Gold Coast Community Services

Emergency Food Relief

New Life Care

4 Greenwich Crt, Robina
Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

• Provide essential groceries in time of need.

Vibe Care Pantry

Shop 10, 8th Ave, Palm Beach
Tuesday to Friday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

9 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads
Tues to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

• Free/low cost groceries available, NIL prerequisites.

Set Free Care

21 Rawlins Street, Southport

• Free Lunch – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am – 1:00pm
• Free Breakfast – Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30am – 9:30am
• Community Services in attendance every Friday, 11:00am – 1:00pm
• Laundry Service - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Serving our People (SOP)

2582 - 2584 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach (Entrance on 4-6 Seaview Ave)
Mon - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Free supermarket goods

Homelessness

Uniting Care – Gold Coast Homelessness Service

93 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga
[p] (07) 5579 6060
Mon-Fri : 9:00am – 5:00pm

• Operates shelters & homelessness services in Gold Coast GC Homelessness Hub refers people to either crisis accommodation, rental accommodation, or subsidised rental accommodation, and also provides short-term case management support for clients in need.

QLD Govt – Homeless Hotline

[p] 1800 474 753 (24hrs/7days)

• Information hotline and referral service for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth

[p] (07) 5591 3746

• Information, advice, referral, crisis and transitional accommodation for young people aged 16-19 years old.

Gold Coast Youth Service

15 Oak Avenue, Miami
[p] 5572 0400
Mon-Fri : 9:00am – 5:00pm

• Service that provides assistance & support for at risk/homeless young people aged 16-25 years old.

Domestic Violence Services

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre

[p] 5591 4222 or 5532 9000
Mon to Fri : 9:00am – 4:30pm

• Services include crisis intervention, counseling, and court assistance

DV Connect Womensline

[p] 1800 811 811 (Available 24/7)

• Provides confidential advice and counseling as well as referral to crisis accommodation for women and children escaping family violence.

DV Connect Mensline

[p] 1800 600 636 (9:00am to midnight daily)

• Provides support to men affected by family violence

Family Relationships Advice Line

[p] 1800 050 321

• Telephone service to assist families with information, advice and referral to overcome relationship difficulties or through separation/family dispute resolution. Information about custody/parenting Orders.

Gold Coast Community Legal Service

[p] (07) 5532 9611 34 Railway Street, Southport
Mon - Fri : 8:30am - 4:00pm

• Can provide advice about legal rights/legal avenues that may be open - Does not offer court representation

Mental Health

Lifeline

[p] 13 11 14

• 24/7 Crisis telephone, text or online – anyone experiencing personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline who listen, provide support & referrals

Mensline Australia

[p] 1300 789 978

• Free 24/7 Support for Men — Counselling can help with emotional, family and relationship issues. Phone & online option