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TAKENCO QLD Kenyan Community in Central Queensland

Welfare & Support

When life is hard, we show up

Subject to eligibility, available funds and Executive Committee approval, TAKENCO QLD supports members and their families during bereavement, illness, hardship and other approved emergencies.

How we help

Financial assistance

Support from the welfare fund for approved claims.

Community mobilisation

Members rallying around a family with practical help.

Referrals

Connecting families with relevant organisations and support services.

Liaison

Working with relevant authorities where required.

Applying for support

  1. Apply

    Members submit a welfare application in the Member Portal, for themselves or a registered beneficiary.

  2. Review

    The Welfare Officer checks eligibility, beneficiary records and contribution status.

  3. Decision

    Every welfare disbursement is approved by the Executive Committee.

  4. Support

    Approved assistance is paid from the Association's account with two authorised signatories.

Apply in the portal

The welfare benefit

The amount of the welfare benefit is being confirmed by the Executive Committee and will be published here once agreed.

Who is covered

Members and their registered beneficiaries: spouse, children, parents and legal dependents. Beneficiary changes must be submitted in writing — members do this through the portal.

Arrears

Members owing AUD 150 or more cannot benefit unless an approved payment plan already exists. Arrears cannot be cleared after an incident to qualify.

Emergency top‑ups

When a member or beneficiary passes away, or a major emergency occurs, every member contributes a mandatory top‑up. The Executive Committee announces each call and its amount, and it appears in your portal as a contribution due.

Accountable by design

Welfare funds are held in an account in the Association's name, never used for anyone's personal benefit, reported to members at the AGM, and audited every year.