MYSA is a South Australian organisation that supports multicultural young people and families through services, programs, and advocacy to help them thrive in the community.
Multicultural Youth South Australia (MYSA) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides tailored support to young people and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Their work focuses on helping people navigate life in Australia by building independence, strengthening wellbeing, and improving access to education, employment, housing, and community connections.
Services provided:
- Individual casework and tailored support
- Youth settlement and transition assistance
- Education, training, and employment support
- Housing and independent living guidance
- Mental health and wellbeing support (including referrals)
- Parenting and family support programs
- Group programs, workshops, and community engagement activities
- Advocacy and support navigating services (e.g. health, education, legal systems)
- Cultural connection and social inclusion activities
- Outreach support for young people in the community
Telecross is a free daily phone check-in service that provides wellbeing calls to support people who may be isolated or at risk.
Telecross, run by the Australian Red Cross, offers regular telephone check-ins from trained volunteers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people who may be living alone, unwell, or socially isolated. The service provides reassurance, reduces loneliness, and acts as a safety net by following up if calls are not answered or if there are concerns about a person’s wellbeing.
Services provided:
- Daily scheduled wellbeing phone calls
- Friendly check-ins from trained volunteers
- Monitoring of safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals
- Follow-up response if calls are missed or concerns arise
- Support for people who are isolated, elderly, or unwell
- Reassurance and social connection through regular contact
- Referral or escalation to emergency contacts if required
Parkrun is a free, weekly community 5km walk, jog, run, or volunteer event held in local parks across Australia.
Parkrun Australia is a not-for-profit community initiative that offers free timed 5km events every Saturday morning in more than 500 locations nationwide. It is inclusive and welcoming to all ages and fitness levels, with participants able to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. The focus is on participation, community connection, and improving physical and mental wellbeing rather than competition.
Services provided:
- Free weekly 5km timed community events
- Walking, jogging, running, volunteering, or spectating options
- Inclusive participation for all ages and abilities
- Junior parkrun (2km events for children aged 4–14)
- Volunteer opportunities (timekeeping, scanning, course support, etc.)
- Registration system with barcode for tracking results
- Nationwide network of local park-based events
- Focus on community connection, health, and wellbeing
Men’s Shed is a community-based organisation that provides a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, work on projects, and support their health and wellbeing.
Men’s Sheds are local, non-profit community spaces where men can come together to socialise, work on practical or creative projects, and have informal conversations in a relaxed environment. The movement focuses on reducing social isolation, improving mental health, and encouraging connection, mateship, and wellbeing. There are over 1,000 Men’s Sheds across Australia, and each shed is shaped by its local members and community needs.
Services provided:
- Safe, welcoming community spaces for men of all ages
- Social connection and peer support (reducing isolation)
- Hands-on activities (e.g. woodworking, repairs, crafts, gardening)
- Informal wellbeing and mental health support through connection
- Health information, awareness activities, and guest sessions
- Community projects (e.g. building items for local groups)
- Skill-sharing, mentoring, and learning opportunities
- Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to local community needs
Grow Free is a grassroots community movement that promotes sharing homegrown food, seeds, and produce for free to build connection and reduce waste.
Grow Free is a volunteer-led movement across Australia that encourages people to grow food, share excess produce, and build stronger local communities. It operates through “sharing carts” placed in public spaces where people can freely take or leave homegrown fruit, vegetables, seeds, seedlings, and other gardening items. The initiative is based on trust and generosity, with no buying, selling, or bartering involved—just giving and taking what is needed. The aim is to improve access to fresh food while strengthening community connection and sustainability.
Services provided:
- Community “Grow Free” sharing carts for free produce exchange
- Sharing of homegrown fruit, vegetables, herbs, and preserves
- Seed and seedling sharing (including heirloom varieties)
- Gardening support items (e.g. cuttings, tools, supplies)
- Promotion of local food growing and sustainability practices
- Community volunteering and cart stewardship opportunities
- Local and national networks connecting growers and volunteers
- Encouragement of food security and reducing food waste
- Education and awareness about growing and sharing food sustainably
MEGA Mums is a community fitness and wellbeing organisation that supports mothers to stay active, connected, and supported through low-cost, inclusive exercise programs.
MEGA Mums is a not-for-profit social enterprise that offers affordable, mum-friendly fitness classes and wellbeing activities across Australia. The organisation focuses on reducing isolation and improving physical and mental wellbeing by providing inclusive exercise sessions where mothers can bring their children along. Run largely by volunteers, MEGA also builds community connection and support networks for mums at all stages of motherhood.
Services provided:
- Group fitness classes (e.g. bootcamps, Pilates, yoga, strength sessions)
- Mums-and-bubs friendly exercise sessions
- Pram walks and outdoor community fitness activities
- Low-cost and subsidised membership options
- Online and in-person wellbeing sessions
- Social connection and peer support for mothers
- Community events and meet-ups
- Volunteer-led local branches across Australia
- Inclusive programs for mums at all fitness levels