Georges River Life Care

What Georges River Life Care does

Georges River Life Care is a registered Australian non-profit charity established in 2007 and headquartered in Peakhurst, New South Wales, operating as the community services arm of Georges River Life Church. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of social services targeting vulnerable individuals and families across the Georges River and Liverpool local government areas. Core service lines include Domestic Violence Support & Recovery (case management, safety planning, advocacy), Community Relief (food hampers, emergency financial relief), Emergency Relief, a free Legal Advice Clinic operated in partnership with Horizons Family Law Centre, Autism Support, Grandparents Support, Parenting Programs (Bringing Up Great Kids, Circle of Security, 123 Magic), Student Welfare programs in partnership with Georges River College, Community Connect social gatherings, and the ArtsLife creative arts program providing subsidized performing arts workshops for children.

The organization employs 11–50 staff led by CEO Karen Power under a skills-based board chaired by Andrew Scipione AO, and is supported by a substantial volunteer workforce. Revenue is sourced from individual donations (tax-deductible via direct deposit), merchandise sales (cookbook, keep cups, beanies, wristbands, t-shirts) through the Life Care Shop, ArtsLife workshop fees ($35–$150 per term with subsidies), and flagship fundraising events — notably the annual Sleeping Rough event at Club Rivers (now in its 12th year, $250,000+ raised cumulatively). The Community Relief Centre, opened in April 2020 during COVID lockdowns, has scaled to distributing over 100 food hampers weekly through supply partnerships with Foodbank, Oz Harvest, and Second Bite.

Georges River Life Care operates from The Life Centre at 23 Stanley Street, Peakhurst, with a secondary service location at Moorebank (Chipping Norton) utilizing Nuwarra Public School, Moorebank Library, and Moorebank Community Centre as distribution points. The organization reports cumulative community outcomes including 2,400+ school backpacks delivered since 2018 and over $250,000 raised for domestic violence services. The technology stack is minimal — a WordPress website, mobile church app, and social media channels — with no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is fundamentally case-managed and volunteer-driven rather than technology-enabled.

Name

Georges River Life Care

Legal name

Georges River Life Care

Website

https://grlc.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Georges River Life Care is a registered Australian non-profit charity (since 2007) delivering integrated social services — domestic violence support, food relief, legal clinics, parenting and autism programs — to vulnerable families in the Georges River and Liverpool LGAs from its Peakhurst and Moorebank locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Peakhurst

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, monthly giving programs, and workplace giving schemes. Direct deposits to Georges River Life Care BSB 704-922 Account 100015298.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including cookbook, keep cups, beanies, wristbands, and t-shirts. 100% of proceeds go to specific programs.
3. Food for Life Cookbook: Sale of recipe cookbook featuring recipes from community families. Bulk pricing available: 2 books for $70, 3 for $90, 5 for $125.
4. ArtsLife Program Fees: Fee-based creative arts workshops for children including Acro Dance ($100/term), Music lessons ($35/lesson), Arts ($150/term), and Percussion ($90/term). Fee subsidies available for eligible families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Georges River Life Care is a registered charity delivering community welfare services to vulnerable individuals and families in the Georges River and Liverpool LGAs of NSW, Australia. Its core offerings span case-managed Domestic Violence Support & Recovery, food and financial Emergency Relief, subsidised ArtsLife creative arts workshops for children, Parenting Programs, Autism Support, Grandparents Support, Student Welfare, Community Connect social gatherings, and Café Connect social café, all anchored by a major food hamper program distributing over 100 hampers weekly.

Product overview

Georges River Life Care operates as a church and community support organization with two primary service areas: church ministry (Georges River Life Church with services at Peakhurst and Chipping Norton) and community welfare services (Life Care). The Life Care division provides an integrated portfolio of support services for vulnerable families, including Community Relief food hampers, Domestic Violence Support & Recovery, Emergency Relief, Legal Advice Clinic, Parenting Programs, Autism Support, Student Welfare, Grandparents Support, ArtsLife creative arts program, Community Connect social gatherings, and Café Connect café. The organization also runs signature fundraising events (Sleeping Rough, Care for a Walk) and initiatives like School Backpacks and the annual Life Care Appeal. Discipleship resources include the Daily Examen prayer practice and various spiritual formation materials. All services are coordinated from the Life Centre in Peakhurst, with distribution points across the Georges River and Liverpool local government areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Support & Recovery Ongoing case work support, safety planning, advocacy, and fortnightly legal clinic partnership with Horizons Family Law Centre for individuals and families impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Community Relief Food hamper distribution program for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, with distribution at Peakhurst and Moorebank locations serving over 100 hampers weekly in partnership with Foodbank, Oz Harvest, and Second Bite.
• Emergency Relief Provides food parcels and emergency financial relief including bill assistance and food vouchers for people in crisis, with eligibility assessment required.
• Legal Advice Clinic Fortnightly free legal advice clinic operated by Horizons Family Law Centre at Life Centre Peakhurst, targeting parenting disputes, domestic violence, AVOs, criminal matters, and debt problems for those who cannot afford private lawyers.
• ArtsLife Performing Arts Program Performing arts program providing affordable access to Acro Dance ($100/term), Music ($35/lesson), Arts ($150/term), and Percussion ($90/term) workshops, with fee subsidies available for eligible families.
• Parenting Programs Parenting courses including Bringing Up Great Kids, Circle of Security, 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching, Engaging Adolescents, and No Scaredy Cats, for parents and carers seeking to strengthen family relationships and manage behaviours.
• Autism Support Support groups for parents of children on the autism spectrum, including separate groups for preschool/primary and high school age children, focused on peer connection and navigating support services.
• Grandparents Support Monthly support group for formal carers of grandchildren in kin-care situations who have experienced trauma, providing peer support and professional expertise sharing.
• Student Welfare Program Equips high school students with hands-on assistance to overcome low self-esteem, build resilience and confidence, working in partnership with Georges River College, Peakhurst High School, and Moorebank High School.
• Community Connect Fortnightly event providing free lunch, supervised kids activities, and connection opportunities for families at Peakhurst and Moorebank locations.
• Café Connect Weekly social café offering free tea, coffee, snacks, and a warm welcoming space alongside food relief services, with a supported employment pathway.
• School Backpacks Initiative Annual Christmas initiative delivering school-ready backpacks to disadvantaged children at local schools across the Georges River and Liverpool LGAs; 600 backpacks delivered in 2024 alone.
• Mission Program International mission partnerships supporting disciple-making communities in Thailand and Taiwan, and funding partners including Open Doors, ZOE Thailand, Baptist World Aid, Global Interaction Australia, Baptist Mission Australia, and Sunshine Hostel/LEBC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 food hampers distributed weekly to families in need
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Club RiversflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub Rivers (Club Rivers) is the proud host of the annual Sleeping Rough fundraising event in its Riverwood car park. Now in its 12th year, the event has raised over $250,000 for Georges River Life Care's domestic violence support services. Club Rivers also supplies and packs items for food hampers.
• RotarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary is a valued community partner supporting the Sleeping Rough event and Georges River Life Care's mission to support vulnerable families affected by domestic violence and hardship.
• Horizons Family Law CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizons Family Law Centre runs a fortnightly legal advice clinic from Life Care premises. The non-profit legal service, operating in Northern Sydney since 2005, provides free consultations targeting parenting disputes, domestic violence, AVOs, criminal/traffic offences, and debt problems.
• Open DoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization strengthening and preparing Christians living in persecution. GRLC focuses Easter giving on Open Doors to identify with the global body of Christ.
• ZOE ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZOE Thailand works in prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation of children affected by child trafficking. Highly respected by Thai authorities. GRLC provides financial support and awareness raising through May Mission Month.
• Baptist World AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working towards ending poverty where all people enjoy fullness of life. GRLC supports through May Mission Month appeal with financial contributions.
• Global Interaction Australia / Baptist Mission AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission agency supporting Muana and Villy in northern Thailand who build relationships with local community through community events, open house, and life sharing.
• Sunshine Hostel / Lahu Evangelical Baptist Convention (LEBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunshine Hostel in Chiang Mai provides education opportunities for Lahu ethnic minority children from remote villages. GRLC partners with LEBC to support the hostel and secure better futures for Lahu children.
• FoodbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food bank partner providing food supplies for the Community Relief Program that distributes over 100 hampers weekly.
• Oz HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization contributing to Life Care's food relief operations, helping reduce food waste while feeding families in need.
• Second BitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue organization partnering with Life Care to provide food for community relief operations.
• Liverpool CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting Community Relief operations through partnership and community support.
• Hands and FeetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization donating hamper items to support Life Care's food relief operations.
• Moorebank Sports Club (Sporties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sports club sponsors Care for a Walk event and supports Life Care through donations and event participation.
• Freedom Fitness NSWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor and fitness partner providing warm-up activities for Care for a Walk community event.
• Hennessy CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee supplier donating products for Café Connect and community events.
• Practical HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor for Care for a Walk community fundraising walk.
• Gold Security ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor for Care for a Walk.
• Kronos Law GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor for Care for a Walk.
• Georges River CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Student Welfare Program that supports high school students with low self-esteem, builds resilience, and promotes positive decision-making.
• Peakhurst High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school where GRLC financially supports scripture teaching for years 7-10.
• Moorebank High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school where GRLC financially supports scripture teaching.
• Mary MacKillop TodayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter of Life Care services providing funding and support for community programs.
• Big Sister FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter providing funding for Life Care's community support programs.
• Nuwarra Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for GRLC Chipping Norton Sunday services and Christmas Carols event. School P&C provides BBQ dinner for community events.
• Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving school backpack donations from Life Care program.
• Chipping Norton Public SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving school backpack donations from Life Care program.
• Greenacre Christian CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving school backpack donations from Life Care program.
• Oatley Senior CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving school backpack donations from Life Care program.
• Penshurst Girls High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving school backpack donations from Life Care program.
• Moorebank High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school receiving school backpack donations from Life Care program.
• MoneycarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree financial counselling service that Life Care connects clients with for debt management and financial planning support.
• St George Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for additional family support services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anglicare Sydney: Large Sydney-based community services provider offering family support, parenting programs, DV services, and emergency relief — direct overlap with several of GRLC's program lines.
• St Vincent de Paul Society NSW: Faith-inspired national charity providing food assistance, financial counselling, and welfare support in NSW — comparable model to GRLC's Community Relief and emergency relief work.
• Wesley Mission: Church-affiliated community services organisation running emergency relief, family support, mental health, and community programs across NSW — direct mission and operational overlap with GRLC.
• Salvation Army Australia: Large national charity delivering emergency relief, family violence support, and community programs across Australia — overlapping mission and service mix with GRLC's Community Relief and DV Support programs, but at vastly larger national scale.
• Mission Australia: National community services provider offering homelessness, family support, and youth programs — comparable in social services focus and donor-funded model to GRLC's integrated welfare portfolio.

Others

• Foodbank Australia: Partner supplier to GRLC's Community Relief programme providing food for 100+ weekly hampers — adjacent enabling organisation in the same food-relief value chain.
• OzHarvest: Food rescue partner contributing to GRLC's hamper operations — enabling supplier within the same Australian emergency relief ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Baptist Care Australia: Federated Baptist community services agency running family services, out-of-home care, and community programs — closest doctrinal/organisational peer to GRLC's Baptist church-anchored model.
• Mary MacKillop Today: Listed as a major GRLC funder; runs community programs supporting vulnerable families in Australia — directly comparable niche community-foundation footprint.
• Horizons Family Law Centre: Non-profit legal partner running fortnightly clinic out of GRLC's Peakhurst premises — comparable in delivering free DV and family law services to disadvantaged clients in NSW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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