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Noojee Parks & Reserve Committee of Management Inc.

This committee manages & maintains the Noojee Hall. It also organises local community events.

Noojee VIC 3833

T 0448411506

W noojee.net.au

Noongar Mia Mia

Provider of affordable housing and tenancy enrichment and support for indigenous

Maylands WA 6051

W noongarmiamia.com.au

Noongar Mia Mia - Boola Moort Tenancy Support Program

Noongar Mia Mia is Perth's only Aboriginal-led Community Housing provider, housing exclusively Aboriginal tenants in Perth metro, the Wheatbelt and Esperance.

Tenancy support isn’t a new idea, but cultural tenancy support is different. A lot of mainstream Community housing providers do tenancy support, but they’re not made by us or for us. They take a one-size-fits-all approach to anyone and everyone they work with, many don’t really understand our culture, and what culture means to us as our Birthrights.

We think it’s important for Noongar people and (Aboriginal people on Noongar Boodja) to have access to Noongar tenancy support workers, working in Noongar ways. That’s why we’ve started the Boola Moort Tenancy Support Program, which is all about Dignity, Respect and Choices. And we also make sure our voices are heard with all tenants.

Maylands WA 6051

W noongarmiamia.com.au

Noosa Council

Noosa Council was re-established following de-amalgamation from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 1 January 2014. Situated at the northern tip of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Noosa Shire covers an area of 871km2 and is home to more than 54,000 people.

Tewantin QLD 4565

W noosa.qld.gov.au/

Noosa Flexible Learning Centre

Marlene Moore Flexible School Network

Sunshine Beach QLD 4567

W ereafsn.edu.au/noosa-flc/

Noro Music Therapy

Noro delivers life-transforming clinical music therapy and community music programs.

Music therapy is used for a range of challenges including disabilities, developmental delays, behaviours, mental health, neurological impairments and dementia.

We are at the forefront of music therapy, widely regarded as exemplars in our field, and innovators in how we operate. Every week, over 1,300 people (from small children to adults over 100 years old) rely on the evidence-based therapies Noro Registered Music Therapists use to achieve clinical goals, improve daily living and increase social and community participation.

There is a growing need for the therapies Noro delivers. We continue to expand our short and long-term programs to provide quality outcomes and assist more clients. We are also increasing our footprint, with 5 clinics across the Sydney metro area, and more planned.

Kingswood NSW 2747

T 0247360240

E ceo@noro.org.au

W noro.org.au

Norseman District High School

Education K-12

North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service (NAAFLS)

NAAFLS is a community legal service providing professional, comprehensive and culturally safe assistance and advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of family violence, in remote Top End communities in the North Territory.

North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency - Community Legal Education

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) delivers high quality and culturally competent legal services to Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.

In addition to our core legal practice in criminal and civil law, we provide law and justice related services that aim to ensure that Aboriginal people have real access to justice. NAAJA is funded by the Department of the Attorney-General and Justice and the National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) to provide the following services to Aboriginal people and their families in the Northern Territory:

Criminal Law
Civil & Family Law
Community Legal Education
Night Patrol Community Legal Education
Indigenous Prisoner Throughcare
Kungas Program
Custody Notification Service (CNS)
With a team of over 160 staff across the Northern Territory, together we bring a wealth of experience in the fields of Criminal, Civil, Law & Justice, Community Legal Education and Indigenous Prisoner Throughcare.

Darwin NT 0800

T 1800 898 251

W naaja.org.au/

North Burnett Community Service

North Burnett Community Service provides a range of community services in the North Burnett including Services Australia (Centrelink, myGov, Medicare), mental health, community well being, information and referral, public computers and wifi, community transport and patient travel, emergency relief and community groups and events.

Mundubbera QLD 4626

T 07 4165 4690

E info@nbcs.org.au

W nbcs.org.au

North East Community Support Group inc

Our program provides short term supported accommodation to families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We provide secure affordable supported accommodation, Information, referrals across a range of services, assistance with budgeting, living skills and sustaining tenancy, and general tailored support.

Zillmere QLD 4034

W necsg.org.au

North East Multicultural Association

North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) was established in February 2005 as the first ethnic community council in North East Victoria, with a vision to support existing and new migrants, raise cultural awareness, and promote the benefits of diversity. NEMA acknowledges the economic, cultural and social contribution migrants made to the region, and recognises the importance of cultural heritage through celebrations such as Harmony Day and the Diwali festival.

Wangaratta VIC 3677

T 03 5721 2090

E nema@nema.org.au

W nema.org.au/home/

North Melbourne Community Centre

North Melbourne Community Centre (NMCC) is a community hub owned by City of Melbourne Council and managed by YMCA Victoria. We share the facility with City of Melbourne Family Services who offer maternal health services, and social services, as well as Drummond Street Youth Services and Brotherhood of Saint Laurence HIPPY.

We offer rooms for hire to local organisations, community groups and health and employment services; including homework clubs and tutoring services, social meetings for community groups, food kitchens, free sports programs, and much more. In total we have more than 30 organisations and services who use our spaces on a permanent and ongoing basis to support our local community.

Located beside the Sutton Street public housing towers, we have become a true community hub to support one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in the City of Melbourne.

North Melbourne VIC 3051

T 0393204700

E nmcc@ymca.org.au

W nmcc.ymca.org.au

North Midlands Project Incorporated

North Midlands Project works to make the regional Western Australian communities of Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs (collectively the 'North Midlands') to be known for their happy, healthy communities and vibrant, connected towns. We deliver an annual program of health, education, arts, culture and heritage activities with the aim of improving access, connectedness, social cohesion and good mental health.

North Qld Domestic Violence Resource Service

Conduct a service in the North Qld region which provides direct support services, community education, training for service providers and coordination of domestic violence responses which actively promotes and enhances the safety of women and children involved in domestic and family violence.

Townsville QLD 4810

W nqdvrs.org.au/

North Queensland Combined Women's Services Inc

The Women's Centre Townsville provides a broad range of free community services for women and their families.
including, the Sexual Assault Support service,
a Specialist Homelessness Service and a Women’s Health Service. Also offers free counselling services to women over 15 in the Townsville region.

Aitkenvale QLD 4814

W thewomenscentre.org.au/

North Shore Community Centre

The North Shore Community Centre is a friendly, safe and welcoming space for our community to connect with others, improve and maintain physical and mental health, find support and be involved in their community.

North Shore Mums Smiles2U

North Shore Mums Smiles2U is a 100% voluntary charity which aims to bring care and comfort to the many children, adults and carers who pass through our Emergency Doors of our local hospitals every day.

We provide activity bags, toiletries and care packs to parents and children who find themselves in hospital unexpectedly.

We were created almost 6 years ago and are a Registered Charity. We support 8 hospitals across the North Shore and Central Coast.

Our philosophy is that everyone deserves the chance to smile. Even when life is at its hardest moment. A moment is all it takes.

North Side Progress Association

Its objectives are:

To work for the general improvement in public amenities, services and access for the north shore of the Hastings River in the Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government area.
To have special concern for the residents of the area.
To take all practical steps to conserve the environment of the area.
To encourage a spirit of civic awareness, co-operation and social responsibility within the local community

Various locations around Australia

T 0419615509

E northsiders1@gmail.com

W northsidepa.com

North Townsville Community Hub Inc

Statement of purpose
The purpose of the North Townsville Community Hub is to enable families and individuals within our community to gain skills for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Target Groups and Stakeholders
Based on the identified market trends and profiles of the current and potential future community service area as well as the competitive environment, NOTCH concentrates its efforts on the following segments:
Families , Individuals and children ,Youth at Risk, Volunteers,
Community groups using the Centre , emergency relief, natural disaster support, community connections, strategic planning, community consultation.




North West Mental Health - NAMHS Hotham St Community Team

Hotham Street Community Team provides mental health care to over 600 consumers with severe and chronic mental illness. The service also provides care for those who may be experiencing an acute phase of their illness, or a crisis.
Care is provided from a multidisciplinary perspective, in a consumer oriented, recovery focused manner.

Preston VIC 3072

T (03)94166300

W nwmh.org.au/

North West Mental Health NPARCS

We are a voluntary residential service for mental health recovery. NPARCS is run jointly by Northern Area mental health and our recovery partner, WellWays. Our participants might want a transition back home after hospital, or come from home wanting additional support for a period of time. We work together on people's recovery goals.

Broadmeadows VIC 3047

W nwmh.org.au/

North West Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

North West Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (NWSWDVCAS) provide women & their children experiencing domestic & family violence with case coordination, safety assessments, safety planning, information, referrals & court advocacy.
We provide intense case management support to our most at risk & vulnerable clients & assist with their legal, social and welfare needs. We have focus workers to help Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women & women from multicultural backgrounds.
At Blacktown & Mt Druitt Local Courts we help women obtain legal protection through ADVO's, tailored to meet their needs. We also provide women with information & referrals to services, including but not limited to, legal services, accommodation, counselling, financial assistance & health Services.
We assist in conjunction with the NSW Police force to prepare women for Court Hearings with monthly DV Clinics & information necessary to prepare them for giving evidence at Court.

Various locations around Australia

T 024577 6847

E blacktown@nwswdvcas.org.au

W womensandgirls.org.au/

North West Youth Accommodation Service

NWYAS is a Specialist Homelessness Service which provides supported accommodation, case management and mobile support to young people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.

Case Workers support young people and young families aged between 16 and 25 years old with developing the living skills and tenancy education required to manage indepednet housing in the greater community. Case Workers support young people to link in with services to address their identified concerns, which could include accessing services for mental health support, healthly relationships and counselling, parenting skills and emplyment and training.

Mitchelton QLD 4053

W nwyas.org.au/

Northampton District High School

Northampton District High School is located in the rural setting of Northampton, 54km north of Geraldton. Providing high quality education for the local community, it caters to children from Kindergarten to Year 10. We truly believe that all students are deserving of a quality education, no matter where they live. To this end, our staff work hard to ensure that they receive every benefit that a close knit and caring community can offer, while simultaneously being able to engage in learning processes seen in high performing schools elsewhere in the state. There is a school-wide focus on continual improvement. Students benefit from having committed and experienced teaching and support staff, many of whom are long-standing members of the community. Teaching staff provide a dynamic and varied curriculum that enriches students’ learning and provides a solid foundation for them to achieve their potential. Underpinning all academic success is a school culture that enables a strong sense of belonging, respect and progress; something that we are very proud of. It is this culture and our constant drive for progress that is encapsulated in our school motto and vision: ‘A place to learn; a place to grow’.

Northampton WA 6535

W northamptondhs.wa.edu.au/

Northern Area Community & Youth Services Inc

NACYS provides counselling/psychotherapy, case management, support, and advocacy for at risk and vulnerable members of the Northern and Outer Northern Adelaide communities, across the lifespan. Clients to the service typically have complex mental health issues, trauma backgrounds, child protection issues and alcohol and other drug concerns. Supports such as psychotherapy are not time limited and offered free to clients. NACYS has a 55 place long day childcare centre targeting the most at risk and vulnerable children.

Davoren Park SA 5113

T 0882522474

E nacys@nacys.asn.au

W nacys.asn.au

Northern Beaches Womens Shelter

We are a crisis accommodation women's shelter for adult women who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.

Various locations around Australia

T 0299777772

E sheltermanager@nbws.org.au

W nbws.org.au

Northern Community CareWorks

Provide services to the community in the following ways:
(i) providing free employment training and work experience programs and support services;
(ii) delivering a range of social, health and wellbeing activities and events;
(iii) hosting community meals and activities to facilitate community engagement, connection and social welfare; and
(iv) providing pastoral care to people experiencing helplessness
We also operate an Op Shop with clothing and furniture for the people of Darebin City. We are located in the buildling owed and operated by Northern Community Church of Christ but operate as a separate registered organisation.

Northern Compassion (Tenacious House)

Tenacious House is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2014. This is a voluntary residential recovery centre with a program designed to empower men to take control of their lives and overcome issues such as addiction anxiety and depression.

The program is design equip men with the tools to succeed in life and support them on a pathway into employment or education.

Professionals working with Tenacious House include doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists and qualified

The Program
The Tenacious House program is an evidence-based, community-focused program (meaning we do what works
and we support one another).
The program runs for an initial 5 months, after which the length of stay is determined by need.

Joondalup WA 6027

W tenacioushouse.com/

Northern Grampians Shire Council

Local Government in Western Victoria
The organisation is currently supporting smaller townships in the shire with Flood Recovery.

Northern Health

We are a branch of Melbourne Health, and operate as a mental health service operating out of various sites providing care to individuals affected by mental illness.

We deliver a comprehensive range of specialist, community and hospital-based mental health services for youth, adult and aged people who are experiencing, or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness.

Services are delivered through six programs spanning 32 sites across the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne.

Jacana VIC 3047

W nwmh.org.au

Northern Health Foundation

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute and specialist services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Our emergency department treats over 107,000 patients each year, cares for over 94,000 patients admitted to hospital, and assists with the delivery of over 4,000 babies each year. The Northern Health catchment includes three of the state's six growth areas and a very diverse community, with people who were born in more than 185 countries. The Northern Health catchment is the home to a significant number of the state’s lower socio economic and most disadvantaged groups.

Various locations around Australia

T 03 8405 2897

E northernhealthfoundation@nh.org.au

W nhfoundation.org.au

Northern Land Council

The Northern Land Council is an independant statutory authority of the Commonwealth. It is responsible for assisting Aboriginal peoples in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands and seas.

Community Planning & Development Program
The Community Planning and Development (CP&D) Program helps Aboriginal people in the NLC region to drive their own development projects and secure benefits from the use of their land and waters.

Initiated in 2016, the CP&D Program supports Aboriginal groups to plan and implement projects that deliver lasting benefits that

Darwin NT 0800

T 08 8920 5100

E cpd@nlc.org.au

W nlc.org.au

Northern NSW Health - Disaster Recovery Team

Disaster recovery team supports people across the Northern NSW LGA to prepare, recover and respond to the impact of disasters

Northern Rivers Children's Services

Not for profit organisation - provision of Family Day Care, Early Childhood Services, Outside Of School Hours care, In home Care, and Ready Set Go. Ready Set Go is a Commonwealth Funded Communities for Children project and is a child development and parent support program for children 0 - 6 years for families in Lismore and Goonellabah Priority groups for funding include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, families with long term financial hardship or disadvantage and families with complex family stressors. Ready Set Go supports families to access support services.

Northern Rivers Community Gateway

Northern Rivers Community Gateway (NRCG) is a not-for-profit, incorporated community organisation formed in 1976 and incorporated in 1977.

The Northern Rivers Community Gateway is governed by a Board of Directors. The board is made up of professionals working and residing across NSW.

Northern Rivers Community Gateway receives funding for its projects and programs from a variety of agencies, sponsors, donors and fund raising initiatives.

Lismore NSW 2480

W nrcg.org.au/

Northern Rivers Housing

The Northern Rivers Housing is a not-for-profit company managing long-term social and affordable housing for people with special needs and residents with low and moderate incomes in the far North Coast region of New South Wales in Australia.
The Company is the largest Community Housing provider in this region.
Planning is well under way for future expansion of the Company’s property portfolio in all these local government areas. Growth will continue to be sourced from stock transfers from Housing NSW, new acquisitions including redeveloped properties, and properties developed by NCCH Community Housing in partnership with other regional organisations.

NCCH currently manages in excess of 900 properties across the far North Coast of NSW managing 950 tenancies.

NCCH acknowledges the Bundjalung, Arakwal, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land that comprises the Northern Rivers.

Tweed Heads NSW 2485

T 0266275300

E info@nrh.org.au

W nh.org.au/

Northey Street City Farm

Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community organisation based in Brisbane, Australia.

The Farm is a venue for individuals, school groups and community groups to learn about permaculture and organic gardening principles.

Our purpose is to be an inspirational model of a community based, urban Permaculture farm which promotes and educates for sustainability. We believe that the dominant way of life is unsustainable, but by practicing Permaculture we can create an environmentally, socially and economically just world.

Northreach Community Care

Northreach Community Care Ltd is a registered charity working with marginalised, vulnerable and impoverished individuals in Townsville to provide housing, food, furniture and other supplies as needed.

Kirwan QLD 4817

W northreach.org.au/contact/

Northside Community Service

Canberra based regional community service located in Dickson. Northern Community Service Ltd.

Dickson ACT 2602

W northside.asn.au

Northside Community Service - Aged Care Housing

Northside’s Assistance with Care and Housing program is funded throguh the Commonwealth Home Support Program and provides a wide range of services to older community members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless as they get older. This might be because they are on a low income or have insecure housing and face challenges finding a place to live that they can call home. The program team supports individuals over 65 years and people aged 50 years or older who are are prematurely aged*, on a low income and are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Contact our Relationships Coordinator on 02 6257 2255 for a confidential and freindly chat or click the link here for more information (from ACH Program Information) * People whose life experience – such as active military service, homelessness or substance abuse – have seen them age more quickly than other people

Northside Community Service - Common Ground

This unique housing initiative provides supportive and sustainable housing to low income earners and those who have experienced homelessness. As tenancy and project managers for the recently completed Common Ground Canberra, Located in the heart of Gungahlin, close to services, transport and shops, the site comprises of 40 x 1-bedroom units. There are also expansive internal and external common areas available for all tenants to use whenever they like – such as the communal open plan kitchen, computer work stations, entertainment room, art room, large communal veggie gardens and BBQ area. Along with Argyle, Northside Community Services are available onsite to provide that extra support to tenants.

Northside Community Service - Housing First

Housing First recognises that stability is more likely to be achieved if an individual or family has and affordable, safe, permanent place to live. This approach harnesses the power of permanent, safe housing to help people recover and heal from the trauma of homelessness. It gives them a safe space in which to address the issues that may be stopping them from living the lives they want.

Northside is contributing to ending homelessnesss in our region by striving to:

Provide safe, permanent and affordable housing for people with a lived experience of homelessness.

Facilitate access to client centred, strength based and trauma informed support services
Deliver social inclusion in our community through asset based community development

Northside Community Service - Majura Men's Shed

Majura Men's Shed build and repair wooden toys, made to order toys and furniture for playgroups and preschools and also for Aged Care & Community Care Facilities. Majura Men's Shed works closely with Alzheimer's Australia ACT to offer a number of programs for men with early onset dimentia.

Dickson ACT 2602

W northside.asn.au/

Northside Community Service - Y.Engage

The Y.Engage team at Northside Community Service are committed to supporting young people of Inner North and Gunghalin regions of Canberra, between the ages of 12 - 25 who are vulnerable and disengaged. The Y.Engage team support young people through outreach, short-term case management, and through providing them with opportunities for leadership and skill building.

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: YOUTH

Gungahlin ACT 2912

W northside.asn.au

Northside Connect

Northside Connect aims to build and encourage the local aspirations our north Brisbane community. Based in Nundah, we provide services such as legal advice, domestic violence support, practical relief from life stressors as well as a safe place to connect and reinforce the sense of community.

Northway Community Playgroup

Volunteer run community playgroup serving a need for families with pre kindy children to learn to socialise as they develop. We have mums with newborns coming who benefit from new friendships made. We do not charge any fees just a voluntary gold coin donation. Playgroup has been operating for 15 years and our outdoor equipment is old and tired. The group is part of the Mission Outreach of Northway Uniting Church, Beldon WA 6027. We provide a service for families restricted by financial situations and fill a gap where they are unable to attend day-care or prefer not to send them. It provides opportunities for volunteers to participate in community activities and enhance their self-worth and enjoyment of life.

Various locations around Australia

T +61424392431

W northwayunitingchurch.org.au

Northwest Community Group Inc

We support people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. We do this through 3 x stands per week where we give out clothing, toiletries, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, air matresses etc.

We also run a program to help people who have gone from homelessness to housing, to help them get items they need to make their house a home.

Ferny Grove QLD 4055

T 0432559313

E admin@nwcg.org.au

W nwcg.org.au

Northwestern Mental Health - Travancore PARC

Subacute 10 bed mental health facility part of Melbourne Health

NOSS Tasmania

At NOSS, we are all about working with people with a disability to enrich their quality of life. We support, train and employ people with a disability.

Launceston TAS 7250

W nossinc.org.au/

Nourishing Neighbours

Provides culturally appropriate emergency food relief to those experiencing food insecurity. All clients are via support service referral ensuring their need is genuine & they have a team supporting them.

NOVA for Women and Children

NOVA for Women and Children is a specialist homelessness and domestic violence service for women and children, in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. A service they have been providing for over 35 years.

Nova has 4 refuges spread throughout the region, providing crisis accommodation for up to 80 women and children each night who may be homeless or escaping domestic violence. Along with this they provide clients with a specialist case manager, an outreach a referral service and assistance in numerous ways to help women and families get back on their feet and start over.

Newcastle West NSW 2302

T 0240235620

E nova@novawomen.org.au

W novawomen.org.au

Novo Education Space

A non-government Special Assistance secondary school in regional NSW. Our school strives to lift up young people, developing in them renewed hope, self-worth, autonomy and optimism. Our job is to help young people believe in themselves and to realise that they can shape their future and choose what it will be, regardless of what has come before. We acknowledge that staff, students and caregivers are all on a learning journey together and we work hard to make sure nobody gets left behind. We are committed to shaping the lives of young people so that they flourish and are positive contributors to their communities. We use trauma-sensitive positive education strategies to create safe spaces for young people to recover from previous educational experiences, grow and confidently take their next steps in their learning and life journey.

Wollongong NSW 2500

T 0242261622

E novo@novo.nsw.edu.au

W novo.nsw.edu.au

Nowra Community Food Store

NCFS is a not for profit charity, supporting residents of the Shoalhaven through providing low cost and free groceries to those that may be experiencing economic hardship. We also provide free grocery and personal care hampers to those in need. We have supported the community through the recent natural disasters in our area, now through the Covid19 pandemic.

Nowra Uniting Church

Church supporting families throughout the Nowra, South Coast NSW region.

Nowra NSW 2541

W nowra.uca.org.au/

NSW Department of Health - Liverpool Community Health Centre

Services provided include:
- Child Youth & Family Services
- Community Paediatrics
- Psychology
- Community Nutrition
- Sexual Assault Services

Within these services, our client groups are those that are marginalized and vulnerable. Many experience financial hardship and lack of resources.

Liverpool NSW 2170

W health.nsw.gov.au/

NSW Department of Primary Industries - Broken Hill

Rural Resilience Officer, NSW Government, Dept Primary Industries covering Broken Hill, Cobar and Bourke

Broken Hill NSW 2880

W dpi.nsw.gov.au

NSW Department of Primary Industries - Dubbo

DPI heavily involved in drought relief

Dubbo NSW 2830

W dpi.nsw.gov.au/

NSW Department of Primary Industries - Gwydir

NSW DPI works hand in hand with producers – through droughts, floods, fires and other challenges – to drive stronger primary industries.

Various locations around Australia

T (02) 6391 3100

E nsw.agriculture@dpi.nsw.gov.au

W dpi.nsw.gov.au

NSW Department of Primary Industries - Wollongbar

Provides various supports for NSW primary producers.
May be listed under Regional NSW or NSW Department of Planning and Environment

Wollongbar NSW 2477

T (02) 6391 3100

W dpi.nsw.gov.au/

NSW Health - Aboriginal Child and Family Health

Within Aboriginal Child and Family health there are teams of Child and Family Health Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Social Workers in Community providing telehealth and sustained home visiting programs. We work along side families who may be experiencing child protection, financial, homelessness, mental health or social concerns. We have a culturally safe, trauma informed and holistic approach to enhance family functioning, child development and community wellbeing.

NSW Health - Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles

Two arms of the team

Bulbuwil - chronic diease prevention programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas of Sydney. Offering numerous healthy lifestyle programs, exercise groups, cooking groups, art therapy groups, eye and hearing clinics. Health checks and referrals for follow ups.

SEAHC - care coordination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District with chroinc dieases. Cooridnating specialist, doctors, applications to NDIS and my aged care, advocating for patients.

Miranda NSW 2228

W seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

NSW Health - Child and Family Bowral

We provide Child and Family Health services to children up to 5 years of age and their families.

Bowral NSW 2576

W health.nsw.gov.au/

NSW Health - Liverpool/Fairfield Community Mental Health

Provides case management and support for people living with a mental illness

Liverpool NSW 2170

T 0296164354

W health.nsw.gov.au

NSW Health Service - Professor Marie Bashir Centre

The centre is integrated with community mental health services to ensure people can get back to school, work, family and friends as soon as possible. The centre is a warm, calm environment with beautiful murals, peaceful garden spaces and colourful common areas for patients and visitors.

The Professor Marie Bashir Centre hosts a range of services including:

Assessment Unit to determine the best treatment options
Acute Mental Health Unit
Short Stay Unit for people needing care for 24 to 48 hours
gender separated High Dependency Units
Eating Disorder In-patient Program
Eating Disorder Day Program
Care for women with their babies
Research Unit (The University of Sydney)

NT Friendship & Support

NT Friendship & Support work with people across the lifespan including people with disability, foster children and foster carers and older adults.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W ntfriendship.org.au

NT Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation

To assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people separated from their families, to undertake family tracing and family reunions with counselling support.

Malak NT 0812

W ntsgac.org.au/

Number 8 Prison Project Incorporated

Support for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated individuals and their families

Nundah Community Enterprises Cooperative

Nundah Community Enterprise Co-operative (N.C.E.C.) was formed in 1999 to create sustainable employment and training opportunities for people with Mental Illness, Learning Difficulty or Intellectual Disability.

Supporting people with meaningful work

We are a Not-For-Profit Organisation that currently trains and employs 23 people with meaningful work opportunities through our two business arms: Espresso Train Café & Catering and NCEC Parks & Maintenance.

Nundah QLD 4012

W ncec.com.au

Nundah Mental Health Service

Mental health service for those affected. Part of Metro North Community Health

Nundle Public School

Nundle public school

Nundle NSW 2340

W nundle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Nungurner Primary School

Nungurner Primary School is a small school in East Gippsland with 33 students. Although our school was not physically impacted by the 2019/2020 bushfire season our local community has been deeply impacted and financial losses to our community have been significant. Our students experienced multiple evacuations from their homes over the summer and this has impacted on our students' and families' wellbeing. The flow on effect to local businesses and the impact of COVID-19 has meant that our school has been unable to reach out to local community members and businesses to raise much needed fundraising for small projects within our school. We are seeking external support through GIVIT to assist us to undertake some small projects within our school, including the rejuvenation of our vegetable gardens and playground.

Nu-Road Welfare

As Nu-road Welfare Inc. and The Shack Community Centre, we provide assistance with food, counselling, rehab support and much more.
We help were needed if possible and contact other organisation if we cannot assist with certain requests.

Nurse Navigator Services - Mackay Base Hospital

Nurse Navigation Services - Mackay Base Hospital
Nurse Navigator Service:
Nurse NavigatorsIn 2016 the Nurse Navigator program was introduced in Queensland. Led by the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Clinical Excellence Division, the Nurse Navigator Service provides dedicated roles to facilitate the journey of patients with complex healthcare needs through an increasingly complex health-care system.

With the GP as the primary care provider and case manager, the nurse-led model of care provided by Nurse Navigator Service assists patients to navigate the complex healthcare system, from the community or primary health care setting, through hospital, and back home again. By working across multiple specialties, the Nurse Navigator Service aims to reduce service fragmentation and improve access for patients through care coordination, advocacy and education.

As highly experienced clinicians with an in-depth knowledge of the health system, Nurse Navigators support patients to improve their health literacy and capacity to self-manage their conditions. Nurse Navigators assist patients to access services in the right place, at the right time and by the right health-care professional or care provider.

Nurse Navigators link with all primary and acute care health professionals who identify and refer their most complex patients (adult or children), who require a coordinated approach to improve their health outcomes. Based upon similar criteria, other referrals to the service will come from specialists, hospitals and hospital data bases.

East Mackay QLD 4740

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Nymboida Public School

We are a small school of 18 students who live in a drought and bushfire effected community. Nymboida Public School is a supportive, diverse and engaging learning environment that develops confidence and creativity in students.

Nyngan Baptist Fellowship

We are a small country church active in serving the local public and high school through chaplaincy and in youth and children's ministry. We also manage a community hall used by clubs and individuals for social gatherings.

Nyngan NSW 2825

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Nyoongar Outreach Services Incorporated

We are an Aboriginal mobile outreach service providing social support, co-ordinated referrals and advocacy to Aboriginal people at risk in public spaces.

Our vision is Developing community safety and harmony in public spaces through positive interactions with Aboriginal people and the wider community.

We operate within specific precincts of the Perth metropolitan area including Fremantle, Vincent, Belmont, Midland and northern and southern corridors.

Our Mission is to provide street level early social intervention to Aboriginal people who are at risk of self harm, low level violent behaviour, entering the criminal justice system, homelessness, substance abuse or mental health issues and, through leadership and partnership with other organisations, to ensure that issues and unmet needs are met.

East Perth WA 6004

W nyoongaroutreach.com.au

Oasis Youth Services ACT

Provides crisis accommodation with 24 hour staffing. Offers advice and referral. For ages 16-25 years who are homeless. Provides accommodation for up to 12 months. Program run by The Salvation Army.

Oberon Council

Local Government

Oberon NSW 2787

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O'Connor Primary School

O’Connor Primary prides itself in the development of the whole child. Values and social skills are an important part of the school curriculum, we are focused on providing an inclusive education for all students. Parents are encouraged to be involved and we welcome all input and involvement in the school as your child progresses through their primary education.

Office for Children, Youth and Family Support

The Office for Children, Youth and Family Support works in partnership with the community to provide care and protection services to children and young people, and family and community support to meet the needs of the people of Canberra. In addition, the Office is responsible for youth justice services, adoptions and the monitoring and licensing of children's services.

Office of the Public Guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system. This includes those in out-of-home care, such as a foster home, the home of a kinship carer, a residential care facility, a youth detention or adult correctional centre, disability service or mental health facility.

Older Adults Mental Health Service

Community based service offering case management for people over the age of 65 years experiencing Mental Health issues

Olinda Community House

Neighbourhood House supporting our community

Olinda Primary School

Primary School

Olinda VIC 3788

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Olivia's Place

Operating under the premise that "it takes a village to raise a family", Olivia's Place caters to the needs of Gippsland families experiencing challenges through any stage of pregnancy or early parenting up to the youngest child's first birthday.

Omeo Primary School

Omeo Primary School is committed to nurturing students to achieve their full potential in an ever changing world.

On My Feet

On My Feet is dedicated to helping people experiencing, or vulnerable to homelessness, transform their lives by providing a unique hand-up comprising exercise, community & education. We collaborate with shelters, who help us “recruit” participants. Participants can choose to join morning walks with free coffee/chats afterward, and structured training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. They receive our T-shirt & socks, & gain access to a network of caring, friendly volunteers. Participants experience improvements in their physical and mental health & build strong connections with the community & one another. These connections are significant determinants of well-being. Participants are entered into running/walking events to build their confidence We offer mentorship, as well as learning opportunities i.e. a regular schedule of workshops on topics such as resilience, nutrition, stress management & sleep. We work closely with employment agencies to help participants find work.

Subiaco WA 6008

W onmyfeet.org.au

Oncology Massage Limited

Oncology Massage Limited (OML) is a not for profit training organisation, teaching previously qualified Tactile Therapists how to work safely and effectively with any person in frail health, especially those with a history or diagnosis of cancer.

One Arm Point Remote Community School

K - 12 School in remote indigenous community

One Meal - It Makes a Difference

One Meal – It Makes a Difference is a 100% volunteer, Sydney based not for profit community organisation that helps to feed, clothe and support the homeless and underprivileged.
Our mission is to provide nutritious meals and a range of human services to the homeless, destitute, impoverished and underprivileged people in our community and to assist in advancing their well-being, outlook on life and prospects for future independence – and to do so with strong ethics and integrity.
We run weekly meal services in Blacktown, Cronulla, Darlinghurst, Engadine, Kingsgrove, Manly, Miranda, Narraweena, Riverwood, Surry Hills and Sutherland.
In addition to our meal services, our Community Co-op hamper programs operating in Sutherland Shire, at Blacktown and on the Northern Beaches provide thousands of meals (fresh produce, prepared meals and non-perishables) each week to families and individuals in need.

Gymea NSW 2227

E info@onemeal.org.au

W onemeal.org.au

One Tree Community Services Kalkarindji

Providing an early childhood service in a remote NT community called Kalkarindji

One Tree Wadeye Children and Family Centre

We are a not for profit children and family centre. We cater to local indigenous children. We provide child care for children and support families trying to re-enter the workforce. We also support community needs such as food and clothing.

Wadeye NT 0822

W onetree.org.au/

One Voice

Established in 2012, One Voice was established with a vision to restore dignity and hope – one life at a time.

West Footscray VIC 3012

T 1300 426 386

E hello@onevoice.org.au

W onevoice.org.au/

ONE80TC Limited

ONE80TC exits to rescue lives of young men and women from the devastating effects of drug & alcohol addiction, to restore hope and to rebuild families (our Mission).

ONE80TC is a holistic program that teaches much more than addiction recovery. We offer support and training in families, community service and employment pathways, and we provide access to GP, Psychologist and Psychiatrist (as required).

Run over 12 months the residential rehabilitation program is run as a therapeutic community and includes the following stages: Assessment and Intake, Transition (Group therapy), 5 Stages which include 12 steps plus individual tailored content, CBT & DBT therapies, Family Support worker, Caseworker (1-8 ratio), Medical GP, Clinical Psychologist, Graduation, Aftercare and Internship.

ONE80TC have been delivering drug and alcohol rehabilitation services since 1977, bringing life transformation to many thousands of young men and women.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800679657

E info@one80tc.org

W one80tc.org

OneLife NQ

OneLife NQ is proud to have enriched the lives of people since 1978 in the Mackay region.

Onelink

OneLink can connect their clients to a wide range of services including:
Child, youth and family services
Tenancy support
Support for people who are homeless
Legal services
Financial counselling
Mental health services
And many other support services

Ontrack College Emerald

Ontrack College Emerald is a Special Assistance School located in the rural community of Emerald, QLD. We offer placement for students in grades 7 - 10 who are unable to attend mainstreaming schooling due to mental and physical health reasons.

Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation

Oonah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is committed to providing a welcoming and culturally affirming service to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people of Melbourne’s Inner and Outer East. We are a central point of contact for information, services, and programs that are focused on building a healthy and strong Community. Our team is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our Community by providing access to culturally appropriate services and support. We believe in empowering our Community and promoting self-determination.

Healesville VIC 3777

E oonah@oonah.org.au

W oonah.org.au

Open Doors Youth Service Inc.

Open Doors Youth Service provides support to young people with diverse genders, sex and sexualities.
They support young people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Pansexual, Sistergirl or Brotherboy (LGBTIQAP+ Sistergirl & Brotherboy) aged 12-24 across South East Queensland.
They are based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane but provide outreach in varying capacities.
They are Queensland’s leading LGBTIQAP+ youth homelessness service, working with young people who are at risk of/are disengaging with community and are at risk of/are experiencing homelessness. They aim to support and stabilise living situations and provide early intervention to support finding a safe living arrangement. This may include finding accommodation short/long term, supporting in providing mediation with parents, schools and other family members as well as advocacy and providing referrals and links to safe and supportive services.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

T 07 3257 7660

E opendoors@opendoors.net.au

W opendoors.net.au

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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