Welfare Assistance & Services in Western Downs
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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General Welfare & Support Services
Chinchilla Community Centre
The Chinchilla Community Centre offers emergency relief in the form of food, home maintenance assistance under the Home and Community Care Program, general community information and referral. No referral criteria required. This is a walk-in service. The Centre also acts as a Centrelink agency (8:30am to 1:30pm)
Chinchilla
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Dalby
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General Welfare & Support Services
Family Support Services
Murilla Community CentreThe Murilla Community Centre provides information and family support, a rural family support program, respite care for the frail aged and younger disabled, a rural business advisor, limited hours chil
Miles
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Tara
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Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels - Chinchilla
Australian Meals On Wheels AssociationMeals on Wheels is an iconic Australian Not for Profit organisation that has been bringing local communities together for more than 60 years. The 15,000 volunteers who make Meals on Wheels possible, deliver 2 million meals a year across Queensland, to more than 10,000 people with a wide variety of support needs, not just meals for seniors.
Chinchilla
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Meals on Wheels
Miles Meals on Wheels
MILES MEALS ON WHEELS INCThe 15,000 volunteers who make Meals on Wheels possible, deliver 2 million meals a year across Queensland, to more than 10,000 people with a wide variety of support needs, not just meals for seniors. People may be; in their senior years, recovering after hospitalisation, a major illness or surgery, a person with a disability, a carer, or needing assistance due to a special circumstance.
Miles
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Second Hand Shops
Salvation Army Family Store and Welfare Office
Another Chance is your friendly neighbourhood second-hand store.
Dalby
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Second Hand Shops
St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland - Chinchilla Op Shop
St Vincent de Paul Society QueenslandWe sell second hand donated goods including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, manchester, toys, books, media, and lots more. We also accept good quality, undamaged and clean donations.
Chinchilla
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Meals on Wheels
Tara Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels QueenslandThe 15,000 volunteers who make Meals on Wheels possible, deliver 2 million meals a year across Queensland, to more than 10,000 people with a wide variety of support needs, not just meals for seniors.
Tara
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Second Hand Shops
Vinnies Dalby
St Vincent de Paul Society QueenslandWe sell second hand donated goods including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, furniture, manchester, toys, books, media, and lots more. We also accept good quality, undamaged and clean donations.
Dalby
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Meals on Wheels
Wandoan District Meals on Wheels
WANDOAN DISTRICT MEALS ON WHEELS INCThe 15,000 volunteers who make Meals on Wheels possible, deliver 2 million meals a year across Queensland, to more than 10,000 people with a wide variety of support needs, not just meals for seniors. People may be; in their senior years, recovering after hospitalisation, a major illness or surgery, a person with a disability, a carer, or needing assistance due to a special circumstance.
Wandoan
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Drug & Alcohol Services
General Welfare & Support Services
Carer Information
Breakthrough for Families Qld
Drug ARMBreakthrough for Families Qld is an information, referral and support program for family members, significant others and loved ones of people who are experiencing alcohol or other drug issues. Book an appointment by calling the Central Intake Service on (07) 3620 8880.
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Welfare Assistance & Support Services
Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Dalby
Services AustraliaCustomer Service Centres See a Customer Service Adviser to help you with advice and assistance on the payments and services most suited to your needs.
Dalby
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Mental Health Services
Sexual Support Services & Counselling
General Support Services & Counselling
Loss & Grief Support Services & Counselling
General Welfare & Support Services
Youth Information & Counselling
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQIA+)
My Connections My Way
Lifeline Darling Downs And South West QLDThe program provides individual and group-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to people aged from 12 years old with mild to moderate mental health issues such as grief, loss, depression and anxiety. It aims to improve well-being, strengthen relationships and increase participation in community.
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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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Second Hand Shops
Salvation Army - Red Hill (Moonyah)
The Salvation ArmyIt has been said The Salvation Army offers caring support for every problem “from the cradle to the grave.” Our services are as wide-ranging and diverse as the areas of need in the community, like an
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General Education Programs
General Self Help Services
General Welfare & Support Services
Saver Plus
Saver Plus is a 10-month matched savings program that helps people to build their financial skills, establish a savings goal and develop long term saving habits. When finished, participants receive up to $500 in matched savings which can be used for education costs such as computers and tablets, text books and uniforms.
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General Welfare & Support Services
Seeds Of Hope Community Services Ltd
Seeds Of Hope Community ServicesWe provide fee and interest free loans up to $1000 to people on Centrelink to escape pawn brokers, pay day lenders, rent/buy contracts. We also assist with car registration. This project is called Financial Choices and is funded via philanthropic grants. We operate statewide with over the phone support.
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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.