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UnitingCare - Kippax

A community services organisation is Belconnen, Canberra, UnitingCare Kippax offers support to families, children and young people who are doing it tough as well as a whole range of community development and community building activities.

Holt ACT 2615

W kippax.org.au/

UnitingCare - Mackay

Works with family's experiencing domestic violence or families who are involved with Child Safety. Supports families to improve safety of their children.

Mackay QLD 4740

T 07 49442300

W unitingcareqld.com.au

UnitingCare - Mount Gravatt

Family intervention service supporting Families who have child protection involvement to care for there children safety in the home or reunify children back into their parents care.

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare - Townsville

Provider of community services. Service group of UnitingCare Queensland. Providing a safe place to live for a young person living in residential care; offering financial guidance to an individual in financial distress; providing counselling and education to all members of the family.

Aitkenvale QLD 4814

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Canberra City - Early Morning Centre

A warm safe space and friendly people respecting and responding to individual needs. The Early Morning Centre is open each week day from 7.30am to 8.30am for free breakfast, and from 9.00am to 2.00pm weekdays and 9.00am to 1.00pm on weekends for support and referral services. EMC provides office facilities - desk, phone, computer with Internet access, Post Office Box address and safe collection point for mail. The Centre operates under the banner of UnitingCare the nation-wide community services arm of the Uniting Church. This service receives funding under the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) and/or the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness, which are jointly funded by the ACT and Australian Governments.

Canberra ACT 2601

W emc.org.au/

UnitingCare Community - Annerley

Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.

Annerley QLD 4103

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Beenleigh

Our Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) is a free service that provides in-home
family support for all members of the family who may need our help.
We acknowledge that all families are different and we will respect your rights, values, beliefs and culture. Our
support is specific to you and your family’s needs with main priority of keeping families together.
UnitingCare Community IFSS can support families to work through some of the challenges families may face by
offering support in:
Emotional support:
Listening, talking and exploring ways to manage
challenges.
Family worries:
Support you to work out what your family’s needs are
and work together to achieve the best outcomes.
Violence in the home:
Exploring ways to make sure you and your family are
safe.
Parenting support and groups:
Provide parenting support and strategies to help you
understand your child’s needs.
Behaviours:
Exploring strategies to understand and best manage
different behaviours.

Beenleigh QLD 4207

T 07 3442 5900

W uccommunity.org.au

UnitingCare Community - Cairns

Our mission: As part of Uniting Care Queensland, the mission of Uniting Care Community is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals families and communities as we:
Reach out to people in need;
Speak out for fairness and justice;
Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.

Cairns QLD 4870

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Canungra

Uniting Care Canungra. We are here to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Through our range of health, aged care and community service brands we: Reach out to people in need, Speak out for fairness and justice, Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.

Logan Central QLD 4114

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Chermside

UnitingCare Community provide General Welfare and Support Services within Regional Queensland.

UnitingCare Community - Family Intervention Services - Chermside

Uniting Care's Family Intervention Service is a non-government in-home therapeutic intervention designed for families with children (including expectant parents) and young people up to 18 years of age.

We work with parents to develop personalised goals that address child protection worries and meet the needs of their children.

Chermside QLD 4032

W unitingcareqld.com.au

UnitingCare Community - Ipswich

The Family Intervention Service is part of UnitingCare Community and works with children and families who have been involved with the statutory child protection system. The role of the Family Intervention Service is to increase the safety of the children, increase the capacity of the parents to meet the care and protective needs of the family and provide every opportunity for the family to remain unified.

Ipswich QLD 4305

W unitingcareqld.com.au

UnitingCare Community - Nundah

Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.

Nundah QLD 4012

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Peregian

Uniting Care Peregian
Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.

Logan Central QLD 4114

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Rockhampton

Unitingcare Community - Family Intervention Service

Berserker QLD 4701

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Stanthorpe

Uniting Care Stanthorpe. We are here to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Through our range of health, aged care and community service brands we: Reach out to people in need, Speak out for fairness and justice, Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.

Logan Central QLD 4114

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community - Supported Accommodation Program

Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.

Chermside QLD 4032

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community Family - Maroochydore

Provides a wide range of services that support families

Maroochydore QLD 4558

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Community QLD - Clare Homes

Non profit organisation of the Uniting Church who provides accommodation and support up to 6 months for homeless families.

Chermside QLD 4032

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare IFSS Underwood

Our team supports vulnerable families who are experiencing complex needs and have children (0-18) living in the home, with the aim of increasing safety and reducing risk through building family and community capacity.

Underwood QLD 4119

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Queensland - Bungalow

We provide family and community support to individuals struggling to care for and provide for their families and themselves.

Bungalow QLD 4870

W unitingcareqld.com.au

UnitingCare Queensland - Manunda

UCQ Cairns, work with at risk and vulnerable families in Cairns Region.

Manunda QLD 4870

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

UnitingCare Queensland - Underwood

We provide health and community services to thousands of people every day of the year through our service groups - UnitingCare Community, UnitingCare Health, Blue Care and ARRCS (Australian Regional and Remote Community Services

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: EMERGENCY RELIEF

Underwood QLD 4119

W unitingcareqld.com.au

UnitingCare Queensland - Volunteer Experience Team

UnitingCare is a courageous and creative health and community services provider across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Built on compassion, we believe people should experience life in all its fullness. The entire UnitingCare family is here to support you wherever you are and whenever you need us. UnitingCare is proudly represented by ARRCS, BlueCare, Buderim Private Hospital, Lifeline, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and The Wesley Hospital.

Volunteer to change lives, yours included.

Our communities are stronger thanks to the generosity of people who put their hand up to help. Whether it's visiting an older person for a cuppa, going on holiday with a person with disability, sorting books at the Lifeline Bookfest or serving in a Lifeline Shop, volunteering brings people together.

UnitingSA

With a long and proud history of building stronger communities, our can-do attitude is dedicated to supporting South Australians.

Founded in 1919, today we assist almost 15,000 people every year across housing, aged care and community services.

Older people, youth, children, families, those living with mental health issues or disability, and people from diverse cultures are just some of the people we work with every day.

University of Canberra - Student Equity and Participation

We implement relationship-based programs and services so that people from traditionally underrepresented cohorts, including, people from regional and remote Australia, low socio-economic status backgrounds and Indigenous persons can access and participate in university and feel empowered to achieve their own definition of success.​

University of Canberra - Wellbeing Team

The University of Canberra is committed to student equity in higher education, providing opportunities to people from a range of backgrounds. Equity, Participation & Welfare manages the delivery of several UC outreach initiatives to schools and communities across the ACT and regional NSW and support current students to successfully transition to university and succeed in their studies. The team primarily focuses on supporting students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students first in family to study at uni, students with a disability, mature age students, students from diverse cultural backgrounds and students on humanitarian visas.

University of QLD Union

The UQ student Union, is an independent student led organisation,that is separate from the university. It's main aims are to empower & advocate for students facing hardship while studying to support them to stay engaged in their studies.

The main support branches of the union are firstly, the student leaders who, are the voice for students, listening to issues then campaigning and advocating on behalf of the student body to make change for students at UQ for the better. They do this through social campaigns and creating programs designed to improve support to students.

The other branch is the student advocacy and support team who are a team of professionals who provide targeted, tailored support to individual students who are in crisis. Advocating on their behalf to address educational, social, emotional and psychological issues impacting their lives and studies. They also provide practical support, which help to address issues such as poverty in the form of loans and a foodbank.

University of the Sunshine Coast Student Guild

The USC Student Guild is a not for profit organisation tending to the needs of students. We attend to many aspects of personal wellbeing including social (events and clubs) , financial (budget workshops and one-on-one financial literacy) and, welfare and advocacy for our most vulnerable students. We assist both domestic and international students and have a range of 17 to 60 + in our service at any time.

Sippy Downs QLD 4556

W uscstudentguild.org.au/

University of Wollongong - Woolyungah

Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC) is committed to increasing the participation and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the University of Wollongong. We provide programs, services and facilities that encourage and support Indigenous Australians from entry to University, through to successful completion.

Upper Coomera State College

Educational Institution for students from Prep to Year 12

Upper Coomera QLD 4209

T 0755807555

W uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au/

Upper Hastings Sporting & Community Group

Sporting organisation supporting our community

Upper Horton Pony Club

Small rural Ponyclub in north west NSW

Upper Horton NSW 2347

T 0428210027

W pcansw.org.au/

Upper Hunter Community Services Inc

A non for p[profit that offers programs to all members of the Upper Hunter Community
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc. provided quality services that promoted the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our services include: Aboriginal Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Emergency Relief, Muswellbrook Neighborhood Service, Youth Development Worker, Toybox, Moosh and Hunter Park Family Centre.

Muswellbrook NSW 2333

W uhcs.com.au

Upper Hunter Homeless Support Ltd

UHHS works with young people, men, women and families at imminent risk of, or experiencing, homelessness in either crisis or chronic circumstances.

Muswellbrook NSW 2333

W upperhunterhomelesssupport.com

Upper Hunter Where There's a Will

It is the mission of Upper Hunter Where There's a Will to effect cultural change through improved literacy of wellbeing and mental health in our schools, families and community.

Scone NSW 2337

W uhwheretheresawill.com.au

Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Upper Lachlan Shire is a local government area in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was formed in February 2004 from Crookwell Shire and parts of Mulwaree, Gunning and Yass Shires. The Mayor of Upper Lachlan Shire Council is Cr. John Stafford, an unaligned politician.

Upper Room Crisis Care Centre

We do fundraising by doing sausage sizzles, cent auctions and garage sales and rely on donations to help the needy via ER as food parcels, clothes & furniture. Being a hearing ear and a friend

Upper Yarra Secondary College

Secondary College

Yarra Junction VIC 3797

W uysc.vic.edu.au/

Upwey South Primary School

Primary School

Upwey VIC 3158

W upweysthps.vic.edu.au/

Uralla Neighbourhood Centre

The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre is an information and referral service that is available to the people of the Uralla Shire. The purpose of the Uralla Neighbourhood Centre is to provide the Uralla Community with access to information, resources and services to assist in choice making and skill development.

Urapuntja Health Clinic

Remote health clinic supporting Aboriginal homeless and underprivileged in remote community 3.5 hours north east of Alice Springs, known as Sandover.

Urapuntja NT 0872

T (08) 8956 9875

W urapuntja.org.au/

USQ Student Guild

The USQ Student Guild is a not for profit organisation which supports students of the University of Southern Queensland. The primary service of the USQ Student Guild is free student advocacy to USQ students at no cost. All students are welcome to access the support and services that the Guild offers. The Guild also manages some of the sport and recreational facilities on each of the 3 USQ campuses - Toowoomba, Ipswich and Springfield. Each Semester it also awards 4-6 bursaries to students in need.

Darling Heights QLD 4350

W studentguild.com.au

Uthman's Dream Inc

Locally we have been aiding in the feeding the homeless campaigns, soccer tournaments for the youth of African and other multicultural communities.

Braybrook VIC 3019

W uthmansdream.com

Valley Hearts Inc

A Christian faith based group who support and walk with the marginalised in the Fortitude Valley area, assisting with housing & materials needs, faith activities and community meals. Partnering with other groups, eg. Red Cross Jeays Street Community Centre, Wesley Mission Brisbane & SPEAR Ministries to further strengthen and support this community.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W valleyhearts.com.au/

Valmar Support Services Limited

We provide services for people with disabilities, group house accommodation, community based support services for the frail aged and community transport. Valmar provides a range if assistance to people with disability and the frail aged to help them live with dignity and independently.

Tumut NSW 2720

W valmar.com.au/

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre

Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Incorporated is a not for profit organisation on the Gold Coast.

Our Vision is to have the Community Centre become the meeting place of Varsity Lakes, inspiring a sense of community support and social belonging.

Our Values - *We strive to create a welcoming environment that values and celebrates the success of its members
*We acknowledge the importance of friendship building and social networking in developing individual and community vitality
*We strive to recognise and respond to changing community needs and trends through dynamic and innovative programmes
*We value individual contributions of staff and committee members to enhance our service to the wider community

Venture Housing Company Limited

Community Housing Provider

Veritas House

Veritas House offers accommodation and support services to more than 800 vulnerable children, young people and their families annually across Central West NSW.
With offices in Bathurst and Orange, we have grown to become one of the region’s largest providers of foster care and youth homelessness services.
We are not-for-profit organisation and registered charity who are changing the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families in our community.

Vermont South Special School

Special School for primary children with a mild intellectual disability

Very Special Kids

Providing holistic palliative care for children and young people across Victoria.
Very Special Kids provides holistic palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and tailored support for their families – through life, death and bereavement.
Our integrated approach includes emotional, clinical and practical support to improve quality of life and create positive, lasting memories.

Malvern VIC 3144

T 1800 888 875

E mail@vsk.org.au

W vsk.org.au/

Victims of Crime Assistance League (ACT) Inc

Provides a range of support services to victims of crime, and their family and friends, in the ACT and surrounding regions in NSW.

Services include emotional support, counselling, practical support, and advocacy

Narrabundah ACT 2604

T 0262959600

E vocalact@gmail.com

W vocalact.webs.com/

Victoria Foundation for Survivors of Torture

Foundation House (The Victoria Foundation for Survivors of Torture) is a politically independent, non profit community organisation. It provides services and support for adults and children from any country who have fled persecution, torture and war-related trauma to find safety in Australia.

Brunswick VIC 3056

W foundationhouse.org.au/

Victoria Plantation State School

Victoria Plantation State School is a coeducation primary school, serving years P-6.

Victoria Plantation QLD 4850

W victoriaplantationss.eq.edu.au/

Victoria Point State High School

Victoria Point State High School

Victoria Point QLD 4165

W vpshs.eq.edu.au/

Victoria Road Primary School

Primary School

Lilydale VIC 3140

W victoriaroadps.vic.edu.au/

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Dandenong

Vacca provides support for Aboriginals We provide family and child welfare within the Victorian Aboriginal community, to strengthen families and cultural links.

Dandenong VIC 3175

W vacca.org

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Preston

Vacca provides support for Aboriginals
We provide family and child welfare within the Victorian Aboriginal community, to strengthen families and cultural links.

Preston VIC 3072

T (03) 9287 8800

E vacca@vacca.org

W vacca.org/

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Wangaratta

The principal activities are to provide family and child welfare, family aid and strengthening and reunification services within the Aboriginal community. In so doing, the purpose is to strengthen the safety, wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community.

Wangaratta VIC 3677

W vacca.org

Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Ltd. (VACSAL)

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community development issues as well as being a major provider of extensive services to the Aboriginal community in both the metropolitan and some regional communities. GIVIT services will be utilized in the newly established Local Justice Cultural and Therapeutic program where Koori individuals under correctional orders or at risk of reoffending will be provided essential life skills through culturally sensitive activities and camps. These include arts and crafts workshops, yarning circles, storytelling and more. Items for basic self care and sanitation will be provided to the individuals to assist with their personal lives.

Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry

Non-for-profit, multi faith volunteer organisation providing psychological first aid and emotional spiritual care to members of the community across Victoria in times of crises. Working in the relief and recovery emergency management space.

Various locations around Australia

T (03) 7037 6010

E emergencies@vccem.org.au

W vccem.org.au

Victorian Working Group On International Student Employability (VicWISE)

The purposes of the association are to champion for international student employability through networking, influencing and advocating for international students. The main focus of the group is to support professionals from the sector, collaborate to reach shared goaland to advocate for international students.

Melbourne VIC 3000

T 0414229287

E president@vicwise.org

W vicwise.org

Vietnamese Community in Australia (QLD Chapter)

The Vietnamese Community in Australia - Queensland Chapter Inc. (VCA-QLD) is a community association. It was formed since 1979 but was formally incorporated in February 1988. The VCA-QLD together with similar associations in other states, are members of the national body: the Vietnamese Community in Australia.

With 40 years of resettlement in Australia and current population estimated at 18,000 people, the composition of our community has experienced some changes such as the emergence of the second generation, being children of the original refugees, growing up and makes significant presence in the area of skilled labour, professionals and businesses … of the Australian society; and recently, freedom loving professional/tradesperson migrants from Vietnam is also added as a small proportion to our community.

Our association is the peak organisation representing the Vietnamese community, it actually covers more than 20 different groups, and some are incorporated some are not, in the areas of Vietnamese ex-servicemen, education, religion, welfare, political etc…

Our goal/mission:

- To promote and preserve the Vietnamese culture and language.
- To promote and develop the self help and solidarity amongst all freedom loving Vietnamese living in Queensland.
- To promote the contribution of the Vietnamese community in Queensland in the economic, political and social strength of the Australian community.
- To promote the friendship between the Vietnamese community and other ethnic communities which share the same objects and purposes.
- To affirm and struggle for the basic human rights and freedom for Vietnamese people.

From an association with mainly self help activities, we have grown into a non-profit service provider, with support programs funded by the Department of Communities, not only for our members but also for the wider community, especially in the Southwest Brisbane Region and its surrounding areas.

Village Avenue Community Church

Community church.

Coopers Plains QLD 4108

W villageave.org.au/

Village Connect

Is a Pasifika Holistic Health Hub in Logan City. Our aspiration is to see our Pasifika families flourish in Australia through the delivery of holistic supported services. We currently run Pasifika Maternity Hub for Maori and Pasifika mums and their families. Run playgroup for parents and their babies. We run and Men's and Women's group alternating week. Programme for Youth, Elderly group called 3G meeting weekly. We run programmes of addiction, mental health etc

Vincentcare Greenlight

We support people with histories of homelessness to settle into permanent housing

North Melbourne VIC 3051

W vincentcare.org.au/

VincentCare Victoria - Outreach Program

Supporting homeless and at risk of homelessness in community.

Glenroy VIC 3046

W vincentcare.org.au/

VincentCare Victoria - Ozanam House

Ozanam House is a crisis accommodation service for homeless men and women in North Melbourne. It also consists of a homelessness resource centre known as HRC which is open to all people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage in the community.

Vincentcare Victoria - Women's Early Intervention Program

Vincentcare is a large homelessness organisation that has many different programs. It acts as a Crisis Accommodation, a Homelessness Resource Centre, Case Management Support and includes a unique Women's Early Intervention Program. Based in North Melbourne Vic

VincentCare Victoria (Community Connections Program)

The Community Connections Program provides case management support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessnes with complex health needs

Glenroy VIC 3046

W vincentcare.org.au/

Vinnies Kitchen

Vinnies Kitchen is an independent, not for profit, non-denominational frontline organisation providing assistance to the homeless and the most vulnerable people in our local community. Our main aim is to provide a FREE two-course meal 6 days a week to those in need and have done for the past 32 years.
Vinnies Kitchen supplies and serves approximately 200 people per week from the Shires Youth Band Hall at 980 Point Nepean Road Rosebud, run by local volunteers.

Vinnies Yass

Provide food and clothing assistance to clients. Also provides assistance with travel, accommodation and utilities.

Violet Town Action Group

Violet Town Action Group [VTAG] is a group of people drawn from the local community with the common purpose of working to develop and support community activities and initiatives, and to provide a forum which facilitates discussion and decision making for the communities of Violet Town and District.

Violet Town Men's Shed

Violet Town Men's Shed gives men the opportunity to share their stories, discuss hardships, offer advice, over a cuppa and to participate in hands on projects for the community. These projects range in diversity and include nesting boxes for land care groups, furniture restoration for residents or shop fittings for business owners or town beautification. Workshops are also held for community members in the well equipped shed, and regular seminars are presented by health care professionals.

Volunteering and Contact ACT

Volunteering and Contact ACT is the peak body for
volunteering and community information. We drive policy,
and advocate for our members and stakeholders as part of
a national network. We are an active link between people,
organisations and government.

Canberra ACT 2601

W volunteeringact.org.au/

Volunteering North Queensland

VNQ is the leading Volunteer Resource Hub based in Townsville.
We have proudly been established for over 20 years, working with
thousands of volunteers and we currently have 115 member companies.
VNQ connects individuals, corporates and groups of volunteers
with varied volunteer opportunities. Our services extend south to the
Burdekin, north to Hinchinbrook and as far west as Mount Isa.

VNQ is looking to host a first of a kind North Queensland Volunteering Conference for between 200-300 attendees with the aim of upskilling, refreshing and rewarding grassroots volunteers to be held in May 2022, also to align with National Volunteering Week and we are seeking help.

We operate with limited staff, a mix between paid part time employees and volunteer referral officers. Government funding has recently been withdrawn for many organisations in the community services sector and VNQ is one of these. We are re-designing our strategic direction to ensure our longevity.

WA Country Health Service - South West

The Regional Health Service offers two (2) main health facilities at Bunbury and Busselton. The Health Service is also widely supported with a network of smaller hospitals and Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites at: Augusta, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey, Margaret River, Nannup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Warren.

Waalitj Foundation - Onslow Family Support Program

The Onslow Family Support Program is aimed at Aboriginal families in Onslow and the Bindi Bindi community with the primary focus of improving school attendance and capacity in parents and caregivers.

Local mentors work with the community and local services to provide support to overcome any barriers that may prevent children from regular school attendance. Intensive mentoring is provided to families and covers support for establishing routines, school pick-ups, dealing with departmental agencies, paperwork and medical issues.

WACHS - Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service

Great Southern Aboriginal Health provides free health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in the Lower and Central Great Southern Region. Aboriginal Health Service clinics are located in Albany and Katanning.

The aim of Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service is to support our clients to achieve optimum health with a holistic approach, while we continue to work in partnership with other organisations.

Waddington Primary School

Waddington Primary School is a small school located in a low socio-economic suburb in Perth, WA. Many of our students come to school without basic needs being met and therefore we aim to provide a wrap around support for them offering food in a lunch club, clothing and support services.

Koondoola WA 6064

W waddingtonps.wa.edu.au/

Walcha Farmers' Market

Walcha Farmers' Market provide a monthly market in beautiful McHattan Park, Walcha. The market is for the community and visitors to come and enjoy a casual catch up whilst having the option to purchase local food and other local offerings. We also provide free kids activities, live music and demonstrations at our market.

Walcha Town and Country Inc

The Walcha Town and Country Club was founded in 1971, and since its inception, has been raising funds for worthy causes both locally and Australia wide. The current Committee is made up of 12 dynamic local women from diverse backgrounds, who volunteer their time each year coordinating various fundraising events.

Various locations around Australia

E walchatandc@hotmail.com

W facebook.com/WalchaTownAndCountryClub

Walk With Us

We are a friendly group of passionate and proactive people who share a common goal to work amongst the Gold Coast community, supporting the homeless, disadvantaged, youth, lonely, domestic violence and sufferers of mental health.

We are a mixed bunch who has come from a wide range of backgrounds, each with our own story to tell and genuine motivation to help others. We understand how quickly and unexpectedly lives can change and how easy it is to fall on tough times.

Wallabadah Public School

Wallabadah Public School is a small rural school in a drought affected area.

Wallabadah NSW 2343

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

Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi

Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation (Waltja) is a 100% Aboriginal led and controlled, community-based organisation doing good work with families, grounded in strong culture and relationships. We work in remote Central Australian Aboriginal communities. Waltja’s foundation is the leadership of strong Aboriginal women, our focus on families, and support for community self-management and self-determination.

Ciccone NT 0870

W waltja.org.au/

Walwa Primary School

Walwa Primary School has a pleasant, family atmosphere, one in which everybody ~ teachers, students and parents ~ are encouraged to treat each other with courtesy, respect and care. The school’s curriculum is concerned with the development of all the skills, knowledge and attitudes that children need to cope efficiently with the demands of living in our complex, changing society.

Walwa VIC 3709

W walwaps.vic.edu.au/

Waminda - South Coast Women's Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation

A culturally safe and holistic service, providing women and their Aboriginal families an opportunity to belong and receive quality health and well-being support. Our key focus is to provide tailored strength based care.

Nowra NSW 2541

W waminda.org.au/

Waminda Services

Disability support services and coordination for NDIS plan management.
Waminda Services is dedicated to providing a wide variety of opportunities and services to clients with disabilities across the local Western Downs region.

Dalby QLD 4405

W wamindaservices.org.au/

Wananami Remote Community School

Wananami Remote Community School is located on Mount Barnett Station in the spectacular Kimberley Region of Western Australia, approximately 500kms north of Broome. While Wananami is situated in the community of Kupungarri/Mount Barnett, it services three communities: Imintji, Kupungarri and Dodnun, all found along the iconic Gibb River Road. Students travel from Imintji and Dodnun by bus for up to an hour each way to and from school.

Wandin North Primary School

Primary School

Wandin North VIC 3139

W wandinnorthps.vic.edu.au/

Wandin Yallock Primary School

Primary School

Wandin North VIC 3139

W wandinyallockps.vic.edu.au/contact-us

Wangaratta Digital Hub

We are a NFP organisation auspiced by North East Tracks Local Learning and Employment Network. Our purpose is to increase digital inclusion in our local area. We partner with community and organisations to develop initiatives which result in increased digital inclusion. We are located in an area of North East Vic impacted by bushfires last Summer and now Covid

We offer affordable access to skill development and connection to community networks

Our point of difference is that we offer individuals and small groups individualised support from skilled people because we know that the provision of technology , although fundamental, is not enough to help digitally excluded community members overcome the barriers to becoming digitally included.

Wanneroo Community Men's Shed (Inc)

Refurbish computers for people on CentreLink Benefits and the needy.
Social interaction among older men Woodwork and Metalwork Computer Refurbishment Allocating funds to local community organisations

Wanneroo WA 6065

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Wanniassa School

Wanniassa School is a P-10 school in the Tuggeranong Valley. Our school is committed to giving students the chance to be successful learners and citizens of the future. Our school has developed a strong reputation for encouraging families as partners in learning where students are able to learn and play within safe, caring and stable pastural care structures.

Wanslea Family Services Inc

Wanslea is a not for profit, community service organisation that has operated in Western Australia since 1943 providing services to children and families.

Our programs include but are not limited to:
* Out of Home Care (foster care, leaving care, Transition Into Adulthood for 15 - 18 yr olds who are leaving state care)
* Grandcare - support for grandparents who have the full time responsibility for their grandchildren
* Family Services (parenting programs to support vulnerable families, reunification of children in foster care, COPMI - support for children of parents who have a mental illness,
* Regional programs that support families to parent well, the Indigenous Advancement Strategy that is a school readiness program supporting Aboriginal children to be better equipped for school
* Child and Parent Centre, Albany
* In Home Care
* Family Day Care.

Scarborough WA 6019

W wanslea.org.au/

Wanslea Towards Independent Adulthood Programme

Assist young people in transition from State care to independence after care to find accommodation, housing, training, education and employment. Majority of our young people are at risk and experience crisis.

Cloverdale WA 6105

W wanslea.org.au

Wantirna College

Secondary School

Wantirna VIC 3152

W wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au/

Wanyanyakem Taam Early Learning Centre

Early Learning, getting ready for school program. Supporting parents for work.

Waranwarin Tharawal Child and Family Centre

Waranwarin Tharawal Child and Family Centre is a place where families can come together and feel like they belong. We are an Aboriginal centre that provides a range of services to help parents, carers and children, services include education through Waranwarin Early Learning Centre. Family support through our Family Programs and some health services with a focus on families and children.

Waratah Support Centre (South West Region) Inc

Waratah provides free services to individuals, families and communities across the south west region who are impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual abuse/assault. Our services include adult and children’s trauma-informed counselling, court support and therapeutic group work
Waratah also works alongside police and the Department of Communities to form the provides the Coordinated Response Service that works to address high risk cases of family and domestic violence. The primary prevention team at Waratah provides education in the community, in schools and with staff across many organisations, focussing on consent and healthy relationships.
Waratah’s. Clients are encouraged in a safe, supportive and confidential environment to make their own life decisions. Our staff are trauma-informed and work alongside clients to achieve their goals. We continue to campaign against violence in our community. We remain steadfast in calling out violence and abuse at all levels of our society.

Various locations around Australia

T 0897912884

E waratah@waratah.asn.au

W waratah.asn.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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