Promoting Social Justice: Home

Every day we open our doors and care for the homeless and vulnerable of our city, creating a space where they can feel safe, cared for and valued. The work of Emmanuel City Mission truly brings hope and healing to the lives of people who need it most.

Our mission is to connect homeless and vulnerable people with people who care; increasing trust and decreasing loneliness

It is our mission to ensure that no Queenslander feels left out or disconnected from their community. Rosies aims to provide friendship and unconditional acceptance to those doing it tough with a warm smile and a hot drink.

Provides analysis of current domestic and international issues which impact us all; including, homelessness, asylum seekers and refugees, the impact on the proposed increase of GST on the disadvantaged.

Impacted by Brisbane’s housing crisis? No place to call your own? Help starts here. Micah Projects can connect you with a range of services to prevent and resolve homelessness.

"Homelessness Australia (HA) is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia. [They] provide systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector. Homelessness Australia works in collaboration with homelessness assistance services, state and national homelessness peak organisations, other peak organisations, government agencies and the broader community. Access fact sheets, research resources and more.

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian community service organisation which helps people to regain their independence.

The Salvation Army is one of the largest providers of homelessness services in Australia.
Services are free, voluntary, accredited and delivered by professional and committed staff. Our philosophy is that every person deserves dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home.

Sometimes, a fresh start begins with fresh laundry
For people doing it tough like Cass, accessing laundry and shower services can be hard. But you can make a difference.
You can provide people doing it tough with a warm shower, clean fresh laundry, and the knowledge that someone cares about them.

Foodbank aims to eliminate hunger in Australia. Access case studies, facts about hunger in Australia and reports.

OzHarvest Brisbane opened its doors in 2014 with one van. Now with a fleet of 9 vans, the team rescues more than 25,000kg of food every week, which equates to 55,000 meals delivered to people in need throughout Brisbane.

"The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to: strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments."

The Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education exists to challenge popular beliefs and dominant cultural values, to ask the difficult questions, to look at life from the standpoint of the minority, the victim, the outcast and the stranger.

ERFA’s vision is for access to quality education and life-long learning opportunities for all, supporting empowered communities who determine their own futures

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We do and we influence. We accompany people and communities to foster and regenerate the web of relationships that sustain us all – across people, place and planet – and we work to change policies, practices, ideas and values that perpetuate inequality, prejudice and exclusion.

We’re not human rights experts but we know that regardless of where you live, everyone has the right to education, health care and social welfare. Except, not everyone does. Starting in our own country and expanding to our nearest neighbours, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Timor-Leste, Mercy Works run world-class programs that engage in partnership with challenged communities to enjoy the right to these basic resources.

Together we can HALT domestic and family violence.
The Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation exists to HALT the cycle of domestic violence so that everyone can feel respected, informed, confident to act, and safe.

Friends with Dignity is a national charity providing assistance to men, women and children who have been displaced by domestic violence.
Our organisation works in collaboration with registered referral agencies to respond to any requests for assistance. This includes transforming houses into homes, providing essential items, offering scholarships to ease the burden of education and extra-curricular costs and providing a personal safety device so that help is available at a touch of a button. Donating to us ensures we can sustain our programs and reach as many men, women and children affected by Domestic violence.

The Salvation Army provides a wide range of services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by domestic and family violence. We understand that experiencing family violence can be frightening and isolating. You don’t have to battle through alone, we offer domestic violence help through our refuges, children’s and parenting services, counselling, support, men’s programs, accommodation and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, family and domestic violence.

"The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre ... works from a feminist perspective and framework. [They] uphold the belief that structural inequalities in society greatly disadvantage women and children and result in power differentials and violence in interpersonal relationships. This framework and practice ensures that all clients of the Centre are treated with respect, dignity and equity."

Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is the regional Domestic and Family Violence support service for people living in Brisbane. We provide a range of free and confidential services for people who are experiencing or are at risk of domestic and family violence.

Our vision is a world that enables women and children to participate in society on their own terms – empowered to achieve their highest potential.
Starting with accommodation and meeting immediate needs, we support women and their children to be safe. We provide 24/7 crisis support and temporary accommodation, independent housing and supported community care.
Women needing support have experienced, or are at immediate risk of, serious harm: through physical and emotional violence, threats, sexual assault, and stalking. We work alongside them to plan their move towards a life free from violence.

With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the principles of CST, is what Pope Paul VI called ‘authentic development’. Explore the Catholic Social Teaching principles and how they guide our work.

Access statistical and analytical information about a wide variety of topics relevant to sports in Australia; includes, mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Housing, Unemployment and much more.

Help and support for refugees, people seeking asylum, people in immigration detention and other migrants in Australia.

All people regardless of where they come from or how they arrived in a country should be treated with the same rights as others, especially children whose rights are often more threatened as refugees. Currently, there are millions of child refugees around the world as a result of conflict, climate change or simply because of their background or religion. Whilst many different organisations help refugees in Australia, we are one of the refugee charities in Australia that focuses on helping children.

The Refugee Council of Australia's "work is centred around five key areas: policy, support for refugees, support for its members, community education and administration." Access Reports, Fact Sheets, Statistics, Data, Resource guides etc.

FOR’s Vision is for asylum seekers and refugees to be respected and valued members of the Australian community.

ACMRO's Mission Statement: "We, the staff of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, dedicate our efforts towards the acceptance and settlement of Refugees and Migrants into Australia. We do this especially by our efforts to influence Government policies in this area. We also seek to form Catholic Church policy in Australia for the Pastoral Care of Refugees and Migrants." Access information on Church Teaching, Policy, Resources etc

In the tradition of St Marcellin Champagnat…
Our vision…
A world where young people have hope and the opportunity to access education.
Our mission…
As Marists, we partner with communities in the Asia-Pacific region to facilitate access to education for young people in need.
Our core values…
Solidarity, Hope, Dignity, Working in the Marist way. (practicing simplicity, offering genuine presence, promoting a family spirit, modelling love of work and following in the way of Mary)

Shining a light on mental health

Your mental health is important. Some days are better than others and we all need a helping hand from time to time. Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Earlier, easier, together.
Whether you're seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, we're here for you.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the world takes their own life.
Each loss will negatively impact up to 135 more people.
We are here to help change that. #Itaintweaktospeak.

"Catholic Health Australia is the largest non-government provider grouping of health, community and aged care services in Australia, nationally representing Catholic health care sponsors, systems, facilities and related organisations and services."