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Get help

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

We believe in good for you

If you are experiencing financial hardship or are facing a crisis, contact us to find out how we can support you. 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.

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Financial support

For all-year financial support, call us and a team member 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 on a Wednesday between 2–4pm.

Find how Doorways case work can help you.

A Moneycare financial counsellor and their client.

Financial counselling

The Salvation Army’s free financial counselling service, Moneycare, is here to help you feel in control of your finances. We can work with you to manage your debt, develop new strategies or you may like to explore our free eBook. We can also point you in the right direction for a No Interest Loan.

Call to make an appointment. You can also talk to a financial counsellor online.

Find a youth support service

Find a youth support service

If you are aged 18–21 years and having trouble with housing, education or family, the Queensland Government have an online directory to help you find the right support.

Bundaberg Youth Refuge

Bundaberg Youth Refuge

The Bundaberg Youth Refuge is a 6-bed residential program that provides crisis accommodation and case management to young people aged 16–21 years old. There is no set timeframe for this support.

Salvos helping someone experiencing homelessness and living in a tent

Homelessness support

We provide an external 24/7 supported accommodation service to young adults aged 18–24 years with dependent children in our self-contained units. Accommodation fees are no more than 30% of income and up to a maximum of $200 per week, per unit. Support also includes case management and referrals.

Interpreter Service

Interpreter Service

If you find it difficult to communicate in or understand English, our team will provide you with more information and support you to access an interpreter through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). This is free and you can request an interpreter whenever you feel you need one. Call 131 450.

Christmas support

Christmas support

Contact us from the first week of November.

If you need an extra hand with your Christmas givings, we are here for you. Call us to find out how we can help.

More support services

  • Ask Izzy – A free online directory that assists Australians to find and access support services (National)
    Website: askizzy.org.au
  • Beyondblue – Mental health information and support (National)
    Website: beyondblue.org.au
     Phone: 1300 224 636
  • Headspace – Mental health information and support (National)
    Website: headspace.org.au
     Phone: 1800 650 890
  • Kids Helpline – Counselling information for kids, teens and young adults (National)
    Website: kidshelpline.com.au
     Phone: 1800 55 1800
  • ReachOut – Youth information and resources (National)
    Website: au.reachout.com
  • 1800Respect – Sexual assault and domestic violence hotline (National)
    Website: 1800respect.org.au
     Phone: 1800 737 732
  • Suicide Call Back Service – Telephone and online counselling service for people affected by suicide (National)
    Phone: 1300 659 467
  • Lifeline – Crisis support (National)
    Phone: 13 11 14