Common Questions
Useful Information
What does isolation mean?
Those who lack reasonable and reliable access to other people, services and resources and have no regular contact with other families and children. They may be faced with the challenge of isolation through a range of factors such as social, emotional, cultural, economic, or geographical circumstances or live in a disadvantaged locality. (Contact 1979)
Isolation can be caused by many factors such as:
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Lack of awareness about available services and programs.
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Limited financial resources or no access to a telephone.
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Scarcity of services in a community or region.
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Geographical barriers, such as long distances and poor road conditions.
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Living far away from service centres.
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Impacts of natural disasters like droughts, floods, bushfires, or pandemics.
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Not having a car or lack of other transport options.
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Low self-esteem or confidence.
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No friends or family nearby.
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Feelings of loneliness.
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A child or parent having poor health or a child with additional needs.
How is Contact funded?
Contact relies on securing funding sources, to be able to deliver our programs and services, focused upon improving early childhood, education, health, and wellbeing outcomes for isolated, children, their families, and communities.
This financial support is crucial to sustain our services, programs, and operations.
We actively pursue ongoing funding through grant applications and engaging in fundraising initiatives.
Is Contact a Charity ?
Yes, Contact is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Charity. We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC). Contact is also recognised as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Tax Office. This special designation allows us to receive donations and gifts that qualify for a tax deduction Through this opportunity donors are able, to access a meaningful way to contribute to our work, towards improving access for isolated children, families, and communities to services and programs, while also enjoying a potential tax benefit.