We Help Ourselves
About
We Help Ourselves (WHOS) is a prominent Australian non-government organization providing therapeutic community services for individuals struggling with alcohol and other drug dependence. They operate six residential therapeutic communities across New South Wales and Queensland, offering structured programs that incorporate harm minimization and mental health initiatives. WHOS supports approximately 800 individuals annually, focusing on recovery and personal growth.
Government Funding ($280K)
Top Contracts (2)
Giving Philosophy
WHOS's philosophy is rooted in a self-help and peer support model within a therapeutic community framework. They believe that understanding and treating substance dependence is significantly enhanced through involvement and interaction with peers who have lived through similar experiences. Their approach fosters personal growth, harm minimization, and addresses co-existing mental health issues, aiming to equip clients with the skills for a new way of living and sustained recovery.
Tips for Applicants
WHOS primarily operates as a direct service provider rather than a grant-making foundation. Individuals seeking support for alcohol and other drug dependence can find information on their website (whos.com.au) regarding their therapeutic community programs, admission processes, and how to apply for their services.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17.5M | $20.1M | $9.8M | $-2,569,568 |
| 2022 | $16.2M | $15.4M | $12.4M | $764K |
| 2021 | $17.6M | $13.9M | $11.8M | $3.7M |
| 2020 | $14.1M | $14.1M | $7.5M | $843K |
| 2019 | $12.7M | $12.7M | $11.3M | $-61,367 |
| 2018 | $11.4M | $11.6M | $6.4M | $-180,516 |
| 2017 | $10.8M | $10.6M | $6.5M | $146K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-29001711771
- ABN
- 29001711771
- Sector
- health
- Website
- whos.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (7)
- board member
- board member
- director
- officeholder
- officeholder
- officeholder
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $17.5M
- Assets
- $9.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 19
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2039
- Locality
- Lilyfield - Rozelle
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Inner West
- SA2 Region
- Lilyfield - Rozelle
- Entities in Area
- 154
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.