“Poverty” Charities in Australia
Largest
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Brotherhood Of St Laurence | VIC | ●●● | BSL is a social justice organisation working alongside people experiencing disadvantage to address the fundamental causes of poverty in Australia. We… |
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Anglicare SA Ltd. | ●●● | For more than 150 years, AnglicareSA has supported South Australians in need. Our 1,800 staff and more than 600 volunteers support more than 55,000 pe… | |
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Access Community Enterprises Limited | QLD | ●●● | Supporting Vulnerable Australians with employment, settlement, disability services.… |
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Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre Limited | QLD | ●●● | Culture & Arts Other recreation… |
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The Smith Family | NSW | ●●● | We aim to give disadvantaged children the best chance at building a better future for themselves. Research shows that providing long-term targeted sup… |
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L.D.S. Charitable Trust Fund | NSW | ●●● | We provided funding to approved GDRsto aid in the relief of poverty and hunger, elimination of disease and support of worldwide immunisation, alleviat… |
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Compassion Australia | ●●● | Compassion primarily works with individual children through our Child Sponsorship Program. Compassion's holistic child development model is desig… | |
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Oxfam Australia | ●●● | Please refer to our Annual Report available on our website here: https://www.oxfam.org.au/what-we-do/abou t-us/assessing-our-performance/annual-re port/… | |
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LiveBetter Services Limited | NSW | ●●● | Livebetter continued to enhance and maintain the independence and choice of people living in communities across Australia experiencing barriers to com… |
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Wintringham | VIC | ●●● | Wintringham continued to provide dignified, affordable, high quality care and accommodation to frail, elderly persons who are homeless or at risk of h… |
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Childfund Australia | ●●● | ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in developing communities. Our … | |
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Joii Limited | QLD | ●●● | The principal activities of the labour-hire and construction businesses helped the operation of social enterprise projects that provided employment, a… |
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Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd | NSW | ●●● | Our aim is to improve employment opportunities for all people in our community particularly those affected by poverty, distress, and misfortune. We wi… |
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Joblink Plus Limited | ●●● | The purpose of Joblink Plus is to believe in and provide support to all people, connecting them to the dignity and fulfillment made possible through e… | |
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The General Gumala Foundation_Trust | WA | ●●● | We fund programs for the relief of poverty,sickness,suffering,distress,misf ortune or destitution of the the three language groups- Bunjima, Nyiyaparli… |
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Loddon Mallee Housing Services Limited | VIC | ●●● | Provide direct housing assistance: a) promote the relief of poverty, sickness or the needs of the aged by providing affordable rental housing to low i… |
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Caritas Australia Limited | ●●● | We are an international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia. We:1. Deliver long-term development programs 2. Help peo… | |
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Annecto Inc | VIC | ●●● | annecto aims to connect individuals and communities to realise an inclusive society by relieving poverty, sickness and the needs of the aged, and assi… |
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City West Housing Pty Limited | NSW | ●●● | Our purpose is to build stronger communities and improve people's lives by providing affordable housing.… |
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Australian Committee For UNICEF Limited | NSW | ●●● | UNICEF Australia supports a range of programs which deliver positive outcomes for children in need. These are focused on nutrition, health, education,… |
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Minaret College Inc | VIC | ●●● | Advancement of education and religion and the relief of poverty of Muslims. Minaret College has established two educational campuses in order to educa… |
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Sacred Heart Mission Inc | VIC | ●●● | To provide support, care & nurturing for the purposes of alleviating and preventing homelessness, poverty and social isolation in the City of Port Phi… |
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Enterprise & Training Company Limited | ●●● | We are a community orientated, not-for-profit provider of employment, training, and business services. We help people from many different situations … | |
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Uniting Country SA LTD | SA | ●●● | We provide a Strengths Based, prevention and early intervention approach to Case Management and Counseling to individuals and families to help people … |
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Workways Australia Limited | VIC | ●●● | Workways Australia is a charitable organisation established for the purpose of promoting the relief of poverty, distress, misfortune or disability of … |
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Momentum Collective | NSW | ●●● | The Organisation's purpose is to provide direct relief for those people experiencing poverty, sickness (including mental illness), suffering, dis… |
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Cbm Australia | VIC | ●●● | Our disability inclusive development program transforms the lives of people with disabilities, their families, communities, organisations and governme… |
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The Junction Works Limited | NSW | ●●● | We provide a broad range of services including disability, youth, children's and community services.… |
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Human Appeal International Australia | NSW | ●●● | HAIA has an extensive range of projects which are funded, resourced and run continuously throughout the year. These projects are extremely important … |
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Interrelate Limited | NSW | ●●● | The company's short- and long-term objectives are to provide for the direct provision of relief of poverty, suffering, distress, misfortune or he… |
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MAF International | QLD | ●●● | MAF International is part of a worldwide not-for-profit team of aviation professionals providing air transport in places of deepest human need. For ov… |
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Adventist Development And Relief Agency Australia Ltd | NSW | ●●● | ADRA Australia works in partnerships with local civil society organizations in Australia and overseas to assist people in poverty and distress through… |
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Banjima Charitable Trust | ●●● | The Trust is a Native Title Trust that operates via a trust deed with specific charitable objects. The advisory Trustees provide recommendations to th… | |
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Mayflower Brighton | VIC | ●●● | Mayflower provided residential care, home care, respite services, and retirement living to the aged.… |
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Transform Aid International Limited | NSW | ●●● | We use a two-pronged approach. First, in conjunction with our wholly owned subsidiary Baptist World Aid Australia Ltd, we mobilise Australian churches… |
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HousingFirst Ltd | ●●● | HousingFirst's charitable purpose is to promote the relief of poverty, sickness or the needs of the aged by providing affordable rental housing t… | |
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The Trustee For The Western Cape Communities Trust | QLD | ●●● | The charity was established in accordance with the Western Cape Communities Co-Existence Agreement (WCCCA) which was signed in 2002. Under the WCCCA, … |
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Partners For Equity Limited | ●●● | PFE partnered with non-government, community based, local organisations in developing countries to provide aid to communities that are disadvantaged o… | |
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Darebin Community Health Service | VIC | ●●● | The Companys purpose is to enable health, well-being and dignity for all by providing responsive and accessible services to the diverse communities ac… |
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TEAR Australia | VIC | ●●● | Through the work of local partners, Tearfund Australia is able to provide long-term sustainable development in poor communities around the world. Ofte… |
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Access Programs Australia Ltd | NSW | ●●● | The Company operates as a Not for Profit, providing welfare services to individuals, families and groups. This is achieved by providing relief of fina… |
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Junction Support Services Inc | VIC | ●●● | We offer services to support people right across their life span - from infants who are part of our supporting young parents program, to the children … |
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Community Housing (Qld) Ltd | QLD | ●●● | Horizon Housing Company Ltd delivers social housing and other 'income based' housing options directly relieving the effects of poverty.… |
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Baptist World Aid Australia Public Ancillary Fund | NSW | ●●● | We use a two-pronged approach through Transform Aid International Ltd (our parent organisation). First, we mobilise Australian churches and individual… |
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The Personnel Group Ltd | VIC | ●●● | TPG's sole purpose since inception is to relieve poverty and distress within specific cohorts through targeted employment support services to ind… |
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Kalano Community Association Inc | NT | ●●● | We administer the health, housing and employment requirements and the overall general well being of the members of the Kalano Community and their fami… |
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Oxfam Australia Trading Pty Ltd | SA | ●●● | Please refer here https://shop.oxfam.org.au/our-story… |
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Baptist World Aid Australia Ltd | NSW | ●●● | We use a two-pronged approach through Transform Aid International Ltd (our parent organisation). First, we mobilise Australian churches and individual… |
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Better Place Australia | VIC | ●●● | We provide counselling services in the areas of: * Family dispute resolution and mediation * Developing parenting skills for parents struggling with s… |
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The Co-Group Limited | ●●● | Provide non-profit community based counselling and home care support services for the direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, lonelin… |
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Miriam Rose Foundation Incorporated | NT | ●○○ | The activities run by the Miriam Rose Foundation in this financial year were designed to alleviate those living in poverty in the remote Aboriginal co… |
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Brighter Future Organisation | VIC | ●○○ | -We provide education from the two village rural schools in Cambodia that we built for the communities -We provide local teaching positions at our two… |
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Ankamuthi Charitable Trust | WA | ●●● | Advance social and public welfare through the relief of poverty, distress and Aboriginal disadvantage… |
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The Co-Group Limited | ●●● | Provide non-profit community based counselling and home care support services for the direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, lonelin… | |
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Colel Chabad Australia Ltd. | VIC | ●●○ | The charity provided funds for the relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability, destitution and helplessness.… |
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Australia Tanzania Society Limited | WA | ●○○ | We provide support to underprivileged and disadvantaged people in Tanzania that are suffering from poverty, disability, misfortune or helplessness. Mo… |
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Act for Peace Ltd | ●●● | We are the international aid agency of National Council of Churches. By supporting emergency response, sustainable development and advocacy programs i… | |
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Australian Independent Schools Fund Limited | NSW | ●●○ | The principal activities of the fund during the financial year were to receive, allocate, and distribute funds to independent schools, other philanthr… |
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Joii Limited | QLD | ●●● | The principal activities of the labour-hire and construction businesses helped the operation of social enterprise projects that provided employment, a… |
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Hakimi Trust | NSW | ●○○ | Locally in Australia, we worked along side various local charities such as raising funds for Salvation Army Xmas Appeal by donating food items and toy… |
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Mary's Meals Australia Ltd | NSW | ●○○ | We setup the website for online donations, in an effort to raise funds and send them in support of Mary's Meals global mission to feed the hungry… |
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Barkly Region Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Group Aboriginal Corporation | NT | ●●● | BRADAAG provides Alcohol and other Drug Services for the Barkly Region. our Vision is to Improve the lives of individuals, families & community of the… |
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Worldview Foundation Limited | ACT | ●●● | Worldview Foundation relieves poverty and distress through holistic programs with a focus on assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. W… |
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Indigenous Employment Partners Ltd | ●○○ | We provided pre-employment preparation services, recruitment services and post placement support to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aust… | |
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The Generous and The Grateful, Inc. | NSW | ●○○ | We sourced most needed furniture and white goods to help people recovering from homelessness, domestic violence, as well as refugees and youth at risk… |
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Be Kind Sydney Ltd | NSW | ●●○ | Be Kind Sydneys charitable purpose is to relieve poverty, suffering and misfortune of people in need in New South Wales. As a subsidiary of Sydney Com… |
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Penny Appeal Australia Ltd | NSW | ●●● | Penny Appeal Australia has been set up to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organizing mass … |
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Community Generation Limited | ●○○ | WE PROVIDED ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER, SANITATION + HYGIENE TO RURAL VILLAGES AND SCHOOLS IN KAMPOT PROVINCE IN CAMBODIA. THIS ALSO INCLUDED HYGI… | |
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Breakthrough Community Services | NSW | ●○○ | Breakthrough Community Services conducted the following activites: - Emergency financial assistance - Provision of pre-cooked meals and fresh food - S… |
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World Bicycle Relief Australia Limited | NSW | ●○○ | World Bicycle Relief Australia raises revenue via donations and sends those funds to our program operations in Sub Sahara Africa to purchase bicycles … |
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Solarbuddy.org Ltd | QLD | ●●● | SolarBuddy runs educational programs and events where corporates and schools learn about our organisation and the issue of energy poverty. - Particip… |
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A Brave Life Limited | ●○○ | The main purpose of A Brave Life is to alleviate the risks of ongoing poverty, misfortune & helplessness experienced by many teenage and young mothers… | |
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Lillie's Books Incorporated | SA | ●○○ | We gift new books to disadvantaged children and young people in need. We deliver these books to organisations that provide support to children and… |
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Magen David Adom Ltd | VIC | ●●● | The Company's activities include: offering support services that directly relieves poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability… |
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Mummies Paying It Forward Incorporated | NSW | ●○○ | We provide material aid to vulnerable Australians living on or below the poverty line including: the homeless or those at risk of homelessness vuln… |
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Impact Nations Australia Limited | ●○○ | Impact Nations Australia aims to provide long term sustainability for individuals and communities in developing nations. Impact Nations Australia exi… | |
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Initiate Australia Limited | WA | ●○○ | We funded three projects in Kenya in the areas of health, education and income generation. We operated a mentoring program for disadvantaged children… |
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St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Cathedral Parish Melbourne North | VIC | ●○○ | The relief of poverty, sickness or the needs of the aged. Advancement of religion. Other purposes meeting medical expenses of poor, meeting unexpected… |
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Every Nation Canberra (EN Canberra) | ●○○ | We continue to do regular online church services and meet regularly with the church community for encouragement and support.… | |
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Books for Lesotho Incorporated | SA | ●○○ | assisting children in disadvantaged schools in the Kingdom of Lesotho and as a result alleviate poverty through enhanced educational outcomes. The or… |
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Forever Empowerment Ltd | NSW | ●○○ | Our project with Global Development Group works closely with 125 families annually who are at risk of being unable to care for a child or children. Ov… |
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The Children of Maasai Educational Programme | ●○○ | We provide basic needs to Maasai children and families in Kenya to promote a fulfilling and prosperous childhood. See more at www.childrenofmaasai.org… | |
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Cambodia Rural Students Foundation Limited | VIC | ●○○ | The purpose of Cambodia Rural Students Foundation Ltd ("CRSFL") charity is to provide funding to a Cambodian NGO 'Cambodia Rural Students Trust&#… |
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HOST International Ltd | NSW | ●●● | Domestically *Directly supported asylum seekers unable to receive government assistance in Sydney and Adelaide with Material aide and employment ass… |
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Fairaction International Pty Ltd | NSW | ●○○ | We are helping communities achieve sustainable access to clean drinking water. Using our Target 6.1 Map, we monitor and maintain the functionality of … |
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The Smiles Foundation | QLD | ●○○ | The charity has provided support to religious organisations and those in need of relief through poverty, disability, sickness or distress throughout t… |
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Project Generosity Inc | NSW | ●○○ | We provide intervention to those at risk, or before they become at risk of mental and or physical disability. This includes their carers We continue… |
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Warakirri College Limited | NSW | ●●● | Through education and associated before and after-school services and support, we aim to relieve the disadvantage, poverty, sickness, suffering, distr… |
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World Hope International Ltd | QLD | ●●○ | Improved access to education for children: o Building sanitation facility and installing water tanks at a school in PNG, providing clean wa… |
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Financial Counselling Australia Ltd | VIC | ●●● | FCA is the national voice for the financial counselling profession in Australia. It is a not-for-profit organisation that: - Provides resources and s… |
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Axis Housing Limited | NSW | ●○○ | Relief of poverty due to social and affordable housing… |
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Emunah Australia Limited | VIC | ●○○ | Activities included educational and social events, and establishing and maintaining relationships and collaborations to raise awareness of Emunah Aust… |
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One Family At A Time Limited | VIC | ●○○ | One Family At A Time continued projects relating to our four priority areas: - Improving access to quality education Projects included providing appro… |
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Voice of Hope International Ministries Inc | WA | ●○○ | The charity's activities and outcomes: -The charity was able to establish accommodation facilities to shelter some of the street kids. -Provided … |
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PakT4Change Ltd | QLD | ●○○ | We provided therapeutic music programs to children, young people and families who are experiencing or have experienced traumatic childhood experiences… |
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Shoebox Revolution | NSW | ●○○ | Shoebox Revolution provide care packages to people without homes, which contain non-perishable foods, warm clothing or sun protection and basic toilet… |
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World Of Hope School Incorporated | SA | ●○○ | during the year we raised funds to support the school, the teachers and local families… |
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Aberdeen Hall Limited | ●○○ | The Aberdeen Hall is dedicated to support people of Hong Kong descent in Australia required benevolent assistance as a result of poverty, sickness, su… | |
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2 Pairs Each | VIC | ●○○ | 2 Pairs Each is established to be a charity whose purpose is to relieve poverty by providing socks, toiletries and items of warm clothing and bedding … |
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The Triumph Alliance Limited | QLD | ●○○ | Our vision is to empower disadvantaged youths with skills, trades and tools for sustainable employment and economic independence. Triumph Alliance spo… |