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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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Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council

Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) aims to improve, protect and foster the best interests of all Aboriginal persons within the Council’s area and members of the Council.

We have a number of important programs and core areas of work including Social Housing, Agri-Business, Aged Care (Independent Living), Culture & Heritage and Indigenous Protected Areas (land acquisition, use and management).

Recently our community was affected by the floods which severely impacted Cabbage Tree Island, with residents displaced from their homes. We are working towards rebuilding the island so we can bring our community home.

Jalygurr Guwan Aboriginal Corporation

Jalygurr Guwan Aboriginal Corporation has been providing Long Day Care, Out of School Hours Care and Regional Children's Service Mobile Playgroup for over 30 years in Broome. We are committed to delivering high quality early childhood education that enhances the cultural, physical, social, emotional, language and learning development of the children utilizing our services.

Jannawi Family Centre

Jannawi is a specialist child protection service that works with families who have experienced or at risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. We primarily work with women and children, although we have had some male clients. Our work centers around the most vulnerable experiencing domestic violence, child abuse and neglect. We support families in raising children free from abuse and trauma.
Our services offer therapy and caser management and support such as court support, housing, Centrelink, and parenting.

Summer Hill NSW 2130

T 029750 0500

W jannawi.org.au

Jenny's Place

Jenny's Place is a not-for-profit community-based service established in Newcastle in 1977.

We provide direct relief and support to women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness (or are at risk of homelessness).

Our passionate team is committed to keeping women and children in our community safe, housed and free from violence. We seek to empower women through honesty, transparency, equality, compassion and decency. We aim to help our clients break the cycle of violence and live secure lives.

Jenny’s Place offers a range of services to women and children. We operate Women and Children’s Crisis Refuge, Single Women’s Crisis Refuge, Supported Transitional Accommodation, Outreach Homelessness Support Program, and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre.

Jess Pugh MP - Mt Ommaney

State Member for Mount Ommaney (ALP)

Mount Ommaney QLD 4074

W jesspughmp.com.au

Jesuit Refugee Service

Jesuit Refugee Service works with people seeking asylum and migrants in vulnerable situations. We offer different services such as casework, emergency relief, employment assistance and material aid referrals. We have the finding safety program that specifically supports migrant women who have experienced or at risk of experiencing Gendered based violence. We have school and community engagement, including leadership programs that empower young refugees and people seeking asylum to advocate for their rights.

Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra Inc

I-Care is developing Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra (JILC) which is a community Christian church based and occupies a building in the Kaleen Plaza within the suburb of in Kaleen.

The aim of the Community Food Bank is to provide low cost or free food to those most in need. It will operate in conjunction with “Foodbank Australia” (the largest food relief organisation in Australia), and will be open to the public several days a week.

We will distribute, at low or no cost, food items to the homeless and the lower socio-economic demographic of Canberra, depending on particular individual circumstances. Items will be collected from the surplus of food suppliers, or from stock that is nearing the end of its recommended shelf life.


Kaleen ACT 2617

W jilcanberra.org.au

JET Australia Foundation Ltd

1. Community Language School

2. Cultural Classes

3. Humanitarian Support

4. Food Relief

5. Multicultural and Interfaith Events

6. Temple

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

W jaf.org.au

Jewish Russian Community Soup Kitchen Ltd. (Souper)


Souper Charity offers free, nutritional meals to lonely individuals, those affected by illness and people in difficult financial situations.

In 2018, Souper Kitchen opened its doors in the heart of St Kilda to provide free, home-style meals to people in need in Melbourne including Holocaust survivors, residents of public housing, victims of family violence, isolated community members, people who recently underwent hospitalisation, people living with disabilities, new migrants and those in challenging financial situations.

During the emergency crisis situations including the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, Souper supported the community with regular deliveries of much-needed meals, pantry and grocery items as well as hygiene and household items.

Currently, over 1000 people receive regular support through our food security program, with new requests coming in weekly.

Caulfield North VIC 3161

T 1800613770

E info@souper.org.au

W souper.org.au

Johns River Public School

We are committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment for your child. We support your child’s health and safety through a range of strategies including behaviour code for students, anti-racism education, anti-bullying programs, conflict resolution and mediation training, peer support, road safety education, and the healthy school canteen.

Johns River NSW 2443

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

Joondalup Family centre

We are a non-profit family centre located in Joondalup, we offer different classes for our locals, and work closely with the children health nurse, all starts autism and aboriginal families.

JSW Training and Community Services

JSW (Jobs South West Inc. ) is a community-based charity. Our services are available to people who are employed, people with disabilities, Aboriginal people, young people not engaged in employment, education or training and mature aged people who are under-employed, in the South West region of Western Australia.
As a Community Operated Registered Training Organisation we deliver nationally accredited training both on and off the job. We work with youth at risk between the ages of 13 - 18 years old providing support services and alternative education programs.

Manjimup WA 6258

T 08 9721 5033

E info@jsw.org.au

W jsw.org.au

Jubilee Community Care Inc

Jubilee provides aged care support and care to older Australians living in their own homes. This also includes respite care and activities held at our day centre.

Jubilee Housing Inc.

Jubilee Housing Inc is a community housing initiative of the Box Hill and NewHope Baptist churches and South Croydon Anglican church. We have been operating for over 30 years to provide affordable housing for people in our local communities who are unable to secure adequate housing from the private market.

Box Hill VIC 3128

W jubileehousing.org.au

Judge Rainbow Memorial Fund Inc

Rainbow Lodge assists men exiting custody. As a transitional house, we take men direct from custody and our program involves a three month residential stay, where clients are required to participate in our AOD program, consisting of counselling, NA meetings and other mandatory groups. Once clients complete their three month stay the hope is that we have been able to obtain housing for them in the community, where we support them as outreach clients for the next two years. When clients transition from onsite into the community, we assist them with obtaining essential items (white goods, cutlery etc) and this can be challenging.

Junaya Family Development services

Junaya Family Development Services (JFDS) is a non-government, community based organisation providing services for families within Blacktown LGA.

JFDS has a number of programs funded by Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) through the Targeted Early Intervention Program.

Our programs work with families to address some of the challenges that can make caring for kids and managing a family difficult. All of our programs aim to strengthen families with the skills, knowledge, resources and opportunities that help provide children and young people with safe and thriving environments where they can grow and develop to reach their potential.

Blacktown NSW 2148

T 0296213922

E info@junaya.org.au

W junaya.org.au/

Junction Support Services

Junction provides out of home care services for young people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, and are currently being managed by the child protection system.

Juno Services

Since 2002, Juno (formerly known as WISHIN) has been working with women and gender diverse people in Melbourne’s north who are experiencing homelessness or family violence.

Our primary role is to support and advocate for individual women and gender diverse people and their children. Our approach is non-judgemental, personalised and evidence-based to empower the people we work with to make lasting change in their lives. We use and develop progressive and creative responses to homelessness, gendered poverty and trauma.

Glenroy VIC 3046

W juno.org.au

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

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.

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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