Support from charities

Charity organisations provide a range of support directly to families in need.

You can search the database of registered charities operated by the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission.

Below are links to some of the major charities operating in Queensland.

St Vincent de Paul

St Vincent de Paul visits the homes of people in need and provides practical assistance.

Anglicare

Anglicare provides youth housing support, advocacy, pastoral care, employment support and counselling and mental health support.

Search the Anglicare service locator.

Salvation Army

Salvation Army offer a range of services, including housing support, drug and alcohol services, family and personal counselling, and court and prison support.

View the Salvos services list.

Australian Red Cross

The Australian Red Cross provide housing support, mental health services, prison support, and programs to support socially isolated older people.

The Smith Family

The Smith Family is a children’s charity that helps disadvantaged families with school costs.