Below is a list of everyday necessities services, including secondhand clothing shops, emergency relief, soup kitchens, safe computer and Wi-Fi access, and government support. If you cannot find local everyday necessities services for your area, you can find a list of state and national everyday necessities services at the bottom of this page.

Salvation Army Geraldton – Doorways (Emergency Relief)

If you find yourself in difficult circumstances, you can access short-term financial assistance in the form of food parcels and vouchers. Please call to make an appointment.
  • Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Address 42 Ainsworth Street
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9965 2467
  • Phone 2 (08) 9964 3627
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Salvation Army Geraldton – Thrift Shop

Bowse their collection of quality second-hand clothing and household items. Donation Bins located at SUPA IGA Durlacher Street & 42 Ainsworth Street. Donations accepted in-store during business hours.
 
  • Hours
    Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Address 20 Anzac Terrace
    Geraldton, WA 6530
  • Phone (08) 9964 3667
  • Phone 2 (08) 9964 3627
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Salvation Army – Community Support Services

If you need a friendly face to listen and provide support, the Salvation Army will assess your needs face to face and provide food, material aid, information and referrals as required. Please call for an appointment. 
  • Hours
    Monday - Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm
  • Address Bussell Hwy & Timperley Road
    Bunbury, WA 6230
  • Phone (08) 9721 4519
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Salvation Army – Emergency Relief

Emergency Relief is a community services program seeking to provide short-term support through the allocation of food parcels and vouchers, advocacy and counselling.
 
 
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Restore Hope Foundation Esperance

The Restore Hope Foundation Esperance provides a soup kitchen for those struggling in Esperance and surrounding areas.

  • Hours Currently closed due to COVID-19
  • Address 58 Windich Street
    Esperance, WA 6450
  • Phone 0428 712 315
  • Phone 2 0428 187 128
  • Email info@restorehopeesperance.org.au
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Regional Alliance West – Emergency Relief

If you are a Geraldton resident and have an emergency that can be solved with a small payment, we may be able to assist.
 
Emergency Relief can be used for:
 
• Food
• Accommodation
• Utilities
• Medical
• Other
 
Recurring assistance will be referred to MoneyBusiness.
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Regional Alliance West – Financial Assistance

Emergency Relief: If you are a Geraldton resident and have an emergency that can be solved with a small payment, we may be able to assist.
Emergency Relief can be used for:
• Food
• Accommodation
• Utilities
• Medical
• Other
 
Financial Counselling: This Service provides free information, options and support to those who are experiencing difficulties with money.
Financial Counsellors can:
• Help to organise a budget
• Explain what to do if you can’t pay bills, debts or fines
• Assist with working out payment arrangements with creditors
• Inform you of Government assistance and entitlements
• Advocate for you if you want to challenge a decision that affects you
• Explain options regarding bankruptcy • HUGS – Hardship Utility Grant Schemes
 
MoneyBusiness: Their workers can support community members and their families with money management.
To help you:
• Work out your money goals
• Create a budget
• Put money aside for special occasions
• Understand banking and finance
• Use the Internet to manage your money
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Australian Red Cross Shop – Kalgoorlie

Red Cross Shops are a treasure trove of pre-loved, new and vintage clothing, homewares and accessories for the fashion conscious and budget shopper alike.

  • Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30-3:00 and Sat: 8:30-1:00
  • Address 39 Dugan Street, KALGOORLIE WA 6430
    Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
  • Phone 08 9021 5752
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Port Hedland Library

Services include:

  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Public use computers.
  • Printing, photocopying, scanning, faxing and laminating services
  • Hours Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Address Anderson Street
    Port Hedland, WA 6721
  • Phone (08) 9158 9373
  • Email sthlib@porthedland.wa.gov.au
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Paraburdoo Library

The Paraburdoo Library provides internet access, photocopying, laminating and faxing facilities.
  • Hours
    Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
    Saturday 10am - 12pm
  • Address Ashburton Avenue
    Paraburdoo, WA 6754
  • Phone (08) 9190 2222
  • Email paralib@ashburton.wa.gov.au
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