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Family Focus

Family Focus was established in 1991, when the Victorian Children’s Aid Society amalgamated with Foster Care Westernport. In 1993, Family Focus amalgamated with Family Action and the National Children’s Bureau of Australia to form a new organisation, OzChild.

Glastonbury Child and Family Services

Glastonbury Child and Family Services was the new name given in 1984 to the former Glastonbury Children’s Home. The name change reflected the agency’s new directions and service philosophies. The history of the organisation dates back to 1854 and the establishment of the Geelong Orphan Asylum. In 2011, the organisation changed its name to Glastonbury…

Wesley Mission Melbourne

Wesley Mission Melbourne was established in 2001, following a review of the organisation known as Wesley Central Parish Mission. In February 2010, the organisation became known as Wesley Mission Victoria. The name change from Wesley Central Parish Mission to Wesley Mission Melbourne was accompanied by administrative and structural changes. For example, from 2001, there was…

Communities@Work

Communities@Work officially came into being on 1 May 2002. It was previously an organisation called Tuggeranong Community Service. Later that year, Communities@Work merged with Weston Creek Community Service. On 1 July 2011, Communities@Work amalgamated with Galilee Inc. In July 2013, Communities@Work merged with Gungahlin Regional Community Service. In 2014, Communities@Work is one of the largest…

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian Church with international headquarters in London. It delivers a range of social programs and services in Australia. In the Australian Capital Territory, the Salvation Army runs the Oasis Youth Residential Service.

Canberra Mothercraft Society

The Canberra Mothercraft Society (CMS) was established in 1926. The CMS is committed to enhancing the capacity of the ACT community to meet the evolving needs of young families. It has introduced to the ACT and surrounding region a range of community services, including home help and playgroups, to help meet the needs of families…

REDIRECTED Women’s Centre for Health Matters Inc.

The Women’s Centre for Health Matters Inc. (WCHM) is a not-for-profit community organisation based in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It was established in 1990 and was originally known as the Canberra Women’s Health Centre. The WCHM has contributed research, advocacy, services and support around issues impacting women’s health in the ACT and surrounding region….

Richmond Fellowship of the ACT Inc

The Richmond Fellowship of the ACT Inc began providing services in the Australian Capital Territory in 1976. The Richmond Fellowship was first established in England in 1957. It provides supported accommodation services, mentor programs, counselling and support services for youth and families.