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 who assist with NILS applications in Townsville:
- St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, 22-26 Echlin St, West End
Phone 4721 2030Â Â Mon – Fri 9am – 12pm - Family Emergency Accommodation Townsville Inc, 9 Carlton St, Kirwan
- Phone 4772 1450Â Â Fri 9am – 12pm
- Community Gro, 1/43 Allambie Lane, Rasmussen
- Phone 4774 0144Â Â Â Mon – Thur 9am – 4pm
- Carers Queensland, 210 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale  4725 8853
– available for carers only through this organisation - Centacare North Queensland, 410 Ross River Rd, Cranbrook  4772 9000