Community Support

The Boulia Community Support Service is a program of the North West Queensland Indigenous Catholic Social Services (NWQICSS) Mount Isa. They provide a range of support services to the community including:

• Assistance with child safety matters, domestic violence and housing problems
• Assistance with ID requirements, Medicare Cards, Birth Certificates, schooling forms, support letters etc
• Food parcels and second hand clothing
• Referrals to various agencies such as North & West Remote Health (NWRH), Department of Housing, RFDS Mental Health Team, ATODS and Lives Lived Well

as well as coordinating a variety of recreational activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, cooking, computer classes, Women’s Group, 'Tuesday in the Shed' for primary school students and Thursday afternoon sports sessions at the Sports Centre.

Located on Moonah Street, the Boulia Community Support Service is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and can be reached via phone on (07) 4746 3700 or email Jan Norton jnorton@nwqicss.org

The Queensland Country Women's Assocation (QCWA) is a great avenue not only to make friends and establish social connections, but to take part in giving back to the community. The QCWA Boulia Branch is very active in hosting activities that support the local community and raise funds for important causes. The QCWA also make available Student Bursaries and have funding support available through the Public Rural Crisis Fund.

Facing the continued hardship of drought conditions can be overwhelming but fortunately there are some support avenues available for those who may need it. Below are just some of the support links available.

• Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland
• Funding available via the Queensland Country Women's Association
• Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Drought Help - The ATO is offering a range of assistance for individuals and businesses in drought affected areas. Find out more information by visiting the ATO website or calling 1800 806 218.
• Individual Disaster Stricken Property information

The Australian Government’s My Aged Care is a service that provides support to older people. Visit the My Aged Care website for more information.

Considering renovations? Make sure you are aware of the possibility of asbestos materials and their danger before you start any work. Visit the Asbestos Awareness website for more details.

The Food Pantry is the Queensland Government portal for food safety for both businesses and consumers. Visit The Food Pantry website for more information.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic - visit the Australian Government Department of Heath and Aged Care website to learn more about the pandemic or visit the Queensland Government website to learn about COVID-19 in Queensland or protecting yourself from COVID-19.