Good Shepherd is a not-for-profit organisation whose Mission is to tackle the significant issues impacting women, girls and their families. We’ve been walking alongside women and girls in their journey to being safe, well, strong and connected for 160 years in Australia, and over 400 years internationally. We take a trauma-informed strengths-based approach to our work, which includes advocating for evidence-informed systemic change. We partner with all levels of government as well as community sector and corporate allies across Australia. Good Shepherd also has consultative status at the United Nations. We support, employ and partner with people of diverse backgrounds, identities and abilities, in communities across Australia. 

Good Shepherd’s programs include:

• No Interest Loans: Safe and affordable credit with 0% interest and no fees or charges. Borrow up to $2,000 for essentials including whitegoods, educational expenses, car repairs and rego, medical expenses and more. Borrow up to $3,000 for bond or rent in advance. Eligible applicants must earn less than $70,000 annual income (before tax) as a single person or $100,000 with a partner or children OR Have experienced family or domestic violence in the last 10 years OR Have a Heath Care Card / Pension Card AND Can show the ability to repay the loan. No Interest Loans are available to people of all gender identities. Please visit goodshep.org.au/nils-provider-finder/ to find the nearest not-for-profit community No Interest Loans provider. You can also phone the national No Interest Loans team on 13NILS (13 6457).
• Financial Independence Hub: A free and confidential service to support victim-survivors of family and domestic violence to move forward with managing their finances, particularly in rebuilding after financial abuse. We provide one-on-one support with conversations about money, including managing debts, budgeting, work options and more – with the outcome that participants feel more confident in making financial decisions. We also provide referrals to other relevant services. The Financial Independence Hub is available to people of all gender identities. Reach out to the FIH Team on 1300 050 150 or [email protected] . Interpreter services are available.
• Good Shepherd also offers a range of place-based services, including support for those with experience of family & domestic violence and homelessness, families experiencing challenges or trauma (including parents and young people), small business support and more. We also provide training and resources to both not-for-profit and for-profit organisations looking to partner with us in building resilience in our communities and amplifying our work. For more information about our programs and locations, visit goodshep.org.au and click on the ‘Our Services’ menu.

GOOD SHEPHERD MARKETING PORTAL

Good Shepherd have a Marketing Portal for our referral partners. The portal houses Good Shepherd’s approved marketing material and content for our programs and services.  It’s open to all referral partners and No Interest Loans community providers, as well as Good Shepherd staff. Order printed material for FREE and have it delivered straight to your door.  Download digital material including videos, social media tiles and animations, as well as suggested copy for use on your own websites and social media channels.  Materials can be used ‘as is’ or easily customised with your organisation’s logo.

Together we can support people to lead fulfilling lives and be safe, well, strong and connected.

To access the portal and register go to:  https://goodshep.busplus.com.au/

CLICK HERE to watch a short video on how to register and navigate the portal. 

For technical support including help with logo uploads, customisation and delivery address changes: [email protected]   

To ask a question, submit feedback or share ideas for new materials: [email protected]