Our Community

Backing business. Supporting community

HSQC is proud to support several local charities and community initiatives, reflecting our commitment to making a positive impact beyond business through meaningful partnerships and grassroots engagement in the regions that we live and work in.

When business supports the community, everyone benefits—creating lasting impact, shared success, and stronger futures.

Locally committed. Nationally connected.

Here are the core areas where we actively support our communities—through local employment, community giving, and pro bono advisory that create real, lasting impact.

Local Employment & Skills Development

Creating jobs, training opportunities, and career pathways within the community.

Community Giving & Sponsorships

Supporting local initiatives, charities, schools, and grassroots organisations.

Pro Bono & Advisory Support

Offering financial guidance and professional services to community groups, not-for-profits, and social enterprises.

Community Feature

Hands Across Canberra

Hands Across Canberra is the ACT’s community foundation, established in 2010 to support the region’s most vulnerable people through strategic philanthropy and community partnerships. By raising and distributing funds to over 350 local charities, the organisation addresses critical needs across areas such as homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, and social inclusion.

Through initiatives like the Canberra Day Appeal and collaborations with partners such as the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund, The Snow Foundation, and the John James Foundation, Hands Across Canberra has granted more than $6 million to local projects since its inception. These efforts are guided by a commitment to long-term impact, ensuring that donations are invested wisely and returned to the community through targeted grants and capacity-building support.

By connecting donors, businesses, and community organisations, Hands Across Canberra plays a pivotal role in building a more equitable and resilient Canberra for all.

Community Feature

Karinya House for mothers and babies

Karinya House is a Canberra-based, community-driven, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting women who are pregnant or parenting and facing crisis situations. Established in 1997, it is the only service of its kind in the ACT and surrounding regions, offering 24/7 care through both residential and outreach programs.

The organisation provides safe accommodation, comprehensive case management, and practical support—including counselling, health services, and essential baby goods—to women experiencing challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, or social isolation. Karinya House operates on a trauma-informed, non-judgmental framework, empowering women to make informed choices and build a positive future for themselves and their children.

Over the past 27 years, Karinya House has supported more than 2,800 women, offering a sanctuary of care, dignity, and hope.

For more information or to support their May 2025 Appeal please refer to our recent news post – include link

Community Feature

Canberra Special Children’s Christmas Party

The Canberra Special Children’s Christmas Party is one of the region’s most heartwarming and anticipated annual events, dedicated to bringing joy to children with special needs, life-threatening illnesses, or disadvantaged circumstances. Hosted in partnership with local businesses, volunteers, and sponsors, the event offers a magical day filled with entertainment, food, rides, stage shows, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus.

Each child receives a personalised gift and experiences a festive atmosphere designed to make them feel special, celebrated, and cared for. The party is part of a national initiative that has been running for over 25 years, touching the lives of thousands of families across Australia.

By supporting this event, organisations help create lasting memories for children and families who face daily challenges, demonstrating the power of community, generosity, and inclusion.

Customer Testimonials

Have been using ITP for years now and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. They are always so helpful and book us in straight away. So helpful and explain everything in a way that you can understand. In the past have been so helpful with more complicated returns and also with simple returns. Thanks team at ITP you’re great!

Taylor J

Retail Worker

I have been with ITP for many years, in Batemans Bay, and now by phone to Canberra. I have always found them friendly and efficient. As I have aged having confidence in their service has become even more important. My online skills are not so sharp now but encouragement from them has given me reason to 'have a go' and succeed in getting needed documents to them. They take the tension out of the dreaded tax return!

Annie C

Elderly Client

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Janine J

Florist

The expertise and dedication of the Pinnacle team and their HSQC advisors have been invaluable. They helped us implement a system that not only meets our needs but also exceeds our expectations.

Michael M

Operations Director

Working with HSQC has been a game changer for our organisation. Their innovative solutions have significantly improved our productivity and given us more time for our clients. Excellent bookkeepers who have served me well for over five years, with a great team who have regularly gone beyond expectations.

Jane Smith

Airbnb Host

Successful Alliances have transformed our financial oversight and approach to financial management. Their clarity and logical approach has given us new insights and more useful management reports. From basic bookkeeping to more complex business strategy challenges, I can rely on the advice and support from Successful Alliances. I can not recommend Karen and her team highly enough.

Clare H

Project Manager