As a charity, The Co-Group is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disabilities and older Australians in need. Each year, we partner with innovative Australian charities working on the front lines to relieve poverty, provide care, and create opportunities for those who need it most.
Our Board carefully selects public benevolent institutions (PBIs) aligned with our mission and goals. We collaborate with these organizations to design impactful programs that enhance the lives of people with disabilities and those who are aged or infirm. Together, we ensure that every collaboration contributes to brighter futures for all.
Thousands of young Australians with high-care disabilities are left living in unsuitable institutions, such as aged care, because there are no alternatives. Every week, 42 young people enter aged care, with many facing depression and isolation.
Youngcare is tackling this issue by building High-Care Housing, providing vital grants, and offering support through their Youngcare Connect service. Their vision is a future where every young person has the freedom and choice to live the life they deserve.
Testimonial:
"Youngcare's mission to support young Australians with complex physical disabilities would not have been possible without the generous support of The Co-Group. With your help, we distributed over $770,000 in grants, transforming the lives of 127 young people, facilitated over 5,000 conversations through our Youngcare Connect Line, and opened new apartments in East Brisbane, creating homes for seven individuals. Thank you for making a profound difference in the lives of so many."
— Youngcare Team
For over 30 years, the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation has addressed homelessness, poverty, and unemployability through direct assistance and education. From serving over 3 million nutritious meals to providing welfare and educational support, the foundation is passionate about creating immediate, tangible change for those in need.
The Royal Hospital for Women supports premature and critically ill newborns, many of whom face lifelong disabilities. Through its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the hospital provides specialised care and support to families during an incredibly challenging time. The foundation also helps offset costs for parents, ensuring babies receive the best possible start in life.
Debra Australia deals issues with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) which is a rare disease whereby the skin blisters and peels at the slightest touch. Living with EB has been likened to living with third degree burns. It is very painful, and sufferers must be bandaged every day with dressings to protect and medicate their wounds.
Since 2015, Turbans 4 Australia has specialised in providing emergency goods to people in need regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. The people we assist include those experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity, homelessness and unemployment, as well as those impacted by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and drought.
Phoenix Community Project inc is a hybrid between a disability support service and a youth centre. We run on the philosophy that some risk is healthy in a safe environment and education is necessary to provide the knowledge for individuals with a disability to make informed and thought-out decisions.
Onemda has been providing disability services in the community for 55 years, and the provision and access to supportive high-quality service delivery for participants and families remains at the heart of Onemda today. Our educators deliver evidence-informed and engaging group learning and development programs and pathways to support a variety of abilities and interests for adults 18+ years.
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