Welfare Assistance & Services in Darwin
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
Food Vans and Kitchens
Food 4 Life
Principally through Foodbank operations (to recover 'expired' groceries etc from supermarkets and distributing it, indirectly through other charities, eg St Vincent de Paul, and directly through a Food for Life store, to those in need) Main activities relate to Economic, social and community development.
Berrimah
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General Welfare & Support Services
Nepalese Association of Northern Territory
NANT was founded in 2007, as a result of combined effort from community members it has got its full shape and finally was registered as an organization in 2008 and incorporated under the Association Act on 11 March 2010. It was an outcome of an intense discussion and desire to serve the Nepalese community in a formal and well organized approach through an organization.
Casuarina
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Aboriginal Support Services & Counselling
General Welfare & Support Services
Specialist Homelessness Services
St Vincent DE Paul Society, Ozanam House
St Vincent De Paul Society (NT)Aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering 'a hand up' to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Stuart Park
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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.