Welfare Assistance & Services in North Burnett
What Is This?
Welfare Assistance and Services provide support and resources to individuals and families facing hardship. These services aim to improve the well-being and stability of vulnerable populations through various forms of assistance such as food aid, housing support, financial counselling, and emergency relief.
How Is It Funded?
These services are primarily funded by government grants and allocations, non-profit organisations, and community fundraising efforts. Some programs also receive support from corporate partnerships and international aid agencies. How much does it cost? Most support is free to access.
How To Access?
Individuals can access Welfare Assistance and Services through local community centres, social service agencies, online platforms, and referral from government departments. Referrals from other organisations, such as healthcare providers or educational institutions, are also common pathways to access these services.
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Second Hand Shops
Lifeline Shop - Gayndah
UnitingCareThis outlet is part of a network of more than 200 Lifeline retail outlets around the country, that sell a variety of quality used goods.
Gayndah
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Food Vans and Kitchens
Meals On Wheels
Wide Bay Hospital and Health ServiceHelping frail older people and younger people with a disability and their carers stay in their homes where most are happiest, is at the heart of what we do. Meals on Wheels provides meals to suit a client's personal requirements and can accommodate special dietary needs and taste preferences.
Eidsvold
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Meals on Wheels
Monto Neighbourhood Centre
LiveBetter Community ServicesExcelcare - practical support to live independently
Monto
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
General Community Clubs
General Welfare & Support Services
EDON Place
Edon Place Domestic And Family Violence CentreCrisis counselling, support and court support, and access to accommodation for women escaping domestic violence.. Provided as an outreach service from Bundaberg.
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General Welfare & Support Services
National Perinatal Support Program
The Babes Project AustraliaThe Babes Project works with women who are seeking additional support during pregnancy. We run a National support service providing our Perinatal Support Program via phone and video calls for pregnant and early parenting women across Australia, who cannot access one of the Centres.
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General Welfare & Support Services
St John Qld Telephone Services
St John QldOur Community Calls service (previously known as Silver Cord) is a Queensland wide telephone reassurance service aimed at improving social connections. If you or a loved one are feeling lonely or isolated, or would just appreciate an extra check-in or chat during the week, our telephone services can help.
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General Advocacy Services
Local Advocacy Services
General Legal Assistance & Information
General Welfare & Support Services
Women's Legal Service - Annerley
Women's Legal ServiceFree legal help for women in Queensland with domestic violence, complex family law and sexual assault notes counselling privilege matters.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Community Health & Medical
Suicide & Self Harm Information
Community Information & Referral Services
StandBy Support After Suicide
YouturnStandBy is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide. The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals, Families, Friends, Witnesses, First Responders, Service Providers. 1300 727 247