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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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St Vincent de Paul Society (WA) Inc

We provided emergency assistance to people in their local communities, including food, clothing, help with utility bills, referrals, advocacy, and emotional support. We operated specialised homelessness services supporting people to build a pathway out of homelessness. We provided independent financial advice and advocacy for people in financial difficulty.

Belmont WA 6104

E info@svdpwa.org.au

W vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn - Night Patrol

The Night Patrol provides a mobile outreach service for people experiencing homelessness almost every day of the year. The current Vinnies Night Patrol Vans has been operating in Canberra for over 18 years and provides essential material items, light refreshments and friendly faces.

The growing concern of homelessness has prompted Vinnies to take further steps to address the issues of disadvantage that people in our community are facing. With the current van covering areas on the north side of town, the new van will allow us to cover the south side.

St Vincent de Paul Society Child & Family Program - Beenleigh

The principle focus of St Vincent de Paul’s Family Intervention Service is the development of practical skills for parents to care for their children and to improve the safety of the family home environment.

St Vincent de Paul Society Child & Family Program - Ipswich

The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering a hand up to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing their hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

Ipswich QLD 4305

T 1800846643

W qld.vinnies.org.au/

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW - Matthew Talbot Hostel

Matthew Talbot Hostel is a not-for-profit program providing homelessness support services to the community across the Greater Sydney area. We aim to provide immediate support /accommodation for people in crisis as well as facilitate access to other essential services and more permanent housing. This is done whilst providing a safe environment for people who are sleeping rough and have experienced trauma. Material Aid is an increasingly important part of the support we provide. Examples of items that we provide to the People We Support (PWS) are, but are not limited to, towels (approx. 85 daily), toiletries (250 packs per month), shoes, clothes, underwear and socks.
In addition to these basic needs we provide essentials to set up a new home.

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW - Wilcannia Forbes Central Council

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of frontline community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 140 years. We have over 100 local services across the state, dealing with social issues such as homelessness, domestic and family violence, disability, mental health, youth wellbeing, refugee and migrant inclusion, rehabilitation and addiction.
We have a vast footprint in NSW, a network of more than 10,000 members and volunteers in 368 local member networks, referred to as Conferences, operating in communities across NSW. Our members, volunteers and staff assist people experiencing disadvantage with
resources including food parcels and vouchers, financial assistance, help with energy bills and other expenses, budget counselling, school items for children, and the provision of other material items such as furniture, clothing, bedding and other household items.

Wilcannia Forbes Central Council covers 52% of NSW.

St Vincent de Paul Society QLD - Lawnton Storage Facility

We operate a warehouse at Lawnton

St Vincent de Paul Society Qld - St Patrick's Conference Gympie

We offer Family Assistance to families and single people experiencing a range of challenges. We supply food, furniture, clothes, assistance with utilities and support with accessing medical appointments and buying medication. We often need goods for women and children moving into accommodation after leaving domestic violence situations. at times we cannot source a fridge or washing machine or cots and baby goods. We work very closely with the other agencies in Gympie eg Gympie Community Housing to assist both men and women. A number of men are returning from custodial situations and need emergency accommodation and need all the simple household items. We often have trouble finding pots and pans to give them or sufficient linen to keep up with the demand. Currently our big demand is for white goods, furniture and other essentials for families affected by the 2022 floods.

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland - Bush Connection

Working with families that are struggling with life.

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland - Gladstone

Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland - Ipswich Accommodation Support Service

Ipswich Accommodation Support Service provides crisis accommodation and associated support services to families and single people, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. These support services include client driven case management, advocacy, support networks and referral pathways.

Our program includes:

Centre-based support for families and single people in crisis - Advocacy and advice around housing needs - Emergency accommodation for families and single people who are experiencing homelessness - Home visits to support clients in achieving their goals - Social and emotional skills - Life skills such as budgeting

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland - Manoora Supported Accommodation

Crisis Accommodation

Manoora QLD 4870

W vinnies.org

St Vincent de Paul Society St Mary's Conference Charleville

Emergency relief and support to people in need

Various locations around Australia

T 1800846643

W vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul Tasmania

Charity, providing emergency assistance and other assistance to people in need in our local communities

St Vincent's Hospital Foundation

Saving live and caring for our community for over 125 years. St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne was built on the kindness of our community. It is for this reason we have always been known as the people’s hospital.
We provide emergency and medical services, aged care, mental health, palliative and residential care to thousands of patients each year.

St. Vincent de Paul - Amelie House

Amelie House is a crisis accommodation and case management service for unaccompanied women or women with children who have experienced domestic/family violence and/or homelessness. We provide safe individual unit accommodation.
The service operates within a client centred service delivery framework based on the principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment and incorporates both trauma informed and culturally competent practices.
We also assist with a range of issues that lead single men and women and families to become homeless or at risk of homelessness. All our services provide case-management and advocacy for each person that we assist.

Various locations around Australia

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StandbyU - Magnolia Place

StandbyU Foundation exists to foster the Connections that link people in need to those who care. Together, with some very special community partners, we create Connected Communities that fight isolation with Connection. ​Our world-first StandbyU Shield is an evidence-based, immediate, tangible and measurable solution that combines the strength of human relationships and the power of technology that connects those at risk to those who care. Together, we can provide 24/7 support to those at risk, with no intake. Magnolia Place is a safe space in the heart of Westfield Helensvale, where anyone experiencing abuse or isolation can get the support they, or their loved ones, need to see a brighter future, without fear or judgement. With no intake form, no eligibility criteria and no waiting list - pick up the phone or pop into Magnolia Place for a tea, coffee and confidential conversation with experienced practitioners - who can work with you and link you in with meaningful support.

Starick Services Inc. - Rivervale

Starick is a not-for-profit domestic and family violence service that assists women and children. Starick has been working in the south east metropolitan corridor of Perth since 1985, providing a diverse range of services for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

Starick provides crisis and medium-term housing, court and legal support, counselling, support groups, programs for children and a community op shop.

Our services include two refuges, outreach services for women and children living in the community and transitional housing for women who have recently left the refuge. We also offer our Safe at Home programs to assist women to stay in their homes after domestic violence.

We rely on community funding to provide non-core programs to the women and children in our service such as children’s counselling, baby massage, yoga for trauma and therapeutic writing programs.

Various locations around Australia

T 0894785300

E info@starick.org.au

W starick.org.au

Staying Home Leaving Violence

SHLV is a free service that helps women and their children to separate from a violent relationship and stay safely at home. SHLV provides a range of support such as safety planning, improving home security, assistance in managing finances, support for children, helping women throughout the complicated legal process, information and referrals to other services and support to continue to live free from violence.

Broken Hill NSW 2880

W efss.org.au/leavingviolence.html

Stewart House

Stewart House supports disadvantaged and at-risk public school children in NSW & ACT by providing a 12-day break by the sea at no cost to carers where they are given teeth, sight, hearing and wellbeing checks, excursions around Sydney, wellbeing activities that build self-esteem and resilience, and a loving and caring environment.

Streeties Aboriginal Corporation

We support families through Barndimanmanha - the Families Saying No to Violence and Reintegration of Young Offenders projects offering holistic supports to young people and their families.
We also provide the Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making Pilot a family group conferencing model giving families a voice when making decisions about keeping their children safe.

Various locations around Australia

T 0899212890

W streeties.com.au/

Stride Mental Health - LikeMind Orange Program

Established in 1907 by Emily Paterson, Aftercare is the longest serving mental health services organisation in Australia.
From our beginning as an outreach service for those leaving Gladesville Mental Hospital in 1907, Aftercare has provided inclusive support services, based on the idea that each individual is a valuable member of the community.Our role remains the same today- to facilitate those with a mental health concerns to find a pathway to wellness.
Over the past 110 years, we have grown to become a national leader in the provision of non-government mental health services and now offer over 54 programs in 3 states. We also conduct cutting edge research and forge new and transformative partnerships across corporate, government and social services.Because of our reputation and our inclusive culture, Aftercare continues to attract diverse staff, volunteers and students who are highly skilled, passionate and talented – and who want to help make a difference.

Lilyfield NSW 2040

W stride.com.au/

Strong Women Talking - Marigum Mubi Yangu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Strong women talking is a Domestic and Family Violence prevention program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders based in north Brisbane. we Educate, Equip and Empower women and their families through an 8-week healing journey and follow up groups. We also do a lot of community-based events to educate the wider community about domestic violence and the impacts it has. We cater food and beverages to the ladies, provide transport and support in the most culturally appropriate manner. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are over-represented in national violence statistics.

Studio Village Community Centre

Studio Village Community Centre exists to promote an informed, active, and engaged community working to identify, support, and address issues at a local level.

Studio Village Community Centre is at the heart of the local community in the Northern Gold Coast corridor supporting individuals, families and community groups for more than 25 years, providing high-quality programs in a caring and inclusive environment.

We encourage, empower and support our local community, we respect and celebrate our rich cultural diversity, embrace our volunteers and encourage participation, connection and inclusion within our community.

Our passionate team of skilled staff and valued volunteers focus on delivering community programs and support that meet the needs of our community:

- Parent Educational Programs
- Community Development
- Family Support Program
- Community Programs including our Information and Referral Service
- Support for voluntary community groups that work with us on projects and events within our community

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health

Community Health Service in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges, Victoria. Offices in Sunbury, Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey with services ranging from community services (counselling, housing support, drug & alcohol, LGBTIQA+ support, family services), NDIS registered provider of support coordination and allied health, Social Support for over 65s, Volunteering and more

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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