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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.
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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
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
Urapuntja Health Clinic
Remote health clinic supporting Aboriginal homeless and underprivileged in remote community 3.5 hours north east of Alice Springs, known as Sandover.
USQ Student Guild
The USQ Student Guild is a not for profit organisation which supports students of the University of Southern Queensland. The primary service of the USQ Student Guild is free student advocacy to USQ students at no cost. All students are welcome to access the support and services that the Guild offers. The Guild also manages some of the sport and recreational facilities on each of the 3 USQ campuses - Toowoomba, Ipswich and Springfield. Each Semester it also awards 4-6 bursaries to students in need.
Darling Heights QLD 4350
Uthman's Dream Inc
Locally we have been aiding in the feeding the homeless campaigns, soccer tournaments for the youth of African and other multicultural communities.
Braybrook VIC 3019
Valley Hearts Inc
A Christian faith based group who support and walk with the marginalised in the Fortitude Valley area, assisting with housing & materials needs, faith activities and community meals. Partnering with other groups, eg. Red Cross Jeays Street Community Centre, Wesley Mission Brisbane & SPEAR Ministries to further strengthen and support this community.
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Valmar Support Services Limited
We provide services for people with disabilities, group house accommodation, community based support services for the frail aged and community transport. Valmar provides a range if assistance to people with disability and the frail aged to help them live with dignity and independently.
Tumut NSW 2720
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Incorporated is a not for profit organisation on the Gold Coast.
Our Vision is to have the Community Centre become the meeting place of Varsity Lakes, inspiring a sense of community support and social belonging.
Our Values - *We strive to create a welcoming environment that values and celebrates the success of its members
*We acknowledge the importance of friendship building and social networking in developing individual and community vitality
*We strive to recognise and respond to changing community needs and trends through dynamic and innovative programmes
*We value individual contributions of staff and committee members to enhance our service to the wider community
Veritas House
Veritas House offers accommodation and support services to more than 800 vulnerable children, young people and their families annually across Central West NSW.
With offices in Bathurst and Orange, we have grown to become one of the region’s largest providers of foster care and youth homelessness services.
We are not-for-profit organisation and registered charity who are changing the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families in our community.
Vermont South Special School
Special School for primary children with a mild intellectual disability
Very Special Kids
Providing holistic palliative care for children and young people across Victoria.
Very Special Kids provides holistic palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and tailored support for their families – through life, death and bereavement.
Our integrated approach includes emotional, clinical and practical support to improve quality of life and create positive, lasting memories.
Victims of Crime Assistance League (ACT) Inc
Provides a range of support services to victims of crime, and their family and friends, in the ACT and surrounding regions in NSW.
Services include emotional support, counselling, practical support, and advocacy
Victoria Foundation for Survivors of Torture
Foundation House (The Victoria Foundation for Survivors of Torture) is a politically independent, non profit community organisation. It provides services and support for adults and children from any country who have fled persecution, torture and war-related trauma to find safety in Australia.
Brunswick VIC 3056
Victoria Plantation State School
Victoria Plantation State School is a coeducation primary school, serving years P-6.
Victoria Plantation QLD 4850
Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point QLD 4165
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Dandenong
Vacca provides support for Aboriginals We provide family and child welfare within the Victorian Aboriginal community, to strengthen families and cultural links.
Dandenong VIC 3175
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Preston
Vacca provides support for Aboriginals
We provide family and child welfare within the Victorian Aboriginal community, to strengthen families and cultural links.
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Wangaratta
The principal activities are to provide family and child welfare, family aid and strengthening and reunification services within the Aboriginal community. In so doing, the purpose is to strengthen the safety, wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community.
Wangaratta VIC 3677
Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Ltd. (VACSAL)
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community development issues as well as being a major provider of extensive services to the Aboriginal community in both the metropolitan and some regional communities. GIVIT services will be utilized in the newly established Local Justice Cultural and Therapeutic program where Koori individuals under correctional orders or at risk of reoffending will be provided essential life skills through culturally sensitive activities and camps. These include arts and crafts workshops, yarning circles, storytelling and more. Items for basic self care and sanitation will be provided to the individuals to assist with their personal lives.
Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry
Non-for-profit, multi faith volunteer organisation providing psychological first aid and emotional spiritual care to members of the community across Victoria in times of crises. Working in the relief and recovery emergency management space.
Victorian Working Group On International Student Employability (VicWISE)
The purposes of the association are to champion for international student employability through networking, influencing and advocating for international students. The main focus of the group is to support professionals from the sector, collaborate to reach shared goaland to advocate for international students.
Vietnamese Community in Australia (QLD Chapter)
The Vietnamese Community in Australia - Queensland Chapter Inc. (VCA-QLD) is a community association. It was formed since 1979 but was formally incorporated in February 1988. The VCA-QLD together with similar associations in other states, are members of the national body: the Vietnamese Community in Australia.
With 40 years of resettlement in Australia and current population estimated at 18,000 people, the composition of our community has experienced some changes such as the emergence of the second generation, being children of the original refugees, growing up and makes significant presence in the area of skilled labour, professionals and businesses … of the Australian society; and recently, freedom loving professional/tradesperson migrants from Vietnam is also added as a small proportion to our community.
Our association is the peak organisation representing the Vietnamese community, it actually covers more than 20 different groups, and some are incorporated some are not, in the areas of Vietnamese ex-servicemen, education, religion, welfare, political etc…
Our goal/mission:
- To promote and preserve the Vietnamese culture and language.
- To promote and develop the self help and solidarity amongst all freedom loving Vietnamese living in Queensland.
- To promote the contribution of the Vietnamese community in Queensland in the economic, political and social strength of the Australian community.
- To promote the friendship between the Vietnamese community and other ethnic communities which share the same objects and purposes.
- To affirm and struggle for the basic human rights and freedom for Vietnamese people.
From an association with mainly self help activities, we have grown into a non-profit service provider, with support programs funded by the Department of Communities, not only for our members but also for the wider community, especially in the Southwest Brisbane Region and its surrounding areas.
Village Connect
Is a Pasifika Holistic Health Hub in Logan City. Our aspiration is to see our Pasifika families flourish in Australia through the delivery of holistic supported services. We currently run Pasifika Maternity Hub for Maori and Pasifika mums and their families. Run playgroup for parents and their babies. We run and Men's and Women's group alternating week. Programme for Youth, Elderly group called 3G meeting weekly. We run programmes of addiction, mental health etc
Vincentcare Greenlight
We support people with histories of homelessness to settle into permanent housing
North Melbourne VIC 3051
VincentCare Victoria - Outreach Program
Supporting homeless and at risk of homelessness in community.
Glenroy VIC 3046
VincentCare Victoria - Ozanam House
Ozanam House is a crisis accommodation service for homeless men and women in North Melbourne. It also consists of a homelessness resource centre known as HRC which is open to all people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage in the community.
North Melbourne VIC 3051
Vincentcare Victoria - Women's Early Intervention Program
Vincentcare is a large homelessness organisation that has many different programs. It acts as a Crisis Accommodation, a Homelessness Resource Centre, Case Management Support and includes a unique Women's Early Intervention Program. Based in North Melbourne Vic
VincentCare Victoria (Community Connections Program)
The Community Connections Program provides case management support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessnes with complex health needs
Glenroy VIC 3046
Vinnies Kitchen
Vinnies Kitchen is an independent, not for profit, non-denominational frontline organisation providing assistance to the homeless and the most vulnerable people in our local community. Our main aim is to provide a FREE two-course meal 6 days a week to those in need and have done for the past 32 years.
Vinnies Kitchen supplies and serves approximately 200 people per week from the Shires Youth Band Hall at 980 Point Nepean Road Rosebud, run by local volunteers.
Vinnies Yass
Provide food and clothing assistance to clients. Also provides assistance with travel, accommodation and utilities.
Violet Town Action Group
Violet Town Action Group [VTAG] is a group of people drawn from the local community with the common purpose of working to develop and support community activities and initiatives, and to provide a forum which facilitates discussion and decision making for the communities of Violet Town and District.
Violet Town VIC 3669
Violet Town Men's Shed
Violet Town Men's Shed gives men the opportunity to share their stories, discuss hardships, offer advice, over a cuppa and to participate in hands on projects for the community. These projects range in diversity and include nesting boxes for land care groups, furniture restoration for residents or shop fittings for business owners or town beautification. Workshops are also held for community members in the well equipped shed, and regular seminars are presented by health care professionals.
Violet Town VIC 3669
Volunteering and Contact ACT
Volunteering and Contact ACT is the peak body for
volunteering and community information. We drive policy,
and advocate for our members and stakeholders as part of
a national network. We are an active link between people,
organisations and government.
Canberra ACT 2601
Volunteering North Queensland
VNQ is the leading Volunteer Resource Hub based in Townsville.
We have proudly been established for over 20 years, working with
thousands of volunteers and we currently have 115 member companies.
VNQ connects individuals, corporates and groups of volunteers
with varied volunteer opportunities. Our services extend south to the
Burdekin, north to Hinchinbrook and as far west as Mount Isa.
VNQ is looking to host a first of a kind North Queensland Volunteering Conference for between 200-300 attendees with the aim of upskilling, refreshing and rewarding grassroots volunteers to be held in May 2022, also to align with National Volunteering Week and we are seeking help.
We operate with limited staff, a mix between paid part time employees and volunteer referral officers. Government funding has recently been withdrawn for many organisations in the community services sector and VNQ is one of these. We are re-designing our strategic direction to ensure our longevity.
WA Country Health Service - South West
The Regional Health Service offers two (2) main health facilities at Bunbury and Busselton. The Health Service is also widely supported with a network of smaller hospitals and Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites at: Augusta, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey, Margaret River, Nannup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Warren.
Bunbury WA 6230
Waalitj Foundation - Onslow Family Support Program
The Onslow Family Support Program is aimed at Aboriginal families in Onslow and the Bindi Bindi community with the primary focus of improving school attendance and capacity in parents and caregivers.
Local mentors work with the community and local services to provide support to overcome any barriers that may prevent children from regular school attendance. Intensive mentoring is provided to families and covers support for establishing routines, school pick-ups, dealing with departmental agencies, paperwork and medical issues.
Onslow WA 6710
WACHS - Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service
Great Southern Aboriginal Health provides free health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in the Lower and Central Great Southern Region. Aboriginal Health Service clinics are located in Albany and Katanning.
The aim of Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service is to support our clients to achieve optimum health with a holistic approach, while we continue to work in partnership with other organisations.
Albany WA 6330
Waddington Primary School
Waddington Primary School is a small school located in a low socio-economic suburb in Perth, WA. Many of our students come to school without basic needs being met and therefore we aim to provide a wrap around support for them offering food in a lunch club, clothing and support services.
Koondoola WA 6064
Walcha Farmers' Market
Walcha Farmers' Market provide a monthly market in beautiful McHattan Park, Walcha. The market is for the community and visitors to come and enjoy a casual catch up whilst having the option to purchase local food and other local offerings. We also provide free kids activities, live music and demonstrations at our market.
Walcha Town and Country Inc
The Walcha Town and Country Club was founded in 1971, and since its inception, has been raising funds for worthy causes both locally and Australia wide. The current Committee is made up of 12 dynamic local women from diverse backgrounds, who volunteer their time each year coordinating various fundraising events.
Various locations around Australia
Walk With Us
We are a friendly group of passionate and proactive people who share a common goal to work amongst the Gold Coast community, supporting the homeless, disadvantaged, youth, lonely, domestic violence and sufferers of mental health.
We are a mixed bunch who has come from a wide range of backgrounds, each with our own story to tell and genuine motivation to help others. We understand how quickly and unexpectedly lives can change and how easy it is to fall on tough times.
Wallabadah Public School
Wallabadah Public School is a small rural school in a drought affected area.
Wallabadah NSW 2343
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation (Waltja) is a 100% Aboriginal led and controlled, community-based organisation doing good work with families, grounded in strong culture and relationships. We work in remote Central Australian Aboriginal communities. Waltja’s foundation is the leadership of strong Aboriginal women, our focus on families, and support for community self-management and self-determination.
Ciccone NT 0870
Walwa Primary School
Walwa Primary School has a pleasant, family atmosphere, one in which everybody ~ teachers, students and parents ~ are encouraged to treat each other with courtesy, respect and care. The school’s curriculum is concerned with the development of all the skills, knowledge and attitudes that children need to cope efficiently with the demands of living in our complex, changing society.
Walwa VIC 3709
Waminda - South Coast Women's Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation
A culturally safe and holistic service, providing women and their Aboriginal families an opportunity to belong and receive quality health and well-being support. Our key focus is to provide tailored strength based care.
Nowra NSW 2541
Waminda Services
Disability support services and coordination for NDIS plan management.
Waminda Services is dedicated to providing a wide variety of opportunities and services to clients with disabilities across the local Western Downs region.
Dalby QLD 4405
Wananami Remote Community School
Wananami Remote Community School is located on Mount Barnett Station in the spectacular Kimberley Region of Western Australia, approximately 500kms north of Broome. While Wananami is situated in the community of Kupungarri/Mount Barnett, it services three communities: Imintji, Kupungarri and Dodnun, all found along the iconic Gibb River Road. Students travel from Imintji and Dodnun by bus for up to an hour each way to and from school.
King Leopold Ranges WA 6728
Wandin Yallock Primary School
Primary School
Wandin North VIC 3139
Wangaratta Digital Hub
We are a NFP organisation auspiced by North East Tracks Local Learning and Employment Network. Our purpose is to increase digital inclusion in our local area. We partner with community and organisations to develop initiatives which result in increased digital inclusion. We are located in an area of North East Vic impacted by bushfires last Summer and now Covid
We offer affordable access to skill development and connection to community networks
Our point of difference is that we offer individuals and small groups individualised support from skilled people because we know that the provision of technology , although fundamental, is not enough to help digitally excluded community members overcome the barriers to becoming digitally included.
Wanneroo Community Men's Shed (Inc)
Refurbish computers for people on CentreLink Benefits and the needy.
Social interaction among older men Woodwork and Metalwork Computer Refurbishment Allocating funds to local community organisations
Wanneroo WA 6065
Wanniassa School
Wanniassa School is a P-10 school in the Tuggeranong Valley. Our school is committed to giving students the chance to be successful learners and citizens of the future. Our school has developed a strong reputation for encouraging families as partners in learning where students are able to learn and play within safe, caring and stable pastural care structures.
Wanslea Family Services Inc
Wanslea is a not for profit, community service organisation that has operated in Western Australia since 1943 providing services to children and families.
Our programs include but are not limited to:
* Out of Home Care (foster care, leaving care, Transition Into Adulthood for 15 - 18 yr olds who are leaving state care)
* Grandcare - support for grandparents who have the full time responsibility for their grandchildren
* Family Services (parenting programs to support vulnerable families, reunification of children in foster care, COPMI - support for children of parents who have a mental illness,
* Regional programs that support families to parent well, the Indigenous Advancement Strategy that is a school readiness program supporting Aboriginal children to be better equipped for school
* Child and Parent Centre, Albany
* In Home Care
* Family Day Care.
Scarborough WA 6019
Wanslea Towards Independent Adulthood Programme
Assist young people in transition from State care to independence after care to find accommodation, housing, training, education and employment. Majority of our young people are at risk and experience crisis.
Cloverdale WA 6105
Wanyanyakem Taam Early Learning Centre
Early Learning, getting ready for school program. Supporting parents for work.
Waranwarin Tharawal Child and Family Centre
Waranwarin Tharawal Child and Family Centre is a place where families can come together and feel like they belong. We are an Aboriginal centre that provides a range of services to help parents, carers and children, services include education through Waranwarin Early Learning Centre. Family support through our Family Programs and some health services with a focus on families and children.
Minto NSW 2566
Wardell CORE
Wardell CORE is a 'Community Organised Resilience Effort' in response to the NSW 2022 floods. We have established a recovery centre that distributes donated items, links impacted families with services and organises volunteer efforts in the area. Your generosity allows us to provide a high level of care & meet the needs of many people. We are here to help families & businesses in the area get back on their feet.
Warialda Lions Club Inc
Community Services Organisation
Warialda NSW 2402
Warilla High School
WHS is a large comprehensive public high school in Shellharbour NSW.
We serve a largely socio-economically disadvantaged community. We strive daily to provide our students with opportunities to engage with the world outside of their own and experience the possibilities education can offer a young person. WHS is committed to giving aid where there is a need and it is our mission to provide every chance for our students to access learning, extra-curricular, cultural and social activities despite their families financial means.
Barrack Heights NSW 2528
Waroona Community Resource Centre/Family Support Service
Economic, Social and Community Development, including social services, Family Support Services, Emergency Relief provided to residents in Shire of Waroona and surrounding areas.
Waroona WA 6215
Warragul Community House
We link and involve the community with the community through a range of social groups, education for employment courses and lifestyle choice classes.
Warriapendi Child and Parent Centre
Our centre is a place to:
come with children between 0 to 4 years of age,
participate in early learning playgroups, workshops, information sessions, community events and other activities.
Learn about what children need to grow up healthy and happy
find out about activities and services for families and children in the area. Prepare for a great transition to Kindy.
All programs and services are free. They meet interests of the families and encourage the children’s healthy development. We always focus on nurturing relationships between parents and children.
At our centre parents also find the information they need to be the best parents they can be. We work with other organisations to coordinate the services at the centre, or at surrounding schools when possible, making it easier for families to go to appointments.
A Child Health Nurse is at the centre every day to see children from birth to four years by appointment. A speech pathologist works at the centre part-time.
Balga WA 6061
Warrina Services
Empowering people to reach beyond their disability.
Warrina Services receives funding from the National Disability Insurance Agency and the Commonwealth Department of Health to provide in-home and community access supports to people who have a disability and people who have experienced mental illness to support their personal recovery. As a client directed service our model of care is to provide individualised responses to peoples’ needs that enable them to have fulfilling lives; to overcome their disability and access the community activities and services. We encourage clients to assume increasing levels of responsibility and to explore different opportunities and experiences. Our clients want services and supports that respond flexibly to their lives. To facilitate greater client choice and control we have engaged a professional and dedicated workforce that have a clear understanding of their role and a willingness to provide supports as required; be that on a weekend to watch the football, late in the evening to attend a social event or early morning to get to gym.
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Wathaurong provides a range of services including; family and community services, support to young people, justice support services; cultural heritage services, and health services. From time to time the organisation also undertakes special projects and economic development opportunities.
North Geelong VIC 3215
Watson Road State School Community Hub
Our Community Hub supports both the school and wider communities, particularly refugees. We run classes, support groups, activities, as well as providing individual support and referrals, such as food hampers, financial and housing, counselling and family intervention etc.
Waverley Action for Youth Services
One Stop Shop service for young people 9-25 years old and their families. Services include case management, counselling, education and training programs, recreation programs, health clinics.
WAYS provides multidisciplinary wrap around services for young people and their
families such as counselling, case management, drop in recreation and allied health
support . We have successfully supported our clients to meaningfully manage issues
relating to homelessness, family conflict, school refusal, a range of mental health
issues, drug and alcohol concerns and connecting clients to additional support
services. WAYS has a non fee paying alternate high school which provides a safe and
supportive setting for students to complete their schooling, WAYS also has a specialist
youth RTO for at risk students who wish to pursue vocational pathways to employment.
Bondi NSW 2026
We Are Mobilise
Homelessness Outreaches
Head out onto the streets in VIC, NSW, ACT & SA spending time with those in need by having safe conversations and providing functional care in the form of packages that contain hygiene, clothing as well as food items.
Mobilise Video
To humanise those experiencing homelessness, the medium of video enables us to give homeless individuals a platform to share their stories while showing to the wider society that those out there are "homeless, not hopeless".
Mobilise Voice
Using the insights and knowledge we've learned from our time out on the streets to change the opinions of the broader public about those who are experiencing homelessness and the stereotype that surrounds these people.
Community Engagement
The youth want to help but often don't know how - Mobilise is that platform. From parties to outreaches to marathons, you name it and a member in our community has done it to raise funds and awareness for those in need!
Croydon North VIC 3136
We Care 2
We provide free food, pharmacy scripts, fuel cards, toiletries, baby care needs, cheap groceries, free breakfasts and free counselling. More information at https://wc2.org.au/
Hervey Bay QLD 4655
We Care Connect
We provide a wide range of care and safety children's items to disadvantaged families across the NSW Central Coast and Hunter. We collect community donations of pre-loved children’s clothing and good quality baby items and give them to families in need.
Professional case workers from community centres and family support agencies send us individual requests for the families they are helping. Our volunteers prepare support packages tailored to the family’s needs. Support can include clothes, nappies, bedding, cots, prams, car seats, toys, books and other essential items that families of young children need.
The simple act of giving to those families who need a helping hand is at the very heart of everything we do.
Various locations around Australia
We Care NSW
We Care is a leading NDIS provider for the Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Tweed regions with a reputation as a successful trauma-informed therapeutic care organisation. 'We' focus on providing our clients and communities with high quality and culturally appropriate services that have a real impact on contributing to supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and to build their capacity to participate fully in their community, education, employment and cultural activities.
We the people WA Inc
we the people is a change agent advocating for families with young children in the Midland region of Perth, using research to inform cross-cutting action. We are doing this through building human connections. we the people was formed at the request of service providers and is guided by community input.
Board members are local, socially aware, and committed with experience that brings valuable community connections and considerable government policy understanding. we the people works with service providers yet is an independent advocate for the needs of our community.
Wear for Success
Wear for Success is a not-for-profit organisation run by a dedicated group of volunteers and management team, including a volunteer Board.
Since 2011 we have helped over 5,500 people needing support on their journey back to work. We are a registered charity and donations to us over $2 are tax deductible.
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Weave Youth & Community Services
Weave provides a range of services that include practical support, housing referral support, counselling, mental health services, drug and alcohol support, access to education and employment opportunities and assistance with connecting you to other services.
Waterloo NSW 2017
Wee Care Residential
Since 1974, Althea Projects Inc. has been supporting and strengthening the capacity of vulnerable people within Townsville and the surrounding regions. Our main programs are Foster & Kinship, Wee Care Residential for children 0-11 and Althea s Community Hub, from which we deliver a range of homelessness services. For more information visit https://www.altheaprojects.org.au/
Railway Estate QLD 4810
Weeroona Association
Disability Support provider to individuals and group supports. We provide Support Coordination services and Short Term Accommodation.
Weilwan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Looking for assisatnce with personal hygeine stuff to make personal packs for young girls aged 11-18
deodorant, sanitry items such as pads, impulses, creams and shampoos and condintiors and razors
Gulargambone NSW 2828
Welcome to Australia
Welcoming Australia exists to engage everyday Australians in the task of cultivating a culture of welcome in our nation.
The Australia we love is known for its diversity, compassion, generosity and commitment to giving all people a fair go.
We’d like to find many different ways that individuals, families, businesses and other organisations can work together to continue to develop these values in our communities, work places, schools and institutions.
Welcoming Australia - QLD
A non-partisan movement and organisation committed to cultivating a culture of welcome and advancing an Australia where people of all backgrounds have equal opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Wellington Food Pantry INC
We supply food, fresh veggies, frozen meals, bread, milk
Wellington Point Girl Guides
Our Mission
Is to empower girls and young women
to grow into confident, self-respecting responsible community member
Our Vision
To be Australia's leading organisation
for girls and young women
in leadership and personal development
At Wellington Point, we are trying to update our Guide Hut with limited funds, man power or equipment. The hut update is a two year project undertaken by two of our eleven year old girl guides as part of their peak achievement award.
Wellsprings for Women
An organisation dedicated to working with vulnerable and disadvantaged women through education, social support and capacity building.
We provide a range of services to assist vulnerable and isolated women. Services included; emergency and food relief, material aid, case management for women impacted by family violence, poverty, homelessness and mental health
Dandenong VIC 3175
Wellways Australia - ACT
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
We work with a diverse range of people living with mental health issues or various disabilities, and their families, friends and carers, to bring about positive change and build good lives in their communities. This can include creating a home, securing a job and building meaningful relationships.
We were established in 1978 by families advocating to improve the services, information and support available to people with mental health issues, their carers, families and communities. Our commitment to advocacy is central to the work we do today, because we know that advocacy opens the door to participation in the community, including employment, housing and relationships.
Phillip ACT 2606
Wellways Australia - Gippsland
Wellways Australia connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.
Wellways Australia - Northern NSW
Wellways offers a wide range of individually tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health, as well as their families, friends and carers. Wellways Lismore provides support within three different programs. Housing Accommodation Support Initiate, A Youth program and Men's Wellbeing Matters -Suicide Prevention
Various locations around Australia
Wellways Australia Limited - Broadmeadows
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Broadmeadows VIC 3047
Wellways Australia Limited - Fairfield
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Fairfield VIC 3078
Wellways Australia Limited - Seymour
Psychosocial Mental health supports
Wellways Australia Limited - Toowoomba
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Toowoomba East QLD 4350
Wellways Australia Limited - Warrnambool
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Warrnambool VIC 3280
WentWest
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, WentWest is focused on addressing both regional and national health challenges. Together with health professionals, partners from both the health and hospital sector and community members, WentWest seeks to identify gaps and commission solutions for better health outcomes.
Werribee Mercy Hospital - Clare Moore
Clare Moore Building is an adult inpatient psychiatric ward. Clare Moore Building has 54 beds and supports people with vast variety of mental health diagnosis.
Wesley Care Finder Service - Port Stephens
Support the vulnerable older person access in-home aged care services and community supports to live life well in their own home.
Wesley Mission - Ashfield NSW
We’re here for you. To help you thrive in your community. To support you through life’s biggest challenges. And to walk alongside you as you set and achieve new goals—no matter how big or small they seem.
Ashfield NSW 2131
Wesley Mission - Care Finder Service - Central Coast NSW
Intensive assistance for aged care support. Support vulnerable older people to access aged care supports and community supports.
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.