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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
Act for Kids - ISP
The Act for Kids ISP Program works in partnership with the Department of Child Safety and other child protection services to provide holistic trauma-informed support to children in the child protection system.
Wooloowin QLD 4030
Act for Kids - Mackay
Family and Child Connect
Family and Child Connect can help with a range of family and parenting challenges. We’ll talk with you about your situation and work out the type of support you might find helpful.
We can connect you to local services that can help with:
managing your child’s behaviour (e.g. skipping school, running away from home, homework, tantrums)
building better family relationships
stopping any violence at home
budgeting and managing money
alcohol, drug or gambling problems
housing, health care or access to other community or government services.
You can use this service as often as you need. There is no limit and no cost.
Every family is different so when you speak with us you will get advice and support specific to your situation.
Mackay QLD 4740
Act for Kids - Maryborough
Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.
Maryborough QLD 4650
Act for Kids - Rockhampton
Our Purpose
To prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
Our Vision
All kids have a safe and happy childhood, free from abuse and neglect.
Our Values
We are a professional, ethical team who is caring, courageous and collaborative.
The Intensive Family Support program (IFS) is provided in Rockhampton. IFS services are tailored for families that have multiple and complex needs. We can help with:
- addressing issues such as domestic violence, mental health and substance misuse
- developing stronger life skills such as setting routines, budgeting and managing the household
- parenting support and strategies to build positive family relationships
- managing stress to cope with daily pressures
- providing child health and wellbeing resources
- linking clients into services that support child development
- connecting clients with local services, playgroups and other social networks
- supporting families with their cultural needs
- anything else clients are worried about
Berserker QLD 4701
ACT Human Rights Commission
The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT.
The Commission:
- Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.
- Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
- Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
- Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
- Advocates for and supports victims of crime.
ACT Together
ACT Together is a consortium created to provide quality services for children and young people in out-of-home care in the ACT. The requirements for children, young people and their carers varies due to the age groups: new born to 18 year old. Children and young people come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Actors' & Entertainers' Benevolent Fund of Qld Inc.
The ABD QLD support professional performing arts workers in times of crisis.
Our Vision
Where Queensland performing arts professionals turn when in crisis or in need.
Mission Statement
To assist performing arts professionals experiencing hardship.
Afri-Aus Care Inc
Afri-Aus Care is an incorporated community charity organisation founded by Selba-Gondoza Luka in 2015. Located in Springvale South.
Afri-Aus Care consists of a group of diverse professionals who provide support services to migrant people from African and other CALD backgrounds, who are or may be at risk of experiencing complex, diverse, and intersectional issues.
Afri-Aus Care uses the Concept of Ubuntu and the Positive Change Model. We offer intense biopsychosocial and wellbeing risk assessment, engage in casework and counselling, legal/court support, education, training and employment pathways, referral processes to other organizations, mental health support, drug and alcohol diversion services, youth support, domestic violence support and youth crime prevention.
Afri-Aus Care uses a Peer to Peer Restorative Triangle Framework which enables youth to become Positive Change Makers.
Afri-Aus Care is working with the University of Melbourne on a number of research and evaluation projects with the aim of coming up with Evidence-based materials. Please check the link below
https://socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/areia#research
Agape Outreach inc
Agape Outreach Inc is a Christian organisation making a difference in the lives of hurting, broken and disenfranchised people. We show love first in actions and ultimately become one huge family.
Agape looks to be the hands of Jesus through our actions, support and love. We are not affiliated with a church. Agape is run with my heart for Jesus (the founder, Theresa’s) and nothing more. No church services, no praying over meals, no preaching, just love, and action. Volunteers just like clients are welcome from all walks of life and beliefs both churched and unchurched people.
It is up to us, individually to make the decision to help others and then actually do it, without any expectations of return.
We offer, food relief, Case Management, showers and laundry facilities, drug and alcohol programs, psychology, clothing and hot meals to people sleeping rough from Tweed to the Gold Coast.
Aged Care Placement Services
Aged Care Placement Services helps senior Australian's that are experiencing homelessness find affordable rental accommodation. We also help them implement ongoing support services to help them live independently in their homes.
Various locations around Australia
Aitkenvale State School Community Hub
Our Community Hub at Aitkenvale State School is a welcoming place where families from diverse backgrounds, particularly mother with pre-school children, come to connect, share and learn.
Albany Community Legal Centre
We are an independent not for profit community organisation. We provide legal information and advice, Tenant Advocacy and Disability Advocacy. Our services are directed to those community members who would not otherwise be able to access legal and advocacy services.
Albany Youth Support Association
AYSA is an organisation that supports youth from 12-21 years of age who are at risk in the local community.
Young House: An 8 bedroom crisis accommodation facility for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, staffed 24/7.
Albany Youth Outreach / Denmark Youth Outreach: Young people aged between 12 and 18 who are in crisis or experiencing a difficult journey through adolescence can access the support of our qualified youth workers.
Navig8: Assisting young people who have lived in child protection care, foster care or group homes. They are given the tools to live independently in the community.
Reconnect: Assisting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to reconcile with their family within a safe and supportive environment.
Open Access: An after-school program that provides a safe, supportive space where young people can get creative and bring ideas to life three afternoons a week.
Alex Makes Meals
Alex Makes Meals is a food relief kitchen network specialised in delivering the kind of food relief communities need most. By focussing on the local, we're able to deliver food that changes lives to those that need it most.
Alice Springs Baptist Church
We run a kid's club once a fortnight for indigenous kids and their families.
Ciccone NT 0870
Alice Springs Youth Accommodation & Support Services Inc
We are the only youth specific charity in the Northern Territory. We have been a registered charity since 1990. We have 4 shelters and a Drop In Centre.
The ASYASS model has many components focusing on early intervention, brief interventions, intensive case management and life skills development. Our 4 shelters service young people 10 to 24 years of age. We have a Crisis Refuge, a Mums and Bubs Refuge that assists young mothers, a House devoted to Complex needs and Transitional housing. The Drop In centre provides out reach and a number of services including clothing, food and assistance to access school, work and medical facilities.
Alice Springs NT 0870
All Saints Conference St Vincent de Paul - Tumbarumba
Provides welfare and support to those who are experiencing difficult circumstances .Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"
Tumbarumba NSW 2653
Allawah Cottage Gunnedah
Allawah cottage is a safe haven for women, children and pets escaping domestic violence in Gunnedah NSW.
Allawah cottage is a 3-bedroom, 2 bathrooms. cottage with security that can accommodate 2 women and 4 children at time.
Various locations around Australia
ALTRU
Facilitating awareness of the true statistics of poverty living communities, underprivileged youth and homelessness in Australia; We identify and advocate for prevention and solutions to bridge the gap in Government funding. Activate initiatives that deliver on those solutions with the support of our philanthropic community.
Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035
Angel Retreat Foundation Ltd
Provide care packs
End domestic violence and homelessness in Australia
Various locations around Australia
Angels Of Mercy Welfare Services Inc.
Angels of Mercy Welfare Inc. help old and new Migrants and refugees to settle better in their new homeland. Services we provide includes, case work, referral, advocacy consultations, training, material aid etc..
We also support people who need support in time of hardship e.g. clothing, food support, emergency accommodation help etc..
As we are a non government funded organisation and we survive on contributions, we will appreciate any kind support to continue helping more needy people.
Claremont Meadows NSW 2747
Anglican Parish of Byron
We are a religious organisation that works with vulnerable people directly and by supporting other community groups who support those people. We provide food parcels, tents, and other support to people in need.
Anglicare - Canberra
As the social justice arm of the Anglican Church, Anglicare’s mission is to tackle disadvantage, helping children and families break free from the cycle of poverty.
Our work focuses on helping children, young people and families who are homeless or in crisis. We do this through our Survive and Thrive approach.
We also support parents to make sure their children are school ready, and stay engaged with school and post-school training.
Canberra ACT 2601
Anglicare - Cobargo
Providing recovery support to Cobargoand surrounding region after the 2019/20 bushfire emergency.
Anglicare Community Services - Liverpool
We are a hub of various community service programs that includes Family support, family restoration work, Food and Financial assistance, affordable housing for over 55yo, youth work and intensive family preservation
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.