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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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Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Community centre providing services and activities to surrounding communities. Provision of food hampers and support to local residents.

We run our programs at no cost to the community and our food packages are donated.

Telopea NSW 2117

T 0296844250

E info@danc.org.au

W danc.org.au

DVConnect

Our vision is that all relationships are free from domestic, family and sexual violence. Our mission is that through collaboration we enable seamless pathways from violence to safety and beyond. DVConnect exists to help Queenslanders escape domestic, family and sexual violence by providing crisis helplines, as well as emergency transport and accommodation away from violence. DVConnect is a not-for-profit organisation that has provided state-wide specialist domestic, family and sexual violence crisis counselling, intervention, information, safety planning and pathways to safety for almost 20 years.

Various locations around Australia

T 07 3156 2323

E mail@dvconnect.org

W dvconnect.org

EACH - Ipswich

EACH provides a range of health, disability, counselling and mental health services across Australia.

Ipswich QLD 4305

T 1300 003 224

W each.com.au/

EACH Social & Community Health Centre - Victoria

Mental health outreach support to people with mental health, homelessness and complex needs. EACH's principal activities remained the provision of support across its many
communities through the delivery of its 10 major service types, these being: Primary
Health Care (including GP Allied Health, Nursing and Oral Health Services, Health
Promotion), Disability and Aged Care Services, Mental Health Services, (including
NDIS services)
Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Youth Services, Child and Family Services,
(including
Child Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services, Youth Services, Mediation and
Family Relationship Services), Counselling and targeted psychological services
(including Problem Gambling counselling, Victims of Crime support, Financial
counselling), Family Violence Interventions and Social Housing Services through its
fully owned subsidiary company, EACH Housing Ltd.

Lilydale VIC 3140

W each.com.au/

Eats 4 The Streets

Eats 4 the Streets is a dedicated charity organization committed to addressing food insecurity and homelessness in our community. Every Saturday afternoon, we host Lunch at the Lakes at Centenary Lakes in Caboolture, providing free, warm, and nutritious meals to anyone in need. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food and a supportive community. We create a welcoming environment where people can connect, share a meal, and build meaningful relationships. As a volunteer-run program, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue our efforts. Donations are always welcome and help us sustain our mission to support those who need it most. Our ultimate goal is to foster a compassionate, hunger-free community where everyone feels valued and supported.

Various locations around Australia

E info@e4ts.org

W e4ts.org

Echuca Neighbourhood House

Echuca Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit community organisation that prides itself on offering a vast and varied range of programs to Echuca-Moama and surrounding townships.
We provide emergency food relief (Food Bank), a Community Garden, No Interest Loans Scheme, community lunches, art & craft classes, telephone/computer use, and social support groups, just to name a few.
Our commitment is to respond to the needs of our community as they arise, and our programs and activities are continually changing to meet these needs.

Echuca VIC 3564

E info@enh.org.au

W enh.org.au

Echuca Regional Health

ERH is the primary health organization in the Shire of Campaspe. ERH has been contracted by the State Government of Victoria (Emergency Response Victoria) to provide direct support ot people affected by the 2022 floods in Northern Victoria.
ERH also support community members within our Family Services department and Enhanced Maternity Care Programs that have complex issues such as Family Violence, Homelessness and complex health conditions.

Echuca VIC 3564

T 03 5485 5000

W erh.org.au

Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka

Each year the Centre interacts with around 3,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. It provides
programs in English, computer studies, life skills, driver education, specialist housing assistance,
settlement assistance, a women’s group and very popular youth sports and youth leadership
training programmes, as well as leisure and cultural programmes.

Mirrabooka WA 6061

W ercwa.org.au/

EDON Place Domestic and Family Violence Centre Inc

We are a not-for-profit community based organisation providing specialist domestic and family violence support services in the Bundaberg and North Burnett regions. Our services are provided in the catchment area of Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin, Monto, Gayndah and Eidsvold.

EDON Place was established in 1978, we offer a wide range of programs to families affected by domestic and family violence. EDON Place provides quality, short-term crisis accommodation, assistance and support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

EDON Place partners with government and non-government agencies, organisations and women’s services to continue to improve responses to domestic and family violence as we work toward achieving our goal of ending domestic and family violence.

EDON Place Domestic & Family Violence Centre provides a wide variety of Programs and Services.

EDON Place service inclusions:
- Children's Counselling & Support Services
- Court Based Services - Bundaberg, Childers & Gayndah
- Home Security Safety Upgrades
- Parenting Programs
- Risk Assessment & Safety Plans
- Referral to Support Agencies
- Service Systems - Community Education
- Temporary Supported Accommodation - assistance & support services for women & children
- Mobile Support Services
- Women's Counselling & Support Services
- Perpetrator Intervention Program - Responsible and Respectful Choices - Men's Program
- Women's Health and Wellbeing Support Services - Incorporating Safe Horizons - Women's Group Program
- North Burnett Services - Domestic & Family Violence Support Services - Gayndah, Eidsvold & Monto Region

Elanora State High School

Education Facility

Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation

NFP NGO “The main objectives of ENAC is to manage its own affairs on its own land by supporting education, job training, employment, housing, individual, family and community wellbeing services, the development of Aboriginal economic projects and enterprises whilst encouraging the community to keep and renew its traditional culture.” Profits are reinvested into ENAC to grow existing enterprises, and to acquire and generate new enterprises. The number of long term jobs created, rather than the rate of return on investment alone, is the primary criteria in assessing business performance. Emama Nguda’s Mission is to advocate for the rights of our people and to advance the economic independence of Aboriginal people in the Derby region.

ENAC pursues business opportunities independently and in partnerships with other stakeholders and strategic allies, which increases long-term employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Emerald Neighbourhood Centre

Emerald Neighbourhood Centre (ENC) is a not-for-profit organisation, providing programs such as Emergency Relief, Get Set for Work, Community Caseworker, Day to Day Living groups, Come to the Table, and more, whilst providing information, referral and advocacy. ENC is a place where people find opportunities to meet their community, family and personal needs and interests in a supportive setting.

Emerge Toowoomba Inc

Emerge Youth is a an organisation based in QLD supporting young people who are having a hard time. Emerge provides wrap around support including; accommodation, mentorship, crisis services, employment and training to help young people get back on their feet.

Various locations around Australia

T 0402790677

E hello@emergeyouth.org.au

W emergeyouth.org.au

Emmanuel City Mission

The mission of Emmanuel City Mission (ECM) is to connect the homeless and vulnerable with people who care; increasing trust and decreasing loneliness.

ECM is located in a large warehouse-like space in South Brisbane where homeless and vulnerable people can eat a healthy meal, rest, wash clothes, have a shower, be out of the weather, be safe and very importantly connect with people that genuinely care about them. Safe relationships can be formed even of only for the day. ECM is open 7 days a week and people can trust that we will be here for them tomorrow.

ECM also offers space for other outreach service providers free of charge to foster a diversity of connections and also enable a person to seek a pathway beyond their current circumstances.

Similarly, ECM seeks to build partnerships with other local community organisations (including schools, parishes and local businesses) to improve services to the homeless while also building connections to the vulnerable in the community.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

E contact@ecm.org.au

W emmanuelcitymission.com/

Encircle - Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre

We are a not for profit community owned and operated organisation for individuals and families in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

We can help you access a range of diverse programs including a confidential interview with the Intake and Response team to assess your individual or family support needs.

Encircle - Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre

Encircle has been in operation since 1987 and is committed to developing programs and services that support the wellbeing of community members, encourage and enable community participation, and respond to identified community issues and needs. Encircle operates across 4 sites - Lawnton, Strathpine, Kedron and Redcliffe, and has 40 staff and 300 volunteers. Our programs and activities demonstrate a wide variety of integrated options for the people in our region:
• Community information and referral service – as a central point of entry for the community we can either assist directly or make a referral
• Legal service – free legal advice and minor assistance
• Counselling services - generalist, domestic violence and family therapy
• Family support – outreach assistance to build and maintain nurturing family environments for kids to grow and develop.
• Adult literacy – customised support to enhance literacy and numeracy skills to enable active participation in community

Lawnton QLD 4501

W encircle.org.au/

Encircle - Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre

Encircle supports the neighbouring community of Redcliffe by providing a range of support services and activities from our Lamington Drive site.
The services provided by the Redcliffe centre include.
- Community Information and Referral
- Community Development
- Adult Literacy
- Conversational English Group
- Community Meeting Spaces
- Homestay
- Homeless Access Outreach Program
- Service Integration Initiative – Regional Care Coordination
- Family Support
- Counselling
- Older Persons Action Program

Encircle Brisbane North Homestay - Zillmere

Homestay Early Intervention Service provides case support for sustaining existing tenancies.

Encircle Pine Rivers Family Support

The Family Support Program provides early intervention support to families to explore and implement changes in the areas of parenting, family relationships, and children’s needs and development.

Family Support assists families who may have been impacted by family relationship issues or relationship breakdown, mental health issues, social isolation, or experiences of emotional or physical trauma to improve child and family wellbeing.

Kallangur QLD 4503

W encircle.org.au/

Encircle Pine Rivers Homestay - Lawnton

Homestay Early Intervention Service provides case support for sustaining existing tenancies.

Encircle Redcliffe Homestay

Homestay Early Intervention Service provides case support for sustaining existing tenancies.

Redcliffe QLD 4020

W encircle.org.au/staying-housed/

Engender Equality Inc

We are a statewide NGO working with individuals, families and communities affected by family and domestic violence in Tasmania.

We provide:

Trauma-informed and evidence-based counselling

Locally-sourced information

Specialised, world-class, evidence-based resources

Education and support for individuals and groups affected by violence

Community training and education

Referral, where appropriate

Advocacy for systemic change to gender inequity and violence against women

Various locations around Australia

T 03 62789090

W engenderequality.org.au

EPIC Assist - Redcliffe

EPIC Assist provides a personalised service to help people with disability find and keep a job they love. We are disability employment services specialists.

Escabags

Escabags is an Australian registered charity who provide free 'Escape Bags' which are filled with the necessities that a victim of abuse and his/her children may need when initially escaping from a dangerous situation.

Mittagong NSW 2575

E hello@escabags.com

W escabags.org

Escare Inc.

A NFP community organisation that develops and delivers practical assistance through services that are relevant to the people of Esperance, WA. Escare has been supporting the Esperance community since 1982, transforming lives, pursuing equality, empowering people and being responsible. We offer support to individuals and families that face daily life struggles through a family and community service, youth service, financial counseling service and develop programs that are offered to support parenting.

Esperance WA 6450

T 0890713110

E admin@escare.org.au

W escare.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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