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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
Housing Plus - Central West Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service
Our domestic violence services provide support for women and children experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member or someone close to them.
Our comprehensive range of services are provided at no charge and include: safety risk assessment, crisis and transitional accommodation, transport, safety planning, court support, information and referral, case management, community education and support to access victim’s compensation.
Orange NSW 2800
Housing SA
Specifically the Regional Response Team that works with high risk and high needs public housing tenants.
Port Adelaide SA 5015
HUB Community Projects Inc
We provide community legal advice on a range of issues such as family law, domestic violence, youth legal service, and community legal education. We manage the Hub Neighbourhood Centre in Inala which provides community information, advice and referral services as well as a range of activities that support social connectedness in our community.
Inala QLD 4077
Human Nature
Human Nature is a youth mental health service with a mission to empower young people to navigate life’s challenges – transforming trauma and disadvantage into healing and growth.
We do it by listening to young people, meeting them where they are and walking alongside them on their mental health journey for as long as they need us.
We offer free individual and group mental health support programs that take place outside in nature or environments where the young person feels safe to open up. We tailor our sessions to each individual’s needs and we remove barriers such as cost, travel and the stigma associated with accessing support.
Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Services Corporation
Aboriginal Health and Communty service supporting communities from Helensburgh down to Gerroa
Wollongong NSW 2500
Illawarra Women's Health Centre
The Centre provides safe, accessible, appropriate and specialised health and wellbeing services to all women in the Illawarra at little or no cost.
Warilla NSW 2528
Immigrant Women's Support Service
The Immigrant Women's Support Service provided domestic and/or sexual violence support services to a total of 767 women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for the 2018-2019 financial year. In addition, a total of 207 individuals were assisted with emergency relief to alleviate financial distress.
Highgate Hill QLD 4101
Impact for Women Inc.
Impact for Women makes a difference to Victorian women and children fleeing extreme violence at home
Carnegie VIC 3163
Impact Recovery Ltd
Impact Recovery is the only long term supervised residential drug and alcohol recovery service located in Bendigo, providing the opportunity for change and hope for men and women 18+.
Through our services, we seek to support those who are at risk homeless, treat alcohol and other drug misuse, problem gambling issues, mental health issues and other life controlling issues.
In Good Faith Foundation
In Good Faith Foundation has provided leading case management and advocacy services to Survivors, families and communities impacted by institutional abuses for over twenty years. Our services also include research and community education, information forums, community development and survivor support through the Melbourne Victims’ Collective. Our small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers co-ordinate warm referrals for mental health care, legal representation, police liaison, social welfare and pastoral support. We also provide expert consultation, policy and practice development to improving outcomes for Survivors.
Inala Indigenous Health Centre Of Excellence
We are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care service that assists families with food security and escaping domestic violence, We are Government funded but only for our clinical services we don’t receive funding for our community welfare services.
Indigenous Futures Foundation Ltd
Indigenous Futures Foundation (formerly known as Heart Futures) is an Indigenous non-profit charity providing emergency food relief to people in need of all cultural backgrounds.
Our mission is to feed our people and remind them they are loved, belong, and matter.
Indigenous Futures is committed to:
- Rescuing surplus food to feed people in need and help the environment
- Educating the general public and our clients about food waste, nutrition and living a healthier lifestyle
- Engaging with the community to maximise our impact
- Innovative solutions to combat food waste and hunger and mobilise everyday Australians to take meaningful action.
Your generous donations will go to families who are doing it tough and will complement our food support service. Thank you so much for your great support and for sharing the love. It is very much appreciated.
Inner Melbourne Community Legal
Inner Melbourne Community Legal is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides free legal assistance to disadvantaged people in the City of Melbourne area. Our mission is to promote social justice and the health and wellbeing of the community through advocacy, education and casework.
We focus our resources towards helping the most disadvantaged members of the community including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, disability, substance dependency and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Inner North Brisbane Mental Health Services - RBWH Pye House
The Northern Team provides case management services to the northern area of the District (population of approximately 135,000).
Herston QLD 4006
Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc
Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc. is a community based, not-for-profit organisation providing support and accommodation to people who are socially disadvantaged or in crisis. We work in a collaborative and holistic way to achieve positive changes for youth, families and individuals within our community.
Innisfail QLD 4860
Inspire Radio Online Ltd
Inspire Radio is a registered charity that runs a community radio station promoting positive health and wellbeing. We also have a community services arm that supports the local community with crisis relief and employability skills training.
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Connect Plus
IUIH Connect Plus connects clients and their families to a wide range of services and support, which are available over the phone or in person including:
GP services via AMS or mainstream clinics
Birthing, early childhood and family support
IUIH Home Support and other Aged Care community providers including for Regional Assessment Service (RAS) registration and assessment
Allied Health Services i.e. Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Physiotherapy etc.
Social support including counselling, meal services and assistance in linking with housing support
Hospital and home visits to develop connections, assess needs and support discharge transition care
Virtual services to cater for clients needing to quarantine or self-isolate
Transport for medical appointments, medications and shopping
Legal advocacy and support
Cultural support
End of life care support
Various locations around Australia
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Staying Deadly Hub Ipswich
Family health and wellbeing through integrated health and social support services.
Our deadly team works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 15 years and over every day to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. The Staying Deadly Hub provides a community controlled mental health and wellbeing service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, located within the Ipswich region.
Intellectual Disability Rights Service
Support people with intellectual disability fleeing family and domestic violence. IDRS also have Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) and Ability Rights Centre (ARC) which gives free legal advice for people with intellectual disability. ARC also have advocates who support victims of family and domestic violence to be safe and secure.
Ipswich Assist
Ipswich Assist is the registered charity arm of Central Church Ipswich. We are a not-for profit welfare support organisation with a heart to serve the Ipswich community and provide relief to those that are struggling. Each week we help and support over 200 people that are experiencing an abundance of diverse situations whether it be homelessness, domestic violence, ana or critical financial; hardship
We aim to reduce the risks associated with, social isolation, financial stress neglect and abuse related distress and trauma.
Ipswich Hospital - Social Work Team
The Social Work team supports patients with discharge planning, that can include arranging for in-home services in community, support with accommodation, housing application, emergency accommodation, domestic violence, NDIS applications, Emergency Relief, Respite, ACAT referrals for permanent residentials aged care facilities and more.
Ipswich QLD 4305
Islamic Women's Association of Australia
Founded in 1991, IWAA is a distinguished not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to serving communities in need. For over three decades, IWAA has been at the forefront of championing social justice, equality, and empowerment.
Through our diverse range of programs and initiatives, IWAA operates with a steadfast commitment to uplifting vulnerable individuals and marginalised groups.
IWAA is dedicated to serving communities through a diverse array of projects. IWAA has programs in Aged Care, Education and community development, settlements and refugees, NDIS, Salam Cottage Respite care and Salam Safe House DFV Womens Refuge. Salam Safe House, established in 2014, offers a safe haven for survivors of DFV from CALD backgrounds. This refuge not only provides shelter but also empowers survivors with resources and advocacy services to rebuild their lives with courage and resilience.
Springwood QLD 4127
It's the Little Things Community Ltd
It’s the Little Things Community is a charitable organisation that provides nutritious meals and acts of kindness to the vulnerable, displaced and disadvantaged in our community, including women escaping domestic violence, the homeless and those battling mental illness. In doing so, we also provide volunteers with an environment to improve their self-esteem, social interaction, and sense of purpose.
Hawthorn VIC 3122
IUIH - Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program - South Brisbane
A program for first time mums or first opportunity to parent a aboriginal Torres Straight islander baby with education and support through pregnancy and up to bub is 2 years old.
Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation
Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, Land Trust and Cultural Heritage Body holds native title, land, and cultural heritage rights and interests in trust on behalf of Eastern Kuku Yalanji Traditional Bama (people). EKY Bama are the Traditional Owners of the bubu (land) and jalun (sea) stretching along the east coast of Tropical North Queensland from the Mowbray Valley surrounding Port Douglas and the Annan River south of Cooktown.
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.