What would you do if you couldn't keep your family warm? How would you stay safe if you didn't have a home to shelter in? Where would you turn if you couldn't put food on the table? Working together we can provide counselling, food assistance, housing and crisis support to the most vulnerable individuals in our community. Read more
Our donation bins are made to withstand the elements and weather the storms, however, from time to time they need some maintenance and TLC in order to remain operational. Sometimes this requires minor maintenance and other times a full renovation. Read more
Catch up on all our latest news.
Message from our new CEO Rachelle Patterson. Read more
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and believe that Treaty and Truth Telling is an important step on the path to healing and reconciliation. Lifeline Darling Downs and Southwest Queensland walks alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and supports a Yes Vote to introduce a Voice to Parliament. Read more
Lifeline Darling Downs supports people to develop work skills and the confidence to enter or reenter the workforce through paid traineeships. Read more
The LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation has released a domestic and family violence education and awareness video. Read more
Recycling your used containers is good for the environment, good for your pocket and great for the community. It has never been easier to make your donation matter. Read more
Volunteer positions are now available with Lifeline Darling Downs. There’s a range of volunteer positions available and something for everyone. Discover friends, grow your skill, have fund and make a difference with us, register your interest now. Read more
Caring Dads exists to change current practice to better include fathers in efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of their children. Continue reading below to understand our approach to gender-based violence and child maltreatment. Read more
Local communities across Australia have been significantly impacted by natural disasters and COVID-19. Many people are experiencing personal challenges as a result of these difficult times. This training aims to help communities build resilience and strength Read more
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In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10 September, Lifeline Darling Downs encouraged the community to engage with the R U OK? campaign and our Out of the Shadows virtual garden. Read more
On Thursday October 1, 2020 Lifeline Darling Downs Bookfest pop-up bookshop will open it's doors. Read more
An exciting opportunity exists for 15 trainees to learn new skills and discover new opportunities. Trainees will be placed at Lifeline Darling Downs Containers for Change Depots and our Lifeline Distribution Centre. Apply Now. Read more
A joint partnership between Lifeline Darling Downs, Apex and Southern Downs Regional Council is providing $2,500 each, to four families who lost their homes to bushfire in 2019. Read more
Join us for this free livestreamed event with Australian Institute of Sports Athlete, Dane Bird-Smith, a champion race walker and an Olympic bronze medallist. Read more
This Friday 28th August is Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day is about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are. Read more
Busiko’s Guardian Pharmacy in Oakey has generously partnered with Lifeline Darling Downs to make life-saving contributions across the Darling Downs region. Read more
As the COVID crisis eases in Queensland we are pleased to announce that Lifeline Darling Downs shops will now begin operating our full trading hours. Monday 29 June will see our stores resume their normal weekly trading hours as they were prior to the impact of COVID-19. Read more
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. Read more
For 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. Read more
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. Read more
There is more to each sale than meets the eye for Team Murrie where real estate is not just a job but is also about making a real difference. Read more