5FOLD 5FOLD

Australia > QLD > Metro

Field of Interest

  • Community and economic development
  • Individual/family services and support

Target Population

  • People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability
  • Young people (6-25)

Organisation Summary

5FOLD is a community-focused, local run and self funded organisation powered by a strength-based, relational framework. We don’t believe in handouts — we offer a hand up. Our approach is intentional and interconnected, built on the belief that sustainable change happens through genuine relationships, strong foundations, and personalised support.

We live by the saying, “Change isn’t change until it’s changed!” — because real transformation takes time, trust and consistency. That’s why we walk alongside individuals and families to help them grow stronger, build confidence, resilience, self-sufficiency and ultimately break cycles of poverty and disadvantage.

Our work is grounded in what we call the 5FOLD Approach, addressing five essential pillars that uphold stability and dignity for every person: Clothes, Food, Shelter, Support, and Training. These pillars guide all our initiatives, creating a holistic and sustainable model of care that meets real needs and fosters long-term empowerment.

At 5FOLD, we believe people are not programs — people are people. There’s a big difference between putting people in the community and putting community in people.

Together, we’re helping restore hope, rebuild lives and strengthen the fabric of our community from the inside out because ‘Community is knowing you are not alone”.

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Contact Us
Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Australian Communities Foundation is a proudly inclusive organisation and an ally of LGBTQIA+ communities and the movement toward equality.