In immediate danger? Call 000

GOODNA STREET LIFE INC

A hand up. A way forward.

Helping the homeless

An independent, self-funded charity helping people experiencing homelessness and hardship in Goodna and the Ipswich community. Local people, practical help and support to take the next step.

Housing information and practical support.
We currently have no accommodation available.

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Goodna
Street Life

Helping the homeless

INDEPENDENT · SELF-FUNDED · COMMUNITY SUPPORTED

Built by our community. Sustained by our community.Donations, Op Shop income, volunteers and local partnerships keep us moving.
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START WITH WHAT YOU NEED

You don't have to figure
it all out on your own.

One conversation can help you find your next step. Contact us for current program times, appointments and availability. Assistance depends on available resources; accommodation is not currently available through GSL.

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Housing information

Help to understand housing options, prepare applications and connect with homelessness and tenancy services. We currently have no housing or crisis accommodation to offer.

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Food & practical essentials

Help with food, clothing and material aid, and connections to available local support. Ask our team what is available today.

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Crisis & domestic violence support

A place to ask for support, domestic violence counselling and assistance to connect with specialist services. If you need urgent help, use the crisis contacts below.

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AOD & art therapy

Alcohol and other drug programs, support and creative art therapy. Talk with us about current sessions and the support that suits you.

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Help when you need it

Urgent & local support.

Immediate danger

Emergency services · 24/7

000

Call for police, fire or ambulance if someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent emergency care.

Service information

Acute mental health support

1300 MH CALL · 24/7

1300 642 255

Mental health clinicians can help you access your local public mental health service, including West Moreton. Call for assessment, advice and connection to appropriate care.

Service information

Queensland Homeless Hotline

Housing information & referral · 24/7

1800 474 753

Information and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their accommodation.

Service information

DVConnect Womensline

Domestic violence support · 24/7

1800 811 811

Confidential support for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, including safety and accommodation pathways.

Service information

Adis Queensland

Alcohol & drug support · 24/7

1800 177 833

Confidential counselling, information and referrals for people with alcohol or other drug concerns, their loved ones and health professionals.

Service information

Ipswich Medicare Mental Health Centre

Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm · walk-ins close 5 pm

07 2802 6000

Free mental health support for adults 18+, with no referral or appointment needed. Find the centre at Level 1, 25 Nicholas Street, Ipswich. Confirm current hours before visiting.

Service information

Local support information, regularly updated

Follow Goodna Street Life on Facebook for local service updates and practical community information. Confirm availability directly with the service you plan to use.

GSL local support updates on Facebook

Mental health details checked 13 October 2026. The Ipswich centre is a weekday service; 1300 MH CALL is available 24/7.

BE PART OF THE CHANGE

A little generosity.
A lasting difference.

Give your time, shop with purpose or help shape the next chapter. There is a part you can play.

GIVE

Help us keep helping

Support the current work through a financial contribution, useful goods or workplace generosity.

Ways to donate →

JOIN IN

Bring your time & skills

Explore volunteer and supervised placement opportunities with GSL and the Haven Collective online shop.

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LOOK AHEAD

Help create housing solutions

Learn about our proposals and how property owners, investors, professionals and supporters can contribute.

Explore our future →
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PRELOVED WITH PURPOSE

Good finds.
Community impact.

Haven Collective is the online retail brand of our Goodna Street Life Op Shop. Visit us at Shop 7, 5 Smiths Road, Goodna QLD 4300, or explore preloved shopping online.

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THE PEOPLE & THE STORY

Our roots are here.

From early volunteer efforts to fire, flood recovery and new beginnings, GSL's history is a story of local people responding to local need.

Read our history →

Support Requests

A first step.
A person to help.

Housing, food, clothing, wellbeing or support through a difficult situation — start with what you need today.

Talk or type at your own pace. ptSola acknowledges what you share and helps you work through the next step, one question at a time. You choose what to send to GSL for staff review.

GSL staff review requests when available. In immediate danger, call 000.

ptSolaAI-powered client support

Start with a few words.
We can take it one step at a time.

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General enquiries

Contact us.

Questions about volunteering, donations, the Op Shop or partnerships? Send a general enquiry to our team.

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07 3818 9417 ↗

Contact us for current program times, appointments and availability. Assistance depends on available resources; accommodation is not currently available through GSL.