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In addition to the search function below, at the bottom of this page is a list of organisations and services that may be able to support you, depending on what you're experiencing. This includes disaster and emergency recovery support.

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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.

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

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.

Canterbury NSW 2193

T 0292888700

E info@crcnsw.org.au

W crcnsw.org.au/

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

W csci.org.au/

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.

Computers 4 Learning

Refurbish donated devices and provide them to the community at affordable prices

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.

Phillip ACT 2606

T 0433607634

E admin@crs.org.au

W crs.org.au

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.

Broadbeach QLD 4218

T 490221645

W broadbeachss.eq.edu.au

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.

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

W facebook.com/coobycares

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

W qmlc.org.au/

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.

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

W cinc.org.au

CQShines Foundation

CQShines Foundation is the Central Queensland Hospital Foundation recently launched in Central Queensland. We are a not for profit health promotion charity governed by the Hospital Foundations Act QLD and are ACNC registered with DGR status. We fund critical equipment, infrastructure, education and scholarships, and medical research in Central Queensland for better health and brighter futures for Central Queenslanders.

Rockhampton City QLD 4700

T 0493551422

E info@cqshines.org.au

W cqshines.org.au/

Creating Links

Creating Links delivers a diverse range of services in the areas of children & family, disability, aged care, fostering and youth across the Greater Sydney areas since 1972.

Bankstown NSW 2200

T 1300 254 657

W creatinglinks.org.au/

Crisis Accommodation Gove Inc

We provide a Domestic and Family Violence Service (Women Shelter). The service provision is based on providing a safe and secure crisis (0-3 nights) and short-term (up to 13 weeks) accommodations to women (and their children) who at risk, experiencing and or escaping Domestic and Family Violence from the East Arnhem Regional area.

Nhulunbuy NT 0881

W cagove.com.au/

Crossenvale Community Group INC

Our community house provides support to local residents in the area of our house and the wider community of Echuca. Our house is a resource and support to our public housing tenants. We provide food relief, arts & craft groups, room hire, free hygiene products (share the dignity bags, pads). Cuppa and chat, garden, community lunch programs. We host family and community events.

Crosslinks

Crosslinks is a not-for-profit organisation that has proudly supported people with disabilities since 1996. Our team of more than 220 staff provide disability support services to hundreds of people all over the Perth metropolitan area from our base in Midland. Our services include Community Participation, Adult & Youth Social Clubs, Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation, and Support Coordination.

We are a NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) registered provider so you can be assured that our services and supports meet the level of quality and safety in the NDIS Practice Standards. Also, as a not-for-profit organization, our profits are invested back into delivering and improving the services we offer participants.

Currie Crescent Community Centre

The Canberra Baptist Church has been part of the Kingston community since 1929. To enhance our connection with the community, we established the Currie Crescent Community Centre in 2015. It provides an avenue for members of the Church and people of the local community to come together to socialise, learn and enjoy.

Kingston ACT 2604

W canbap.org/

CVGT Employment - ParentsNext Ringwood

Delivers employment services for vulnerable cohorts. Our specific program delivers services to parents of young children, helping to set goals and address barriers to future employment such as health care, education, childcare, and various social barriers like domestic and family violence and homelessness/risk of homelessness.

Ringwood VIC 3134

W cvgt.com.au

CWA of NSW - Glen Innes Branch

voluntary committemnt to families

DAISI Services Limited

DAISI is a community-based organisation that provides information, advice, support and services for individuals living with disabilities, seniors, those experiencing disadvantage, and carers. Established in 1992, DAISI delivers information, resources and assistance to people across the Far North Coast in NSW and Southeast QLD. Established in response to the lack of information and advice on support and services available for people living with a disability, DAISI has expanded its reach to include addressing the needs of seniors, people who are experiencing disadvantage, those from culturally and linguistically diverse and non-English speaking backgrounds, grandparents caring for their grandchildren and carers.

Ballina NSW 2478

T 1800800340

E info@daisi.asn.au

W daisi.asn.au

Dalby Family Support Association Inc.

Dalby Family Support Association is a free service funded by the Queensland Government Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women to provide an accessible confidential service to families in the Dalby community who find themselves in vulnerable situations and need immediate support.

Dalby QLD 4405

W dalbyfamilysupport.org.au/

DAMEC - Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre

Odyssey House New South Wales was founded in 1977 by Sydney businessman, Walter McGrath, following the death of his son from a heroin overdose. From humble beginnings, Odyssey House NSW has since grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most successful rehabilitation services; over the past 40 years we have helped more than 35,000 people turn their lives around.

Today Odyssey House offers Community Programs and Residential Programs as well as the Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program.

Our Community Programs include Alcohol and other drug counselling, mental health services as well as family and parent support programs in locations across Sydney.

Our Residential Programs include withdrawal and residential rehabilitation programs, mental health programs, a Parent’s and Children’s Program and specialised group services, as well as numeracy and literacy education; family/relationship issues; domestic violence and other trauma, parental drug use; and physical and mental health problems.

Dandelion Support Network

The Dandelion Support Network is a group of volunteers who believe in compassion, acceptance, support and sustainability. Our members collect and sort pre-loved nursery equipment and childrens clothes for distribution through local support agencies.

Taren Point NSW 2229

W dandelionsupport.org.au

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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