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In addition to the search function below, at the bottom of this page is a list of organisations and services that may be able to support you, depending on what you're experiencing. This includes disaster and emergency recovery support.

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Anglicare FFA - Southwest Region

Food and Financial Assistance

Liverpool NSW 2170

W anglicare.org.au/

Anglicare Foster and Kinship - Gympie

Anglicare Foster and Kinship Gympie are contracted to provide placements for 107 children as well as an additional 13 placement with high level support. We are contracted by the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. Anglicare is a not for profit organisation support some of the most vulnerable children as well as the volunteer carers who support them 24/7.

Gympie QLD 4570

T 07 54804700

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare Foster and Kinship Care - Maroochydore

We support foster and kinship carers who provide children and young people in care with safe and loving homes

Maroochydore QLD 4558

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare IFS and SFS - Gympie

Anglicare Intensive and Secondary Family Support Services supporting vulnerable and marginalised children and families to prevent them from entering the child protection system

Gympie QLD 4570

W anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Anglicare North Coast

Provides a range of community services to disadvantaged persons on the north coast of NSW.

Grafton NSW 2460

W anglicarenorthcoast.org.au/

Anglicare North Queensland - Cairns

Anglicare North Queensland Limited (AnglicareNQ) is based in Cairns and delivers a broad range of human services across north and far north Queensland. Services delivered include housing and homelessness, social and emotional wellbeing and support, out of home care, youth support, public intoxication, pathways to education, training and employment and community support. AnglicareNQ works in partnership with government at local, state and federal levels and the business sector across local to national organisations. AnglicareNQ works with its many partners and collaborators to in the achievement of its mission, "AnglicareNQ through effective delivery of its services strives to achieve social justice for all and provide opportunities for people in need in our community to reach fullness in life in response to Christian faith."
AnglicareNQ supports people within local communities across all age groups. It operates a number of Food Banks with a devoted team of volunteers.

Cairns QLD 4870

W anglicarenq.org.au/

Anglicare NT

Anglicare NT is a local community services organisation that supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice in the Northern Territory.

Anglicare NT - Housing Support Services

Anglicare NT has a long history of providing support to people experiencing homelessness in Alice Springs. Transitional housing program provides short to medium term transitional accommodation to individuals and families who are experiencing crisis and homelessness. Holistic case management and tenancy skills development training is provided to tenants for a path way into the public housing or private rental.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W anglicare-nt.org.au/

Anglicare SFS - Sunshine Coast

Anglicare Secondary Family Support Services supporting vulnerable and marginalised children and families to prevent them from entering the child protection system

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Children and Parenting Program

Children and Parenting Program for families with a child from ages 0 –12 who experience stress due to emotional, physical or economic change. Provide regular face-to-face appointments, at a time and place convenient for you, and work with you over a three to six month period to identify your goals, offer you support and advice on parenting and the daily hassles facing all parents, strengthen skills and develop relationships.

Inala QLD 4077

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Intensive Bail Initiative

Anglicare Southern Queensland offers youth justice support in South-East Queensland for young people, generally aged 10 to 17, who have been involved in the youth justice system. Within our program we have Our Intensive Family Partnership which includes regular and emergency counselling support, motivational assistance, as well as guidance and practical parenting advice and supports for
family members.

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Manly

Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, our long history of quality care is reflected through all that we do.

We will continue to connect with people at every stage of their life journey responding with compassion and humility, recognising the uniqueness of all individuals and advocating for the most vulnerable in our community.

Lota QLD 4179

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Webber House

Anglicare Southern Queensland is an Anglican not-for-profit organisation committed to social and community welfare issues and aged and community care needs, focusing on disadvantaged members of our community.
Anglicare Southern Queensland support children in out of home care who are placed with Foster and Kinship Carer's and Small Group Homes as well as support families in the home to care for their children.

Brisbane QLD 4000

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare SQ - A Place To Belong

Our dream is that people who live with mental health challenges will be able to find places of welcome, respect and inclusion. A Place to Belong is a small group working to build networks of support and friendship, so that people who have been marginalised can experience inclusion, acceptance, friendship and respect.

Anglicare SQ - Alina

Anglicare Southern Queensland’s story began 150 years ago in Brisbane, with the determination and pioneering spirit of five ladies who founded the Female and Infants Refuge in Ann Street. From those humble beginnings, our commitment to care and to always be there for the most vulnerable in our community extends today to one in thirty Queenslanders.

Kangaroo Point QLD 4169

T 1300 610 610

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare SQ - Children and Families - Logan

We are a foster carer agency that recruits, trains, assesses and supports foster carers to care for vulnerable children in the foster care system.

Underwood QLD 4119

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare SQ - Homelessness Services - Women & Families

Support Accommodation for women and children at risk of homelessness.

Anglicare homelessness service for women and Families. We work with single women over the age of 18 who are currently experiencing homelessness. The accommodation provided is short term emergency accommodation and we support the women to link into other services and support them in gaining longer term housing through dept. of housing or community housing programmes.
We also work with young women aged 16-25 who are pregnant or parenting. We again work with them around finding longer term housing options and moving on from homelessness.

Anglicare SQ - Mental Health and Family Wellbeing - Roma

Family support services and emergency relief.

Roma QLD 4455

T 1300 114 397

W anglicaresq.org.au

Anglicare SQ In-SYNC Youth Services - Beenleigh

Our service offers temporary accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, (16-18). We also offer living skills training, counselling, family mediation , and support. We also offer transitional accommodation.

Anglicare Victoria - Broadmeadows

Anglicare Victoria finds solutions for children in need, creates opportunities for young people, and provides tools and support for families to stay together.

Broadmeadows VIC 3047

W anglicarevic.org.au

Anglicare Victoria - Lilydale

Community Services - Family Services, Foster Care, Family Violence, Drug and Alcohol, Youth Services and Emergency Relief

Anglicare Victoria - Storm and Flood Recovery

Storm & Flood Recovery Financial Counselling Team

Anglicare Victoria - Warrnambool

Emergency Relief support and community development programs aimed at supporting disadvantaged and isolated people

Anglicare Victoria Bushfire Recovery Financial Counselling

Providing Financial Counselling to Bush Fire affected people in the East Gippsland region. We cover the area from Mallacoota to Omeo to Bairnsdale.

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

W anglicarevic.org.au/

Anglicare WA

AnglicareWA is a not for profit community service organisation. We support people, families and their communities to cope with the challenges of life by building their resilience and capacity. We assist people with relationship issues, financial problems, and housing difficulties. Ultimately, we want our clients to thrive in today’s society.

We work with people from all walks of life – from Kununurra in the north to Albany in the south, from street corners to the halls of Parliament. We seek to influence policy makers and are widely respected for our expertise, leadership and capacity to drive positive and lasting change.

Our philosophy is to support people through each stage of life’s journey. Our services are available to all members of the community and our work is achieved in a spirit of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Western Australians.

East Perth WA 6004

W anglicarewa.org.au/

Anglicare WA - Financial Counselling - Armadale

Financial counselling to assist those in hardship

Armadale WA 6112

T 0894984610

W anglicarewa.org.au/

Anglicare WA - Housing First Support Services

Housing First Support Services- Assisting those experiencing chronic homelessness, advocating for housing and providing wrap around supports to encourage for a successful tenancy.

Bunbury WA 6230

W anglicarewa.org.au

Anglicare WA - Street Connect

Street Connect is a low barrier outreach service to young people that are sleeping rough, homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide outreach in the inner city and metro area and case management to young

Anglicare WA - Sunshine Project

The Sunshine Project is a collaboration between Anglicare WA and Ruah Community Services, working with families in Kwinana/Rockingham who are facing complex challenges, to help them grow their good life even in the midst of hardship.

Various locations around Australia

T 1300114446

E info@anglicarewa.org.au

W anglicarewa.org.au/

Anglicare WA - Y-Shac Rockingham

Y-Shac assists young people aged between 15-20 years old who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in crisis accommodation and 16 - 25 year olds who are in transitional housing.

Anglicare WA Family Housing Program

We provide transitional accommodation to families experiencing homelessness with 2 or more children under the age of 16 and with a support need

Rockingham WA 6168

W anglicarewa.org.au/

AnglicareSA

Works with vulnerable customers in all areas of need - NDIS, Housing, Homelessness, Foster care, Aged care, child care, disability, mental health

ANTaR Qld Assoc Inc

Working for justice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples. ANTaR Qld's mission which is to generate in Australia a moral and legal recognition of, and respect for, the distinctive status of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders as First Peoples and agree to work for the protection of the First Peoples’ rights, including their relationships to land, the right to self-determination, and the maintenance and growth of their unique cultures.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

W antarqld.org.au/

Apostolic Churches Alliance Inc

EQ Coaching, Teens Mental Health, Men's Huddles, Addiction, Networking, Leadership, Community Church, Hampers, Kids dance, Community music lessons & bands

Various locations around Australia

T 0402028160

E mail@eq.org.au

W eq.org.au

Apunipima Cape York Health Council

Delivery of Primary Health Care, Social and Emotional Wellbeing activities, awareness and educational activities in Cape York Communities

Bungalow QLD 4870

T 0740377100

W apunipima.org.au/

Arafmi Ltd

Arafmi is a not-for-profit community organisation that has been providing quality services to the Queensland mental health community for over 40 years. Our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of people with mental illness, their families and carers.

Our services include carer support groups (online and face to face), education carer workshops (online and face to face), counselling, a 24/7 carer telephone helpline and NDIS supports.

Ararat Rural City Council

Local Government

Arbias

Non for profit organisation based in Victoria and NSW.
Initial Transitional Service (ITS) supporting vulnerable clients leaving custody - assisting them with housing, mental health, drug and alcohol issues and to seek employment/training.

North Strathfield NSW 2137

T 0436919567

E enquiriesNSW@arbias.com.au

W arbias.org.au/

ARC Justice

ARC Justice provides legal help and tenancy advocacy services to people in Central and Northern Victoria. We operate two Community Legal Centres (CLCs), the Loddon Campaspe CLC and Goulburn Valley CLC. Our Housing Justice tenancy program is based in Bendigo and services Central Victoria.

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - ACT

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Campbell ACT 2612

T 1300 274 953

W argylehousing.com.au/

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Campbelltown

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Campbelltown NSW 2560

W argylehousing.com.au/

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Goulburn

"Argyle Housing is a community-managed, not-for-profit, housing organisation. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, sustainable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation and for disadvantaged people who need support in order to maintain independent living. As a community housing service provider we are responsive to local needs and are committed to building sustainable communities in areas of need. We are committed to assisting our clients and their communities to achieve a better future."

Various locations around Australia

T 1300274953

E cssnorth@argylehousing.com.au

W argylehousing.com.au/

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Queanbeyan

Social and affordable housing provider

PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: HOMELESS OR AT RISK

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

W argylehousing.com.au/

Argyle Housing - Southern Highlands

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Arising Indigenous Community Development Aid Inc

The small grass roots organization is run by two aboriginal elders who assist their community from Tweed Heads to Grafton.
The service assists:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Adults - aged 25 to under 65
Adults - aged 65 and over
Families
Females
Males
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People in rural/regional/remote communities
Victims of crime (including family violence)
Youth - 15 to under 25
They assist their local community heal and connect with culture and stay out of the statutory child protection system.

Ocean Shores NSW 2483

T 0478100881

E loisjohnson59@yahoo.com

W arisingaid.org/

Arlparra Family Learning Centre

Arlparra FLC supports very remote Indigenous families as first teachers of their children. Early childhood educators support families to provide enriched childcare and developmental games for children 0-5 in a culturally appropriate setting.

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service

Provide primary health care, health education, allied health and referral pathways to over 2,000 Aboriginal clients which covers the areas of Inverell, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Ashford, Tingha, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla & Walcha.

Armidale NSW 2350

T 02 6772 5258

W armajun.org.au

Armidale Neighbourhood Centre

The Armidale Neighbourhood Centre is a not-for-profit, incorporated association which provides a range of services, programs & support to community members living in the Walcha, Uralla, Armidale & Guyra regions.

We strive to provide positive experiences & outcomes for all community members who engage with us including those who are socio-economically disadvantaged & those identifying with vulnerabilities due to various factors impacting their lives.
We promote resilience by providing support & development assistance & advocate on behalf of those with less ’voice’ in the community. We have a drop-in space with tea|coffee, computer | internet hub and provide information, referral, advocacy & meeting spaces for after-hours groups.

Programs include Emergency Relief, EAPA assistance & the Work Development Order program. Our accredited No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides access to finances community members may not otherwise be eligible for through mainstream banks

ARROS

ARROS works with young people with an intellectual or cognitive disability who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The team’s outreach activities aim to help young people access safe, affordable and integrated accommodation; rebuild and strengthen existing relationships as well as develop new ones; and participate in communities, and develop the capacity of those communities to support them.

Art From The Margins (WMQ)

Art from the Margins (AFTM), a creative initiative of Wesley Mission Queensland aims to empower artists living with mental health issues, physical or intellectual disabilities or those experiencing homelessness
and social isolation by giving a pathway to enrichment, personal growth and professional development through creative practice.
We hold workshops and have artists exhibit and sell their work through the gallery space.

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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