Community Support

Community Connections

The Community Connections program works with communities across the region which have been negatively affected by the ongoing drought. Read more

Community Recovery

Community Recovery is activated when there is a natural disaster. We work alongside government agencies and other organisations to provide emotional support and assistance. Read more

Emergency relief

This service is only offered in Toowoomba for people experiencing unexpected short-term financial stress or crisis. Read more

Family Law Pathways breaks down barriers between professions, promotes coordination between individuals and organisations and ultimately benefits families who are in the process of separating. Read more

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Lions Club and Bendigo Bank deliver loads of winter items.

The Lions Club of Toowoomba West has delivered more than 70 brand new blankets and other winter items for those doing it tough thanks to a grant from Bendigo Bank.

Country pharmacy helps combat the cold.

or 22 years Guardian Pharmacies have been supporting their communities through the Knitting for Good program where their Guardian Angels, selflessly give time, effort and talent to create and donate masterpieces to those in need.

Additional funding for Indigenous Advancement Strategy helps to close the gap

There are a range of reasons why children and young people may not attend school and these include social isolation, intergenerational trauma, poor mental health, environmental factors and grief and loss as well as more practical considerations such as the ability to access transport or afford school supplies.

Australia’s first LGBTI+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day

Violence in LGBTI+ relationships is similar to that which occurs in heterosexual relationships in that it involves the use of power, coercion and control. However, there are a number of aspects which are unique to domestic violence in LGBTI+ relationships.

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Donations welcome during COVID-19 response

During the COVID-19 controls Lifeline Darling Downs continues to receive and process donations from the public.

Lions Club and Bendigo Bank deliver loads of winter items.

The Lions Club of Toowoomba West has delivered more than 70 brand new blankets and other winter items for those doing it tough thanks to a grant from Bendigo Bank.

Lifeline Stores Temporarily Close

To safeguard the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and customers, we will temporarily shut down our retail stores from the close of business Saturday 4 April.

Lifeline Darling Downs Phased Re-open of Retail Stores as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland have announced that from Monday 18 May 2020 they will re-open further retail stores but with reduced trading hours.

Australia’s first LGBTI+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day

3 Reasons Why Your Team Should Share the Warmth

The Share the Warmth Appeal is open to everyone and many people have already given generously to those that need help, it's also a great opportunity for businesses and corporate groups to make a difference.

Tranquility in a turbulent time

Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld Ltd has a core mission to strengthen communities and empower people to live to their fullest potential. It would be impossible to fulfill this mission without working with and supporting those living with a disability as well especially during turbulent times like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3 ways to Share the Warmth this winter.

We may consider the idea of simply bringing out the warmer sheets and winter clothes a simple resolution to feeling cold, but spare a thought for those who can’t simply swap out the cooler sheets or clothes for a warmer alternative.