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To access donated items or services through GIVIT, please connect with a support organisation registered with GIVIT that can assess your needs and provide assistance. This organisation can then place a request on GIVIT on your behalf. Click here for more information on how to get support through GIVIT.
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In addition to the search function below, at the bottom of this page is a list of organisations and services that may be able to support you, depending on what you're experiencing. This includes disaster and emergency recovery support.
Name
Details
Multicultural Families Organisation
Multicultural Families Organisation supports newly arrived refugees and migrants with settlement support and housing.
Southport QLD 4215
Multicultural Futures
Assisting migrants and refugees who are facing or experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and difficulty settling, or who need support to improve their employment capabilities, so that they can build meaningful lives in Australia.
Bentley WA 6102
Multicultural Hub Canberra
We provide settlement services and support across the ACT and SE NSW including Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Cooma and Bega.
Canberra ACT 2601
Multicultural Services Centre - Bunbury
MSCWA Bunbury provides settlement services to new migrants in the Southwest region of Western Australia.
Carey Park WA 6230
Multicultural Services Centre of WA - Mirrabooka
To meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians; and to use its cultural and linguistic service planning and delivery expertise to undertake initiatives to respond to natural and other disasters and humanitarian causes overseas.
Mirrabooka WA 6061
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Multicultural Services Centre of WA - Morley
MSCWA’s Purpose
To meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians; and to use its cultural and linguistic service planning and delivery expertise to undertake initiatives to respond to natural and other disasters and humanitarian causes overseas.
We Provide following programmes:
- MAITRI Mental Health Services
- Disability Services Program
- Financial Services
- Health and wellbeing Program
- Housing Services Program
- Media Services
- Wellness Program
- My Health Our Health (MHOH)
- Problem Gambling
- Settlement Grants Program
- Workforce Development Centre Program
Our website is https://www.mscwa.com.au/.
Morley WA 6062
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Multicultural Services Centre of WA - North Perth
The aims and objectives of our organisation are:
a) Alleviate poverty within migrant and refugee families through the provision of emergency relief and other available support services and initiatives.
b) Provide appropriate cultural and linguistic services to address the needs of the diverse populace of WA with special emphasis on matters affecting their general settlement, welfare & education, training & employment, legal & health (including mental health).
c) Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services targeting specific needs of women, elderly, youth and people with disabilities.
d) Build the capacity of new and emerging ethnic groups and empower them to address issues of concern to them.
e) Collaborate and assist ethnic groups whose aims and objects are compatible with those of the Association.
f) Promote greater awareness of the needs and concerns of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians among all levels of the government and non-gove
North Perth WA 6006
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Multicultural Youth Service
The team at MYS assist young migrants and refugees to find their way in their new environment.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities
Canberra ACT 2601
Multicultural Youth South Australia
MYSA is the state representative body for multicultural youth and young families, the only youth-specific multicultural organisation in South Australia, and one of two leading youth-specific multicultural organisations in the country. Our primary objective is to equip disadvantaged refugee/migrant youth and young families with the resources and opportunities they need to participate in the social and economic life of the community. We are involved in three key areas of work: (1) direct program delivery; (2) research, policy and advocacy; and (3) sector development and capacity building. We also own and operate the event management social enterprise, Miss MYSA Events (MME).
Multilink Community Services Inc.
MultiLink provides community services to diverse communities. Multilink focusses on migrant, culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Our key services include settlement of new people into the community, comprehensive language support, help for aged and disability sectors, support for children, young people and families, and social engagement programs focusing on healthy lifestyles.
Our vision for the future combines practical programs with our values and mission.
ADASC Aged and Disability Services supports frail aged people, people with a disability and their carers from diverse cultural, faith and linguistic backgrounds with a range of services required to assist them to continue living in their own home with confidence and dignity.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia Inc (MSWA)
Organisation that looks after people with all Neurological Conditions. (Formerly known as the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA)
Wilson WA 6107
Mum for Mum NCJWA
Mum for Mum NCJWA is a non-denominational home-visiting program where trained volunteers who are mothers themselves visit an expectant mum in the last trimester of pregnancy and for the first year of their baby's life in order to provide emotional support.
Mummy's Wish Ltd
Mummy's Wish manages the distressing impact of cancer on mums and their family units by providing support to Australian families with children aged 12 years, through the provision of practical, immediate and non-means tested support, whilst mum is receiving treatment for cancer.
Mansfield QLD 4122
Mums of the Hills Inc.
We are an online and place-based group dedicated to connecting mums and children in the greater area. We advocate for issues associated with women living in hills areas.
We provide support and workshops in issues relevant to health and wellbeing.
Various locations around Australia
Mums Supporting Families In Need
MSFIN is a charity based in Seaford Victoria that believes that every child has the right to access their daily basic needs.
MSFIN is a fully run organisation that provides material aid to vulnerable community members via the social workers that support these clients. We provide material items such as womens, mens and childrens clothing, linen, nursery furniture, toys, toiletries and non perishable food. We provide free material aid to approximately 500 people every month.
Mums4Refugees NSW INC
We provide emergency material aid to people seeking asylum
Various locations around Australia
Mungindi Progress Association
Supports rural community groups and community projects. They also assist with families struggling in times of need.
Mununjali Jymbi Centre
Indigenous Support Service and Housing
Jymbi Centre
Family and Youth Support Healing and Intervention
All families who have difficulties from time to time and may need to talk with someone.
We work confidentially and can provide information and ongoing healing and support with you and your whole family.
Some ways our programs offer support:
Having a cuppa and a yarn
Court Support
Counselling
Referrals
Day & Overnight programs
Women’s & Men’s Groups
Client support services
Beaudesert QLD 4285
Murilla Community Centre Inc
Incorporiated in 1992 the Murilla Community Centre Inc aims to focus on Developing and supporting the Community through awareness and response to social and human issues identified in Miles and surrounding districts: Provide information and resources
Set up and coordinate new community services
Network with existing organisation and assist the development of self help and particular interest groups
Encourage government and other services to visit this area
Provide a meeting place for groups
Provide assistance to people who have difficulty understanding information
Be a place where someone is available to listen and where people can visit when no one else can help.
The Murilla Community Centre provides many services and programs including:
•Rural Family Support Worker
•Murilla Respite Service
•Murilla Long Day Care Centre
•Community Development Workers
•Community News
•Broadband for Seniors
•The Den - Youth Group
•Emergency Relief Program
•Room/Equipment Hir
Miles QLD 4415
Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation
We help Aboriginal people in need of housing, we work to prevent homelessness in Aboriginal communities, we support Aboriginal people to maintain their tenancies, we represent Aboriginal tenants in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal when they have a landlord tenant depute, we are a charity, not for profit Aboriginal corporation, we maintain a gift fund in accordance with the requirements of the income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
Batemans Bay NSW 2536
Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperatives
The Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is a not-for-profit organisation who provides a diverse range of programs from childcare, kindergarten, health, medical, well being, housing and aged care for the Aboriginal people in Robinvale. Our main focus is on self determination, empowerment and resilience.
Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group
The core business of the Group is to sponsor, and to help settle in our community, people from refugee camps around the world. The families and individual persons who come are under 202 Humanitarian Visas
Albury NSW 2640
Murri Watch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Murri Watch is a not-for-profit incorporation established in 1991 just prior to the handing down of the Recommendations arising from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Murri Watch is determined to stop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths and self-harm in custody, and to deliver high quality services and support options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Murri Watch delivers a range of programs across the state. These programs include Diversion from Custody, Cell Visitor Services, Community Patrol Services and Homelessness. Our Homelessness Service, Bowman Johnson Hostel is a 20-bed hostel which provides short term accommodation combined with case management services for homeless person or persons at risk of being homeless.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Murrigunyah
Indigenous sexual assault centre, providing support for women and males in the community, provide counselling, referrals, emergency response, training and workshops, court assistance, advocacy, spiritual healing.
Woodridge QLD 4114
Murrindindi Shire Council
MSC is a rural council to the north-east of metropolitan Melbourne, providing local government services
Murrurundi Pre-school Incorporated
Service providing high quality education and care for children aged 3-5 years.
Murrurundi NSW 2338
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) is made up of members from five traditional custodial groups: the Ngarluma, Mardudhunera, Yaburara, Yindjibarndi, and Wong-Goo-Tt-Oo peoples. MAC’s mission is to preserve and protect our land, heritage and culture while transforming the lives of our community. MAC brings together the five groups to pave the way for future generations and work together for country, while respecting lore, heritage and traditions.
Murwillumbah Community Centre
The Murwillumbah Community Centre Inc (MCC) is a centrally located not-for-profit, community-based organisation which provides a diverse mix of support services and facilities for Murwillumbah and surrounding villages. MCC is committed to the principles of equity, access, participation and community development, and is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for the local community that celebrates diversity and encourages health and wellbeing, social interaction, inter-generational respect, and the sharing of knowledge and positive inclusion.
MCC services include;
- Information, Referral, Advocacy & Support Service
- Emergency Relief Service
- Financial Counselling Service
- Budget Counselling
- Tenancy Support Service
- Homeless support
- Educational / Recreational Programs
- Community Pantry
- Indigenous Family Support
- Indigenous Dance Group & playgroup
- Youth breakfast program
- After school youth group
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Murwillumbah CORE Inc. (Community Organised Resilience Effort)
Disaster resilience, recovery and preparedness
Murwillumbah High School
Secondary school
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
My Best Life Australia Ltd
The charity has been created to provide those who are experiencing domestic violence and homelessness a safe place to stay. Our aim is to provide more social and emergency housing for very low income earners and victims of abuse, as well as running programs and activities to help rebuild self esteem.
Myhorizon
Standing with you, for you so you can make the most of life
We tailor supports around your individual needs, preferences, and life stages. Find the service that's right for you:
Lifestyle
Employment and Training
Support Coordination
Independent Living
Social Enterprises
Naala Djookan Healing Centre
Naala Djookan is a healing centre for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. We offer a variety of wellness activities as well as offering intensive one on one support for women that require more support on their healing journey.
Various locations around Australia
Nairm Marr Djambana Inc
We are a not for profit Aboriginal Community Organisation (Gathering Place). An Aboriginal Gathering Place is a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe space where all Aboriginal people have a sense of belonging. It is a space designed to foster reconciliation and healing, for Aboriginal people as well as non-Aboriginal people, with access to programs and services that strengthen culture and enhance wellbeing.. We provide culturally safe programs and services.
Namadgi school
The hub is a program set up within Namadgi school to support students and family that are experiencing financial hardship.
Kambah ACT 2902
Nambour Community Centre Inc.
OUR VISION
To stand beside people as we all work and learn towards a better community.
OUR MISSION
To co-create a better community by working with people in ways that promote and embed equity, opportunity and mutual respect.
Nambucca Valley Council
Local Government
Macksville NSW 2447
Nanango Wesleyan Methodist Church
Nanango WMC has started a community base charity: 1. Community Café Inc.....We prepared free meal every Friday night to help those in need, most disadvantage, homeless and single parents etc.
2. Grace Community Foofhamper....... We prepared a foodhamper with a low cost to help our community with low income, pensioners, unemployment, homeless, and people in needs.
Nanango QLD 4615
Narang Bir-rong
Narang Bir-rong is a not-for-profit Aboriginal foster care agency located in Sydney's western suburbs. We have three programs including: Leaving care, out of home care & family preservation.
Narellan Community Health Centre - Aboriginal Community Social Work
Community Service works with only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. Vulnerable with complex issues and child protection concerns
Narellan NSW 2567
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National Bushfire Recovery Agency
We are focused on connecting people, communities, primary producers and businesses with the services and assistance they may need to rebuild and recover to support the recovery of all Australians.
Barton ACT 2600
National Recovery and Resilience Agency
The National Bushfire Recovery Agency is an Australian government agency established to help those affected by bushfires.
Canberra ACT 2601
National Recovery and Resilience Agency - Eurobodalla & Bega
The National Recovery and Resilience Agency is an Australian government agency established to help those affected by bushfires.
Batemans Bay NSW 2536
National Seniors Aust Ltd
Make a difference to the lives of older Australians - through advocacy, campaigns, research, well being support.
National Zakat Foundation
National Zakat Foundation is a ground-breaking initiative which aims to utilise Zakat funds and voluntary donations collected in Australia for the benefit of local, deserving recipients.
NATSIWA (National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Womens Alliance)
We are a national advocacy organisation that supports atsi women and children. We also have charity status that enables us to seek support for women in our community in need of various supports from homelessness to DFSV.
Natte Yallock Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School is a government primary school in regional in Victoria providing education for rural students.
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus are an LGBTQIA+ arts and culture charity. We are engaging creativity as the change agent for diversity as the norm in our communities and beyond in a creative mission which simultaneously advocates for social innovation and change. Our focus is to promote participation & active engagement of Arts & Culture based activities which strengthen the cultural fabric of our communities, creating safe & inclusive spaces for self-expression which inspire & celebrate unique & diverse imaginings. We are about inclusive community development; contemporary creative economic development and innovation and see these areas as interlinked in a virtuous circle where each impact is nurtured so that it adds value.
We have programs for LGBTQIA+ youth with YAAS! Young, Authentic and Social is a transformative arts and culture program, for YOUNG PEOPLE aged 12-24 living on the Central Coast, with a focus on those with diverse identities and abilities.
Neami Limited - North Brisbane
We provide community-based mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services that support people to improve their wellbeing, live independently and pursue a fulfilling life.
Neami National - Campbelltown North
Specialist mental health and homelessness service
Neami National - Head to Health Townsville
Our service provides a living room model, providing a comfortable, safe, and compassionate environment for guests along the continuum of mental health need, from those seeking information and referral through to those who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Practice is based on Neami National's Collaborate Recovery Model (CRM) of engagement.
Townsville City QLD 4810
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Neami National - Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Western Sydney
The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is a state wide program that supports people with a severe mental illness to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to. HASI is part of a suite of community-based psychosocial programs for adults called the NSW Mental Health Community Living Programs.
Various locations around Australia
Neami National - Kirwan
The Individual Recovery Support Program provides non-clinical psychosocial services to support consumers to transition back into the community upon release from a correctional facility.
The program provides one-on-one ‘wraparound’ support for up to 12 months post-release, including:
Three months of high intensity support where consumers are supported to address their highest priority needs to facilitate integration back into community.
Nine months of lower intensity support which focuses on the achievement of the individual’s medium to longer term recovery goals.
Neami National - Mental Health and Wellbeing Australia
Mental Health organisation providing National Disability Insurance Scheme funded supports to people living with psychosocial disability.
East Victoria Park WA 6101
Neami National - Mid North Coast
Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.
Our services can help you with:
Reducing psychological distress
Managing stress, anxiety or depression
Improving physical health and wellbeing
Building independence
Developing life skills
Finding accommodation and housing support
Improving personal relationships
Creating social and community connections
Gaining employment, education and vocational training
Meeting financial goals
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Neami National - Rockingham
Neami Rockingham provides rehabilitation and recovery support to people experiencing mental illness who require assistance in the areas of skill development and social contact.
Our focus is primarily on individuals who are experiencing isolation in their lives because of a severe and enduring mental illness, who may benefit from social interaction. We offer both group programs and individual support.
Rockingham WA 6168
Neami National - Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing - Mascot
The Neami National Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing SSESNS program launched in February 2021. We provide post-crisis wrap-around case management support to people who are living in Social Housing and are at risk of losing their tenancies. All of our clients have a history of homelessness and are at risk of returning to rough sleeping if they don't receive the support they need. The most common reasons for referral to our service include: mental health, high rental arrears, NCAT strikes, complaints from neighbours, substance use, transfer needs, hoarding and squalor. A large part of our work involves supporting people to feel comfortable and safe in their home, so we are always on the look out for donated household goods and furniture.
Neami National - Sustaining Tenancies in Social Housing - Penrith
Supporting people in Social Housing to sustain their tenancies and prevent homelessness.
Need For Feed Australia Ltd
Established in 2006 in response to the driest period on record and what became known as the Millennium Drought, since then we have provided disaster relief in times of drought, fires and floods, year in, year out, Australia wide. We not only provide fodder, but household hampers, personal care packs, kids toys and pet supplies. And it's not just the larger farms/primary producers we support, we help farming families no matter how big or small.
In our 16th year, we take great pride in being run by 100% volunteers, with a core group on our committee and 200+ volunteers.
Disaster relief provided in last 5yrs:
2018 Drought - 1,300 truckloads of fodder/supplies worth $12M
2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires - 700+ truckloads of fodder/supplies worth $6.5M
2021 NSW North Coast floods - 90 truckloads of fodder/supplies worth $835,000
2022 North Rivers floods - to date 80+ truckloads of fodder/supplies worth $798,000 with this much again being organised for delivery in June 2022.
Neighbourhood Central
To provide services, information, advocacy and referral to all our communities focusing on the people who are vulnerable, isolated or at risk.
Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc
Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc is a locally based NFP organisation of 40+ years standing, located on Gumbaynggirr Country and working across Bellingen Shire. Our work with community is multi-dimensional incorporating individual casework support, practical assistance for people experiencing disadvantage and in crisis as well as group activities with children, youth and their families who are vulnerable, doing it tough and/or at risk; and a community development approach that is collaborative, inclusive, locally informed and community driven. Neighbourhood Centre services in Bellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo provide information and referral to other services and support, free counselling service, crisis financial assistance with electricity and Telstra phone vouchers, and material aid - food, personal hygiene supplies and meals. Donated clothing, blankets and tents when available. Backpack beds for people who are homeless when we can afford to buy them.
Neighbourhood Centres Queensland
As a peak body and member network, we’re here to grow the impact of the neighbourhood and community centre sector. Our vision is to see neighbourhoods transformed into thriving communities that are self-directed, connected and resourceful.
We do this by growing the collective impact of the Neighbourhood and Community Centre sector by increasing resourcing, recognition and relationships at the local, state & national level.
With 130+ members, our network is the largest community-led infrastructure in Queensland. We collaborate with our members, partners and government for community and social resilience.
Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services
NCNS provides local, flexible and responsive social support services to vulnerable communities, families and children in the Penrith LGA. Operating from 3 Neighbourhood Centres and 1 Aboriginal Family Centre - our activities such as Breakfast Clubs, Youth Activities, Aboriginal Cultural programs and child and family services such as playgroups, provide accessible connection points to the service system for families that are most at-risk. Through these high quality and engaging activities, we can develop the trust and relationship to provide more targeted services such as case management, parenting programs and home visiting services to address complex issues of mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic and family violence and child neglect and abuse. Being accessible, consistent and building trusting relationships - we are able to make positive3 interventions at key developmental points to change the life trajectory for children and young people. Our school chaplains work in 3 local schools providing individual and group programs to support child wellbeing. Our Aboriginal Family Centre - Koolyangarra - is an active centre for Aboriginal community and cultural activities. Our Casework team supports up to 60 families at any time - keeping children safe and supporting parents.
South Penrith NSW 2750
Nerang Neighbourhood Centre Inc
We offer a suite of free community services to those in need. Our services include; foodbank, youth support, youth employment program, bulk billed social worker/counsellor, legal advice, migration advice, tax return help, emergency relief and advice & information.
Nerang QLD 4211
NESAY
NESAY is a youth and family community agency based in North East Victoria.
Our mission is to support young people and their families in our community to achieve their goals and aspirations. We work towards this through providing a range of services across North East Victoria that enables young people to achieve safe housing, develop their independent living skills, foster and nurture family relationships and sustain education and employment. To achieve this, we work closely with education, health, legal, family, mental health, local government and family violence prevention agencies.
Our team of highly skilled staff are dedicated and passionate about providing services that meet the needs of young people and their families.
Our Vision: Strengthening generations to create sustainable change in our communities.
Our Mission: Supporting young people and their families in our community to achieve their goals and aspirations
New Children's Pathways
Engages with communities and families to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), caused by trauma, alcohol and or drug use, domestic family violence as examples.
New Childrens Pathways is a charity that works to reduce inequalities and make a positive impact to young people and their families.
Various locations around Australia
New England Family Support Service Inc.
Supporting all families in the New England
New Hope Care
New Hope Care is a registered not-for-profit organisation which exists to bring a hope and a future, to provide relief from poverty, suffering, distress, and misfortune to those around central Brisbane.
We offer services such as:
The King's Table Community Lunch
Clothing, food and emergency assistance
Community bus
Life skills & coaching
Insight Counselling for recovery from abuse
Partner with drug & alcohol rehabilitation program, “Reto to Hope"
Food outreach to hostels & shelters
Referral support for those with homelessness challenges
Partner with recruitment agencies to bring employment to those in need.
New Hope Care is supported by donors and volunteers. They keep our organisation and services going.
New Horizons - Ashfield
New Horizons are the experts in wellbeing, with specialist services spanning disability, mental health, youth, aged care, Indigenous and homelessness.
New Horizons - Bowral
Our promise is to make a difference by putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We’ve supported tens of thousands of Australians like you to reach their goals through an unmatched range of services and supports.
Whether you need support with daily tasks, to connect with your community or become more independent we’ll work with you to get the most from your supports.
New Horizons - Tweed Heads
Supports those with Mental and Physical disabilities. Community Support Work, NDIS. Transition support.
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486
New Life Chapel
We are based in Wodonga, VIC.
We run a free supermarket each Wednesday 12 to 2pm, where clients can decide on products that suit their household. Groceries, fruit and veg, frozen meals.
We also have a Hamper Closet for emergency food relief (parcels) during business hours.
We also stock hygiene packs for other agencies (Youth homeless agencies, rehab agencies) to utilise.
New South Wales Reconstruction Authority
We are the lead disaster management agency for NSW, responsible for all aspects of disaster recovery and building community resilience to future disasters. We oversee and coordinate emergency management policy and service delivery with a focus on social, economic, infrastructure and natural environment outcomes.
Newborn Intensive Care Foundation
The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation was established in 1995 as a result of the very short life of Hanna Cursley – born 18 November 1993. It was created to assist in the development of the Centre for Newborn Care at Canberra Hospital. Our support covers a wide range of activities, which includes the provision of medical equipment not available through normal Government channels. In addition, the Foundation supports research and education activities so that the Unit can contribute to the global fund of knowledge of problems of the newborn. It is only through such activity that the service is able to maintain its exemplary standards in this arena. Please help the cause by making a donation.
Newcastle Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service
The Newcastle Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (NWDVCAS) is a locally based, independent service for women and their children seeking information and help about domestic and family violence and how to get protection from the court.
We have specialist workers to help Aboriginal women, women from multicultural backgrounds, older women and women with disabilities.
We support you during the court process. We work with you, your legal representative and the police to make sure the conditions of your AVO suit your needs.
Newlife Care Inc
Newlife Care provides a range of services that support those doing it tough in the Gold Coast community. The services include:
1. Emergency Food Service
2. Counselling & Psychology
3. Princess for a Day - a pampering program for ladies doing it tough (including those escaping domestic violence). Services include haircuts, manicures, facials and make up, massage, a gift bag, morning tea and someone to talk with.
4. Crossroads - a social engagement and capacity building program for people with a disability.
5. Street Care - Providing street swags, food and clothing for homeless people and providing food and support for the long term residents of a low social-economic caravan park.
6. Christmas Project providing Christmas food and gifts for 550 families doing it tough.
7. Training Women Well a program helping ladies to build basic life skills and re-engage in community.
We also have an Op Shop providing free and low cost clothing and household items to those in need.
Robina QLD 4226
Newmerella Primary School
Newmerella Primary school is an active member of the Far East Gippsland Learning Alliance (FEGLA) of schools that work closely together to improve teaching and learning and optimize academic, arts, social and sports opportunities for students and professional learning for staff. We welcome and gratefully appreciate family input, involvement and support.
Newmerella VIC 3886
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre - Boarding House Outreach Service
Housing, disability, aged care and community development within a Neighbourhood context
Newtown NSW 2042
Nexus Care Inc
Nexus Care is passionate about helping to alleviate poverty in the community by strengthening individuals and families through effective services, the mobilisation of volunteers and cooperation with other organisations.
Everton Park QLD 4053
Nexus Primary Health
Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) is a non-profit organisation that is committed to excellence in the delivery of holistic, accessible, community-based health services that meet quality and safety standards.
Nexus also has an extensive volunteer base that services Murrindindi and Mitchell in meals on wheels, social support and transport.
Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation
The Ngaanyatjarra Council (Aboriginal Corporation) represents the interests of around 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara Traditional Owners (Yarnangu) who reside in the eleven member communities of the Ngaanyatjarra Council.
Alice Springs NT 0870
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council
We are Aboriginal women caring for our communities and their wellbeing through a range of health, social and cultural programs. We are based in remote Central Australia in the cross-border region of WA, SA & NT.
Services include:
- Domestic & Family Violence Service
- Aged & Disability Care
- Ngangkari Traditional Healers
- Youth Service
- Child & Family Wellbeing
- Tjanpi Social Enterprise
Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation
Ngaarda Media offers a platform for Indigenous and Non-indigenous people across the Pilbara to tell their stories through radio, photography and videography. It is dedicated to nurturing and keeping culture strong. Ngaarda Media presents Aboriginal culture in an inspiring and meaningful way, across all digital media, to allow more people to experience the oldest living culture on earth.
Ngaarda Media was originally established as the media element of the Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation’s activities focussed on the preservation, recording and promoting of the culture of the Yindijibarndi people. It now operates as an independent body that is able to promote all the cultural and language groups of the Pilbara region.
Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation is a not for profit organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.(CATSI Act).
Ngala
Ngala is an early intervention and education service that helps parents to navigate the challenges of raising children, by using 130 years of experience and knowledge of childhood development, to develop strategies tailored to our customers’ personal circumstances. Our future looks to new, innovative approaches to deliver on our mission. Support from Government, including the health sector, community sector, education sector, corporate sector, university partners and everyday donors make this possible.
Ngala - Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)
Ngala supports parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people. Ngala delivers many services across WA including the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY). HIPPY is a home visiting service for vulnerable ad disadvantaged families to empower them to be their child's first teacher. HIPPY is a free service for families which provides educational packs, storybooks and other resources as well as a tutor who visits them in the comfort of their own home. We also provide group gatherings where the families can meet other HIPPY families in a community setting.
Ngalla Yorga Waangkan
Ngalla Yorga Waangkan encourages connection between women. The organisation supports elderly Aboriginal people connect and engage in rewarding creative acitivties, offering respite when needed.
Ngangk Yira Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity Murdoch University
The Ngangk Yira Research Centre at Murdoch University brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience to help grow strong Aboriginal communities. The Centre has already taken huge steps towards this goal in the area of maternal and children’s health with its Birthing on Noongar Boodjar Project and the Baby Coming You Ready? project. Its recommendations will inform practical changes that will improve maternity care and childbirth outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and
their babies. The research is the first step towards closing the gap between the health and social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal women and other Australians, and will help plot a better future for many young women and their children.
Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation
Ngoonbi provides services such as Community Housing, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Sport and Recreation, Youth Empowerment Program, ,Centrelink Agency, Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Mechanic workshop, Bibi Yungan Learning and Training Centre; and the Employment Program for the purpose of improving quality of life, health and access to affordable and quality housing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Kuranda Region.
Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Land Council
The Ngulingah LALC vision statement is to improve the overall well-being of it's members, by encouraging, through unity, the achievement of self determination, economic and social independence for future generations of our people.
NLALC considers the following to be of primary value:
• The ongoing identification and preservation of sites with cultural significance
• Effective land management practices that improve the environmental, cultural, economic and social values of the land.
• The provision of adequate housing and the opportunity to own housing
• The improvement of education, training and employment opportunities for NLALC members
• The development of effective and profitable businesses that create employment opportunities for NLALC members
Ngunga Women's Group Aboriginal Corporation
The supply of food packages & clothing for those in need, assistance for the homeless, financial counselling, family and domestic violence,help and advice, mobile playgroup etc.
Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm
Ngunnawal Bush Healing farm provides a place of healing, whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people feel safe and supported in a therapeutic community approach , using traditional healing concepts, cultural programs and life skills training to tackle the client's underlying social and emotional issues.
Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child and Family Network
Our Vision is for a connected, culturally rich and thriving community where Ngunya Jarjum support our local families to nurture their children, raise them on country, and preserve our culture and strength into the future.
We provide targeted early intervention, family preservation and out of home care services for Aboriginal families on the Far North Coast of NSW.
Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Co-Operation
Ngwala Willumbong provide support to the Indigenous community of Victoria and those willing to travel from interstate. We have 3 AOD residential rehabilitation centres, 1 Indigenous womens and 2 male residential rehabilitation centres. We rely heavily on donated goods to be able to provide support and materials to uplift and give the community the best chance at sobreity. We also offer homelessness support, AOD outreach, Public Intoxication response, Youth as well as many other services.
Northcote South VIC 3070
Niangala Public School
Rural remote school with 6 students.
Niangala NSW 2354
Nicholson Primary School
Nicholson Primary School is a small rural school situated close to the picturesque Nicholson River on the Princess Highway approximately 10km from Bairnsdale.
Nicholson VIC 3882
Nightlight Outreach Inc
Nightlight Outreach Inc aims to provide a vital ministry of compassion and caring in the area of homelessness, which is solidly based on a Christian foundation, to the whole community but especially to those who are less fortunate regardless of reason, age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
We provide support, care, a listening ear and most of all love, not just to people who are suffering from homelessness, but also to families and individuals who may have a roof over their head.
We do this through our food van, community BBQ's, Dinner Stations, donations and more
Beenleigh QLD 4207
Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre
Generalist welfare support, info and referrals, material aid, Emergency Relief, EAPA vouchers, tech centre, volunteer coordination, local disaster response and recovery, registered PBI charity
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services (NCHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO). NCHS provides holistic, culturally appropriate service that recognises the impact of Aboriginal Law, Culture, Spirit and Land issues on the health of the Community.
No Limits Perth Inc.
We are a not-for-profit registered charity that helps people in crisis by providing food hampers, household furniture, clothing, baby items and any other practical item to help someone in need.
With 2 police officers on our team, our focus is victims of domestic violence, pensioners, unemployed, homeless, and single parent families and just anyone doing it tough.
At this time we provide our services to 79 other government and not-for-profit organisations and groups.
100% of all our donations received are distributed free of charge.
Nollamara Intensive English and Primary School
Nollamara Primary School has families who come from challenging, vulnerable and traumatic family backgrounds including those from Refugee backgrounds. Some parents struggle to provide beds, furniture and home furnishings for their family. Our school provides breakfast five days a week to ease off the financial pressure the families have and for the children to feel nurtured at school. Your services will be greatly appreciated by our families who rely on our school for support.
Nollamara WA 6061
Frequently asked questions
To receive donated items, services or vouchers through GIVIT, you must first connect with a relevant support organisation who can assess your needs and provide assistance. This organisation can then place a request(s) on GIVIT on your behalf.
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Thousands of organisations across Australia are registered with GIVIT, working across a variety of causes, hardships and demographics. Our priority is to respect and maintain the privacy, safety, dignity and independence of people reaching out for help. By connecting with a relevant support organisastion, your needs can be assessed and verified, and you can receive tailored support, which may include the organisation requesting items or services on your behalf through GIVIT.
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Dedicated support services
In addition to the search function above that allows you to identify relevant organisations near you, listed below are a range of organisations, services and government resources that may be able to help you.
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If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.
Disaster and emergency recovery
If a natural disaster or emergency event has impacted you, please visit your state or territory government’s disaster support page to see what assistance is available, including disaster payments, grants and financial aid.
Australian Capital Territory Government
You can also access information via national resources - National Emergency Management Authority and Services Australia.
Domestic and family violence
If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000 for emergency assistance.
If you have experienced or are at risk of family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line on 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). 1800 RESPECT is also contactable via text, online chat or video call and is available 24 hours.
Financial hardship
The National Debt Helpine provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling via phone or live chat, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 1800 007 007.
Mob Strong Debt Helpline is a free advice service about money matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They can be contacted on 1800 808 488, Monday to Friday.
Homelessness
If you’re experiencing or at risk of homelessness, you can find homeless shelters near you by searching on the Ask Izzy website.
Your state or territory government can also help. Listed below are the options by state or territory.
Mental health, depression or anxiety
If you or someone else’s life is in danger, call Triple Zero 000.
You can access 24/7 crisis support by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14. You can also contact Lifeline via text or online chat.
You can talk to a counsellor 24/7 through Beyond Blue. You can also access brief counselling with Beyond Blue via online chat.
If you’re a young person aged 12-25, you can talk to a trained clinician, you can contact Headspace 7 days a week between 9am and 1pm by calling 1800 650 890 or via online chat.
First Nations Australians
If you’re a First Nations Australian and you are going through a tough time, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.
Children or young people experiencing hardship
Children and young people aged 5 – 25 can access support through Kids Helpline by calling 1800 55 1800 or through online chat 24/7.
People living with disability
The Disability Gateway is an Australian Government service to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers find the support they need. They can be contacted on 1800 643 787, Monday to Friday.
Refugees and asylum seekers
If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker and you need help, you can contact the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre on 03 9326 6066 Monday to Friday for support.
People struggling with addiction
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline is a 24/7 service that provides free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs. You can call them on 1800 250 015.
Alternatively, Alcohol & Drug Counselling Online offers 24/7 online chat counselling.