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CatholicCare - Sydney

Not For Profit Social services organisation which aims to address the unmet welfare needs of a broad cross-section of the community, touching many life stages from children, families and relationship services through to aged care services. We provide a 131819 CCareline number to assist people find the help they need connecting individuals or families to support wherever it is available.

CatholicCare - Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Community Centres with a range of counselling services, bushfire and disaster support, refugee programs, homeless accommodation, social supports. Social services organisation in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Springwood NSW 2777

W ccss.org.au

CatholicCare - Wollongong

CatholicCare is the social services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong, covering the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Macarthur and Southern Highlands Regions. We work with the whole community, providing personal and family support throughout their lives.

Our services include: care to people who are ageing to remain in their home, NDIS support for people with a disability and their families; assisting children in Out of Home Care as well as families experiencing family breakdown, ensuring children remain safe and at the centre of parents concern; supporting people having family and relationship difficulties as well as parents and couples who require education and early intervention support to assist them in their marriage, relationships and parenting.

CatholicCare is an inclusive organisation committed to helping anyone in need regardless of religious beliefs.

CatholicCare - Youth & Family Case Management Service

CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn have been providing services to couples and families for over 25 years. We provide an extensive range of family support programs from outreach services, family counselling and mediation, domestic violence support, case management, relationship education to parenting groups.

Red Hill ACT 2603

W catholiccare.cg.org.au/

CatholicCare - Youth & Wellbeing Program

Youth & Wellbeing is an outreach mental health service for young people in the ACT. Our Youth Outreach Workers can come to you and meet in a place where you feel most comfortable; be it your home, your community, your school or work.

The program supports you to look at your mental health and how it affects all different parts of your life, such as: relationships, school/work, housing, family life, coping and self-esteem. They provide therapeutic support and help to develop skills to better manage your mental health and wellbeing in accordance with your own recovery goals.

Braddon ACT 2612

W catholiccare.cg.org.au

CatholicCare Central Queensland

CentacareCQ is the longest running, not-for-profit local social services organisation in Central Queensland, providing professional community services for over 40 years. With more than 200 staff and dedicated volunteers, we are a large, vibrant and well-respected community organisation.

We work to encourage and strengthen individuals, couples and families through our broad range of services, which include aged care and disability support, counselling, and family and community support and education. CentacareCQ serves all people, without regard to religion, race, age, economic circumstance or ethnic background.

Our reach extends from Mackay in the north, to Bundaberg in the south, and out to the Central West. While we have seven office sites across the region, staff travel far and wide to deliver services, offering outreach programs in many small townships.

Rockhampton City QLD 4700

T 1300523985

E admin@centacarecq.com

W centacarecq.com/

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay - Domestic Violence Service

Our programs consist of the following; Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV), Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Services (IDFVS), Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) and Safer Pathways. We support both Women and Men who are victim survivors of Domestic and Family Violence. We also work with children who are victim survivors. Be provide safety planning, advocacy and practical supports to help keep victim survivors safe.

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay - Homelessness Service

Specialist Homelessness Service Team. We help people at risk of becoming homeless to stay securely housed, and those who are homeless to find and keep a home.

Waitara NSW 2077

W catholiccaredbb.org.au/

CatholicCare NT - Alice Springs

Our programs and services include: Counselling and separation services, Mental health services, Parenting support, Alcohol and other drugs counselling, Mental health counselling, Family and domestic violence prevention programs, Financial wellbeing and capability programs, Housing support services, Employment services and community development programs
NDIS and advocacy services

Alice Springs NT 0870

W catholiccarent.org.au/

CatholicCare NT - Darwin

Support for housing, financial wellbeing, parenting, child care, aged care advocacy, DV, counselling, emergency accommodation to NT community including remote Aboriginal community

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning

CatholicCare is a not for profit organization offering Early Intervention services, Counselling & other support programs. The Taree & Forster Community Kitchens provide nutritious meals to vulnerable people in the community Mondays to Fridays. We provide a safe space where people feel accepted and respected - without judgement. The service supports people experiencing financial hardship, homelessness, mental illness, physical or intellectual disability, substance abuse and those who are socially isolated. For many, our service has become an anchor - something they can rely upon in these uncertain times.
We also collaborate with services such as Orange Sky Mobile Laundry Service, Backpack beds for the Homeless and other local services with whom we collaborate to achieve the best positive outcomes for the People we support.
CatholicCare also provides emergency food parcels through our Community Care Pantry - the contents of which rely solely upon donations from the wider community.

CatholicCare Sydney - Community Engagement

CatholicCare Sydney helps people that are in the most vulnerable situations; who are facing unexpected crisis or long term disadvantage across Sydney.
We seek enduring, not temporary, improvements in people’s wellbeing.
We care for people of all ages and all beliefs.
We do this by providing strategies, tools and other assistance that enable people to support
themselves and those in their care, and to remain connected to their community.
We deliver:-
1. Case management to young mothers through the HOPE Program
2. Outreach services including Gambling Aware, Carers Gateway, Parentline and ClubCare
3. Communities of Care with a dedicated community development worker in identified communities of need
4. Counselling – family dispute resolution, addiction support, financial
5. Home Care support for Ageing Australians
6. Disability Services – Work, Learn Connect
7. CCareline 13 18 19 to get help finding the help you need

CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria, we're committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, social housing, homelessness services, school counselling and pastoral care services, employment and advocacy services across dozens of office locations, delivery sites and outreach locations across Victoria.

Our support services are available to everyone regardless of race, religious beliefs or economic status.

In 2021, Centacare Ballarat, CatholicCare Melbourne / Gippsland
and CatholicCare Sandhurst came together as CatholicCare
Victoria to enhance and strengthen service provision to the
vulnerable and marginalised, facilitating improved coordination
and greater choice for clients across Victoria.

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes - Lake Cargelligo

We offer a diverse range of programs and services to individuals, families and communities.
•Support for parents and children
•Counselling and relationship support
•Help with financial management
•Mental health services
•Men’s programs
•Help with housing and accommodation
•Programs for Indigenous communities
•Programs for Youth
Homelessness support
Domestic •Support for parents and children
•Counselling and relationship support
•Help with financial management
•Mental health services
•Men’s programs
•Help with housing and accommodation
•Programs for Indigenous communities
•Programs for Youth *Domestic Violence support.

Lake Cargelligo NSW 2672

W ccwf.org.au/

CAWS - Community Access Western Sydney

CAWS is a disability service providing advocacy and NDIS funded services to people with disability across Western and South West Sydney. We also have a community program that provides food, clothes and household goods to vulnerable people in the community.

Lalor Park NSW 2147

T 02 9893 8210

E office@caws.com.au

W caws.com.au

Caxton Legal Centre Inc

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Adults - aged 25 to under 65
Adults - aged 65 and over
Families
Females
Financially disadvantaged people
Males
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
People in rural/regional/remote communities
People with chronic illness (including terminal illness)
People with disabilities
Pre/post release offenders and/or their families
Unemployed persons
Veterans and/or their families
Victims of crime (including family violence)
Victims of disaster
Youth - 15 to under 25

Brisbane City QLD 4000

T (07) 3214 6333

W caxton.org.au/

CCCares@Canberra College

CCCares @ Canberra College is a program for pregnant and parenting students from the ACT and surrounding districts.
CCCares provides flexible delivery of learning and content, towards the receipt of an ACT Year 12 Certificate and certified competency based training.
We offer continuous enrolment over the year to cater for the needs of the community. Our current enrolment is 142 students with approximately the same number of children involved with the program.
Our students are aged between 14 and 28 and have varying needs, life experiences, attendance patterns and levels of proficiency in all areas. We give our students access to industry specific courses and the provision of appropriate pathways and qualifications to allow them to develop the necessary skills and personal strengths they need to become marketable and employable and move towards financial independence in the future.

Centacare - Carnarvon

Centacare Carnarvon offers case management and focuses on keeping Families together. Case management allows us to offer clients support and advocacy as well as give our clients somewhere to come when they are in need. We assist clients with support for Housing and assisting clients to find stable tenancies within the locality of Carnarvon. We also have the capacity to refer clients to much needed services within the community and assist and support them to attend these services. We look to seek Community donations to assist our clients who are in need. We run Community based programs that offer support and advocacy as well and build solid community networks. Our programs focus on new Mums and Mums to be, Women's support and we also support Youth Programs in the Community.

Carnarvon WA 6701

W centacaregeraldton.org.au/

Centacare - Coolock House

Provider of supported accommodation for young mothers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Various locations around Australia

W centacare.org.au/service/coolock-house/

Centacare - Family and Relationship Services - Fraser Coast

Centacare Community Services - EVOLVE is a disability support organisation for adults requiring care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Centacare - Geraldton

Centacare Family Services offers family relationship and community services to individuals, couples and families. Our services are open to people of all backgrounds, faiths and cultural groups, in keeping with our values. We provide professional assistance in a manner that promotes human dignity and enhances growth and wellbeing.

Centacare - Housing First - Geraldton

Centacare Family Services ‘Housing First Support Service’ (HFSS) is aimed at supporting individuals and families sleeping rough in Geraldton. HFSS provides intensive case management and wrap around support for people who are sleeping rough so they can obtain secure and long-term housing. Using a collaborative approach, HFSS will work to ensure clients are supported in making self-determined choices.’

Centacare - Prison Services

We are an NGO and support and case manage released prisoner's to transition back into community.
Our clients are vulnerable and need support, with practical assistance, to access services, social supports. Basically they have nothing when they are released. They require accomodation, clothing, house hold items, sanitary items, go cards, food, ID, phones.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare - Riverland Domestic Violence Service


Supporting women and children experiencing Domestic Violence

Centacare - South West

Providers of Community Services and Disability Services in the Brisbane South West Region

Darra QLD 4076

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare - South West NSW

Centacare South West NSW (CCSWNSW) is a proud social service agency of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga covering the South West Region of New South Wales. We are a member of the wider network of Catholic social service organisations across Australia known as Catholic Social Services Australia.

We are a not for profit, non-government organisation that has been providing professional services to individuals and families since 1991. We act on behalf of the Diocese to alleviate disadvantage through the provision of services to children, young people, individuals, families and communities in the Diocese. Our works with people is making a positive difference in their lives.

We are a leading agency empowering individuals and building resilient communities. We are innovative, robust and responsive to the needs of our communities and have extensive experience in crisis intervention. Our

Centacare Amelia House Services

PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE FRAIL AGED AND YOUNGER PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Stones Corner QLD 4120

W centacareswnsw.org.au/

Centacare Anam Cara

Anam Cara is a leading non-government, not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting people with their lifestyle choices. Anam Cara provides a range of support services to individuals over the age of 18 with a diagnosed psychiatric disability. Services are delivered across the Brisbane metropolitan area and out to Ipswich, Logan, bayside and Redcliffe regions. Services include individual support as well as a Transitional Housing Program.

Coorparoo QLD 4151

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare Catholic Family Services - Whyalla

Whyalla Homelessness Service
Whyalla Regional Domestic Violence Service

Centacare Disability Services

Centacare has been a significant part of the social services landscape in South East Queensland for more than 60 years. During this time, we have continued to grow and evolve, along with the needs of the community to which we belong.
Centacare reaches out to those in our local communities in South East Queensland through a range of practical services for all people including the most disadvantaged and marginalised in society.
When you support Centacare, you provide care for persons suffering with mental and physical disabilities, those who are homeless, families experiencing violence in the home, seafarers, and the lonely in prisons and hospitals.
We have now reached another important milestone, with a new look for our communication and new ways to share the Centacare story.
With our history steeped in the Catholic tradition, we believe in offering loving care to all members of our community. For our people this means offering a listening ear, refraining from judgement and treating and caring for others as we would like to be treated and cared for ourselves. It is also why for many years our people have shown a shared commitment to doing whatever they can to ensure that everyone in their communities is not just cared for, but cared about, in ways that help them live their fullest lives.
We’ve captured this shared belief and commitment in our new Centacare promise. We’re proud to say that for our people, It’s more than care, it’s a calling.
We are pleased to share this new way of telling the Centacare story with you and are excited to see the incredible work our teams continue to do in aged care, community and pastoral care, disability care, Early EdCare and family and relationship care.

Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare Employment and Training

We are a not-for-profit organization in Perth, Western Australia, delivering a diverse range of flexible and fully-accredited adult education, industry training and employment programs from our six training sites across Perth.
We believe that education and training can help to break the cycle of adversity and create opportunities for a brighter future.
This is why we pride ourselves on providing our students with a safe and supportive learning environment in which they can develop the skills, confidence and independence necessary to broaden opportunities for work and a sustainable economic future.

Centacare Family and Relationship Services - Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Regional Domestic and Family Violence Service, Family and Relationship Counselling, Children's Counselling

Maroochydore QLD 4558

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare Family Services - Emergency Relief - Geraldton

Helping people in financial crisis by providing financial or material aid and connecting them to services to build financial resilience and capability.

Centacare FNQ

Centacare FNQ, as the social services agency of the Diocese of Cairns has been
supporting the community of Far North Queensland since 1981. Initially offering
relationship education and counselling services, today Centacare FNQ provides a
range of community and social services within the areas of Mental Health and
Wellbeing, Multicultural Services, and Aged Care and Disability Support. Mental Health
and Wellbeing services provides counselling for individuals, families, and children, and
Coaching for people with psychosocial disabilities. NDIS services are offered to NDIS
participants with psychosocial disabilities including Support Coordination where
linkages to appropriate supports assist participants to reach their goals as identified in
their NDIS plans. Multicultural Services assist newly arrived migrants and humanitarian
entrants with a broad range of settlement services in addition to community
development, education and training, and activities for people from culturally and
linguistically diverse communities. Aged Care and Disability Support is offered through
the Social Wellbeing Hub, which offers centre based respite to eligible younger people
with a disability and eligible frail, older people to support them to continue to live
independently in their community. Centacare FNQ continues to seek ways to meet
emerging need as well as opportunities to work in partnership, to ensure we continue
to support our community to thrive.

Cairns QLD 4870

W centacarefnq.org/

Centacare FNQ - DSC

Centacare FNQ are providing case management support for flood impacted residents following TC Jasper across the Cairns region.

Cairns City QLD 4870

W centacarefnq.org/

Centacare Fraser Coast - Hervey Bay

Centacare has been a significant part of the social services landscape in South East Queensland for more than 60 years. During this time, we have continued to grow and evolve, along with the needs of the community to which we belong.
Centacare reaches out to those in our local communities in South East Queensland through a range of practical services for all people including the most disadvantaged and marginalised in society.
When you support Centacare, you provide care for persons suffering with mental and physical disabilities, those who are homeless, families experiencing violence in the home, seafarers, and the lonely in prisons and hospitals.
We have now reached another important milestone, with a new look for our communication and new ways to share the Centacare story.
With our history steeped in the Catholic tradition, we believe in offering loving care to all members of our community. For our people this means offering a listening ear, refraining from judgement and treating and caring for others as we would like to be treated and cared for ourselves. It is also why for many years our people have shown a shared commitment to doing whatever they can to ensure that everyone in their communities is not just cared for, but cared about, in ways that help them live their fullest lives.
We’ve captured this shared belief and commitment in our new Centacare promise. We’re proud to say that for our people, It’s more than care, it’s a calling.
We are pleased to share this new way of telling the Centacare story with you and are excited to see the incredible work our teams continue to do in aged care, community and pastoral care, disability care, Early EdCare and family and relationship care.

Pialba QLD 4655

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare HomeStay

We are able to provide quality services to those in need of a range of services including childcare, support services for the aged and people with a disability as well as relationship education, counselling and support.

Centacare Homestay - Bundaberg

Centacare has been a significant part of the social services landscape in South East Queensland for more than 60 years. During this time, we have continued to grow and evolve, along with the needs of the community to which we belong.
Centacare reaches out to those in our local communities in South East Queensland through a range of practical services for all people including the most disadvantaged and marginalised in society.
When you support Centacare, you provide care for persons suffering with mental and physical disabilities, those who are homeless, families experiencing violence in the home, seafarers, and the lonely in prisons and hospitals.
We have now reached another important milestone, with a new look for our communication and new ways to share the Centacare story.
With our history steeped in the Catholic tradition, we believe in offering loving care to all members of our community. For our people this means offering a listening ear, refraining from judgement and treating and caring for others as we would like to be treated and cared for ourselves. It is also why for many years our people have shown a shared commitment to doing whatever they can to ensure that everyone in their communities is not just cared for, but cared about, in ways that help them live their fullest lives.
We’ve captured this shared belief and commitment in our new Centacare promise. We’re proud to say that for our people, It’s more than care, it’s a calling.
We are pleased to share this new way of telling the Centacare story with you and are excited to see the incredible work our teams continue to do in aged care, community and pastoral care, disability care, Early EdCare and family and relationship care.

Bundaberg QLD 4670

W centacarebrisbane.net.au/

Centacare Kimberley - Broome

Emergency Relief, we offer people facing financial hardship access to food, home goods and clothing vouchers.
Breakfast Program offers a free nutritional meal on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from to individuals, couples and families who are facing financial hardship and/or are homeless.
Homeless Outreach Service works with people sleeping rough in the Broome region to support them to secure and maintain long term accommodation.
Intensive Housing Support Program offers families, who have been referred by the Housing Authority, assistance to move from Aboriginal Communities into Derby or Broome.
Mental Health Support Service works with people living with a mental illness with a primary focus on helping them to secure stable accommodation.
In partnership with Broome Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation crisis accommodation.

Broome WA 6725

W centacarekimberley.org.au/

Centacare Kimberley - Derby

We are a community organisation that services the peoples of Derby, Mowanjum, Pandanas Park. Looma and Fitzroy communities.
We offer services in the following areas..
Homelessness, Tenancy and Mental Health support , Advocacy
Emergency Relief ( Food, accommodation,)
Transitional Housing
Reintegration
Family Support

Centacare North Queensland - Bowen

Providing the financial resilience service to members of the Bowen and Collinsville community. This is a free service.

Bowen QLD 4805

W centacarenq.org.au

Centacare North Queensland - Normanton

Outreach in Normanton

Normanton QLD 4890

W centacarenq.org.au/

Centacare Outer North Youth Homelessness Service

Centacare’s Outer North Youth Homelessness Service (Youth Services Elizabeth) provides case management, early intervention, outreach, post-crisis and wait-list support to young people aged 15-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Services are delivered across the Playford, Gawler and Barossa regions. Emergency and intensive accommodation support for young people aged 15-18 years who are living homeless is provided at Carlow Place, a 24-hour supported core-and-cluster residential facility at Elizabeth.

Centerpoint Church

Making Gods love known through a Christ-centred church by bringing the message of hope found in Jesus to our Community, City, and World.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation

For over 40 years, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has provided support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in the struggle for justice and equity.

We are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country, a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Alice Springs NT 0871

W caac.org.au/

Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU) Aboriginal Corporation

Established in 2000, CAAFLU is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO). We provide culturally appropriate, holistic, trauma-informed legal services and casework support services to Aboriginal people experiencing domestic, family, and/or sexual violence (DFSV), predominantly women. We are the only organisation in Central Australia/the Barkly dedicated exclusively to assisting Aboriginal victim-survivors of DFSV and the only DFSV-specific legal service in the region. Our primary function is to provide culturally appropriate, high quality, confidential legal advice and casework, court representation, information, assistance, advocacy, case management support and referrals. We also deliver community-led early intervention and prevention programs (EIP), community legal education (CLE) and undertake policy and law reform work.

Alice Springs NT 0870

T 0889536355

E caaflu@caaflu.com.au

W caaflu.com.au/

Central Australian Affordable Housing Company

Located on Arrernte country, CAAH is an Aboriginal controlled, not-for-profit, Registered community housing provider in Alice Springs / Mparntwe. We provide social and community housing to people who are in low income group .

Our strategies to meet this purpose are:

Creating new affordable developments and community housing options
Promoting and advocating for the ‘community housing sector’ in Alice Springs
Applying best practice tenancy and asset management

Central Australian Womens Legal Service

Provides free legal support to women in Central Australia

Alice Springs NT 0870

T 0889524055

E enquiries@cawls.org.au

W cawls.org.au

Central Coast Kids in Need Incorporated

We are a small volunteer group of approximately 18 members, we have no paid employees, we get no government assistance and are a not for profit organisation established 28 years ago. Central Coast Kids in Need assist local families with accommodation costs to stay with their sick children while undergoing specialised treatment in Sydney/Newcastle hospitals we also assist with high cost prescription items, specialised formula’s, quality of life equipment and travel expenses.
A large proportion of these children are cancer patients, premi babies with life threatening health issues, bone marrow transplants, organ transplants, spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, Autism and ADHD and children with disabilities.

Bateau Bay NSW 2261

T 0428326284

E Lorraine@cckin.com.au

W cckin.com.au

Central Coast Primary Care

Health on the Streets program - assertive homeless outreach with a registered nurse to do health and welfare checks

Erina NSW 2250

W ccpc.com.au/

Central Highlands Regional Council

Local Government - Disaster Management and Disaster Recovery Operations

Central Highlands Rural Health

Central Highlands Rural Health services Macedon Ranges Shire and Hepburn Shire. We have rural Hospitals in Kyneton and Daylesford, Residential Aged Care in Daylesford, Trentham and Creswick and operate Community Aged Care services and Community Health services across the region. Our Community Health services provide a range of low cost or free (mostly government funded) support to local residents, including for drug and alcohol issues, financial, housing, disaster relief and other social issues, and mental health support for residents and local schools.

Central Land Council

The Central Land Council represents and provides services to Aboriginal traditional owners and residents of Central Australia.

Aboriginal people collectively own more than 417,000 square kilometres of inalienable freehold land across the southern half of the Northern Territory.

The CLC supports them by;

advocating with them and on their behalf;
helping them to claim back their country and manage it;
assisting them with the economic development of their land;
promoting community development and improving service delivery;
consulting with landowners on employment, development, mining and other land use proposals;
protecting Aboriginal culture and sacred sites;
fighting for the legal recognition of Aboriginal people's rights;
helping to resolve land disputes, native title claims and compensation cases;
administering permits to visit Aboriginal land.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W clc.org.au/

Central Queensland Indigenous Development

Central Queensland Indigenous Development has a number of programs that work with vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Programs include:
Family Wellbeing - working with families to prevent children entering the child protection care system;
Foster & Kinship Care - supporting Foster and Kinship Carers and children placed in their care;
Homeless to Housing - supporting individuals and families to access and maintain secure and safe housing;
Ngudyu Yadaba - supporting children and young people to engage in education and lifestyle choices that are conducive to positive adult outcomes;
Drug and Alcohol Programs - supporting adults to address substance misuse issues so as to be able to contribute positively to community.

Rockhampton QLD 4701

T (07) 4920 0000

W cqid.com.au/

Central Queensland Indigenous Development - Hervey Bay

CQID – Central Queensland Indigenous Development is a community controlled organisation dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our Hervey Bay office offers a free service that aims to improve the social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in their homes, families and community reduces the risk of our children entering or re-entering the child protection system.
Our programs include:
Family Well-Being
Family Violence Victim Support
Family Participation

Pialba QLD 4655

T 07 4313 1195

W cqid.com.au/

Central West Suicide Prevention Network

Our objectives are,
1. To raise awareness and reduce stigma within the community of issues relating to suicide and mental health

2. To recognise, accept and support vulnerable people affected by mental illness, suicide and/or self-harming behaviour

3. To provide support services and information to those individuals and families who have been directly impacted by suicide

4. To develop programs to build the capacity and resilience of vulnerable individuals and promotion of positive help seeking behaviour

5. To address issues leading to suicide and self-harming behaviour with those individuals suffering distress, misfortune or helplessness and refer them to appropriate support services

6. To promote, educate and train individuals, carers and the community in suicide prevention, intervention, postvention and self-harming behaviour

7. To research, develop and implement strategies for the prevention of suicide

Barcaldine QLD 4725

W selectability.com.au/

Central West Women's Health Centre Inc.

Central West Women’s Health Centre is a community based, non-government organisation run by and for women. We are a public benevolent institution providing a direct service to disadvantaged women and children, many of whom have experienced domestic and family violence, sexual assault, financial hardship, mental and other health issues, or insecure housing situations.

Kelso NSW 2795

W cwwhc.org.au/

Centre Against Sexual Violence

A not-for-profit support and organisation for women and girls from the age of 12 who have experienced sexual violence at any time in life and their supporters. We also offer community education and group work, and advocacy through the court system.

Logan Central QLD 4114

T (07) 3808 3299

E admin@casv.org.au

W casv.org.au/

Centre Education Programme

The Centre Education Programme is a flexible learning centre delivering alternative education options for young people who are marginalised from mainstream education and society. Students range in age from 13 - 18 years, including First Nations young people. Their stories are many and varied but all have a deep sense of social dislocation at their heart. Every young person that chooses to study with The Centre Education Programme receives individual attention, focus and acceptance.

Centre for Accessibility Australia

The Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation that promotes accessibility throughout Australia. Our current focus is the incorporation of digital accessibility, so that people with disabilities can have equal access to technology and the internet. Founded in 2018, the Centre was established to promote the accessibility movement through advocacy, research, training services, auditing services and celebrations such as the Australian Access Awards.

The Centre For Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia) receives requests from individuals with disability, the families and carers for computer equipment to help overcome digital access issues. For an example of how equipment is used, please view the news item CFA Australia and ASCCA team up to support people with disability in equipment rollout - Centre For Accessibility Australia.

Centre for Asylum Seekers and Refugees and Detainees - CARAD

CARAD - Coalition for asylum seekers, refugees and detainees is a non-profit organisation working with refugees and asylum seekers living in Western Australian.

Perth WA 6000

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Centre for Men Australia Limited

The Centre for Men and Families exists to create a safe community for men to connect, learn, be loved, and belong, so that they can journey deeper and experience transformation of the heart and bring the gift of who they truly are into the world, moving from being a source of dysfunction to a source of life and fulfillment for themselves, their families and our society.

Various locations around Australia

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Centrecare - Cannington/Armadale Family Support Network

Family Support Network is a common entry point for families to access supports in their local community, including (but not limited to); parenting skills and education, budgeting, routines, safety, home hygiene, support with housing, mental health services. The Intensive Case Management service is in-home parenting support for caregivers.

Centrecare - Centrecare Family Accommodation Service

Centrecare’s Family Accommodation Service provides support and medium-term housing for families experiencing homelessness (up to 12 months) and also support to overcome the difficulties families may currently be experiencing in keeping a home. Centrecare works with the family, and extended family to develop a support plan that works for them. Centrecare staff meet with the families weekly to develop and implement support plans aimed at addressing the skills required to maintain a tenancy and connect families with other appropriate services they may require.

Centrecare - Midland/Perth Family Support Network

We provide in-home support to vulnerable families at risk of Child Protection Intervention. We are a parenting support service, servicing families with children 0-17.

Midland WA 6056

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Centrecare - Mirrabooka

We provide services such as counselling, housing support services, youth outreach and family dispute resolution.

Centrecare - Perth

With a history dating back to the 1940's, Centrecare is a Catholic not-for-profit, community services organisation with over 300 staff delivering professional counselling, support, mediation and training services throughout the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields, Esperance and South West regions of Western Australia. We offer accommodation support services, counselling, family and domestic violence services, gambling help, financial counselling, family law mediation, indigenous, migration, youth and justice services.

Perth WA 6000

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Cessnock City Council

Provides Local Government Services to Cessnock LGA.

CFSS WA - Gascoyne Women Refuge

The refuge provides accommodation for women, with or without children, either at risk of or experiencing homelessness due to family or domestic violence or other forms of crisis.

Various locations around Australia

T 0899413358

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CFSS WA Ltd

CFSS WA LTD has been providing services since 1989, including management and recovery from trauma in the community of Carnarvon, with outreach into the surrounding Gascoyne Region commencing 26 years ago.

The service is free and can offer services to people for Financial Counselling, Men's Anger Management Counselling, Sexual Assault Response Service, Gascoyne Women's Refuge, Public Tenancy, Sobering up Centre, Protective Behaviours, Refuge Mobile Outreach Service

Carnarvon WA 6701

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Challenge Community Services

We provide Supported Independent Living (also known as group homes), as well as Assistance with Daily Living (or drop-in support). When you join our Day Programs we can also help you with important life skills like cooking, learning how to use a computer or getting a job. If you simply want to relax, have fun and make new friends, you can come along to one of our many activities or events.

Tenterfield NSW 2372

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Challis Community Primary School

We are a large primary school in a disadvantaged suburb with high levels of unemployment and single parent families. We support children and their families from birth through our parenting centre.

Chameleon House

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Families
Females
Financially disadvantaged people
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex persons
Males
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
Youth - 15 to under 25

Kippa-Ring QLD 4021

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Champion Centre - City of Armadale

We work with the local community to support families.
The Champion Centre hosts a range of community based programs for the Aboriginal members of our community, playgroups, service agencies and is also available for hire for any function.

Chandler Public School

NSW Government Primary School

Changing Young Lives

We are a non for profit helping juveniles doing crime change their lives for the better.

Chaplaincy Australia - QLD

We provide social, emotional, spiritual, and practical support to those at risk, in need, or in crisis. Our Chaplains serve across around 30 different sectors some of which include: Disasters, Sports, RSL clubs, Schools, ADF, Policing, Community, Universities, Councils, the arts and many more.

Noosa Heads QLD 4567

T 02 8459 0315

W chaplaincyaustralia.com

Charity Bounce

Charity Bounce is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth by providing basketball clubs and employment hubs that encourage resilience and personal development, and increase our participants' ability to succeed in life and transition to work.

Through our basketball clubs, we don’t just teach basketball skills we teach life lessons. We create a safe, supportive - and free - environment for young people to discover their true potential, develop essential life skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging and teamwork.

Our #1 goal is to inspire a successful mindset, on and off the court. We use the game of basketball to give them a better chance at the game of life, striving to break the cycle of underemployment, poverty, and limited opportunities available by giving at-risk youth the tools and connections to transform their lives and access jobs.

Various locations around Australia

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Charles Weston Primary School

Educating primary school students supporting their needs with access to community services.

Charleville Neighbourhood Centre

We provide support and financial assistance to individuals in rural and remote areas who are experiencing personal, family, relationship and/or financial issues, including those resulting from a natural disaster.

Charnwood-Dunlop School

Together as a community of staff, students and families we will create a safe and empowering learning environment where wonder and curiosity are nurtured and every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We will value diversity and build respectful relationships through effective communication.

Charnwood-Dunlop is a Restorative Practices School. Restorative practices emphasises the value of restoring relationships. Students are accountable for their behaviour and work together to listen to each other's perspectives, build empathy, repair harm and find ways to move forward.

Charnwood ACT 2615

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Charters Towers Regional Council

Local Council supporting the Charters Towers region.

Chatsworth State School

Chatsworth State School is in the North Coast region, situated on the Northern outskirts of Gympie. Chatsworth is the base school for the Chatsworth Special education program, co-ordinating support for students with disabilities at six other local schools.

Chatsworth QLD 4570

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Chelsea Community Church of Christ

Our small church welcomes all in a lower socio economic community. We are fully immersed in the community providing weekly free 3 course hot breakfast to around 100 people; free food pantry to 34 people; free wash and dry laundry. We have no restrictions as everyone deserves food and acceptance. With Covid our resources are stretched as more people are struggling with little government support. We are now being called on nearly every day for support. We have started a small community garden with herbs, veggies and fruit trees so our guests can avail themselves of some extra healthy items. Our breakfast relies on an annual grant but our pantry just on donations where we can as there are no grants for food pantry.

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Local Government

Cherbourg QLD 4605

T 07 4168 1866

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Cherbourg State School

At Cherbourg State School, the major educational focus is on the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and Indigenous Education. It is a strong belief of the staff, students, parents, caregivers and community members that these four core subjects are the foundations on which to develop and build upon a solid educational base for all students. It is imperative to maintain a strong focus on these areas to ensure that the “Educational gap” is not merely closed but totally eradicated for our current and future generations of students.

Chermside Community Mental Health Service

The Chermside Community Health Centre provides a range of services for people living in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre

We provide assistance to children, young people, families and the aged living in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. This assistance can include programs, activities, individual case management and social support. Our aim is alleviate stress and hardship on individuals and families living in our area and increasing their ability to participate in the community and manage their lives independently. Also we provide financial support in terms of assistance with paying bills, food hampers and food vouchers.

Child and Youth Protection Services

CYPS is the statutory child protection agency which services the ACT region. CYPS has legislative responsibility under the Children and Young People Act 2008 for facilitating and coordinating services across government for the care and protection of children and young people believed to be at risk of harm. This involves assessing risk and working with families and other professionals to resolve issues that compromise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. CYPS provides a continuum of service delivery to children and young people considered ‘at risk’ of serious abuse and harm

Canberra ACT 2601

T 0262071466

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Childers Neighbourhood Centre - Bundaberg Regional Council

The Childers Neighbourhood Centre is a community hub where members of our community can meet for friendship, information, support, action on a community issue, self development, community involvement, or to access visiting or resident services.
Our goal is to support communities in developing and promoting successful family and community relationships. Assist communities in discovering better links between the range of existing services. Provide quality, consistent support for community members within the district.

Childhood Cancer Association Inc

The Childhood Cancer Association (CCA), South Australia’s key childhood cancer support organisation, supports South Australian children (aged 0-18 years) who are diagnosed with cancer, and their families, as well as families from the Northern Territory and country Victoria and New South Wales, who are required to relocate to Adelaide to receive treatment for their child. We support children from the point of diagnosis, and beyond including into survivorship and bereavement. We provide over 30 different services free of charge, including family support pack, counselling, accommodation, sibling support, educational assistance, equipment loans and bereavement support to name just a few. Services are delivered by trained psychologists and are tailored to meet the needs of the whole family including parents, siblings and grandparents. We currently support over 400 families.

Childhood Dementia Initiative

We’re here to find answers. We’re here to find better ways to research and treat the 70+ disorders that lead to childhood dementia. We're here to ensure the voice of those impacted by childhood dementia is heard and that health and social care systems change to ensure the best quality of life possible for everyone impacted by childhood dementia.

Children Australia Inc. (Ozchild) - ACT

OzChild supports children, young people and families who are experiencing significant challenges, by strengthening families, providing healing, and preventing abuse and neglect.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect.
We are committed to creating environments in all of our foster care programs and services where children are safe and feel safe, at all times.
We are committed to listening to children and addressing any concerns they raise with us.

Wanniassa ACT 2903

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Children Australia Inc. (Ozchild) - VIC

The Kinship Care Team at Ozchild provides Case management services under contract to DHS to families who are caring for someone else's child on a full-time basis.

South Melbourne VIC 3205

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Children's Ground

We take an integrated, locally-led and designed approach in communities experiencing extreme poverty and inequity, combining international best-practice with deep grassroots experience, resourced at a level that enables excellence in learning, wellbeing and development.

Alice Springs NT 0870

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Children's Ground Ltd

Children's Ground is a not for profit organisation addressing extreme disadvantage faced by aboriginal kids and families. We have a Community Centre in Jabiru which focuses on Early Years learning for the children, in both their culture and western society.

Leanyer NT 0812

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Children's Joy Foundation International Australia Limited

The Children’s Joy Foundation Int'l. Australia Ltd., strongly advocates the protection of children and dedicates its efforts to help the disadvantaged, neglected and poor children.

Kellyville NSW 2155

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Chinchilla Community Centre

Chinchilla Community Centre is an incorporated not for profit charitable organisation delivering community services to Chinchilla and districts. The primary purpose of our organisation is to provide support to, and advocate for, the Chinchilla community, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. Chinchilla Community Centre is the Centrelink Agent in Chinchilla, delivering this service for 25 hours each week. Other funded services currently delivered by Chinchilla Community Centre include Community Connect, Youth Connect, Emergency Relief and Project Reset (a youth pilot program). All of these services provide information and referral, offer support to people to become connected to the most appropriate service to meet their needs, advocate for people, and assist in the completion of assorted forms and documents.

Choice Australia Management Ltd

Our constitutional objectives are as follows:
Provide a range of quality services for disadvantaged people in Australia aimed at improving self-esteem, self-awareness, community integration and self- sustainability in life
Establish a variety of small businesses and other employment options that will enable employees and disadvantaged people to reach their maximum skill level in an open workplace environment
Plan, co-ordinate and execute various social justice programs targeted at disadvantaged people and their ability to assimilate and achieve healthy participation in society

Woree QLD 4868

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Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre Inc

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre is a multicultural non-profit Christian Community organization to provide a variety of community service delivery to the community. Our extended services across Sydney, State of New South Wales, Commonwealth of Australia, and to the International Community

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre has a history of providing support to Asylum seekers, Refugees, Migrants to Australia, Our commitment is to provide information and referral services assistance to migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, victim of family domestic violence (FDV), Youth services, Women, Family, Victim of female genital mutilation (FGM), emergency relief services to the community, as well as the broader Australian community, based on their need.

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre has been providing service to the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love.

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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