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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.

 

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To access donated items or services through GIVIT, please connect with a support organisation registered with GIVIT that can assess your needs and provide assistance. This organisation can then place a request on GIVIT on your behalf. Click here for more information on how to get support through GIVIT.

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.

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Gold Coast Youth Justice

Supervises young people who are involved with the youth justice system and the Children Courts.

Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

T 0756754200

W wwww.youthjustice.qld.gov.au

Gold Creek School

Gold Creek is a Preschool to Year 10 International Baccalaureate world school offering education across two sites. The school's values have been determined by consultation with students, staff and parents. These are Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty and Safety. The school has a focus on positive education and restorative practice.

Nicholls ACT 2913

W goldcreek.act.edu.au/

Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand - Brimbank

Good Shepherd in Melbourne Victoria is based across several locations. At the Brimbank Office we offer the following services:
- Family Violence case management and support to women and children who are escaping or are at risk of family violence.
- parenting and family support through our Integrated Family Services Program.
- Housing casemanagement, support and advocacy for young people aged between 16 and 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Safe, Strong and Connected. Support and information about family violence and the effects to women incarcerated at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
- School Focused Youth Service. Support, advocacy, interventions and capacity building for 13 schools (primary and secondary) in the Brimbank LGA.
- Building Blocks. Young Mums Playgroup
- Parents Under Pressure and Early Intervention Program. Therapeutic parenting program.

Keilor Downs VIC 3038

W goodshep.org.au

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Gordon Park

Our purpose

To enable fullness of life for women, girls and families experiencing disadvantage.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Marrickville

Good Shepherd is Australia's oldest and longest-running not-for-profit that specifically supports women, girls and families.

Goodna Streetlife Inc

We house and help all homeless and famines in need we run a community relief shop and have a alcohol free bar and restaurant
We are self funded by an op shop

Goodness Enterprises

We are a registered NFP that runs traineeships, a church, a food coop, a conservation area, social housing and a community cafe and a drive in theatre.

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd

Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in family and child wellbeing.

Roma QLD 4455

T 0746230548

W goolburri.rg.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - St George

Provide assistance to families that are at risk or are in the child protection system.
partner with Child Safety to provide this best outcomes for our families.

St George QLD 4487

T 07 46379953

W goolburri.org.au

Goondir Health Services

Goondir Health Services is a non-profit organization. Wewww provide Health as well as Programs, we are located in Dalby, Oakey St George and Chinchilla. We provide Programs to all these communities. I work with the Big Buddy Program which is Participants aged between 12 to 17 we do a lot of cooking programs and provide personal items for the children that are in need most of the time. Wandir Gundi is a playgroup which young mothers can go CDP is cultural group where they do paintings and make Aboriginal art works. I also work with the ER Program, which is emergency relief for families, we go to Brisbane once a week and pick up food from Second bite, Fairshare and Foodbank we offer the community food hampers once a week, the numbers have grown over the years. We also help parents getting their children to school supplying books, pencils, bags, and there uniforms any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goondir.org.au/

Gosford Regional Community Services inc.

We are based on the NSW Central Coast, near Gosford. We are a local Neighbourhood organisation that provides a wide range of services and assistance to our local community in times of need. Our Motto is Working Together to Build Resilient Communities. We work in partnership with a range of other like minded organisations.

Gosnells Community Legal Centre

Family Law, Financial Counselling, Tenancy Advocacy, Criminal Injuries Compensation

Gosnells WA 6110

W gosclc.com.au/

Got Your Back Sista

Got Your Back Sista empowers women to thrive after leaving domestic violence. We are focused on providing services within the Hunter, Central Coast and Taree Regions.

1. BEGIN AGAIN PROGRAM - helping women and children setup a safe home by providing furniture, white goods and household items, plus food and personal care items.

2. RISE UP AND THRIVE PROGRAM – consists of workshops and a support group that aims to help women gain the confidence, support and skills to achieve personal goals and/or to re-enter the workforce.

3. STAND TALL SISTA PROGRAM - a women's/teens 10-week Self-Defence course that aims to give women the techniques & skills they need to protect themselves and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.

4. WOW PROGRAM – partnering with TAFE NSW this program provides a pathway to further study and/or employment by teaching basic computer and admin skills.

Goulburn Valley Health

GV Health offers many Not for profit services such as Adult Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services, Child and Adolescences Mental Health. just to name a few.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 03 5832 2322

W gvhealth.org.au

GP Down South - Peel Health Hub

Provide Health program for the community rural & remote in South West and Peel region

Mandurah WA 6210

W gpdownsouth.com.au

GP Down South Manjimup

The organisation is a not-for-profit community service providing health and wellbeing services across the southwest of WA

Manjimup WA 6258

T 0897712260

W gpdownsouth.com.au/

Graham House Community Centre Inc

Graham House Community Centre has for 28 years been providing holistic assistance and nurturing the strengths of individuals and the community to empower them to meet their own needs. We provide emergency relief to people with immediate financial crisis situations, DV work with men by providing an education program that provides participants with information and practical tools which can help to change the values, beliefs and behaviours that support and are at the foundation of the participants use of violence. Family Support and parenting programs for families or individuals, Drought Support for farmers and programs for community members with activities such as Community Forums, Broadband for Seniors, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Book Club, and others that foster a sense of belonging to the community. We also offer Transport Service for people with a frailty that prevents them using conventional private or public transport and are transport disadvantaged and social support.

Murgon QLD 4605

W grahamhouse.org.au

Grampians Community Health

Grampians Community Health is based in the Grampians - Wimmera region of western Victoria. Over 200 staff provide counselling and support services, specialising in aged, NDIS, disability, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, family violence, counselling, health promotion, chronic disease management and youth services.

Stawell VIC 3380

T 0353587400

E gch@gch.org.au

W gch.org.au/

Grampians Health Ballarat

Grampians Health Ballarat is the main public referral health service to the Grampians region of Victoria, with a catchment population of over 250,000 people. A teaching, training and research provider, we deliver care across all health settings, including: in home, community programs, aged care and all hospital admissions.

Ballarat VIC 3350

T 0353204000

W bhs.org.au/

Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre

The organisation has been in operation since 1986 and is funded under a range of programs by the Queensland Department of Communities & the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to conduct the following activities:

Support people in crisis
Provide quality community resources, information and referral
Assess community needs, initiate, facilitate and sponsor projects
Auspice community groups and support volunteers
Liaise and network with business, government and non-government agencies and services at local, regional, State and national levels in pursuit of the organisation’s objectives.

Stanthorpe QLD 4380

W mysd.com.au/cds

Greater Shepparton Lighthouse

Greater Shepparton Lighthouse was created in response to community concern about poor outcomes and persistent disadvantage and in 2014 was established to activate the whole community to wrap around and support our young people to realise their full potential and thrive.

Lighthouse is using an army of volunteers, data, collaboration, innovation and system thinking to support children every step of their trajectory, from conception to career.

We start by listening deeply, carefully unpacking the issues impacting on young people and their families and co-designing unique local solutions. Lighthouse taps into and aligns resources within our community and beyond to address issues such as social isolation, disadvantage and poor school engagement with a focus on the most pressing need such as food and safe spaces. It’s hard to learn if you are hungry. We also play a strong role in advocacy, lobbying, coordinating, partnering and delivering initiatives.

Kialla VIC 3631

W gslp.com.au

Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service

Provides a range of primary health services and mental health/social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities within the Western Riverina region of NSW. Target groups are all Aboriginal people and their families living within our service area, with specific programs for youth, Elders, Stolen Generation (Social & Emotional Wellbeing), Substance addiction, allied health and primary health care.

Griffith NSW 2680

T 0269620025

W griffithams.org.au

Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation

Gugan Gulwan is an Aboriginal youth centre located in the ACT suburb of Wanniassa that provides programs and services across the ACT and surrounding region. Gugan Gulwan works within the community through a range of programs/services including case management that go well beyond the services provided by most youth centres. They include a Drug and Alcohol program, a Child, Youth and Family Support Program, Reconnect Program to support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Gugan Gulwan gives support to parents and the family unit, focusing on skills development for young people.

Wanniassa ACT 2903

T 0262968900

W gugan-gulwan.com.au

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative ltd

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd is an independent community based not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that was founded by a group of volunteers from the local Aboriginal community of the Victorian South West region in 1979. From humble beginnings to long-term vision of our community has driven the organisation as the primary provider of social, health and cultural services in our region.

Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Provides long Term Indigenous housing, State and Federal government agencies services to the Cooktown, Wujal Wujal, Lakeland and Hopevale communities. Human services, a healing house, Men's Shed and an Enterprise Arm, Regards Greg

Cooktown QLD 4895

T 0740695412

W gungarde.com

Frequently asked questions

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.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

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.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

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.

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