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Wesley Mission - Care Finders

The target group for the ACH Sub-Program is: • Frail older people 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation; low income and prematurely aged people who are 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation.
• addressing immediate needs such as arranging medical appointments, filling out forms and sorting financial matters
• Advocacy
• referring to appropriate care providers
• identifying and assisting with obtaining alternative housing
• assistance with rehousing

Wesley Mission - Dalmar House

At Wesley Mission we are here to help and support others, we reach all faces of Australia—from children, families and the elderly, to those struggling with homelessness, addiction, mental health, financial or domestic challenges. And we walk alongside them to help them face life’s challenges and create the life they want. Wesley Mission is made up of people. People who are passionate about supporting other people to be the best possible versions of themselves.

Wesley Mission - EEL

Homeless Service

Surry Hills NSW 2010

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission - Mums and Kids Matter

NSW wide service for mothers (with at least 1 child under 5 years old) with severe and persistent mental health issues. Provide 8 unit residential program, as well as in home community support from multi-disciplinary team

Sadleir NSW 2168

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission - Surry Hills

Practical support to single adults who have been homeless but are now housed - linking into community

Surry Hills NSW 2010

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission - TEI Family Support

As part of Wesley’s Community and Family Care group, the Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) program has a focus on earlier intervention. The TEI program provides targeted services at the point where they can have the most impact - early in life and early in need. By encouraging community based solutions, alongside tailored formal supports, TEI services can ultimately prevent children and young people from entering the statutory child protection system.

Bella Vista NSW 2153

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission Brisbane - Emergency Relief

The Emergency Relief service provides support to people who are homeless and/or at risk of becoming homeless, to individuals and families who are marginalised and economically and socially disadvantaged. ER assists people in times of crisis with food parcels and vouchers, with urgent bill and rent payments (when funding allows), with payments for scripts for essential medications. The ER Service also assists families with much needed baby clothes and items such as prams, cots, nappies, formula. Case mangement and counselling (information and referral) is also offered to clients accessing the service.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W wmq.org.au/

Wesley Mission Brisbane - Gold Coast Hub

Wesley Mission Queensland is part of The Uniting Church in Australia. Our mission is to walk alongside people in need offering care and compassion and promoting choice, independence and community well-being. We provide innovative residential aged care, in-home care, retirement living, therapy respite and wellness services, child care, youth and family support, disability and NDIS services, emergency relief, mental health services and palliative and hospice care.

Robina QLD 4226

W wmq.org.au/services

Wesley Mission Brisbane - Logan City Services - Woodridge

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Woodridge QLD 4114

W wmq.org.au/

Wesley Mission Queensland - Mental Health Community Support Service

We provide outreach support to people living with severe and persistent mental health issues in the Gold Coast region. Our works consists of one on one and group based support with the aim of enabling our participants to reintegrate into their community whilst supporting them on their individual recovery journey.

We regularly support some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community to find their feet in challenging circumstances, and strive to empower them to live with hope, dignity, autonomy and equity in their community of choice, whilst working collaboratively towards enhancing their wellbeing.

Robina QLD 4226

W wmq.org.au/

Wesley Mission Queensland - ParentsNext

The ParentsNext program supports parents who have children aged between 9 months and 6 years, to get ready to for employment.
Wesley Mission Qld works with parents to overcome barriers that may prevent them from gaining employment in the future. These barriers may include, financial limitations, family and domestic violence, housing instability, mental health, caring responsibilities and limited education or employment.

Wesley Mission Queensland - Specialist Youth Housing Service

The Specialist Youth Housing Service (SYHS) can provide support for young people and young families in the Logan area who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

SYHS's mobile support program aims to find, secure and sustain safe tenancy by guiding clients through the entire process from attending inspections to moving in and understanding tenancy responsibilities.

SYHS also includes access to Crisis Accommodation Program (CA) properties that are case managed.

Wesley Mission Queensland - STARH Project Ipswich

Supporting Those at Risk of Homelessness. Primary recipients - homeless or at risk

Ipswich QLD 4305

W wmq.org.au/

Wesleyan Methodist Church Coffs Harbour

We are part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia. We work with the homeless, womens' shelters, youth & local school with social-emotional wellbeing & support in Coffs Harbour community.

West Arnhem Regional Council

The West Arnhem Regional Council(WARC) support multiple communities in the West Arnhem catchment.
The Gunbalanya Safe House is under WARC, which supports women and children in crisis accommodation resulting from domestic violence and/or are at risk of family violence.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 8970 3700

E info@westarnhem.nt.gov.au

W westarnhem.nt.gov.au

West Australian Shalom Group Inc.

Shalom House is an independent residential rehabilitation center located in the heart of the Swan Valley in Perth Western Australia. We are only 23km from the Perth CBD and fully IHCA – accredited against the Alcohol and Other Drug Human Services Standard (AODHSS). We have anywhere up to 200 men and women with children.


Shalom House helps Men, Women & Families with any life controlling issues such as Alcohol, Drugs, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Violence, Gambling etc. There is no wholistic rehabilitation program like Shalom House anywhere in Australia. All residents graduate the Shalom House program with most family relationships restored as well as all their own personal issues such as unforgivness, bitterness, resentment, anger, guilt and shame etc. Everyone also leaves 100% debt free, with a current drivers license, most off Centrelink within four months and working full time with an employer who is on the same page. Our focus is not just on rehabilitation but also reintegration and resocialisation.


We take in People from all states in Australia such as; Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Darwin NT and Perth WA.


We offer a wholistic rehabilitation program that focuses on bringing restoration to all areas of the resident’s life, including finances, relationships, heart issues, employment, education and training for the future. Our program is practical and hands-on, ensuring that residents and all involved in Shalom are valued and contributing members of the community. We offer our services to anyone with a life-controlling issue, whether it be an addiction to substances such as drugs and alcohol or people with anxiety, fear or emotional trauma. We take both Males and Females aged 16 and above.


Shalom House is known to be the largest and strictest rehabilitation centre in Australia. With our no-nonsense approach, many non-negotiable boundaries and strict rules for the residents to abide by, Shalom House ensures they all move through the program as fast as possible whilst at the same time making sure they receive as much from the program as possible.


The founder of Shalom House rehabilitation centre, Peter Lyndon-James, understands the need for rehabilitation and how hard it is to break free from life controlling issues, having himself come from a background of 26 years in addiction. Peter comes from a broken home, he has been institutionalised from the age of nine, and addicted to drugs for most of his life. His struggle to break free from the life that held him captive was a process that taught him a great deal. Peter now uses what he has learned to help set others free from what held him captive for so many years.


Shalom House rehabilitation centre in Perth is founded on Christian Principles and at present caters for up to 140 people across ten properties, staffed by qualified and trained personnel. Our staff and volunteers do their utmost in caring for our clients, making them and their progress our priority.


Shalom House Rehabilitation Centre has partnered with Betel in Victoria to open a Betel/Shalom Rehabilitation Program in Melbourne


Shalom House has a residential rehabilitation centre located in:
Rehabilitation Centre Perth WA
Rehabilitation Centre Melbourne VIC


WE TAKE PEOPLE FROM ALL STATES:
Rehabilitation Centre Perth WA
Rehabilitation Centre Melbourne VIC
Rehabilitation Centre Sydney NSW
Rehabilitation Centre Adelaide SA
Rehabilitation Centre Brisbane QLD
Rehabilitation Centre Darwin NT


We take in People from all states in Australia such as; Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Darwin NT and Perth WA.

Henley Brook WA 6055

W shalomhouse.com.au/

West Belconnen Child and Family Centre

The early years of a child’s life sets the foundation for their future health, development and learning. The Child and Family Centres are a one-stop-shop for supporting families during this important time.

The Centres are staffed by highly skilled, experienced and qualified practitioners with social work, psychology, specialised nursing or other health, welfare and education qualifications. The staff at the Centres work to deliver a range of support programs and services to assist parents and young children (pre-birth to 8 years; however selected services can be offered to children up to 12 years of age).

West End Uniting Church

We assist asylum seekers, refugees and homeless people with food, clothes, accommodation and household items.
Charitable purposes were pursued through the activities and provision of the services listed. Religious activities in particular were pursued through the coming together and sharing of worship, provision of christian education, nurture, pastoral care and engagement in mission.

West End QLD 4101

W westendunitingchurch.org.au/

West Moreton Community Mental Health Service and Specialised Services

WHMHS is a public mental health service providing acute and community care, working from a recovery model framework. Within our mental health service it is highly recognised that health is more than the lack of illness, therefore work with our clients/consumers with a focus on psycho-social support and community.

West Welcome Wagon

West Welcome Wagon is an inspiring grass roots response from residents in Melbourne's West to the plight of asylum seekers living in their community.

Incorporated in 2014, WWW it is now a vibrant organisation of volunteers seeking out, collecting and delivering donated furniture, white goods, household essentials, toys, text books and food parcels to support asylum seekers as they establish their first home in Australia. West Welcome Wagon operates in the municipalities of Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Wyndham, with 200 volunteers supporting almost 1,000 asylum seeker and refugee households.

Sunshine VIC 3020

W westwelcomewagon.org.au/

West Wyalong Community Church

We run Sunday church services and various mid-week groups. We provide pastoral care and support. We are active in schools providing SRE and other support.

West Wyalong NSW 2671

W wwcc.net.au/

WestAus Crisis and Welfare Services Inc

Delivery of emergency relief, healthy breakfast club.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 9582 9920

E admin@westauscrisis.com.au

W westauscrisis.org.au

WestCare Community Services

Restoring dignity and hope to people in need across the Penrith local government area through emergency relief, domestic violence support, mental health activities and more.

Western Area Adolescent Team (WAAT)

WAAT is a youth health service for marginalised, at risk and homeless young people in Blacktown LGA through Western Sydney Local Health District. We provide counselling, medical services, health care coordination, basic needs, drop in, and health promotion to young people and their families.

Mount Druitt NSW 2770

W directory.wayahead.org.au/service/909/

Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation

We offer remote dialysis, social support, NDIS and aged-care services and run a bush medicine enterprise. And our services are expanding.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W purplehouse.org.au/

Western Health Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

Western Health Mental Health and Wellbeing service is the Provider of clinical mental health services to adults and older adults with serious mental ill health living within northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Our Service provides acute, rehabilitation and community care supports. The catchment population live in Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong and part of Hume LGAs. We see many people in crisis and have a significant population who are homeless or in unstable housing.

Western Port Community Support

Western Port Community Support is a not for profit volunteer based community organisation that provides comprehensive Emergency Relief and personal support to people experiencing crisis as the result of disadvantage, poverty, unemployment, low income, sickness, poor mental health, misfortune or disability. Our organisation has been established for 40 years and remains the largest provider of Emergency Relief in the Western Port region.
In the main our organisation assists the most disadvantaged families of the Western Port community with food vouchers, fuel vouchers, fruit and vegetables, non-perishable food, essential medication, meal vouchers together with other basic essentials. We also provide critical housing and homelessness case managed support by way of our Housing and Homelessness Program. In addition, we also offer a Family Support Program for clients with complex needs who need ongoing support to attain stability.

Western Sydney Community Legal Centre

To provide legal services and legal adjacent social services with the aim of making navigation of, and access to, the legal system easier for people in need.
I am the Outreach Lawyer and work with survivors of DV and female inmates.

Rooty Hill NSW 2766

T 02 8833 0911

E intake@wsclc.org.au

W wsclc.org.au/

Western Sydney Kids Early Years Network

Support children and families in Western Sydney in a multi-agency capacity to help families thrive and unblock services for them.

Westside Community Care (QLD) Limited

Westside Community Care is largely a pay it forward Charity focussing on Greater Springfield and the surrounding suburbs of Ipswich and the Western suburbs of Brisbane.

We believe everyone should know that they are not alone and that someone cares and that everyone can be that person that pays forward care to someone else. We offer many programs and services to meet the needs of our community. priority groups include those affected by DV, homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues, and addictions, along with those in disadvantaged situations such as single-parent families, indigenous, and refugee families.

We aim to reach out to struggling families and individuals in the Greater Springfield region in Ipswich QLD.. WCC grows the Greater Springfield and surrounding community stronger through education, training, and
counseling to bring about personal and social change. We seek to offer essential,
practical, and social support to those in need. We partner with government, businesses, churches, community organisations and a growing network of volunteers to multiply benefits to the community.

Springfield QLD 4300

W wccare.org.au

Westside Transformations Limited

Transformations is a peer-to-peer support community that helps set people free from addiction and equipped to live healthy purpose filled lives.

Various locations around Australia

T 0487894701

E westside@transformation.net.au

W transformations.net.au/

Wheels of Wellness Stratford Medical Centre

The WOW Program is an outreach service that delivers free mobile healthcare to the most disadvantaged community members in the Cairns region. Our Service users are often experiencing homelessness, in “at risk” situations and present with complex and chronic needs. These are addressed by a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and social workers in weekly outreach clinics that take place in various locations, including homeless shelters, youth and women's centres and on the streets of Cairns. WOW partners with PCYC and Kapani Warriors to provide community health education and culturally informed practice.

By engaging people who have otherwise been overlooked by traditional healthcare services, we aim to improve housing and employment stability, social engagement and good health. This has wider community implications, as first line medical care decreases unnecessary emergency presentations, patient wait times, and the massive long-term cost associated with individual disability.

Whitelion Youth Agency - Balga

Whitelion Balga is a non-profit, community based organisation providing support and services to high-risk and disadvantaged young people. Our mission is to support young people on their journey towards self-fulfilment and staff provide information, support, advocacy and referral services to make positive changes in the lives of local young people.

Whitelion Youth Agency - NSW

Support at risk youth

Whitsunday Counselling & Support Inc

We provided counselling and support to people and families who have experienced domestic and family violence, sexual violence, specialist family counselling or intensive family support to families where the children are at risk of neglect or abuse. We provided emergency accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence, and emergency relief to people in need eg; food, travel vouchers, clothing, etc. Additionally, we have conducted community education and awareness projects throughout the year.

Whitsunday Housing Company Limited

Whitsunday Housing Company Ltd is proudly run for the Community by the Community. This is a not for profit, charitable company and is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Directors are dedicated members of our community. The Whitsunday Housing Company seeks to provide housing for those on low incomes and/or those who are limited for other reasons in acquiring affordable, safe, secure and accessible long term housing. Through our association with other housing groups, Government departments and housing forums,WHCL will seek to advocate, lobby and support the housing needs of the Whitsunday region. The group is representative of the regional community and endeavours to maintain an operational framework, which will continue to enable broad access to those seeking to assist it in this mission. Privacy, confidentiality, acceptance and support are respected elements in the work of our organization.

Cannonvale QLD 4802

W whcl.com.au/

Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre

Our programs and services include: Family Support Program , Community Development Program, Emergency Relief Assistance, No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS), Scallywags Limited Hours Child Care (0-5 years), Broadband for Seniors (IT educational support), Free Bread Scheme, My Time Parent Support Group, Financial Counselling Service, Legal Aid Outreach Centre, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group, Al Anon Family Group, Op Shop and Second Hand Furniture Shed, Form Fill and Resume Writing Assistance (Numeracy & Literacy Support Program), Senior Bingo, Bowen Regional Counselling Outreach Service.
Other activities include: Kinder Art Experience, Dance Fit, Pilates, Circuit Fitness, Heartmoves, Line Dancing, Justice of the Peace, Sewing & Quilting Groups, Church Groups (Several Denominations).

Cannonvale QLD 4802

W whitnc.org.au/

Whitsunday Regional Council

Our region extends over 23,862 square kilometres and includes the major townships of Airlie Beach, Bowen, Cannonvale, Collinsville and Proserpine, with numerous rural and coastal communities and residential areas scattered throughout the area.

We administer in excess of $1.4 billion in assets, including four library branches, six aquatic facilities, four customer service centres as well as various major infrastructure and equipment. We maintain 1784 km of roads and 120 parks and open spaces.

Our Vision
Is to be a sustainable and progressive region achieved by unified and innovative leadership for the benefit of our diverse community, visitors and the environment.

Our Mission
Is to provide engaged, accountable, proactive and unified leadership that is focused on delivering sustainable outcomes.

Proserpine QLD 4800

W whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

Wilandra Primary School

We are an Independent Public School and host a learning community bound by a strong values system where the social and emotional wellbeing of our students is paramount. The experienced and committed staff at Willandra Primary School ensure high standards of achievement and student engagement. We are proud of our safe, productive and positive learning environment.

Seville Grove WA 6112

W willandraps.wa.edu.au/

Willawarrin Public School

NSW Public School

Various locations around Australia

W willawarri-p.school.nsw.edu.au

William Langford Community House

WLCH provided programs and activities to diverse members of the community to reduce isolation, learn and increase English language skills for newly arrive non English speaking migrants, and computer skills for seniors , divert mental health sufferers to art and craft and other therapeutic means of daily existence and recovery. WLCH also provides emergency relief to people who are financial disadvantaged.

Willow Tree Public School

A small primary school located in the rural town of Willow Tree.

Willow Tree NSW 2339

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

Willowra School

Provides pre-school, primary and secondary education in the remote Aboriginal community of Willowra in the Central Desert region.

WILMA Women's Health Centre

WILMA Women’s Health Centre WILMA provides health services to women in the Macarthur area through integrated care pathways recognising the social, environmental, economic, physical and cultural factors which affect women's health.

Services include: counselling and therapeutic groups; crisis support and specialist case management; women’s health doctor, health education and health promotion including chronic health risk factor reduction strategies; natural health services and options; information and outreach services.

Various locations around Australia

T +10246272955

E jennifer@wilma.org.au

W wilma.org.au/

Wilmot Road Primary School

Primary School in Shepparton, Victoria.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 0358214953

W wilmotrd.vic.edu.au/

Wilsonton Heights Neighbourhood Centre

The Wilsonton Heights Neighbourhood Centre is a not for profit organisation that services the North West Suburbs of Toowoomba.
Safer Toowoomba Regional Partnerships Inc. facilitates the running of the Centre.

Wilsonton State High School

State High School

Wilsonton QLD 4350

W wilsontonshs.eq.edu.au/

Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre

Our mission is to build strong children, strong families and culturally strong communities. We provide support, advocacy and opportunity to help you thrive!

Our staff are based in Gunnedah, Quirindi, Narrabri, Tamworth and Lightning Ridge, and we work with communities all across regional NSW.

Some of our services include Out of Home Care, Aboriginal Fathers Project, Information, Linkages & Capacity Building, Justice Support, Early Learning, Long Day Care, Family Support, Pre-Schhol. Playgroup, Elders Groups, Community Events and Hope House to support parents and children.

Windermere Child and Family Services

Windermere is supporting residents impacted by the 2019/2020 Victorian Bushfires

Narre Warren VIC 3805

W windermere.org.au

Windsor District Baptist Church Emergency Relief Incorporated

A service to anyone residing in the Hawkesbury city Council Area, Providing support and information for EAPA vouchers for electricity and gas, Water vouchers, Telstra phone vouchers, Food pantry for distribution to the needy. Referrals to councillors, Sponsor for Work and Development Orders for NSW State Revenue.

South Windsor NSW 2756

T 0412400850

E er@wdbc.org.au

W wdbc.org.au

Wingecarribee Shire Council

Located midway between Sydney and Canberra, Wingecarribee Shire Council is the local government authority for the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

Our Mission is to create and nurture a vibrant and diverse community growing and working in harmony with our urban, agricultural and natural environments.

Moss Vale NSW 2577

W wsc.nsw.gov.au/Home

Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre provides support/recreational/educational activities to disadvantaged community members. The centre is funded by Communities & Justice however the service also receives funding through the Dept. Social Services to provide financial assistance and practical support to the following LGA's-Hawkesbury, Penrith, Blue Mountains, Lithgow & the Central West. The financial/practical support we provide includes: food vouchers, fuel vouchers, brokerage, chemist vouchers, wood vouchers, water cartage, financial literacy programs, No Interest Loans, bushfire recovery, utility assistance, Work development Orders, community lunches, school breakfast program, community cupboard (subsidised food program), food packs, cooking programs, and fresh nutritious food available every day.
We work with the most vulnerable communities and provide our crisis support programs in an outreach model.

Winnam Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation

Community housing

Wynnum QLD 4178

W winnam.org/

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service operated by the Aboriginal community of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Winnunga has a Board of 6 Aboriginal people elected by the community. Winnunga sees around 3,000 clients per year, with a growth rate of about 80 new patients per month. Winnunga's primary purpose is to provide culturally safe and holistic health services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the ACT and surrounding areas.

Narrabundah ACT 2604

W winnunga.org.au

WINS Community Centre

We provide a variety of services including: a Centrelink agency, free wifi and computer use, information and referral to the people of Wellington. We offer a variety of extra services including No Interest Loan applications, seniors IT, youth and family service, Elders meeting room and host a number of vital organisations in Wellington: Housing, Legal, Financial, NDIS, Job providers, Mental Health and more. We participate in the local Interagency, CDAT, DV Committee, Children's Committee and the Spirit of Xmas lunch as well as any other local activities like Youth Week, NAIDOC, Seniors Week and more.

Wellington NSW 2820

T 0268451606

W winscommunitycentre.com.au

Winton Neighbourhood Centre

Provide family support services to families in the area in financial need through the Winton Neighbourhood Centre

Winton QLD 4735

T 07 4657 2680

W winton.qld.gov.au/

Winton State School

Is a State School supplying education from Prep to grade 12 students.

Wintringham

Wintringham was established in 1989 in response to the frustrations of watching elderly men and women die in homeless persons’ night shelters, unable to access mainstream aged care services.

In the years since, Wintringham has developed an ever expanding range of services which combine to provide a unique model of care. As well as providing the highest standard of residential aged care, we have also placed ourselves in the community, assisting people to maintain tenancies, managing care packages that optimise dignity and independence and providing outreach to elderly people who have lost everything.

We are a Victorian-based social justice welfare company working to ensure Rights, Dignity and Options for older Australians who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Ascot Vale VIC 3032

W wintringham.org.au

WISE Employment

We offer a range of integrated programs and services, in support of and complementary to our free government-funded employment services. We help people who have disabilities help find stability and independence through employment.

Elizabeth SA 5112

W wiseemployment.com.au/

WMQ - YHES House (Youth Health & Education Service)

YHES House is a safe, youth-friendly community hub that provides a non-judgemental space where young people are welcomed, listened to, and respected. Our services are available either through our centre or at outreach points - wherever you feel more comfortable.

Our staff and volunteers are here to help you get your life on track and work towards your goals.

Southport QLD 4215

W wmq.org.au/home

WMQ - Youth Support Services - Northern Gold Coast

The Youth Support Service offers service information, advice and support to young people and their families in the Northern Gold Coast region. Young people aged 12-18 years who are experiencing issues with family and community connections, problems with school or getting involved in training or employment, or are at risk of harm or homelessness, are able to access the Youth Support Worker for practical and emotional support . The support worker will work alongside the young person to identify areas that they would like to improve, and work on a plan to improve their well-being, whilst developing skills the young person can use to better manage their life. This service is a voluntary and free service that respects the rights of young people, whilst acknowledging the importance of family.

Robina QLD 4226

W wmq.org.au/

Woden Community Service - Ability Services

We work with people with a disability by aiming to ensuring our participants lead a good quality, normal life. We provide Support Coordination and Direct Support for people with a disability.

Woden ACT 2606

W wcs.org.au/

Woden Community Service - Community Development and Engagement

Woden Community Service (WCS) has been true to its mission and purpose since it was established in 1969. Our values of hope, community, integrity and responsiveness continue to form the cornerstone of each and every service we provide - from child care to working with seniors. We have a strong, respectful service intention that offers flexibility and choice to people across the ACT and we work with stakeholders to build a vibrant and connected community.

Woden ACT 2606

W wcs.org.au/

Woden Community Service - CYFS Case Management

Our Family Case Management team provides support to families who are experiencing challenges and need some additional assistance. We aim to strengthen your skills and capacity so that you can continue to nurture and sustain your own wellbeing.

We can support your family in flexible ways, offering short- and medium-term family case management to families living within the Inner South Canberra, Woden, Weston and Molonglo regions.

Our family case managers can support you through activities such as:
- work with you and your family to identify your goals and support you to achieve them
- provide information and support around improving your family’s wellbeing
- build on your strengths and empower your family to reach their potential
- support you to make beneficial links and connections with your community
- connect you to a wide range of services that meet your family’s needs, and assist you to maintain this network of support independently

While every family has different needs, some examples of supports we might connect you to include: parenting programs; therapeutic services; mental health services; family violence support; alcohol & drug services; accommodation providers; provide advocacy support to you when you are communicating with government agencies such as Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS), Housing ACT, Centrelink and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

The Child Youth and Family Services program – Family Case Management team is a partnership between Woden Community Service and Anglicare, and is funded by the ACT Government’s Community Services Directorate.

Alternatively, you can contact OneLink and an assessing officer will talk to you about your situation and the different services available in the Canberra community. Phone 1800176468 Monday to Friday (8 am to 6 pm) or weekends (12.30 pm to 5 pm).

Woden Community Service - Lollipop Early Learning Centre

Lollipop Early Learning Centre is situated in the heart of the Woden Valley, provides a high quality childcare service for babies to children up to 5 years of age.

We provide long day care and occasional care. Our centre is culturally diverse and we are actively involved in local community events.

Lollipop is registered with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and works within the National Quality Standard.

Woden Community Service - Mental Health & Wellbeing

Our Hoarding Advocacy Support Service (HASS) Project, supports to people living with a mental health issue with a background of hoarding. The focus of this program is to promote wellbeing, hope, strength and recovery.

Woden ACT 2606

W wcs.org.au/

Woden Community Service - Mental Health and Recovery NDIS

Our team will work with you one-on-one and in a group setting towards your NDIS goals. This may include working with you to increase your participation in the community, building your existing relationships, maintaining your health and wellbeing or engaging in paid employment or volunteer opportunities.

We support people of all ages and abilities. Our team comes from a multidisciplinary background, and together have an in-depth knowledge of the community sector in the ACT.

Phillip ACT 2606

W wcs.org.au/

Woden Community Service - Molonglo Valley

WCS is committed to building stronger communities and creating connections for people who may not be well connected and are seeking purposeful and valued roles in our community. We do this through our work with people, organisations and government for example our history in running community events in the Molonglo Valley.

Woden ACT 2606

W wcs.org.au/

Woden Community Service - New Path

New Path is a mental health recovery program supporting people whose ability to manage daily activities and to live independently in the community has been seriously affected by mental health issues.

We support people typically aged 18 to 35, and up to 64, towards greater self-reliance, independence and participation.

We are an early intervention service, which means that we work with people to tackle severe mental health challenges before they become a longer-term problem.

Woden ACT 2606

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Woden Community Service - Partners in Recovery

The Partners in Recovery program (PIR) is led by Capital Health Network and partners: CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn, Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria, Northside Community Service, Richmond Fellowship in partnership with Woden Community Service.

PIR engages people with a severe and persistent mental illness and complex needs, and their carers and families, to develop coordinated and integrated support plans across the ACT.

The program is for people over the age of 18 years experiencing a severe mental illness and complex needs.

Woden ACT 2606

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Woden Community Service - Supportive Tenancy Service

The Supportive Tenancy Service (STS) works with people whose tenancy is at risk, and provides advice to people who do not have a tenancy but are looking to establish one. STS covers any type of tenancy, including public housing, private rental.

Woden ACT 2606

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Woden Community Service - Youth Engagement

The youth engagement team (YET) provides assertive outreach services, general drop-in facilities, case work and supported referral services for young people aged 12-25 in the South Canberra, Woden and Weston Creek regions of the ACT. YET is funded under the Child, Youth and Family Support Program from the ACT Governments Community Services Directorate which is run partnership between Woden Community Service and Anglicare ACT. Case work- The Youth engagement Team has engaged in case work with 46 young people. Young people engaged were referred by government and non-government agencies for various supports such as education engagement, mentoring, housing social inclusion, behavior management, financial education, drug and alcohol support, community engagement and employment.
Open access drop in- Runs from Tuesday- Friday year round from 3pm each afternoon. We provide a dinner club every Friday for vulnerable young people.

Phillip ACT 2606

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Woden Valley RSL Sub Branch & Veterans Support Centre

Our Entitlement and Advocacy services are available through the ACT Veterans Support Centre . Our Sub-Branch is co-located with the VSC team of more than 20 highly trained advocates and entitlements/pension officers.
Community Support services are also now provided through the VSC and we can liaise with Federal and ACT agencies, organisations and other ex-service organisations to help provide welfare services.

Wollombi Valley Community Association

The Wollombi Valley Progress Association is an association incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act. It has adopted the model rules as they existed under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1984.

OUR OBJECTIVES
To represent and progress the interests of the residents and ratepayers of the Wollombi Valley.

To provide a forum whereby such residents and ratepayers can involve themselves, and contribute to, matters pertaining to the Wollombi Valley and the villages situated therein.

To seek ways and means to bring about social, cultural and material benefits for the Wollombi Valley community.

Various locations around Australia

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Wollondilly Anglican Church

Supporting families and individuals within the Wollondilly Community.

Wollondilly Shire Council

Local Government

Picton NSW 2571

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Wombat Housing and Support Services

We are a community managed organisation based in North Melbourne. We have been providing free services to people who are homeless for over thirty years. Primary recipients: Youth.

North Melbourne VIC 3051

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Women Support Centre - House of Sakinah

Crisis Accommodation for DV Victims and Families
Food Bank Hampers
Financial Assistance to Single Mothers
Senior Aid Programme
Breakfast Programme for 2 Local Public Schools
Referral and Advice

Women With Disabilities ACT

Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) is Disabled Person’s Organisation (DPO) that practices systemic advocacy on behalf of women, girls, feminine identifying, and non-binary people with disabilities in the ACT. We follow a human rights philosophy, based on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Women’s Power of Inspiration Inc

Women’s Power of Inspiration (WPI) was set up on 19th June 2022. Its main purpose is to assist Australian- Rwandan women as well as other vulnerable African refugees and migrants living in South-East Queensland.
The main goal of WPI is to bring these women together, help them make connections, increase community engagement and facilitate integration into their local communities.


We offer Lessons as therapy in:
-Sewing,
-Embroidery/ Alteration
-Knitting / Crochet
-Weaving/ Decorations
-English conversation
We provide support in:
-Filling in some forms ,citizenship application
-Housing application
-Job search support and interview training
-Access to emotional support networks
-Domestic violence prevention
-Job ready education and resume writing.

Women's and Children's Hospital - Special Care Baby Unit

We are the step down ward from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit providing specialised Neonatal care to sick and preterm infants.

Women's and Girls Emergency Centre Inc

We offer creative and flexible solutions for women and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Together with our partners, we provide personalised support to women, their children and families in need. Our services are inclusive of transgender people.
Our services:
• Crisis accommodation
• Transitional properties
• Case management and referral services
• Support centre
• Brokerage services
• Outreach support services

Redfern NSW 2016

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Women's Association South East Melbourne (WASEMA) Inc

WASEMA is a registered Charity which envisions an Australia where: Women are confident and able to take their equal place in the social, cultural, economic, educational and political life. “To increase the mental wellbeing and social and economic capacity of Women from all cultural
backgrounds”

Various locations around Australia

E admin@wasema.org.au

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Womens Centre FNQ

The Womens Centre FNQ is a specialist Domestic Violence and homelessness service in Far North Queensland (Cairns and Atherton).

We offer a range of support services to assist women and children who are experiencing or escaping from family and domestic violence or are at risk of/are currently homeless.

Our Programs include:
- Crisis intervention
- Supported accommodation (Shelter)
- Family Support Program
- Domestic Violence Order Support and Court Support
- Safer at Home Program
(see website for further details).

We work collaboratively we sector partners to ensure the needs of vulnerable community members are being met. This includes referrals and advocacy.

All services are free and can be accessed on a needs basis.

Women's Centre for Health and Wellbeing

At the Women's Centre for Health and Wellbeing we offer support through counselling to domestic violence and sexual assault victims/survivors as well as running programs for women such as yoga, meditation ect. We also run a legal clinic for women in need, No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) and a Well Women's Health Nurse Clinic.
We are a not for profit organisation run by women for women.

Albury NSW 2640

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Women's Community Aid Association (Qld)

We are committed to working to end violence against women and children.
We provide support services for women and children who are affected by domestic and family violence and for women affected by sexual violence.

Women's Health Information and Referral Service CQ Inc

We are a non for profit community organisation who provide free of charge general counselling to women and provide sexual assault counseling to women, men and children. We also offer services to help homeless women

Rockhampton QLD 4700

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Women's Health Matters

Women's Health Matters advocate on behalf of all ACT women, especially those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
We seek to improve access to health information and enhance knowledge and understanding about the causes of health and illness among anyone who identifies as a woman.
We also work closely with women involved with the criminal justice system and support them on their release back into the community.

Women's Health West

Women’s Health West have delivered family violence services for women and children since 1994. They provide crisis outreach and court support, housing establishment and crisis accommodation options, counselling and group work programs for women and for children.

Footscray VIC 3011

W genwest.org.au/

Women's Housing Ltd - NSW

Provision of affordable and social housing services for women and women headed households. This housing is both transitional and permanent in nature.

Surry Hills NSW 2010

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Women's Housing Ltd - VIC

Women’s Housing Limited (WHL) is a registered community housing provider whose core business is the development and provision of housing for women and women-headed households.

We have significant experience in working directly with women (and their families) who are facing housing crisis
WHL’s clients are women who are at risk of homelessness or are disadvantaged in the housing market for whatever reason. These include young women, women exiting correctional facilities and women experiencing domestic violence.

WHL provides management services within the Victorian Transitional Housing Management (THM) program, the Victorian Rooming House Program and is a developer of social housing for women.

Cremorne VIC 3121

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Women's Justice Network

Women's Justice Network is a grassroots community charity governed by women, including reformed ex-prisoners, dedicated to advancing the prospects and wellbeing of women and female youth affected by the criminal justice system. WIPAN addresses the many issues facing criminalised women and female youth both systemically, by advocating to improve the criminal justice systems and individually, by mentoring.
Many of our women and girls are survivors of institutional care, sexual abuse and domestic and family violence. Our women and girls face extreme economic hardship and disadvantage despite their efforts to turn their lives around.

Women's Legal Centre ACT

The Women’s Legal Centre ACT is a specialist legal service based in Canberra, providing legal and non-legal support to Canberra’s most vulnerable women. We are a feminist, nationally accredited community legal centre, and provide free advice and representation to women on family law, employment and discrimination matters.

We are a member of the Women’s Legal Services Network, and contribute to law reform and policy initiatives.

Turner ACT 2612

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Women's Legal Service QLD

WLS is a community legal service providing free legal and social work services to women in the areas of domestic violence and family law.

Annerley QLD 4103

W wlsq.org.au/

Women's Legal Service WA

WLSWA provides legal advice and assistance to women in WA. WLSWA provides legal assistance in the areas of family violence, family law and protection and care. We can provide women with information about Family Law, or an initial appointment which provides an opportunity to understand the relevant legal processes, her entitlements, and her options to take the next step in her matter. WLSWA also provides community legal education, works in law and policy reform, and has a financial counsellor as well as client support worker to provide a wrap around, holistic service to clients.

Various locations around Australia

T (08) 92728800

E info@wlswa.org.au

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Women's Mentoring Foundation Ltd

The Women’s Mentoring Foundation’s (WMF) purpose is to improve service delivery for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women and young people to help them heal from hurt, distress, grief and trauma experienced in their life. We support women primarily in rebuilding their self-leadership abilities through increasing confidence and focus – thus resulting in better mental, emotional, social and financial health, leading to transformation.

 To create & deliver educational programs aiming to equip positive mindset and to train individuals to relieve their suffering.
 To provide access to resources for women to improve their mental health and well-being through personal support programs.
 Lead CALD women in their journey to grow, regain control of their lives with increased confidence, focused and strengthen ability in their Self Leadership
 Lead other organisations and people that share our passion to help CALD women and build mental health awareness.

Tanah Merah QLD 4128

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Womens Resource Centre

The Women's Resource Centre Bega NSW is a community service for the women of the Bega Valley. WRC is run on 'Women Power'. Enormous amounts of time and energy are given to our work both in the Centre and in the broader community. While some of this is paid work, a great deal comes free of charge and reflects the community commitment to WRC. In particular, unpaid management collective members and direct service volunteers contribute to the WRC on a weekly basis.
The centre is funded through the NSW Department of Communities and Justice - Targeted Earlier Intervention program.
​The WRC objectives are:
To provide resources, including information and referral, to enable women to make informed choices.

To offer advocacy, support and resources for women with specific issues and needs.
Provide a safe and friendly space to relax and network with other women. WRC is place where women can simply walk in knowing that they will be free to express their concerns or worries.

Women's Village Collective Organisation

We help women who are in housing distress to access safe and affordable homes.

Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House Inc

Neighbourhood House in Wonthaggi, Victoria.

Woodcrest State College

P-12 school providing learning, support and guidance to 1800 students from the local area.

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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