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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.

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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.

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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.

Brunswick VIC 3056

T 1300124433

E igff@igff.org.au

W igff.org.au/

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.

Various locations around Australia

E hello@futures.org.au

W futures.org.au

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.

North Melbourne VIC 3051

T 03 93281885

E info@imcl.org.au

W imcl.org.au/

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).

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

W innisfailyouthfamilycare.org

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

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.

Macquarie Fields NSW 2564

T 1300665908

E info@idrs.org.au

W idrs.org.au

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.

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

W iwaa.org.au

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.

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.

Various locations around Australia

T 07 33738526

W anfpp.com.au

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.

Jacaranda Community Centre Inc.

Jacaranda is a not for profit Community organisations with a range of free programs to assist the local community. Classified as an ACCO with 70% Aboriginal Committee and over 51% Aboriginal staff . We run a Domestic Violence Financial Counselling Service and An Aboriginal specific Financial Counselling Outreach Service as well as 3 other financial counselling services. Our outreach extends to the refuges, office s at Armadale , Fremantle, Rockingham. WHFS, Emergency relief either through the ER worker as a one off or through case management if it is to be managed. We have Aboriginal family support and school inclusion program to support Aboriginal children to go to school and support their families. We also have fresh fruit , vegetables and bread on a tuesday. A back to school program with school back packs is available, Christmas hampers and toys. Computer classes, cooking classes, pottery classes, NAIDOC , blankets, Seniors week, disability week depend on the availability of funds.

Jannawi Family Centre

Jannawi is a specialist child protection service that works with families who have experienced or at risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. We primarily work with women and children, although we have had some male clients. Our work centers around the most vulnerable experiencing domestic violence, child abuse and neglect. We support families in raising children free from abuse and trauma.
Our services offer therapy and caser management and support such as court support, housing, Centrelink, and parenting.

Summer Hill NSW 2130

T 029750 0500

W jannawi.org.au

Jenny's Place

Jenny's Place is a not-for-profit community-based service established in Newcastle in 1977.

We provide direct relief and support to women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness (or are at risk of homelessness).

Our passionate team is committed to keeping women and children in our community safe, housed and free from violence. We seek to empower women through honesty, transparency, equality, compassion and decency. We aim to help our clients break the cycle of violence and live secure lives.

Jenny’s Place offers a range of services to women and children. We operate Women and Children’s Crisis Refuge, Single Women’s Crisis Refuge, Supported Transitional Accommodation, Outreach Homelessness Support Program, and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre.

Jesuit Refugee Service

Jesuit Refugee Service works with people seeking asylum and migrants in vulnerable situations. We offer different services such as casework, emergency relief, employment assistance and material aid referrals. We have the finding safety program that specifically supports migrant women who have experienced or at risk of experiencing Gendered based violence. We have school and community engagement, including leadership programs that empower young refugees and people seeking asylum to advocate for their rights.

Jewish Russian Community Soup Kitchen Ltd. (Souper)


Souper Charity offers free, nutritional meals to lonely individuals, those affected by illness and people in difficult financial situations.

In 2018, Souper Kitchen opened its doors in the heart of St Kilda to provide free, home-style meals to people in need in Melbourne including Holocaust survivors, residents of public housing, victims of family violence, isolated community members, people who recently underwent hospitalisation, people living with disabilities, new migrants and those in challenging financial situations.

During the emergency crisis situations including the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, Souper supported the community with regular deliveries of much-needed meals, pantry and grocery items as well as hygiene and household items.

Currently, over 1000 people receive regular support through our food security program, with new requests coming in weekly.

Caulfield North VIC 3161

T 1800613770

E info@souper.org.au

W souper.org.au

Judge Rainbow Memorial Fund Inc

Rainbow Lodge assists men exiting custody. As a transitional house, we take men direct from custody and our program involves a three month residential stay, where clients are required to participate in our AOD program, consisting of counselling, NA meetings and other mandatory groups. Once clients complete their three month stay the hope is that we have been able to obtain housing for them in the community, where we support them as outreach clients for the next two years. When clients transition from onsite into the community, we assist them with obtaining essential items (white goods, cutlery etc) and this can be challenging.

Junaya Family Development services

Junaya Family Development Services (JFDS) is a non-government, community based organisation providing services for families within Blacktown LGA.

JFDS has a number of programs funded by Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) through the Targeted Early Intervention Program.

Our programs work with families to address some of the challenges that can make caring for kids and managing a family difficult. All of our programs aim to strengthen families with the skills, knowledge, resources and opportunities that help provide children and young people with safe and thriving environments where they can grow and develop to reach their potential.

Blacktown NSW 2148

T 0296213922

E info@junaya.org.au

W junaya.org.au/

Junction Support Services

Junction provides out of home care services for young people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, and are currently being managed by the child protection system.

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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