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In addition to the search function below, at the bottom of this page is a list of organisations and services that may be able to support you, depending on what you're experiencing. This includes disaster and emergency recovery support.
Name
Details
Barnardos - Cobar
Our Family Support programs provide information, support and practical assistance with child rearing, childcare, solving problems, and living with a disability. All programs are aimed at improving the quality of life for children and their families.
Cobar NSW 2835
Barnardos - Family Referral Service
The Family Referral Service brings together families, support services and community resources to provide the right support to families with the aim of improving their circumstances. We are located in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Wingacaribee.
Nowra NSW 2541
Barnardos - South Coast
We work together with children and families through our effective evidence-informed and research-based programs to break the cycle of disadvantage, creating safe, nurturing and stable homes, connected to family and community.
Warrawong NSW 2502
Barnardos - Southern NSW/ACT
Children's charity with family support programs.
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Barnardos - Warren
Barnardos Australia's aim is to support children and
young people:
• Be happy and safe
• Feel listened to
• Feel accepted and valued
• Feel culturally respected and safe
• Have access to quality education and
health care
Barnardos will help children and young people do
their best. We will:
• Provide a safe environment
• Treat them respectfully
• Support them to achieve their goals
• Support contact with their birth family
Warren NSW 2824
Barnardos ACT
Barnardos Australia's Canberra Centre offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children, adolescents and their families in the ACT.
Programs and services offered in the Centre reflect the problems of Canberra, with a population of young families and increasing population group of adolescents. As the Canberra population has a broad cross section of people, Barnardos’ programs aim to target the most financially and socially disadvantaged.
The Canberra Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, during which time there have been many changes in program development. Most significantly has been the closure of residential units in favour of highly supported community based placements with carers and increased family support.
Barnardos ACT - Child, Youth and Family Support
Barnardos Australia's Canberra Centre offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children, adolescents and their families in the ACT. Programs and services offered in the Centre reflect the problems of Canberra, with a population of young families and increasing population group of adolescents. As the Canberra population has a broad cross section of people, Barnardos’ programs aim to target the most financially and socially disadvantaged. The Canberra Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, during which time there have been many changes in program development. Most significantly has been the closure of residential units in favour of highly supported community based placements with carers and increased family support.
Barnardos ACT - Intensive Intervention Service
Barnardos Australia's Canberra Centre offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children, adolescents and their families in the ACT.
Programs and services offered in the Centre reflect the problems of Canberra, with a population of young families and increasing population group of adolescents. As the Canberra population has a broad cross section of people, Barnardos’ programs aim to target the most financially and socially disadvantaged.
The Canberra Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, during which time there have been many changes in program development. Most significantly has been the closure of residential units in favour of highly supported community based placements with carers and increased family support.
Downer ACT 2602
Barnardos ACT - Our Place
Provide medium term transitional accommodation, support and case management for homeless young people aged 16 - 25 years, according to their individual needs.
We work together with children and families through our effective evidence-informed and research-based programs to break the cycle of disadvantage, creating safe, nurturing and stable homes, connected to family and community.
Braddon ACT 2612
Barnardos Family Connect and Support - Cranebrook
Family Connect and Support (FCS) is a state-wide, voluntary service for children, young people and families, who need support to maintain a safe and positive family environment. It provides a soft entry point and connection to the service system for families who may be experiencing vulnerability or who require some level of support before issues escalate. It is an early intervention and prevention case coordination service aimed at helping families to identify their strengths and resources, and addressing underlying issues and risk. Barnardos Australia is the provider for FCS in the following districts: Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Sydney, South Eastern Sydney and Northern Sydney. We welcome families from all cultures and backgrounds, lands and communities. Referrals to the Family Connect and Support can be made by: • Young people • Families with children • Carers of children • Concerned relative or friend • Government, Non-government, doctors and health professionals Monday
Cranebrook NSW 2749
Barnardos Family Connect and Support - Ultimo
Short term linking program for families in need in the community
Barnardos Family Support - Cranebrook
Child protection agency working with vulnerable families who children are at risk of coming into the out of home care space. families are vulnerable and experience may issue such as domestic violence, AOD, mental health, poverty, homelessness and complex trauma.
Barnardos NSW - Newcastle
We work together with children and families through our effective evidence-informed and research-based programs to break the cycle of disadvantage, creating safe, nurturing and stable homes, connected to family and community.
Hamilton NSW 2303
Barnardos NSW - Nowra
Barnardos Australia believes all children and young people deserve caring families in which they can grow safely and fulfil their potential.
We work together with children, young people and families to break the cycle of disadvantage, creating safe, nurturing and stable homes, connected to family and community.
Nowra NSW 2541
Barnardos NSW - Nyngan
We work together with children and families through our effective evidence-informed and research-based programs to break the cycle of disadvantage, creating safe, nurturing and stable homes, connected to family and community.
Nyngan NSW 2825
Barnardos NSW - Ultimo
Sydney Metro Centre works with children from birth to 18 in a range of different programs including early intervention with Aboriginal families with children under 5, family support and preservation for families with children of all ages, foster care with children up to 12 and a homework club for school age children.
Ultimo NSW 2007
Barnardos Youth Services - Cranebrook
At Barnardos, we hope to end child abuse and neglect by supporting families to keep children and young people safe at home. We help children and young people who have experienced trauma, to recover and thrive and where there is a risk of abuse we find safe homes for them through foster care and open adoption.
We connect children, young people and families to the community to ensure they never feel isolated or alone. We give children, young people and families the tools to cope with life’s challenges and improve their wellbeing. We motivate children, young people and their families to embrace learning and education so they can reach their brightest future.
We amplify the voices of young people to influence Government on the issues that affect their lives. We celebrate diversity and encourage children, young people and families to embrace their culture, history and identity.
Barraba & District Retirement Homes Association Inc
We are "Richardson House", a 21 bed residential aged care facility, located in Barraba NSW.
Barraba NSW 2347
Barraba Central School
Barraba Central School is a small rural school catering for children K-12 on a split site campus. We are situated 100kms from Tamworth in northwest NSW. Majority of our students from rural or low socio-economic background.
Barraba NSW 2347
Barraba Preschool Incorporated
Barraba Preschool is a 20 place community based Preschool in a small country town in northwest NSW. We are the only early childhood education and care service in the town.
Barunga Community Education Centre School Council (Barunga School)
Students are studying employment pathways and part of this to learn about operating a business.
Barunga NT 0852
Bass Coast Shire Council
Bass Coast is one of Victoria's fastest growing rural municipalities. We have a unique combination of unspoiled coastline and picturesque hinterland, and we are less than two hours to Melbourne.
Our Main Centres – Wonthaggi, Cowes, Inverloch, San Remo and Grantville – service the local population and more than 3.4 million visitors who arrive in Bass Coast each year. During peak holiday periods, our population swells to over 70,000.
Baw Baw Food Relief
Food Relief Charity located in the Baw Baw Shire.
Baw Baw Food Relief helps community members experiencing food insecurity through financial hardship providing nutritional food and personal products.
In the 2019 - 2020 financial year we assisted 950 families and individuals. Due to the influx of people relocating to our catchment area Baw Baw Food Relief are now helping people sleeping rough as well many new families.
We expect the pressure on our services will increase by 10-15% this financial year.
Baw Baw Food Relief is a Not for Profit organisation with 70 caring volunteers helping their community.
Baw Baw L2P
NFP that supports 16-21 year old learner drivers to overcome road blocks in achieving their 120 hours of supervised driving. Learners are matched with volunteer mentors for drives, following the graduated licencing system, supplying safe vehicles, and reducing other boundaries including glasses, safe footwear etc.
Partly funded by department of transport, we are required to fund the remaining 25-30% of program costs.
Baw Baw Shire Council
Local Government Agency
Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation
Bawinanga is a progressive Aboriginal corporation based in Maningrida. We represent and assist the 4000 Aboriginal people of the 32 homelands surrounding Maningrida in West Arnhem Land.
Our work is carried out in the context of people’s traditional lands, cultural practices and languages.
Bay Islands Community Services Inc
Bay Islands Community Services has been a long standing true "community based" organisation that supports the communities of all of the Bay Islands. Is also provides a comprehensive range of innovative and quality programs, services and activities to support the aspiration of individuals within the Community
Russell Island QLD 4184
BayCISS
BayCISS is a not for profit community organisation providing an extensive range of services and programs for community members living in the Bayside and northern part of City of Kingston local government areas. In Hampton East, BayCISS provides essential supports including emergency relief, information, referral, advocacy and support for vulnerable, at-risk, homeless and low income community members. Emergency relief includes nutritious food parcels, prepared meals, food vouchers, MYKIs, pharmacy prescription vouchers, fuel cards, bill assistance, utility relief grant applications and even pet food. We utilise a strengths based approach to empower and support resilience whilst providing practical and emotional supports to address immediate crises. Our services including family counselling, programs and supports are free to enable access to all community members.
Bayley House
Bayley House is located in Bayside Melbourne, specialising in enabling individuals with an intellectual disability to live a full, rich and rewarding life.
We create engaging opportunities that provide people with disability with the choices they need to reach their potential.
We enable people with disability to learn and grow, to build confidence and independence and to contribute to the wider community in a meaningful and impactful way.
We currently support over 250 people through the delivery of Day Programs, Transport, Support Coordination, Supported Accommodation, Short Term Accommodation and more. As a for-purpose organisation with experience spanning over seventy years, we are passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to develop their unique capabilities and reach their goals and aspirations.
Bayside City Council
The City of Bayside is a local government area in Victoria, Australia. It is within the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 36 square kilometres and in 2018 had a population of 105,718 people.
Bayside Community Care
Bayside Community Care exists to assist and support disadvantaged members of our community in their journeys. Our major program is Matt's Place; a community meals program that has been in operation for the past 12 years, serving fresh hot meals twice a week in the Kingston area. We also collaborate with other agencies and service providers in the area, alongside local government, to ensure that the most vulnerable of our community are afforded every opportunity. We host a large Christmas Lunch, operate an emergency food relief pantry and engage relationally with those we seek to serve throughout the year; opening the opportunity for genuine advocacy and connection.
Cheltenham VIC 3192
Bayside Community Emergency Relief Inc
BCER is a community driven 100% volunteer run not for profit registered charity mobilising the community in times of local & state emergencies where co ordinated community teamwork can help.
Due to the overwhelming success of the Bayside Community Emergency Relief Group during the 2020 bushfire emergency and at the request of numerous relief & official organisations BCER became a NFP charity in March 2020. This gives us more resources, support and possibilities moving forward. This is a call to action, future community events & information group.
Brighton East VIC 3187
Bayside Women's Shelter
Crisis shelter providing up to 3 months accommodation for women and children leaving domestic violence.
Botany NSW 2019
Bayulu Remote Community School
Remote Community School
Be
We are a provider working in Health and Wellbeing, including Aged Care, Suicide prevention, Loneliness, Social Isolation and NDIS.
Be Hers
Be Hers is a Tasmanian based, non-profit organisation that aims to bring awareness and solution to the issue’s and vulnerabilities surrounding Human Trafficking and the ‘slave-labour trade.’ Through awareness events, digital engagement, and social enterprise, we engage and empower everyday people and the corporate sector to use their freedom to assist the movement. These connections and partnerships allow us to provide support directly to those at risk locally by way of education, employment, mentorship, and resources to enable women to regain their ‘freedom,’ dignity and independence. Nationally and Globally, we are able to generate change as a movement as we support organisations on the ground fighting to end slavery.
Be Hers Foundation has DGR status with 100% of proceeds going to the cause.
Be My Koorda Support Group
We are an Aboriginal NFP located in Busselton.
Our mission is Community Culture and Inclusion
We support children in the school holidays and other events eg Naidoc
We operate monthly youth groups
Beacon Laundry
Beacon Laundry is a social enterprise commercial laundry that gives a sheet! Our mission is simple. We create local jobs, career pathways and a workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Beananging Kwuurt Institute
BKI is the former Sister Kate's home for children of the stolen generation in Queens Park and covers 44,000sqm of land. Beananging Kwuurt Institute (BKI) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation located in Queens Park Western Australia. We offer emergency relief for families in the community who are experiencing hardship, and work to benefit the Aboriginal community and inspire our people to know they are valued and where they are now is not their future
Beaucare Inc
Beaucare exists to strengthen our communities and provide opportunities for people to maximise their quality of life.
Beaucare aims to achieve this by:
Providing direct assistance to people who require relief from disadvantage
Researching needs and working with the community to find ways to address those needs.
Fostering strong cooperative relationships and networks with the aim of strengthening our communities.
Beaucare provides a broad range of community services. These include child care, family support, youth development, services for the frail aged and people with a disability and community centre coordination.
Our administration is based at Beaucare Community Centre at 44 Tina Street Beaudesert. We provide services to people in surrounding communities including Tamborine, Logan Village, Jimboomba, Flagstone, Cedar Vale, Bromelton, Rathdowney, Kerry, Beechmont and Canungra.
Beaudesert QLD 4285
Because We Care Boutique Central Coast
Because We Care Boutique is a service run by dedicated stylist volunteers assisting women from the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions with suitable attire and accessories for the following requirements:
Re-entering the Workforce - Homelessness - Work Experience
Court Appearances - Important Appointments
We are a project of Iris Foundation
Bedford Group
Bedford exists to support and provide opportunities for Australians living with disability to live the life they choose.
We offer Employment, Lifestyle Programs and Supported Independent Living to more than 2,500 people with disability.
Beenleigh Community Health Centre - QLD Health
Metro South Community Mental Health Service
Beenleigh Community Health Centre is a multidisciplinary facility that provides community health programs and clinics for adults and children. We have medical, nursing, allied health, and administrative staff who work together to provide you with the highest quality care.
Mount Warren Park QLD 4207
Beenleigh District Community Development Association Incorporated
1. Operation of Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre
2. Operation of Beenleigh Supported Accommodation Service
Beenleigh Housing & Development Company Ltd
BHDC is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that strives to support, enhance and transform the
lives of its members in culturally supportive and regenerative ways. BHDC was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit,
registered charity holding Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) registration with the Australian Taxation
Office.
BHDC is centred upon a strong community-based movement aligned with governance and transparent operational
activity with Indigenous culture. This has its roots firmly with local leaders and Elders who paved the way for our
organisation to house and develop our community – local Yugambeh people and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander families who call this country home. Our community ways have established a vision for our community
based on our urgent need for sustainable housing and community development that will provide homes and a
community for our people.
Eagleby QLD 4207
Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Inc
Bega Garnbirringu Health Services’ vision for the future is for a society in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not disadvantaged and share a quality of life with health and life expectancy equal to the non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Bega Valley Shire Council
Case management and person to person support for everyone impacted by the 2020 Bega Valley Bushfire.
Confidential and free, linking you to a wide range of services:
Personal
Business
Agricultural
financial
Housing
Government Agencies
Council
Bellangry Community Sports Club
Support Community members through Drought, Fire & floods in partnership with Resilience NSW
Only Meeting pointy for community
Only Sports facility/area/park for community
Bellangry NSW 2446
Bellarine Living and Learning Centre
Whittington’s Bellarine Living & Learning Centre (BLLC) is a not for profit neighbourhood house that has been open since 1984.
BLLC brings people together to connect, learn and contribute to their local community. We welcome people of all ages, abilities and walks of life, creating opportunities for people to enrich their lives through connections they might not otherwise make.
These initiatives include the following:
Food Bank
Food Security Programs
Youth Programs
Adult Community Further Education - Learn Local programs
Activities and Social Groups
Community Events
Community Services
Bella's Footprints Foundation
We educate and raise awareness for the dangers of button batteries ingestions in children amongst parents, care givers and he wider community.
We offer financial support for children injured by a button battery (currently 20 children a week present to ED's in Australia, 1 in 3 are left with permeant injuries)
We campaign for government changes to legislation surrounding packaging, warning labels, secure batteries compartments in all products, and the positioning of button batteries retail instore.
We also report unsafe products containing button batteries to the ACCC for a product recall.
We recently contributed to a world first helping the ACCC introduce a new button battery safety and information standard here in Australia effective from 22nd July 2022.
Various locations around Australia
Bellata Public School
Educational provider to remote students.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College
State secondary education
Bellbird Park QLD 4300
Belong Blue Mountains - Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre
We offer a suite of community services for the most vulnerable people in our community.
Blaxland NSW 2774
Belyuen Community Government Council
Provides a range of services to an Indigenous community - aged care centre, sport and recreation, community store (very small one), workshop, women's art centre, plus a range of local government services for the small council (approx 190 people)
Bemin Secondary College
Bemin Secondary College is a new school opening in the outer western suburbs, supporting students from a vast variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with education.
Truganina VIC 3029
Benarrawa Community Development Association Inc
Benarrawa is a small and beautiful not for
profit community organisation. We work with
local people and other organisations for a just,
welcoming and inclusive community.
We work from our centre at 79 Waratah Ave,
Graceville, but our community development
work builds supportive relationships with
people all over Brisbane.
What we do:
Every Sunday, 7 am: Graceville Community
Garden gatherings
Every Wednesday 9.30 - 11.30: Nature Babes
Playgroup
Every Wednesday 7 - 9 am: Bush Tucker garden
working bee
Every Wednesday: Food Connect drop off and
pick up, early afternoon
First Tuesday each month: 12 noon.
Community shared lunch.
Benarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Solidarity Group meets regularly to
share information and plan community and public
events, like cultural awareness workshops with
schools and organisations, and events in the Bush
Tucker garden. We have several public events through the year.
Graceville QLD 4075
Bendemeer Public School
We are a remote NSW Government primary school with students from kindergarten to year 6.
Bendemeer NSW 2355
Bendigo Community Health Services
We have cared for the Bendigo community since 1974. Our charter is supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable clients in the community. We also support new refugee families arriving in Australia, particularly from the Karen, Afghan and South Sudanese communities. Our main areas include medical practices, allied health (podiatry, diabetes and chronic disease management), child and family services, alcohol and other drugs support, counselling and mental health, Settlement Services.
Bendigo Family and Financial Services Inc
BFFS's is a community service delivering emergency relief, financial counselling, case management and NILs no interest loans.
We have 3 agencies: Bendigo Family and Financial Services, Shepparton Family and Financial Services and Cobram Fam8ily and Financial Services.
Bendigo Foodshare
Bendigo Foodshare's vision is to reduce food poverty in central Victoria. We do this by rescuing and distributing food that would otherwise go to waste and by supporting skill development programs that help reduce food insecurity.
Long Gully VIC 3550
Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub
We are a community organisation that provides programs, services, resources and activities to people living within the City of Greater Bendigo. Our core focus is on providing support services to individuals, families and groups in order to enable them to experience success within their own lives and within the broader community. While we support all people in our community, our main demographic is supporting people from refugee background, older people, those who are isolated or experiencing disadvantage and members of our LGBTQIA+ community.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Provides VCE/VET to Year 11 and Year 12 students in Bendigo.
Bendoc Neighbourhood House
Is an inclusive community development type space where all members of the community are welcome to come to take part in social, educational, recreational, health and support activities. We also offer a line of communication between our remote community and the East Gippsland Council.
Benowa State High School
International secondary school. Large student population, student services work with a number of marginalised students/families.
Benowa QLD 4217
Benowa State School
We are a state primary school based on the Gold Coast with a student population of approximately 900.
Benwerren
Benwerren provides time out for women and children in need. Families come from all over Melbourne in varying circumstances: refuge, homeless, disadvantaged, family violence, family break-down, tired or worn out. Our aim is to provide a break (up to 2 weeks) in a caring, relaxed environment where they can rest, be safe, regenerate, reflect and be encouraged. We provide healthy home-cooked meals and a sense of family where everyone is valued. Trained and experienced staff offer care and support, linking with relevant agencies.
Yarra Junction VIC 3797
Berridale OOSHC
Berridale OOSHC is a not-for-profit, community run organisation that provides before and after school care for the families of Berridale and surrounds.
Berridale NSW 2628
Berridale Public School P&C
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.
Berry Street
Berry Street provides programs to more than 35,000 children, young people and families each year.
Eaglemont VIC 3084
Best Beginnings Plus
Service delivery for vulnerable and at risk parents in the pre birth capacity or with babies up to 2 years of age. Part of Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support, Perth District Office
bestchance
bestchance is a not for profit organisation that supports families with education, care and financial and practical assistance. We believe in empowering individuals through skilled purpose to achieve their goals resulting in stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods.
BestLife Foundation
Provide social and learning experiences to children and young people living with a disability to support them to transition to an independent life as an adult.
Various locations around Australia
Bethania Lutheran Primary School
Primary School
Better Together Community Support
Better Together is a community based organisation providing services across Far North Queensland. With a volunteer base, paid staff and donations, we provide support to community who are affected by the increase in cost of living and other socio-economic factors. We provide food relief that aims at reducing hunger, poverty and homelessness in our community. We also work with stakeholders to implement programs. We aim to provide a holistic approach to community wellbeing and resilience by meeting the everchanging needs of those impacted by social and financial difficulties.
Beulah Community Ltd
Charity based on Buderim, Sunshine Coast involved in social justice (aboriginal reconciliation) and land conservation.
Buderim QLD 4556
Beyond Disability Inc.
Beyond Disability is a not for profit charity established in 1997 by Richard Stubbs OAM and our volunteers recycle computers, laptops and tablets for distribution to disabled and/or housebound folks, Veterans and their carers. Currently, we have 40 clients, mainly in the Mornington Peninsula area.
Recently we have expanded our focus to include school children in financially struggling families. We make a difference by not only supplying and installing the equipment but also providing in-home servicing of our equipment as needed.
Beyond DV Ltd
Beyond DV is a Brisbane based charity working with families to help rebuild their lives after domestic and family violence. Our Bright Start program focuses on helping children transition into new schools when relocating from a domestic violence situation. Our Youth Program “HOPE 4 Life” provides a mentor program to help children aged 7-17 years heal from trauma. Our Time Out program allows DV survivors to take some time out of their busy, often stressful, lives to focus on their own healing. Our “HOPE Beyond DV”- Recovery Services Open Day, in collaboration with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service provides an opportunity for government and non-government organisations to come together as a “one stop shop” with a focus on providing Brisbane DV survivors with an efficient way to access recovery services in one place. Our Pathways to Hope, will give women the opportunity to build financial independence through counselling, mentoring, training and job placement.
Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Beyond Youth Justice
This service provides young people – who are engaged with youth justice services – support and assistance in the areas of rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing.
As well as community based individual support, each partner agency delivers workshops (such as psycho-social skills development) at Banksia Hill.
Biala Hostel
Biala is a Hostel for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Girls living away from home to attend High School. Students come from rural communities across Australia to escape hardships, gain a better education and to share in life experiences.
Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Incorporated
Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc (BACLG) was incorporated in 1975 as a not-for-profit organisation to administer government-funded programs for the community, such as the Daycare service, Municipal Services, and Centrelink and Australia Post agencies. A Council of community representatives governs the organisation. Services have expanded to include a Women's Centre, Men's Centre and Family Centre. A Community Services Plan has been created to improve outcomes for children 0-4 years old and their families. Many of our programs are funded through donations and grants. We have created culturally safe spaces to develop engagement from community members. Services are provided to improve health and wellness and reduce stress on Aboriginal families in the community. We are always looking for creative ways to supply our community service programs for some of the most vulnerable people in Australian.
Big Group Hug Ltd
Big Group Hug is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organisation founded in 2014 by mum and teacher, Angela Wood and successful business leader, Geraldine Camilleri. Based in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Big Group Hug supports vulnerable and disadvantaged families in need, by providing new and pre-loved goods to help these families care for their children, aged from new born to 16-year-old.
Our core belief is that all children deserve the best start in life, so for us, the child is the focus of everything we do. Our team is made up of over 300 individuals/volunteers who are determined and committed to assisting every family who asks for help.
We work closely with and receive requests for specific and essential items through Case Workers, Maternal and Child Health Nurses or other professionals in the community. Some of the basic necessities requested range from nappies, clothes, formula, and toys to nursery furniture, prams, car seats, and more. We pride ourselves on our compassionate, quick, and responsive nature, ensuring that we do everything we can to meet these needs, and in the process, help protect every young child in Australia from the adverse effects of disadvantage.
Big Group Hug is also known to be independent and resourceful, with a unique ability to coordinate and mobilise community support. Heeding the call local businesses, and communities at large immediately spring into action and respond to the needs of young children, particularly vulnerable children, and their families. This only serves to prove that together, we can put the squeeze on childhood poverty.
Big Yellow Umbrella Incorporated
Big Yellow Umbrella (BYU) is a community hub that provides services, programs and activities to meet the needs of all aspects of the local Camden community, prioritising those that are vulnerable and disadvantaged. Our services include early childhood and support
playgroups, case management (youth and adults in crisis), intake and referral, youth services (center and school based), food relief and community meals, appeals, parenting programs, school breakfast clubs, early literacy, transition to school, skill development, school holiday programs, recreational programs, art and craft and community development.
We aim to strengthen and enrich the community by connecting people with local services, community activities and each other. BYU prides itself in working across the age and need spectrum, with crisis programs through to social participation and therapy programs including therapeutic art, yoga and tai chi.
Billabong High School
A comprehensive high school located in the Riverina.
Culcairn NSW 2660
Binda Public School
Small public school in Binda NSW
Bingara Neighbourhood Centre
At the Bingara Neighbourhood Centre residents have access to many different visiting services as well as the ability to discuss issues and be referred to professional services.
Bingara NSW 2404
Birchip Neighbourhood House Inc
Provides community development opportunities to help connect people to their community, Particularly those who are disadvantaged or marginalised.
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre - Taree
Biripi ACMC was established in 1981, is the second AMS in NSW, is community controlled & always has and always will have our community’s health and well-being as its core purpose.
We provide a “holistic” model of care to achieve better health & wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people with in the Biripi nation. We believe that health encompasses not only your physical health, but also mental health, emotional health, connection to country and your spiritual well-being.
We will continue to engage & empower our community by providing knowledge, skills & advocacy.
We are a multi-layered health organisation that provides culturally appropriate care in the following service divisions:
• Aged Care
• Health Services
• Programs & Community Support
• Out of Home Care
Birribee Housing
Welcome to Birribee Housing. Birribee is Wiradjuri for the Grey Box Tree, whose versatile bark was used for canoes, shelter, and coolamons. Birribee Housing emerges from the NSW Land Council Network, so culture, community, and self-determination are at the heart of our work. Birribee is writing a new story: creating new connections and growing the Aboriginal economy.
BizRebuild
BizRebuild is a business-led initiative, developed by the Business Council of Australia, to provide practical and on the ground assistance to small and local businesses left devastated by the bushfires.
BK 2 Basics Melbourne
Offer a 6 day a week Community pantry, Community meals, Outreach programmes, Community cuts ( free haircuts ) Boobie Blitz ( Making sure every woman has good fitting bras ), Christmas presents, Christmas hampers, Christmas party. All of the above and more for anyone facing hardship.
Black Swan Health - headspace Osborne Park
Black Swan Health is the lead agency for headspace Joondalup and Osborne Park. headspace is a FREE health service that provides support to young people aged 12-25 and their families.
Osborne Park WA 6017
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Black Swan Health - Osborne Park
Black Swan Health provides affordable, high quality and evidence-based medical, mental health, chronic condition and disability services to the community.
Black Swan Health - Wesley Central
Black Swan Health delivers tailored health, mental health and wellbeing services that are high quality, evidence-based, safe and aim to achieve positive outcomes for its clients.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Neighbourhood Centre
The Neighbourhood Centre is funded to provide support services for vulnerable people within the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council boundaries.
Blackall QLD 4472
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Blackwood Youth Action Inc
Blackwood Youth Action Inc (BYA) is a charitable institution that has been supporting at-risk and marginalised young people in the Shires of Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Nannup and Manjimup since 2015.
BYA is the leading provider of youth mental health services and support to at-risk young people across social, emotional, educational and psychological domains in the Warren Blackwood region. BYA has a proven track record of responsive, pro-active and effective service delivery. The organisation has authentic longstanding connections across the community services, health and education sectors in the Warren Blackwood. BYA currently provides mental health and AOD awareness raising and education throughout all seven high schools in the region. BYA provides services that are evidence-informed; developmentally, socially and culturally appropriate; and responsive to all levels of need (ie. awareness raising, education, early intervention, treatment and referral).
Frequently asked questions
To receive donated items, services or vouchers through GIVIT, you must first connect with a relevant support organisation who can assess your needs and provide assistance. This organisation can then place a request(s) on GIVIT on your behalf.
To find relevant organisations in your area, use the search fields and filters above. Once you’ve input your filters, make sure you click ‘FIND AN ORGANISATION’ to find relevant organisations.
Thousands of organisations across Australia are registered with GIVIT, working across a variety of causes, hardships and demographics. Our priority is to respect and maintain the privacy, safety, dignity and independence of people reaching out for help. By connecting with a relevant support organisastion, your needs can be assessed and verified, and you can receive tailored support, which may include the organisation requesting items or services on your behalf through GIVIT.
The support organisation that is assisting you can request a range of donated items and services through GIVIT on your behalf. This may include furniture, household items, whitegoods and appliances. You can also request baby items, toiletries, toys and educational supplies, kid’s or adult’s clothing, digital devices like mobile phones or laptops.
GIVIT may also be able to help you buy groceries, fuel or medication in the form of vouchers. You can check our ‘What’s needed’ list for an idea of what can be requested through GIVIT.
Your requests may be filled through a donor donating the money needed to purchase the item new, or through a donor donating the actual item or service.
Your support organisation can also request time and skills such as tradespeople, cleaners, health and social support, tutoring and transport assistance.
See GIVIT’s Prohibited List for details of what can’t be requested through GIVIT.
We recommend you speak with the support organisation that you’re working with. They may not be registered with GIVIT, or they may not have placed your request yet.
Please note that there is no guarantee that your request for donated items or services will be met. We’d love to meet every request placed on GIVIT, but your request being filled is dependent on donation(s) being made by donor(s).
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.
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.
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.