Our Support 

Founded in 2012, the Shoalhaven Education Fund supports young people from the Shoalhaven with their costs of post-school education and training. The SEF is a volunteer run organisation which relies on donations from the local community, businesses, community groups and philanthropic organisations. We work closely with our partner organisation, the Country Education Foundation of Australia. 

SAHSSI is a not for profit Specialist Homelessness Service supporting vulnerable women and families in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions

In October 2014, two Women’s Refuges merged to create Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra (SAHSSI).

SAHSSI has over 30 years of continuous experience, primarily working with women, with or without children, affected by homelessness or domestic and family violence. 

We are constantly seeking innovative strategies that will enable us to provide a clear and effective pathway for those using our services to live healthy, connected and productive lives in secure, long term accommodation.

SAHSSI is a local organisation supporting local women. Responsibility for the governance of the organisation rests with our management committee, comprised of individuals reflecting a skilled and diverse cultural mix relevant to our organisation’s local needs.

SAHSSI is also a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), and a Registered Community Housing Provider.

Safe Shelter Shoalhaven is aimed at providing safe, emergency, overnight shelter for homeless people in our community. The Shelter provides 12 beds each night to those who would otherwise sleeping rough, as well as a nourishing dinner and breakfast for each guest.

Helping Local Families with Sick Children - Shoalhaven Kids In Need was established in 1993 by a group of local people primarily to provide assistance to Shoalhaven families of children with cancer or other serious illness.

This assistance includes:

• Covering costs of accommodation and travel during treatment at Sydney hospitals – with emergency assistance fund.

• Helping families referred to us by health workers and local paediatricians.

• Purchase of special equipment for children with special need