Communities at Work

Communities at Work supports the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our Canberra community, by providing essential supports including food, clothing and crisis support to those in need. We have two community pantries, a clothing program, and a pre-loved clothing store.

If you are struggling or experiencing hardship, we can help you. There are no eligibility requirements to access our support. 

Please visit the relevant page for more information on the kind of support you’re seeking and to find out how to get in touch.

Help with Food

If you are struggling to meet your immediate basic needs, or are experiencing hardship, we can help you with food and hygiene items at our Community Pantries. Our community pantries are located in Tuggeranong and Gungahlin.

Find out more on our Food Support – Community Pantry page.

Help with Clothing

Our clothing program provides people in need with free formal clothing, shoes and accessories for job interviews, court, funerals and other important events.

Find out more on our Clothing Support page.

Crisis Support (Emergency Relief)

We can provide payment for your medical scripts (capped), energy bills or offer you bus tickets, phone charging, showers, food, hygiene products, and we provide information and referral services through our crisis support program. You can make an appointment at Tuggeranong or Gungahlin.

Find out more on our Crisis Support page.

ACT Government Assistance

The ACT Government has a website that outlines a range of discounts, rebates and subsidies available to Canberrans, transport, bills and dental care. To find out more please visit the ACT Government website.

Volunteering and ACT Community Info Guides

Volunteering ACT provides a range of information guides that include useful information for people seeking community support. To find out more please visit the ACT Info Guides Page. 

Contact Communities at Work

The best way to contact us for support services in the Canberra Community is by emailing our team. 

You can also call us on 02 6293 6500 to make an appointment. 

If you’d like to support our food and clothing programs through in-kind and monetary donations, please visit our Donations page.