What started 23 years ago with a van, some bread and a simple desire to help a handful of families has been recognised on one of Queensland’s biggest stages for social enterprise. Lighthouse Care has been named Queensland Social Enterprise of the Year at the inaugural 2026 Queensland Social Enterprise…
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Up to 90% off groceries • $25 trolleys • Free delivery for orders over $100 Cost of living support Australia’s hunger crisis is growing. No one should face it alone. OzHarvest’s 2025 Community Needs Survey has revealed what frontline charities already know: more families are struggling, demand is growing, and…
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In recent weeks, the pressure has intensified again. Fuel prices have surged sharply across Australia, with diesel reaching close to $3.30 per litre in some cities, and food charities warning that rising transport costs are making it even harder to get food to the people who need it most. ABC…
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Paula never expected a medical issue to change her entire life. She had a corporate office job, was raising her two boys, and getting on with life until her hips began failing and surgery led to unpaid leave, workplace pressure, and ultimately a nervous breakdown that placed her on the…
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Karen never imagined she would need food relief. She was a police officer, her husband Sean was a police officer, and together they had built what looked like a secure life. Then one accident, one diagnosis, and a season they never prepared for changed everything. In the video below, Karen…
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As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what this year has meant for our community. The truth is, none of it was done alone. This year brought real challenges. Natural disasters. Rising costs of living. Record levels of food insecurity across Australia. But it also brought something…
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Ten Years of Community Kindness Ten years ago, Santa’s Little Helpers began with a simple and practical response to a real need. Carla Haddan, alongside Debbie Hill from Lighthouse Care, recognised the added pressure Christmas places on families already facing hardship. What started as a small community effort has grown into…
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Supporting families with food relief should be simple, practical and effective. That’s why more organisations across Southeast Queensland are choosing Lighthouse Care’s online grocery vouchers a flexible way to help families access high-quality, discounted groceries delivered straight to their door. Whether you’re a charity, school, community group, church or government…
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A Letter to Our Lighthouse Care Family Dear friends, For 21 years, the $25 trolley has been at the heart of Lighthouse Care. It has been more than just groceries, it has been hope, relief, and a way forward for families doing it tough. We know for many of you,…
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At Lighthouse Care, we’re all about helping Aussie families stretch their grocery dollars without sacrificing flavour or nutrition. That’s the heart behind our $25 trolley—packed with essential items you can actually use to create meals the whole family will love. This week’s recipe is a fun take on a classic:…
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