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A.C.T. Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS) Inc ---- Visited 4 Times
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Canberra City |
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Through our policy and advocacy work ACTCOSS promotes equitable social policy and extends community recognition of the rights, entitlements and needs of people living with poverty and disadvantage in the ACT. In undertaking this work, we also advocate for of a well-resourced and sustainable community sector.
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A.C.T. Council On The Ageing ---- Visited 2 Times
35084 |
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| In the Australian Capital Territory, COTA is the peak organisation concerned with all issues related to ageing. It is an independent, non-party political and non-religious organisation working to protect and promote the well-being, rights and interests of all older people in the ACT irrespective of socio-economic, ethnic, religious or cultural background.
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ACT Down Syndrome Association (ACTDSA) ---- Visited 8 Times
34086 |
Mawson |
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| The ACT Down Syndrome Association is a self help organisation which was formed in 1987 by a group of interested parents. The aims of the Association are to provide support and information to families with a member who has Down syndrome, to promote improvements in the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome and to stimulate, within the wider community, an awareness of the very real abilities and needs, of people with Down Syndrome.
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ACT Ethnic Schools Assoc Inc ---- Visited 6 Times
35089 |
Canberra City |
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| The ACT Community Language Schools Association is an umbrella body for community based language schools in the Australian Capital Territory. It has over 38 member schools and about 1700 students learning different kinds of community languages.
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Adult Learning Australia ---- Visited 6 Times
21130 |
Phillip |
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| Adult Learning Australia (ALA) is the national peak body representing organisations and individuals in the adult learning field.
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Alternatives to Violence Project ---- Visited 3 Times
33452 |
Bruce |
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| The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a network of independent not-for-profit grass-roots volunteer groups offering experiential workshops on creative conflict transformation in prisons, schools, and the wider community. The Help Increase the Peace (HIP) Program is an adaptation of AVP for schools.
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Angelman Syndrome Association of ACT ---- Visited 3 Times
39310 |
Richardson |
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| The Australian Angelman Syndrome Association was founded on March 20,1993 at a meeting held at the St. George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW. The meeting was organised by a group of three interested parents, two leading medical professionals and fourteen families attended.
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Australian Association of Social Workers (A.C.T. Branch) ---- Visited 3 Times
35091 |
Canberra |
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| The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of Social Workers in Australia, with 6,000 members nation-wide.
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BPW Australia ---- Visited 4 Times
35181 |
Downer |
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| BPW Australia is a network of women who want to end gender inequality. Our focus is issues that affect women and work. We’re a member-based NGO that’s part of a global network, BPW International. We make real differences in women’s lives by creating awareness, leading debate and driving change.
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Canberra and Region Multiple Birth Association Inc ---- Visited 11 Times
33115 |
Woden |
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| Canberra and Region Multiple Birth Association (CARMBA) is a support network for parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and expectant or adoptive parents of twins, triplets, or more! CARMBA is an active organisation founded in 1973 and services the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and adjacent areas. Our aim is to offer support and provide information to multiple birth families throughout the ante and postnatal periods, the pre-school stage and the primary and secondary school years. Membership is open to all parents, guardians and grandparents of multiple birth children.
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Catholic Social Services Australia -ACT ---- Visited 3 Times
33886 |
Curtin |
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| Catholic Social Services Australia is the Catholic Church's peak national body for social services in Australia. Our 69 member organisations provide social services to over a million Australians a year, delivering services in local communities in metropolitan, regional and remote Australia.
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Catholic Women's League Australia Inc ---- Visited 2 Times
35178 |
Braddon |
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| CWLA is the national peak body representing the League's seven member organisations and approximately 6200 women Australia-wide. We are a Non-Government Organisation (NGO).
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Greening Australia ---- Visited 4 Times
32535 |
Aranda |
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| Greening Australia is passionate about protecting and restoring the health, diversity and productivity of our unique Australian landscapes.
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Inner Wheel Club Canberra Woden ACT ---- Visited 5 Times
36140 |
Hackett |
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| The club may be contacted thru CanberraWoden@innerwheelaustralia.org.au.
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Kuracca Consultancy ---- Visited 2 Times
35107 |
Watson |
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| Kuracca Consultancy has extensive experience in conducting and being involved in national and state evaluations, studies and reviews for both Government Departments and Community Organisations independently. Kuracca is an Aboriginal business that advocates self-determination and self-management for the Indigenous people of this land.
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L'Arche Australia Limited - Canberra ---- Visited 2 Times
35120 |
Curtin |
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| L’Arche is an international federation of faith communities where people with and without an intellectual disability share life together. L’Arche, a French word for the Ark, seeks to create communities where people live a simple life of work, care, prayer and celebration.
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Legacy Club Of Canberra ---- Visited 4 Times
32404 |
Deakin |
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| Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of deceased veterans. Today Legacy's caring and compassionate service assists 115,000 widows and 1900 children and dependants with a disability. Legacy is a voluntary organisation supported by veterans, servicemen and women, and volunteers drawn from all walks of life.
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Life Without Barriers ACT ---- Visited 3 Times
18995 |
Mitchell |
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| Our organisation started in 1995 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, by a group of concerned people in the community who had a passion and vision to improve the quality of the lives of people living with a disability. They generated interest in the local community, proposing to create a new non-government organisation to support people living with a disability.
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Meals On Wheels - Woden ---- Visited 3 Times
36961 |
Woden |
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| Meals on Wheels is a name familiar to Australians and is at the heart of many communities. It represents helping hands, teamwork and looking out for each other. It is all about people in the community joining forces to help others.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of The ACT Inc. ---- Visited 2 Times
35132 |
Deakin |
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| MS Australia - ACT/NSW/VIC informs people with multiple sclerosis how best to achieve as full and healthy a lifestyle as possible while managing the symptoms of MS, raises funds for the provision of services, programs and research, educates the community, and liaises with government and other bodies on MS-related issues.
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National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council Ltd ---- Visited 2 Times
35102 |
Canberra City |
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| NATSICC is the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council. Its members are elected by their local communities at State and Territory level. It is a truly representative voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics.
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Osteoporosis Association of ACT ---- Visited 2 Times
34140 |
Holder |
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| Osteoporosis Australia aims to reduce fractures and improve bone health in the community. The club is located at 2B Grant Cameron Community Centre, 27 Mulley Street, Holder 2611, ACT - PH# 02 6288 4244.
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Red Cross ACT Meals on Wheels ---- Visited 4 Times
34939 |
Holder |
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| Relief in times of crisis, care when it's needed most and commitment when others turn away. Red Cross is there for people in need, no matter who you are, no matter where you live.
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Relationships Australia (Canberra and Region) ---- Visited 3 Times
35062 |
Canberra |
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| We are a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.
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See-Change ---- Visited 3 Times
45811 |
Watson |
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| SEE-Change is a community, not-for-profit group that aims to inspire, inform and support action to reduce Canberra's ecological footprint. SEE-Change's organisation comprises of a central support office and a growing number of local SEE-Change groups across Canberra.
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SIDS & Kids ACT ---- Visited 2 Times
35136 |
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| The Sudden Infant Death Association for the ACT and Southern Districts now known as SIDS and Kids, was formed in 1978 by a group of parents whose children had died through Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society - ACT ---- Visited 6 Times
36100 |
Phillip |
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| The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society. The St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic charity offering “a hand up” to people in need. .
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Tear ACT ---- Visited 3 Times
36114 |
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| TEAR Australia is a movement of Christians in Australia responding to the needs of poor communities around the world.
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Tuggeranong Link ---- Visited 4 Times
32401 |
Richardson |
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| Tuggeranong Link will sustain a vital network of community houses and centres in which individuals and the community play an active part in development and management of their own communities.
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Turner Syndrome Association - ACT ---- Visited 4 Times
34150 |
Duffy |
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| The Turner Syndrome Association of Australia Limited is a support group set up by parents and women with TS. We first started in 1983, and have expanded throughout Australia during that time. We are a registered Charity and all donations are tax deductible.
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Winnunga Nimmityjah ---- Visited 5 Times
35103 |
Ainslie |
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| Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service operated by the Aboriginal community of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Winnunga's primary purpose is to provide culturally safe and holistic health services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the ACT and surrounding areas.
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World Vision Australia ---- Visited 3 Times
35140 |
Canberra City |
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| World Vision is Australia's largest charitable group. World Vision provides relief in emergency situations and works on long-term community development projects.
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YMCA of Arawang OSHC ---- Visited 4 Times
36136 |
Warramanga |
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| The YMCA is a community based charity that delivers programs and services to help build strong people, strong families and strong communities from over 500 YMCA centers across Australia.
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Zonta Club Of Canberra Inc ---- Visited 5 Times
32405 |
Canberra |
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| Speaking up on behalf of others, speaking out on issues that affect the lives of women
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