Berwick Lodge Primary School (AU, 13155209130) Browse events

Berwick Lodge Primary School was established in 1990 in the South Eastern Growth corridor of Melbourne. Our school logo depicts the Helmeted Honey Eater - regarded as Australia's rarest bird species, with one of its three acknowledged remaining habitats being on the eastern border of the City of Casey.

Anchor Inc (AU, 80952878595) Browse events

Anchor is a non-profit organisation operating in the outer east region of Melbourne. Anchor exists to create a community where every individual is informed and empowered to achieve their full potential. Partnering with local communities, Anchor supports individuals and families who become vulnerable to reach out to them, restoring and equipping them to take charge of their lives again. Programs include: Foster Care, Kinship Care, Youth at Risk and Homeless Services.

The Anganwadi Project Incorporated (AU, 12314134057) Browse events

The Anganwadi Project’s long-term goal is to rebuild and renovate 66 anganwadi (preschools) in the slums of Ahmedabad, India, to improve the lives and living conditions of children, families and communities in need.   TAP recruits and trains Australian design professionals who volunteer to oversee the design and construction of these schools. TAP works in partnership with Manav Sadhna, an Indian NGO based in Mahatma Gandhi’s Ashram in Ahmedabad.   Existing schools are housed in tiny corrugated iron lean-tos, with inadequate light and ventilation. In summer they are stifling hot, making it impossible for the children to learn.   In partnership with the local community, TAP aims to create a simple and safe space in which children can learn, at minimum cost. TAP’s focus is on design considerations, such as better use of space, air flow ventilation, hygiene and natural light, and the Manav Sadhna ‘Three R’ philosophy – Recycle, Reduce, Reuse.

Pollinate Energy Ltd (AU, 96161067492) Browse events

On July 31st 2012 India experienced the world’s largest blackout. 600 million people were plunged into darkness. But what wasn’t reported is that every night in India there are 292 million people still in the dark.     Pollinate Energy is a non-for-profit startup co-founded by 5 Australians, designed to develop the next generation of leaders and social entrepreneurs while bringing renewable energy to people living in poverty. We work on India with a focus on urban slums – homeless families who live in poverty, in tents. There are 20,000 of these people in our base of Bangalore alone.   These families don’t have electricity – so their kids can’t study at night, and they can’t work, store food, or access information.   .   Pollinate Energy taps into this entrepreneurial spirit, using locally manufactured solar systems to provide light to families living in poverty. These renewable systems are designed to cost no more than what these families spend on energy at the moment. We train local entrepreneurs – teaching them how to sell, finance, install and maintain systems.     Through a student Fellowship program, Pollinate Energy will help to provide this support, while training the next generation of social entrepreneurs

HEILALA (AU, 76933596678) Browse events

Heilala works with partners to protect the environment and support international development through the recovery and reuse of commercial office furniture and fittings (COFF) and related goods. Australian companies throw out perfectly good office equipment every day. Whether it's an ad-hoc upgrade or a full office refurbishment. After all there's never really been any alternative. Fortunately, now there is... Thanks to Heilala, there's no longer any need for retired office equipment to go to waste. We partner with demolition, packaging and logistics companies to facilitate the donation of unwanted equipment to people, all around the world.

Shelter For The Homeless Foundation (AU, 90144979779) Browse events

Every person is entitled to sleep in a warm and safe environment. Our objective is to build community shelters to provide emergency long-term relief and protect those in need of emergency accommodation and assistance.   Our Vision: To build very large homeless shelters, which will have 50 rooms, 5 beds to a room, it will be like a mini hospital with dentists, psychiatrists, doctors and nurses to look after our sick homeless society. It will also have a primary school, to send our young back to school and give them the education they deserve. This center will hold approximately 250 homeless men, women and children and help get them back on their feet with medical, education, employment and help find them permanent accommodation, so they can go on to live normal productive and independent lives, the first one will be built in Geelong and then we intend to build these shelters all over Australia.

Haven Foundation (AU, 46640715540) Browse events

The Haven Foundation has been established in response to a direct need. We aim to provide socially and financially disadvantaged individuals living with mental illness, the opportunity to access housing which provides normality and stability; and offer a sense of permanency in housing and daily living support, which is not provisional upon involvement in any other support.

Heartfelt House (AU, 93704920223) Browse events

We are an organisation that aims to provide support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their family and friends. Childhood sexual abuse is like a cancer with long stretching tentacles that reach deep inside the soul of a survivor. It is emotionally crippling and results in deep psychological scars that are impossible to erase and seemingly impossible to heal. Heartfelt House endeavours to show adult survivors that there is another way. Heartfelt House recognises a survivor's potential to live a full and satisfying lives without their past haunting their today. Heartfelt House believes that with the right support and validation that reclaiming your life is only heartstrength away. We are located on the far north coast of New South Wales in beautiful and private gardens which are very conducive to healing. It is in this tranquil setting we run long and short term groups that walk survivors and their family and friends through their healing process.

Montefiore Home NSW (AU, 55390901239) Browse events

The Montefiore Home is Australia’s leading aged care provider with a proud history spanning more than 120 years, and a commitment to provide exceptional levels of care.  Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of all our ageing Residents, within a secure, tranquil and Jewish environment. The Home has campuses in Hunters Hill, Woollahra and Randwick.  It provides a full range of residential aged care services, a form of supported accommodation for the aged that provides higher levels of assistance than provided by other forms of aged accommodation, such as retirement villages and independent living units. This includes:      Montefiore Residents enjoy 24 hour emergency staff assistance and outstanding kosher meals served in a restaurant-style environment.

HomeGround Services (AU, 92102547393) Browse events

HomeGround is one of Melbourne's largest housing and homelessness services. Our vision is to end homelessness and our mission is to get people housed and keep them housed. We typically assist around 8-10,000 households each year.

Manoah House- Christian Senior Citizens Homes (WA) (AU, 71313656703) Browse events

Association for Christian Senior Citizens Homes (WA) Inc   Home and its staff are committed to providing care and support to the residents. 

Fairhaven Services (AU, 83058123729) Browse events

  About Fairhaven Fairhaven Services has been operating on the Central Coast since 1962. We are a social enterprise dedicated to ensuring that disability is no boundary for people living on the Central Coast and concentrate on providing three key services: accommodation, employment and training.   Fairhaven Services provides accommodation and care at Kincumber and Ettalong, giving people with disabilities independence and offering full time carers assistance and respite. We have three core accommodation facilities – Kincumber Lodge, Kincumber Cottage and Bream Rd, Ettalong.   We also offer employment opportunities for people at two of our business divisions, Pacific CoPack and Central Coast Laundry and provide training services through our Registered Training Organisation Focus Oze Learning.   Our Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) Pacific Co Pack is partially funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the commercial activities of the business.   Community support is essential to Fairhaven Services’ operations and we always welcome donations and volunteers.

Rooftop Foundation (AU, 70571129249) Browse events

   

Uralba Aged Care (AU, 49143113188) Browse events

  It is the aim of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff to provide a safe, secure and homely environment for the elderly residents of Uralba. Uralba’s mission is to preserve the rights to dignity and privacy, along with encouraging residents to live as independently as possible, and to empower them to participate in the day to day decisions of the Hostel.

WASH House (AU, 38792856535) Browse events

  The W.A.S.H. House exists because of the vision, dedication and lobbying of a small group of inspired local women and workers from Essie's Women's Refuge. These extraordinary women identified the unmet support needs of the growing number of women escaping domestic violence being relocated to public housing in the Mount Druitt area.   The demands on the centre have been constant, and ever increasing so over the years we have changed, in an effort to ensure the service remains effective and as responsive as possible to the needs of the women. So although the W.A.S.H. House was initially set up to support women once they moved on from the refuge, we have grown to providing services for all the women in our local community, primarily in Mount Druitt, but encompassing the surrounding Blacktown and Penrith Local Government Areas.   Funded under the Western Area Assistance Scheme in July 1982, the WASH House was supported and housed by Essie's during the establishment phase before signing a tenancy with Department of Housing in August. Ideally, the women wanted a cottage close to the shops and railway but were happy to occupy the house at No 30 Myrtus Crescent, Bidwill, and open for service provision on the 11th of September. With persistent lobbying and creativity the premises at Myrtus Crescent were progressively extended and renovated during the ensuing years to accommodate the growing demand and range of services, including occupying No 32.   Funding for the project was "picked up" by the then Department of Youth and Community Services (now known as DoCS) and in our fourth year of operation funding was increased to the equivalent of two full-time salaries, making the W.A.S.H. House one of the better funded women's information and resource centre's!   In 1997 the WASH House moved to its current Kelly Close premises, with the Op Shop and Emerton Centre being established in 2000, and extending to 3 shops by 2004. Our new location in the CBD, close to transport hubs and other service providers has increased access to our services for women across the area.   We are committed to woman's rights to equality, to choose their own destiny and to have a safe environment for themselves and their children. We view women as capable, worthy, and of innate value.   Much like the washing machine that inspired our naming, the WASH House operates on a variety of settings.  On an individual level our key purpose is to assist women to become aware of their own self worth, improve their quality of life and reach their full potential. To this aim the W.A.S.H. House provides information, resources, support services and group work as well as advocacy and assisted referrals.   On a second level the W.A.S.H. House has a community development brief to promote both opportunities for the local community as well as quality services to meet their needs. We aim to build social capital and capacity by actively participating in interagencies and whole of community initiatives as well as developing strategic partnerships and programs.    On a third level the W.A.S.H House is concerned with the broader societal level, and issues both for women and a local community that experiences social, economic and locational disadvantage. It seems that lobbying and advocacy are dirty words in the community sector of late however the WASH continues to strive to keep women's issues on the public agenda and give a voice to the community regarding issues of interest.   The history of the W.A.S.H. House is one of constant growth and flux and our journey rich and varied. There have been challenges, times of hardship and moments of despair, but there has also been much joy, celebration and achievement. Over 25 years faces and projects have changed, but what has remained constant has been to approach our work from a social justice framework; a commitment and belief to the local community; to equality and contributing to the quality of life of women, their families and communities.   The WASH House has remained a meeting place: facilitating participation and reducing isolation. Providing information and referral has promoted connection to community, access to services and needs being met. Services have been responsive, client focused and provided support, advocacy and opportunities. Relationships have been built on respect, empowerment and self determination.    

Hunter Homeless Connect (AU, 31457808654) Browse events

Hunter Homeless Connect is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to linking vital services such as accommodation and housing, health and wellbeing, legal and financial assistance, employment, study, and support with people who are homeless, doing it tough and at risk of homelessness.   This is delivered in an environment that maintains dignity, fosters a culture of connectedness, and encourages a sense of being a valued member of the community.   Each year since 2009 up to 1,500 guests have been welcomed at the annual Hunter Homeless Connect Day, accessing a one-stop-shop of human and community services, plus receiving free haircuts, massages, immunisations, birth certificates, bedding, phone cards, food, clothing and much more.   The Hunter Homeless Connect Day is delivered by a ‘community coalition’ of government and non-government services and volunteers, with in-kind and financial support from organisations and individuals across the Hunter, and donations through our community Woolly Hats Week and Hunter Connect Sleep Out fundraisers.   There are many ways you can get involved with Hunter Homeless Connect, through sponsorship, donations, fundraising and participating in our key events.

Chameleon Youth Housing (AU, 36139231637) Browse events

Chameleon Regional Community Housing Accommodation and Welfare Association Incorporation is a not for profit community based organisation. Chameleon Youth Housing has been operating on the Redcliffe Peninsula for over 25 years. Our youth accommodation service is managed by a Coordinator and staffed by qualified youth support workers 24 hours a day 7 days a week.   We are primarily a youth accommodation and support service and cater for both male and female residents aged 15 to 17 years from overnight stays up to longer term. Periods of stay are assessed on a needs basis. Chameleon Youth Housing supports a large number of young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.   Chameleon Youth Housing also provides safe and affordable accommodation in the Redcliffe City and surrounding areas to young parenting families aged 18 to 25 years experiencing accommodation crisis and provide them with an opportunity to secure long term independent accommodation.   Chameleon Youth Housing provides an opportunity for young people to take control of their lives in a supported strength based environment. We encourage and support young people to assess and reassess their own goals, to begin the process for a better future.  

Mates in Construction (AU, 59078877997) Browse events

Haven Home Safe (AU, 28081883623) Browse events

B Miles Women's Foundation (AU, 31323982619) Browse events

B Miles Women’s Foundation provides housing, support, and recovery services to women experiencing a mental illness and who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The Foundation supports women to exercise their rights to safe, affordable and permanent housing. This support is premised upon recognition of the social and economic inequities that women experience and is practiced through working collaboratively with women and other agencies.

Regional Housing Limited (AU, 14139284647) Browse events

The Youthcare youth homelessness shelter (Hervey Bay) is an accommodation program of Regional Housing Limited which provides secure crisis accommodation and homelessness support services for youth aged 16 to 21 years.

St Johns Youth Services Inc (AU, 64218906004) Browse events

St John’s Youth Services is a community based organisation located in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It was established 30 years ago to serve homeless young people in the city. St John’s Youth Services specialises in providing services and support to disadvantaged and homeless young people and children.

Interaction Disability Services Ltd (AU, Interaction Disability Services Ltd - N/A) Browse events

Provision and promotion of services for people with a disability from diverse demographic groups and ethnic backgrounds, aiming to support individuals and families to meet their own life goals. Services offered are group home accommodation, in-home and community respite, case management, transition to work, support and training in living skills.

JUNCTION HOUSE INCORPORATED (AU, JUNCTION HOUSE INCORPORATED - N/A) Browse events

Junction House is a not for profit organisation which provides a boutique lifestyle training and recreation program for adults with mild intellectual disabilities located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

Bethlehem House Homeless Men's Assistance Centre Inc (AU, 89182261084) Browse events

Our purpose is to assist men who often have complex support needs. Including our off-site accommodation, Bethlehem House has the capacity to accommodate 44 men experiencing homelessness on any given night. We provide meals, laundry and shower facilities and other support services to clients in need.