Services & Support

Domestic and Family Violence

Providing individual case management and a range of emotional and practical support.  Our counsellors work with the courts, Police, and clients to assist victims and children to stay safe in their homes. We assist with:

  • Protection order applications
  • Court support
  • Information & referral
  • Safety first upgrades
  • Crisis accommodation
  • Application to vary a protection order

 

Youth Service

This service aims to support vulnerable young people and strengthen their relationships with their families and support networks. The Youth Worker can assist 12-21 year olds with information, advice and referral to relevant agencies. We provide practical assistance with social and life skills, as well as support and counselling.

Community Support Service

Ensures that appropriate support services are provided to meet the needs of individuals, families and community groups

  • Community Grants Officer: Support to local organisations and individuals who wish to apply for Grants for projects that aim to benefit our community.
  • Community Recovery: Provides support, counselling, referrals, advocacy and resources to individuals & families to cope after a natural disaster.
  • Practical Counselling: Provides short term counselling, with referrals to other agencies for long term counselling.

 

Housing & Homelessness Service

We provide long term housing for low-income families and 1 and 2 bedroom units for individuals/couples over the age of 55.  We are able to support people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to achieve self-reliance and independence. Conditions apply, call our dedicated housing staff for more information.


HCSC’s Tenancy Management Policy is available upon request.  Call or email our friendly housing team for further information.

Emergency Relief Program

The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre believes that all people who experience financial hardship should have access to emergency relief in order to maintain their basic needs for living. We recognise that each individual experiencing financial hardship may also require a measure of practical or emotional support.  Emergency Relief Service is available by same day appointment only: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 1.00PM – 3.00PM

Home & Yard Maintenance Service – Social Enterprise

Our social enterprise provides comprehensive household maintenance works within the Hinchinbrook region.  The focus of the enterprise includes Community Housing Providers, local welfare and community-based organisations and householders who are frail, disabled or economically disadvantaged.

Call us for more information.

Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre’s Policies & Proceedures including Code of Conduct and Child Safe Principles are available upon request.