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Not-For-Profit Network News
Non-Profit Organisations
There are many organisations that are run with support from Volunteers and people in the community. Here are details of some of those Non-Profit Organisations.
AAVA is a professional association that recognises and supports individuals involved with the management of volunteer programs within the Australasian region, primarily Australia and New Zealand.
The association's main concern is with building the volunteer management sector, through the recognition and support of volunteer managers. Their main interests lie in the areas of:
For further information contact AAVA on:
Ph: 8263 6726 or
Email: aava@aava.asn.au
SPELD is a charitable, non-profit association of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties.
The services provided by SPELD include:
Membership of SPELD Qld Inc entitles members to:
The annual subscription for membership of SPELD Qld Inc is:
For more information, phone 3368 2282 or 1800 671 114 or visit the website at:
Green PC is a not-for-profit service set up to refurbish ex-government and commercial computers at a reduced cost. Computers are priced in the vicinity of $100.00 - $750.00 and come with a three month warranty. For individuals to be eligible to purchase a Green PC they must hold a health care card.
Green PC can also assist community groups with their computering needs delivering considerable savings. They also provide follow-up services.
For more information, phone (07) 3407 2054 or visit the website at:
The Cootharinga Society of North Queensland specialises in providing information to all interested parties in the area of disability and allied health. Their borrowing stock contains books, videos, journals, reference materials and pamphlets.
The Society is located at 20 Keane Street, Currajong, Townsville Qld 4812.
For more information:
Phone: (07) 4759 2000
Fax: (07) 4779 9443
E-mail: CSNQ@cootharinga.org.au
The MRC (Migrant Resource Centre) International Women's Group invites women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to participate in the group's activities. The aims of the group are for women to:
The group meets once a month on the third Friday, from 10:00am - 12:00 noon, at:
The Migrant Resource Centre
426 Flinders Street
T & G Building
Townsville Qld 4810
Free sewing and craft classes are also held every Tuesday from 12:30 - 2:30pm.
For more information contact the coordinator on:
Phone: (07) 4772 4800
Fax: (07) 4772 1840
E-mail: mrctownsville@bigpond.com
NAPCAN, the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, are a non-government, not for profit, volunteer-based organisation. Their aim is to prevent child abuse in all its forms and to nurture and protect children and keep them safe.
For more information, visit their website at:
Read Write Now! is a Western Australia Volunteer Tutor program. Their new website provides information on the community-based volunteer organisation, which provides free one-to-one assistance to adults wanting to improve skills in reading, writing, spelling and math.
The site also provides some Tutor Resources which are copyright free for non-commercial use.
For more information visit their website at:
Committed to working towards a peaceful and just world, Australian Volunteers International provides opportunities for Australians to volunteer to live, work and learn in partnership with people of other cultures. Volunteers contribute to developing communities and bring a reciprocal benefit to Australia.
Since 1951, Australian Volunteers International has provided more than 6,000 placements for Australians in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and in indigenous Australian communities.
For more information, visit the website at:
VISE is a voluntary organisation that recruits retired teachers, and others with relevant experience, to aid isolated students with educational problems. VISE also assists in other ways, including visiting remote locations to teach the Internet and assisting families who are struggling with stressful situations.
For more information, visit the website at:
"Committed to creating innovative and exciting opportunities for people to live life passionately and contribute to the global community."
WYI is a non-profit organisation that operates numerous programs throughout the world, all of which are designed to aid the children in those areas. Their programs include schools, children's homes, clinics and a child sponsorship program.
For more information, visit the website at:
ICV assists Indigenous communities by supporting skills transfer projects that have lasting value. It does this by linking skilled volunteers with communities that have asked for particular skills.
ICV fills a gap in services to Indigenous communities, many of whom do not have access to business, trade or professional skills. ICV helps to bring those resources within reach.
For more information, visit the website at:
The NQ Association for Blind Citizens Inc. provides support and social activities for the vision impaired and their carers. The organisation meets on a regular basis for meetings, morning teas and BBQs and provides a newsletter in both print and voice.
The association also has a range of equipment aids for sale, as well as computer facilities designed for visually impaired persons, which are available for use by members and non-members for a small fee.
For further information, contact the NQ Association for Blind Citizens Inc at:
Street Address: 41 Armstrong Street, Hermit Park
Postal Address: PO Box 3423, Hermit Park or
Phone/Fax: (07) 4772 2430
The Australian Red Cross is the Australian branch of an organisation recognised worldwide for their tireless work in assisting those in need. The Red Cross gives aid in times of conflict and disaster and delivers a wide variety of community services. Most of these services are operated by volunteers.
Within Queensland, the Australian Red Cross has more than 153,000 volunteers who help to deliver more than 20 community services throughout the state. These services include Accommodation Centres (providing low cost accommodation for hospital patients and their families), Aged Care services, Children's services, Disability services, Disaster services, Refugee and International services and Youth and Education services. The most recognised service they provide is the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, which ensures the safe supply of blood to hospitals throughout Australia.
For information on becoming a Red Cross volunteer or member, contact the Red Cross.
Ph: (07) 3835 1222 (Brisbane)
Email: redcross@qld.redcross.org.au
Internet: www.qld.redcross.org.au
Kidney Health Australia (formerly The Australian Kidney Foundation) is the peak body responsible for kidney research, advocacy, education and health services in Australia.
Founded in 1968, the Foundation has assisted tens of thousands of people through its national network of professionals and community groups, committing over $22 million to research.
For further information on Kidney Health Australia, contact the North Queensland Branch on:
Ph: (07) 4721 3322
Fax: (07) 4721 3326
Postal: PO Box 3182 - Hermit Park Qld 4812
As part of the Queensland Cancer Fund's Education Program, they have trained volunteer speakers available to provide presentations on the importance of prevention and early detection of cancer. The speakers are available as a free community service, and each presentation is tailored to suit the needs of the group it is intended for. There are a range of presentation topics available, including General Cancer, Women's Cancers and Men's Cancers.
If your organisation would like to arrange a presentation, please contact your nearest branch of the Queensland Cancer Fund.
Brisbane: (07) 3258 2200
Cairns: (07) 4031 1555
Townsville: (07) 4721 1644
Rockhampton: (07) 4927 7088
Toowoomba: (07) 4638 7088
Sunshine Coast: (07) 5443 6300
Gold Coast: (07) 5591 1500
Limbkids Support Association Inc. is a non-profit, voluntary organisation concerned with the care of children with limb differences.
They provide counselling and information services as well as special needs musical instruments. They also have a regular newsletter and work to boost public awareness of the capabilities of children with limb differences. Their aim is to one day be able to fund medical research and prosthetic limbs for children who otherwise could not afford them.
For more information, please contact Limbkids:
Postal: PO Box 244 - West Burleigh, Qld, 4219
Ph/Fax: (07) 5533 9754
Internet: www.limbkids.asn.au
WorkVentures Connect IT are a non-profit organisation that provides affordable computers to low-income or disadvantaged individuals, other non-profit organisations and schools.
The hardware is donated by companies and Microsoft donates licensed software, so the recycled computers are both high quality and useful. Computers range in price from $250 up and every computer also comes with a three month warranty.
For more information, call toll free on 1800 112 205 or visit their website at:
http://connectit.workventures.net.au
Townsville Community Music Centre trading as The Music Centre North Queensland (MCNQ) is a non-profit organisation that assists and promotes local musicians, as well as organising a wide range of musical events throughout the Townsville region. Their main goal is to aid in the creation, performance, recording, appreciation, teaching and learning of music throughout North Queensland.
For further information:
Ph: 4721 1771
Email: tcmc@austarnet.com.au
Internet: http://home.austarnet.com.au/tcmc/
Palliative Care is about providing holistic support to people whose illness has been diagnosed as terminal. Palliative Care facilitates, to the extent possible, the decisions of the patient for comfort, activity and place of death. The Townsville Hospital Palliative Care Service provides a range of services to meet these needs, including the Palliative Care Volunteer Home Visiting Service.
Palliative Care Home Visitors provide patients, their family and their carers with practical and social support in a variety of ways. This includes such things as helping with shopping and similar tasks, companionship for patients, and respite for family carers.
As the name suggests, the Palliative Care Volunteer Home Visiting Service comprises a group of about 30 highly motivated and community-minded voluntary workers who are specially trained in palliative care in the home. Because the needs of the community far outweighs the available resources, the Home Visiting Service is currently seeking interested candidates for training. The next annual training course is scheduled for September. Initial requirements are nothing more than some weekday availability and access to transport - no special prior knowledge is required.
For further information on becoming a Palliative Care Home Visitor, please contact:
Margaret Moorhouse
Coordinator of Volunteers (TTH Palliative Care Service)
Ph: 4796 2880
Fax: 4796 2881
For further information regarding Palliative Care in general, the following sites may be of interest.
Palliative Care Queensland
Palliative Care Australia
Umbrella Studio Association Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, encouraging and promoting visual arts and artists in North Queensland and beyond. They do this through a wide variety of exhibitions and public programs held throughout the year. Their exhibitions range from promoting emerging and established local artists, to showcasing talent from contempory art organisations around Australia and from overseas.
For more information, please contact Umbrella Studio:
Ph: (07) 4772 7817
Email: info@umbrella.org.au
Internet: www.umbrella.org.au
Umbrella Studio is located at 482 Flinders Street - Townsville.
The Mothers Crying Out For Help Group is a Self Help group for Indigenous Mothers/Carers and families. It also provides cultural outreach camps for "at risk" Indigenous Youth, male and female, from 8 to 17 years of age.
Some photos from one of the camps can be seen here: Link to Photo Page
Contact Maria Walmby - President on:
Ph: 47 756819
AH Ph: 47 789677 8am-4pm Wk
Mobile: 041 215 7651
Email: mariawalmby@dodo.com.au (H)
Email: maria_walmby@health.qld.gov.au (W)
Established in 1985, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia brings magic and joy to children between four and 18 years of age with life threatening illnesses by granting their most cherished wish, and providing their family with precious memories.
Wish Boxes
Eligible children under the age of 4 are entitled to a Wish Box - a magical box packed with delightful children's toys. Once they reach age four, the children are able to apply for their dearest wish.
For more information contact:
Ph: 1800 032 260
Email: wishes@makeawish.org.au
Website: www.makeawish.org.au
Involvement Volunteering provide worldwide volunteer, individual & group placement programs, in partnership with sustainable community rebuilding initiatives that bring people together to work side by side on human, social, health and environmental projects.
They are an Australia not for profit, non government, organisation with no political or religious affiliation. They were established in 1989 with the aim to provide Australians with a passion to volunteer abroad with such opportunities.
Involvement Volunteering's commitment and participation with projects worldwide help shape a world where people value cultures different from their own, become aware of global issues and are empowered to effect change through volunteering.
For more information contact Involvement Volunteering:
Post: PO Box 218
Port Melbourne Vic 3207
Ph: (03) 9646 9392
Email: mniv@volunteering.org.au
The Australian Government and National Seniors Association have joined forces to encourage Australia's senior citizens to volunteer their time, skills and experience to work with remote Indigenous communities.
The 'Senior Volunteers for Indigenous Communities' initiative was launched at the National Seniors Conference on the Gold Coast on the 26 November 2006 by Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal Brough.
"The projects to be undertaken through this partnership will provide an opportunity for senior Australians to work hand-in-hand with Indigenous people and to build long-term, lasting relationships" Mr. Brough said.
"We want to build on the success of the Indigenous Community Volunteers Program and provide opportunities for senior Australians to use their significant expertise, skills and life experiences to provide practical assistance to remote Indigenous communities".
The Australian government has committed $300,000 to the initiative which will start in 2007.
Volunteers will receive language training and cross-cultural induction.
Any senior Australians interested in being involved should contact:
Olivia Molaei
National Seniors Association
Ph: (07) 3233 9131