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Jupiter Mosman Housing Company Ltd

Provide immediate supported accommodation to men , women and children

Various locations around Australia

T 0747877173

E jupiterns@bigpond.com

W jupitermosman.com.au/

Just Home Margaret River Inc

Just Home Margaret River is a grassroots volunteer movement for housing justice in the Margaret River region. We are led by community members with current or previous experience of homelessness, in solidarity and partnership with community members concerned about injustice. Our goal is that everyone has access to appropriate, accessible, low cost, secure and sustainable housing or shelter.

Our vision is secure, stable shelter for all.

Our mission is to promote and facilitate appropriate secure and sustainable housing and shelter for people experiencing homelessness. We participate in advocacy and activism that promotes community health, care and wellbeing regarding housing related self-determination.
Just Home’s activities
Just Home has a 10-year Community Action Plan for Housing Justice, which includes the Housing Advocacy Project, A part-time Housing Advocacy Officer.

Margaret River WA 6285

W justhome.org

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network delivers health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems, across community, inpatient and custodial settings.

Matraville NSW 2036

W justicehealth.nsw.gov.au

Justice Support Centre

Justice Support Centre is a community organisation that provides free domestic violence and legal services to people in Sydney. We support thousands of people each year, in South West Sydney and local courts in City of Sydney, Waverley and the Inner West.

Liverpool NSW 2170

T 0296017777

E info@jsc.org.au

W jsc.org.au

K.I.D.S Foundation

Keeping children safe, creating a better life for those living with serious trauma, injury and burns.
Prevention programs educate & empower children to build a strong sense of identity and wellbeing so that they can keep themselves and others safe while allowing them to be kids. Educating children through the SeeMore Safety Program is our focus.

Recovery programs support children with horrific injuries & trauma caused by burns, accidents, dog attacks, crime, neglect, abuse & environmental events. We support young survivors, and their families to cope with physical and emotional after-effects of living with life-changing injuries. Programs include injury/trauma recovery camps, leadership workshops and the National Burn Survivors Network’.

Advocacy work gives children a voice & agency in their own learning. We empower them to build self-worth, wellbeing, respectful relationships, values & behaviours allowing them to become responsible risk takers and contributors to society.

Kairos Community College

Kairos Community College is an independent, non-government school for young people undertaking Years 10 - 12 who need a flexible and supportive approach to achieve their education and training aspirations.

Deception Bay QLD 4508

W kairoscc.org.au

Kalano Community Association

Kalano Community Association Inc. is an Aboriginal owned and controlled resource organisation providing Housing and Municipal Services, CDP, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Aged Care, CHSP, NDIS Supports,Community Patrol, as well as commercial Agriculture and a range of other services to members of its Aboriginal Urban Living Areas and the Indigenous population of Katherine Northern Territory.

Katherine East NT 0850

T 0889722588

W kalano.org.au

Kalbarri District High School

We are a DET WA school in the Midwest Region. We are K-12 with 190 students.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School

KBCHS was opened in 2006 and proudly offers secondary courses from Years 7 to 10. The school prides itself on having over 900 students from a range of cultural backgrounds who all contribute to a vibrant and collaborative school culture.

Kallista Primary School

Primary School

Kallista VIC 3791

W kallistaps.vic.edu.au/

Kalwun Health Service

Kalwun Health Services is based at Miami Queensland, and assists with health services, community care, child and family support, and housing and cultural support for Indigenous peoples.

Miami QLD 4220

W kalwun.com.au

Kalwun Senior Services

Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander seniors over 45 years of age. We deliver home services and case management.

Various locations around Australia

T 0755229197

W kalwun.com.au/

Kalyan Youth Service Inc

Kalyan Youth Service provides crisis and transitional accommodation, and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the greater Mackay region.

We can provide shelter and the support you need to live comfortably, move into housing, and move on with your life.

Mackay QLD 4740

W kalyan.org.au

Kambu Health - Laidley

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) is a community controlled, not for profit charitable entity established to provide health and community services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Ipswich and West Moreton region, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. The Family Wellbeing Service is a culturally safe, early intervention program offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with an aim to build strong and resilient families through connectedness with community and enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Laidley QLD 4341

T (07)54653541

W kambuhealth.com.au/

KAMS - Enhance Response Social and Emotional Wellbeing (ER SEWB)

The KAMS SEWB Team is supported by the Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) and the National Indigenous Australians Alliance (NIAA) to promote and support the social and emotional wellbeing of communities, and the capacity of the SEWB workforce, across the Kimberley.

KAMS - Kimberley Supports

Kimberley Supports is a network of Aboriginal led organisations working in collaboration to support Aboriginal people and families living with a disability in the Kimberley.

Kimberley Supports connect families to Early Childhood Supports (0-7 years) and assist Aboriginal people with disability (0 – 65 years) access and utilise the NDIS.

We employ local people in our community programs and are committed to the continuing development of an Aboriginal led NDIS workforce.

We advocate and adhere to cultural safety protocols and include strategies that support and maintain cultural accountability within Disability Service Provision in the Kimberley.

Kangan Institute

Support Indigenous Students admission, educational support and health and well-being. Provide counselling and advocacy in relation mental health, housing and other needs as required.

Kanyini Connections Ltd

Kanyini Connections Ltd is a charity dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The main activity of the charity is operating Hoofbeats Sanctuary.

The sanctuary is a safe, restorative space – a counselling centre that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the emotional well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community - those living with mental health challenges resulting from complex trauma.

The sanctuary is a volunteer-based initiative with over 40 local volunteers who work extremely hard to keep the sanctuary running 365 days a year.

We offer a variety of individually tailored evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including:
• equine therapy programs
• art therapy programs
• trauma-informed somatic movement programs
• mindfulness and mediation programs

We have a particular focus on supporting women and children who are survivors of physical and/or sexual abuse, as well as young veterans and first responders with PTSD.

We support the most vulnerable members of our community – those who fall through the gaps of welfare/healthcare systems – providing them with free equine-assisted therapy programs that they would otherwise not be able to access.

Karabar High School

NSW Government comprehensive high school for years 7-12 with 980 students

Karabar Housing Cooperative Ltd

Frontline social housing provider that provides low cost housing to people on low incomes and other vulnerable/marginalised people in the Queanbeyan region.

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

W karabarhousing.org

Karadi Aboriginal Corporation

Karadi is a place for Aboriginal men and women, their families and community members. It provides
community care services, a resource centre and works for the promotion and empowerment of Aboriginal
community and their families.

Karadi creates an environment that promotes growth and enhances our well-being through learning and
growing together at the grass roots level with the Community.

Goodwood TAS 7010

E info@karadi.org.au

W karadi.org.au

Karakan Ltd

Organisation providing lifestyle support to individuals who recognise that they have a Mental Health illness at their own homes or at residences operated by organisation

Underwood QLD 4119

W karakan.com.au

Kardinia Community Services

We are a small NFP working in Geelong, Ballarat and Warrnambool. We resource a variety of program that provide support to people facing economic hardship, homelessnes, who are migrants or refugees, who may be unemployed. We support all ages and stages.
We also offer food support services (limited), Christmas Food support, support to local schools for grounds renovations, playgroups and various emergency appeals.

Karijini Family Violence Prevention Service

Counsels and supports women children and men experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.

Karinya Young Womens Service Inc

Karinya Crisis Accommodation is the only provider of young women's crisis accommodation for young women 13-20 years old across northern Tasmania and works in partnership with a range of service providers across Tasmania dedicated to urgent, short-term housing. Our 24/7 crisis accommodation can support up to six young women simultaneously and offers an emergency couch for overnight stays. Additionally, we have a two-bedroom unit that can be used for extended crisis stays or when a young individual is preparing for greater independence and considering living on their own.
Karinya Young Mums (KYM) is committed to providing safe, supported and stable accommodation to Tasmania expectant mums and young families with children for up to two years. Knowing that baby's experiences for the first 1,000 days impacts on their health and wellbeing and developmental milestones, the program provides accommodation, case management, education and practical support with a focus on building better
long-term outcomes for children.
KYM Group participants are our young mums and dads and their babies/toddlers in the KYM Program. The group meets weekly and continues to focus on personal self-growth, intuitive awareness, and building overall life skills. KYM Group has continued to expand and explore additional activities and education based on building strong foundations with self, peers and community. Over the past 12 months, KYM Group has provided a wide range of activities and educational sessions with a variety of community groups and organisations.

Karinya Youth Transitional Tenancy (KYTT) Program is designed to meet the needs of young people (ages 16-24) who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness. The goal is to deliver safe, affordable, and appropriate housing and provide young person-led intensive case management. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing and reconnect young people with education, training, employment and community.


Karitane

Founded in 1923, Karitane has been a pioneer in offering expert parental support, education and advice. Over 100 years, Karitane has become a recognised global leader in assisting parents and vulnerable families through the challenges of early childhood.

Karralika Programs

Karralika Programs provides alcohol and other drug treatment and support services to individuals in the ACT and regional NSW communities - for individuals, young people and families. We are a For Purpose, non government organisation.

Karratha Primary School

Provides an education to students within Karratha for Kindergarten to Year 6, and a KindiLink program for 0-4 year olds, particularly catering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to develop a sense of belonging and relationship with the school. We also have an endorsed Education Support Program, which caters for students who have substantial special needs and require significant adjustments to the teaching and learning program.

Karratha Senior High School

Karratha Senior High School is a public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on our quality academic, cultural and sporting performances. Our students are confident learners and leaders who understand commitment leads to success.

The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years and this reputation continues to grow. We are producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.

Karratha Senior High School educates students from across the Pilbara community with students from as far away as Point Samson, Dampier, Roebourne and Wickham.

The school works hard with individual students to achieve academic excellence. We also have talented and dedicated staff who lead the school in music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. We are renowned for our excellent vocational education and training programs and for ensuring our graduates are career ready.

Karratha WA 6714

W karrathashs.wa.edu.au/

Katherine High School

Local High School with over 550 students, 72% of whom identify as Indigenous.

Katherine Isolated Children's Service Inc

Katherine Isolated Children's Service is a remote, mobile playgroup and parent information service operating in the greater Katherine NT region, visiting socially and geographically isolated children and families living on pastoral stations and in Indigenous communities.

Katherine South NT 0850

W kics.org.au

Katoomba High School

Katoomba High School is a public high school in the Blue Mountains. It is the feeder public high school for 7 primary schools. KHS has 900+ students in 2020 with 9% of families identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Katoomba NSW 2780

W katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Katoomba Public School

We are a public primary school in the Blue Mountains that supports a wonderful and diverse community. Our families have a broad range of different social, economic and cultural support needs. Our school community is also very caring, inclusive and tolerant and we have an active parent body that seek ways to support each other.

Katoomba NSW 2780

W katoomba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Far South Coast of NSW.

Our facilities include general practice and medical and dental clinics. Allied health programs are in place for eye health, otitis media and maternity care. There are many outreach programs available to serve the wider community.

We currently have three clinics; one in Batemans Bay, Narooma and Bega. We serve service communities from Eden to Batemans Bay.

Narooma NSW 2546

W katungul.com.au

Keeley's Cause

We provide iPads to children diagnosed with Autism or an intellectual disability of low socioeconomic families. In addition to this we also support the families behind the scenes with our Foodbank etc.

Various locations around Australia

E info@keeleyscause.org.au

W keeleyscause.org.au

Kelso State School Community Hub

Community hubs are welcoming places where families experiencing vulnerability, particularly mothers with young children, come to connect, share, and learn. Hubs bridge the gap between migrants and the wider community, they connect women with schools, with each other, and with organisations that can provide health, education, and settlement support.

Kelso QLD 4815

T 0747896222

W communityhubs.org.au/

Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre

Provides information, referral, support, emergency relief and financial counselling services to the whole of the community with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage

Kempsey Shire Council

Kempsey Shire Council is one of 128 local councils across New South Wales. We provide a wide range of services and facilities to our local residents, businesses and visitors, including:

waste disposal and recycling
local roads, bridges and footpaths
water and sewerage
community services and facilities
public health, including inspections of food premises
planning, development and land use
playing fields, swimming pools, parks and playgrounds
library services
animal registration and control
environmental management, including pollution, pest and weed control
cemeteries
community events

West Kempsey NSW 2440

W kempsey.nsw.gov.au/Home

Kenmore Scout Group

Formed in 1961, and since 1966 based at the Kenmore Scout Den, in a bushland setting just off Bielby Road at Chapel Hill in Brisbane's Western Suburbs.
Kenmore Scout Group includes a Joey Mob, Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Venturers. We are part of the Tyakunda Scouting District.

Kensington Neighbourhood House

Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH) was established in 1975 as a place where people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages can participate in a range of inclusive social, educational and recreational programs.

We give people confidence to become active citizens, to support each other, alleviate social isolation, and to provide the opportunity for individual self-expression, social interaction and personal achievement.

Each year we welcome over 1,000 people through our doors. More than half of who were born overseas and are in receipt of government benefits.

KNH is a not for profit incorporated association governed by a voluntary Board of Management.

Kepnock State High School

Bundaberg

Bundaberg Central QLD 4670

W kepnockshs.eq.edu.au

Kerang Neighbourhood House

Kerang Neighbourhood House is a Public Institution which has the charitable purpose of advancing social & public welfare and providing benevolent relief to members of the community who are in need, by:
Empowering the marginalised & vulnerable through participation in activities & education, regardless of cultural, socio-economic status or educational background.
b. Creating programs that respond to identified need, particularly for those who are ‘at risk’.
c. Providing education & programs for people from diverse backgrounds.
d. Promoting social inclusion to prevent & /or relieve social isolation.
e. Providing services with learning &development outcomes to enhance the opportunities of disadvantaged individuals & groups, including the long-term unemployed.
f. Alleviating hardship by operating a community Food Pantry & providing culturally appropriate food & care packages to those suffering financial distress.

Key Assets ACT

Key Assets Australia provides services across Australia including Foster Care, family support services and disability services to children, young people and their families.

Key Assets Victoria

Key Assets is a non-government, not-for-profit children’s services agency and part of the International Key Assets Group, providing services across Australia to children, young people and their families, with a particular focus on foster care and young people with a disability.

Key College - Redfern

Key College is a small school run by Youth off the Streets a not for profit charity. We support the students that have the highest needs, many are at risk of homelessness and in need of education and intensive support.

Redfern NSW 2016

W youthoffthestreets.com.au

Kiara College

Kiara College is an Independent public co-educational high day school, located in the Perth suburb of Kiara, Western Australia

Kiara WA 6054

W kiaracollege.wa.edu.au/

KICS Kinship and Foster Care Program

KICS Kinship Care Service works with children (0 to 18 years) who require a statutory out of home care placement and primary/respite Kinship Carers. KICS Kinship Support works collaboratively with the whole family including the parents and extended family to secure a stable and enduring kinship care placement while it is required.

Kids First Australia

Kids First Australia is a proudly independent national child, youth and family services provider and early education specialist. Our vision is for all children and young people to thrive in resilient, strong and safe families and communities.

In the early years, we pair early childhood development knowledge with our understanding of family dynamics to create the right conditions for thriving young learners. In settings like schools, we work directly with students to promote behaviours that exist in healthy relationships.

Our youth work includes outreach, and mentoring to build confidence, connection and pathways for young people to engage with education and employment pathways.

We reach out in our local community, engaging with families experiencing little bumps, and big ones, that impact their confidence as parents and their child's wellbeing. And we are there to work with children, young people and adults to assist their recovery from trauma.

Kids in Care ACT Inc

Our purpose is to advance social and public welfare by providing support to any at-risk children and those living in poverty without discrimination within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

We wish to further enhance the emotional, mental and physical well being of all children involved in the Child Protection system of the ACT.

The goal is to preserve the children’s social and environmental development.

Hume ACT 2620

W kidsincareact.org.au

Killara Foundation - Geelong Indigenous Women's Hub

Killara's Indigenous Women's Hub links Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women into existing and emerging job opportunities and support these women in reconnecting with each other and Community. We provide outreach services, and assist with any needs/requests the ladies might have and get the help they need.

Kilsyth Primary School

Primary School

Kilsyth VIC 3137

W kilsythps.vic.edu.au/

Kimberley Community Legal Services

KCLS is an independent, not-for-profit community legal service. We provide free legal, financial counselling and tenancy services to financially disadvantaged people in the Kimberley.
Alongside our legal services, we provide social work support for people living in public tenancy facing eviction, victims of family and domestic violence, and older people experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse.
KCLS is the largest remotely located civil law service in Australia, and 84 per cent of our clients are Aboriginal.
We operate across Western Australia's Kimberley region from our offices in Kununurra and Broome, servicing urban and remote towns and communities.

Kununurra WA 6743

T 1800797088

E office@kcls.org.au

W kcls.org.au

Kimberley Personnel Inc.

We provide Specialized Employment Services to people with Disabilities.

Various locations around Australia

E steve@kimberleypersonnel.org.au

W kimberleypersonnel.org.au/

Kimberly Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre

KALACC is the Kimberley Region’s Peak Indigenous Law and Culture Centre.

Based in Fitzroy Crossing, we support the traditional cultural practices of the 30 language groups of the Kimberley Region. Incorporated in 1985, KALACC has a proud history of advocating for culturally based self – determination for the Kimberley.

Supporting the 30 Aboriginal language groups of the Kimberley is our cultural maintenance mission. KALACC encourages the participation of these groups in song, story and dance, as they keep their culture strong through sharing their knowledge with people through performance and through cultural practices.

KALACC has strong organizational links with the Kimberley Land Council and with the Kimberley Language Resource Centre.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 9191 5317

E coordinator@kalacc.org.au

W kalacc.org/

Kinchela Boys Home

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is a Stolen Generations Survivor Led organisation established by the survivors of Kinchela Boys Home (KBH) registered NDIS programs, Ability Links, Family Programs and community participation (men's and woman's groups) and more.

Waterloo NSW 1440

W kinchelaboyshome.org.au

Kind Sisters

Providing emergency relief and support services to humanitarian refugees and disadvantaged individuals and families suffering hardship. Services are designed to provide social services in the City of Stirling and surrounding areas in Perth, WA. Services include:
* Essentials Relief Box - non-perishable food items including personal hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, women’s hygiene, nappies) and everyday necessities (dishwashing liquid, clothes washing powder, tissues, toilet paper).
* Wrap around support - referrals for counselling, housing and fresh food emergency relief; assistance to access furniture, clothing and education; assistance accessing MyGov/Centrelink/Medicare and community legal services
* Partnering with English for Life Without Limits program supporting refugees to learn functional language skills and access services and material needs.
* Other support programs

Various locations around Australia

T 0401626250

E info@kindsisters.org.au

W kindsisters.org.au

King Edward Memorial Hospital - WA

King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women is a hospital located in Subiaco, Western Australia. It is Western Australia's largest maternity hospital and only referral centre for complex pregnancies. It provides pregnancy and neonatal care within the greater Perth Metropolitan area.

Subiaco WA 6008

W kemh.health.wa.gov.au

Kingsford Smith School

Kingsford Smith School is a P-10 school cohort in West Belconnen. The school is a low socio-economic area and there is a high rate of vulnerability. Th school provides education to students from preschool to year 10.

Various locations around Australia

T 0261423399

E info@kss.act.edu.au

W kss.act.edu.au/

Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc.

A not for profit community centre which runs a range of services for community members and the disadvantaged.

Programs include Transitional Supported Housing, Family Support Program, Emergency Relief, Occasional Childcare, Communities for Children Family Support Program, Family HUB, Older Person's Action Program, Community Development, Children's Contact Service, Personal Counselling, HIPPY Program and a range of supported playgroups.

Slacks Creek QLD 4127

W keng.org.au

Kingston State School

Kingston State School is situated in the heart of Logan City in the South East Region of Queensland with a student population of approximately 530 students from very diverse backgrounds. We are privileged to welcome a large number (approx.19%) of Indigenous students to our school. This is one of the largest percentages for state schools in the South East Region. We also welcome a significantly high number of students from the Pacific Islands. At Kingston State School we provide a culture that values and promotes learning and has high expectations for the success of all students. Our school uses collaboration and innovation to effectively provide high quality teaching and learning on a daily basis. We regularly celebrate the successes of our students and staff.

Our school caters for the whole child through academics, sporting opportunities and a whole school
social/emotional wellbeing program.

Kingston QLD 4114

W kingstonss.eq.edu.au

Kingsway Community Care Inc.

In a community where privilege often covers the reality of vast pain, Kingsway Care exists to serve the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the Sutherland Shire and surrounding regions.
We offer crisis housing for homeless families, mentor young girls at risk of homelessness, mentor and support young kids who have faced trauma in their lives through camp and monthly club as well as serving the local community through a food pantry and monthly community dinners.

Kinship Connections Aboriginal Corporation

Kinship Connections walks alongside Aboriginal children, young people and their families to address issues that negatively impact their social and emotional wellbeing. Kinship Connections supports them to identify and engage with culture, family, community and Country to facilitate healing and achieve a strong sense of identity and belonging. Kinship Connections facilitates healing and growth for Aboriginal people (children, families and communities), particularly those who are or have been involved in, or connected with, the fostering and care systems. We do this by delivering a suite of interconnected programs. Our programs include the Family Carer Support Service for CPFS kinship carers, camps for First Nations children, Finding Families program (which) assists the Department of Communities to locate safe and secure family who have capacity and capability of caring for an Aboriginal child long term), and Who's My Mob (provides kids with an individualised family history book).

Kirinari Community Services Inc.

Disability organisation providing:
Accommodation
Short term respite
Support Coordination

Katoomba NSW 2780

W kirinari.com.au

Kirinari Sylvania - AHL

Since 1973, we have been contributing to Indigenous Australians’ quality of life through the delivery of accommodation and support services across our national network of hostels.

Our national network of 47 accommodation facilities provide accommodation for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access life-changing education, employment, health and other services.

Sylvania NSW 2224

W ahl.gov.au

Kirketon Road Centre - Darlinghurst

The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) in Kings Cross, Sydney is an integrated primary health service that provides comprehensive care to at risk youth, people experiencing homelessness, people who inject drugs, people who sex work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from LGBTQIA+ communities. KRC provides a wide range of health and social welfare needs to these clients across multiple services and outreach clinics.

Kirketon Road Centre - Potts Point

Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a health service located in Kings Cross specialising is working with people who inject drugs, sex workers, people experiencing homelessness, at risk young people, and people in urgent need of HIV/Hepatitis care.

Knox City Council

Local government

Various locations around Australia

T 0392988000

E knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au

W knox.vic.gov.au

Koala Kids Foundation Limited

Koala Kids is a volunteer driven organisation that provides small things for children and young people during cancer treatment, their families and healthcare team. We support them in hospitals, as in and out patients and in their homes.
We source therapeutic and other items that distract children from the pain associated with cancer treatment and provide them with activities that entertain and engage them to alleviate the boredom from being in hospital for long admissions or days of treatment. We source fun themed activities around local and international, cultural and religious celebrations and develop our own themes to provide happiness in between major and other holidays and festivals. We support the whole family including primary carers outside the family.

Hawthorn VIC 3122

T 0385894812

W koalakids.org.au

Kombi Clinic

Kombi Clinic is a mobile outreach medical team focusing on the eradication of Hepatitis C. We have been operating since 2017 and take Hepatitis C testing, diagnosis, treatment and cure to marginalised and disenfranchised members of our community.
Our clinics are run at City Missions, rough sleeping locations, drug rehab services, probation and parole and correctional centres. We work out of a yellow Kombi Van known as Ruby and wear bright hawaiian shirts.

Koomarri

Koomarri is a respected not-for-profit organisation with more than 63 years of operation in the ACT and NSW.

At Koomarri, we support people who experience disability to lead meaningful and productive lives. Koomarri's business, community and residential services support more than 300 people and their families across Canberra and southern NSW.

Koomarri advocates for and empowers people to achieve their dreams, goals and aspirations with a whole of life approach in collaboration to continuous learning and review of our services to ensure we provide the best possible supports to people with disability in our community.

Phillip ACT 2606

W koomarri.com.au

Koonambil Aged Care Ltd

Koonambil Aged Care Limited is a community owned, mission based organisation that operates a residential aged care facility in Coonamble in the far west region of NSW.

Koonambil provides individualised quality care to all residents in a safe, caring, happy and homelike environment. Individual needs are catered for and residents continue to lead a purposeful life assisted by ongoing community engagement and participation.

Koonambil currently has 30 bed licenses that allow ageing in place, including respite, together with eight independent living units.

Coonamble NSW 2829

W koonambil.com.au

Koondoola Primary School

Koondoola Primary School is located approximately 17 kilometres from the Perth CBD in the City of Wanneroo and has an enrolment of 310 students. Our multi-cultural primary school is one of the most unique educational environments in Western Australia. It brings together children from a wide range of backgrounds, languages and cultures. Add to this the on-site Intensive English Centre and our close relationship with Burbridge School for children with Special Needs and it becomes clear that celebrating inclusivity is a way of life for the Koondoola school community. Over 75% of our students come from a language background other than English making Koondoola the most culturally diverse school in the state.

Koondoola WA 6064

W koondoolaps.wa.edu.au

Koorawatha Public School Parents & Citizens Association Inc

We have developed a 3-year plan in consultation with our community, connected to a budget and student outcomes.

The school plan is highly strategic, focusing on 3 key areas for improvement we have determined in consultation with our community. It demonstrates our alignment and commitment to excellence as part of public education in NSW to ensure a profound difference to the ongoing growth and development of our school.

Koorawatha NSW 2807

W koorawatha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Koorda Community Resource Centre

Build and strengthen the capacity of our local community
Value our community and encourage its development
Uphold the highest standard of integrity in all our actions

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire is administered by the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009. Council has an elected Mayor and Councillors who work closely with an Executive Team to deliver services to the community.

Kowanyama QLD 4892

W kowanyama.qld.gov.au

Koya Aboriginal Corporation

Koya Aboriginal Corporation’s overarching vision is to create an innovative and sustainable Indigenous operated business that maintains the heritage of Indigenous culture; generates income, employment and recognition for Indigenous people; and, through genuine Indigenous knowledge, promote understanding and harmony with the environment and people, resulting in a social return to the Indigenous community.

Midland WA 6056

W koya.org.au

Krurungal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare, Resource and Housing

Target group Aboriginal and Torres stait Islander people who are in hardship and need assistance

Kuditj

Kuditj is an Indigenous-owned, not-for-profit organization in Perth, Western Australia, committed to empowering the community through education, training, and employment support.

In partnership with the National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Project (NSTPRP), Kuditj offers post-custody services at the police watchhouse, supporting Perth’s most vulnerable individuals in finding security and stability. We support a high volume of homeless and at-risk youth, families, and adults released from custody. With the help of donations, such as handbags filled with essentials, we can provide these individuals with immediate relief and dignity as they transition back into the community. For more information: https://suicidepreventionproject.com.au/

Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre

Our staff work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are studying at Murdoch University. The ages range from 17 years to 75 years old. We support the students holistically, including academic but also personal needs. This can include working with homelessness, financial hardship, mental/health illnesses, domestic violence, finding work, advocating to Centrelink etc.
Our centre has facilities that students can access including printing/faxing, stationary, computer lab, study spaces, outdoor area and a kitchen, with tea/coffee and some food. We run programs for the students to support them with their learning and help them achieve their goals. We also run free workshops in high schools around Perth and in the community. These programs are to break down preconceived barriers around education and help students unlock their full potential. Our aim is to empower our students to gain their wings to fly, through a life-cycle approach of holistic support.

Kullarri Regional Communities Indigenous Corporation

KRCIC operates as a not-for-profit Indigenous Corporation under the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) and is classified as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI).

We aim to create positive and sustainable futures for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and communities in the Kullarri Region.

We aim to deliver quality and targeted employment and community services and lead the development of regional economic and community development projects that benefit our member communities and clients.



Kulture Break

A Resilience through Movement organisation committed to providing dance services to young people within schools and the local community.

Kummara Association - Brisbane Family Wellbeing Service - KICS Family Support

Our Family Wellbeing Service is funded by the Queensland government and is a community controlled, free of charge, service for all Indigenous families who have children under the age of 18 years old living in their care.

Kummara operates south of the Brisbane river; from the inner city suburb of West End all the way to the Ipswich region. The Brisbane Family Wellbeing Service is located in Chandler and is for families living in or around Stones Corner, Annerley, Moorooka, Carina, Mt Gravatt and Sunnybank Hills.

Families can either self refer to us or we can take referrals from services like hospitals, schools and child safety services. The easiest way to self refer or refer a family is by filling out this online form.

Kummara Association Inc - Chandler

Kummara Association Inc. is an Indigenous Community Organisation formed in 1999 to provide services to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous Community.

Our hope is to support and nurture resilient children, families and communities by responding to issues at the personal, social and structural levels in society.

Kummara Association Inc - Goodna

Kummara Association Inc. is an Indigenous Community Organisation formed in 1999 to provide services to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous Community.

Our hope is to support and nurture resilient children, families and communities by responding to issues at the personal, social and structural levels in society.

Goodna QLD 4300

W kummara.org.au

Kummara Association Inc - Inala

Kummara Ltd. is an Indigenous Community Organisation formed in 1999 to provide services to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous Community.

Our hope is to support and nurture resilient children, families and communities by responding to issues at the personal, social and structural levels in society.

Inala QLD 4077

T (07) 3128 0940

W kummara.org.au

Kummara Family Wellbeing

Our Family Wellbeing Service is funded by the Queensland government and is a community controlled, free of charge, service for all Indigenous families who have children under the age of 18 years old living in their care.

Kummara operates south of the Brisbane river; from the inner city suburb of West End all the way to the Ipswich region. The Brisbane Family Wellbeing Service is located in Chandler and is for families living in or around Stones Corner, Annerley, Moorooka, Carina, Mt Gravatt and Sunnybank Hills.

Kummara IFS - Moreton Bay

Intensive Family Support

Caboolture QLD 4510

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Kummara Limited - Ipswich

Kummara Limited is an Indigenous Community Organisation formed in 1999 to provide services to the Indigenous and non-Indigenous Community.

Our hope is to support and nurture resilient children, families and communities by responding to issues at the personal, social and structural levels in society.

Family and Child Connect can help with a range of family and parenting challenges. We’ll talk with you about your situation and work out the type of support you might find helpful.

We can connect you to local services that can help with:

managing your child’s behaviour (e.g. skipping school, running away from home, homework, tantrums)
building better family relationships
stopping any violence at home
budgeting and managing money
alcohol, drug or gambling problems
housing, health care or access to other community or government services.
You can use this service as often as you need. There is no limit and no cost.

Every family is different so when you speak with us you will get advice and support specific to your situation.

Ipswich QLD 4305

T 07 3281 3708

W kummara.org.au

Kununurra PCYC

Kununurra PCYC is one of the most rural and needy parts of WA, Kununurra PCYC works closely with a number of community organisations to provide recreational and personal development opportunities for children and young people in Kununurra and the West Kimberley.
The centre currently delivers a broad range of youth and community activities that are culturally appropriate in supporting the children and young people of Kununurra.

These activities provide opportunities for the Western Australia Police Force Youth Policing Officers (YPO’s) to focus on building rapport and empowering young people to be the best that they can be in reaching their potential.

Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre

The Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre is an information and support service for Kuranda locals to assist in promoting a sense of community: by linking people to supporting services, by promoting inter-agency contacts and by responding to emerging needs.

Kuranda QLD 4881

W kurandanc.com.au

Kurbingui Youth Development Ltd

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development Limited was established in 2001 primarily to provide and promote physical activities in the form of boxing as a means to developing strong, healthy and positive lifestyles for young people. Mr Syl Johns was the driving force behind this program, however he soon realised that there were more complex issues for these young people that required personal support and guidance. To address some of these issues, the “Yeaca Dhargo” Employment Program was born under the auspice of Mercy Family Services for the first year, and then transferred to the newly incorporated Kurbingui Youth Development Limited in 2001.

Kurnai Secondary College

Kurnai College is driven by the core values of ENGAGEMENT, EXCELLENCE, WORK ETHIC and RELATIONSHIPS. The College's stated purpose is "To build a learning community with a global perspective which promotes respect and achievement". The College has established programs in Advanced Learning, Mentoring, English as a Second Language, International Education, Peer Support and Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Transition, Careers and Pathways and Music. Teamwork is a central element in shaping and promoting improvement in the College with year level teams in years 7 to 10, and combined curriculum teams operate in years 11 and 12. Kurnai College continues to make Koorie inclusivity and intercultural learning a focus and an area for continued attention. Considerable emphasis and resources have been devoted to targeted professional learning for all staff.

Churchill VIC 3842

W kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au

Kurrajong Heights Bowling and Recreation Club Ltd

We are a community owned and managed Club. We have social bowls one morning and one afternoon per week. We also have a community dinner every Thursday evening where volunteers cook a healthy meal for an accessible price. It is also the home of the Bilpin Shed that meets there every Thursday afternoon. At present we have many repairs to the Club House, such as roof removal and repair, and our Green needs resurfacing. We have no paid staff - all grounds and Club maintenance are carried out by volunteers.

Kurrajong Village Baptist Church

Church Organisation involved in community welfare & community care. Bushfire Recovery Flood Recovery

Kurrajong NSW 2758

T 02 4573 1886

W kurrajongbaptist.org.au

Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation

Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation (KAC) is not for profit organisation that incorporated on 21st November 1994 under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976.

(KAC) is a drop in centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community living in the Sutherland Shire and St George areas.

Kurranulla are dedicated to providing individually tailored and culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander within their communities.

Our vision is to strive for excellence and best practice in the provision of culturally appropriate services and quality care for all members in the community.

We service communities across South East Sydney, Inner West, St George and Sutherland Shire. We can help connect you to an NDIS or Aged Care Package.

All of our services are strengths based, person-centred and culturally safe.

We listen to what matters to you so that together, as a community, we improve our social and emotional wellbeing, connection and resilience.

Kurri Kurri Community Service


Kurri Kurri Community Services – Youth Services
Background:
For 30 years, Kurri Kurri Community Services – Youth Services (being a not for profit organisation) delivers multiple services when working with vulnerable young people 12-24 years old in the Cessnock Local Government Area, NSW. Our operational base is Kurri Kurri. Our specialised services are delivered by highly qualified team of Youth Support Workers.

Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School

Kutta Mulla Gorinna School provides secondary schooling opportunities to those young people who are disengaged and alienated from the conventional school system. Our school places emphasis on understanding the essential features of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, including our special connection on the land and sea and our commitment to family and community, especially as it pertains to the lives of our students.

At the same time Kutta Mulla Gorinna School will welcome all students disengaged from schooling irrespective of their cultural background. We aim to ensure that students have an awareness of social justice principles and demonstrated respect for others.

Mackay QLD 4740

W kmg.qld.edu.au

Kwinana Early Years Services Inc. (KEYS)

KEYS is an organisation that is committed to advocating for the rights of the child and families; building on the strengths and capacities of families and the community; we empower parents to play the key role in raising their children; acknowledging the inter-generational nature of parenting issues; consulting with the community to work in an innovative and collaborative manner; promoting education as a means of breaking the poverty cycle; working in an innovative and creative manner. We provide service to meet the needs of the community through counselling, playgroups, workshops, parenting programs and one-on-one support.

Kwinana WA 6966

T 08 9439 1838

E info@keyswa.org

W keyswa.org

Kyabra - Moreton Bay

Kyabra Moreton provides tenancy sustainment and homelessness supports to vulnerable communities in North Moreton.

Various locations around Australia

T 0754413837

E keihsmoreton@kyabra.org

W kyabra.org/

Kyabra Community Association Inc.

Kyabra is a community based organisation committed to strengthening individual, family and community life.
We provide support and training to individuals, families and community groups in the Southside of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

Our vision is of fair, thriving, sustainable communities that instil hope, embrace diversity, promote safety and in which all people feel a sense of belonging.

Runcorn QLD 4113

W kyabra.org

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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