Since 1995, the Irish Support Agency has provided front-line support, to anyone in the Irish Australian community who finds themselves in circumstances of vulnerability or distress.
As awareness of the organisation grows, there is an increasing number of Irish Australians who are seeking support from the Agency across all levels of service. From January - December 2023, the ISA assisted 403 clients, all with nowhere else to go.
Traditionally a typical case might involve support with a death and repatriation, workplace accident or unemployment, etc. but in recent years, we have witnessed a significant increase in the number of clients seeking our help for mental health issues whether that be anxiety/depression, psychoses, or addiction issues. Domestic and family violence has also been to the fore, with this area notably exacerbated by the challenges of the global pandemic. Our senior support has also increased significantly; our Outreach Worker Katerina works tirelessly to ensure no-one feels alone or socially isolated.
This year, more than ever, the impacts we are all seeing with the cost of living increases across our daily lives means that the Irish Support Agency is further determined to secure essential funds to ensure that our organisation survives and thrives in this difficult economic climate.
Traditionally a typical case might involve support with a death and repatriation, workplace accident or unemployment, etc. but in recent years, we have witnessed a significant increase in the number of clients seeking our help for mental health issues whether that be anxiety/depression, psychoses, or addiction issues. Domestic and family violence has also been to the fore, with this area notably exacerbated by the challenges of the global pandemic. Our senior support has also increased significantly; our Outreach Worker Katerina works tirelessly to ensure no-one feels alone or socially isolated.
This year, more than ever, the impacts we are all seeing with the cost of living increases across our daily lives means that the Irish Support Agency is further determined to secure essential funds to ensure that our organisation survives and thrives in this difficult economic climate.
Raised
$6,233.33
$6,233.33
Goal
$10,000
$10,000