Women & Gender-Specific Support
Womens Health Matters WEBSITE
Women’s Health Matters is the peak body for women’s health and wellbeing in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It is an independent, non-partisan community organisation that amplifies the voices and experiences of women and gender-diverse people to influence health policy, service design, and access across the ACT and surrounding region. They provide:
- Health information in plain language
- Policy advocacy
- Community education sessions
- Referrals and guidance
A good first stop if you are unsure where to begin with women’s health, wellbeing or navigating systems.
Gender Agenda WEBSITE
Gender Agenda is Canberra’s peak intersex, trans and gender diverse advocacy organisation. It provides:
- Peer-led support groups
- Community connection and social events
- Advocacy and system navigation support
- Education for organisations and workplaces
- Practical guidance for individuals exploring gender identity
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Support
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services WEBSITE
An Aboriginal community–controlled health organization based in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It provides holistic primary health care, social, and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Canberra and the surrounding region.
A culturally safe, community-controlled health service offering:
- GP and primary health care
- Social and emotional wellbeing support
- Community programs
- Practical assistance and advocacy
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this is often a trusted and culturally grounded entry point.
Multicultural & Migrant Support
ACT Multicultural Hub WEBSITE
ACT Multicultural Hub (often branded Multicultural Hub Canberra / mHub) is a not-for-profit community organization based at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre in Civic, Canberra. It provides settlement, counseling, youth and family services primarily for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum across the ACT and South-East NSW, and is part of a broader network of multicultural centers in the region.
A welcoming centre connecting culturally and linguistically diverse communities with:
- Settlement support
- Community groups
- Events and language networks
- Information and referrals
A strong first doorway if English is not your first language or you are new to Canberra.
Disability & Carer Support
Advocacy for Inclusion WEBSITE
Advocacy for Inclusion (AFI) is an independent, not-for-profit disability advocacy organisation. It focuses on the rights, voice, and inclusion of people with disability, particularly those who are marginalised or face significant communication barriers, across the ACT and nationally.
Carers ACT WEBSITE
Carers ACT is a not-for-profit community organisation that supports unpaid carers, people looking after family or friends with disability, mental illness, chronic or terminal conditions, or age-related frailty.
Supports unpaid carers with:
- Advice
- Counselling
- Practical navigation help
- Peer connection
