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Southern Districts Support Association

Southern Districts Support Association is a not-for-profit community care organization based in Armadale WA.
We provide support services, to frail aged and people with a disability primarily in their own homes. We do this to help people to maintain their independence and to help them to live independently in the home and communities longer, so that they do not have to go into residential care.
We also provide transport services helping people get to medical and social appointments.

Southern Downs Regional Council

Local Government - Southern Downs, Queensland

Various locations around Australia

T 1300 697 372

E mail@sdrc.qld.gov.au

W sdrc.qld.gov.au/

Southern Highlands Christian Community Centre

We exists to help people in need, in crisis or isolation in our local communities.We bring a message of hope and practical support. Our food program “C3 Cares Southern Highlands” distributes fresh food and Mustard Seed Meals, wholesome meals for anyone with a need in our community, completely free!

SHCCC was established to formalize the process of assisting those in need in the Southern Highlands area.

Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre Inc.

SMRC is a community service organisation that provides extensive and essential services to refugees and migrants in Melbourne’s southeast. Our purpose is to support and empower migrants and refugees through our delivery of programs and services that are innovative, inclusive, and impactful and we are committed to the vision that migrants and refugees are enabled to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Dandenong South VIC 3175

T 03 97671900

E ceo@smrc.org.au

W smrc.org.au/

Southern Peninsula Community Support

We are an emergency relief and crisis support agency supporting people in the community suffering economic hardship, and day to day work with people experiencing mental illness, family violence, homelessness etc. Our emergency relief is delivered entirely by volunteers while we have some staff operating case work programs, a homelessness outreach program and an offsite homelessness support program, SPLaSh (Southern Peninsula Laundry and Shower program). We operate very much as a safety net for our community, providing food relief, material aid, brokerage, advocacy, negotiation and referral, as well as a lot of care and a listening ear! We generally deliver about 400-500 emergency relief sessions per month, have around 25-35 people per session accessing support through SPLaSh and we run a walk up fresh food program which around 40 people per week attend. We are a passionate and committed workforce, dedicated to social justice and equity in our community.

Rosebud VIC 3939

T 0359861285

E admin@spcsic.org

W spcsic.org

Southern Youth & Family Services

The Southern Youth and Family Services Association Incorporated (SYFS) was established in 1977 and is an independent, local community-based benevolent (charity) organisation in the Southern part of NSW. SYFS provides support and assistance to vulnerable, disadvantaged and homeless young people and those at risk of, disadvantage and homelessness. This support extends to the children and families of these young people.
SYFS works with the broad community in a collective effort to reduce homelessness, prevent hardship and disadvantage and to enhance the quality of life for all Australians. SYFS assists individual young people and their families to improve their living situation, to reunite them to their families, to maintain their tenancies, to learn living and social skills, to link them to education and training, to support them to reduce the barriers to employment, and to enhance their health and overall wellbeing.

Nowra NSW 2541

T 0242281946

E syfs@syfs.org.au

W syfs.org.au

SouthernCare

SouthernCare provides support and care to the most vulnerable individuals and families within the Eurobodalla Shire

Moruya NSW 2537

W southernlife.org.au

Southlakes Inc

We manage 6 foodbanks, 2 community cafes, 2 school breakfast clubs and Community Hair Project, we provide free haircuts for homeless and DV in 61 locations around Australia. Indigenous Hair Workshop, we travel to remote locations around Australia and teach basic hair skills. Share Your Home, we have made an app linking homeless teens and homeless families with Aussies who have a spare room, for short term free accommodation.

Southport Flexible Learning Centre

Southport Flexi is a non traditional learning environment. Often for young people who have disengaged from mainstream education. We have a cohort of predominately at risk youth. Our cohort consists of beautiful young people with a range of special needs, indigenous status and the rainbow community. Our school focuses on ensuring that these young people have a space to feel safe, seen and included.

Southport Mobile Education Program

Not for Profit Organisation that provides alternative schooling for Young People with learning challenges and trauma affected backgrounds.

Southport QLD 4215

W ereafsn.edu.au/southportflc/

Souths Cares

Souths Cares was established in 2006 as an independent, public benevolent institution. The Souths Cares charity has been built upon the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ long and proud history of supporting the community; in particular Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander people. It’s charter is to support disadvantaged and marginalised youth and their families through the delivery of capacity building programs addressing education, training, health and employment needs.

Southside Community Care Inc.

Southside Community Care Inc. is a Specialist Homelessness Service providing crisis supported accommodation to homeless families. Our Family Support Workers assist tenants to develop a case management plan supporting them to address the issues surrounding their homelessness. A holistic approach is taken to support families to obtain long term affordable housing which includes practical support such as transport, brokerage, food assistance, budgeting and emotional support, as well as strong advocacy within the relevant government systems including Housing, Health & Medical, Child Safety, Legal and Social (Centrelink). We manage 16 crisis accommodation properties with a small staff of 4 part time employees and a small number of dedicated volunteers.

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

W southsidecommunitycare.org.au

Spanish Community Care Association

The Spanish Community Care Association (SCCA) is a non-profit incorporated and benevolent association with DGR status, to meet the specific needs of disadvantaged, with financial issues, of senior and isolated members of the Spanish speaking community within the Sydney metropolitan area through our direct support services.

Our role in the community is aimed at providing welfare assistance, mental health care and support to our clients with particular emphasis placed on those who may be disadvantaged due to age, financial problems, physical and mental disability, language and communication barriers, isolated and/or lonely clients with limited access to social, financial and welfare support.

Waterloo NSW 2017

W spanishcare.org.au

Spare Keys

Spare Keys is a groundbreaking charity that provides crisis accommodation, mental health support and essential technology services to Australia’s most vulnerable people. Our core focus is helping women and children who are victims of domestic violence and natural disasters.

We operate by unlocking unused resources that would otherwise go to waste, and making them available to those in need. It’s a win:win situation in which struggling women and children get crisis accommodation, computers, and leisure experiences to boost their mental health at a point of extreme adversity in their lives, and those with spare resources and unsold tickets can put them to good use.

Spare Keys funds the resources through donations, grants and fundraising efforts, and provides them directly to those in need, or through partners. Our service is literally life-changing for women and children escaping domestic violence situations and natural disasters.

Various locations around Australia

W sparekeys.org/

Speaking Up for You

Speaking Up for You (SUFY) is an independent Individual Advocacy organisation for people with a disability who live in Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Redlands regions. We stand beside and with vulnerable people with disability so that they can feel confident their voice is heard.

West End QLD 4101

W sufy.org.au

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

A society without barriers for people with spinal cord injury and other severe physical disability. Commitment to innovation creates independence, dignity and unlimited opportunity for people living with spinal cord injury and other severe physical disability

Alstonville NSW 2477

W scia.org.au

Spinal Life Australia

In Australia one person every day sustains a traumatic and life-changing spinal cord injury.

It can cost more than $9 million to support someone after their injury. And there often isn’t enough funding to meet an individual’s needs, meaning gaps in service provision, or isolation from the community.

At Spinal Life Australia we understand physical disability, and the challenges families must cope with on a daily basis.

Our specialist therapies, support, employment and advocacy services are nationally recognised for bringing possibility back into people’s lives.

We are there from the time a person is first injured, providing useful experience, advice and guidance through our Peer Support program. That support continues during a person’s journey from hospital to home, and beyond.

We are committed to being there throughout a person’s lifetime, ensuring they can live independently, return to work, maintain social networks and live a life of quality.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W spinal.com.au/

Spirit of Woman

We are dedicated to preventing family violence, reducing shame and stigma by shedding light on the hidden stories of abuse and providing pathways to healing and empowerment. In a world where family violence often lurks in the shadows of shame and stigma, SoW aims to shatter the cloak of silence that envelops family violence. Our mission is twofold: to prevent family violence and to educate the community and those impacted by it. Through our advocacy, outreach, and educational initiatives, we strive to challenge misconceptions, foster empathy, and empower survivors to speak their truth and for perpetrators seek help. A key part of our work is the creation of a public monument— The Place of Courage, which is a tangible symbol of remembrance, resilience, and hope. This monument will serve as an ongoing powerful and tangible reminder of society’s responsibility to end family violence and as public recognition for those who have been affected by it.

Cumberland Park SA 5041

W spiritofwoman.com.au/

Sport & Life Training LTD (SALT)

SALT is a not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing organisation that delivers high quality education sessions into sporting clubs, workplaces and schools. Our aim is to help build mentally resilient people with healthy values who provide positive influences on their teams, workmates, classmates and their broader community.


Our courses cover many different topics such as mental health and wellbeing, leadership, healthy masculinity, female empowerment, equality and respectful relationships, positive parenting, and coaching.


SALT’s sessions are interactive, non-judgemental and engaging to participants. They are based on positive psychology and the latest research from the appropriate peak bodies. SALT has developed a unique Live Quiz platform that provides anonymous real-time feedback from session participants, often unveiling serious issues that can then be addressed.

Via Zoom or in person, our presenters are passionate about creating a positive culture.

Springfield Primary School

Primary School

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd (SNCC) operates: a neighbourhood centre; an out-of-school-hours child care centre; emergency food relief service; volunteer home visiting service, digital mentoring; community building social inclusion groups, activities and events.

Springwood NSW 2777

T 0247513033

E reception@sncc.org.au

W sncc.org.au

SSI - Ashfield

SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia.

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

Ashfield NSW 2131

T 02 8799 6700

E info@ssi.org.au

W ssi.org.au/

St Agnes' Care & Lifestyle

St Agnes' Care & Lifestyle is an arm of St Agnes' Catholic Parish, which provides benevolent relief to persons suffering poverty or distress, in particular the disadvantaged, marginalised or oppressed in the Parish community. This may be through assisting the homeless, disabled, refugees or displaced persons, the frail and the elderly.

Various locations around Australia

T 02 6588 7444

E reception.pac@stagnesparish.org.au

W stagnesparish.org.au

St Augustine's Conference, St Vincent de Paul Society

We provide emergency assistance for those in need in the community.

St Bart's

Since 1963, St Bart’s has been standing by the side of Western Australians experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma and hardship. When we first started, St Bart’s was a small homeless shelter for men. Today we are a much more progressive, inclusive and larger organisation providing support to more than 530 consumers through a range of services. Our goal is to provide safe, supported accommodation and services to people who need it the most, regardless of background, age, gender or ethnicity.

St Benedicts Community Centre

St Benedicts provides a safe place for marginalised and vulnerable people to be. Free hot melas four days a week as well as support and advocacy to people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness.

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Hub

Community Hub

St Canice's Kitchen

Feeds the homeless and socially excluded community 6 days a week in their kitchen at 11am each day.

St Catherine's College Inc - Dandjoo Darbalung Indigenous Tertiary Support

We accomodate 68 regional and remote abstudy eligible indigenous students ( low income ) who have moved to Perth to study for the first time at university and they have high needs for smart riders, books, computers, clothing, and stationery. PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: INDIGENOUS

St Columba's Uniting Church Braddon - Safe Shelter

The Safe Shelter project provides simple overnight accommodation for homeless men in the ACT during the winters months at 3 church halls across Canberra city.

Braddon ACT 2612

W safeshelteract.org.au/

St David's Neighbourhood Centre

St. David’s Neighbourhood Centre is a place where people find the opportunity to meet their community, family and personal needs in a friendly and supportive environment.The Centre is committed to empowering people to reach their full potential through friendship, education, social action and community building. We offer a range of programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Coopers Plains QLD 4108

W stdavidsnc.org.au/

St Francis Social Services - House of Welcome

We support and provide housing, material and financial assistance to Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Australia. We are a project of St. Francis Social Services.

South Granville NSW 2142

W stfrancis.org.au/house-of-welcome

St George Community Housing

Provides government-funded social and affordable housing to a wide area of South West Sydney, Northern Sydney and South Sydney.

St Leonards NSW 2065

E mnepathways@sgch.com.au

W sgch.com.au/

St George Family Support Inc

St George Family Support Services Inc assists local families, with children 0-11 years, to address issues including but not limited to:
• Domestic & Family Violence and Safety
• Mental Health
• Physical Challenges
• Substance Abuse
• Homelessness
• Social Isolation
• Financial Stress
The following services are available:
• Case Management
• Parenting Support
• Information
• Resources
• Advocacy
• One on one Parenting courses
• Workshops
Self Referrals accepted

St George's Anglican Church

We have a ministry that offers emergency relief through food, vouchers & bill assistance.

St Gerard's Primary School

We are a Catholic primary school catering for a multicultural clientele in the low socio-economic status area of Westminster. Many of our families are new arrivals and refugees who speak limited English and have poor job prospects.
Our students are offered a breakfast service each school day as a significant percentage do not have a substantial breakfast at home. Our families struggle with school fee payment and in providing a neat and tidy uniform.
A number of our students return home to families where they aren't able to receive support with their reading or studies and exposure to outings, excursions and after school or holiday recreational activities are limited.

Westminster WA 6061

W stgerards.wa.edu.au/

St John of God Health Care

Horizon House provides supported accommodation to Young people aged 16-22 whom are at risk or experiencing homelessness.

St John's Care

Emergency Relief provider in the ACT, working in partnership with Anglicare

Reid ACT 2612

W stjohnscare.org.au/

St John's Catholic Primary School

We are a small primary school in a small village in NW NSW.

Baradine NSW 2396

W stjohnsbaradine.catholic.edu.au

St John's Community Care - Redlynch

Aged & Disability supports in-home and via day/overnight respite.

Various locations around Australia

T 07 4039 9700

E sjccl@sjccl.org.au

W stjohnscommunitycare.org/

St Johns Youth Service

Homeless service supporting youth in crisis accommodation and support to transition into housing

Adelaide SA 5001

W stjohnsyouthservices.org.au

St Josephs Catholic School - Hillston P&F

This association serves as a community building and fundraising body for the school and contributes substantial funds annually towards the purchase of equipment and resources.

St Joseph's College - Banora Point

St Joseph's College Banora Point is Catholic Secondary School in Northern NSW. We support many social justice initiatives and have strong ties to our local Parish, St Joseph's Parish, Tweed Heads.

St Joseph's Parents and Friends Association

We are a school of 54 students in Molong NSW. Our P&F raises funds to buy educational resources and provide the school community with opportunities to interact in a fun and social setting.

St Joseph's Primary School - Gloucester

Catholic primary school in a drought affected rural community.

Gloucester NSW 2422

W gloucester.catholic.edu.au/

St Joseph's School Tara

Supports primary aged children attending school at St Josephs and their families where needed. We are located in a rural area with many families having low socio-economic status.

St Kilda Mums

Our mission is to rehome pre-loved nursery goods to support Victorian families in need while saving the earth’s precious resources. We collect, sort and redistribute essential nursery equipment, clothing, books and toys for babies and school age children.

Clayton VIC 3168

W stkildamums.org

St Lucy's School

St Lucy's is an independent Catholic K-8 School in the Dominican tradition for students with disabilities. We provide excellence in education that empowers students with the values, knowledge, attitudes and skills to ?ourish and participate fully in society.

St Lucy's caters to children from all religious backgrounds. We have an enrolment of approximately 170 students with our main campus in Wahroonga, Sydney and satellite classes on the Northern beaches. At St Lucy's we view each child individually in order to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent. We provide a holistic education, o?ering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators. Access to the programs is supported through the involvement of the Therapy team. It is part of our mission to raise awareness of issues pertaining to disability in the wider community.

Wahroonga NSW 2076

W stlucys.nsw.edu.au/

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is an independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12.

There are approximately 990 students in the school, with around 290 primary students and 700 girls in the secondary school. St Margaret's has a long and proud boarding history and around 170 boarders from Years 5 to 12 are accommodated in the boarding house, which is in the very heart of the Ascot campus.

Ascot QLD 4007

W stmargarets.qld.edu.au/

St Mary's House of Welcome

St Mary's is a drop in day center for disadvantaged and marginalized people. We offer meal services, showers, computer services and on site and off site activities for our service users.

Fitzroy VIC 3065

W smhow.org.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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