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Get help

Having trouble putting food on the table or paying your bills?
Contact us Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Find out how we can support you

If you are experiencing financial hardship or are facing a crisis, contact us to find out how we can support you. We want to see you get back on your feet.
 
Depending on your situation, and what we have available, we may be able to provide you with vouchers for food, fuel or electricity. We can also help with referrals to other support services such as addiction rehabilitation centres.
 
We're here to walk alongside you. Our caseworkers are on-site five days a week. Whether you're looking for information, advocacy, or referrals to other services, our team can help you develop a plan to achieve your goals.
 
We believe everyone has the capacity to change, and all our services are open to all people without discrimination. If we aren't the right fit, we'll do our best to connect you with someone who is.
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Financial support

Available all-year

A member from our Doorways team will have a compassionate conversation with you to understand your needs and let you know what help is available.

When you phone us, you may be told you're eligible for a voucher and directed to visit us for collection Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

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Financial counselling

Feel in control of your finances

With our free program, Moneycare, we can work with you to manage your debt, and develop new strategies. We can also point you in the right direction for a No Interest Loan.

Call 1800 722 363 for an appointment.

Food market

Food market

Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am–2pm

We offer a food market, where you'll find all your essential food items here at affordable prices.

Everyone is welcome.

Employment services

Our employment service — Employment Plus — is one of Australia's largest employment service providers. You can access the following services at Auburn Corps.
Secure meaningful employment

Secure meaningful employment

On-site, at Auburn Salvos, we provide suitable job seekers with specialised training and a range of support services, to help them secure meaningful employment.

Parent Pathways

Parent Pathways

Employment Plus Parent Pathways offers free, personalised support for eligible parents and carers of children up to six years old.

We know every family’s journey is unique, so we work alongside you to provide guidance that fits your goals and lifestyle. With the help of a qualified mentor, you’ll receive flexible support to build confidence, pursue study or work opportunities, and achieve what matters most to you.

Seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants

Seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants

Our humanitarian employment program can support you to alleviate structural barriers to employment in Australia, and secure a dignified and skill-appropriate job.

Inclusive Employment Australia

Inclusive Employment Australia

Offering personalised and person‑centred employment support for people with disability, injury or health conditions, placing you at the centre of the process.

Welcome Café

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9.30am–1.30pm
Open for everyone — drop in for a coffee, lunch, a chat or just some quiet time away.