Everyone deserves to be

Seen.

Heard.

Helped.

Good Shepherd supports women, girls and families – so they can be safe, well, strong and connected.

Seen.

What does it mean to be seen?​

We see her strength, her story, and her potential. We provide early, non-judgemental support before crisis hits.

Good Shepherd Chapel
Good Shepherd Chapel
Good Shepherd Archive & History Centre
Good Shepherd Archive & History Centre
Good Shepherd Community House - Wallaroo VIC
Good Shepherd Community House - Wallaroo VIC
St Clare’s School (WA)
St Clare’s School (WA)
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Good Shepherd Chapel

Good Shepherd Chapel

A historically significant and inclusive space situated at Abbotsford Convent, the Chapel is a place for community gathering, celebration and reflection. It hosts religious services, weddings, cultural events, and life ceremonies, offering people a way to be seen and celebrated in their full humanity. The Chapel also includes the National Memorial to Former Residents in its garden.

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Good Shepherd Archive & History Centre

Good Shepherd Archive & History Centre

This service preserves and shares the history of the Good Shepherd Sisters and the institutional care provided since 1863. It honours the experiences of women and girls who lived in these institutions and offers access to records and stories that ensure their lives and contributions are acknowledged. It plays a central role in truth-telling, learning, and reconciliation.

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Good Shepherd Community House - Wallaroo VIC

Good Shepherd Community House - Wallaroo VIC

A community hub in Victoria where people of all backgrounds can connect, learn new skills, and participate in recreational and educational programs. It fosters visibility and belonging by creating inclusive, welcoming community-led spaces.

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St Clare’s School (WA)

St Clare’s School (WA)

A trauma-informed alternative education environment for girls who’ve disengaged from mainstream schooling. The school provides a pathway for students to be recognised, supported, and re-engaged in learning and personal development.

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Heard.

What does it mean to be heard?​

We listen with empathy, cultural respect and belief. No story is too small. Every voice matters.

Counselling Services (NSW, 12–24 yrs)
Counselling Services (NSW, 12–24 yrs)
Specialist Sexual Violence and Trauma Interventions (NSW)
Specialist Sexual Violence and Trauma Interventions (NSW)
Family Violence Services (VIC)
Family Violence Services (VIC)
Therapeutic Groups for Young People (NSW)
Therapeutic Groups for Young People (NSW)
Family Resilience Support (NSW)
Family Resilience Support (NSW)
Good Shepherd Training Services
Good Shepherd Training Services
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Counselling Services (NSW, 12–24 yrs)

Counselling Services (NSW, 12–24 yrs)

Holistic counselling services that support young people experiencing trauma, family conflict, grief, mental health challenges and violence. Sessions are client-led, trauma-informed and include capacity-building for families — making space for young people’s voices to be heard.

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Specialist Sexual Violence and Trauma Interventions (NSW)

Specialist Sexual Violence and Trauma Interventions (NSW)

Offers intensive, therapeutic counselling for young people who’ve experienced sexual violence or complex trauma. Services include expressive arts, body-based therapies, and psychoeducation for carers — designed to support healing by deeply listening to individual needs.

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Family Violence Services (VIC)

Family Violence Services (VIC)

Support for adults and children experiencing or recovering from family violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning and recovery services. This program ensures individuals are listened to, believed, and guided towards safety and restoration.

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Therapeutic Groups for Young People (NSW)

Therapeutic Groups for Young People (NSW)

School-based, trauma-informed group programs helping young people develop emotional regulation and resilience. These sessions give youth the tools to process feelings and experiences in safe, supportive peer settings.

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Family Resilience Support (NSW)

Family Resilience Support (NSW)

Offered to parents and carers of young people in counselling, this program builds understanding of the effects of trauma and mental health issues. It strengthens communication and empathy within families, ensuring every voice — particularly those of young people — is heard and supported.

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Good Shepherd Training Services

Good Shepherd Training Services

Workshops and training for professionals working with people affected by violence and hardship. Designed to build trauma-informed, inclusive practice — these sessions elevate the voices of people with lived experience and ensure service providers are equipped to listen and respond well.

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Helped.​

What does it mean to be helped?​

We offer real, practical support—so women and families can move forward with dignity and choice.

Financial Independence Hub (FIH)
Financial Independence Hub (FIH)
No Interest Loans (NILs)
No Interest Loans (NILs)
Affordable & Refuge Housing
Affordable & Refuge Housing
Corporate Referrals & Workplace Financial Wellbeing
Corporate Referrals & Workplace Financial Wellbeing
Firmer Foundations (NSW)
Firmer Foundations (NSW)
Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP)
Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP)
LaunchMe (SA)
LaunchMe (SA)
Financial Wellbeing & Recovery Programs (QLD)
Financial Wellbeing & Recovery Programs (QLD)
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Financial Independence Hub (FIH)

Financial Independence Hub (FIH)

A long-term support program for people recovering from financial abuse. FIH provides free, one-on-one coaching to help clients regain financial control, build confidence, and access the right supports — including budgeting, advocacy and referrals.

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No Interest Loans (NILs)

No Interest Loans (NILs)

Safe, fair credit with no interest, fees or charges, available for essential items like whitegoods, medical costs, education expenses and vehicles. NILs helps people meet urgent needs without going into harmful debt.

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Affordable & Refuge Housing

Affordable & Refuge Housing

Provides a full housing pathway for women and children escaping violence - from crisis accommodation to long-term, stable housing, paired with wraparound supports such as counselling, legal aid and financial recovery services.

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Corporate Referrals & Workplace Financial Wellbeing

Corporate Referrals & Workplace Financial Wellbeing

Programs that support employees or customers of partner organisations with practical financial assistance and coaching. It ensures help reaches people experiencing hardship through the places they work or bank.

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Firmer Foundations (NSW)

Firmer Foundations (NSW)

A free financial capability coaching program where clients work one-on-one with a coach to set goals, strengthen money habits, and build financial resilience over time in a safe, supportive environment.

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Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP)

Financial Inclusion Action Plan (FIAP)

A national initiative engaging organisations across sectors to implement practical, measurable steps to increase financial inclusion for customers, employees and communities. This program drives systemic change alongside direct service delivery.

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LaunchMe (SA)

LaunchMe (SA)

Two programs (Kickstart and Recovery) providing business coaching and startup support for aspiring or struggling entrepreneurs. LaunchMe helps people build or rebuild small businesses as a pathway to financial independence.

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Financial Wellbeing & Recovery Programs (QLD)

Financial Wellbeing & Recovery Programs (QLD)

Support for individuals and families impacted by natural disasters or experiencing financial stress. Services include budgeting help, negotiating payment plans, and building resilience to future shocks.

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