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GIVIT helps thousands of Australians in need every year by providing items, services and vouchers. GIVIT helps people impacted by natural disasters, domestic and family violence or homelessness, First Nations Australians, people living with disability or mental ill-health, and much more.
How to get help through GIVIT
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.
To find relevant organisations in your area, simply use the search fields below. Support organisations working with GIVIT that require anonymity will not be listed below.
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
Tumut Community Church
Provide help to vulnerable people in our local community including food, transport, and housing.
Tumut NSW 2720
Tumut Regional Family Services Inc
Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) & DFV, Coo-ee Cottage- Aboriginal Family Safety and Well-being Program, Brighter Futures - Targeted Intervention Program working with vulnerable families.
Tumut NSW 2720
TurningPoint Church - The Basement Food Hub
The Basement Food Hub is a not-for-profit Organization that specializes in providing food hampers, support services, referrals, financial counselling, special family activities and so much more to the people of Lilydale and the surrounding community. We are blessed to be able to give fresh fruit, vegetables, frozen meat and ready made meals, as well as grocery items to those who may be doing it tough.
Twenty10 incorporating GLCS NSW
We are a community based, non profit state wide organisation. We provide support services to people of all ages of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities. Twenty10 is a free and confidential service and includes counselling, case management, drop in program, accomodation and groups and projects. We also provide information, referral and community education for service providers, schools and families/carers.
Twin Rivers Community Centre
Twin Rivers Centre is a community based organisation that helps people within the local area of Eagleby, Beenleigh and Logan primarily. As a centre we have a food co-op where people can buy reduced price groceries. We have a cafe that serves coffee and food. And we have a full administration area. Within these areas our Careers and Families Department manage several traineeships and volunteers. We run SQW courses for the long term unemployed where we have a lot of wrap around support in place to help underprivileged people find work and better support themselves and their family. We are a not for profit organisation whose goal is to bring hope to the community. We also have a church on site which belongs to the Australian Christian Church movement (ACC).
Eagleby QLD 4207
Tyers Lightning Soccer Club
Local community soccer club that is run by volunteers. We support both children and adults to compete in local soccer games. We are often approached by members who are struggling financially or have other issues such as family violence occurring at home.
We provide free meals to members if required and also provide a boot swap for players.
As a community club in a small town we are cut off from town once or twice a year due to floods and regularly have power outages. In these circumstances we open our change rooms for community to use showers and we provide meals.
Tzu Chi Foundation - Melbourne
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is known for short as the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi). We are an international humanitarian, and non-government organization (NGO) that originated in Taiwan with over 10 million members worldwide throughout 57 countries and operated by a worldwide network of volunteers and employees. We have been awarded special consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. The Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun in 1966 as a Buddhist humanitarian organization and has several sub-organizations, such as the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) and the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. Tzu Chi volunteers are mostly recognizable worldwide by the blue and white uniforms. The foundation's work includes free medical services, disaster relief and environmental work such as recycling of which we have over ten thousand stations worldwide.
Tzu Chi Foundation - Runcorn
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is known for short as the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi). We are an international humanitarian, and non-government organization (NGO) that originated in Taiwan with over 10 million members worldwide throughout 57 countries and operated by a worldwide network of volunteers and employees. We have been awarded special consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. The Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun in 1966 as a Buddhist humanitarian organization and has several sub-organizations, such as the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) and the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. Tzu Chi volunteers are mostly recognizable worldwide by the blue and white uniforms. The foundation's work includes free medical services, disaster relief and environmental work such as recycling of which we have over ten thousand stations worldwide.
Salisbury QLD 4107
UC High School Kaleen
Youth Support Worker
being able to assist students with there needs in times of crisis, resources, supplies.
UCA - Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly Uniting Church - Supporting asylum seeker and refugees and other needy members of the community
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
UCA - The Wayside Chapel
The Wayside Chapel’s Community Services Centre provides those living on or about the streets of Kings Cross with access to facilities necessary to maintain a basic standard of personal health and hygiene. It also provides information, referrals and advocacy to those needing further support with presenting issues including homelessness, mental health and alcohol and other drugs.
Potts Point NSW 2011
UCA Dayboro Uniting Church
In times of community disasters (fires/floods etc) and personal / family challenges (economic hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, illness, loneliness etc) the Dayboro Uniting Church provides people with emergency relief via food parcels, clothing, emotional support, friendship, and counselling using various fundraising methods such as donations, regular cake/craft/bric-a-brac sales, and concerts.
UCA Wesley Mission - Kangaroo Point Uniting Church
We are a church and we assist the homeless & the needy with whatever items we have at hand. We have recently renovated our kitchen so that we can continue to serve the community with hot meals. We also hand out food parcels on Mondays & Fridays and also provide a hot meal & necessary items (warm clothes/blankets or soap, toothpaste & brush) for people having it rough out on the streets on a Saturday evening.
UCX
UCX Ltd is a not for profit organisation with the goal of creating positive experiences catering to diverse groups, to enrich the overall student experience at UC creating lasting memories through buy in and a sense of community, belonging and loyalty with the greater UC brand.
In 2020 UCX launched the "UCX Food Pantry" project, which was aimed to provide students with essential pantry items. Many students don’t always have access to food. The Food Pantry hopes to give UC students access to free food supplies multiple days a week. The Food Pantry would be open to students for up to 8 hours per week split across 3 days and will stock a variety of food items, most of which will be non-perishable in order to avoid wastage. This project aims to encourage healthy eating, enable and support students struggling financially to continue to eat properly. Since this project has been running for more then a year now. We have developed an understanding of how great this program is for students, the feedback has been incredible and we have begun providing more essential products such as toiletries and some clothing items. This essentials have been requested by students as they can be quite expensive and they struggle to buy them
Givit would assist in sourcing non-perishables and essentials in order to have a constant flow of these products for students.
Bruce ACT 2617
Ukrainian Council of NSW
Since its inception in 1949, the Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW) has had as its mission to be a strong coordinating body representing all Ukrainians in NSW.
Recently our organisation has had to take the lead on assisting the thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have come to Australia as the result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
We have set up weekly sessions whereby we provide the following to displaced Ukrainians:
* food parcels
* clothing, footwear, kid's toys etc
* English language lessons
* Presentation sessions from Humanitarian Service Provider organisations and other government bodies such as SSI, AMEPS, STARTTS and others
Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council
We are community organisation with over 300 members which manages land claims, provides social housing and promotes and preserves Aboriginal cultural heritage. The ULALC often runs free cultural and health and wellbeing activities for both the Aboriginal and wider communities.
Ulladulla NSW 2539
Unique Support Services
Unique Support carers for people with disabilities providing them with assistance of daily living and housing accommodation.
UniSocial Australia
Community outreach program that has been developed in partnership with the Universal Church the Kingdom of God to support those who are physically, emotionally and spiritually impoverished. Currently open to the community is a weekly Food Bank, Free English classes, Prison support, Blood and Plasma donation drives, Night Angels feed the homeless, Patient care group available for hospital visits, Caleb Group available for visits and companionship to the elderly.
Various locations around Australia
Unison Housing
Our mission
Collaborate to create vibrant, sustainable communities that meet the needs of renters, owners and people who are homeless by developing, managing and providing access to affordable housing.
Who we work with
People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Unison is one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We connect people to safe and affordable short, medium or long-term housing combined with support to address any challenges that may have contributed to their fragile housing situation. In addition, we help people re-establish and maintain a secure home.
People on a low income looking for affordable rental
We provide social and affordable long-term rental housing in Victoria for people on a low income - employed or on Centrelink benefits. The properties range from rooming houses, apartments, units and houses. Our homes offer tenure security and cater
United Minds Community Services
We understand that funding the financial gap between the Medicare rebate and Psychology fees can be a challenge and for some, it is impossible. Sadly, many people miss out on much needed psychological support because they simply cannot afford it. Unfortunately, the low increases we have seen with the Medicare rebates over the last decade have meant bulk billing is now financially unsustainable for businesses. To help bridge this gap, we have introduced Community Funded Sessions (CFS). To enable CFS for the Community we seek funding through grants & fundraising. All funds raised through these efforts allow us to fund most of the cost for psychological sessions on behalf of people who cannot afford it or who, due to their circumstances, would struggle to access our service without the support from a CFS place. There is a small co-payment fee of $20.
Uniting - ACT
At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation or gender identity.
Canberra ACT 2601
Uniting - Homelessness Services Eastern
Provides crisis and transitional support to young people, adults and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the eastern metro region of Melbourne.
Ringwood VIC 3134
Uniting - Links to Early Learning
We support disadvantaged families across South West Sydney in the worst effected areas of Bankstown, Fairfield, Liverpool and Campbelltown Local Government Areas, accessing childcare for families with disabilities, asylum seekers, children at severe risk, refugees, DV children, children with additional needs and families in severe distress.
Various locations around Australia
W uniting.org/services/family-services/facility/uniting-links-to-early-learning
Uniting - Recovery Support Service
Recovery Support Service is an individual relationship based service that supports recovery and strengthens capacity.
Uniting (Vic.Tas) - Emergency Relief Centre Ballarat
Emergency Relief Centre
Uniting (Vic.Tas) - Melbourne
Uniting Vic.Tas is the community services organisation of the Uniting Church, delivering services and programs across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting (Vic.Tas) - Sale
Community Service Organisation supporting vulnerable people in our community.
Sale VIC 3850
Uniting (Vic.Tas) - Wyndham
Uniting Wyndham is a non for profit agency who assist the most vulnerable community members in Wyndham
The agency provides homelessness support Emergency relief and Youth child and family services including mediation and reconnect.
Uniting Barwon - Grovedale
If you are experiencing financial hardship, our Emergency Relief service is here to help. With a dedicated and compassionate team of staff and volunteers, we provide a safe, welcoming environment where you will be heard and respected. We offer practical resources and a listening ear from someone who cares, where you can receive food, vouchers, personal care items, material aid and links to other services.
Grovedale VIC 3216
Uniting Barwon - Norlane
We provide emergency relief and referrals to local consumers. This includes food, food & pharmacy vouchers, clothes, clothes vouchers, furniture, white goods, tents, blankets etc and referral to the likes of Geelong Mums, Orange door and Encompass.
Uniting Brighter Futures
Early intervention child protection
Campbelltown NSW 2560
W uniting.org/services/family-services/facility/uniting-burnside-brighter-futures-campbelltown
Uniting Newpin
A therapeutic restoration service that helps support families with children in care, by giving parents the tools to parent therapeutically and reverse the affects of trauma.
Various locations around Australia
W uniting.org/services/family-services/newpin-child-restoration
Uniting NSW - Parramatta
As part of the Uniting Church in Australia, our foundation is Christ’s invitation to serve humanity by creating an inclusive, connected and just world. Formed in 1977, as a union of Presbyterian, Congregational and Methodist denominations, the Church’s inaugural Statement to the Nation is just as relevant now, as it was more than 40 years ago. From the outset, the Uniting Church sought to be a loud voice for a world that’s fair and equitable, to always welcome everyone exactly as they are, and to protect God’s creation and the planet we all live on.
Parramatta NSW 2150
Uniting NSW.ACT - Campbelltown
Services include quality early childhood education and care, services for vulnerable and disadvantaged families, children and young people with a focus on early intervention, child wellbeing and protection, disability programs, residential aged care services, home care services and support programs for older people and independent living villages. Uniting also operates the War Memorial Hospital and the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre. As part of the way we work, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We have a strong commitment to social justice and advocacy on behalf of the people we serve, addressing injustices and working to overcome disadvantage by developing initiatives to strengthen and connect communities.
Uniting Recovery - Community Living Supports (CLS)
Community Living Supports (CLS) 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. CLS is part of a suite of community-based psychosocial programs for adults called the NSW Mental Health Community Living Programs.
Various locations around Australia
Uniting WA - Child and Family Therapeutic Service
The Child and Family Therapeutic Service (CAFTS) works therapeutically with children aged 0-18 and families to reduce the impact of sexual abuse, to reduce the likelihood of children engaging in concerning, problematic or sexually abusive behaviours and to reduce the likelihood of future sexual abuse occurring
Fremantle WA 6160
Uniting WA - Escaping Violence Payment
Support with Escaping Domestic Violence
Uniting WA - Family Foundations
Family Foundations is a drop in service for families with young children and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and operates by helping with practical assistance and emotional support. It opens three days a week and provides a space where families can access a hot meal, toilets, showers, information, support and referrals, as well as donated fruit, vegetables and bread.
Perth WA 6000
Uniting WA - Financial Wellbeing
We are a not for profit organization and our office is located in the inner city in Perth WA.
Perth WA 6000
Uniting WA - Fremantle
We provide community services including children, family and foster care services, NDIS disability, advocacy and mental health services, as well as financial wellbeing, homelessness and housing support.
South Fremantle WA 6162
Uniting WA - Fremantle Service Centre
The Fremantle Service Centre of UnitingCare West supports a variety of Walk ins from the community, including homeless individuals and families and those seeking a variety of support services
Fremantle WA 6160
Uniting WA - Homeless Accommodation Support Service
The Homeless accommodation support services program aims to assist individuals in moving from crisis accommodation and homelessness, with the view of assisting and supporting clients to achieve and maintain long-term sustainable housing and social inclusion.
The program also aims to support people to address the key issues that drive their homelessness through an enabling relationship which focuses on reducing vulnerability, building inclusion and achieving safe and sustainable housing.
Perth WA 6000
Uniting WA - Intensive Family Services - Inglewood
A in home service supporting families involved with the Department of Child Protection. Intensive Family Services (IFS) work alongside families to create safety and teach parenting skills in order for children to thrive and remain in the care of their parents.
Inglewood WA 6052
Uniting WA - Intensive Family Services - Peel
We provide intensive family support to parents at risk of losing their children or being reunified with their children.
We work in the home alongside parents to teach them parenting strategies and support them to create routine and structure within their family.
Uniting WA - Pathways
Supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness who also have complex needs.
East Perth WA 6004
Uniting WA - Perth
Provision of community services including children, family and foster care services, NDIS disability, advocacy and mental health services, as well as financial wellbeing, homelessness and housing support.
Uniting WA - Street to Home
Supports people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness who also have complex needs.
East Perth WA 6004
Uniting WA - Strengthening Families Attach Drug and Alcohol Parenting Therapeutic Program
UnitingCare West Attach is an in-home counselling service for parents that delivers a practical and flexible four to six month program designed to address drug and alcohol related issues.
Fremantle WA 6160
Uniting WA - Tranby Centre
The Tranby Centre provides day support to homeless people as well as those at risk of becoming homeless through the provision of a safe accepting and inclusive environment in which support, advocacy and referral can be provided. - See more at:
East Perth WA 6004
Uniting WA - Victoria Park
An organisation assisting children when they are transitioning out of care and helping them through any mental health issues.
Victoria Park WA 6100
Uniting Youth & Homelessness Services
Our Youth and Homelessness services provide support to young people and men with families who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness. We support finding accommodation, providing links to other health, education, legal, financial, and community support services. We provide assistance for those with drug and alcohol issues. We also support people aged 15-25 years who have been in out-of-home care.
UnitingCare - Agnes Water
UnitingCare is a non-profit organisations that delivers the Discovery Coast Community Support Service and the Discovery Coast Youth Support Service for the Agnes Water and surrounding areas
Agnes Water QLD 4677
UnitingCare - Auchenflower Gardens
Crisis Accommodation for Families experiencing homelessness
Auchenflower QLD 4066
UnitingCare - Bilinga
UnitingCare, Gold Coast Homelessness service - Blair Athol Crisis Accommodation for families and singles.
Blair Athol programs have case managers who assist people in the crisis accommodation to gain stable housing. People need housing goods such as Fridge, Washing machine, beds, lounge, dining table, and kitchen goods when they move out of UnitingCare's crisis accommodation and into a rental property. People who come into UnitingCare's crisis accommodation often have very little to nothing to furnish their new home.
Bilinga QLD 4225
UnitingCare - Burnside
The agency is a member of the UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families Service Group of UnitingCare NSW.ACT
Campbelltown NSW 2560
UnitingCare - Fraser Coast (Maryborough and Hervey Bay)
UnitingCare Queensland provides health and community services to thousands of people every day of the year through its service groups – UnitingCare Community, UnitingCare Health, Blue Care and ARRCS (Australian Regional and Remote Community Services) in the Northern Territory.
As a health and community services provider of the Uniting Church we have supported Queensland communities for over 100 years. Our 17, 400 employees and 9, 200 volunteers care for and support people from all walks of life, including older people, people with a disability, children, families and Indigenous people.
Our employees travel millions of kilometres to reach people in some of the more remote areas of Queensland – from Thursday Island in the far north, to Coolangatta on the NSW border and out west, as far as Mt Isa – and to some of the most remote regions of the Northern Territory.
The FC service centres are located in MBORO, BBERG & HBAY.
Maryborough QLD 4650
UnitingCare - Gladstone
Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements
Gladstone QLD 4680
UnitingCare - Haven
Haven in Red Hill is a part of Uniting Care. We're support people with a disability:
Supporting school students into employment
Psychosocial
Supported daily activities
Groups
Red Hill QLD 4059
UnitingCare - Kippax
A community services organisation is Belconnen, Canberra, UnitingCare Kippax offers support to families, children and young people who are doing it tough as well as a whole range of community development and community building activities.
Holt ACT 2615
UnitingCare - Mackay
Works with family's experiencing domestic violence or families who are involved with Child Safety. Supports families to improve safety of their children.
UnitingCare - Mount Gravatt
Family intervention service supporting Families who have child protection involvement to care for there children safety in the home or reunify children back into their parents care.
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
UnitingCare - Townsville
Provider of community services. Service group of UnitingCare Queensland. Providing a safe place to live for a young person living in residential care; offering financial guidance to an individual in financial distress; providing counselling and education to all members of the family.
Aitkenvale QLD 4814
UnitingCare Canberra City - Early Morning Centre
A warm safe space and friendly people respecting and responding to individual needs. The Early Morning Centre is open each week day from 7.30am to 8.30am for free breakfast, and from 9.00am to 2.00pm weekdays and 9.00am to 1.00pm on weekends for support and referral services. EMC provides office facilities - desk, phone, computer with Internet access, Post Office Box address and safe collection point for mail. The Centre operates under the banner of UnitingCare the nation-wide community services arm of the Uniting Church. This service receives funding under the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) and/or the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness, which are jointly funded by the ACT and Australian Governments.
Canberra ACT 2601
UnitingCare Community - Annerley
Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.
Annerley QLD 4103
UnitingCare Community - Beenleigh
Our Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) is a free service that provides in-home
family support for all members of the family who may need our help.
We acknowledge that all families are different and we will respect your rights, values, beliefs and culture. Our
support is specific to you and your family’s needs with main priority of keeping families together.
UnitingCare Community IFSS can support families to work through some of the challenges families may face by
offering support in:
Emotional support:
Listening, talking and exploring ways to manage
challenges.
Family worries:
Support you to work out what your family’s needs are
and work together to achieve the best outcomes.
Violence in the home:
Exploring ways to make sure you and your family are
safe.
Parenting support and groups:
Provide parenting support and strategies to help you
understand your child’s needs.
Behaviours:
Exploring strategies to understand and best manage
different behaviours.
UnitingCare Community - Cairns
Our mission: As part of Uniting Care Queensland, the mission of Uniting Care Community is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals families and communities as we:
Reach out to people in need;
Speak out for fairness and justice;
Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.
Cairns QLD 4870
UnitingCare Community - Canungra
Uniting Care Canungra. We are here to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Through our range of health, aged care and community service brands we: Reach out to people in need, Speak out for fairness and justice, Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.
Logan Central QLD 4114
UnitingCare Community - Chermside
UnitingCare Community provide General Welfare and Support Services within Regional Queensland.
Chermside QLD 4032
W unitingcareqld.com.au/locate/services/unitingcare-chermside
UnitingCare Community - Family Intervention Services - Chermside
Uniting Care's Family Intervention Service is a non-government in-home therapeutic intervention designed for families with children (including expectant parents) and young people up to 18 years of age.
We work with parents to develop personalised goals that address child protection worries and meet the needs of their children.
Chermside QLD 4032
UnitingCare Community - Ipswich
The Family Intervention Service is part of UnitingCare Community and works with children and families who have been involved with the statutory child protection system. The role of the Family Intervention Service is to increase the safety of the children, increase the capacity of the parents to meet the care and protective needs of the family and provide every opportunity for the family to remain unified.
Ipswich QLD 4305
UnitingCare Community - Nundah
Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.
Nundah QLD 4012
UnitingCare Community - Peregian
Uniting Care Peregian
Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.
Logan Central QLD 4114
UnitingCare Community - Rockhampton
Unitingcare Community - Family Intervention Service
Berserker QLD 4701
UnitingCare Community - Stanthorpe
Uniting Care Stanthorpe. We are here to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Through our range of health, aged care and community service brands we: Reach out to people in need, Speak out for fairness and justice, Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.
Logan Central QLD 4114
UnitingCare Community - Supported Accommodation Program
Provision of community services services across Queensland by way of crisis support, child and family wellbeing, financial well being support, community recovery programs, gambling support, community development programs and various social inclusion activities. Disability support to adults, children and young people and assisting those with a wide range of individual needs and abilities, including those with high and complex support requirements.
Chermside QLD 4032
UnitingCare Community Family - Maroochydore
Provides a wide range of services that support families
Maroochydore QLD 4558
UnitingCare Community QLD - Clare Homes
Non profit organisation of the Uniting Church who provides accommodation and support up to 6 months for homeless families.
Chermside QLD 4032
UnitingCare IFSS Underwood
Our team supports vulnerable families who are experiencing complex needs and have children (0-18) living in the home, with the aim of increasing safety and reducing risk through building family and community capacity.
Underwood QLD 4119
UnitingCare Queensland - Bungalow
We provide family and community support to individuals struggling to care for and provide for their families and themselves.
Bungalow QLD 4870
UnitingCare Queensland - Manunda
UCQ Cairns, work with at risk and vulnerable families in Cairns Region.
Manunda QLD 4870
UnitingCare Queensland - Underwood
We provide health and community services to thousands of people every day of the year through our service groups - UnitingCare Community, UnitingCare Health, Blue Care and ARRCS (Australian Regional and Remote Community Services
PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: EMERGENCY RELIEF
Underwood QLD 4119
UnitingCare Queensland - Volunteer Experience Team
UnitingCare is a courageous and creative health and community services provider across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Built on compassion, we believe people should experience life in all its fullness. The entire UnitingCare family is here to support you wherever you are and whenever you need us. UnitingCare is proudly represented by ARRCS, BlueCare, Buderim Private Hospital, Lifeline, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and The Wesley Hospital.
Volunteer to change lives, yours included.
Our communities are stronger thanks to the generosity of people who put their hand up to help. Whether it's visiting an older person for a cuppa, going on holiday with a person with disability, sorting books at the Lifeline Bookfest or serving in a Lifeline Shop, volunteering brings people together.
UnitingSA
With a long and proud history of building stronger communities, our can-do attitude is dedicated to supporting South Australians.
Founded in 1919, today we assist almost 15,000 people every year across housing, aged care and community services.
Older people, youth, children, families, those living with mental health issues or disability, and people from diverse cultures are just some of the people we work with every day.
University of Canberra - Student Equity and Participation
We implement relationship-based programs and services so that people from traditionally underrepresented cohorts, including, people from regional and remote Australia, low socio-economic status backgrounds and Indigenous persons can access and participate in university and feel empowered to achieve their own definition of success.
Bruce ACT 2617
University of Canberra - Wellbeing Team
The University of Canberra is committed to student equity in higher education, providing opportunities to people from a range of backgrounds. Equity, Participation & Welfare manages the delivery of several UC outreach initiatives to schools and communities across the ACT and regional NSW and support current students to successfully transition to university and succeed in their studies. The team primarily focuses on supporting students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students first in family to study at uni, students with a disability, mature age students, students from diverse cultural backgrounds and students on humanitarian visas.
Bruce ACT 2617
University of QLD Union
The UQ student Union, is an independent student led organisation,that is separate from the university. It's main aims are to empower & advocate for students facing hardship while studying to support them to stay engaged in their studies.
The main support branches of the union are firstly, the student leaders who, are the voice for students, listening to issues then campaigning and advocating on behalf of the student body to make change for students at UQ for the better. They do this through social campaigns and creating programs designed to improve support to students.
The other branch is the student advocacy and support team who are a team of professionals who provide targeted, tailored support to individual students who are in crisis. Advocating on their behalf to address educational, social, emotional and psychological issues impacting their lives and studies. They also provide practical support, which help to address issues such as poverty in the form of loans and a foodbank.
University of the Sunshine Coast Student Guild
The USC Student Guild is a not for profit organisation tending to the needs of students. We attend to many aspects of personal wellbeing including social (events and clubs) , financial (budget workshops and one-on-one financial literacy) and, welfare and advocacy for our most vulnerable students. We assist both domestic and international students and have a range of 17 to 60 + in our service at any time.
Sippy Downs QLD 4556
University of Wollongong - Woolyungah
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC) is committed to increasing the participation and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the University of Wollongong. We provide programs, services and facilities that encourage and support Indigenous Australians from entry to University, through to successful completion.
Wollongong NSW 2500
Upper Coomera State College
Educational Institution for students from Prep to Year 12
Upper Hastings Sporting & Community Group
Sporting organisation supporting our community
Upper Horton Pony Club
Small rural Ponyclub in north west NSW
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc
A non for p[profit that offers programs to all members of the Upper Hunter Community
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc. provided quality services that promoted the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our services include: Aboriginal Family Worker, Family Support Worker, Emergency Relief, Muswellbrook Neighborhood Service, Youth Development Worker, Toybox, Moosh and Hunter Park Family Centre.
Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Upper Hunter Homeless Support Ltd
UHHS works with young people, men, women and families at imminent risk of, or experiencing, homelessness in either crisis or chronic circumstances.
Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Upper Hunter Where There's a Will
It is the mission of Upper Hunter Where There's a Will to effect cultural change through improved literacy of wellbeing and mental health in our schools, families and community.
Scone NSW 2337
Upper Lachlan Shire Council
Upper Lachlan Shire is a local government area in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was formed in February 2004 from Crookwell Shire and parts of Mulwaree, Gunning and Yass Shires. The Mayor of Upper Lachlan Shire Council is Cr. John Stafford, an unaligned politician.
Upper Room Crisis Care Centre
We do fundraising by doing sausage sizzles, cent auctions and garage sales and rely on donations to help the needy via ER as food parcels, clothes & furniture. Being a hearing ear and a friend
Uralla Neighbourhood Centre
The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre is an information and referral service that is available to the people of the Uralla Shire. The purpose of the Uralla Neighbourhood Centre is to provide the Uralla Community with access to information, resources and services to assist in choice making and skill development.
Uralla NSW 2358
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.
To find relevant organisations in your area, use the search fields and filters above. Once you’ve input your filters, make sure you click ‘FIND AN ORGANISATION’ to find relevant organisations.
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.
The support organisation that is assisting you can request a range of donated items and services through GIVIT on your behalf. This may include furniture, household items, whitegoods and appliances. You can also request baby items, toiletries, toys and educational supplies, kid’s or adult’s clothing, digital devices like mobile phones or laptops.
GIVIT may also be able to help you buy groceries, fuel or medication in the form of vouchers. You can check our ‘What’s needed’ list for an idea of what can be requested through GIVIT.
Your requests may be filled through a donor donating the money needed to purchase the item new, or through a donor donating the actual item or service.
Your support organisation can also request time and skills such as tradespeople, cleaners, health and social support, tutoring and transport assistance.
See GIVIT’s Prohibited List for details of what can’t be requested through GIVIT.
We recommend you speak with the support organisation that you’re working with. They may not be registered with GIVIT, or they may not have placed your request yet.
Please note that there is no guarantee that your request for donated items or services will be met. We’d love to meet every request placed on GIVIT, but your request being filled is dependent on donation(s) being made by donor(s).
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.
Some of these organisations may not be registered with GIVIT. We’ve compiled the list below to ensure you get relevant and tailored support for your situation, regardless of whether that includes donated items and services through GIVIT.
You can use the search function above to check if an organisation listed below is registered with GIVIT.
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.