Emergency relief program

Emergency relief program

Emergency Relief Update: 

From 1 October, we will only be servicing Inner City and West Brisbane (NWBCH and NFNC), and Brisbane South (ARCC). 

We will no longer be servicing North Brisbane or Ipswich. More information

Click here for a full list of emergency relief providers in Brisbane.

Click here for a list of low cost or free food pantry options for people in financial hardship in Brisbane.

Financial relief in times of hardship

We can provide assistance in the form of:

  • Food vouchers
  • Petrol vouchers
  • Funds for paying part of bills and invoices

You can apply for emergency relief support over the phone, or in person at select neighbourhood centres.

Brisbane West and inner-city Brisbane suburbs

The New Farm and Bardon Emergency Relief program operates on a daily budget and when it runs out, the phone lines will close.

* Phone support is available Mondays, and Wednesdays between 11am – 1pm. No callbacks or message bank are available for this service.

Visit us in person

North West Brisbane Community Hub

New Farm Neighbourhood Centre

Emergency relief is by appointment at our Acacia Ridge Community Centre. Please contact us to arrange: