Welfare Assistance & Services in Yass Valley
What Is This?
Welfare Assistance and Services provide support and resources to individuals and families facing hardship. These services aim to improve the well-being and stability of vulnerable populations through various forms of assistance such as food aid, housing support, financial counselling, and emergency relief.
How Is It Funded?
These services are primarily funded by government grants and allocations, non-profit organisations, and community fundraising efforts. Some programs also receive support from corporate partnerships and international aid agencies. How much does it cost? Most support is free to access.
How To Access?
Individuals can access Welfare Assistance and Services through local community centres, social service agencies, online platforms, and referral from government departments. Referrals from other organisations, such as healthcare providers or educational institutions, are also common pathways to access these services.
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General Welfare & Support Services
Vine Community FoodCare
Vine Community CareVine Community FoodCare provides access to low cost groceries and free bread, fruit and vegetables to low income families & individuals in the Yass Valley region. Open every Thursday, from 10am-5pm.
Yass
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General Welfare & Support Services
Barnardos Child, Youth and Family Support Program
BARNARDOS AUSTRALIAOutreach family support. Aims to improve the wellbeing of all family members, but with a specific focus on children.
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Food Vans and Kitchens
Early Morning Centre
UnitingCare Canberra CityFor people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. Serves breakfast 7:30-8:30am Mon-Fri. Serves hot drinks 9am-2pm Mon-Fri.
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General Welfare & Support Services
Making Connections Together
Complete Social Work and Health and Well being Services
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General Welfare & Support Services
My Care Plan / Recovery coach
Pasco CareRecovery Coaching / Support coordination. Pasco Care NDIS service provider specialising in empowering individuals with psychosocial, intellectual, and autism spectrum disabilities. Our approach is centred on fostering recovery and growth through practical skill-building, psychosocial supports, and holistic service delivery.
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General Welfare & Support Services
National Perinatal Support Program
The Babes Project AustraliaThe Babes Project works with women who are seeking additional support during pregnancy. We run a National support service providing our Perinatal Support Program via phone and video calls for pregnant and early parenting women across Australia, who cannot access one of the Centres.
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General Welfare & Support Services
Psychosocial Support Work
Pasco CarePasco Care NDIS service provider specialising in empowering individuals with psychosocial, intellectual, and autism spectrum disabilities. Our approach is centred on fostering recovery and growth through practical skill-building, psychosocial supports, and holistic service delivery.
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Abuse & Assault Services
General Welfare & Support Services
Toora
Toora offers support services for women in Canberra affected by domestic violence, homelessness, institutions and substance dependency to create better life outcomes and community change.
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Literacy & Numeracy Programs
Youth Information & Counselling
Child, Youth Mentoring Program
BARNARDOS AUSTRALIATargets vulnerable children and young people residing in families experiencing difficulties.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Circle of Security, Canberra
Sanctuary AusWe come to you at a time that’s right for you! All parents feel lost at times and without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine how good it would feel to understand what your child is really asking from you. Circle of Security® is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
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Crisis Counselling & Intervention Services
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Youth Information & Counselling
Intensive Intervention Services
BARNARDOS AUSTRALIAThe Barnardos Intensive Intervention Service is an outreach family support program. The program works in partnership with children, young people and their families using a 'strength approach' to assist them in achieving sustainable attitudinal and / or behavioural change. Referrals of existing clients of Child Youth Protection Services or Youth Justice only.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Pregnancy, Maternity & Newborn Health
Specialist Homelessness Services
Karinya House for Mothers and Babies
Every woman who is pregnant or parenting should be surrounded with the support she needs. However, not every woman has safety, shelter or a positive support network. Established in 1997, Karinya House provides safety, shelter and a positive support network for women.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Drug & Alcohol Services
Kids in Focus
BARNARDOS AUSTRALIAAn outreach family support program for children, young people and their families experiencing alcohol and drug misuse issues
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Sanctuary Aus - Main Office
Sanctuary AusSanctuary Aus is a Canberra-based Community Organisation led by two therapeutic professionals with over 35 years of experience in supporting children, young people and families. Sanctuary Aus staff bring a wealth of professional skills, qualifications, training and program management experience to the Canberra community. Our goal is to create a Sanctuary where our community can support children