How you can help?

Donate or volunteer today!

40 years of providing support to those in need

At St. John’s we help families in crisis. This includes individuals, families and children escaping domestic violence, the homeless, people with mental health issues, and those who have become financially and emotionally disadvantaged. We provide a range of support services, including serving over 100 meals per day. We also provide referrals and emergency relief to those in desperate need.

Your support allows us to keep doing great work in the community. If you would like to donate money, please use the form on the left or click here to use our bpoint

WESTPAC BANK

ACCOUNT NAME:  ST JOHN’S CRISIS CENTRE

BSB:  034-216

ACCOUNT NUMBER:  751642

What we need now

Donations can be made at St. John’s Crisis Centre, located at 36 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. Monday to Friday between 9 am and 12 pm. For larger donations, we can also organise to collect items. Contact us to arrange a time within opening hours.

In addition to funds, the centre also needs:

  • Non-perishable food
  • Clothing, in good, clean condition
  • Toiletries and general home items such as toilet paper, washing powder, nappies, and baby wipes
  • Small household items such as saucepans, mugs, kitchen utensils, blankets, towels, and linen
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Q Super Centre

Both coles and Woolworths deliver to our centre

Please ensure all deliveries are mornings only (Monday to Friday between 9 am and 12 pm) so we can ensure they are stored correctly.

Bin-A-Tin for non-perishable items

You can donate non-perishable items at your local supermarket checkout by placing the items in “Bin-A-Tin” collection bins. See below for locations.

Bin-A-Tin locations

Coles

Benowa Village, Labrador, Miami, Robina Town Centre, Runaway Bay Plaza, Surfers Paradise, Southport Park.

Woolworths

Pacific Fair, Robina Town Centre (North Store) & Stocklands Burleigh

Q Super Centre

Bin provided by Centre Management located outside Woolworths

IGA

Easy T Centre, Robina

Volunteers

St. John’s Crisis Centre relies heavily on volunteers to support the work we do every day. There are many volunteers, who support a small number of paid and part-time staff. Staff and volunteers manage the day to day operation of the centre which includes Welfare, Drop-In Centre, and administration, for the whole organisation. Working in an often confronting and challenging environment, our volunteers are a phenomenal source of passion and inspiration for the organisation. There are as many life-changing stories from volunteers who are involved with St. John’s as there are stories from the clients whose lives we impact.

Volunteers

Why we need your help

FREE COMMUNITY MEALS

300+ hot lunches served each week

Preparation of Christmas Hampers

Giving people help and relief

Preparing Emergency Relief Packs

Sorting and distribution of donated clothing, food, and toiletries