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Each year we help thousands of people create better futures

In 2021-22 we supported 15,129 people

We equipped people with the skills and resources they needed

  • 98% of parents reported their child was ready for school thanks to HIPPY, an early learning and parenting program designed to prepare children for school
  • 97% of parents were satisfied with the service they received through ParentsNext, a program that helps support them with their education and employment goals

We helped them increase their safety

  • We had 2,254 enrolments in our White Ribbon Australia eLearning program, which aims to increase people’s understanding of men’s violence against women and gives practical tips on how to stand against it
  • 94% of people who accessed Choose Change, an early intervention program for people who have used family and domestic violence or abuse, reported an improvement in their ability to manage strong feelings, safe actions and reactions, and taking responsibility

We assisted them to become more stable

  • 2,517 people experiencing hardship accessed the Emergency Assistance Program to receive help through food vouchers
  • 1,035 people received support from our qualified Financial Counsellors

We worked with them to be healthy

  • 78% of young people who accessed Building a Balance, a program to support young people and their families to find constructive solutions to challenges, improved their ability to take care of their physical or mental health
  • 68% of people from Breathing Space, a live-in men’s behaviour change program, improved their ability to not misuse drugs or alcohol

We helped them get connected to others, their communities, and the services they need

  • The Individual and Family Support Service facilitated 1,111 parents and children through 32 group sessions to connect them with their local community and services
  • 95% of women engaged with Tuart House, Communicare’s crisis accommodation for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence, improved their connection with support networks

We empowered them to improve their confidence and self-esteem

  • 638 humanitarian entrants and migrants were assisted through Settle In, a program to build people’s capacity, help navigate life in Australia, and participate in their communities
  • Our Inclusion Support Professionals, who help children with additional needs feel included in child care services, provided 3,722 face-to-face visits

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