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Cost of living - community assistance
Emergency Relief
The Emergency Relief Program is funded by the Qld Government, and provides financial and/or material support to Queenslanders in financial crisis.
List of ER providers in Qld: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/emergency-relief-program
Current Ipswich ER providers:
Goodna Anglican Welfare Ministries
Address: GOODNA, QLD, 4300
Phone: 07 3818 0945
UnitingCare Community Ipswich
Address: IPSWICH, QLD, 4305
Website: https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/
Phone: 07 3016 9623
Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre (Emergency Relief)
Address: LEICHHARDT, QLD, 4305
Website: http://lcginc.org.au/
Phone: 07 3812 1270
Rosewood Community Centre (Emergency Relief)
Address: ROSEWOOD, QLD, 4340
Website: https://www.facebook.com/rosewoodcommunitycentre
Phone: 07 5464 1544
Access Community Services - Goodna
Gailes Community House
Runs a number of programs for adults, children and families. Parenting programs throughout the year, and a low cost food program.
inCommunity
- inCommunity’s crisis shelter located in Ipswich is a 24 hour service providing crisis support and short term accommodation for homeless, at risk and disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 21 years.
- Crisis Accommodation Program CAP, provides short-term supported accommodation to adults and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to assist them to move to independent living.
- The Club - safe place for women to connect, access support and flourish in the heart of Ipswich.
- Dignity Food Relief is available at inCommunity, Ipswich. It is ready-made, delicious & nutritious frozen meals provided free of charge - provided by appointment.
- Tenancy support via case management for ages 16 - 25.
- Mobile support within Ipswich and parts of the Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim regions, our Mobile Support Team provides housing support. This program can be accessed by young people, adults and families who may be homeless, sleeping rough or couch surfing and are seeking support to find or maintain accommodation.
- Tenancy Skills Institute - Australia’s first and only Tenancy Skills course educates anyone new to renting or struggling to find a rental to prepare for, find and then maintain a positive residential tenancy.
https://incommunity.com.au/about-us/
Ipswich Assist
- Emergency relief appointments can include basic food staples, if available, assistance with utility bills, rent assistance, pharmacy support, and local op-shop referrals. To book an emergency relief appointment, please call 07 3413 1070 on a Monday between 9am and 2pm for an appointment on the Tuesday 9am to 2pm. No advance bookings can be taken. Be advised that our available appointments can be filled by mid morning.
- Monthly lunches - a free, hot meal and listening ear to around 200 people through this program. This community lunch program runs every Wednesday 10am to 1pm and is based out of the hall at 6 Gordon Street, Ipswich, right next door to their office building. This lunch service is free of charge, and provides lunch, mateship and a sense of community for those experiencing social isolation, homelessness, loneliness or who are otherwise struggling.
- reSTORE is a small grocery store which offers an alternative, affordable shopping experience for those experiencing financial hardship and crisis, or who are otherwise on a tight budget. reSTORE is open every Thursday from 9:00am until 2:00pm, and stocks a variety of fruit and vegetables, meat, pantry staples, hygiene essentials, household cleaning products and baby products. reSTORE items are typically priced at $1 each, there are some special items that are over $1, however they are still well below wholesale prices.
Ipswich Community Youth Service ICYS
ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service is a not-for-profit community based organisation providing assistance and support to at-risk young people, their families and their communities in the Ipswich and surrounding regions.
Laidley Community Centre
- Centrelink Agency
- Early childhood support
- Family support
- Tax support
- Visiting services, and more
Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre
- Free bread
- Emergency reflief
- Low cost cafe on Mondays
- Community Shed
- Sewing group
- Street library
- Computer access
- After school programs, and more
Lowood Hub
- Centrelink Agency
- Community pantry
- Targeted Family Support
- Integrated Early Years Service
- Community Centre
Redbank Plains Community Centre
- Playgroups
- Visiting services
- Youth groups and support
- Community morning tea
- English language class
- Neighbourhood Watch
- Photography group, and more
https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/centres/multicultural-services-redbank/
Westside Community Care
Providing free food, food hampers for purchase, back to school support, various community programs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/westsidecommunitycare/
Camira Springfield Community Centre
Christine Court Assisted Living
Christine Court is an assisted living hostel that supports aged and disabled residents. Accredited residential care facility providing assisted living for aged or disabled. Staff on site 24/7. All meals, cleaning, laundry provided and assistance with medication compliance and personal services available. Funded personal carers attend daily and a doctor weekly.
Located in Booval
24/7 0411 880 184
https://qfinder2.health.qld.gov.au/HealthServiceProvider/Index/8b24020b-7737-e611-80d2-00505601056f
Women's Crisis Support Service Inc
WCSSI has been providing an escape from domestic and family violence since 1977. Our clients always have someone to talk to whether it is about something specific, or if they just need a chat with a cup of coffee in hand. The Shelter is located in Ipswich and the address is kept confidential to keep our clients and staff safe. We run a number of programs with our clients and link them to local services that can help rebuild lives.
A shelter provides safe emergency accommodation for women and children escaping violent or abusive situations. Shelters exist because we believe that women have the right to live their life free of violence and fear. Our team assists with Centrelink, schooling, legal and housing related matters.
Helping Our Homies
Providing hot meals, toiletries, clothing, pet food. 4.30pm every second Thursday at Queens Park, Ipswich.
https://www.facebook.com/people/Helping-Our-Homies-Ipswich/61552358035751/?mibextid=ibOpuV
Rosies Friends on the Street
Our Ipswich Branch has been serving the community since 2012, offering friendship and meaningful connection four nights a week. This branch is led by Barry Rienecker (Footprints in the Park) who has been a volunteer with Rosies since 2014.
Queens Park, Goleby Ave, Ipswich
Wednesday:
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Thursday:
5:00pm – 7:00pm
St Pauls Anglican Church,
Darcy Doyle Pl, 124 Brisbane St, Ipswich
Friday:
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday (daytime):
3:30pm – 5:00pm
https://rosies.org.au/charity/ipswich/
Down to Earth
A charity funded by 10c cans and bottles. Funds are used to help the homeless and those in need.
https://www.facebook.com/downtoearthcharity/
Rosewood Community Centre
St Vincent de Paul Society
St Vincent de Paul Society
If you, or you and partner, don’t have a home and usually reside in the Ipswich region, we can help you with accommodation and support to find permanent accommodation.
https://qld.vinnies.org.au/services/housing/accommodation-for-homeless-singles-couples
YourTown
St Vincent de Paul Society
Our Domestic and Family Violence Service offers supported emergency accommodation for up to 12 weeks. Our team of specialised staff support women and children in a safe environment. We collaborate with clients to create opportunities to rebuild self-concept and experience control and empowerment over their own lives.
Please note, referrals to accommodation can only be made through a specialist domestic violence or sexual assault service.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the largest provider of homelessness services across the country. We provide services to adults, and families with accompanying children. Our services include accommodation, case management, assertive outreach support, financial assistance, together with connection and referral to other specialist services. Our philosophy is that every person is afforded dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/homelessness-support-services/
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Saver Plus is Australia's largest and longest running financial education and matched savings program. Build financial skills, develop life-long savings habits, and receive up to $500 to assist with education costs. To participate, you must be 18+ years, be studying or have children at school, have a health care or pensioner concession card, Centrelink payment plus some income from work.
https://www.bsl.org.au/services/saving-and-managing-money/saver-plus/
Ipswich Food Barn
Low cost food hampers
Free fruit and vegetables
1 Darling Street East, Woodend / Ipswich
Tivoli Drive In aka Goodness Enterprises Community Food Co-Op
Riverview Community Centre
- Food relief, hampers, pet food
- Breakfast club
- Learners licence program
- Workshops
- Community events
The Base Support Services Inc
- Support for young people engaged with Youth Justice
- Support to prevent young people coming into contact with Youth Justice
- Transport assistance for appts and court appearances
https://www.tbssinc.com.au/family-youth-support-services/
Goodna Street Life
- Crisis and transitional housing
- Drug rehabilitation support
- Foodbank
- Op Shop
- Back to work, and skills training
Springfield Community & Engagement Space
Delivering a wide range of services for members of the multicultural community including:
- Employment support
- Youth services
- Community development programs
https://www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au/centres/springfield-multicultural-centre/
Share the Dignity
Share the Dignity is a women's charity in Australia, that works to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough. We distribute period products to women, girls, and anyone who menstruates who needs support. When someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period.
https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/
Orange Sky
We have a simple formula; we provide a platform for every day Australians to connect through a regular laundry and shower service. The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community. Our volunteers are not social workers or experts on homelessness - they are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists.
https://orangesky.org.au/where-we-are/
Hannah's House
Hannah's House is a Specialist Homelessness Service funded by the Department of Housing and auspiced by Centro Church. We provide crisis accommodation and mobile support to young women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
https://www.facebook.com/HannahsHouseIpswich/
Centro Church
- Centro Kids program
- Weekly youth group activities
- Fortnightly young adult groups
- Catered family events
- Locations in Ipswich and Collingwood Park
- Venue hire in Pring St / Roderick St
Vedanta Soup Kitchen Springfield Lakes
A soup kitchen providing free frozen meals and grocery hampers to people in need.
Lockyer Community Centre - Gatton
We offer general support, advocacy, information, referral service and deliver a range of responsive community focused activities, projects, programs and event.
We are able to provide information and referrals on a range of issues and services.
Arrange meetings with relevant agencies if required. We offer JP service by appointment. All enquiries / services are treated with confidentiality.
https://www.lockyercommunitycentre.org.au/
Packed with Care Foundation
Supporting women, children and families during challenging times.
- Emergency relief
- Referral support
https://packedwithcare.com.au/
https://m.facebook.com/people/Packed-With-Care-Foundation/100087961552976/
Harvest Angels
Discount Food Hampers.
No requirements - Everyone welcome. Based in Lowood but covering all areas between Gatton - Ipswich.
Delivery also available.
Open Wednesdays & Fridays 10-12
18 Kleinhans Court Lowood
https://www.facebook.com/harvestangelsinc/
Fassifern Community Centre - Boonah
Fassifern Centre operating hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 3pm. Wednesday 9am to 12.30pm.
Appointments outside of the operating hours are by prior arrangement only.
About us:
Fassifern Community Centre (FCC) has been providing vital services to the local community since 1984. Fassifern Community Centre work closely with other local organisations to provide a central point of information and offer meaningful community support. Services provided include:
- Disability services
- Self-directed support
- Centrelink
- Volunteer training and assistance
- Information and support for health, social and drug issues
- Community social activities
- Community Development
- Literacy and Numeracy Training
- Certificate I in Business Traineeships
- Certificate II in Retail
- Certificate III in Aged Care
- Access 10
Baby Give Back
We collect, sort and safety check donated essential items (everything from clothing and nappies to cots, prams and car seats) and support families in our community by working with caseworkers and social workers to provide customised orders for each family to suit their needs and circumstances. Our priority is ensuring that all items are safe and in great condition so that families can feel the love and compassion of their community.
ReStart
A not-for-profit charity, based in Walloon. Assisting families restarting after life-changing disasters, such as escaping domestic violence, or environmental disasters. Providing white goods and furniture.
Helen's Haven Homeless Health Clinic
Helen's Haven Homeless Health Clinic
is a new Community health service available in Goodna and Ipswich areas staffed by qualified health volunteers!
- Wound dressing
- Counselling
- Standard check-up
- Referral pathways
https://www.facebook.com/p/Helens-Haven-Whats-On-100068005585214/?_rdr
LiveCity Community Care
LiveCity Care is a religious community care outreach, offering support to Redbank and Ipswich via free food and hampers.
https://www.facebook.com/p/LiveCity-Community-Care-61553800521501/?locale=fy_NL
Walloon Community Hub
Hosted by Walloon CWA, facilitated by Rosewood Community Centre.
https://www.facebook.com/rosewoodcommunitycentre
Fernvale Community Care
OPEN FRIDAYS 8:30am - 10am
Low-Cost Freezer Meals
Free Tea/Coffee
(Operating out of the Fernvale Lions Centre - Operated by Fernvale Church)
https://www.facebook.com/FCCares/
Giv3 Our Time Charity
Giv3 Our Time Charity
Giv3 Our Time provides the Homeless Street Solution Program in Goodna.
They provide free meals 4pm - 6pm Thursdays at the Diggers' Rest, Cnr of Queen and Church Street, Goodna.