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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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Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

The Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House is a community resource for our small town. We work with agencies to support our most vulnerable people with social programs, health, community engagement and welfare support.

QCWA Beechmountain

QCWA Beechmountain is a branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association. Our Branch has 52 members and encompasses the Beechmont and Lower Beechmont Communities. Our branch works tirelessly on community projects and in-kind support responding to needs within our communities.
Families in Crisis, domestic Violence, health and well being within our communities is one aspect of our branch activities.
We support other volunteer organisations such as the Beechmont and Lower Beechmont Rural Fire Brigades.
Our branch members Core Values of Community, Kindness, Respect, Support, Friendship and Understanding underpin all our work within the community. Our Branch and its members are well connected and respected in our communities.

Lower Beechmont QLD 4211

W qcwabeechmountain.org.au/

QHub

QHub is a pilot project, funded until September 2025, and will provide co-designed, place-based services to LGBTIQA+ young people and their families/carers across Ballarat, Geelong, and the Surf Coast.
The project will meet local needs and provide a range of affirming, accessible mental health and wellbeing support for local LGBTIQA+ communities. The main aims of the program are to have a local space to access wrap-around support, social connection, a sense of belonging, and positive peer and intergenerational role models, which will work to greatly increase the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people and their families/carers in the regions, as well as reduce rates of suicide and self-harm.
QHub is funded by the Victorian state government and the program is run via a consortium consisting of Drummond Street Services, CAFS Ballarat, and Wellways.

Quantum Support Services - East Bairnsdale Community Hub

The East Bairnsdale Community Hub is managed by Quantum Support Services, The Hub is located in the heart of East Bairnsdale a predominantly community housing estate. The Hub runs a successful food relief program in the community as well a number of social activities that bring the community together such as community lunches and craft activities. East Bairnsdale has no local services or shops, community members rely on transport to get into Bairnsdale to access services, The East Bairnsdale Hub is a place for all local community members to come and feel safe and feel supported. The Hub supports many families with young children as well as elderly and frail people who live on their own and see the Hub as their place. The Hub operates on very little funding and is supported by donations from Food Bank Victoria and some other smaller donations. We would appreciate any assistance from your organization that could support our community.

East Bairnsdale VIC 3875

T 02 4141 5358

W quantum.org.au

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

The council provides an opportunity for the community to come along and hear from Council and staff about a range of local projects and services. Members of the community are also able to add items to the agenda.

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

W qprc.nsw.gov.au/

Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI)

QAI is a systemic and independent advocacy organisation and specialist community legal center for people with disability.
- Human rights law: provides specialist legal assistance to vulnerable people with disability in Queensland
- Mental Health Advocacy is a specialist legal service dedicated to providing information, advice, referrals and representation in relation to involuntary treatment under the Mental Health Act 2016 (Qld)
- Justice Support Program provides non-legal advocacy for people with disability who are involved in the criminal justice system
- NDIS Appeals Support provides advocacy, support, and referral to people with disability and their families for National Disability Insurance Scheme reviews and appeals
- Young Peoples Program - Individual advocacy for children and young people with disability to support them to uphold their rights, interests and increase control over their lives.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

T 07 3844 4200

E QAI@qai.org.au

W qai.org.au/

Queensland African Migrant Services (QAMS)

Working with Community-Based Organisation in order to transform talents, people and resources into social capital that will create Community Empowerment for Economic Development(CEED). We are professionals from all disciplines and from multi-national countries who have seen the need to help our communities to lift its members out of Socio-economic burdens. We do this by volunteering our service, making financial and moral contributions towards community initiatives.

Doolandella QLD 4077

W qams.org.au/

Queensland Health - Gatton Hospital

Gatton Hospital provides a range of health services to the individual and their family. At Gatton Hospital we are very individual focused, taking into consideration their unique situation and working closely with their family and friends, with aim to best support the individual meet their needs.

Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre

The Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre is a specialist state-wide service that works to ensure people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds receive culturally responsive mental health care and support. They support the vulnerable population that comes from refugee and migrant background around mental health issues.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/qtmhc

Queensland Youth and Families Support Services Inc.

Support for young people aged 12 to 25. Medium to long term shared accommodation. Homelessness support, transitional housing, food relief

Riverview QLD 4303

T 0738181050

E admin@qyfss.org.au

W qyfss.org.au

Queensland Youth Services Inc. (QYS)

Queensland Youth Services provides a range of programs to support vulnerable and disadvantaged youth in the Townsville region. We support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, are young parents and/or have disengaged early from school and are at risk of long term unemployment. We endeavor to help youth you have had past traumas to transition into adulthood leading safe, healthy and sustainable life styles. QYS is a non-government organisation and registered charity.

Hyde Park QLD 4812

T (07) 4771 3648

E ceo@qys.org.au

W qys.org.au

Queer Family Inc

Mission Statement

Queer Family aims to reduce social isolation and improve mental wellbeing through the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQIA+
people and allies to connect, build, and strengthen community in the Northern Rivers.

We run Queers on Wheels (meals, meds and other items for people in iso/with covid), QIRP (Queer Information & Referral Project - linking LGBTQIA+ people up with appropriate therapists), various community events across the Northern Rivers.

QuIHN - Bowen Hills

We provide clinical counselling and support to individuals who wish to address their drug use and/or any mental health concerns (dual diagnosis).

Counselling and support can also be provided to friends, family or carers of someone with substance use and/or mental health concerns.

Bowen Hills QLD 4006

W quihn.org/

QuIHN - Gold Coast

QuIHN's mission is to provide innovative and appropriate services, addressing a range of drug related issues to illicit drug users and the wider community throughout Queensland.

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

W quihn.org/

QuIHN - Sunshine Coast

Quihn is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the mental health and well-being of people that use or have used illicit drugs in the past and people that have problems with alcohol, their families , carers and others in the community affected . Quihn also helps people and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and people experiencing mental health issues as well as their children. Quihn has an extensive counselling service and treatment team that is free-of-charge. The team workes one on one or in a group therapy settings depending on their personal needs.


Maroochydore QLD 4558

W quihn.org

QuIHN - Townsville

Quihn is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the mental health and well-being of people that use or have used illicit drugs in the past and people that have problems with alcohol, their families , carers and others in the community affected . Quihn also helps people and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and people experiencing mental health issues as well as their children. Quihn has an extensive counselling service and treatment team that is free-of-charge. The team works one on one or in a group therapy settings depending on their personal needs.

Kirwan QLD 4817

W quihn.org

RAMHP Hunter New England Local Health District

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program- Connect people to the help they need with mental health and wellbeing in NSW.

Taree NSW 2430

W hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/

Ranges Community Health - Lilydale Youth Hub

Inspiro is a dedicated community health service. Supporting the Yarra Ranges community to access essential health care including allied health, community mental health and drug and alcohol supports, at low or no cost.
Inspiro also operate the Yarra Ranges community youth space, to meet the social and wellbeing needs of local young people.

Lilydale VIC 3140

T (03) 9757 8777

W inspiro.org.au

Rangeway Primary School

Rangeway Primary School helps children through the chaplaincy program run by YouthCARE Perth. It offers help and support to all children in all areas - addressing their needs whether they may be spiritual, physical, emotional in a practical way. Rangeway Primary school has approximately 84% Indigenous children registered and is located in a low socio economic area. PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: SCHOOL/CHILDREN

Rangeway WA 6530

W rangewayps.wa.edu.au/

Ravenshoe Community Centre

RCC operates 11 full time community programs including Child Care, Community Support, Youth Support, Family Support, Rural and remote Homecare services, Ravenshoe Social Group & Respite, Ravenshoe community Gardens, Ravenshoe Youth Shed, jamies Ministry of food, Be Connectewd Digital Skills and Community Connect Worker.

RBWH Indigenous Hospital Liaison Service

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison assists and advocate for patients and their families/carers during their patient journey as well as their post discharge support. During admission, patients often need material assistance such as clothing, personal items and recreational materials. Their carers/escorts also require food, clothing, transport for shopping and accommodation as well as banking. We also find that many Brisbane based patients require other forms of help such as clothing, help with accommodation search, food.

Real Hope Church Inverell

Real Hope Inverell is a church with a heart for outreach and serving the community around them.
We have provided drought support in the past for farmers. Every year we host a Christmas event in Inverell along with other Inverell Churches to provide free food and entertainment for the Inverell community.
Increasingly, as the economic climate gets tougher, we are providing aid to families in need each week, including fuel and grocery vouchers and helping with funeral expenses.

Various locations around Australia

T 0408387709

E realhopeinverell@gmail.com

W realhopeinverell.com/

Reclink Australia - ACT

The project involves a collaborative partnership between ACT Government, various NGO’S and the broader Ainslie Avenue / Inner North ACT Community.

Reclink Australia and its ACT partners have initiated activities, projects and events to improve the lives of residents and achieve project objectives.

Reclink Australia and its programs are not associated with the Canberra Police Community Youth Club Inc and its Reclink programs.

Some examples of Reclink Australia's programs include the:
• Monthly Bridge to Bridge - Run, Roll or Walk
• Kanangra Court Neighbourhood Garden Project
• Ainslie Community Kids Active Art Project – ACKAAP
• “Down the Avenue” Creative Art’s Exhibition
• Ongoing support of Community based Arts Programs
• Ainslie Avenue Neighbourhood Chat’s

Reclink Australia’s vision is to expand current activities/events and create new participation opportunities for those living at disadvantage in the ACT Community.

Reid ACT 2612

W reclink.org

Red Cross Employment Services - Sandcastles Program

Employment Agency in Queensland.

Caboolture QLD 4510

W facebook.com/RCESQLD/

Red Earth Community Foundation

Red Earth Community Foundation (Red Earth) was established by local community leaders in 2013 to support the Burnett Inland region to thrive into its future.
The founders of Red Earth recognised the Burnett Inland, particularly following the millennial drought in the early 2000’s & the 2011 and 2013 floods, needed a vehicle that could harness the pace of change occurring in rural Australia to ensure all our challenges could be kept ahead of & opportunities could be maximised for future generations.
Having begun with a South Burnett focus it has now expanded to include the North Burnett & Cherbourg Aboriginal Council local government areas.
Red Earth exists for its people, & focuses on identifying & harnessing human, financial & other resources to strengthen the capacity of individuals & their networks across the Burnett Inland.
By coordinating & hosting our annual Community Leadership Program, providing our philanthropic structure to support & distribute local fundraising & 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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