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 Morning Tea from Monday to Friday at 10:00 am. Lunch service is available from Monday to Thursday, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, with a takeaway meal provided on Friday during the same times. All services are located 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 hampers, medical assistance, or clothing, and bedding.
Include your full 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. Please contact our office for details.
St John’s has a social worker/first aid individual available Monday to Thursday. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and First Aid available Mon to Thursday. Walk-in appointments are possible, but it is recommended to book an appointment texting 0493 128 614 with full name, D.O.B. and CRN.
We offer a safe environment in which you can access various support organisations for help. We have the HHOT (Homeless Health Outreach Team), Services Australia, Social worker/first aid individual, Orange Sky.
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 Homelessness Hotline
Southern Services, Blair Athol
P: (07) 579 6060
A: 93 Golden four Drive, Bilinga
Northern Services, Bryant Place
P: (07) 5579 6071
A: 106 Frank Street, Labrador
The Gold Coast Homelessness Hub
Gold Coast Housing Service Centre Robina
Set Free Care
P: 5520 4454
St Vincents mobile support
P: 1800 846 643
P: 5561 4702
