NILS provides interest-free loans for individuals or families on low income
- NILS is generally for the purchase of essential household items such as fridges, washing machines, televisions, beds or clothes dryers
- NILS may also provide to meet other essential needs such as health aids or education costs
- NILS is not for emergency relief, bond or rent money, living expenses or debt repayment
Organisations that assist with NILS applications in Townsville:
- St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, 22-26 Echlin St, West End Phone 1800 846 643
- Community Gro – Garbutt, 4 Hugh St Garbutt Phone 4779 7268
- Community Gro – Upper Ross, 1/43 Allambie Lane, Rasmussen Phone 4774 0144