Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand

22/07/2026

Behind every powerful campaign is a powerful story.

We're proud to have partnered with CommBank on Next Chapter: Rewrite Your Story, a national campaign raising awareness of financial abuse and promoting pathways to safety, recovery and financial independence.

What makes this campaign special is the role of lived experience. Operationalising Good Shepherd's Lived Experience Framework, the Audacity Centre's specialist team worked alongside CommBank to ensure Lived Experience Advisors had meaningful opportunities to shape the campaign's messaging and creative direction.

Their insights helped ensure the campaign authentically reflects the realities of financial abuse and demonstrates the value of lived expertise in creating lasting change.

The campaign also shines a light on Good Shepherd’s Financial Independence Hub, funded by CommBank Next Chapter which supports people affected by financial abuse to build safer and more financially secure futures.

We thank our Lived Experience Advisors and Audacity Centre team for the expertise, courage and leadership they brought to this work. ❤️

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08/07/2026

When Eunice Bartlett’s car needed fixing, it was about much more than transport.

For Eunice, a proud Norrargga and Kokatha woman from South Australia, her car helped her do the everyday things her family relied on — taking her grandchildren to school and other activities, getting to medical and dental appointments, and doing “all of the necessary things that a nan and a mum has to do”.

On Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia Insight’s Coming into Money, Eunice shared how a $2,000 No Interest Loan through Good Shepherd helped her get her car back on the road, giving her back her independence and the ability to help her family.

She also spoke about how she felt walking into Good Shepherd during a time of need: “I felt so comfortable walking into Good Shepherd because of the staff that was there. I didn’t feel intimidated with the necessary paperwork.”

When the loan was approved and the car was fixed, Eunice said she was “over the moon” — and soon “whizzing around” again.

Her story is a reminder that access to safe, affordable credit can make a very practical difference and have real impact on people’s lives. For Eunice, a No Interest Loan helped restore the freedom and confidence to care for her family, keep appointments, and stay connected to the people and responsibilities that shape her everyday life.

Thank you, Eunice, for sharing your experience so openly.

We thank our partners NAB and Department of Social Services (DSS) who support Good Shepherd to deliver No Interest Loans to people and communities across Australia.

Watch the clip of Eunice on Insight:

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28/06/2026

There are now less than 24 hours until the end of financial year.

For children living with family violence, tonight will feel like many nights before it — uncertain, tense, and far from safe.

Across Australia:
• 1 in 5 people experienced abuse or witnessed family violence as a child
• Children are present in around 1 in 3 family violence incidents

These aren’t just statistics.

They represent children navigating fear when they should feel secure.

At Good Shepherd, we see the impact every day.

Last year alone, 671 children affected by family violence were supported through our services — all experiencing significant trauma.

Donate before 30 June at https://goodshep.org.au/make-a-donation-today/

19/06/2026

We've launched a brand new No Interest Loans (NILs) website!

The new NILs website makes it easier to find the information you need and check if you're eligible.

Designed to be simple, welcoming, and easy to use, the new site helps you:
✔ Check your eligibility
✔ Learn how No Interest Loans work
✔ Find answers to common questions
✔ Access helpful resources and support services
✔ Stay safe from scams

No Interest Loans provide access to fair and affordable credit for essential goods and services, with no interest, fees or charges.

Whether you need a fridge, washing machine, car repairs, education costs or support after a natural disaster, we're here to help.

Visit the new website today:
www.nils.com.au

Because everyone deserves access to safe, fair and affordable credit.

16/04/2026

SYDNEY! A few seats remain.

Join us at Palace Cinema Moore Park on April 22 for a powerful evening of storytelling and conversation.

Be among the first to experience Life Could Be a Dream, followed by a live panel with sector experts exploring the realities behind the story and what it takes to support recovery.

This is more than a screening. It is a chance to hear directly from voices across the sector, connect with others and be part of a broader conversation shaping change.

Limited tickets remaining. Secure your place.

https://goodshep.org.au/services/life-could-be-a-dream/

10/04/2026

Good Shepherd, in partnership with Pure Pictures, invites you to a special pre screening of Life Could Be A Dream.

The film tells a deeply human story of a mother and son navigating hope, survival and the search for safety, gently asking audiences to reflect on the stories we inherit about love, belonging and choice.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers and sector experts, exploring financial safety, independence and how storytelling can spark meaningful change.

🎟️ Seats are limited and booking fast.
👉 Book now to secure your place: https://goodshep.org.au/services/life-could-be-a-dream/