment training, supported independent living, customised support and short term accommodation are delivered from more than 100 locations across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Multicap stands by its sole purpose: the quality of life of people with disability and their families is enhanced by our support. With our help, people with disability are encouraged to exercise choice and control, develop independence and achieve their life goals.

We deliver services across the following regions:
* Brisbane
* Logan
* Redlands
* Moreton Bay
* Sunshine Coast
* South West Queensland
* Central Queensland
* North Queensland
* Gold Coast
* Northern New South Wales


Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113

W multicap.org.au

Multicap Tasmania

Multicap Tasmania provides disability support services to a large number of clients across Northern Tasmania, including day services, respite, accommodation services, for children and adults.

Multicultural Australia

Since 1998, Multicultural Australia (formerly Multicultural Development Australia) has been welcoming refugees, people seeking asylum, international students and other new arrivals to Queensland with the goal of creating a fairer, more prosperous society for all Queenslanders.

We support more than 5,000 newly arrived Queenslanders every year, including refugees, international students, people seeking asylum and migrants.

We help them to settle into their new lives, build connections in their communities, find work and study opportunities, learn new skills and feel at home.

We also work with individuals, communities, business and government to help build a more welcoming Queensland through advocacy, cultural training and community events that bring people together, foster understanding and recognise the valuable contribution that new arrivals and migrants make to Queensland.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W multiculturalaustralia.org.au

Multicultural Australia - Biloela

Multicultural Australia exists to create a welcoming, inclusive and economically stronger community. This is a shared agenda with many others. Our part is to ensure that new Queenslanders are included, skilled and thriving. We are passionate about promoting positive conversations about inclusion.

Biloela QLD 4715

W multiculturalaustralia.org.au/

Multicultural Australia - Post-SRSS Program

Supports finally determined asylum seekers

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W multiculturalaustralia.org.au

Multicultural Australia - Toowoomba

Multicultural Australia exists to create a welcoming, inclusive and economically stronger community. This is a shared agenda with many others. Our part is to ensure that new Queenslanders are included, skilled and thriving. We are passionate about promoting positive conversations about inclusion.

Toowoomba City QLD 4350

W multiculturalaustralia.org.au/

Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast

Settlement and Engagement Transition Support - case work for refugees and migrants up to 5 years after their arrival in Australia.

Ashmore QLD 4214

W mccgc.org.au/

Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra

Established in 1975, MCCI delivers services to and represents the interests of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) in the Illawarra, ACT and Queanbeyan.

Our services include aged care, youth development, community capacity building, volunteering, and training and we are proud to be a dynamic organisation that represents the ever changing needs of our community.

Wollongong NSW 2500

T 02 4229 7566

E admin@mcci.org.au

W mcci.org.au/

Multicultural Communities Council of WA

MCCWA supports and advocates disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals, families and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds.

Gosnells WA 6110

W mccwa.org.au/

Multicultural Community Centre Ltd

The Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) was established in 1989 in Chinatown, to meet the needs of Brisbane’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community in Brisbane Chinatown (Fortitude Valley) and the wider Brisbane community. MCC was formally incorporated in 1996 and operates as a charitable organisation (a public benevolent institution), primarily assisting migrants, refugees, the disadvantaged, the poor and the elderly.

Multicultural Development Association Inc. - Woolloongabba

MDA is committed to delivering a welcoming Queensland where all new arrivals have the opportunity to fully contribute to and participate in a multicultural society. Queensland’s diversity is our strength.

We are an independent organisation committed to achieving the best settlement outcomes for our clients. As one of Queensland’s largest multicultural agencies, we work with refugees, international students, people seeking asylum and migrants, as well as their local communities.

In metropolitan and regional Queensland, MDA works in partnership with our clients, other service providers, government agencies and the private sector, to achieve quality service delivery through advocacy, client service delivery, community development and multicultural sector development.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W multiculturalaustralia.org.au/

Multicultural Families Organisation

Multicultural Families Organisation supports newly arrived refugees and migrants with settlement support and housing.

Southport QLD 4215

W mfo.org.au/

Multicultural Futures

Assisting migrants and refugees who are facing or experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and difficulty settling, or who need support to improve their employment capabilities, so that they can build meaningful lives in Australia.

Bentley WA 6102

W multiculturalfutures.org.au/

Multicultural Hub Canberra

We provide settlement services and support across the ACT and SE NSW including Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Cooma and Bega.

Canberra ACT 2601

W qmlc.org.au

Multicultural Services Centre - Bunbury

MSCWA Bunbury provides settlement services to new migrants in the Southwest region of Western Australia.

Carey Park WA 6230

W connectgroups.org.au/

Multicultural Services Centre of WA - Mirrabooka

To meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians; and to use its cultural and linguistic service planning and delivery expertise to undertake initiatives to respond to natural and other disasters and humanitarian causes overseas.

Multicultural Services Centre of WA - Morley

MSCWA’s Purpose
To meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians; and to use its cultural and linguistic service planning and delivery expertise to undertake initiatives to respond to natural and other disasters and humanitarian causes overseas.

We Provide following programmes:
- MAITRI Mental Health Services
- Disability Services Program
- Financial Services
- Health and wellbeing Program
- Housing Services Program
- Media Services
- Wellness Program
- My Health Our Health (MHOH)
- Problem Gambling
- Settlement Grants Program
- Workforce Development Centre Program
Our website is https://www.mscwa.com.au/.

Multicultural Services Centre of WA - North Perth

The aims and objectives of our organisation are:
a) Alleviate poverty within migrant and refugee families through the provision of emergency relief and other available support services and initiatives.
b) Provide appropriate cultural and linguistic services to address the needs of the diverse populace of WA with special emphasis on matters affecting their general settlement, welfare & education, training & employment, legal & health (including mental health).
c) Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services targeting specific needs of women, elderly, youth and people with disabilities.
d) Build the capacity of new and emerging ethnic groups and empower them to address issues of concern to them.
e) Collaborate and assist ethnic groups whose aims and objects are compatible with those of the Association.
f) Promote greater awareness of the needs and concerns of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians among all levels of the government and non-gove

Multicultural Youth Service

The team at MYS assist young migrants and refugees to find their way in their new environment.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities

Canberra ACT 2601

W qmlc.org.au

Multicultural Youth South Australia

MYSA is the state representative body for multicultural youth and young families, the only youth-specific multicultural organisation in South Australia, and one of two leading youth-specific multicultural organisations in the country. Our primary objective is to equip disadvantaged refugee/migrant youth and young families with the resources and opportunities they need to participate in the social and economic life of the community. We are involved in three key areas of work: (1) direct program delivery; (2) research, policy and advocacy; and (3) sector development and capacity building. We also own and operate the event management social enterprise, Miss MYSA Events (MME).

Adelaide SA 5000

T 0882120085

E info@mysa.com.au

W mysa.com.au

Multilink Community Services Inc.

MultiLink provides community services to diverse communities. Multilink focusses on migrant, culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Our key services include settlement of new people into the community, comprehensive language support, help for aged and disability sectors, support for children, young people and families, and social engagement programs focusing on healthy lifestyles.

Our vision for the future combines practical programs with our values and mission.

ADASC Aged and Disability Services supports frail aged people, people with a disability and their carers from diverse cultural, faith and linguistic backgrounds with a range of services required to assist them to continue living in their own home with confidence and dignity.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia Inc (MSWA)

Organisation that looks after people with all Neurological Conditions. (Formerly known as the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA)

Wilson WA 6107

W mswa.org.au/

Mum for Mum NCJWA

Mum for Mum NCJWA is a non-denominational home-visiting program where trained volunteers who are mothers themselves visit an expectant mum in the last trimester of pregnancy and for the first year of their baby's life in order to provide emotional support.

Various locations around Australia

T +61451670628

E contact@mumformum.org.au

W mumformum.org.au

Mummy's Wish Ltd

Mummy's Wish manages the distressing impact of cancer on mums and their family units by providing support to Australian families with children aged 12 years, through the provision of practical, immediate and non-means tested support, whilst mum is receiving treatment for cancer.

Mansfield QLD 4122

W mummyswish.org.au

Mums of the Hills Inc.

We are an online and place-based group dedicated to connecting mums and children in the greater area. We advocate for issues associated with women living in hills areas.

We provide support and workshops in issues relevant to health and wellbeing.

Various locations around Australia

T 0412625284

E mumsofthehills@gmail.com

W facebook.com/mumsofthehills/

Mums Supporting Families In Need

MSFIN is a charity based in Seaford Victoria that believes that every child has the right to access their daily basic needs.
MSFIN is a fully run organisation that provides material aid to vulnerable community members via the social workers that support these clients. We provide material items such as womens, mens and childrens clothing, linen, nursery furniture, toys, toiletries and non perishable food. We provide free material aid to approximately 500 people every month.

Mums4Refugees NSW INC

We provide emergency material aid to people seeking asylum

Various locations around Australia

W mums4refugees.org/

Mungindi Progress Association

Supports rural community groups and community projects. They also assist with families struggling in times of need.

Mununjali Jymbi Centre

Indigenous Support Service and Housing
Jymbi Centre
Family and Youth Support Healing and Intervention
All families who have difficulties from time to time and may need to talk with someone.
We work confidentially and can provide information and ongoing healing and support with you and your whole family.
Some ways our programs offer support:
Having a cuppa and a yarn
Court Support
Counselling
Referrals
Day & Overnight programs
Women’s & Men’s Groups
Client support services

Murilla Community Centre Inc

Incorporiated in 1992 the Murilla Community Centre Inc aims to focus on Developing and supporting the Community through awareness and response to social and human issues identified in Miles and surrounding districts: Provide information and resources
Set up and coordinate new community services
Network with existing organisation and assist the development of self help and particular interest groups
Encourage government and other services to visit this area
Provide a meeting place for groups
Provide assistance to people who have difficulty understanding information
Be a place where someone is available to listen and where people can visit when no one else can help.
The Murilla Community Centre provides many services and programs including:
•Rural Family Support Worker
•Murilla Respite Service
•Murilla Long Day Care Centre
•Community Development Workers
•Community News
•Broadband for Seniors
•The Den - Youth Group
•Emergency Relief Program
•Room/Equipment Hir

Miles QLD 4415

W mccm.org.au/

Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation

We help Aboriginal people in need of housing, we work to prevent homelessness in Aboriginal communities, we support Aboriginal people to maintain their tenancies, we represent Aboriginal tenants in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal when they have a landlord tenant depute, we are a charity, not for profit Aboriginal corporation, we maintain a gift fund in accordance with the requirements of the income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperatives

The Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is a not-for-profit organisation who provides a diverse range of programs from childcare, kindergarten, health, medical, well being, housing and aged care for the Aboriginal people in Robinvale. Our main focus is on self determination, empowerment and resilience.

Robinvale VIC 3549

T 0350263353

E info@mvac.org.au

W mvac.org.au/

Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group

The core business of the Group is to sponsor, and to help settle in our community, people from refugee camps around the world. The families and individual persons who come are under 202 Humanitarian Visas

Albury NSW 2640

W murrayvalleysanctuary.org.au

Murri Watch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Murri Watch is a not-for-profit incorporation established in 1991 just prior to the handing down of the Recommendations arising from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Murri Watch is determined to stop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths and self-harm in custody, and to deliver high quality services and support options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Murri Watch delivers a range of programs across the state. These programs include Diversion from Custody, Cell Visitor Services, Community Patrol Services and Homelessness. Our Homelessness Service, Bowman Johnson Hostel is a 20-bed hostel which provides short term accommodation combined with case management services for homeless person or persons at risk of being homeless.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W murriwatch.org.au/

Murrigunyah

Indigenous sexual assault centre, providing support for women and males in the community, provide counselling, referrals, emergency response, training and workshops, court assistance, advocacy, spiritual healing.

Woodridge QLD 4114

W murrigunyah.org.au/

Murrindindi Shire Council

MSC is a rural council to the north-east of metropolitan Melbourne, providing local government services

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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