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Communities@Work
For many who are unemployed, on low incomes or who have experienced a life changing event, it can be a real struggle to meet the cost of suitable clothing for the next job interview or to commence new employment. Our clothing program provides men and women in need with free clothing, shoes and accessories for job interviews, work experience or other special events.
Greenway ACT 2900
Community Action for Better Living
Charitable work for the community in the inner west of Sydney. In particular we provide domestic violence services, meals on wheels and family support.
Community Action Inc.
Community Action is a not-for-profit (PBI) community organisation based in Gympie (Qld) with registered charity and deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. We are a registered community housing provider with a mission to provide housing and support services in response to the needs of our community.
Our services include community housing, support services and accommodation for young people, support services and accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, financial counselling and multicultural services.
Gympie QLD 4570
Community and Cultural Connections Inc
CCCi provides social services to local residents who are aged, vulnerable, or have special and complex needs, or are suffering from social isolation, loneliness, financial and social disadvantage, cultural and language barriers or mental health issues, dementia or other poor health conditions.
We provided emergency & crisis relief to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic, including food and essential goods and food vouchers, bill assistance and other financial support, social connection and wellbeing support, digital connection, technical support and training
We also advocate on behalf of local multicultural communities to address their unmet needs and work together with those communities, other stakeholders and partners to foster inclusion and to strengthen social cohesion and community harmony.
Community Childcare Inc
Wynnum Family Day Care and Education Service is committed to providing childcare that encompasses early learning, safety, wellbeing and inclusion through high quality early learning settings. When choosing care for your child, family day care isn’t just the right choice, it’s the natural one.
Wynnum QLD 4178
Community Friends
Communitty Friends is a community based organization located in West End. We support homeless people, people at risk of being homeless and disadvantaged groups. We supply over a 1000 meals per fortnight: this includes frozen dinners, fresh fruit and vegetables and other staples such as bread. We also provide HUGE quantities of free clothing, blankets, shoes and crockery and cutlery.
Fairfield QLD 4103
Community Gateway
Aged care and disability services
Community Gro
Community GRO Inc is a Not for Profit organisation, providing a range of programs and services including social, emotional and education programs through our Upper Ross And Garbutt Community Centres as well as the greater Townsville region.
Community and Neighbourhood Centres are often the first point of contact for community members seeking assistance. The individuals and families we work with often have multiple and complex needs. To ensure best outcomes for our clients it is integral that we partner with other service organisations.
The Upper Ross and Garbutt are areas one of high unemployment, welfare dependency, low literacy and numeracy skills, drug and alcohol dependency, and domestic violence.
Community Housing (Queensland) Limited
COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED (CHL) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANY DELIVERING HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE AND LOW TO MODERATE INCOME PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO SECURE LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE MARKET
Robina QLD 4226
Community Housing Canberra (CHC)
Community Housing Canberra is a provider of Affordable and Social housing in the ACT.
Community Housing Limited - NSW
Community Housing Provider offering social housing, temporary accommadation and homeless services for youth and adults. As well as community development projects targeting social housing tenants and cluster areas.
Community Housing Limited - QLD
Community Housing Ltd. provides a range of homelessness services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. CHL currently manages 1807 properties across Queensland. CHL provides long-term housing, transitional housing, specialised disability tenancy management, affordable housing, community managed studio units, Same House Different Landlord properties, a homelessness service and crisis accommodation programs on behalf of the Queensland government. The homelessness programs include Family Accommodation Support service, Communities Care, Good Hope Men’s Shelter. OUTREACH: Undertake regular welfare checks, ensuring clients remain connected and supported. Connect clients with appropriate support services as required (Mental Health, AOD, DV) Liaise with short term crisis accommodation providers/temporary accommodation settings, to maintain positive relationships and sustain community involvement. We offer emergency relief when we have it available and rely heavily on donations.
Community Housing Limited - SA
CHL SA housing aims to provide rental accommodation for people who may find it difficult to access housing in the private market and offer a range of transitional and long-term housing programs
Community Housing Ltd
Homelessness Services - Assisting People who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.
Transitional Housing Management (THM) - Short term accommodation for people while seeking long term housing outcomes.
Long Term Housing - Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Community Hub - Nyngan
A friendly and accessible single point of access to information, resources and services for a wide variety of individuals, groups and other local and visiting community services.
Nyngan NSW 2825
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Community Hub Craigieburn South Primary School
Community hubs focus on reaching women who have pre-school children, and leverage existing facilities in primary schools and community centres.
Craigieburn VIC 3064
Community Hubs Australia - Acacia Ridge State School
Community Hubs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that helps build social cohesion. We work with federal, state and local governments; business; philanthropic and not-for-profit organisations; and community organisations to deliver proven grassroots programs that increase connection between individuals and communities. Our programs especially support migrant families. CALD families, especially with young children, come to connect, share and learn. We bridge the gap between migrant families and the wider community. We provide early childhood activities, teach English language and conversation, and we connect families to education, health and other services. We are located at a public primary school.
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Community Hubs Australia - Grand Avenue State School
Community hubs are welcoming places where migrant and refugee families, particularly mothers with young children, come to connect, share, and learn. Hubs bridge the gap between migrants and the wider community, they connect women with schools, with each other, and with organisations that can provide health, education, and settlement support.
Community Hubs Australia - Hoxton Park Public School
Community hubs build social cohesion in Australia. They are
welcoming places where families from diverse backgrounds,
particularly mothers with pre-school children,
come to connect, share and learn.
Our Hoxton Park Public School Community Hub currently runs two supported playgroups, Conversational English through Experiences TAFE Class, DIY workshops, Case Management/ Information & Referral Services, Free fruit to student, Food Relief Hampers to families in need, Community Garden, Beauty Empowerment Program, PowerUp Womens Empowerment, Sip & Chat, Cook & Connect, Digital Literacy Program through TAFE, Second Hand Uniform Hub, Adult Swimming programs & Co-facilitating programs with the School (Fathers Project & Kindy Transition)
Hoxton Park NSW 2171
Community Hubs Australia - Marsden State School
Community Hubs create an invaluable space for supporting migrant and refugee families to build community relationships and social connections to improve educational outcomes.
Community Hubs Australia - Nundah State School
Community hubs build social cohesion in Australia. They are
welcoming places where families from diverse backgrounds,
particularly mothers with pre-school children,
come to connect, share and learn
We have English classes, cooking, crafts and playgroups sessions. Also we are in the school to make a better connection between parents and school.
Community Hubs Australia - Woodridge North
Community Hubs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that helps build social cohesion. We work with federal, state and local governments; business; philanthropic and not-for-profit organisations; and community organisations to deliver proven grassroots programs that increase connection between individuals and communities.
Our programs especially support migrant families. CALD families, especially with young children, come to connect, share and learn. We bridge the gap between migrant families and the wider community. We provide early childhood activities, teach English language and conversation, and we connect families to education, health and other services. We are located at a public primary school.
Woodridge QLD 4114
Community Information & Support Cranbourne Inc
Community Information & Support Cranbourne provides crisis support services to the City of Casey (South). This includes emergency relief (vouchers for food, petrol, baby formula, nappies and prescription medications, swags, transport tickets, education support, flexible support options), as well as referrals, advocacy, counselling, financial counselling, case work. Our services are free and confidential, and our values are to inform, support and empower.
Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic)
CISVic’s mission is to support our local Branches to deliver services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Such services aim to uphold the dignity of all, respond to community needs, alleviate the impact of poverty and promote social justice. We run three Branch locations based at Lilydale, Coburg and Glen Huntly
Community Information and Resource Service Association Incorporated
We are 100 percent volunteer-run community organisation managing the unfunded Rainbow Beach Community Centre. We manage hall and meeting room bookings, provide public internet access, host outreach workers, auspice local unincorporated groups, run community events, free film nights, monthly markets and music events. We are the designated evacuation centre for the Cooloola Coast area in Gympie Regional Council area. We host public consultation sessions and public meetings for all level of government, and provide information and assistance to access government services and human services providers. We host Rainbow Beach Learning Community (activities for homeschooled students) and Rainbow Beach Community Pantry. We deliver an Emergency Relief service weekly at Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay. Workforce Australia agency APM visit clients in our rooms two days a week and we are registered with Centrelink as a Voluntary Work Organisation.
Rainbow Beach QLD 4581
Community Information Centre Townsville Inc
Information & Referral - connecting people to services and resources
Community Links Wellbeing
Community Links Wellbeing is a not-for-profit non-Government community organisation working in Wollondilly, Camden, Campbelltown and Wingecarribee Local Government Areas.
The service supports all members of the community and provides resources to help achieve positive personal and community outcomes through community development, events, groups, workshops, youth programs, crisis support, carer support, family support, Allied Health and Mental Health Services.
Tahmoor NSW 2573
Community Living Association - BEROS
Outreach Case Management for young people aged 12-18 who have long term protection orders with Child Safety and are self placing in community. Beros also provides overnight emergency accommodation and after hours outreach support.
Community Living Association Inc. - Community Connections
Community Living Association Inc. (CLA) is a not-for-profit community organisation that was set up by a group of young people with disabilities, their families and supporters in the late 1980s.
Nundah QLD 4012
Community Living Association Inc. - Community Living Program
Community Living Program (CLP) was established in 1987 as part of the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service. The aim of the original program was to support young people with an intellectual/learning disability towards independence.
Today, CLA manages a range of programs that provide support, create opportunities and promote independence for people with disability or young people at risk. We work with families, young people at risk, people with mental health issues and people with cognitive disabilities.
Community Medics Australia
Community Medics Australia (CMED) is established to engage in the encouragement, promotion and rendering of health services, medical aid and charity for the relief of people and communities in sickness, distress, suffering or danger without distinction of race, ethnicity, class, gender or culture.
Community Northern Beaches
Support clients experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, multicultral services and youth services on the northern beaches
Community Plus+ - Annerley Community Service
Annerley Community Service delivers community development programs in Annerley and surrounding suburbs.
We aim to build strong and active communities through connecting people, supporting and resourcing community projects.
Annerley Community Service supports local residents, community groups, organisations and businesses to undertake community initiatives, projects and events.
We offer a range of programs to create strong and active communities including:
Information and referral services
Coordinating community festivals and markets
Supporting community-led projects
Supporting and promoting groups such as Annerley-Stephens History Group, Annerley Junction Traders Association, Annerley Community English Classes, Junction Fest and Community Connections and Belonging Project
Annerley QLD 4103
Community Plus+ - West End Community House
West End Community House (WECH) actively contributes to building stronger, connected communities within West End and surrounding suburbs (the Kurilpa Peninsula).
Established in 1983 under the auspice of West End Uniting Church, now part of Community Plus+. WECH also operates the Kurilpa Kiosk at People’s Park in bustling Boundary Street.
We are passionate about building community by providing a space for people to meet, use our facilities, create connections, learn new things and access support.
We offer a range of programs to create strong and active communities including:
Information and referral services
Art and craft activities
Drop in services
Computer and printing assistance
Community breakfasts
Social events
We invite you to come and get involved in making West End a stronger and more connected community. Drop-in for a cuppa and find out more.
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Community Plus+ - Yeronga Community Centre
The Yeronga Community Centre has been providing a helping hand to the local community since we opened our doors in September 2012.
Grown from the efforts of the Yeronga Flood Recovery Centre – a local community initiative that responded locally to the Brisbane Floods of 2011.
Now we continue that tradition by providing a friendly space for people to meet, use our facilities, create connections, learn new things and access support.
We offer a range of programs to create strong and active communities including:
Information and referral services
Art and craft activities
Seniors program
Computer and printing assistance
Community breakfasts
Social events
Yeronga QLD 4104
Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia
CRSA is a new Australian charity working at the forefront of civil society efforts to encourage and support the establishment of a community refugee sponsorship program that would expand and improve Australia’s humanitarian migration program.
While working towards this goal, CRSA is also coordinating a ‘Group Mentorship Program’ (GMP) which is mobilising, screening and training local volunteer groups of everyday Australians across the country to provide practical support to newly arrived refugee households.
Community Restorative Centre
We are the lead provider of specialist throughcare, post-release, and reintegration programs for people transitioning from prison into community in NSW. We support people transitioning from prison into the community, particularly those who are at risk of homelessness and have difficulty accessing mainstream alcohol and other drug services. We support families of people in prison and can offer financial support for those travelling long distances to visit relatives in prison. We offer support to people attending 16 local courts in NSW through 50 trained volunteers. We present arts and music workshops in select prisons in NSW, and produce Jailbreak, a weekly radio program that talks about health issues for people in prison and connects prisoners to the community through stories, music and poetry. We provide practical information and referrals to anyone impacted by the criminal justice system. All of our programs aim to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, offending and imprisonment.
Community Services #1
Community Services #1 provides assistance and care to people across all stages of life. We are proudly a profit-for-purpose community services organisation and offer a wide range of programs from early childhood education, aged care services, community support groups, senior’s activities, out of hospital care, home care packages and more.
Our mission is clear – we are here to enhance, enable and enrich people’s lives.
Community Services Directorate
The Community Services Directorate delivers excellence through client centered services and strives to create a safe and equitable community.
CSD has a strong focus on service delivery and improving the services that we provide. The Directorate is responsible for delivering a wide range of human services to the Canberra community.
The Directorate strives to deliver high quality, coordinated services across the ACT community by engaging and involving our clients, building community partnerships, contributing to good governance and performing as a best practice organisation.
Canberra ACT 2600
Community Services Directorate - Community Resilience
Supports community resilience and social connection during COVID-19.
Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc
Community Solutions Group (CSG) continued to provide programs and services to relieve disadvantaged, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability and/or helplessness and work proactively to enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of people in regional communities. Based in Queensland, CSG became part of the Endeavour Foundation group of organisations in 2014. It is estimated that CSG assisted 9,000+ clients and their families in the 2015-156 financial year. CSG also successfully delivered the following major contracts: jobactive, Disability Employment Services, National Disability Coordination Officer, Personal Helpers and Mentors, Time for Change and others, all directly related to stated organisational objectives.Clients benefited from the positive and innovative approach to service delivery and accessed additional services via a diverse portfolio of services and active client referral processes. For example, our clients, particularly those who are most disadvantaged that may initially present for counselling services can then access case-management, training and/or employment programs. Client groups include (but are not restricted to) young people (including at-risk), indigenous, seniors, ex-offenders, families and those with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Innisfail QLD 4860
Community Support Frankston
Community Support Frankston is a not for profit volunteer based community organisation that provides comprehensive Emergency Relief and personal support to people experiencing crisis as the result of disadvantage. Our organisation has been established for over 50 years and remains the largest provider of Emergency Relief in the Frankston region.
Our organisation assists those most disadvantaged in the community with food vouchers, food parcels, fuel vouchers, fruit and vegetables, non-perishable food, essential medication, bill payment, registration, vehicle repairs, meal vouchers, etc, together with other basic essentials.
Community Support Services
We provide engaging programs and a platform for social cohesion, particularly for those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Nationalities. Many initiatives to meet the need of the most vulnerable in our community.
Companion House Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma Incorporated
Companion House is non-government community based organisation. We work with adults and children who have sought safety in Australia from persecution, torture and war related trauma. We believe that people who have survived torture, trauma and human rights violation should have access to services that respect, empower and promote recovery.
Cook ACT 2614
Compassion North Inc
Provides nutritious food to the needy of our community and provides emergency support - all free of charge. Also has three Men's Sheds to cater for retirees; community counselling service.
Computers 4 Learning
Refurbish donated devices and provide them to the community at affordable prices
Concord Occasional Care
We are a not for profit " occasional" childcare service, We work closely with families in our community and support those that are vulnerable or in need.
Conflict Resolution Service
As a charity organisation CRS deeps costs low to ensure the Canberra region can access services they require in a time of need
CRS is a not-for profit Organisation that has been supporting the Canberra Region in Despute Resolution Services for 30 years.
Our services include family dispute resolution, community mediation, crisis mediation to prevent youth homelesssness and conflict coaching for families and individuals. CRS also provides community education, workplace consultations, training and professional development for individuals and organisations.
Connect Family Support Program - Broadbeach State School
We support children with social and emotional development through life's challenges. We support our case load made up of the schools families, who are having identified issues with mental health, addiction, homelessness, disability and lack of resources. We supply second hand uniform, facilitate access other services to support the needs of our families and meet their identified goals. We can also support with needs such as funding for school excursions and clubs such as dance, and supply a tuckshop lunch to children when the family can not meet these needs.
Connect2Group
Connect2Group is a non for profit disability support organisation. We offer a variety of support and services to clients with intellectual disabilities in both supported accommodation and through out Lifestyle Options day service. We are seeking items to be donated for some of our clients who we provide support for in supported accommodation.
Cleveland QLD 4163
Connecting Home Ltd
Stolen Generations
support clients financially, Housing, Case management, Reparations
NRS
Connections Inc
Connections is a not-for-profit community service organisation that provides individual and group support, training, programs and advocacy in the support of mental health and wellbeing. Connections has been delivering service in the Caboolture, and surrounding suburbs, since 2003. Connections also understands and values the need for activities, information, workshops and intervention and prevention strategies to be delivered within the community that assists people to understand and manage their own mental health and wellbeing. This year Connections expanded its services by opening a Training and Wellness Centre in King Street, Caboolture. This centre is designed to provide an opportunity for all community members to access training and programs that will; build competency and knowledge in managing the impacts of mental ill health, building skills and capacity within the human services sector and addressing the need for holistic support.
Caboolture QLD 4510
Conservation Volunteers Australia - Brisbane
Conservation Volunteers (CVA) is a Not for profit and registered charity that deploys volunteers to rehabilitate ecosystems and engage the community in environmental conservation.
Morningside QLD 4170
Consumers of Mental Health WA
CoMHWA is the peak body in WA representing the voice and perspectives of people with a lived experience of mental health challenges and emotional distress in WA.
Contact Inc
Contact’s purpose is to address the impacts of isolation on children, families and communities regardless of cultural background. Isolation is defined as those who lack reasonable and reliable access to other people, services and resources and have no regular links with other families and children. Reducing the impacts of isolation can help mitigate poverty and disadvantage experienced by young children.
Working predominately in rural and remote regions across Australia, Contact addresses the impacts of isolation by engaging directly with families, carer’s agencies and all levels of Government to provide services that are delivered in ways that best fit local child and family need. The organisation utilises its extensive networks, and experiences to develop and implement place-based local creative solutions by partnering with families, communities and local/regional services.
Container of Dreams
Our organisation’s mission is to build and provide affordable housing to the most needy in our community through the use of micro-housing solutions.
Convoy of Hope Australia
We are a humanitarian and disaster relief organisation that provides food, supplies, and humanitarian services to impoverished or otherwise needy populations throughout the world.
Cooby Cares Inc
Poverty relief. We primarily delivered food boxes to people in need within the City of Cockburn and some adjoining suburbs.
Coolbellup WA 6163
Coodjingburra HOME Pty Ltd
Coodjingburra Helping Our Mob Everywhere (HOME) is an Indigenous led organisation facilitating greater social outcomes for First Nations people through housing, by creating tenant independence and self-determination. We are culturally connected to this region and are fully aware of our cultural obligations to our Community, through our Bundjalung heritage and bloodlines.
Since 2015, we have provided high quality, housing solutions across nine properties in the
Northern Rivers with the expansion of a further 10 properties this year, to take the total number of properties we manage to nineteen. We have transitioned 20% of our clients into home ownership and supported 10% to purchase their home from the AHO.
We create a culturally safe and secure environment for our Mob, while working with a range of services and stakeholders to support our clients in all areas of their life. We embed a holistic approach to each individual’s health, cultural wellbeing and needs.
COOEE Indigenous Family and Community Education Centre
COOEE is a Not For Profit community based Indigenous organisation situated in Redlands City. We work with vulnerable and impoverished young people and families. We provide cultural support, advocacy and cultural education. We have been in operation for over 18 years. We would be truly grateful for any help. We have a small team but try our best to help make changes for our present and future generations. We work in a holistic manner, in the areas of Housing, Health, Education and Justice.
Cooktown District Community Centre Limited
To provide supports that strengthen the communities in South East Cape York, build their capacity and respond to the needs of people of all ages within them
Coolabaroo Housing Service
Coolabaroo Housing Service is a transitional Aboriginal Housing Service for homelessness and the prevention of homelessness within the Aboriginal community under the NHHA program. We head-lease fifteen properties from the Department of Communities - Housing. We have five three bedroom properties,four four bedroom properties, one three bedroom unit and five two bedroom units. These are all basic properties that come without furnishings.
When we accommodate our clients, staff spend many hours running around trying to locate furniture and all household goods for our client. When our clients come to us, most of them arrive with only the clothes on their back. Our clients are case managed for the length of their tenancies. This allows for them to address some of the issues that have contributed to their current situation. It also prepares them for permanent housing at a later date, and a guide on how to maintain a successful tenancy in the future.
Gosnells WA 6110
Coolah District Development Group Incorporated
The CDDG mission is to foster a safe, healthy, cultural and heritage environment for the Coolah community; to preserve our town’s services and character; and to continue to encourage growth and development of the district with productive and sustainable industries.
Coolamon Community
Coolamon Community’s purpose is to make a real difference at the very start life for an Aboriginal child and for their mother. We are there to support their journey.
We do this by connecting that mother with Aboriginal Health Service (AHS) midwives, support workers, and AMIHS midwives through the gift of the Coolamon Crib.
At Coolamon Community we seek to keep babies with mothers and family, improve pregnancy, birthing and infancy health outcomes, actively support the unique Aboriginal mothering experience and empower women to make informed and respected decisions about their pregnancy.
Cooloongup Primary School
Cooloongup Primary School is an innovative and inclusive school, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff working to provide an environment in which children may grow and develop. 2015, was our inaugural year as an Independent Public School. We continually strive to deliver the best possible education for each student. The school prides itself on the variety of programs it offers to address the educational and personal growth needs catering for a wide range of student interest and abilities. We are also very proud of the high quality learning environment we are continuing to develop with the support of our school community.
The school has a strong team spirit, which engenders mutual support among staff. This model of loyalty and support is a fine example for the students of the school in their peers’ relationships.
Cooloongup WA 6168
Cooma Multicultural Centre
Cooma Multicultural Centre asssists people from diverse cultural backgrounds to live harmoniously in Cooma and the Monaro region.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities
Cooma NSW 2630
Cooma North Public School
We are a NSW Public School providing for students Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school has been providing additional counselling services for both students and their families, social and emotional wellbeing classes and other therapy sessions.
Coomera State Special School
Coomera State Special School is a new special school that opened on the Gold Coast in 2022. We are a state school that supports students from years Prep to 12. All students have a severe intellectual impairment, with many supporting additional impairments.
Coonabarabran Public School P&C
We are the parents and citizens comittee at the Coonabarabran Public school.
Coonabarabran NSW 2357
Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre provides information & referral to the Coonamble community, emergency relief services & provides assistance with the NILS application process.
Visiting organisations that operate out of the centre are Lifeline Financial Counselling and the Western NSW Community Legal Inc.
The Coonamble Neighbourhood auspices the Coonamble Environment Group.
Coonamble NSW 2829
Cooperating Parish of Croajingolong
We are the only church in the area east of Orbost - with centres in Cann River & Mallacoota, and an opshop in Mallacoota that since the fires has been a major place of giving goods to those in need as well as providing pastoral and practical assistance.
We are engaged with the wider community and groups and have a voice at the Recovery Management Team, and have been active in identifying needs and delivering goods, food parcels and funds to individuals and groups.
Mallacoota VIC 3892
Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation
Supports Survivors of Cootamundra Domestic and Training Home for Aboriginal Girls - their families and descendants to meet their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Corangamite Shire Council
Local government services including providing relief and support to those impacted by emergencies.
Core Community Services - Early Intervention & Prevention Program
The Youth Early Intervention and Prevention Team is part of our youth homelessness program called UpFront. It focuses on assisting homeless young people in accessing support, maintaining contacts with first to know agencies, schools and health services, as well as promoting awareness about youth homelessness.
The Youth Early Intervention and Prevention Team is run by our Youth Services team and provides early intervention and prevention support to young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Campbelltown NSW 2560
Core Community Services Limited
Youth Services - Provides support & accommodation to young people 12-25 years of age who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Corinda Christian Kindergarten & Preschool Association Inc
Corinda Christian Kindergarten is a community kindy administered by a committee of volunteers. We are a single-unit kindergarten catering for 3-5 year old children before they transition to school. We have two groups over the week, with a maximum of 22 children in each group. We are an inclusive and welcoming Kindy, fortunate to have families from a range of backgrounds.
Corinda QLD 4075
Corryong College
Corryong College is a P-12 College of 325 students located in the far north-east of Victoria, some 125 kilometres east of Wodonga and within the Shire of Towong. The College has school-wide computer links, vocational training centre, technical workshops, hospitality centre, several computer labs, outdoor education enterprises, plantations and special purpose rooms for Instrumental Music, Drama and distance education.
Corryong VIC 3707
Corryong Neighbourhood Centre
Corryong Neighbourhood Centre (CNC) provides an array of services and facilities for the remote Upper Murray community in NE Victoria, including youth services, training, outreach connections, project & event management and community development initiatives as well as auspicing and supporting a wide range of groups. We also operate 2 social enterprise ventures providing training & employment and investment in infrastructure & growth in our region. We have a strong focus on improving training and employment opportunities in the region. We are also the local Centrelink & Vicroads agency.
The CNC's purpose is -
• To build a community that fosters positive, respectful relationships through learning, growth and inclusion
• To make a difference to people in our community by providing a vibrant hub of lifelong learning that brings people together, connects them with services, programs, employment and activities and points them in the right direct
Corryong VIC 3707
Council on the Ageing (COTA) - ACT
COTA ACT is the peak organisation for all issues relating to older Canberra citizens, seniors, those of mature age and their families. It is an independent organisation working to protect and promote the well-being, rights and interests of all older people in the ACT. COTA ACT is a member of an Australian wide organisation – COTA Australia – and contributes to the development of national policies and agendas. We cover all aspects of the journey of growing older.
Hughes ACT 2605
Country and Outback Health - Whyalla headspace
Country and Outback Health offers physical and mental health service as well as psycho-social programs in regional South Australian communities.
Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
Country Connect Foundation Limited
Country Connect is a not for profit charity based in the Northern Territory. We provide disability and wellbeing services, and youth programs to at risk youth, across several regions including Greater Darwin, Tiwi Islands, Jabiru, Katherine, Ramingining, Galiwin'ku, Nhulunbuy and the homelands. Whilst we provide direct support services to individuals, we also strive to extend our support, including in kind donations, to the individuals families and communities, further expanding our impact. The communities in which we provide services face significant disparities in many aspects compared to mainstream Australia.
Country Education Foundation of Grenfell Inc
We award scholarships to the young people of our shire as they pursue their post school education.
Grenfell NSW 2810
Country Hope
The Country Hope Trust provides family centred support services to country children diagnosed with cancer and other chronic, life- threatening illnesses.
Our Mission is to provide comprehensive family centred support programs for country children diagnosed with cancer and chronic life-threatening illnesses.
Our Vision to provide Relief – when it matters most!
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Covenant Care
Covenant Care is a program of Holy Covenant Anglican Church, Jamison, and we come under the umbrella of the Faith Community Nurses Association. Covenant Care aims to promote holistic personal health for clients and nurture positive relationships with the client and other people. Our Mission Statement: Nursing people back to life. Our programs include:
• Covenant Care Day Hospice which is a free respite centre to assist those managing a life-limiting illness and their carers (family members)
• Group Outings throughout the year, transporting clients to shows, events, recitals, lunches, talks.
• Client Support for our clients needing a visitor to ease their isolation. Others need help with shopping, cooking or support to attend appointments.
• Household Support helps people to downsize or to declutter and return their homes to comfort and safety.
Cowboys Charity Limited
Cowboys Charity Limited provides through its NRL Cowboys House program, accommodation for disadvantaged Indigenous youth. It removes accommodation as a barrier for kids from remote Indigenous communities to allow them to access quality secondary education.
Gulliver QLD 4812
Cowra Information & Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre Inc (CINC) is a multi purpose Not For Profit, that provides Family Support Service, Home Modifications, Community Programs, Youth Work. The service delivers their service through equality and has a strong vision of locals supporting locals.
CINC services all facets of the Cowra community, providing a safe space and community Centre for all members of the community. We cater to all ages.
Cowra NSW 2794
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life - Mylestones Employment - Woodridge
At Mylestones, we’re passionate about finding sustainable employment for people with disabilities and barriers so they can earn an income, develop their skills and realise their potential. Mylestones Employment Woodridge is dedicated to creating transformational opportunities for people to find a job that works for them, and for Australian businesses to employ outstanding staff.
Various locations around Australia
W mylestones.org.au/our-locations/mylestones-employment-woodridge
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life - Mylestones Employment Southport
At Mylestones, we’re passionate about finding sustainable employment for people with disabilities and barriers so they can earn an income, develop their skills and realise their potential. Mylestones Employment Southport is dedicated to creating transformational opportunities for people to find a job that works for them, and for Australian businesses to employ outstanding staff.
Southport QLD 4215
W cpl.org.au/our-locations/gold-coast/mylestones-employment-southport
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life - Mylestones Employment Tweed Heads
At Mylestones, we’re passionate about finding sustainable employment for people with disabilities and barriers so they can earn an income, develop their skills and realise their potential. Mylestones Employment Southport is dedicated to creating transformational opportunities for people to find a job that works for them, and for Australian businesses to employ outstanding staff.
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
W mylestones.org.au/our-locations/mylestones-employment-tweed-heads
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life - Mylestones Solutions Southport
At Mylestones, we’re passionate about finding employment for people with disabilities and barriers so they can chase the best in life. We’ve been working with communities for over 25 years, in more than 50 locations across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Often, employment opportunities for people with disabilities can be limited. But we don’t accept that and we’re passionate about creating inclusive employment opportunities for everyone. How? We do that through our three businesses: Mylestones Employment, Mylestones Solutions and Mylestones Printing.
Southport QLD 4215
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Ashgrove
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is one of the largest providers of integrated disability
support and therapy services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
We work with almost 10,000 people each year and deliver over 2 million hours of
support to people with disability and their families. Our experienced teams work with
clients at every stage of their lives, including understanding diagnosis, starting school,
finding their first job or transitioning to retirement.
With a focus on high quality supports, CPL takes the time to understand our individual
client’s needs to help them chase the best in life. We know that given the right
opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It’s why
we refuse to settle for just good enough for our clients and ourselves.
Ashgrove QLD 4060
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Beenleigh
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is one of the largest providers of integrated disability support and therapy services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We work with almost 10,000 people each year and deliver over 2 million hours of support to people with disability and their families. Our experienced teams work with clients at every stage of their lives, including understanding diagnosis, starting school, finding their first job or transitioning to retirement. With a focus on high quality supports, CPL takes the time to understand our individual client’s needs to help them chase the best in life. We know that given the right opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It’s why we refuse to settle for just good enough for our clients and ourselves.
Beenleigh QLD 4207
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Browns Plains
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is one of the largest providers of integrated disability support and therapy services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We work with almost 10,000 people each year and deliver over 2 million hours of support to people with disability and their families. Our experienced teams work with clients at every stage of their lives, including understanding diagnosis, starting school, finding their first job or transitioning to retirement. With a focus on high quality supports, CPL takes the time to understand our individual client’s needs to help them chase the best in life. We know that given the right opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It’s why we refuse to settle for just good enough for our clients and ourselves.
Browns Plains QLD 4118
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Capalaba
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is one of the largest providers of integrated disability
support and therapy services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
We work with almost 10,000 people each year and deliver over 2 million hours of
support to people with disability and their families. Our experienced teams work with
clients at every stage of their lives, including understanding diagnosis, starting school,
finding their first job or transitioning to retirement.
With a focus on high quality supports, CPL takes the time to understand our individual
client’s needs to help them chase the best in life. We know that given the right
opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It’s why
we refuse to settle for just good enough for our clients and ourselves.
Capalaba QLD 4157
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Fig Tree Pocket
Cares for People with disabilities in a SIL environment and organizes programs for the participants to get together and do crafts, cooking etc.
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Ipswich
CPL My Life provides support coordination, CPL Allied Health provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, Mylestones Employment can assist with employment.
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is one of the largest providers of integrated disability support and therapy services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We work with almost 10,000 people each year and deliver over 2 million hours of support to people with disability and their families. Our experienced teams work with clients at every stage of their lives, including understanding diagnosis, starting school, finding their first job or transitioning to retirement. With a focus on high quality supports, CPL takes the time to understand our individual client’s needs to help them chase the best in life. We know that given the right opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It’s why we refuse to settle for just good enough for our clients and ourselves.
Booval QLD 4304
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Moorooka
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is one of the largest providers of integrated disability support and therapy services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We work with almost 10,000 people each year and deliver over 2 million hours of support to people with disability and their families. Our experienced teams work with clients at every stage of their lives, including understanding diagnosis, starting school, finding their first job or transitioning to retirement. With a focus on high quality supports, CPL takes the time to understand our individual client’s needs to help them chase the best in life. We know that given the right opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It’s why we refuse to settle for just good enough for our clients and ourselves.
Moorooka QLD 4105
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Queensland
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life (formerly Cerebral Palsy League) is a leading provider of integrated support, therapy and advice for people living with a disability in Queensland and Northern NSW. CPL works with people at every life stage from diagnosis, early intervention and the school years, through to employment, independent living and retirement.
Our mission is an “inclusive society for all people” and our primary objectives are to provide services and advocate for people with disabilities to:
• maximise independence & opportunities
• promote physical & emotional well-being
• enhance social & economic participation
• support the achievement of a fair and fulfilling life
CPL has been delivering support to people in Queensland for over 70 years.
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Redcliffe
Formerly the Cerebral Palsy League, now known as CPL Choice Passion Life.
We are the Support In the Community Day service offering programs such as art, communications, music therapy, gardening and other diverse programs for people with a disability such as Cerebral Palsy, down syndrome, ABI, spinal injuries just to name a few
Redcliffe QLD 4020
CPL - Choice, Passion, Life Toowoomba
CPL – Choice, Passion, Life is the leading provider of integrated support, therapy and advice for people living with a disability in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, and their families.
We work with our clients at every stage of their lives. We deliver the very best support, guidance, technology and understanding possible, so people can achieve the things that matter the most to them.
We know that given the right opportunities, people can grow beyond expectations and create amazing lives. It's why we refuse to compromise in chasing the best for our clients, and ourselves
Frequently asked questions
To receive donated items, services or vouchers through GIVIT, you must first connect with a relevant support organisation who can assess your needs and provide assistance. This organisation can then place a request(s) on GIVIT on your behalf.
To find relevant organisations in your area, use the search fields and filters above. Once you’ve input your filters, make sure you click ‘FIND AN ORGANISATION’ to find relevant organisations.
Thousands of organisations across Australia are registered with GIVIT, working across a variety of causes, hardships and demographics. Our priority is to respect and maintain the privacy, safety, dignity and independence of people reaching out for help. By connecting with a relevant support organisastion, your needs can be assessed and verified, and you can receive tailored support, which may include the organisation requesting items or services on your behalf through GIVIT.
The support organisation that is assisting you can request a range of donated items and services through GIVIT on your behalf. This may include furniture, household items, whitegoods and appliances. You can also request baby items, toiletries, toys and educational supplies, kid’s or adult’s clothing, digital devices like mobile phones or laptops.
GIVIT may also be able to help you buy groceries, fuel or medication in the form of vouchers. You can check our ‘What’s needed’ list for an idea of what can be requested through GIVIT.
Your requests may be filled through a donor donating the money needed to purchase the item new, or through a donor donating the actual item or service.
Your support organisation can also request time and skills such as tradespeople, cleaners, health and social support, tutoring and transport assistance.
See GIVIT’s Prohibited List for details of what can’t be requested through GIVIT.
We recommend you speak with the support organisation that you’re working with. They may not be registered with GIVIT, or they may not have placed your request yet.
Please note that there is no guarantee that your request for donated items or services will be met. We’d love to meet every request placed on GIVIT, but your request being filled is dependent on donation(s) being made by donor(s).
Dedicated support services
In addition to the search function above that allows you to identify relevant organisations near you, listed below are a range of organisations, services and government resources that may be able to help you.
Some of these organisations may not be registered with GIVIT. We’ve compiled the list below to ensure you get relevant and tailored support for your situation, regardless of whether that includes donated items and services through GIVIT.
You can use the search function above to check if an organisation listed below is registered with GIVIT.
If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.
Disaster and emergency recovery
If a natural disaster or emergency event has impacted you, please visit your state or territory government’s disaster support page to see what assistance is available, including disaster payments, grants and financial aid.
Australian Capital Territory Government
You can also access information via national resources - National Emergency Management Authority and Services Australia.
Domestic and family violence
If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.
If you have experienced or are at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). 1800 RESPECT is also contactable via text, online chat or video call and is available 24 hours.
Financial hardship
The National Debt Helpine provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling via phone or live chat, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 1800 007 007.
Mob Strong Debt Helpline is a free advice service about money matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They can be contacted on 1800 808 488, Monday to Friday.
Homelessness
If you’re experiencing or at risk of homelessness, you can find homeless shelters near you by searching on the Ask Izzy website.
Your state or territory government can also help. Listed below are the options by state or territory.
Mental health, depression or anxiety
If you or someone else’s life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000.
You can access 24/7 crisis support by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also contact Lifeline via text or online chat.
You can talk to a counsellor 24/7 through Beyond Blue. You can also access brief counselling with Beyond Blue via online chat.
If you’re a young person aged 12-25, you can talk to a trained clinician, you can contact Headspace 7 days a week between 9am and 1pm by calling 1800 650 890 or via online chat.
First Nations Australians
If you’re a First Nations Australian and you are going through a tough time, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.
Children or young people experiencing hardship
Children and young people aged 5 – 25 can access support through Kids Helpline by calling 1800 55 1800 or through online chat 24/7.
People living with disability
The Disability Gateway is an Australian Government service to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers find the support they need. They can be contacted on 1800 643 787, Monday to Friday.
Refugees and asylum seekers
If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker and you need help, you can contact the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on 03 9326 6066 Monday to Friday for support.
People struggling with addiction
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is a 24/7 service that provides free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. You can call them on 1800 250 015.
Alternatively, Alcohol & Drug Counselling Online offers 24/7 online chat counselling.