Help & support services in Ipswich
Whatever you're going through, you don't have to work it out on your own. Right across the City of Ipswich, from Goodna and Redbank Plains to Rosewood and Springfield, local community organisations are ready to help with food, a safe place to stay, family violence, mental health, money worries and much more. Many of their services are free, and you don't always need a referral or an appointment to get started. We've put these services in one place so you can find the right help quickly. Choose a category below to see what's on offer, with phone numbers, opening hours and where to find each service. If you're not sure where to start, pick the category that's closest to what you need and make one call. Most services will point you in the right direction even if they can't help with everything themselves. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
41 community support services in Ipswich
- Free community service
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS) - Ipswich
Criminal, family and civil legal help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Access Community Services – Goodna
Community services including a food pantry, vouchers and bill support for Ipswich and Logan. Email referrals preferred.
Goodna
- Free community service
Anglicare Southern Queensland - Booval (Booval Community Services)
Counselling, relationship support and alcohol and drug intervention for Ipswich and West Moreton.
Booval
- Free community service
Anglicare Southern Queensland - Ipswich
Youth justice support, children and parenting programs and drug and alcohol intervention for Ipswich and West Moreton.
Ipswich
- Free community service
CareNet Food Pantry – Ipswich Lutheran Church
Food parcels for anyone in crisis or need, up to once per fortnight.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Carers Queensland - Ipswich (NDIS Local Area Coordination)
NDIS local area coordination and connection to supports for people with disability, families and carers.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC)
Specialist domestic, family and sexual violence crisis support, counselling, court support and safety upgrades across Greater Ipswich.
Contact by phone
- Free community service
Each Ipswich
Free financial counselling for adults affected by gambling harm, plus early childhood support.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Gailes Community House
Neighbourhood house with social and family programs and local food relief.
Gailes
- Free community service
Goodna Anglican Welfare Ministry
Weekly food, fresh produce and emergency bill and pharmacy help for Goodna and nearby postcodes.
Goodna
- Free community service
Goodna Neighbourhood House
Local neighbourhood house in Goodna offering community activities and free bread.
Goodna
- Free community service
Goodna Street Life (incl. Haven Foodbank)
Local charity providing crisis accommodation, tenancy, AOD and DV support, plus a foodbank with free bread and produce and low-cost meals.
Goodna
- Free community service
Hannah's House
Crisis accommodation and mobile support for young women (16–25) who are homeless or at risk, plus outreach to people sleeping rough.
Contact by phone
- Free community service
headspace Ipswich
Free or low-cost mental health, GP, sexual health, AOD and work/study support for young people aged 12-25.
Ipswich
- Free community service
ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service
Support for at-risk young people and young families, including homelessness services, youth support (12-21) and school programs.
Ipswich
- Free community service
inCommunity Inc.
Crisis and short-term accommodation, mobile housing support and outreach for young people, adults and families experiencing homelessness, plus free Dignity frozen meals.
North Ipswich
- Free community service
Independent Regional Advocacy Service Inc. (IRASI)
Independent disability, mental health and tenancy advocacy for people in the Ipswich LGA and surrounding regions.
Booval
- Free community service
Ipswich Assist
Emergency relief appointments (food staples, bill arrears, pharmacy help), a free weekly community lunch and the $1-item reSTORE grocery.
Contact by phone
- Free community service
Kambu Health (Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health)
Aboriginal community-controlled health service with bulk-billed GPs, allied health, child health and transport for Ipswich and West Moreton.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Kummara - Family and Child Connect Ipswich
Drop-in help connecting families with parenting, budgeting, housing, DV and AOD support before problems escalate.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Kummara - Ipswich and South West Family Wellbeing Service
Culturally safe family support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with children.
Goodna
- Free community service
Legal Aid Queensland - Ipswich office
Government legal aid office giving free legal information, advice and representation.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre (LOMCC)
Grass-roots community centre offering support, programs and activities for all ages in Leichhardt, One Mile and Wulkuraka.
Leichhardt
- Free community service
Medicare Mental Health Centre Ipswich
Free mental health support for adults with no appointment or referral needed, run by Open Minds.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Multicap - Ipswich Community Hub
Disability community hub running group activities and skill-building programs.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Multicultural Australia
Settlement, employment and community support for refugees and migrants.
Springfield Central
- Free community service
Redbank Plains Community Centre
Council-owned community hub with social, settlement and support programs, operated by Multicultural Australia.
Redbank Plains
- Free community service
Relationships Australia Queensland - Ipswich
Family relationship centre, dispute resolution, counselling and a children's contact service.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Riverview Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood house running community-based activities and support in Riverview.
Riverview
- Free community service
Rosewood Community Centre (Rosewood and District Support Centre)
Rural community centre offering family support, food hampers and vouchers, NILS help, NDIS navigation, JP service, groups and pop-up hubs in Walloon and Marburg.
Rosewood
- Free community service
SeniorNet Ipswich
Helps seniors stay connected and build digital skills.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Shiloh Christian Church – Food Hampers
Food hampers for Ipswich and surrounds.
Goodna
- Free community service
St Vincent de Paul Society - Ipswich
Emergency relief by appointment plus the Vinnies Ipswich op shop.
West Ipswich
- Free community service
Tasc Community Legal Centre - Ipswich
Free legal advice and social justice support from a community legal centre with an Ipswich office.
Ipswich
- Free community service
The Salvation Army - Ipswich Corps
Local Salvos church and welfare centre; Doorways emergency relief operates from the same address.
Ipswich
- Free community service
The Salvation Army Doorways – Ipswich
Emergency relief and case support after a phone assessment.
Ipswich
- Free community service
The Salvation Army Goodna
Free bread and produce, free meals, showers and laundry.
Goodna
- Free community service
UnitingCare Community – Ipswich
Emergency relief by appointment and free financial counselling through the National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007).
Ipswich
- Free community service
Wesley Mission Queensland - Ipswich (STARH & Wellbeing Clinic)
STARH tenancy-sustainment support for people at risk of losing their housing, plus an allied health wellbeing clinic in Ipswich.
Ipswich
- Free community service
Westside Community Care (Camira Springfield Community Centre)
Community centre offering free food, low-cost hampers, back-to-school help, DV support and social programs.
Camira
- Free community service
Women's Crisis Support Service Inc.
Safe emergency accommodation in Ipswich for women and children escaping violence, with help for Centrelink, schooling, legal and housing matters.
Contact by phone
Common questions
Where can I get free food in Ipswich?
The services on this page run food pantries, hampers or community meals in Ipswich. Opening times and eligibility vary, so call the service before you go.
Who can help me with emergency housing in Ipswich?
The services listed here provide crisis accommodation, housing support or outreach in Ipswich. Call them directly to ask about availability.
Where can I get domestic violence support in Ipswich?
The services on this page offer crisis support, counselling and safe accommodation. Shelter addresses are kept confidential; contact services by phone. In an emergency call 000, or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 any time.
Where can I get mental health support in Ipswich?
The services on this page provide mental health support in Ipswich. If you need to talk to someone now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Listings are free and show details as published by each service. Call ahead to confirm hours. Goodness Enterprises is not responsible for services run by other organisations.