If you are thinking about suicide or experiencing emotional distress, help is available. There is hope.

Please Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Text 0477 131 114

Or Call 000

Empowering Hope and Resilience

Supporting individuals and families across Gippsland through community food relief, mental health and wellbeing initiatives, and practical assistance for people experiencing hardship.

Willow House Community Support Ltd is a registered charity committed to strengthening community connections, reducing disadvantage and helping people access meaningful support.

We also provide NDIS psychosocial recovery coaching and community-based supports for eligible self-managed and plan-managed participants.

Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate Gippsland.

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Supporting Gippsland Through Compassion, Connection and Community Care

Supporting Gippsland Through Food Relief, Wellbeing and Connection

Supporting Our Community, Changing Lives

Willow House Community Support Ltd is an established registered charity dedicated to improving mental health, promoting suicide prevention and awareness, reducing hardship and strengthening community connections throughout Gippsland, Victoria.

Through our free community programs, we provide food relief, mental health resources and referrals, practical assistance and fortnightly community connection art and craft activities for people of all ages.

We also provide professional, person-centred NDIS psychosocial recovery coaching and community-based supports for eligible self-managed and plan-managed participants, drawing on our experience in community support, mental health advocacy and assisting people facing complex life challenges.

Our commitment is to ensure individuals and families feel supported, respected and empowered, regardless of their circumstances.

Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate Gippsland — one life at a time.

Willow House Community Foodbank – Moe, Gippsland.

Compassion, Experience and a Commitment to Change

Willow House Community Support Ltd is a registered not-for-profit charity, recognised by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), with Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.

Our organisation was built on a genuine commitment to improving mental health, raising awareness of suicide prevention and making meaningful differences in the lives of individuals and families across Gippsland.

Our work is deeply personal. Members of our team have experienced the devastating loss of loved ones to suicide. These experiences have strengthened our determination to advocate for better mental health awareness, compassionate support and improved access to services for those who need them most.

We recognise the value of lived experience and the importance of listening to individuals, understanding their circumstances and responding with empathy, dignity and respect.

Through our community programs, mental health resources and referrals, suicide prevention awareness, food relief and NDIS psychosocial supports, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and supported without judgement.

At the heart of everything we do is one simple question: How can we make a real difference?

Our commitment remains the same — to empower hope, strengthen resilience and build a more compassionate, connected community.

Because every life matters.

WELCOME TO WILLOW HOUSE COMMUNITY SUPPORT LTD

A Place for Compassion, Connection & Community.

At Willow House, we believe everyone deserves to feel supported, valued and connected. Life can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes having someone who cares, somewhere to turn, or a helping hand can make all the difference.

Willow House Community Support Ltd is a registered charity dedicated to improving mental health, promoting suicide prevention and awareness, reducing hardship and strengthening community connections across Gippsland, Victoria.

We believe everyone deserves access to compassion, practical assistance and opportunities to connect with others, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Because no one should feel they have to face life's challenges alone.

Our Free Community Programs

From practical assistance to meaningful connections, our free community programs are designed to make everyday life a little easier and help people feel part of their community.

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Community Foodbank

We understand that the rising cost of living can place enormous pressure on individuals and families. Our Community Foodbank provides free fresh produce and available food essentials, helping people put nutritious meals on the table while easing some of the financial burden.

Everyone is welcome, whether you're working, unemployed, receiving a pension or simply doing it tough. No concession card is required.

🕒 Mondays & Thursdays, 10–11am

📍 Moe Library Community Kitchen
1–29 George Street, Moe

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Mental Health Resources & Referrals

Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming, particularly when you don't know where to begin. We help people find free information, resources, guidance and referrals to appropriate mental health and community support services.

Find Mental Health Support →

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Suicide Prevention & Awareness

We believe open conversations, understanding and compassion can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Through awareness and education, we encourage people to recognise when someone may be struggling and help them connect with appropriate crisis and professional support services.

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Community Connection Art & Craft Sessions

Sometimes the simplest activities create the most meaningful connections. Our free fortnightly art and craft sessions at Moe Library welcome people of all ages to enjoy creativity, meet others, build friendships and feel part of their community.

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Practical Community Assistance

We know unexpected hardship can affect anyone. When donated items and resources are available, we help individuals and families access household essentials and other practical assistance, offering a little relief during difficult times.

PERSON-CENTRED SUPPORT

NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coaching & Community Supports

Alongside our free charitable programs, Willow House provides funded NDIS psychosocial recovery coaching and community-based supports for eligible self-managed and plan-managed participants.

We understand that everyone's journey is different. Our approach focuses on building independence, strengthening daily living skills, improving community participation and supporting individual recovery goals at a pace that respects each person's needs and circumstances.

Developing sustainable NDIS services helps strengthen Willow's long-term capacity while maintaining our commitment to free community assistance.

Make an NDIS Referral →

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Growing Our Community Impact

We are working towards expanding our homelessness assistance and emergency hardship relief initiatives as additional funding and resources become available.

Our vision is to reach more people facing difficult circumstances, helping create a community where individuals and families have somewhere to turn when they need support.

With the support of local businesses, volunteers and community members, we can continue making a meaningful difference.

🤝 Community partnerships make our work possible.

📍 Visit Our Community Foodbank

Our Community Foodbank is temporarily operating from Moe Library Community Kitchen. Everyone is welcome to visit and access available fresh food.

Moe Library Community Kitchen

1–29 George Street, Moe

Every Monday & Thursday

10:00am – 11:00am

No concession card required • Everyone welcome

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Together, We Can Make a Difference.

Willow House is built on the belief that kindness, compassion and community can create lasting change. With the support of our volunteers, local businesses and community members, we can continue reaching those who need a helping hand.

Let's improve our community together.

Support Willow House →

If you would like to support our work, please donate or fundraise for Willow.

We greatly appreciate any of your support.

Gippsland Business Awards 2026

We were honored and thrilled to receive Community Service of the Year – Latrobe City Australia Day Awards 2026 Proudly recognised by Latrobe City Council for outstanding community impact across Gippsland. 🙂

"Nobody should be suffering with mental health issues alone"

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Providing free mental health resources, suicide prevention awareness and referrals to appropriate support services.

Community Food Bank

Providing free fresh produce and available food essentials to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Community Connection

Bringing people of all ages together through free fortnightly art and craft sessions at Moe Library, encouraging friendships, creativity and social connection.

The Willow Tree

The Willow Tree, a symbol of spirituality and cultural traditions, is known for its flexibility and resilience. It encourages us to adapt to life’s challenges, surrendering to the process and understanding our subconscious. The tree’s resilience and resilience are powerful metaphors for expressing deep emotions, learning from love and loss, and embracing growth. Its trunk provides strength and stability, while its branches symbolize balance and harmony. The Willow Tree symbolizes hope, belonging, and the ability to let go of pain for growth.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Buying a Willow Tree or Willow Merch will help us to support vulnerable lives in Australia

100% of proceeds goes towards supporting people & the mental health retreat.

Lives Lost to Suicide in Australia

Suicide rates in Australia are increasing on a yearly basis, anxiety disorders and depression has become more prevalent in our communities.

One in five Australians experiences mental illness annually. In 2023, 2419 males and 795 females completed suicide, resulting in over 3000 deaths annually. Willow House Community Support Ltd. aims to change this by providing a mental health program and free retreat, with donations tax-deductible.

The Willow team have personally been affected by the suicide of a loved one, we understand the devasting impact it has on mental health and the life long journey

we all take as a result. Our mission is to contribute to better outcomes within the mental health sector and provide services that promote suicide prevention and awareness. We understand the complexities surrounding mental health, the stigmas still associated with mental health still need to be addressed within our communities if we want to see real changes and a reduction in suicide statistics.

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Females

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Acknowledgement of Country

‘In the spirit of reconciliation the “Willow House Community Support” acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.’

If you are in “Immediate Danger” please don’t hesitate to call “000”

Emergency: Ambulance/Fire/Police 000
Community Housing Limited (CHL) (03) 5120 4800
Police: When you need us, but not the sirens 131 444
Men's Referral Services - No To Violence 1300 766 491
LifeLine 13 11 14 - Want To Talk About It