Notice to Picabeen Centre Users and local residents

 

We regret to advise we have had to close the doors at Picabeen Community Centre and all regular activities have been cancelled for the time being. We look forward to be up and running as soon as the current crisis is over.

 We are still taking phone calls – 3354 2555  –  and we may be able to offer:

  • Information and Referral 
  • Basic Food Parcels 
  • NILS Loans 
  • limited Emergency relief

 If you are self-isolating and need social and emotional support or help with arranging deliveries of essential food and medication, you can call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

Centrelink Economic Support Payments

For information regarding Centrelink Economic Support Payments – click on the following link:

https://www.ownqld.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Centrelink-Payments-current-recipients.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2dXo0U1Pvu4Ap7nsIClWpGVTvFSduUTBHo9DilEMAXQ17KSrTdvHHyx4s

 

 

 

 

 

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