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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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Life Without Barriers - Alice Springs

Our unique approach has enabled us to provide effective services that transcend traditional sector boundaries and reach more people with disabilities, vulnerable children and families, older people, refugees and asylum seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and others who are vulnerable to social exclusion, isolation and socio-economic disadvantage and enable people to live life without barriers, participate in society and live life to the fullest.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - ARYA House

Residential care houses for young people

Belmont WA 6104

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Beenleigh

Agents are registered for the Next Step After Care Program. Our principal aim is to assist young people who have been in Foster Care under an order with the Department of Child Safety however are no longer on this order and are aged between 15 and 21. Coordinators work with each young person in relation to several life domains which include: IDENTITY AND CULTURE, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS, A PLACE TO LIVE, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, LIVING SKILLS and FINANCIAL SECURITY

Beenleigh QLD 4207

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Dandenong

Life Without Barriers ia a national, not-for-profit organisation. We deliver services in the areas of Disability, Out-of-Home-Care, Aged and Veterans' Care, Mental Health and support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers through our National Immigration Support Service (NISS).

Dandenong VIC 3175

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Family Intervention Service - Milton

Holistically supports families working with Child Safety to preserve or reunify the family unit.

Milton QLD 4064

T 0736331500

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Geraldton

Life Without Barriers in the Geraldton/Murchison region provides residential and foster care placements for children in care.

Various locations around Australia

T 0429 072 634

W lwb.org.au

Life Without Barriers - Kalgoorlie

Life Without Barriers are a not-for-profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. Our services currently support just over 11,500 people living in their own homes or in residential houses that we manage. We deliver services in the areas of disability, out-of-home care, aged care, mental health and support for refugee and asylum seekers. We also provide services to homeless people and to youth involved with the justice system. We were established through the shared determination of local community members in who wanted to improve the lives of people with a disability. Motivated by their own experiences and in response to demand for local disability support services, they decided to act. Generating interest in the community, proposing to create a new non-government organisation for supporting people living with disability, a Board was formed and Life Without Barriers was established.

Kalgoorlie WA 6430

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Leederville

At Life Without Barriers our purpose is to 'Partner with People and Change lives for the Better'. Every person that we work with has their own specific needs and the support we offer is sensitive and respectful to their choices as individuals.Our unique approach has enabled us to provide effective services that transcend traditional sector boundaries and reach more people with disabilities, vulnerable children and families, older people, refugees and asylum seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and others who are vulnerable to social exclusion, isolation and socio-economic disadvantage and enable people to live life without barriers, participate in society and live life to the fullest.

Leederville WA 6007

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Milton

Economic assistance

Milton QLD 4064

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Next Step Plus

Next Step Plus supports young people aged 15-25 years who are transitioning or who have transitioned from the care of the Department of Child Safety Queensland to live independently.

Ipswich QLD 4305

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Ngatti House

Hostel for homeless youths aged 17-22 years, with a mental heath diagnosis.

Fremantle WA 6160

T 1800935483

W lwb.org.au

Life Without Barriers - Parramatta

Our services currently support just over 11,500 people living in their own homes or in residential houses that we manage. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

Parramatta NSW 2150

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Robina

Large national social service organisation that is supporting multiple groups of marginalised people including people with disabilities and mental health, the elderly and children living in out of home care.

Robina QLD 4226

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers - Springwood

The communities in which we offer services, are the same communities in which our staff live and belong to. This connection to community gives us depth of understanding and connection to each other. We recognise our experience as members of the communities and as a quality service provider offering services for many people who may face barriers now or in the future.

Springwood QLD 4127

W lwb.org.au/

Life Without Barriers Darwin

Disability Services - Community Pathways Program

Life Without Barriers SE QCSS

Not for profit organisation. Supports clients with mental health, disability, chronic health or other health condition that impacts them living independantly. We assist people in their homes and have social group activities for clients.

Various locations around Australia

T 0734426624

W lwb.org.au/

Lifehouse Queensland Inc

Lifehouse Queensland is a charity located in the Gympie region.
Lifehouse Pregnancy Help Gympie operates a Centre and free service offering practical and emotional support for women and couples in the region experiencing challenges with a pregnancy, an unexpected pregnancy or a pregnancy loss.

We offer:
Free options information and counselling.
Free pregnancy loss counselling.
Online classes or in-centre classes in pregnancy, birth, parenting, relationship, life skills etc.
The opt-in Lifehouse Mums program which includes:
- Free counselling.
- Personalised mentoring, practical help and birth support with experienced mums trained as mentors.
- Free maternity and baby goods/needs.

We support our participants from whenever they make contact through to their exit of our program or when their baby turns 1.

Lifeline - Canberra

Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. For over 47 years Lifeline Canberra has provided the Canberra community with 24/7 crisis support via our local 13 11 14 service. Lifeline Canberra crisis supporters are highly skilled volunteers who listen with care and acceptance, whatever the circumstances and provide support and information to people in need.

Canberra ACT 2601

W lifelinecanberra.org.au/

Lifeline - Miriam Vale

part of UnitingCare Community

Miriam Vale QLD 4677

W unitingcareqld.com.au/

Lifeline Central West

Lifeline Central West ( LLCW) provides crisis support through 131114. We have face to face financial counselling and problem gambling counselling as well as hold mental health first aid, suicide intervention, Domestic and family violence training. We are also doing some face to face crisis interventions. we work across regional and remote communities offering support.

Bathurst NSW 2795

W lifelinecentralwest.org.au/

Lifeline Community Recovery - QLD

Every day we’re engaging with people from all walks of life across all ages — older people; those living with a disability; people requiring health care in hospital or at home; children, families and communities; and people facing adversity. Wherever you are and whenever you need us, we’re here to make sure you have the opportunity to live your best life.

Gayndah QLD 4625

W lifeline.org.au

Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD Ltd

Towns include: Toowoomba, Warwick, Dalby, Roma, Charleville, St George.
We are a community based non-government organisation committed to learning and we work across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland area. We are part of Lifeline’s national network of services, and provide a range of services that respond to the needs of families who live here in this region. You might be surprised to know just how many different programs we manage, and the kinds of support we can offer. Hundreds of paid staff and even more volunteers are involved already in making a difference through Lifeline’s activities.

Toowoomba QLD 4350

W lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au/

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury exists to support Australians in times of crisis and to reach out to, and equip individuals and communities to be resilient and suicide safe.

Gordon NSW 2072

W lifelineh2h.org.au/

Lifeline MidCoast

Disaster Recovery
Eclipse (for suicide survivors)
Support after Suicide
Hospital to Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Out of the Shadows
Memorials Services

Life's Little Treasures Foundation

We are a not-for-profit organization supporting families of sick and premature babies.

Lifestyle Connections Association

Registered Disability Provider providing direct support Support Coordination and Plan Management

Lighthouse Foundation

We provide homes and therapeutic care to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness.
Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships and heal from traumatic experiences.

Lightning Ridge Neighbourhood Centre

Generally we provide support and assistance to people in financial crisis including: Immediate financial assistance and/or Material support, such as: emergency relief vouchers, we also have the auspice "Food for families" project, which in some circumstances gives out food parcels from the food for family’s supplies.
Our organisation provides a cheap Community Technology Centre and library for use by the local community.

Lightning Ridge NSW 2834

W lightningridgeneighborhoodcentre.com.au/

Lillian Howell Project Inc

The Lillian Howell Project (Lillian's), founded in 1988, is a specialist homelessness service providing medium to long term 24-hour, on-site gender specific supported housing for up to 13 young women and girls from the ages of 13 to 17 years.

Our approach is one that is underpinned by trauma informed care in a safe and secure setting that builds the capacity of the young women through modelling reliable and consistent behaviours. We pride ourselves in setting a benchmark in high quality, relational based care.

Lillian’s allows the young women and girls to re-establish trust and assuredness, supporting them to complete or further their education, gain employment and progress to independent living.

Over time, we have supported many young women - from those escaping family and domestic violence, to those who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect - to heal, flourish and break the cycle of homelessness.

Various locations around Australia

W lillians.org.au

Lily House

Lily House is a supported accommodation services for young women and their infant children who may be homeless, escaping domestic violence or have recovered from addiction.

Lily House also focuses on young, pregnant women requiring assistance. We provide support enabling mums to give birth to their babies in a loving and save environment, aiding them to establish themselves in the community with the basic skills and support needed to raise a child.

Lily House is based on Christian values and a strength-based approach which aims to bring wholeness to women from all walks of life. The in-house program is holistic, person centered and focuses on mental, emotional, spiritual, social and physical health. We offer women the chance to improve their life and the lives of their children.

Lilydale Baptist Church - The Mustard Tree

The Mustard Tree Op Shop and Cafe is a community ministry of the Lilydale Baptist Church. The Mustard Tree offers comfort, care and community to all. Reaching out to the community with care and provision for physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our foodbank offers groceries and household to those in need at no charge. We run a community lunch weekly that enables all to meet for a free meal and friendship. Our cafe strives to offer homecooked meals, coffee and cakes at an affordable price and our op shop not only provides to those in need but the proceeds all go back into our community care programs.

Lilydale VIC 3140

T 039735 3500

E tmtmanager@lb.org.au

W lb.org.au

Lilydale High School

High School

Lilydale VIC 3140

W lilydalehs.vic.edu.au/

LinC Yarra Valley

We are a network of church and community volunteers who work together to assist people in the Yarra Valley in practical ways.

Lindenow Primary School

Primary school.

Lindenow VIC 3865

W lindenowps.vic.edu.au/

Lindenow South Primary School

Primary school.

Lindenow VIC 3865

W lindenowsthps.vic.edu.au/

LINE Wangaratta Inc.

LINE (LGBTQIA+ In the North East) Wangaratta is a volunteer-led not-for-profit charity that coordinates social inclusion programs and events, aims at connection and support, raises awareness in the community, supports services and businesses to be LGBTQIA+ inclusive and has a vision of change in the north east region.

Link and Launch - Bremer State High School

Link and Launch works with disengaged and disadvantaged young people in low socioeconomic regions of Qld to transition to further education, employment or training after completing school.

Link and Launch - Bundaberg State High School

Link and Launch is a Department of Education Program that is funded to support year 12 completers to transition into a successful pathway once they graduate High School.

Bundaberg Central QLD 4670

W bundabergshs.eq.edu.au/

Link Wentworth Housing

Provides Community Housing and support across NSW

Also provides Specialist Homelessness Services and Together Home homelessness service and range of other support programs primarily in the Nepean Blue Mountains district

Penrith NSW 2750

T 131421

W linkwentworth.org.au

Linking Communities Network Ltd

Linking Communities Network Ltd aims to ensure people who are homeless or at risk are supported to achieve safe and stable housing in the community.

Griffith NSW 2680

W lcn.org.au/

Lions Club - Cranbourne

non profit. 100% funds raised goes back into community. Lions seek out where there is a need and develop a project to serve that need.
*Youth(mentoring, public speaking, helping schools, Art competition)
*Environment( clean ups,
*Collecting, ( stamps, xrays, cans, glasses,)
*Health (support disability's, eye site testing, skin cancer testing, )
*collect children and teen books to give away free to those in need for free.
* Other ( support farmers need for feed, sight - ride for sight, donations to local needs

Lions Club Nunawading

Lions Clubs are part of community life, in the cities and in the country. Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive Logo, the trademark of our International Association, and the motto 'We Serve'.
Lions Australia is part of an international association, filled with people who are joined by the common desire to make their communities better, by using their creativity, enthusiasm and energy whilst at the same time enjoying friendship and social activities with their fellow Lions.

Lions Club of Geurie

Lions Club of Geurie is the managing lions club for drought disaster relief in our district which covers 1/3 of the state of New South Wales. We have been assisting farmers in drought for almost 2 1/2 years To date we have donated over 15,000 bales of hay, food hampers, supermarket cash cards, fuel cards, dog food, lick blocks, clothing and bottled soft drinks and water. We have distributed in excess of $4 million dollars to date and hold 2 hay distribution days each month when farmers receive the items mentioned above.

Lions Club of Logan South East Inc

We serve. We help where help is needed in our own community and around the world.

Lismore Baptist Church

We are Lismore Baptist Church, a collective of imperfect people living in and around Lismore following and serving our perfect creator God and seeking to orient our whole lives around the person of Jesus.

Lismore NSW 2480

T 0411413547

W lismorebaptist.org.au

Lismore Central Council of St Vincent de Paul NSW

The St Vincent de Paul Society's members and volunteers reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. Members and volunteers assist people in need and do not discriminate against cultural, religious or political beliefs.

Lismore NSW 2480

W vinnies.org.au/

Lismore City Council

Local government providing core infrastructure and services to Lismore and surrounds. Key provider in the flood recovery response.

Lismore South Public School

We provide a safe, challenging learning environment, where students and teachers share a love of learning.

Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre Ltd

Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre Ltd is an NFP community services organisation with registered charity status that provides services to the Lithgow LGA from birth to end of life. Our community is vulnerable with our current SEIFA rating of 923 in our CBD to 793 in Bowenfels our social housing area.
Our current services has seen an increase in demand for food rescue, emergency relief vouchers, family support services - mental health support, social isolation and aged support, disability services and young people engagement. We are working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and the CALD community to foster integration and a sense of connectedness. We have a community hub in Bowenfels where we reach out to the local community by providing a homework centre, weekly women's morning tea, food rescue, monthly BBQ's for young people and our sports scholarship programs. We have community conversations and work to fulfil the needs and aspirations of our local community.

Lithgow NSW 2790

W linc.org.au/

Little Haven Cooloola / Sunshine Coast Palliative Care Inc

Little Haven Palliative Care is a not for profit public benevolent institution and registered charity providing compassionate and professional palliative care to people that are dying and their families and friends in the Gympie and surrounding area.
A free at home hospice service, Little Haven supports about 400 people and their families annually.
Palliative care provides for the well being of a person with terminal illness, working to ensure dignity, peace and comfort for the person over the duration of his/her illness.
Palliative care is also concerned with the family and carers of the person with terminal illness, supporting them in the role in caring for the ill person and also dealing with their grief during the illness and after the bereavement.
Our team of Nurses, Social Workers, Volunteers and Complimentary therapists working in cooperation with the to offer comprehensive support for the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the individual and their family.

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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