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C3 Church Monash Inc

Many years of dedicated, faithful Christian expression into the Nation’s capital has resulted in C3 Church Monash growing into one of the most influential churches in the city.

A new era of opportunity is unfolding which will see the church springboard off the substantial foundation that has already been laid. The future beckons with prophetic promise, dreams to be realised and, most importantly, souls to be reached for the kingdom of heaven.

The cross-generational expression, both in participation and in leadership, underpinned by an emphasis on mobilising ‘the labourers for the harvest’ ensures the legacy of our 21st century church will sustain well into the future.

Monash ACT 2904

W c3monash.org.au/

CAAC - Congress - SEWB

Social and emotional well being Branch of CAAC

CAAPS - Darrandirra Child and Family Centre

The Darrandirra Child and Family Centre works with people in the Northern Suburbs to build a safe and nurturing community for children, young people and families in our community.

CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation - Berrimah

We are a community based substance misuse service that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. In addition to rehabilitation we provide community members support for appropriate referrals and work to prevent homelessness.

Berrimah NT 0828

W caaps.org.au/

Caboolture Community Care Inc

Caboolture Community Care is an Emergency Relief organisation and Counselling service. Our service covers the majority of the Moreton Region North area and provides assistance to those in need . This can be in many forms - Chemist vouchers, Food parcels/vouchers, Fares/Fuel (Depending on circumstances) and we also receive donated items such as clothing, feminine hygiene products and swags (occasionally).

Caboolture QLD 4510

W caboolturecommunitycare.org.au/

Caboolture Hospital - Indigenous Hospital Liaison Service

Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer supporting Indigenous patients coming through the hospital system

Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre

CCaBSS Counselling To reduce harm or risk of harm to children and young people (0-18 years), prevent crisis or problems within families from arising or escalating and stabilise or maintain family wellbeing - CCaBSS Budgeting Assist client in gaining control of their finances - FaRSS To reduce harm or risk of harm to children and young people (0-18 years), prevent crisis or problems within families from arising or escalating and stabilise or maintain family wellbeing - CAMS Delivering outcomes in social connectedness for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals and community groups - CSP To provide activities that promote greater public awareness of social issues, and enhance the capacity of individuals and groups to improve the social environment of the community.

Caboolture Youth Justice Service Centre

Government service supervising young people completing supervised court orders in the community. Our goal is to provide a fair and balanced response to young people in contact with the youth justice system. This response:
•holds young people accountable for their actions
•encourages young people to reintegrate into the community
•gives young people skills to create a better future
•promotes community safety.

CAFS (Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc)

A community service organisation that provides a range of programs & services to children, young people & families who are vulnerable or in need of support.

Cafs is a proudly independent community service organisation with no religious affiliation. We are governed by the community we support. For nearly 160 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our inclusive and accessible programs to include everyone who needs assistance.

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc

Provides services for adults and children experiencing domestic and family violence across Cairns, the Tablelands and Port Douglas/Mossman.

Cairns QLD 4870

W dvcairns.org

CALHN Royal Adelaide Hospital Volunteer Unit

The respected team of volunteers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
(RAH), Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre (HRC) and Repat Health
Precinct (RHP) play an important role by generously giving their
time to support staff in enhancing the comfort and wellbeing of
patients and their loved ones Our Volunteer Service has initiated an emergency clothing program designed to offer support and comfort to those in crisis.
We are reaching out to request donations of clothing, toiletries, and personal care items that can provide solace and dignity to patients when they need it most. Your generous contributions will go a long way in helping individuals in situations such as:
• Patients who are experiencing homelessness.
• Individuals whose clothes are destroyed either before or during their Emergency Department (ED) visit.
• Patients experiencing a mental health crisis with no family support or access to personal items.
• Patients that are from country or interstate with no family support.

Adelaide SA 5000

W rah.sa.gov.au

Caloundra Community Centre Inc

Caloundra Community Centre provides a range of services including family support, support for older people & their pets, emergency relief & crisis assistance, No Interest Loans, parenting education, adult literacy, community development, multicultural activities and support, information & referral and training for employment. As well as service provision we provide space for organisations to provide outreach services so that local people don't have to travel outside of their community to seek assistance. We also provide support and space to a number of local groups including AA, Gamblers Anonymous, Bipolar Support group, craft groups, older women's groups, art groups etc.

We have almost 100 volunteers who assist us in vital ways to provide services and connect with people in our community who may be struggling.

Caloundra Community Centre while it receives some grants and funds from government we raise a significant amount of funds ourselves so that we can better provide services.

Caloundra State High School

Secondary State High School

Caloundra QLD 4551

T 0754368444

W caloundrashs.eq.edu.au/

Calvary Care

Supporting and caring for people/families in need with Care Bags (groceries / meals / hygiene packs men/women / toys for kids in hospitals / baby bundles), mental health support, domestic violence support , general care.

Calvary Christian College

Independent K-12 school

Calvary Community Care

Aged and Community Care Services.
Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.

Winnellie NT 0820

W calvarycare.org.au/

Calvary Health Care Tasmania

Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate healthcare to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.

South Hobart TAS 7004

W calvarycare.org.au/

Calwell High School

Within Calwell High School our Wellbeing Team supplies Breakfast Club and other services to students with the help of volunteers from the community.

Camp Quality

Camp Quality brings positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer.

Our services and programs help families build optimism and resilience through community, education and fun. We are there for kids (0-15 years) dealing with their own cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a sibling or parent, every step of the way.

Our programs provide hospital support, age-appropriate education, camps, fun days and family retreats that provide families with a break from cancer to reconnect and build a supportive community.

Our services include digital resources and counselling, accessible whenever and wherever they are needed. We’re proud to have improved the quality of life for kids impacted by cancer, and their families for 40 years.

Various locations around Australia

T 1300662267

E familysupport@campquality.org.au

W campquality.org.au/

Campbell Page - Eden

We’re a not for profit organisation delivering a range of employment, community and commercial services.

From more than 80 locations across four states, we offer:

employment support to those experiencing long periods of unemployment, those with temporary or permanent illness, injury or disability, or those that just need a bit of extra help finding a job;
pre-employment support and training;
labour hire services, specialising in local people for local jobs, primarily in NDIS, construction and local government;
a range of local, tailored, Indigenous, youth and family services; and
an Aboriginal pre-school for children aged 3 – 6 years, in and around the Mogo area.

Eden NSW 2551

W campbellpage.com.au/

Campbell Page - Mogo Aboriginal Preschool

Campbell Page is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation delivering a range of employment, community and commercial services.

Campbell Page - Young Mothers Pathway Project Deception Bay

Our Young Mothers Pathways Project provides tailored support to young Mums in the Deception Bay area so they can study, find work and build a happy, healthy family.

Deception Bay QLD 4508

T 0490 496 835

W campbellpage.com.au/

Can Assist (Cancer Patients Assistance Society of NSW)

It costs more to have cancer treated when you live in the country. Our mission is to ease this burden. Extra travel and accommodation expenses, combined with other out of pocket medical expenses, can be financially crippling for families, especially when it is the primary income earner undergoing treatment.

Accommodation and travel expenses make up the largest form of our financial assistance (almost 50% for FY 2019), followed by medical expenses at 42%, the remainder being utilities and some bespoke assistance categories.

We operate in 55 branches in country NSW – from as far north as Moree, as far south as the Bega Valley and west through to Nyngan, Dubbo and Balranald, we have close to 3,000 member volunteers. Every dollar raised local is spent local. We assist in over 8,000 requests annually.

CAN Community Support

Provides Food Security Support in the form of Emergency Relief Food parcels, fresh food and free meals as well as a Family Learning Program with a Homework Club and Playgroup and a Multicultural Women's Group.

Cana Communities Inc

We foster dignity, hope and belonging to people who fall through the cracks of society by offering companionship. We are 45 years old, we are 98% volunteer run and don't take government funding. We have 3 residential homes in Sydney and Fremantle and a social enterprise at Orchard Hills. We work closely with the drug and alcohol program at Parklee prison.

Strawberry Hills NSW 1420

T 0478 595 725

E info@cana.org.au

W cana.org.au

Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation & Advocacy

As a peer based group, CAHMA employs workers who have a first-hand knowledge and understanding of the issues encountered by people who use drugs. CAHMA workers utilise this first-hand experience and understanding to provide numerous services, including peer support, education, representation and advocacy. We promote improved health for drug users and, through the provision of education and information, seek to reduce harms associated with all drug use.

Belconnen ACT 2617

W cahma.org.au

Canberra City Care Inc

Canberra City Care provides 4 practical services to members of the community who are going through a time of financial hardship. The 4 services are: HandUp Food Care which provides a range of low cost and free food items; Re-Runs Op Shop; The Tech Shed for recycling and refurbishing computers; and Christians Against Poverty which offers a free debt management service.

Charnwood ACT 2615

W canberracitycare.org/

Canberra Health Services - Enhanced Health Services

The Enhanced Health Service of WYCCHP encompasses four services: the Early Family Support Service (EFSS), Child and Family Health Service (CFHS), Developmental Paediatric and Child Protection Medical Service (DPCPMS) and the Women’s Health Service (WHS).

The range of services and teams within the Enhanced Health Services have a unique role in providing intervention and supports for women, children, young people, and families where there is increased risk of poor health or developmental outcomes due to an intersection of complex health and psychosocial needs. Families receive the support and interventions they need while they work through some often very complex trauma, family breakdown and significant disadvantage.

Canberra Health Services - Liaison and Navigation Service

We provide service navigation, care coordination to children and adults with complex health care needs. The complexities of these needs often place our clients as some of the communities most vulnerable, and given the rising costs of their health care, puts many of them at greater risk.

Canberra Health Services - MHJHADS Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Specialist Services

Support, walk with and work with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, family and community to ensure optimum health outcomes are achieved.

Canberra Health Services - Specialist Youth Mental Health Outreach (SYMHO)

An intensive assertive outreach early psychosis service for young people aged 14-25 whom have a significant mental health issue, frequently suffer hardship and homelessness and are often in crisis.

Canberra High School

Canberra High School is a leader in the secondary education sector. Our learning community encompasses not just the students and staff here but also the parents and wider community. This type of support and community involvement enriches the learning experiences of our students.

We are a long established school and have been operating since 1938. Canberra High School was originally based at the current School of Art at the Australian National University and moved to our current site in Macquarie on 21 August 1969. There have been many changes since 1938 providing a relevant curriculum and contemporary learning environment for students of the 21st century.

We currently have approximately 800 students enrolled in Years 7 to 10 with over 40 different nations represented within our student population giving us a very multicultural school.

Macquarie ACT 2614

W canberrahs.act.edu.au/

Canberra Legacy

Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of deceased and incapacitated veterans. Today Legacy's caring and compassionate service assists around 65,000 widow(er)s and 1,800 children and dependants with a disability. Legacy is a voluntary organisation supported by veterans, servicemen and women, and volunteers drawn from all walks of life. Our support and services now extend to include the dependants of members of today's Australian Defence Force who lose their lives as a result of their military service.

Canberra Refugee Support Inc

Volunteer-run organisation that assists asylum seekers and refugee to settle in Canberra

Weston ACT 2611

W canberrarefugee.org.au/

Canberra Youth Residential Service

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

Cancer Council Queensland

One Queenslander will be diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes. Cancer Council Queensland is dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with cancer, through research, patient care, prevention and early detection.

Our employees, volunteers, and supporters are at the heart of our work – driving our vision for a cancer free future.

We were established in 1961 as the Queensland Cancer Fund, in response to an increasing need for cancer-related services across the state. This year, we are celebrating 57 years of supporting Queenslanders, affected by cancer.

Today, we employ about 200 employees statewide and have more than 1300 registered volunteers. Thousands of Queenslanders donate and volunteer for us each day, helping us to improve cancer control. We have nine offices statewide and operate six accommodation lodges providing regional cancer patients with a home-away-from-home when they access lifesaving treatment services in Queensland’s major cities.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W cancerqld.org.au/

Cancer Hub

Cancer Hub is a one stop shop to provide support for families who are dealing with cancer. We bring together the services of Red Kite, Canteen and Camp Quality to make accessing support easy.

Cancer Patients Foundation - Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is a free national community service program, run by the Cancer Patients Foundation, dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance and physical related side-effects caused by treatment for any type of cancer. Women, men and teens participate in practical workshops which cover skincare, make-up, headwear, physical activity and overall wellbeing, leaving them empowered and ready to face their diagnosis.

Since 1990, Look Good Feel Better has been the only charity to support over 150,000 cancer patients with the appearance related side effects of treatment.

All services provided by LGFB have been developed with the purpose of equipping those undergoing cancer treatment with the skills and knowledge needed to face their diagnosis with confidence.

Alexandria NSW 2015

T 0295165433

E info@lgfb.org.au

W lgfb.org.au

Cancer Support Angels

Cancer Support Angel is Melbourne based non profit charity business, Cancer Support Angels are here to lend a helping hand to people with all kinds of cancer. We are a not-for-profit organisation focussed on providing direct practical, financial and emotional support during and after the treatment period. While other continue the search for a cure, Cancer Support Angels are all about making you “day to day” life a little easier.

Cancer Wellness Support

Cancer Wellness Support, a non-profit, non-denominational charitable organisation offers a range of complementary therapies to assist and support individuals and their families throughout their cancer experience. These therapies are not intended to replace recommended medical interventions, but to mitigate some of the negative aspects of cancer and its treatment and minimise some of the residual effects, such as lymphoedema.

Cancer Wellness Support also offers lifestyle education and group support experiences for its members, which encourage a healthy approach to recovery and wellness.

These services are delivered by a range of qualified therapists, based in the local community, at a subsidised cost to the client. The balance of the therapists' fees is contributed by Cancer Wellness Support with funds raised through our Op Shops and various fundraising undertakings.

Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre

Not for profit health organisation, staffed by remote area nurses and provides care to a local remote community of Cann River and the surrounding remote communities in far east gippsland. Catchment area of about population of 300

Various locations around Australia

T 351586210

E cvbnc.manager@gha.net.au

W cannvalleybnc.com.au

CanTeen ACT & SNSW

At CanTeen, we get it. Just when life should be full of possibilities, cancer crashes into a young person’s world and shatters everything. CanTeen is the game changer.

We help young people cope with cancer in their family. Through CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and if they’ve been diagnosed themselves, we provide specialist, youth-specific treatment teams.

By feeling understood and supported, young people develop resilience and can rebuild the foundations that crumbled beneath them when cancer turned their life upside down. That’s how CanTeen is the difference.

Turner ACT 2612

W canteen.org.au/

CanTeen QLD

CanTeen supports young people (12-25 years old) impacted by cancer. Our mission is to support, develop and empower our young people to live rich and fulfilling lives by providing a range of services from counselling, groups, therapeutic workshops, written resources and overnight programs. We also give our young people much needed respite, recreation and a support network for their cancer experience.

West End QLD 4101

W canteen.org.au/

Canungra Op Shop (Lighthouse Community Services)

We are a charity shop who raise money for a number of needs. Our shop, along with 2 others on the Gold Coast raise funds for our main goal - to own and manage a property that will accommodate people impacted by Domestic Violence. Locally, we also provide support to those in crisis, and our op shop played a key role in helping those in our area affected by the bush fires of September 2019.

Canungra QLD 4275

W lighthousecs.org.au/

Cape York Institute

Cape York Institute (CYI) is Australia’s leading Indigenous think tank. Since its establishment in 2004, we have worked with our communities to develop out-of-the-box reforms that build people’s capability so they can choose a life they have reason to value.

We work from policy ideation right through to community implementation on initiatives that reinstate personal responsibility. We provide the opportunities and services necessary for First Nations people to gain the capability to change their lives for the better.

The Institute’s policy agenda – Pama Futures – is developed in collaboration with the Indigenous people of Cape York so our policies and innovations reflect the people’s intent and lived experience.

January 2024:

The Queensland Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts asked Cape York Partnership, in conjunction with Centacare FNQ, to coordinate recovery efforts to assist Cape York community members of Wujal Wujal.

Along with multiple other service providers and community organisations, our efforts are squarely focused on working closely with affected families and Bama as we begin the long recovery process – together, for each other.

Cape York Remote Area Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Child Care Advisory Association Inc

Support and service delivery to vulnerable Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, youth and children.

Parramatta Park QLD 4870

T 1300 663 411

E info@raatsicc.org.au

W raatsicc.org.au/

Capella Tieri Middlemount Community Support Network Inc

CTM Links covers the three townships of Capella, Tieri & Middlemount and provide emergency relief, social support and community development. We link clients with service providers within our regions of Central Highlands and Isaac Regional Councils.
We deliver practical and relevant programs, events and activities to, and for, community groups whilst establishing strong connections with local governments, resource industries, businesses, schools, emergency services, the human service sector and other groups.
We work with individuals, families and community groups to provide ways and means for people to connect and engage to support and improve social cohesion.
We facilitate the development of social groups and networks that are sustainable and strengthen the fabric of community.

Capital Region Community Service - Family Support

The Family Support Service can assist children, young people and their families who are experiencing complex issues that impact on their lives.

Capital Region Community Services

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) is a regional community service formed by the people of Belconnen and incorporated in 1975.
CRCS provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

Belconnen ACT 2617

T 02 6264 0200

E contact@crcs.com.au

W crcs.com.au

Capital Region Community Services - Supportive Tenancy Service

The Supportive Tenancy Service operates as a partnership between Woden Community Service, the YWCA of Canberra and BCS. Each organisation is responsible for delivering the service in specific locations, with BCS covering the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas.

Belconnen ACT 2617

W crcs.com.au/

Capital Region Community Services - Youth Services

The Belconnen Youth Centre is home to the CRCS Youth Services team, which coordinates a range of activities and services for young people aged 12-25.

The Belconnen Youth Centre is open from Monday to Friday from 10 am-6 pm. Young people can drop by and use the space either to relax, study, or catch up with our team. In the case we are offsite and the youth centre is closed, we usually post an update on our social media and have information posted on our front door. During ACT public school breaks, the Youth Services team operates the Youth School Holiday Program, which provides free activities for young people.

Capricorn Citizen Advocacy Inc

Capricorn Citizen Advocacy is a not for profit, community based organisation located in Rockhampton and governed by a Management Committee.
It was established in 2000 to implement a disability advocacy program in the area governed by Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council.
Citizen Advocacy is a community based movement which recognises, promotes and protects the welfare and interests of people who have disabilities. CCA works within the Citizen Advocacy framework which facilitates supportive, freely given relationships between everyday members of the community (citizen advocates) and people with disabilities (protégés) who are vulnerable or at risk, and who have unmet needs. It provides a practical way in which citizens, ordinary members of the community, can make a positive difference.
Funding for the program activities and two staff employed by Capricorn Citizen Advocacy is provided by the Queensland Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors.

Rockhampton QLD 4700

W capca.org.au/

Captains Flat Public School

Captains Flat Public School is a small rural school located 30 minutes south of Queanbeyan. We provide a nurturing educational environment for our Kindergarten to Year 6 students. We have been moving towards a learning space that is flexible and future focused. Teachers work collaboratively within the classroom and students have the flexibility of seating choice and learning styles that suits them as learners.

Carbal Medical Services

We are a general practice that runs community based programs for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in the Darling Downs Region.


Carbal originated from the efforts of Aboriginal people to establish a culturally safe and secure health service in Toowoomba that could comprehensively address the health needs. Carbal Medical Services (Carbal) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Care Organisation (ATSICCHO).

Toowoomba City QLD 4350

W carbal.com.au

Carbrook Learning Centre (Transformed Futures)

We are an Independent Special Assistance School catering for students from Year 7-12 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Carbrook Centre supports students impacted by a variety of factors including social and emotional difficulties, disability and complex trauma. Our holistic approach incorporates animal assisted learning, focusing on student wellbeing and individualised education.

Cardinia Shire Council

Local Government

Care 4 Kids Ltd

Care 4 Kids Ltd supplies care packs to children impacted by domestic violence in NSW Police stations, federal police, Department of Communities and Justice, children’s court and women’s refuges.

Care Balonne Association Inc

Non Government Organisation funded by Department of Communities. Care Balonne Association Inc. (Care Balonne) was established in 1994 and is primarily an information and referral service, covering the whole of the Balonne Shire, based in the town of St George.Our Vision is to be recognised as a progressive organisation that aspires to increase the viability of our community by being aware of the community needs and developing strategies to meet these needs.

With these programs, Care Balonne aims to identify and meet the needs within our community, provide a safe meeting place for individuals, groups and community organisations; provide community education and skills opportunities; enhance individual and family well-being and provide vital information and support to the community.

St George QLD 4487

W carebalonne.com/

Care Goondiwindi Association Inc.

Not for Profit Community Organsiation providing programmes and services to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable residents in the Goondiwindi and surrounding areas. Our mission statement is:
To support individuals and families to enjoy a quality of life and to participate in community life with confidence and competence.

Goondiwindi QLD 4390

W caregoondiwindi.org.au/

Care Inc

Care Inc is a community organisation set up to ensure low income consumers are treated fairly and have support to overcome debt.

Turner ACT 2612

W carefcs.org/

Care Kits for Kids Qld

Care Kits for Kids Qld are all volunteers who together with community create Care Kits for Qld children in need.
We provide free Care Kits (new backpacks containing 2 days' new clothing, toiletries, education supplies, toys, books and hand crafted quilt or wrap to Qld children in need through Qld child protection, Qld children's services, foster & kinship care, domestic violence, indigenous and services in schools.
We create and transport our Care Kits through community generosity: in-kind and financial donations, grants and fundraising.
In the first 6 months of 2024 we've already distributed 2,000 Care Kits. Donations turnover is very high.
We ALWAYS need donations of NEW clothing for babies, children and teens, toiletries, stationery, new toys new backpacks. Thank you if you can help.

Career Employment Australia - Chelmer

Career Employment Australia is a NFP organisation which runs a number of Government funded programs. We provide support and training for long term unemployed and disadvantaged jobseekers.
The Reconnect NAYS (Newly Arrived Youth Specialist) is a prevention of homelessness program supporting newly arrived young people and their families.

Chelmer QLD 4068

W cealtd.org.au

Career Employment Australia - Coorparoo

We provide superior support and training services that are responsive to the needs of both our participants and the local community

CEA currently delivers a number of State and Federal Government programs, funds charitable services, and operates several social enterprises. We operate in almost every state in Australia in over 50 locations.

Our current programs and services include:

Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways Project
Skills for Education and Employment program
Youth Justice
Greater Brisbane Small Business Advisory Service
Reconnect – Newly Arrived Youth Specialist
Work for the Dole
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Queensland Certificate III Guarantee

Our aim is to help alleviate the poverty and misfortune suffered by unemployed and long term unemployed people through programs, projects, training and opportunities that develop their employment related skills or capacities for obtaining employment

Coorparoo QLD 4151

W cealtd.org.au/

Carers Association of WA

Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 320,000 family carers living in Western Australia.

Carers WA aims to enhance and promote carers health and wellbeing by focusing on their emotional and social support needs.

Our services include the provision of specialist information and advice, resources, carer support through counselling, education / training, social support and carer advocacy and representation. These are some of the services we offer:

Counselling
Advisory Line
Workshops & Awareness Activities
NDIS in WA
Carer Wellness at Home
Social Support
Prepare to Care
Carer Representation
Carers in Employment
Policy & Research
Young Carers
The Cloud School Engagement Program
Better Start for Children with Disability
Carers Retreat
Accessing a Home

Perth WA 6000

W carerswa.asn.au/

Carers SA

Carers SA provides support to unpaid carers across South Australia.
With 30 years of experience, Carers SA provides unpaid carers with a range of support services including carer support planning, emergency respite, peer support and coaching, in-person counselling and tailored financial packages.
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We want your contribution to be valued and your voice to be heard.

Caretakers Cottage

Caretakers Cottage provides support, information and accommodation to young people aged between 13 and 25 years of age through 2 main programs:
Caretakers Cottage Youth Refuge -accommodates up to 10 young people aged between 13 and 18 years of age with 24 hour support for a period of up to 3 months.
Options Youth Housing is the semi-independent accommodation program for up to 16 young people aged between 16 and 25 years of age for a period of 18-24 months. Options provides case management support, living skills development and general support to young people who are unable to return to their family home, preparing them to live independently.

Bondi NSW 2026

W caretakers.org.au/

Caretakers Cottage - Entity

The organisation aims to enable young people to achieve their potential and provide
sufficient support that allows them to develop. Caretakers Cottage has helped achieve
this goal though various accommodation services for homeless youth including NSW
Out Of Home Care, early intervention services, Options youth support etc.

Sylvania NSW 2224

W caretakers.org.au/

Carevan Albury

Provides support to anyone in the Albury/Wodonga region that needs it. Run a kids cooking and caring program in local schools during the day and lunchtime and nightly meal services in different locations for homeless etc to sit down and eat together. Provide lunches to schools to distribute to kids who have no lunch. Deliver meals to those in temporary accommodation as well as clothing and toiletries. Get support and refer to other organisations and empower people to get back on their feet. Also provide resources to increase good dental hygeine. We network with many other community organisations to care for and help many locals in need.

Carevan Wagga Inc

The Carevan Foundation helps to feed the homeless and disadvantaged of rural Australia.

Glenfield Park NSW 2650

W carevanwagga.com/

CareWorks Sunranges Inc.

A Not for profit Emergency relief, foodbank, financial assistance and referral agency run mostly by volunteers. We refer the homeless or risk of homeless , those going through domestic violence etc to appropriate support organisations

Cargo Public School

Rural school in the village of Cargo

Cargo NSW 2800

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

Carinity Education (Search Light Inc)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Early childhood - aged under 6
Financially disadvantaged people
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
Unemployed persons
Victims of crime (including family violence)

Sunnybank QLD 4109

W searchlightinc.org.au/

Carinity Education Southside

Carinity Education Southside is an independent special assistance school for young, disengaged women and young mums, we accept every young woman for who they are. Giving vulnerable young women a genuine chance at education. Each grade has a youth worker available for additional assistance in and out of the classroom. They act as a supportive guide to provide ready access to help and direction. Our teachers and staff are trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. This trauma-informed approach to education helps students develop strategies to manage trauma and become more resilient. Some other services we provide for our students: - Lunch is provided to the students daily, A subsidised Early Learning Centre is available for young mothers, an optional, subsidised uniform is available, a gymnasium is available for our students to use. Access to visiting clinicians and allied health services. We also honor and value culture and community.





Carinity Fassifern Community Centre

Carinity (previously Queensland Baptist Care) operates and maintains a range of programs based at the community centre in Boonah. We provide and host activities based at the community centre in the local community and surrounds, which promote social inclusion and community engagement.

Boonah QLD 4310

T (07) 5463 2966

W carinity.org.au

Carinity Youth & Families - Narangba

Carinity Youth & Families offers counselling to youth and families in the community. We currently have services available in Narangba QLD and Beaudesert QLD. Our service is in place to help families stay together and help both children and parents/carers to build their relationships.

Carisbrook Primary School

A primary school in the Central Goldfields Shire.

Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre

CNLC’s vision is that we are a community that connects people, creates opportunities and challenges disadvantage. We work closely with the local Carlton community and its agencies to support our residents in economic development, social cohesion and to create a vibrant neighbourhood. As a neighbourhood house, RTO and Learn Local we support refugees and migrants to settle in Melbourne. We deliver social work, employment services and activities to improve people's lives. We have many clients surviving homelessness and domestic violence. We predominantly work with public housing residents.

Carlton North VIC 3054

T 03 93472739

W cnlc.org.au

Carlton Primary School

We are a small inner-city Melbourne primary school, primarily servicing families who live in the Carlton Public Housing Estate. We have a very high proportion of families living in public housing, and about 95% of families with a language background other than English, with language groups from the Horn of Africa being our main language groups.

Carmel Adventist College

Indigenous boarding school

Carmel WA 6076

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Caroline Chisholm School

Caroline Chisholm is an ACT school which caters from preschool to year 10 across 2 campus'.
Todays focus will be regarding our culture club, which is run weekly across the three campus' giving all student the opportunity to participate in cultural crafts, sports activities and events. Caroline Chisholm recognises that the opportunity to participate and engage in culture, supports social and emotional wellbeing, provides a sense of belonging and connection for our Indigenous students, families and staff.
Since our culture club has started there has been a real sense of community and our students have now formed a cultural Integrity team who are responsible for making the decisions about what kinds of activities, excursions, events and spaces they'd like to participate in and see throughout our school. This provides the students with a voice and develops leadership skills. It's been a great benefit to the students as well as the school itself.

Caroline Chisholm Society

Founded in 1969, the Caroline Chisholm Society is a family support agency that provides a broad range of support and assistance to at-risk and vulnerable women and their children, including home visitation program, material aid, drop in welfare appointments, pregnancy support, and specialized assistance for mothers and their children experiencing family violence and homelessness.

Caroline Springs VIC 3023

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Caroline Chisholm Society - GV Pregnancy and Family Support Service

Our organisation provides free material aid to families living in the Goulburn Valley region which includes Shepparton. Material aid includes clothing, nappies, formula, blankets, nursery furniture, toiletries, bottles, dummies, feeding cups to name a few. We also provide pregnancy support case management to those in need.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 03 58210826

E gv@caroline.org.au

W caroline.org.au

Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Inc.

We have 2 Services. The Specialist Homelessness Service assists both single people and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with advocacy and information and case management. There is accommodation through the refuge (women and children only), Supported Accommodation (single people and families) and transitional properties (single people and families). They also provide outreach support and may assist with emergency relief and brokerage so certain items.
The Domestic Violence program assists women who have or are experiencing domestic violence to make Police reports, take out AVOs, assist with safety planning and provide support at court through the Hunter Valley Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, provide case management through the Staying Home Leaving Violence program.

Carroll College

Co-educational Catholic Secondary College including pastoral care for students and families.

Broulee NSW 2537

T 02 4471 5600

W ccb.nsw.edu.au

Casey North Community Information & Support Service Inc

Casey North CISS is a very busy community organisation provideing a number of support services to people in the City of Casey and beyond. In particular support is targeted at the disadvantaged and most vulnerable. Programs include Emergency Relief, CaseWork, Counselling, Financial Counselling and more.

Casino West Little Jarjums Preschool

We are a NSW Department of Education preschool located in Casino NSW. We have a large demographic of families with low socioeconomic status who are currently in extreme financial hardship. We have a large population of homeless families and families requiring significant financial support.

CASPA - Casino

Provide out of home care for children in care

CASPA - Lismore

Provide out of home care for children in care.

Lismore NSW 2480

T 1300227722

E admin@caspa.org.au

W caspa.org.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Local Council in the North Queensland Region

Catalyst Care Ltd.

Provides hampers and food relief, provides support to community members requiring guidance to access long-term supports/services. Campus available for training groups to hire.

Catalyst Church Incorporated

Catalyst Church is a community focused organisation that provides care and support for people all across Ipswich. Because the Christian ethos is one of concern for the poor,
the church operates a free debt counselling service, Christmas party for underprivileged families,relationship counselling, youth work, disability services support, Mother's support groups, playgroups, Work for the dole programs and local school chaplaincy. During
the week our objective is providing a venue for those in our community to train, seek counselling and enjoy community with friends in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Catholic Parish of Holy Spirit Bourke

The Bourke Catholic Parish services a large portion of the rural and remote area of far western NSW which includes a high indigenous population. Many of our parishioners and other community members suffer disadvantage due to isolation, high unemployment and low socio-economic challenges.

Catholic Social Services Australia

CSSA is the national organisation of catholic social serivce organisations across Australia. CSSA coordinates disaster recovery initiatives of the Catholic church and supports parishes and communities that are working for social justice with vulnerable and marginalised people.

Braddon ACT 2612

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CatholicCare - ASSIST Program

ASSIST (Aiding in Secure, Safe, Independent and Stable Tenancies) is an outreach program for those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless who are over 18 years that can help you. ASSIST Case Managers provide individualised support, information, referral and advocacy to people who require help to sustain their tenancy or assistance to obtain or transition to independent and stable accommodation.

Red Hill ACT 2603

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CatholicCare - Axial Housing First Program

A new program offering people in the ACT, with complex needs that include chronic homelessness a property that will include ongoing case management. The program is unfunded so there is limited scope to provide furniture and household goods.

Braddon ACT 2612

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CatholicCare - Hands On Studio

Founded in 1996, Hands On Studio has become a leader in the field of arts and disabilities in the Canberra region. The program has developed a model for a creative community guided by the principle that art is fundamental to human expression and that all people are entitled to its tools of communication. Over the years, the artists who attend the program on a weekly basis have collaborated with their peers as well as local and interstate artists to extend their practice, develop an individual style and foster a sense of community. The ages of the artists who attend the program range from 17-92, a very broad cohort with different life experiences and varying wants, needs, and desires which are supported at Hands On Studio.

CatholicCare - Reaching Out Program

The CatholicCare Reaching Out Program provides free alcohol and drug counselling to young people aged 13-18 years. Our Counselling sessions are provided through outreach, which means rather than having to come to us, we can meet you in a place where you feel most comfortable; be it your school, community centre, or work place.
Our counsellors understand that being lectured about Drugs and Alcohol is not necessarily what you need. The Reaching Out Program is an opportunity to talk with someone who is qualified to help you figure out what works best for you.
We also offer support for families and friends of people impacted by alcohol and other drugs.

Red Hill ACT 2603

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CatholicCare - Reconnect Program

The program, which is funded by the Department of Social Services, uses community based interventions to assist young people aged 12-18 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families to help stabilise their living situation, achieve family reconciliation and improve their level of engagement with education, work and their local community. Reconnect Case Workers offer counselling, mediation, group programs and practical support to the whole family to break the cycle of homelessness. CatholicCare has been providing this vital program across Canberra and regional NSW (Young, Boorowa, Canowindra, Grenfell, Moloney, West Wyalong and surrounds) since 1996.

Red Hill ACT 2603

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CatholicCare - Sandhurst

CatholicCare Sandhurst (CCS) is a not-for-profit organisation, providing counselling services and programs to individuals, couples, families and groups across the Victorian Loddon Mallee and Goulburn Murray regions. We are the official welfare agency of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Sandhurst. At CCS we deliver high quality family and relationship services that are available for all people. We acknowledge that people come to us with a wide range of faiths, cultures and personal beliefs. Hopefully everyone feels welcomed. We are a participating agency of CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania (CCVT) and a member of Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) and Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA). Our purpose is to empower individuals, families and communities in becoming stronger and more resilient.

CatholicCare - STEPS

CatholicCare and ACT Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) work in partnership to operate STEPS. The STEPS Program provides 24 hour residential support to young people aged 13 to 18 years who have moderate to severe mental illness. The program is a step up/step down model working within a case management framework to assist young people to identify recovery goals and work towards these with their CAMHS clinician and their other supports, including family. The program services young people from across the whole of the ACT.

Watson ACT 2602

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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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