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Golf Programs Australia Incorporated

A Not for Profit Association established 2015 to support the Development of Specialty Golf Programs for people with intellectual disabilities, mental health, aged and at risk.

Good Hope Men's Service

Provide crisis accommodation to single males who are experiencing or at risk or homelessness.

Maryborough QLD 4650

T 07 4123 1845

E infoqld@chl.org.au

W chl.org.au

Good Neighbours Australia

As a charity, we support children and communities, often living in vulnerable conditions. Good Neighbours Australia aims to gather support and donors to assist our community-based programs designed to save and improve the lives of the world's most disadvantaged and vulnerable citizens through our seasonal campaigns, as well as child sponsorship and community support programs. We place particular emphasis on supporting the Australian community we are based in as well as the international communities in need.
Good Neighbours Australia’s mission is to foster inclusive community development and child protection. We respect the human rights of those suffering from poverty, disasters and oppression, and help them to achieve self-reliance by enabling them to rebuild their hope.

Good Omen Goodeze

'Good Omen Goodeze’ (GoG) is a local volunteer charity craft group providing knitted, crocheted and sewn lap rugs, quilts, beanies, bed socks, hospital gowns and many other comfort items to the Canberra Hospital and Health Services since May 2017. This includes patients of all ages and in all areas including ICU, crisis and end of life care. Blankets and other goods are also offered to grieving families in the case of their loved one’s passing and to families or individuals in need of warmth or comfort. All our ‘Goodeze’ are created using generous donations from our volunteers and the public. We have people of all ages and walks of life involved, from primary school and high school student programs, to community services, health practitioners, business people and retirees. GOG is fully endorsed by the Canberra Hospital Foundation.

Evatt ACT 2617

W goodomengoodeze.org.au

Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand - Brimbank

Good Shepherd in Melbourne Victoria is based across several locations. At the Brimbank Office we offer the following services:
- Family Violence case management and support to women and children who are escaping or are at risk of family violence.
- parenting and family support through our Integrated Family Services Program.
- Housing casemanagement, support and advocacy for young people aged between 16 and 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Safe, Strong and Connected. Support and information about family violence and the effects to women incarcerated at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
- School Focused Youth Service. Support, advocacy, interventions and capacity building for 13 schools (primary and secondary) in the Brimbank LGA.
- Building Blocks. Young Mums Playgroup
- Parents Under Pressure and Early Intervention Program. Therapeutic parenting program.

Keilor Downs VIC 3038

W goodshep.org.au

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Good Money

No Interest Loans, financial counselling, affordable insurance

Southport QLD 4215

T 1300 006 616

W goodshep.org.au/

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Gordon Park

Our purpose

To enable fullness of life for women, girls and families experiencing disadvantage.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Marrickville

Good Shepherd is Australia's oldest and longest-running not-for-profit that specifically supports women, girls and families.

Goodna Streetlife Inc

We house and help all homeless and famines in need we run a community relief shop and have a alcohol free bar and restaurant
We are self funded by an op shop

Goodness Enterprises

We are a registered NFP that runs traineeships, a church, a food coop, a conservation area, social housing and a community cafe and a drive in theatre.

Goodooga Central school

Central School

Goodooga NSW 2838

W goodooga-c.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Goodstart Early Learning

We are a Not for profit early learning service providing early years education for children from birth to school age.

Ballajura WA 6066

W goodstart.org.au/

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd

Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in family and child wellbeing.

Roma QLD 4455

T 0746230548

W goolburri.rg.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - St George

Provide assistance to families that are at risk or are in the child protection system.
partner with Child Safety to provide this best outcomes for our families.

St George QLD 4487

T 07 46379953

W goolburri.org.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - Toowoomba

Delivering comprehensive primary health, family well-being and aged care services, responsive to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Non-Indigenous people, families and communities within the Goolburri service areas.

East Toowoomba QLD 4350

W goolburri.org.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Dalby

Family & Child Wellbeing Program values and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by providing a range of services to strengthen family and community relationships while protecting the vulnerable and those at risk.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goolburri.org.au/

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Goondiwindi

We are Goolburri Family and Child Wellbeing Program. Our office is in Goondiwindi and we support families who have been referred to us from different organisations or they have self referred. We currently cover from Goondiwindi to Talwood, Goondiwindi to Yelarbon and Inglewood, Goondiwindi to Texas, Goondiwindi to Boggabilla and Toomelah. We basically service all small towns that are within an hours drive from Goondiwindi. North, South, East and West.

Goondiwindi QLD 4390

W goolburri.org.au

Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation

We are a not for profit Noongar community resource centre. We provide information and assistance to the Noongar community on a range of matters from Centrelink queries
to referral to legal advice. Each person who comes to our service has problems or issues so different that we deal with the majority of them through advocating, negotiating and
mediating on their behalf with govenment and non government agencies. We also run a women's and men's group by providing a place for them to gather and undertake activities, for example arts and crafts, sewing, wood work and social support. We run the Benang Suicide Prevention Program which is a community education program. The purpose of
Benang is to bring awareness about suicide and also provide community members with knowledge and skills to recognise suicidal behaviours and administer help to a person in
emotional distress until professional help arrives.We provide emergency relief through our Empty Pantry project.

Goondir Health Services

Goondir Health Services is a non-profit organization. Wewww provide Health as well as Programs, we are located in Dalby, Oakey St George and Chinchilla. We provide Programs to all these communities. I work with the Big Buddy Program which is Participants aged between 12 to 17 we do a lot of cooking programs and provide personal items for the children that are in need most of the time. Wandir Gundi is a playgroup which young mothers can go CDP is cultural group where they do paintings and make Aboriginal art works. I also work with the ER Program, which is emergency relief for families, we go to Brisbane once a week and pick up food from Second bite, Fairshare and Foodbank we offer the community food hampers once a week, the numbers have grown over the years. We also help parents getting their children to school supplying books, pencils, bags, and there uniforms any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goondir.org.au/

Goora Gan Steiner School

Goora Gan Steiner School is nestled in bush land by the beach of stunning Agnes Water, Southern Great Barrier Reef. Brought to life by a team of passionate parents and community members, this pioneering school is accredited for P-6, has started with students in P-2 and is growing daily. We are so grateful to be offering such a beautiful, holistic education to the children of our community.

Agnes Water QLD 4677

W gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/

Gordon Community Centre

Partnership between Lanyon Valley Anglican Church and Anglicare. Programs include Lanyon Food Pantry, English Classes, Playgroup, Community Morning Tea and Community Garden.

Gordon ACT 2906

W welovelanyon.com/community

Gosford Regional Community Services inc.

We are based on the NSW Central Coast, near Gosford. We are a local Neighbourhood organisation that provides a wide range of services and assistance to our local community in times of need. Our Motto is Working Together to Build Resilient Communities. We work in partnership with a range of other like minded organisations.

Gosnells Community Legal Centre

Family Law, Financial Counselling, Tenancy Advocacy, Criminal Injuries Compensation

Gosnells WA 6110

W gosclc.com.au/

Got Your Back Sista

Got Your Back Sista empowers women to thrive after leaving domestic violence. We are focused on providing services within the Hunter, Central Coast and Taree Regions.

1. BEGIN AGAIN PROGRAM - helping women and children setup a safe home by providing furniture, white goods and household items, plus food and personal care items.

2. RISE UP AND THRIVE PROGRAM – consists of workshops and a support group that aims to help women gain the confidence, support and skills to achieve personal goals and/or to re-enter the workforce.

3. STAND TALL SISTA PROGRAM - a women's/teens 10-week Self-Defence course that aims to give women the techniques & skills they need to protect themselves and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.

4. WOW PROGRAM – partnering with TAFE NSW this program provides a pathway to further study and/or employment by teaching basic computer and admin skills.

Goulburn Multicultural Centre

Goulburn Multicultural Centre asssists people from diverse cultural backgrounds to live harmoniously in Goulburn and 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

Bannaby NSW 2580

W qmlc.org.au/

Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Network (GMLLEN)

GMLLEN is funded by the Victorian Department of Education & Training to support young people by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes.
GMLLEN works with Industry to source a range of school - industry engagement opportunities within the local government areas, (Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Moira Shires), that are tailored to local priorities and support students to expand their knowledge and skills of local industries to enhance effective pathway decisions, as well as increasing their work readiness capabilities.
GMLLEN have a particular focus on young people at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged, from education and training and are not in meaningful employment.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 0413438289

E gmllen@gmllen.com.au

W gmllen.com.au/

Goulburn Options Incorporated

Has provided disability supports for over 40 years in Seymour and surrounds. We provide supports in home, in the community and within our group programs spaces.

Goulburn Valley Health

GV Health offers many Not for profit services such as Adult Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services, Child and Adolescences Mental Health. just to name a few.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 03 5832 2322

W gvhealth.org.au

GP Down South - Bunbury

GP down south is a not-for-profit community organisation providing health and wellbeing services in the Peel regions and the South West of WA since 1994.
We provide culturally appropriate care for individuals, youth and families in the areas of general health, mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and chronic disease management. Strengthened by partnerships with community organisations, we provide outreach services and forge strong links across our communities to deliver care, referrals, and expert help where it is needed most.

GP Down South - Busselton

Deliver Mental Health and Chronic Conditions care services for the community living in the South West region of WA including place based services in Manjimup, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Collie and Harvey and other areas via telehealth.

Busselton WA 6280

T 08 9754 3662

W gpdownsouth.com.au/

GP Down South - Peel Health Hub

Provide Health program for the community rural & remote in South West and Peel region

Mandurah WA 6210

W gpdownsouth.com.au

GP Down South Manjimup

The organisation is a not-for-profit community service providing health and wellbeing services across the southwest of WA

Manjimup WA 6258

T 0897712260

W gpdownsouth.com.au/

Gracehouse

Gracehouse is a church in Slacks Creek, Qld. We have a few programs reaching out to the community around us and a big heart for the children in our community.
Our church building used the be a Salvation Army church for 18 years. People in the area still walk in on a weekly basis for help, which we happily provide.

GraceLife

GraceLife is a charity/ not-for-profit community-based church in three locations, Malaga & Ellenbrook in Western Australia and most recently Livingston in Zambia. Each location operates as a community centre and is used seven days a week. From each of our WA locations, a government accredited alternative learning program is provided for at-risk teens with the aim to support them in achieving year ten graduation or higher. An inclusive youth program also runs from each of these locations providing a safe place for young people to meet, seek help and have fun. All community initiatives are designed to support those in need without exception.

Malaga WA 6090

W gracelife.com.au

Graham House Community Centre Inc

Graham House Community Centre has for 28 years been providing holistic assistance and nurturing the strengths of individuals and the community to empower them to meet their own needs. We provide emergency relief to people with immediate financial crisis situations, DV work with men by providing an education program that provides participants with information and practical tools which can help to change the values, beliefs and behaviours that support and are at the foundation of the participants use of violence. Family Support and parenting programs for families or individuals, Drought Support for farmers and programs for community members with activities such as Community Forums, Broadband for Seniors, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Book Club, and others that foster a sense of belonging to the community. We also offer Transport Service for people with a frailty that prevents them using conventional private or public transport and are transport disadvantaged and social support.

Murgon QLD 4605

W grahamhouse.org.au

Grampians Community Health

Grampians Community Health is based in the Grampians - Wimmera region of western Victoria. Over 200 staff provide counselling and support services, specialising in aged, NDIS, disability, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, family violence, counselling, health promotion, chronic disease management and youth services.

Stawell VIC 3380

T 0353587400

E gch@gch.org.au

W gch.org.au/

Grampians Health Ballarat

Grampians Health Ballarat is the main public referral health service to the Grampians region of Victoria, with a catchment population of over 250,000 people. A teaching, training and research provider, we deliver care across all health settings, including: in home, community programs, aged care and all hospital admissions.

Ballarat VIC 3350

T 0353204000

W bhs.org.au/

Grand Pacific Health

Various health services including headspace.

Wollongong NSW 2500

W gph.org.au/

Grand Pacific Health - Batemans Bay

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a not-for profit, primary health care organisation, whose services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal Health and chronic disease management. Our vision is for equitable health care – where access to affordable, quality and culturally appropriate health services does not depend on where you live, or your background.

Batemans Bay NSW 2536

T 0428308864

E sgillies@gph.org.au

W gph.org.au

Grand Pacific Health - HASI

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a not-for-profit NGO supporting our local communities and their wellbeing.
The HASI program is a government funded mental health recovery service. Under GPH we service the Shoalhaven region and support participants who live with severe and persistent mental health illnesses.
GPH is already noted on this site, however our program is not yet registered/listed.

Grandcarers SA

Established in 2002, Grandparents for Grandchildren SA Inc (GFGSA) is a largely volunteer organisation committed to supporting grandparent and kinship carers who are the primary carers of children, those who have concerns about the safety and welfare of their grandchildren and those who are experiencing alienation.

Our volunteers provide a listening ear and practical, effective advice and support through a shared belief is that all children have the right to feel safe, secure and loved, and to know from whom and where they came.

GFGSA assists grandcarers and kinship carers (including alienated Grandparents) by providing unique support services including:
o Emotional and peer support through our 'village' meeting groups
o Practical advice and agency referrals
o Telephone hotline staffed by volunteers
o Financial supplements towards education needs
o Sector Advocacy

Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre

The organisation has been in operation since 1986 and is funded under a range of programs by the Queensland Department of Communities & the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to conduct the following activities:

Support people in crisis
Provide quality community resources, information and referral
Assess community needs, initiate, facilitate and sponsor projects
Auspice community groups and support volunteers
Liaise and network with business, government and non-government agencies and services at local, regional, State and national levels in pursuit of the organisation’s objectives.

Stanthorpe QLD 4380

W mysd.com.au/cds

Gravesend Public School

Providing education to students through drought and currently the coronavirus pandemic.

Gravesend NSW 2401

W gravesend-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Greater Bendigo City Council

Local government is responsible for the relief and recovery of affected communities following an event. For example, the October floods.

Various locations around Australia

T 1300 002 642

W bendigo.vic.gov.au/

Greater Dandenong Community Health Service - Monash Health

Community Based NFP providing Allied health services to people with permanent disabilities and those with chronic health conditions and the aged. Part of Greater Dandenong Community Health Service Dandenong.

Greater Shepparton Foundation

Greater Shepparton Foundation (GSF) is part of a proud, resilient and innovative community, however our people have been hit hard by recent floods, impacting some of the most disadvantaged cohorts of our community.

GSF is recognised as a trusted local philanthropic hub. We truly listen, learn and connect with local expertise and identify ways to strengthen and support our most vulnerable.

Greater Shepparton Lighthouse

Greater Shepparton Lighthouse was created in response to community concern about poor outcomes and persistent disadvantage and in 2014 was established to activate the whole community to wrap around and support our young people to realise their full potential and thrive.

Lighthouse is using an army of volunteers, data, collaboration, innovation and system thinking to support children every step of their trajectory, from conception to career.

We start by listening deeply, carefully unpacking the issues impacting on young people and their families and co-designing unique local solutions. Lighthouse taps into and aligns resources within our community and beyond to address issues such as social isolation, disadvantage and poor school engagement with a focus on the most pressing need such as food and safe spaces. It’s hard to learn if you are hungry. We also play a strong role in advocacy, lobbying, coordinating, partnering and delivering initiatives.

Kialla VIC 3631

W gslp.com.au

Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service

Medical service based in Mt Druitt providing a range of clinical and social and emotional well-being programs to the Aboriginal community. Please note that our service is auspiced by Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service,.

Mount Druitt NSW 2770

W gwahs.net.au

Green Connect

We employ former refugees and young people to do environmental work, helping them in what is usually their first job in Australia (or at all) and supporting them to transition into mainstream employment.

Port Kembla NSW 2505

W communityresources.org.au/

Greenhills Neighbourhood House

We are a not for profit, registered charity that is a community house in Greensborough, Melbourne.
We have 3 streams of business and the one we need LOTS of help with is our food relief. We are feeding well over 200 people from our FREE food relief room and need equipment and resources to keep it running.

Greensborough VIC 3088

T 03 94359287

E admin@ghnh.org.au

W ghnh.org.au

Grey Street Hostel - AHL

Provides support and accommodation to First Nations secondary education students living away from home for school.

Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service

Provides a range of primary health services and mental health/social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities within the Western Riverina region of NSW. Target groups are all Aboriginal people and their families living within our service area, with specific programs for youth, Elders, Stolen Generation (Social & Emotional Wellbeing), Substance addiction, allied health and primary health care.

Griffith NSW 2680

T 0269620025

W griffithams.org.au

Griffith Community Centre

The Griffith Community Centre provides quick and easy access to information, including web-based information, about local services and resources to individuals and community groups.We assist individuals to build connections with appropriate services, community supports and informal social networks and increase their safety and resilience by allowing them to address issues in the early stages.

Griffith NSW 2680

W gycc.org.au/

Griffith Meals on Wheels

Griffith Meals on Wheels offers a Hampers of Hope program that is focused on reducing food waste and helping people in need.

Griffith NSW 2680

W griffithmealsonwheels.org.au/

Griffith University

Griffith University offers opportunities for long-term aged care residents who are lonely and isolated to participate in activities that connect them with 3rd year students studying and interested in the challenges confronting the elderly. One of the services involves students individually spending 1 to 2 hours per week meeting with their resident and recording their life story/biography over an 8-10 week period.

Grovely State School

It is an independent public school. At Grovely State School our students are encouraged to participate and actively engage in all facets of school life in a nurturing, value based and caring environment.

Arana Hills QLD 4054

W grovelyss.eq.edu.au/

Growing Early Minds

We’re a caring and compassionate community based, not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of growing the potential of children, families and communities.
With 70 years’ experience, we have strong track record of successfully working with families and children to unlock their full potential. From humble beginnings in Western Sydney we’ve continued to grow with the communities we support, and we’re now expanding across NSW to provide support to more people as one of the leading providers in community services.
Growing Potential engages in Early Childhood Services, Therapeutic Services, Indigenous Services, Training Services and Family Services.

Blacktown NSW 2148

W growingpotential.org.au/

Gruyere Primary School

Primary School

Gruyere VIC 3770

W gruyereps.vic.edu.au/

Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation

Gugan Gulwan is an Aboriginal youth centre located in the ACT suburb of Wanniassa that provides programs and services across the ACT and surrounding region. Gugan Gulwan works within the community through a range of programs/services including case management that go well beyond the services provided by most youth centres. They include a Drug and Alcohol program, a Child, Youth and Family Support Program, Reconnect Program to support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Gugan Gulwan gives support to parents and the family unit, focusing on skills development for young people.

Wanniassa ACT 2903

T 0262968900

W gugan-gulwan.com.au

Guide Dogs NSW

Service provider for people who are visually impaired including:
orientation and mobility , independent living, workplace support, life transition, early childhood, children and teenagers and social skills

Newcastle NSW 2300

W guidedogs.com.au/home

Gulargambone Central School P & C

The P&C supports the school and it's students to ensure that a quality, rounded education is afforded by by all children in Gulargambone. Gulargambone Central School has 85% indigenous students and is in the bottom 1% of socioeconomically of all schools in Australia. This makes the role of the P&C at extremely important.

Gulargambone NSW 2828

T 0268251205

W gulargambo-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

Gulargambone Preschool

Gulargambone Preschool is a not-for-profit community run preschool that provides education and care for children aged three to five years in and around our community. We have around 60% enrollments that identify at Indigenous and the majority of all other children are from farming families. It is a beautiful preschool that relies on state government funding to operate and a volunteer parent committee. We have been operating since 1975 and are currently in the process of building a brand new preschool thanks to funding. We provide support for parents and families and ensure children have access to services such as speech, occupational therapy, eyesight screeners and hearing screeners.

Gunawirra Limited

Gunawirra is a not-for-profit PBI organisation made up of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal professionals and specialists working side by side for Aboriginal young women, men and their children from the ages of 0 to 5.

Rozelle NSW 2039

W gunawirra.org.au

Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Non profit community centre

Gundagai NSW 2722

W gncinc.org.au/

Gundala Kindergarten

Indigenous not for profit kindergarten

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative ltd

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd is an independent community based not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that was founded by a group of volunteers from the local Aboriginal community of the Victorian South West region in 1979. From humble beginnings to long-term vision of our community has driven the organisation as the primary provider of social, health and cultural services in our region.

Gungahlin Child & Family Centre

Child and Family Centres sit within the Community Services Directorate (CSD) portfolio.

Child and Family Centres are a service system that aims to:
•Positively influence the developmental pathways and life trajectory of children
•Build capacity and resiliency of families to support their children
•Strengthen the linkages and connections of families to supportive communities

The work of the Child and Family Centres in the Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and West Belconnen communities contributes to the fulfilment of the ACT Government’s vision for all people to reach their potential, make a contribution and share the benefits of an inclusive community (Canberra Social Plan, 2011).

Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Provides long Term Indigenous housing, State and Federal government agencies services to the Cooktown, Wujal Wujal, Lakeland and Hopevale communities. Human services, a healing house, Men's Shed and an Enterprise Arm, Regards Greg

Cooktown QLD 4895

T 0740695412

W gungarde.com

Gunida Gunyah Aboriginal Corporation

Gunida Gunyah provides secure affordable housing and support to tenants who need it most, as they get back on their feet.
We provide a range of programs and services designed to enhance the lives of our people, including those who are ageing, disabled, have been recently incarcerated or have suffered domestic abuse.


Gunnedah NSW 2380

W gunidagunyah.com.au

Gunnedah and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc

The Chamber is involved in representing the business community to local and state (and occasionally federal) governments, providing representation on a number of committees and on a variety of issues.

WHAT ACTIVITIES IS THE CHAMBER INVOLVED IN?
Regular networking events
Presentation of a variety of seminars each year on topics ranging from business management to staff development.
Advocacy

Gunnedah NSW 2380

W gunnedah.org.au/about-us/

Gunnedah Family Support

We aim to provide a professional and confidential service that offers support, information and practical assistance to adults, children, young people and families in the Gunnedah Local Government Area.

Gunnedah NSW 2380

W gunnedahfamilysupport.org.au/

Gunya Meta Inc

Gunya Meta Inc is a non-profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation, run by local Logan City community members. They have 100% Indigenous staff.
We facilitate many different programs and activities to help strengthen our community.
We work inside and outside the school gates for our Mob.
we run workshops and camps. We work closely with our Elders and our partners.

Logan Central QLD 4114

W facebook.com/gunyametainc/

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services

Primary Health Care - Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

Guthrie House

Guthrie House Co-operative Incorporated is a not-for-profit transitional service for women, including women with babies in their full-time care. Guthrie House is the only service of its kind that supports women who have a history of alcohol and other drug abuse and current involvement in the criminal justice system. This can include release from a correctional centre on a community-based sentence such as a Parole Order, Probation Order, Drug Court Order or Intensive Correction Order.

Various locations around Australia

T (02) 9564 5977

E info@guthriehouse.com

W guthriehouse.com/

Guyra Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Provides information, referral, advocacy and support to whole of community

Gympie Community Place

Gympie Community Place is the local Gympie community centre or neighbourhood centre.

Everyone is welcome at Gympie Community Place....and our slogan is “Our Place – Your Space” Gympie Community Place has been providing support to the local community for over 25 years and we pride ourselves in providing the community with a wide range of supporting services, groups and activities. We run services and programs with a focus on supporting those most vulnerable in our community – those who might need a helping hand. We strongly support ‘community’ engagement and encourage everyone to get involved in our local community.

Gympie QLD 4570

W gcp.org.au

Gympie Flexible Learning Centre

Gympie Flexible Learning Centre provides a place for young people disenfranchised by mainstream education systems, to re-engage with a holistic and flexible learning experience.

Gympie QLD 4570

T (07) 5343 4009

W ereafsn.edu.au/

Gympie Meals on Wheels

We provide meals to the elderly and infirm in the community. From January 2020 we will also be running a soup kitchen for the homeless in Gympie.

Gympie Special School

Gympie Special School is located within the township of Gympie. The school is an Education Queensland facility that provides educational programs for students from Prep through to Grade 12. We believe that the key to student success is to work with caregivers and specialist support staff to ensure that curriculum programs develop in response to children's individual needs. Our educational programs are founded on the Australian Curriculum with a wide range of support strategies and technologies embedded to maximise opportunities for student success.


We believe that the key to student success is to work with caregivers and specialist support staff to ensure that curriculum programs develop in response to children's individual needs. Our educational programs are founded on the Australian Curriculum with a wide range of support strategies and technologies embedded to maximise opportunities for student success.

Gympie QLD 4570

W gympiespecs.eq.edu.au/

H2H Community Services Inc

At hearts to homes we aim to provide personalised
support to enable people in becoming more independent and happier within their home and community. We focus on ensuring quality homecare services to our participants by placing their needs at the forefront of what we do.

Habitat for Humanity Australia

Habitat for Humanity Australia has several programs to support low-income families and vulnerable groups access safe shelter. These programs include building homes or shelters, shelter renovation through our Brush With Kindness volunteer program, disaster risk reduction and response such as our Bushfire Recovery and Resilience program. All our programs engage volunteers to help our partner families. Habitat for Humanity Australia currently operates in NSW, QLD, VIC and SA.

Habitat for Humanity Australia is part of Habitat for Humanity, an international not-for-profit which originated in Georgia, United States in 1976. Habitat for Humanity began as a grassroots effort driven by the vision of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The housing organisation has since grown to become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. Since then it has been our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Habitat for Humanity South Australia

Habitat for Humanity build homes for low income families as well as assist with disaster relief and home maintenance project in the community.

Broadview SA 5083

W habitat.org.au/

Habitat for Humanity Victoria

HFH globally believes in building strength, resilience and community through shelter. In Australia we provide a pathway for people on low incomes and in housing stress into house ownership. We also assist those affected by natural disasters and the disadvantaged to remain in their own homes with minor repairs.

Hair Aid Inc.

Hair Aid Community Cuts (HACCs) are run around Australia all year long. This is a free service where volunteer Hair dressers work with organisations that are already supporting people in need in our communities. We work with organisations are supporting those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, migrant groups, long-term unemployed, or those just experiencing a tough time. Our volunteer hairdressers attend different locations every 4 to 6 weeks and give up 2 to 3 hours at their time to provide free haircuts for those need. We have 26 locations in Australia currently

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W hairaid.org.au

Hambledon House Community Centre - Cairns Regional Council

The Hambledon House Community Centre, located in Edmonton in Cairns, provides activities, programs and supports for children and families. In partnership with local services and community groups, the centre delivers activities that promote social connectedness and are a universal access point for individuals and families to get help and support.

Hampton Park Primary School

Hampton Park Primary originally opened in 1955. The school is located in pleasant tree filled grounds with ovals, play areas and equipment for all age levels. There is an Early Childhood building that was built in 2010 giving rooms for the Kindergarten and two Pre Primary classes. Future plans are to build a nature based playground.

The school has a strong focus on explicit teaching, in particular the numeracy and literacy areas. Staff monitor student progress to ensure all children are achieving at their personal best.

There are various sporting facilities at the school including a large oval, two new fully enclosed basketball/ netball courts plus an enclosed undercover area. The school also boasts a well - equipped music room and plans are in place to convert the art room into a Science/Art room. The school offers Mandarin lessons for Years 1-6.

Morley WA 6062

W hamptonparkps.wa.edu.au/

Hands and Feet Inc.

We work with local churches to empower then to distribute the food that we supply to people in their local communities that are struggling to put food on the table. We operate in 4 states in Australia; Sydney, WA, SA and Queensland.

Hands Off Foundation

Hands Off Foundation is a local charity servicing Eastern, South Eastern, Inner City Victoria, as well as the Mornington Peninsula. We provide support to survivors of sexual assault and family violence. We provide financial assistance for groceries, clothing, petrol, school supplies, social activities, self care activities, gym memberships, homewares etc - essentially anything that may assist them with healing. We accompany each request for financial assistance with a care package that contains mindfulness items, self care items, anxiety relievers, hygiene products etc - i.e. mindfulness colouring, writing journals, soft blankets, toiletries, sudoku books, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, fidget cubes/spinners, stress balls, wallets, drink bottles, face masks, toys, teddy bears - the list goes on! We are linked in with government organisations including Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA), Monash Health, Sacred Heart Mission and Salvation Army, and this is where we get all of our referrals

Hannah's House

Hannah's House is a Western Australia based organisation with a mission to provide vital support for children with life-limiting and complex conditions, as well as their families, enabling them to live their best quality of life.

We focus on helping children and families live their best quality of life from diagnosis through to recovery or bereavement and beyond.

Harding Miller Education Foundation

The Harding Miller Education Foundation is an Australian charity with DGR1, TCC status. We supply educational scholarships for Australian girls with high academic potential in public high schools across Australia who are experiencing disadvantage to help them build pathways to tertiary education, helping to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Objects of HNC Inc':
(a) Facilitate a working relationship between all levels of Government other NGO's & the Community of Harlaxton & other areas of Toowoomba as needs arise.
(b) Develop programs that address Community needs and implement with support from the other Agencies.
(c) Provide Emergency Support in areas of Food Parcels & Fruit & Vegetable boxes & emergency Transport.
(d)Financial support in the form of shopping vouchers and other emergency relief and assistance as capacity allows.
(e) Develop, initiate, and support events that encourage community gatherings, information sessions & general community wellbeing.
(f) Develop and support youth diversionary tactics both in-house and with other agencies.
(g) Provide opportunities for & assist in training and employment opportunities for both the youth and elderly members of the community.
(h) To reduce Social Isolation & loneliness and enhance multicultural integration for seniors, the disabled & homeless

Harlaxton QLD 4350

T 0746392868

W facebook.com/Harlaxtonnc/

Harman Foundation Limited

For the last seven years, Harman Foundation has been assisting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australians battling their unique struggle. We serve them by providing support services to victims of domestic violence and family hardships, running a Women and their children refuge , Food drives and essentials through our 24/7 Help Line 1800 116 675. We are striving to alleviate human suffering caused by death and trauma, incarceration, mental health, disability and poverty. We offer multifaith Chaplaincy services to the NSW prison and local hospitals.

Harmony Primary School

Within the Harmony Primary School community there a quite a few families who are marginalised, and who are socially and economically vulnerable. Many of these families have a single parent looking after 3 or 4 children. Two families have a parent in prison, and four families have recently experienced the death of one parent. Two families currently have a parent battling serious cancer which has drastically reduced their income.

Atwell WA 6164

W harmonyps.wa.edu.au/

Harris Park Community Centre Inc.

Harris Park Community Centre strives to provide support and assistance to the local community by offering information, advocacy and appropriate referrals. Aiming to address the impact of isolation and disadvantage within peoples lives, our community centre is a place for all. Offering a variety of programs and services relevant to needs of our community, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Harrison School

Preschool to year 10

Harrison ACT 2914

T (02) 6142 2200

W harrison.act.edu.au/

Hartley Lifecare

Hartley Lifecare is a local and specialised disability service that has provided high quality residential, recreational, respite, transport and community services for children and adults with physical and complex disabilities since 1962. Hartley Lifecare is focused on making a difference for people living with disability, their families and carers within the ACT and surrounding region.

We believe that while disability changes lives forever, it does not have to stop a person from participating in their community or diminish their quality of life. With special, intensive ongoing support, people with physical and complex disabilities lead fulfilling lives.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
• Centre-based child and adult-specific 24 hour respite care program
• Long term residential care
• Independent living skills program
• Recreational and respite programs and specialised transport service
• Assistive Technology Program
• Acquired Brain Injury information service

Harvest Rain Christian Care

We are a not-for-profit community organisation. Recently we have been a recovery centre for flood affected people in the Ipswich Qld community providing hot meals, lunch packs and food hampers to flooded areas. Items such as toiletries, second hand clothing, furniture and white goods which were so generously donated by many of our local supporters, were able to be distributed to those affected. Our regular services involve a food co-op providing low cost food hampers with free bread, fruit and veg when available. It is our intention to continue assisting as many disadvantaged people as possible.

Harvey Community Resource Centre

We provide community and development support opportunities, i.e. Noongar Language & Culture Program, Ready for Work Program, Multicultural Social Support Group, referrals to hardship services, referrals to service providers for financial counselling, room hire to community groups and professional services for the purpose of outreach, exam supervision for Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, volunteering and work experience opportunities, information sessions and workshops related to access and inclusion.

Harvey WA 6220

W harveycrc.com.au

Havannah House Ministries Incorporated

Havannah House is a not for profit, charitable organisation which provides support for people in need. This includes:
* emergency and/or temporary accommodation
* food relief
* advocacy and life skills learning
* counselling services and referral to other agencies

Forbes NSW 2871

W havannahhouse.org.au/

Havelock Housing Association Inc.

Havelock Housing provides affordable accommodation for people on low incomes and is the ACT's largest Community Housing provider.
Havelock Housing Association is based on a community-housing model. A model whereby not-for-profit community organisations seek to provide long term, safe, secure, affordable and appropriate housing which:
- Encourages and maximizes opportunities for tenants to assume control over their home and environment through participation in management.
- Is flexible and responsive and respectful of individual rights.
- Contributes to the development of communities

Turner ACT 2612

W havelock.asn.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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