Nexus Care
Nexus Care is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of support including food parcels, prescriptions, utilities, fuel vouchers and rent assitance. Phone for an appointment.
Website:
https://www.nexuscare.com.auPhone:
3353 7230Night Ninjas
Night Ninjas is a food van for people living in Cleveland and Redland City who are unable to meet the essential needs of their families
Mon night feeds are at 7pm in Bloomfield Street Park.Day Call Out Teams operate Mon-Fri providing food hampers, tents, sleeping bags, clothing and essential items.
Phone:
0417 668 926Nundah Neighbourhood Centre & Community Legal Service
Information and referral services are provided over the phone, in person or via our website regarding emergency relief, housing, family and parenting issues, legal issues & local Nundah services.
Website:
https://www.ncsgi.com.auPhone:
3260 6820One Voice
Provides free showers from mobile van
Open Doors
For LGBT youth aged 12-18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families. (enter via Constance Street)
Website:
https://www.opendoors.net.auPhone:
3257 7660Open Doors Reconnect Program
For LGBT youth aged 12 to 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.
This may include finding accommodation, providing mediation with parents, schools & other family members, and providing support in a housing emergency crisis. Drop-ins let you meet other young LGBT in a safe and friendly environment where everyone can be themselves without judgement or expectation.
Website:
https://www.opendoors.net.auPhone:
3257 7660Open Haven
Open Haven provides long-term, ongoing support for women affected by domestic violence. Services include homemade dinners (snap frozen for convenience), Clothing & household items, English lessons and driving lessons.
Website:
https://www.openhaven.org.auPhone:
0451 533 237Orange Sky - Laundry Cairns
Orange Sky is a free clothes washing and drying service from their mobile van. Some vans also offer showers. As these services may be cancelled, or the locations or times changed, please visit their website for the most up-to-date times and locations.
Website:
https://www.orangeskylaundry.com.auPantry Assist
Pantry Assist provides food relief for people in need.
Website:
https://www.annerleycofc.org.auPhone:
3892 2568Proserpine Community Centre
Prosperpine Community Centre is an information and referral hub. Access the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre's Emergency Relief program, on Mon Wed & Thu 11am-1pm. Accredited NILS (No Interest Loans Scheme) Centre.
Phone:
07 4945 5915Protea Place
Protea Place Women's Support Centre offers practical and professional support for single women in need. Showers, laundry, meals, clothing, toiletries, friendship and support with referrals to housing, health & DFV support services.
Phone:
0403 756 783Queensland Government State Government Emergency Accommodation Links
Useful links to helpful organisations, community and public housing, and how to get Proof of ID.
Queensland Youth and Families Support Servicess (QYFSS) (was Goodna Youth Accommodation Service)
QYFSS (Queensland Youth & Family Support Services) provides food assitance to youth up to 25 years old. Food hamper collection is on Wednesdays and you must call or pre-order online.
They also have halth and hygiene products, showers and other programs.
Website:
https://www.qyfss.org.auPhone:
07 3818 1050Redland Community Centre Capalaba
Redland Community Centre provides emergency relief, food parcels, hygiene packs, new home starter packs, NILS, homeless packs, bill payment, pharmacy and crisis counseling for people living in the Redlands
Phone:
3245 2117Redland Community Centre Bay Island Community Hub
Bay Island Community Hub provides emergency relief, food parcels, hygiene packs, new home starter packs, NILS, homeless packs, bill payment, pharmacy and crisis counseling for people living on Macleay Island.
Phone:
3409 4722Riverview Neighbourhood House
Riverview Neighbourhood House provides food vouchers and utilities support.
Two forms of ID with an address are required.
Website:
https://www.riverviewcc.org.auPhone:
3816 2111Roma Community Hub - Maranoa Regional Council
The central location for many essential social services in the Maranoa, including St Vincent De Paul Society, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and Lifeline. They run an online directory of local services.
Website:
https://www.mymaranoa.org.auPhone:
1300 007 662Roseberry Dignity Hub
Roseberry Dignity Hub provides access to free laundry and bathroom facilities, kitchenette (tea and coffee), perishable food items for those experiencing crisis, and information and referral to other services.
Phone:
0427 751 639Roseberry Qld
Roseberry provides a range of services for young people and families who are experiencing difficulty.
Phone:
07 4923 7700Roseberry Youth and Family Services
Roseberry provides a range of services for young people and families who are experiencing difficulty. They offer various programs offering referral, advocacy, therapeutic and practical supports including family support and a Reconnect program for homeless youth.
Website:
https://www.roseberry.org.auPhone:
07 4972 0047Rosies
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Where:
I've gone through Rosies schedule and put the suburbs that have a feed. With Wynnum 4178 there are edging suburbs that could be added: fortunately they share postcodes in most cases, but Manly and Lota are grouped into 4179 . So do we add? The same can be said for pretty much every other postcode. How best to approach this?
DirectionsPhone:
07 3396 4267Rosies Caboolture Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Cairns
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Website:
https://www.rosies.org.au/cairnsPhone:
07 3396 4267Rosies Beenleigh Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Brisbane Branch + DigiAsk (Annerley)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Brisbane Branch + DigiAsk (Bowen Hills)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Brisbane City Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Brisbane City Branch (Yeronga)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Brisbane North Branch (South Brisbane)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Brisbane North Branch (Nundah)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Brisbane North Branch (Aspley)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Gold Coast North - Southport/Nerang Branch (Southport)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Gold Coast North - Southport/Nerang Branch (Nerang)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Gold Coast North - Surfers Paradise Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Gold Coast South - Burleigh Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Ipswich Branch (Queen's Park)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Ipswich Branch (Darcy Doyle Place)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Logan Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Mareeba Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Mareeba Branch (Arnold Park)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Sunshine Coast Branch (Bulcock Street)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Sunshine Coast Branch (Happy Valley)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Toowoomba Branch
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Toowoomba Branch (Wilsonton)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Wynnum Manly Branch (St Peter's)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Wynnum Manly Branch (Wynnum Community Place)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Rosies Wynnum Manly Branch (Charlotte & Tingal St)
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Rosies Drop-in Centre
Street feeds are held at locations around Queensland. Visit the website or call for locations and times. Rosies offer friendship and unconditional acceptance to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. Drop by for a chat, hot and cold drinks, snack foods, hygiene products & blankets.
Brunch is served 9-10:30am, with showers accessible from 7-10:30am.
Phone:
07 3396 4267Salvation Army Bundaberg
Can provide emergency relief assistance with material needs or financial assistance. Call Mon-Fri on 1300 371 288 from 9am-5pm for Salvos Connect assessment.
Phone:
07 4151 3014Salvation Army Connect Room Mackay
Connect Room provides a contact point for information, referral services, and can provide some types of material assistance (eg basic furniture when available, for emergency situations).
If you need financial assistance for food, fuel etc cAll 1300 371288 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Phone:
07 4957 3576Salvation Army Manunda Office
Can provide emergency relief assistance with material needs or financial assistance. Call Mon-Fri on 1300 371 288 from 9am-5pm for Salvos Connect assessment.
Phone:
07 4051 2454Salvation Army Soundpoint Youth and Community Centre
Soundpoint Youth and Community Centre provides free community meals and reasonably priced fod. They also offer emergency relief packages.
Phone:
3280 8800Salvation Army Maryborough Corps
Salvation Army provides welfare assistance for people in crisis and community dinners. They are planning on hosting Maryborough Connect every 2nd Wed with shower and washing facilities, tea & coffee, lunch, and access to information and referral services. Keep up to date via their Facebook page.
Phone:
07 4121 3643Salvation Army South Burnett Region Corps Kingaroy
Salvation Army in Kingaroy provides a Home League morning tea on Fridays, plus Mens Shed (and now Women's Shed) provides woodwork, metalwork and computers for those who would like to complete some projects, learn how to use tools & machinery, and to socialise.
Women only Thu 9am-12pm. Mixed women & men Mon & Wed 9am-12pm
Website:
https://www.salvationarmy.org.auPhone:
07 4162 5246Sandbag (Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Action Group Inc)
Sandbags can link you with agencies to assist with food and other types of relief in periods of crisis. Visiting services includes: tax help, IUIH (Institute for Urban Indigenous Health). Practical support is available with access to computers, printers, phone, fax, photocopier, tea/coffee. Toilets, shower and laundry facilities are also available.
Website:
https://www.sandbag.org.auPhone:
(07) 3869 3244Sandgate Uniting Church
Sandgate Uniting Church provides emergency relief welfare and food assistance (small parcels - tinned food only)
Phone:
3869 0277Sarina Neighbourhood Centre
Sarina Neighbourhood Centre provides information, advice and referral and emergency relief funding. Food vouchers are available on application for those experiencing financial hardship (eligability interviews essential).
Phone:
07 4961 9290Second Bite
Using unsold supermarket food that is still good to eat, Second Bite create meals and food packages that are distributed by other charities. Find a distributor near you with their Food Finder.
Set Free Care Southport
Set Free Care provides discounted pantry packs ($15), free haircuts, discounted clothing through their Op Shop (shOP), free laundry via Orange Sky (Thu & Fri mornings), and access to services like HHOT.
Lunch & Community Hub Thu 11am-1pm, Dinner Tue 5-7pm.
Website:
https://www.setfreecare.orgPhone:
07 5500 4454Share a Meal Caloundra
The Share a Meal team provides home cooked meals, BBQ and drinks to the community in need in Caloundra.
Share The Dignity - PinkBox Alderley Child Safety Service Centre
Share The Dignity provides #Pinkbox Vending Machines dispense a free pack of 6 tampons and 2 pads.
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre is a community service providing housing and food assistance. They also have a Thrift shop onsite. By appointment only.
Website:
https://www.sherwoodnc.org.auPhone:
3379 6963Soul Soup Australia Labrador
Donations of packaged food, toiletries, clothing, groceries or bedding where possible. Hot dinner available.
South Burnett Peace of Mind Drop-In Centre
Low cost morning tea, lunch & dinner, along with socialising, games, arts & crafts, and occassional services (like haircuts). Computer, TV, DVD and other amenities.
Phone:
07 4162 5389Southport Uniting Church
Southport Uniting Church provides a free community breakfast to people in need in Southport.
St John’s Friday Night Feed
Friday Night Feed by Anglican Parish of Nambour provides hamburgers for the homeless and needy.
St Johns Drop-In Centre (Surfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Centre / SPACC)
A safe and dignified environment where you can access help from the HHOT Team (Homeless Health Outreach Team), Centrelink, Gold Coast Homelessness Hub, Gold Coast Youth Service, Orange Sky, Uniting Care Community Financial Counsellor, OZ Care Representatives, Hair Dressers, Podiatrist Mon 9-11am, Dental Appointments and Narcotics Anonymous who meet 3 times a week. Services include hot lunches for a $3 donation, hot breakfasts for a $2 donation and takeaway evening meals. Free showers, clean towels, washing machine and dryer.
Website:
https://www.stjohnscc.org.auPhone:
07 5531 6013St Vincent De Paul Cairns Office
Provide a range of financial support services, vouchers for food and goods, special loan schemes and financial literacy programs. Call Mon-Fri 9am-12pm.
Website:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
07 4033 8333St Vincent de Paul St Vincent de Paul Helpline
Depending on your location, Saint Vinnies have assistance programs ranging from food vouchers, emergency to long-term housing, drug rehabilitation services, age care, and much more.
Phone:
1800 846 643St Vincent De Paul Rockhampton
Depending on your location, Saint Vinnies have assistance programs ranging from food vouchers, emergency to long-term housing, drug rehabilitation services, age care, and much more.
Website:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
07 4927 6026St Vincent De Paul Toowoomba
Provide a range of financial support services, vouchers for food and goods, NILS and other loan schemes, financial literacy, youth mentoring, and daily living and life skills programs.
Website:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
07 4699 5222St Vincent de Paul Spring Hill
Depending on your location, Saint Vinnies have assistance programs ranging from food vouchers, emergency to long-term housing, drug rehabilitation services, age care, and much more.
Website:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
3831 2701St Vincent de Paul Society
Vinnies provides crisis accommodation, and can help in a range of areas, including DV and FV case management, Centrelink assistance, housing, immigration issues, education and recreational activities, health, and counselling and therapy.
Website:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
1800846643St. Vincent De Paul Hervey Bay
Food and welfare for those in need of emergency relief. Appointments only
Website:
https://www.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
07 4194 0861Stand Up / Step Out (SUSO) by Footprints in Brisbane
Provides free showers, laundering, wifi and phone charging. Staff can provide support & referrals to outreach services like mental health, accommodation and community care services.
As these services may be cancelled, or the locations or times changed, please visit their website for the most up-to-date times and locations.
Phone:
3252 3488Stepping Stone Clubhouse
A membership-based group of people with a mental illness who are rebuilding their confidence, stamina, social and vocational skills in a mutuAlly supportive environment.
Phone:
3847 1058Tautoko Crew
Tautoko Crew provides support and assistant for kiwis who are at risk or have found themselves homeless in Australia. Food and care parcels can be picked up or delivered upon request to those who have no access to a vehicle.
Phone:
0455 561 234The Breakfast Club Redcliffe
The Breakfast Club provides free community meals on Tuesday and Thursday, abd breakfast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for those in need in Redcliffe.
Phone:
0467 811 380The Breakfast Stop
The Breakfast Stop provides free breakfast to feed Bundabergs homeless.First Wed of the month is a Bacon and egg sizzle with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT).
The Club - inCommunity
The Club is an organsation that provides clothes, toiletries and hygiene products to hose in need in Ipswich. They also offer emotional and practical support and a safe place for women in need to connect, access support and flourish.
Website:
https://www.incommunity.com.auPhone:
07 3812 1199The Daily Bread (Soup Kitchen) Nambour
The Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is a free meal service for those in need.
The Exchange Neighbourhood Centre at Kelvin Grove
A community hub in Kelvin Grove Urban Village offering free access to telephone, computers & printers to help in job searching. With information, referral services, and group activities provided by Communify, drop in to find a free or low-cost class in computers, art, English conversation, parenting and much more. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (times may vary).
Phone:
3175 9975The Movement Gold Coast Labrador
The Movement Crew Gold Coast provide a free community dinner twice a week in Labrador and Coomera for everyone including the homeless and those facing financial difficulties.
The Neighbourhood Hub George Street Neighbourhood Centre
Family support, playgroups, child protection programs, and Financial Wellbeing Program.
Website:
https://www.georgestreetnc.comPhone:
07 4957 2626The Salvation Army Brisbane Streetlevel Mission
Brisbane Streetlevel Mission is a drop-in space where everyone feels valued accepted and loved; provides meals, showers (with towels and toiletries), laundry, sanitary products, phones, computers and free wi-fi.
Monday drop-in: 9am to 1pm Monday Breakfast: 9am to10:30am
Monday Lunch 12noon to 1pm
Tuesday Lunch (Bedford Park BBQ): 11am to 1pm Thursday Dinner: 5 to 6pm
Friday Breakfast: 10 to 11am
A physiotherapist visits fortnightly (Tues 9-11am - appointment required), and Centrelink on Mon 11am-12noon. Financial Assistance available by cAlling 1300 371 288.
Phone:
3075 4120The Salvation Army Doorways and emergency relief
The Salvation Army provides emergency relief and holistic case management with referral to appropriate support services. Financial assistance assessment and approvals are made over the phone.
Phone:
1300 371 288The Salvation Army Capricorn Region
The Salvation Army provides breakfast and morning tea Mon, Wed & Fri 9am-11am. If you are in financial crisis and require financial or material assistance, please contact Salvos Connect on 1300 371 288.
Phone:
07 4923 5600The Salvation Army Caloundra
Salvos Connect is a cafe-style gathering with free tea/coffee, board games, practical help filling in forms & advocacy. Most days there are free fruit and vegetables along with bread. This is also a collection point for any assistance granted by the Salvos Assesment line.
Phone:
07 5491 8653The Salvation Army Gladstone Corps
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance of food, clothing, furniture and financial support for those experiencing unexpected difficulties. Call for an appointment.
Phone:
07 4972 6878The Salvation Army Gympie Corps
The Salvation Army provides free lunches on Wed & Fri 12-1.30pm, and during opening hours those in need can access laundry and shower facilities for free.
Phone:
07 5482 1710The Salvation Army Noosa / Coolum Corps
Salvos Connect where you can seek support and advice over a cuppa, plus free fruit & veggies and bread when available Tue Thu 9am-12pm. Financial counselling is available Thu (by appointment). A free community lunch is held on the 3rd Tue of the month from 12:30pm.
Phone:
07 5442 4218The Shack Community Centre
Friendly and non judgmental: accommodation referrals; food packs, breakfast and lunch; hot showers; group and school programs. Counsellors, Centrelink and Homeless health outreach team on various days. Great place for a meal and much needed human interaction.
Thu 7-8:30 breakfast at Quota Park
Phone:
07 5441 5928The Shack Quota Park Breakfast
The Shack at Nambour provides a cooked breakfast for the homeless and those feeling isolated due to unforeseen circumstances.
The South Burnett Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry provides low cost groceries for those struggling with food security and cost of living pressures. Free sign-up registration, then weekly $40 handling fee per hamper - which is a fraction of the cost of the actual items. Hampers includes your choice of fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, bread, fresh or frozen meat/chicken/fish (available on the day), frozen dairy products, a selection of tinned and packaged foods as well as toiletries, household cleaners and baby items. They also have a low cost quality thrift shop with clothing, blankets, manchester, and other items.
Phone:
0438 071 658Trinity Centre Welfare Pantry
Trinity Centre Welfare Pantry provides food assistance (dry goods, canned goods, frozen meals) for people in need. They also offer limited financial assistance (rent, utilities) and script prescription assistance (on presentation of appropriate documentation).
Phone:
07 3852 1635Tully Support Centre (TSC)
Emergency relief (non-perishable food items), information & referral, counselling, domestic violence conselling & support, youth centre, and Centrelink Agent.
Phone:
07 4068 1004United Hands of Hope Carrara
Hands of Hope provide food relief program for the community as well as Friday Free Fitness: an hour with Xtra Hiit
Website:
https://www.unitedhandsofhope.orgUnited Hands of Hope Surfers Paradise
Hands of Hope provide hot dinners and hot/cold drinks. Also clothes, hygiene items, & non-perishable food (when possible)
Website:
https://www.unitedhandsofhope.orgUniting Church Mudgeeraba Parish
Food parcels are available, limited to 3 per year. A free counselling service is also available. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm
Website:
https://mudgeerabauniting.org.au/Phone:
07 5530 7298Urangan Community Centre
Urangan Community Centre provides free Comfort Kitchen meals, trips for the elderly & disabled and advice.
Website:
https://www.hbnc.net.auPhone:
07 4125 5499Vedanta Springfield Foodbank
Vedanta Springfield Foodbank provides food assitance including free frozen meals, bread, $5 grocery hampers, sanitary items (Share the Dignity) and a free JP service. Run by volunteers, provides affordable nutritious vegan and vegetarian meals from the Indian Sub-Continent.
Website:
https://www.vedantabrisbane.orgPhone:
0481 880 010Vietnamese Community in Australia Darra
Vietnamese Community provides supported accommodation for individuals and families, as well as food vouchers, utilities, rent assistance and interpreter and family support. Ring for an appointment.
Website:
https://www.vcaqld.org.auPhone:
3375 6036Walk With Us Burleigh Heads
Walk With Us is a community group supporting the homeless and disadvantaged. They provide Monday night dinners and a washing service by Orange Sky.
Phone:
0413 086 646We Care 2
We Care 2 is a local charity for the Hervey Bay communtiy. They provide free breakfasts, emergency relief, conuselling and more.
Website:
https://www.wc2.org.auPhone:
07 4124 0913Wesley Mission Emergency Relief Hub
Wesley Mission Emergency Relief Hub provides food parcels, fruit, water, prescriptions, and more. Bring proof of low income (health care card or pension card; or a bank statement or payslip; or a refugee card or other proof of low income) and proof of identity,
Website:
https://www.wmq.org.auPhone:
3216 1579Western Downs Outreach Project Dalby
Food hampers for a service fee of $25, includes a dry box of pantry items, a fruit and veg box, dairy and bakery item - available Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, with outreach runs to Roma & Tara.
Soup Kitchen eat-in or take-away dinner - hot nutritious meal Mon & Thu nights 5:30-7pm
Website:
https://www.wdop.net.auPhone:
1800 990 364Women's Infolink
Women’s Infolink provides Queensland women and girls with access to information and services across the state. The service will respond to your issues, queries and problems, providing confidential information and referral options through its free-cAll telephone service and online services.
Phone:
1800177577Women’s Centre FNQ Manuda, Atherton
Various free services for women who are homeless or experiencing domestic violence - Young Parent Program (under 25 years), Family Support Program, and Safer at Home Program.
182 Gatton St, Manunda and 15 Beatrice St, Atherton (07 4091 5100)
Website:
https://www.wirc.org.auPhone:
07 4051 9366Wynnum Community Place
Wynnum Community Place is a community hub that provides services for the community, including emergency relief, crisis counselling, free bbq breakfast, haircuts and more. For people living in Wynnum and the Bayside suburbs
Website:
https://www.wynnumcommunityplace.orgPhone:
3387 2224YFS (Logan)
YFS provides support to youth and family in Logan. Multiple free services include crisis accommodation, legal, money smart, youth, substance adiction, domestic violence programs and rent arrears.
Website:
https://www.yfs.org.auPhone:
3826 1500Youth Housing and Reintegration Services (Australian Red Cross) Toowoomba
Help eligible youth (15-21 year olds) find services and support to sort out your housing situation and related needs. Help may involve finding education, training and job opportunities, accessing different accommodation options, develop skills and knowledge to stay in a place by yourself, and accessing financial help to pay for goods or services to acheive long-term self-reliance.
Phone:
07 4614 1600Youth Link Cairns
Free programs and services for young people aged 12-24 years, including a youth specialist homelessness service with supported accommodation and housing information, young parent and youth wellbeing program for ages up to 18 years.
Emergency relief includes food parcels, medical, hygiene and baby resources.
The drop-in centre includes showers, laundry, kitchen, internet, clothes and other donated goods. A Centrelink outreach service is available every Tuesday at 10am.
Website:
https://www.youthlink.org.au/Phone:
07 4031 6179Zig Zag Young Women’s Resource Centre Brisbane
Counselling and support to young women aged between 12 and 25 years who have experienced sexual assault or abuse at some stage in their lives. A resource library for any young woman, and medium-term accommodation for women aged from 16 to 25 years.
Website:
https://www.zigzag.org.auPhone:
3843 1823HART 4000 (Homelessness Assessment and Referral Team) by Communify
HART 4000 provide assistance to anyone who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Brisbane. They can provide direct referrals for emergency accommodation providers, case coordination and planned support, TICA checks and assistance to get housed and stay housed. Drop in, call or email to make an appointment.
Where:
Maida Lilley Community Centre, Level 1/5 Green Square Close (cnr Alfred & Constance St), Fortitude Valley
DirectionsPhone:
3004 010012 Baskets (C1 Community Care) Gold Coast
12 Baskets provides hot meals, second hand clothing, blankets and food hampers (when available). During COVID-19 restrictions, the Abraham Park and Jacobs Well sites are not being used and frozen meals are being delivered between Ormeau and Palm Beach. Call to register for a delivery.
Phone:
04838105843rd Space
3rd Space offers a safe environment in inner-city Brisbane for people to access a range of support services. Visit for low- cost or free meals, shower, laundry, recreational facilities, lockers, toiletries, health clinic, family support and visiting services.
Website:
https://www.3rdspace.org.auPhone:
(07)325411443rd Space Café
3rd Space offers a safe environment in inner-city Brisbane for people to access a range of support services. Visit for low- cost or free meals, shower, laundry, recreational facilities, lockers, toiletries, health clinic, family support and visiting services.
The cafe offers free porridge until 11am + soup of the day + fruit, tea, coffee and milo. Also providing low-priced snacks & cheap meals.
Website:
https://3rdspace.org.au/Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Community Care Centres
ADRA provides well-being and security to communties around Australia. They have a series of community centres that provide emergency relief and assistance to anyone in need.
Phone:
07 4638 8111Adra Community Centre Logan Central Logan Central
ADRA Commmunity Centre in Logan Central provides emergency relief and assistance to anyone in need. They supply food parcels, financial assistance, Telstra vouchers, concession cards and also have a 2nd hand shop for clothing and furniture.
Phone:
3290 3011Agape Outreach Inc Tweed Heads
Agape Outreach Inc provide free meals and food hampers for families in need, access to washing machine and showers, training classes in basic life skills like cooking, and support to make calls for housing and filling in of forms.
Website:
https://www.agapeoutreachinc.comPhone:
0414 693 670Andy’s Place (Uniting Church)
Andy's Place provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner for disadvantaged people in the community. The service is temporarily offering only take-away meals.
Phone:
07 4153 2201Angels Kitchen Southport Catholic Parish
Angels Kitchen is a community centre that offers free tea & coffee followed by a three-course meal. Come as you are, but please be on time.
Website:
https://scp.org.au/angels-kitchen/Phone:
07 5532 6647St Mark's Anglican Social Services St Marks Church
St. Mark's Anglican Social Services offers food parcels and food vouchers from Wednesday to Friday. Other services include emergency relief payments, baby bundles and household kits for referrals from DV organisations.
Phone:
3808 2696Anglicare Central Queensland Mobile Support
Anglicare Central Queensland provides help with planning and budgeting, life skills, and practical and emotional support to help you find a suitable long-term place to cAll home. Call or request help online.
Website:
https://www.anglicarecq.org.auPhone:
1300 769 814Anglicare Cairns Food Bank - Anglicare North Queensland Cairns
The Anglicare Cairns Food Bank provides frozen meals to people who are doing it tough. If you need food assistance, visit from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Anglicare Youth Support Program (YSP) Cairns
Anglicare's Youth Support Program (YSP) provides free support for youth aged 12-18 years. It includes mentoring, case management and out of home care for youths at risk of self-harming, homelessness and substance misuse.
Phone:
07 4080 5800Australian Red Cross Rockhampton
Australian Red Cross provides low cost medical equipment to people experiencing illness or injury.
Phone:
07 4922 8056The Basement Soup Kitchen by BASE Services
The Basement Soup Kitchen provides free lunches on weekdays as well as access to outreach support services.
Phone:
07 4638 2399Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS)
BDVS (Brisbane Domestic Violence Service) provides a free, confidential 24/7 service for women, children, family members, same sex couples and others affected by domestic and family violence. Services include risk assessment, safety planning, court support, planned mobile outreach, case management, information and referrals to accommodation, emergency financial relief, support groups and legal advice.
Website:
https://www.bdvs.org.auPhone:
07 3217 2544Beaucare Community Services
Beaucare provides a broad range of community services including child care, family support, youth development, services for the frail aged and people with a disbaility.
Website:
https://www.beaucare.org.auPhone:
07 5541 4216Beenleigh Region Uniting Church (BRUC)
BRUC (Beenleigh Region Uniting Church) is an authorised distributor of government welfare benefits including food vouchers, Telstra vouchers and emergency relief for electricity, fuel and rent. Appointments are Tuesdays only from 9:00am - 11:30am. Call to make an appointment.
Phone:
3807 597Belong (Formerly Acacia Ridge Community Support)
Belong (formely Acacia Ridge Communtiy Support Inc) provides support and services to Brisbane's southside. Services include emergency financial relief, bills and food vouchers. They also have a Food Co-op with affordable groceries for low-income earners, as well as a community garden, free English clases and weekly playgroup.
Website:
https://www.belong.org.auPhone:
3277 4893Bowen Neighborhood Centre
The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre offers support with food, medication, fuel, utility payments, rental arrears, no interest loans, and information in relation to housing needs, elgal assistance, domestic violence and other health and community related matters.
Phone:
07 4786 2111Brisbane Streetlevel Mission - The Salvation Army Australia
Brisbane Streetlevel Mission is a community drop-in that provides meals, sanitary products, recreational activities, life skills, computers and free wifi, phones, shower, laundry and other services.
Phone:
3075 4120Brisbane Youth Service
Brisbane Youth Service provides assistance for people under 25 years including crisis support, housing, food, health and support for families and young women.
Website:
https://www.brisyouth.orgPhone:
3620 2400BATSIHAAS (Bundaberg Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Housing and Advancement Society Bundaberg
BATSIHAAS (Bundaberg Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing and Advancement Society) provides emergency funding relief and reasonable rentals for Indigenous families and individuals.
Phone:
07 4152 5877Burdekin Community Association (BCA)
BCA (Burdekin Community Association Inc) provides quality aged care and disability services to support frail, older people and younger people with a disability. Other services include community support, domestic violence support, state emergency relief and crisis accommodation programs to assist those experiencing hardship and crisis and to help them improve and sustain their quality of life.
Phone:
07 4783 3744On The Edge
On The Edge provides meals for homeless during the week and breakfasts on Tuesday mornings. Showers also available.
Website:
https://www.eventsontheedge.netPhone:
3807 3257Cairns Homelessness Services Hub (The Hub) - Anglicare
The Hub is a support centre that provides access to information, advocacy referrals to housing and accommodation options and assistance to resolve crisis.
Website:
https://www.anglicarenq.org.auPhone:
07 4046 8050Campsite Rescue
Free essential items: food, clothing, bedding (blankets), tents, crockery, toiletries and sanitary products. Access to financial, legal and medical assistance. Ring for appointment.
Website:
https://www.campsiterescue.orgPhone:
0424 424 842Centacare - Cannon Hill Family Support Centre Cannon Hill
Cannon Hill Family Support Centre is a community organisation offering counselling and family support, emergency relief and a variety of support groups such as playgroup.
Website:
https://centacare.com/Phone:
1300 236 822Centrelink - Services Australia Crisis Payment and Special Benefit
Centrelink provides social security payments and services to Australians.
Phone:
132 850Farmer Assistance Hotline (FAH) - Services Australia
FHA (Farmer Assistance Hotline) is a phone service for farming families experiencing financial hardship, no matter the cause of that hardship.
Phone:
132 316Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre - Services Australia
Centerlink's Indigenous Call Centre is a phone service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Phone:
1800 136 380Centrelink Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme - Services Australia
The Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme provides payments for parents and carers of children who can't go to a local state school owing to geographical isolation, disability or special needs.
Phone:
132 318Chill Out Zones - Gold Coast Youth Service Broadbeach
The Chill Out Zone provides rest, recovery and first aid services in late night entertainment precincts on Friday & Saturday nights. They are a designated "place of safety” with police, access to drinking water, phone charging, and internet.
Website:
https://www.chilloutzone.infoPhone:
0439 047 654Chill Out Zones - Gold Coast Youth Service Surfers Paradise
The Chill Out Zone provides rest, recovery and first aid services in late night entertainment precincts on Friday & Saturday nights. They are a designated "place of safety” with police, access to drinking water, phone charging, and internet.
Website:
https://www.chilloutzone.infoPhone:
0414 235 561Civic Assist Youth Street Crews
Civic Assist is an organisation that coordinates a number of services and initiatives including rest, recovery and minor first aid services in the Toowoomba CBD on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Phone:
07 4631 5822Clarence Street - Mater Young Adult Health Centre
Clarence Street is a service for young people aged 13 to 25 years who identify as having problematic alcohol or other drug use. They can provide lunches, hot drinks, fresh fruit, showers, laundry, computers, lockers and recreational activities.
Clermont Community Housing & Other Services (CCHAOSI)
CCHAOSI (Clermont Community Housing & Other Services) provides crisis and long-term community housing programs for disadvantaged people in the community. They can also assist with Centrelink forms and legal aid.
Website:
https://www.cchaosi.com.auPhone:
07 4983 3400Ecumenical Coffee Brigade (ECB)
ECB (Ecumenical Coffee Brigate) provides a nourishing food service to the hungry, needy and politically underrepresented members of Brisbane's community. They offer tea, coffee, milo, fruit, sandwiches and soup. Find them at the
West End Boat Ramp Car Park (Up river from the GoBetween Bridge).
Website:
https://coffeebrigade.org.au/The Pantry - Communify
The Pantry by Communify provides food vouchers, non-perishable food items, bread, fruits and vegetables to those who are struggling financially. Visitors can also use the onsite internet cafe, and counselling referrals are avilable.
Website:
https://www.communify.org.auPhone:
3510 2700Communify
Communify is an independent community centre providing services and support options including mental health services, food relief pantry, aged & disability services, and family & individual support.
Cisis counselling is available by appointment to assist people with difficult and stressful life experiences. The Early Intervention Housing Service program provides support for people whose health is impacting on their housing situation and who may be struggling to sustain their tenancy.
Website:
https://www.communify.org.auPhone:
3510 2700Community Plus+ Annerley Community Centre
Community Plus+ is a community centre that aims to build strong and active communities through connecting people and initiating, supporting and resourcing community projects and activities.
Phone:
0488 084 633Community Plus+ West End Community House (WECH)
Community Plus+ is a community centre that aims to build strong and active communities through connecting people and initiating, supporting and resourcing community projects and activities.
Phone:
3217 2333Community Plus+ Yeronga Community Centre
Community Plus+ is a community centre that aims to build strong and active communities through connecting people and initiating, supporting and resourcing community projects and activities.
Phone:
3848 2285CTC Youth & Family Services
CTC Youth & Family Services provide various programs to help youth (12-18 years) and families who are under stress, have mental health issues, have experienced domestic or family violence, or simply need help to get their hours for their drivers licence
Phone:
07 4162 7788CTC Youth & Family Services Murgon
CTC Youth & Family Services provide various programs to help youth (12-18 years) and families who are under stress, have mental health issues, have experienced domestic or family violence, or simply need help to get their hours for their drivers licence
Phone:
07 4162 7788CTC Youth & Family Services - Emergency Relief
CTC Youth & Family Services - Emergency Relief provides advocacy, food, hygiene products and baby needs for those in an immediate crisis situation. Services are subject to a needs assessement.
Website:
https://www.sbctc.com.auPhone:
07 4162 7788Dorcas Soup Kitchen - Anglican Church
Dorcas Soup Kitchen provides lunches on Thursday between 12-1pm and dinner on Saturday between 4-5:30pm Dinner. Entrance from Buss Park.
Website:
https://www.bundaberganglican.orgPhone:
07 4151 3128Eagleby Neighbourhood Centre - Wesley Mission Queensland
The Eagleby Neighbourhood Centre provides mental health support and housing programs. Whether you’re living on the streets, struggling to pay rent, going through a break up, or feel unsafe in your home, they can help you.
Phone:
07 3151 6132Emmanuel City Mission (formerly Blind Eye)
Emmanuel City Mission is a daytime sanctuary for the homeless and vulerable. Open daily from 9am-1pm, they provide hot drinks, cold breakfast and lunch. They also offer free showers, washing facilities, hair cuts, clothing and other facilities.
Website:
https://emmanuelcitymission.com/Phone:
0468393136Encircle Neighbourhood Centres Pine Rivers
Each centre differs on services available. Call or visit to confirm. Provides information and referrals to local services, and emergency relief services such as free food parcels. Family therapy and relationship counselling, seniors support, specialised counselling for those affected by domestic violence. Activities provided for older persons. Homestay to keep you in your accommodation.
Website:
https://www.encircle.org.auPhone:
07 3889 0063Encircle Neighbourhood Centres Redcliffe
Encircle Neighbourhood Centres offer a range of diverse programs and services, including information and referrals to local services, emergency relief services such as free food parcels, family therapy and relationship counselling, seniors suppor and specialised counselling for those affected by domestic violence. As many services require referrals, please call to clarify.
Website:
https://www.encircle.org.auPhone:
07 3284 3081Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre
Encircle Neighbourhood Centres offer a range of diverse programs and services, including information and referrals to local services, emergency relief services such as free food parcels, family therapy and relationship counselling, seniors suppor and specialised counselling for those affected by domestic violence. As many services require referrals, please call to clarify.
Website:
https://www.encircle.org.auPhone:
3284 3081First Step Foundation Southport
The First Step Foundation is a judgement-free space for tea & coffee, dinner, dessert, fruit and a chat.
Fishers of Men
Fishers of Men is an inter-denominational Christian charity that provides weekly food parcels and Church services for the homeless, with free transport.
Website:
https://www.fishersofmen.org.auPhone:
3341 0160FoodAssist - Actscare Group
FoodAssist supplies heavily discounted food hampers for only $15 (you can buy two a week) with Super Boxes ($30) available on occassion.
Phone:
07 4634 1157Food For Life
Food For Life provides free vegetarian meals for the disadvantaged, prepared at Govinda's restaurant. Meals can be purchased for a small donation.
Website:
https://www.foodforlife.org.auFootprints in Brisbane
Footprints in Brisbane provides a range of community-based support for older people, those with disabilities and their carers, those with mental illness, the financially and socially disadvantaged, and people who are homeless in the inner-northern suburbs of Brisbane. Hours vary according to service.
Website:
https://www.footprintsinc.org.auPhone:
3252 3488Gladstone Food Centre
Gladstone Food Centre provides free vegetables, bread and perishable goods. Non-perishable food is sold at low prices. This service is run by Anglican Church Gladstone & Anglicare CQ with Food Bank Australia.
Phone:
07 4972 4754Gladstone Multicultural Association Inc (GMAI)
GMAI (Gladstone Multicultural Association Inc) provides support to those who've recently moved to Gladstone with information on how to access community and government resources and departments, and make social connections.
Website:
https://www.gmai.org.auGlobal Care Bundaberg Bundaberg
Global Care provides a broad range of relief services including emergency assist ($5 handling fee - Centrelink statement required) and a low-cost grocery warehouse.
Phone:
07 4303 0200Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS)
GCYS (Gold Coast Youth Service) provides support for young people aged 12-25 who need assistance with information/advice, referrals, housing, emergency relief and practical support. They have open access from 9am-5pm (no appointment needed) or a Mobile Service can visit you. Facilities include access to computer, bathroom, kitchen & laundry.
Website:
https://www.gcys.com.auPhone:
07 5572 0400Good Shepherd Emergency Relief
Good Shepherd provides crisis care in the form of food, prescriptions (PBS only), phone/travel vouchers and referals to other services for people living in the Bayside suburbs. Due to limited capacity, early arrival is recommended
Website:
https://www.lutheranservices.org.auGoodna Anglican Welfare Ministries
Goodna Anglican Welfare provides financial assistance, food parcels, food vouchers and clothing.
Phone:
3818 0945Graham House Community Centre
Graham House Community Centre provides emergency relief for people experiencing genuine need. Services include Family Support Program, Personal helpers and Mentors service (mental health), No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS), Transport Services, Centrelink Agency (general questions on payments and services), community garden and kitchen.
Website:
https://www.grahamhouse.org.auPhone:
07 4169 8400Granite Belt Drought Assist
Granite Belt Drought Assist is an online community of like minded local residents sharing information and links to assistance.
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre (GNBC)
GNBC (Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre) provides food boxes, emergency relief (Centrelink Income Statement required) and assistance with housing support, filling out forms etc.
Phone:
07 4681 3777Hands of Hope
Hands of Hope is the community arm of Hope Church Brisbane and provides fresh food parcels, Christmas hampers, free English classes and more. Limited spaces apply.
Website:
https://www.handsofhope.org.auPhone:
3714 0300Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre
Harlaxton Neighbourhood Centre provides discounted fruit and veg, clothing, Information and referrals. They also hold community events and activities.
Phone:
07 4639 2868Harvest Food Assist
Harvest Food Assist provides free emergency food parcels for people in need. By appointment only - call ahead.
Phone:
3261 4555Havafeed Mermaid Beach
Havafeed is a judgement free space for those looking to have a achat or discover a pathway to help overcome difficulty. They provide free meals, food parcels & showers.
Website:
https://www.havafeed.orgPhone:
07 5520 3363Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre
HBNC (Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre) provides inclusive and caring support to disenfranchised people in the community. Services include a Comfort Kitchen Program, free hot meals and refreshments.
Website:
https://www.hbnc.net.auPhone:
07 4194 3000Hervey Bay Salvos Connect Café Hervey Bay
Salvos Connect Cafe in Hervey Bay provides free community lunch every Friday from 10am to 1pm.
Phone:
07 4125 1848Home For Good
Home For Good by Micah Projects offers a range of services for those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Call, email or drop in to talk with them. Priority is given to those who have made appointments. Public Transport: Bus route 199 to West End. Nearest train is Sth Brisbane Station.
Website:
https://www.homeforgood.org.auPhone:
3036 4444Homelessness Early Intervention Service Cairns
The Homelessness Early Intervention Service by Vinnies provides accommodation support for people who are identified as being at risk of becoming homeless. It is an outreach service and will visit clients.
Website:
https://qld.vinnies.org.au/Phone:
07 4040 6150Hope Within Reach - Maroochydore Homeless Community Dinner
Hope Within Reach is a free community BBQ & dinner for anyone doing it tough in the Maroochydoore area.
Website:
https://www.hopewithinreach.com.auICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service
ICYS (Ipswich Community Youth Service) provides vital services to young people in Ipswich and the surrounding communities. Services include housing and homelessness assistance, employment and training, disability support, education and more.
Website:
https://www.icys.org.auPhone:
07 3812 1050Inala Community House
Inala Community House is a free community support program that provides accommodation referrals and settlement support. They can also organise programs and activities for community engagement.
Website:
https://www.ich.org.auPhone:
07 3372 1711Innisfail Youth & Family Care Inc
Innisfail Youth & Family Care offers various programs including crisis housing for victims of domestic violence; youth shelter housing, short-term (12 weeks) crisis accommodation for homeless families, subsidised transitional housing for low income earners, emergency relief (food vouchers), long-term Community Housing, domestic violence support services including court support, information, and assistance with applications for orders. The Innisfail Youth Recreation Centre has support and recreational activities for young people, and a structured school holiday program. All activities are free of charge.
Phone:
07 4061 2778Intenciti Church
Intencity Church provides assistance for people living in the Bayside suburbs who are unable to meet the essential needs of their families. Support includes food relief parcels and life skills courses. Call in advance.
Phone:
3396 4286Ipswich Assist
Ipswich Assist provides emergency support to people in need, as well as social and emotional support through group lunches, individual counselling and more. Food parcels, bills, petrol and practical advice are available.
Ring Mon 9am- 4pm to make a Tue appointment. Bring I.D.
Website:
https://www.ipswichassist.org.auPhone:
3413 1070Ipswich Foodbarn Community Compassion Ministries
Ipswich Foodbarn is one of Foodbank's member charities, providing food relief to the community. They offer food parcels for $30 (for members - $5 joining fee). Bring I.D and Centrelink Reference Number (CRN)
Check Facebook to confirm when free bread, fruit and vegetables are available.
Phone:
3496 1514Ipswich Housing & Support Services
IHSSI (Ipswich Housing & Support Services) provides housing assistance to people who need it. They can also provide utilities support and rent assitance (must produce a current lease). Appointments by phone only - call Tuesday between 9-10am.
Website:
https://www.ihssi.org.auPhone:
3816 1435Jack Reed Foundation
The Jack Reed Foundation offers a range of services to the homeless or disadtantaged, including free haircuts for the homeless in the Redcliffe region.
Website:
https://www.jackreedfoundation.com/Phone:
0447 909 141King’s Community Care Reedy Creek
King's Community Care is a community support agency that provides emergency food relief (cooked meals & food hampers), clothing, basic needs, support & referrals. Showing a Centrelink Income Statement would be appreciated.
Website:
https://www.kingscommunity.care/Phone:
07 55220802Kingston East Neighbourhood Group Inc. (KENG)
KENG (Kingston East Neighbourhood Group) provides targeted accommodation and support services to homeless individuals and families experiencing multiple and complex needs in Logan.
Website:
https://www.keng.org.auPhone:
3808 1684Kyabra Community Association Inc
Kyabra Community Association run several programs and services to support families, including telephone, electricity, food vouchers and rent assistance. Call for an appointment.
Website:
https://www.kyabra.orgPhone:
3373 9499Laidley Community Centre
Laidley Community Centre provides emergency relief (food, pharmacy, QR transport, Telstra or fuel vouchers, part payment of selective bills) for those in financial crisis situation. Urgent requests are given priority. The centre also provides access to Centrelink, Connect Workers (to help people with complex needs and those affected by domestic and family violence), and a wide range of visiting services (like Moneycare financial counselling) - as well as centre-run activities and courses.
Phone:
07 5465 1889Lifelife
Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services with trained volunteers who will listen, provide support and referrals for those experiencing a personal crisis. People seeking support can contact Lifeline at any time or text or chat online from 12pm - midnight (Syd time) 7 days. You don't need to face your problems alone.
Website:
https://www.lifeline.org.au/Phone:
131114Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD
Lifeline Darling Downs & South West QLD provides emergency relief for people experiencing unexpected short-term financial stress or crisis, such as loss of income, eviction or a personal tragedy. They can provide food packages and clothing. Other needs can be assessed at time of contact. Call Mon Wed Fri at 9am, or visit our office any day at 9am.
Phone:
1300 991 443Light House Community Services Burleigh
The Lifeboat Food Van by Lighthouse Community Services is a mobile soup kitchen providing food parcels on the Gold Coast.
Website:
https://lighthousecs.org.au/Lighthouse Care Hillcrest
Lighthouse Care is a non-profit charity that provides low cost groceries to those in need, eg. $25 trolley and free fruit and vegetables with purchase.
Website:
https://www.lighthousecare.org.auPhone:
(07) 3800 8200Lighthouse Care Loganholme
Lighthouse Care is a non-profit charity that provides low cost groceries to those in need, eg. $25 trolley and free fruit and vegetables with purchase.
Website:
https://www.lighthousecare.org.auPhone:
3806 0639Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes provide food parcels containing goods to the approx value of $250 for a cost of $60 (for administrative fees).
No healthcare card required, EFTPOS accepted.
Website:
https://www.loavesandfishes.org.auPhone:
3808 5713Loaves and Fishes
Loaves & Fishes provide food parcels containing goods to the approx value of $250 for a cost of $60 (for administrative fees).
No healthcare card required, EFTPOS accepted.
Website:
https://www.loavesandfishes.org.auPhone:
07 4632 6941Logan East Community Centre
LECNA (Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre) provides free food parcels, Go Cards, petrol & Telstra vouchers. They can also provide
assistante with rent, overdue utility bills and pharmacy needs.
Website:
https://www.lecna.org.auPhone:
3808 4529Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association (LECNA)
LECNA (Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre) is a non-profit community that aims to relieve poverty and help the local community. They can provides emergency relief (food for families in need) by appointment on Mon Tue & Wed mornings (Centrelink Income Statement & photo ID required). Also provides counselling (Tue & Thu), JP (Mon-Thu), mediation for families in conflict, STEP UP low interest loans, and NILS loans.
Website:
https://www.lecna.org.auPhone:
3808 4529Lutheran Services Keystone Centre
Luteheran Services Keystone Centre provides food and travel assistance on a first come, first served basis. Photo ID and concession card required
Website:
https://www.lutheranservices.org.auPhone:
07 3209 1466Mackay Women’s Centre
Mackay Women's Centre is a community-based group with free counselling and support services like pregnancy and parenting support. Low cost or free activities are also run.
Drop-in facilities are available 8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, including showers, toiletries (shampoo, soap and sanitary items), washing machine and clothes dryer, as well as computer and internet access
Phone:
07 4953 1788Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre
Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre is an information and referral centre that also provides classes for English literacy and basic computer skills. Services include Justice of the Peace, Community Legal and Centacare.
Phone:
07 4121 2141Mater Hospital Clarence Street - Area 40 (Mater Young Adult Health Centre)
This is a safe place for young people 13 to 25 years who have problematic alcohol or other drug use to meet and participate in creative activities such as skateboard making, painting, screen printing, cooking, and playing music.
Website:
https://www.mater.org.au/health/services/mater-young-adult-health-centre/what-we-do/clarence-streetPhone:
(07)31638400Medicare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Line
This is a free telephone service to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access health care. Staff working on the Access Line have cultural training.
Phone:
1800 556 955Mt Gravatt Community Centre
Mt Gravatt Community Centre services surrounding areas through counselling, referrals, activities, and assistance filling out forms. They can also provide emergency relief (food hampers) for those in immediate need. Tue & Thu by appointment.
Website:
https://www.mgcci.org.auPhone:
3343 9833MultiLink
MultiLink is a commuity service that provides financial and material assitance, emergency relief, driving lessons, education, food parcels and vouchers when available. Call Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm to make appointment.
Website:
https://www.multilink.org.auPhone:
3412 7177Mura Kosker Sorority
Mura Kosker Sorority is a non-profit community group provides a range of social services for women, children and their families to to meet their social, emotional, education, health, cultural, spiritual and welfare needs.
Phone:
07 4069 1663New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Services include laundry and shower facilities, use of community office facilities, open house, recreational activities, play group, coffee and company.
