Community

Supporting young men in the Canberra region through free counselling, volunteer mentoring and education programs. They have helped thousands of young guys get through tough or lonely times with the least amount of pain or harm to themselves or those around them. Menslink helps young blokes reach their full potential and become the adult men they want to be, for themselves, their families, and the Canberra community. SPA Australia (as Proximity prior to 2025) has provided pro bono services to Menslink since 2011.

An alliance of passionate organisations and individuals working together to drive social inclusion and influence change. Its purpose is to improve societal attitudes and behaviours towards people from different backgrounds, perspectives and circumstances. Inclusive Australia seeks to bring people together from different walks of life to break down barriers and prejudices and ultimately achieve long-term behavioural change that will decrease the social and economic cost of exclusion. SPA Australia (as Proximity prior to 2025) became a founding partner of Inclusive Australia in 2019 and provides it with legal, consulting and commercial services.

A not-for-profit charitable organisation located in country NSW. It was established to support women who have completed rehabilitation from alcohol and other drug misuse and wish to consolidate their recovery. The work of the Farm is underpinned by the belief that whatever has been lost in a person’s life can be restored. SPA Australia (as Proximity prior to 2025) has provided support for the Farm since its inception as a not-for-profit in 2018.

Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation recognises the connection between young offenders and the toxic stress and trauma children experience when they have a parent involved in the justice system. Using a Family Justice Model, Tjillari Justice aims to advocate for the family, helping to break the cycle of intergenerational offending by addressing the developmental, social and emotional needs of children affected by their parent’s incarceration.

Providing legal and social work assistance to women who cannot afford a private lawyer and do not qualify for Legal Aid. The areas of which are The Women’s Legal Centre’s core capabilities are family law, domestic violence, victims of crime, employment, and discrimination. SPA Australia (as Proximity prior to 2025) has provided legal assistance to The Women’s Legal Centre since 2019.

An outreach and support service dedicated to girls and young women in the Canberra region. Fearless Women aims to create a community that encourages and equips girls and young women to be what they want to be through connection, empowerment, individuality, care, integrity, and ultimately, fearlessness.