I need money
I need money
We provide financial assistance for people across Brisbane
We can provide emergency payments for food and petrol, as well as no-interest loans for larger items . We can also help you reduce your SPER debt. If you need our help navigating our services, please call us or find your friendly local community centre.
Emergency Relief
Our emergency relief program helps those in need during times of financial hardship. We can provide financial support through food and petrol vouchers, as well as partial bill payments.
Brisbane North, Inner City and West
In person
Phone
Call (07) 3198 4410 between Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am – 1pm. No callbacks or message bank are available for this service.
Brisbane South
Phone or Email
Please call (07) 3277 4893 or email belong@communify.org.au to arrange.
Other Financial Support
No Interest Loans Scheme
Loans are approved on an individual basis. The loan amount is dependent on how much is required to purchase a particular item however; there is a maximum loan amount of $2000 per person.
We also offer consumer advocacy, budgeting and purchasing advice.
Applicants need to:
- have a health care card/pension card (or be of low income)
- have proof of current residence
- have a valid quote from one (or more) supplier(s) with an ABN and payment details
SPER Debt Reduction
The Work Development Order (WDO) program offers eligible people the opportunity to reduce or clear SPER debts through voluntary work or education. This program aims to support people to address financial obligations while fostering personal and professional development.
To learn more about this program, call 1300 365 635 or read the Work and Development Order fact sheet on the Queensland Government website.
Financial Counsellor
A financial counsellor will be available at North West Community Hub in Bardon for appointments fortnightly on Tuesdays at 9am and 12pm.
Bookings are essential – call us to book your appointment.
