St. John’s supports over 7,000 women, men, and children in their time of need each year. The programs offered at the crisis centre are provided through a combination of grants, donations, fundraising activities, and the hard work of our volunteers and staff.
Check our donation page on what we need and how to donate. For further information about these programs contact the St. John’s Crisis Centre.
St. John’s Crisis Centre offers free takeaway lunches from Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, at 36 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise.
The centre serves over 630 meals each week, providing cooked meals, drinks, sandwiches, fruit, and snacks. The option to dine in the dining room has been reintroduced, and takeaway remains available.
Supporting kids to go to school with 25 + school lunches per day during the school term from Tuesday to Friday each week.
In times of need, the first point of contact our clients have is with the Welfare Office within St. John’s. In total confidentiality, clients can talk to a Team Member who will create an action plan for them. This plan could include food vouchers, medical assistance, or clothing, and bedding.
Include your name, D.O.B and CRN number. We will endeavour to get to you as soon as possible
We are able to offer the services of a physiotherapist and a counsellor. Please contact our office for details.
St. John’s now has a community nurse, Nurse Dawn, available to assist with medical questions, referrals, and more. Walk-in appointments are possible, but it is recommended to book an appointment by calling 0493128614.
We offer a safe environment in which you can access various support organisations for help. We have the HHOT Team (Homeless Health Outreach Team), Centrelink, Orange Sky and dental appointments.
We have great working relationships with other organisations that help serve our community better.
If you need assistance with housing, your best option is to contact one of the services below. They are set up to help with housing issues.
The Gold Coast Homelessness Hub
7 Care Connect
Gold Coast Housing Service Centre Robina
Cornerstone Homelessness Support Service
The Homelessness Hotline
