Did you know 13% of Australians live under the poverty line, but only 8% are eligible for legal aid? This means over 600,000 Australians miss out on legal help each year. Anika Legal is a non-profit providing Victorian renters with free, online legal support to stay in safe homes. We provide three services: Repairs: Assists renters who need repairs at Read more…

B’nai B’rith Jenny Goldberg Community Service Grant now in its 17th year is available again. The $2,500 Grant honours the memory of the late Jenny Goldberg and acknowledges her untiring volunteering skills, which she gave to B’nai B’rith, the Jewish and the broader community at large. Eligible applicants must be Jewish, under 35 years of age, reside in Melbourne, and Read more…

Making a Difference has been in operation since 1996. Our purpose is to support financially disadvantaged Jewish students in our community, whether they attend a State school or a Jewish school. We support students going into year 11 and year 12, as it was felt that it is these two years which are critical for students to achieve success. ​Money Read more…

Established in 1956 in honour of Bernard J Lustig, this scholarship seeks to support outstanding tertiary students in the achievement of their potential as scholars and as leaders in our community. The $2,500 scholarship is offered in two separate categories: 1. a research grant to master’s and doctoral thesis candidates, and 2. a travel grant to outstanding student leaders at Read more…

Moving family members into aged care is a difficult and emotional experience. The need to move often arrives with little warning and leads to a complex array of decisions. Once the aged care home has been selected, a raft of confusing financial matters arise including negotiating and funding the accommodation deposit, daily and extra service fees and the Centrelink means Read more…

Empower Interest-Free Loans help to make life just that little bit easier by offering interest-free microloans to Jewish people of all ages, for a range of purposes. Empower Interest-Free Loans can be used to: start or expand a small business learn a trade or vocation, or to further your education assist first home buyers to enter the property market buy Read more…

Jewish Care believes that it is a basic human right for every person to have a safe, affordable and secure place to call home. Jewish Care’s Tenancy and Property team advocate for people in need of accommodation in the Victorian Jewish community and can assist individuals and families experiencing housing difficulties to identify and access affordable accommodation alternatives. We can Read more…

Jewish Care’s Financial Counsellors offer a free non-judgemental service to support individuals and families to build their financial literacy and knowledge and manage financial issues. Advocating with credit unions, banks and utility companies is a significant function of these counsellors. Read more…

With core values of inclusivity, egalitarianism and social justice, King David students thrive in a warm and caring educational environment with a focus on student wellbeing, academic excellence and creative thinking skills for the future. Scholarships at The King David School At The King David School we welcome applications for scholarships from talented students who believe they can make a Read more…

Launch Housing offers housing crisis a supported pathway out of homelessness. Launch Housing offers Melbournians emergency shelter, crisis accommodation, specialist supports, and rough sleeping services so those at risk can secure a safe home. Read more…

A co-educational modern Orthodox school providing an outstanding immersive Jewish and general education from our 2yo Little Learners through to VCE. Since its inception in 1949, Mount Scopus has had a proud tradition of supporting parents to provide their children with a strong foundation in developing their Jewish identity which they may not have been able to do without financial Read more…

Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic) is the peak body representing local community information and support services. Their local services assist people experiencing personal and financial difficulties by providing information, referral and support services including Emergency Relief. CISVic direct people who need help to local centres for services. They liaise with local, state and federal governments on behalf of local Read more…