AU Charities

Why Support Australian Charities

Ausmosis is an ONLINE shopping centre for 100 percent Australian made and Australian owned products. Many shoppers also want to support Australian charities that quietly work across communities every day. This page highlights Australian run charities you can explore and support directly.

These charities are independent of Ausmosis. There are no religious or political organisations listed here. Always visit the official charity website to learn more or to donate.

Vulnerable People and Hardship Support

  • GIVIT
    Matches donated items and funds with people in genuine need, including after disasters.
    givit.org.au
  • Drought Angels
    Practical and financial support for farming families facing drought and hardship.
    droughtangels.org.au
  • The Pyjama Foundation
    Learning mentors and support for children in foster care.
    thepyjamafoundation.com
  • The Smith Family
    Education and learning support for children experiencing disadvantage.
    thesmithfamily.com.au

Men’s Health and Wellbeing

  • Mr Perfect
    Free barbecue meetups that give men a place to connect and talk in a relaxed setting.
    mrperfect.org.au
  • The Men’s Table
    Small groups where men meet regularly to share what is going on in life and feel heard.
    themenstable.org
  • Mentoring Men
    Free long term one to one mentoring for men who need support through life changes and challenges.
    mentoringmen.org.au
  • Top Blokes Foundation
    Programs that build resilience and mental health skills in boys and young men.
    topblokes.org.au

Women, Safety and Empowerment

  • RizeUp Australia
    Sets up safe homes and provides practical support for families leaving domestic violence.
    rizeup.com.au
  • Share the Dignity
    Provides period products and personal care items to women and girls in crisis.
    sharethedignity.org.au
  • Friends with Dignity
    Furnishes homes and offers support to people rebuilding after domestic and family violence.
    friendswithdignity.org.au
  • Full Stop Australia
    Counselling and advocacy for people affected by sexual, domestic and family violence.
    fullstop.org.au
  • Fitted for Work
    Helps women experiencing disadvantage to prepare for work and move into employment.
    fittedforwork.org

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

  • Beyond Blue
    Information, counselling and support for anxiety, depression and suicide risk.
    beyondblue.org.au
  • Black Dog Institute
    Research, tools and support to prevent and treat mood disorders and mental illness.
    blackdoginstitute.org.au
  • headspace
    Early support for young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, work and study concerns.
    headspace.org.au
  • Lifeline
    Crisis support and suicide prevention through a 24 hour phone line and online chat.
    lifeline.org.au

Food Relief and Community Support

  • OzHarvest
    Rescues quality surplus food and delivers it to people in need.
    ozharvest.org
  • Foodbank Australia
    Large scale food relief, supplying charities and schools with groceries and pantry items.
    foodbank.org.au
  • SecondBite
    Collects surplus food and redistributes it through community food programs.
    secondbite.org
  • FareShare
    Cooks rescued ingredients into nutritious ready to eat meals for people doing it tough.
    fareshare.net.au
  • Food For Change
    Grows and rescues food that is then supplied to food relief partners across Australia.
    foodforchange.org.au
  • Community Friends
    Brisbane based charity providing free meals, groceries and essentials for people in hardship.
    communityfriends.org.au

Homelessness and Housing Support

  • Orange Sky Australia
    Free mobile laundry and showers for people experiencing homelessness.
    orangesky.org.au
  • The Good Box
    Care boxes with practical essentials and treats for people sleeping rough.
    thegoodbox.com.au
  • Backpack Bed for Homeless
    Portable bed and shelter packs for people with no safe place to sleep.
    backpackbed.org
  • Launch Housing
    Housing, support and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne and surrounds.
    launchhousing.org.au

Animals and Wildlife

  • WIRES
    Rescue and care for injured and orphaned native animals across Australia.
    wires.org.au
  • PetRescue
    Online hub connecting rescue pets with new homes all around Australia.
    petrescue.com.au
  • Animal Rescue Cooperative (ARC)
    Provides supplies and support to small animal rescue groups and carers.
    arcsupport.org.au
  • Australian Wildlife Conservancy
    Protects threatened wildlife by managing large conservation sanctuaries and habitat projects.
    australianwildlife.org

Environment, Land and Climate

  • Sea Shepherd Australia
    Marine conservation and campaigns to defend ocean wildlife and habitats.
    seashepherd.org.au
  • Bush Heritage Australia
    Buys and cares for land to protect native ecosystems and species.
    bushheritage.org.au
  • Landcare Australia
    Community groups restoring land, rivers and bushland through hands on projects.
    landcareaustralia.org.au
  • Take 3 for the Sea
    Education and clean up actions that reduce plastic pollution in waterways and beaches.
    take3.org
  • Australian Conservation Foundation
    National group advocating for nature, climate action and strong environmental laws.
    acf.org.au
  • Climate Council
    Independent organisation providing climate science, information and advocacy for climate solutions.
    climatecouncil.org.au

First Nations Empowerment and Indigenous Charities

  • Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)
    Business support, home ownership programs and investment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
    iba.gov.au
  • First Australians Capital
    Finance and mentoring to grow Indigenous owned businesses.
    firstaustralianscapital.org
  • Supply Nation
    Connects verified Indigenous owned businesses with buyers and contract opportunities.
    supplynation.org.au
  • Barayamal
    Startup programs and innovation support for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
    barayamal.com.au
  • Many Rivers
    Business coaching and microfinance for First Nations people and others facing disadvantage.
    manyrivers.org.au
  • Indigenous Literacy Foundation
    Books, resources and literacy programs for remote communities.
    indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au
  • DeadlyScience
    STEM books and learning resources for remote and regional schools.
    deadlyscience.org.au
  • Culture is Life
    Programs that strengthen cultural identity, belonging and wellbeing for young people.
    cultureislife.org
  • Stars Foundation
    Intensive mentoring and support programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women.
    starsfoundation.org.au
  • AIME Mentoring
    Mentoring and educational support for Indigenous students in high school and beyond.
    aimementoring.com

Suggest a Charity

If you know an Australian run charity that fits this page and is not listed here, you are welcome to email details to hello@ausmosis.shop.

This page is for community information only. Ausmosis is not affiliated with or fundraising for these organisations. Please visit each charity’s official site to donate or learn more.

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