The BEST Charities & Organisations in Calavos QLD

Since its beginning in 1919, the Bundaberg RSL Sub Branch has stood shoulder to shoulder with Queensland’s Defence family. Over the past 100+ years, we have proudly upheld our Objects. We are veterans helping veterans, united in our desire to champion the rights of all veterans. Our mission is to provide care, commemoration and camaraderie to enable veterans and their families to live with dignity and respect – it is our guiding light and underpins all that we do. We are the largest ex-service organisation in Queensland, providing practical support, assistance, advice and camaraderie to current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families across the state.

To deliver quality, personalised, cooperative supports that will empower individuals with a disability to achieve their dreams and goals. Carinbundi is the trading name of Burnett Respite Services Ltd. We are a community-based organisation formed in 1994 by a small group of families who had children/loved ones with disabilities. These families couldn’t get a break, so we set up a respite facility. As a not-for-profit organisation, we provide support and regular respite for People living with a disability. Throughout our many years of operation, we have built a range of tailored programs for residents of Bundaberg and surrounds. As a specialist disability provider, our highly-trained staff have specialised skills and experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and challenging behaviours. We want to help clients gain independence and achieve life goals without pressure. Get in touch with our team to learn more.

EPIC Assist (EPIC) is a leading not-for-profit organisation which has been operating for over 25 years. EPIC has grown to 400 employees and 50 service centres, assisting people with disability to prepare for, find and maintain meaningful employment. EPIC also delivers education and training, and provides services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). EPIC operates along the East Coast of Australia with offices in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, while also delivering a range of disability services in Europe. EPIC is the first organisation in Australia to achieve Disability Confident Recruiter Status, and we are passionate about workplace diversity and creating disability-confident workplaces. We provide a personalised service to assist people with disability or disadvantage to achieve their goals. EPIC stays with them on their journey until our assistance is no longer needed, resulting in success for all - participants, employers and the community. EPIC also works closely with employers, taking the time to understand their business and its unique needs. We then identify an effective solution that meets those needs, leading to sustainable employment.

Burrum Benevolent Society Better known as the BBS Op. Shop, is a charity shop is run by all voluntary workers. Takes in any goods, clothing, furniture etc. Goods can be left at the shop or pick up can be arranged. Every month the money raised is distributed to local Clubs and Organisations. All money raised stays here in the local community. We run this shop with the contributions of goods from the public, we do not receive any Government grants.