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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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Life Without Barriers - Geraldton

Life Without Barriers in the Geraldton/Murchison region provides residential and foster care placements for children in care.

Various locations around Australia

T 0429 072 634

W lwb.org.au

Life Without Barriers - Next Step Plus

Next Step Plus supports young people aged 15-25 years who are transitioning or who have transitioned from the care of the Department of Child Safety Queensland to live independently.

Ipswich QLD 4305

W lwb.org.au/

Lifeline - Canberra

Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. For over 47 years Lifeline Canberra has provided the Canberra community with 24/7 crisis support via our local 13 11 14 service. Lifeline Canberra crisis supporters are highly skilled volunteers who listen with care and acceptance, whatever the circumstances and provide support and information to people in need.

Canberra ACT 2601

W lifelinecanberra.org.au/

Lifeline MidCoast

Disaster Recovery
Eclipse (for suicide survivors)
Support after Suicide
Hospital to Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Out of the Shadows
Memorials Services

Lillian Howell Project Inc

The Lillian Howell Project (Lillian's), founded in 1988, is a specialist homelessness service providing medium to long term 24-hour, on-site gender specific supported housing for up to 13 young women and girls from the ages of 13 to 17 years.

Our approach is one that is underpinned by trauma informed care in a safe and secure setting that builds the capacity of the young women through modelling reliable and consistent behaviours. We pride ourselves in setting a benchmark in high quality, relational based care.

Lillian’s allows the young women and girls to re-establish trust and assuredness, supporting them to complete or further their education, gain employment and progress to independent living.

Over time, we have supported many young women - from those escaping family and domestic violence, to those who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect - to heal, flourish and break the cycle of homelessness.

Various locations around Australia

W lillians.org.au

Lily House

Lily House is a supported accommodation services for young women and their infant children who may be homeless, escaping domestic violence or have recovered from addiction.

Lily House also focuses on young, pregnant women requiring assistance. We provide support enabling mums to give birth to their babies in a loving and save environment, aiding them to establish themselves in the community with the basic skills and support needed to raise a child.

Lily House is based on Christian values and a strength-based approach which aims to bring wholeness to women from all walks of life. The in-house program is holistic, person centered and focuses on mental, emotional, spiritual, social and physical health. We offer women the chance to improve their life and the lives of their children.

LINE Wangaratta Inc.

LINE (LGBTQIA+ In the North East) Wangaratta is a volunteer-led not-for-profit charity that coordinates social inclusion programs and events, aims at connection and support, raises awareness in the community, supports services and businesses to be LGBTQIA+ inclusive and has a vision of change in the north east region.

Link and Launch - Bundaberg State High School

Link and Launch is a Department of Education Program that is funded to support year 12 completers to transition into a successful pathway once they graduate High School.

Bundaberg Central QLD 4670

W bundabergshs.eq.edu.au/

Link Wentworth Housing

Provides Community Housing and support across NSW

Also provides Specialist Homelessness Services and Together Home homelessness service and range of other support programs primarily in the Nepean Blue Mountains district

Penrith NSW 2750

T 131421

W linkwentworth.org.au

Lions Club - Cranbourne

non profit. 100% funds raised goes back into community. Lions seek out where there is a need and develop a project to serve that need.
*Youth(mentoring, public speaking, helping schools, Art competition)
*Environment( clean ups,
*Collecting, ( stamps, xrays, cans, glasses,)
*Health (support disability's, eye site testing, skin cancer testing, )
*collect children and teen books to give away free to those in need for free.
* Other ( support farmers need for feed, sight - ride for sight, donations to local needs

Lions Club Nunawading

Lions Clubs are part of community life, in the cities and in the country. Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive Logo, the trademark of our International Association, and the motto 'We Serve'.
Lions Australia is part of an international association, filled with people who are joined by the common desire to make their communities better, by using their creativity, enthusiasm and energy whilst at the same time enjoying friendship and social activities with their fellow Lions.

Little Things For Tiny Tots

Little Things for Tiny Tots supplies essential baby items to WA families in need. Using new and pre-loved donations from the community, our volunteers pack boxes filled with 'little things' such as nappies, wipes, clothing, blankets and books, to assist families as they care for their newborn.

We work in partnership with community welfare & social service agencies to distribute essential baby items across WA.

LiveBetter Monto Community Services

The Monto Neighbourhood Centre is funded by the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy to offer a wide range of support services. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (excluding Public Holidays). Our Objectives are:

• To provide quality, relevant, and current information, referral, and guidance
• To assist communities in discovering better links between the range of existing community and government services
• To provide quality, consistent support for community members within the Monto region and to provide and promote strong family and community relationships.
• To provide services to people regardless of cultural, social, religious, or economic background

Liverpool Women's Health Centre

Liverpool Women’s Health Centre offers
a broad range of client centred, evidence
based, primary and preventative health
care services and programs. These services
aim to improve the health and wellbeing of
women, particularly women experiencing
disadvantage, primarily residing in the
Liverpool Local Government Area.

Liverpool NSW 2170

T 0296013555

W liverpoolwomenshealth.org.au

Lives Lived Well - Logan Family Recovery

AOD Recovery for Families and Individuals

Chambers Flat QLD 4133

W liveslivedwell.org.au

Lives Lived Well - Veteran and Family Wellbeing Hub

The Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub in Caboolture, operated by Lives Lived Well and the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Queensland Branch), is a purpose-built setting that provides social and wellbeing support for veterans and their families.

Whether you need a coffee and a chat, access to wellbeing support, or you want to meet like-minded friends, you’re welcome at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub.

You may be reflecting on your time in-service or you’re navigating the transition into civilian life, or perhaps you’re the family member of someone who has served. Having access to the right supports when you need them can make a real difference to health and wellbeing.

At the Hub, you can:

connect with fellow veterans and veteran families
access integrated and flexible support
meet a skilled and empathetic team with lived experience of veteran life
use wellbeing services available in-person or by phone.

Living & Learning Pakenham Inc.

Living & Learning Pakenham connects with all levels of government and community groups to identify community need and respond by designing new programs and/or by undertaking new projects. We foster partnerships with like-minded entities to deliver outcomes aligned with our mission and vision.

As a ‘Learn Local’ Community College, we provide quality training, education and skill development in a caring, supportive and flexible environment.

Through Neighbourhood House we support and facilitate community development programs and activities with particular emphasis on those that are disadvantaged and/or vulnerable. We promote participation and inclusion in a caring, supportive environment, contributing to the social, cultural development and well-being of individuals and the community.

Through Information, Referral and Support and reduce disadvantage, providing services that contribute to the social development and wellbeing of individuals and the community.

Loch Sport Community House Inc

The Loch Sport Community House provides programs, events and referral services to meet the needs of our community. We facilitate opportunities to get involved, learn new skills and make new connections. We support community members in times of need

Lockyer Community Centre

We operate a Community & Neighbourhood centre that provides a focal point in the community where people can access information, supportive and advisory services. We operate several ongoing programs whilst continually being committed to researching and developing new programs and services to meet the community needs. Our purpose is to provide community members with strategies, skills and knowledge to enhance their self-resilience and enable them to cope with changes in the community, economic and health situations. By equipping our community with such skills this will contribute towards and stronger and more connected community environment. Our aim is to connect and support members of our community.

Loganlea Community Centre

We are a community centre that offers seniors groups, a communal garden. we have women's groups. workshops. food parcels Play Group Kids Club Social activities, Cultural Conversations and many other programs, we have a Hub which offers very reasonably prices clothing etc. to the community we are all inclusive and are open to all the community. Our centre provides a place to socialise, make friends, learn new hobbies and education. We offer a safe place to come and have a coffee and a chat when needed and our centre is very welcoming to all.

Loganlea QLD 4131

W loganleacommunity.org.au/

Lokahi Foundation

The Lokahi Foundation is a charity that focuses on supporting women and children who are or have been victims of domestic or family abuse.
We provide support to enable and empower women to reclaim their lives, achieve a secure environment and improve their personal situation.
Lokahi provide advocacy, information, referrals and support services for our clients.
Our experienced caseworkers deliver ongoing support that is designed to help survivors regain their freedom and independence, with support continuing for as long as each individual needs it.
The service also works closely with other community agencies and organisations to obtain the best possible outcomes for individuals and families.

Various locations around Australia

T 0451800562

E contact@lokahi.org.au

W lokahi.org.au

Lord Somers Camp & Power House

We are a diverse volunteer-led community organisation with a focus on young people, leadership and active participation. We partner with others to develop and deliver challenging experience based programmes which engage with people of all ages, including those most disadvantaged in the community. Our volunteers provide service to the community and we partner with such organisations as SAIL, Very Special Kids and the Mirabel Foundation to provide their clients with respite and connection to the community.

Albert Park VIC 3206

W lscph.org.au/

Lotus Support & Counselling Services Incorporated

Lotus is a NFP operated 100% by volunteers providing support for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage through free / by donation counselling and a myriad of ways via outreach including provision of supplies to make life a bit more comfortable, phones if needed, help to complete forms for Housing / DSP, transport to medical appointments, socialisation, advocacy where needed, opportunity to work off court fines, and more dependent on participant need

Various locations around Australia

T 0491640320

E admin@lotusinc.org.au

W lotusinc.org.au

Lou's Place

Lou’s Place is a women’s daytime community drop-in and crisis service located in Redfern. Our service assists women experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, child protection and criminal justice issues, complex trauma, substance use issues, disability, and mental health conditions. Lou’s Place is a safe place for women and offers a range of free supports, services, and group activities, as well as drop-in and referral assistance where no appointment is necessary. Lou’s Place provides a supportive context for women to tackle life’s challenges by offering services that help them rebuild self–respect, stability, and security in their lives. Our safe environment allows women the opportunity to consider their options, imagine a different life and take steps to build it.

Love in Action Broadford Incorporated

Each week we provide food, toiletries and cleaning goods to homeless and struggling people in our area.
Each Friday our volunteers make up boxes of fruit and vegetables for people who have made an appointment. They come in and choose items from the pantry stock, then take their fresh boxes. These people have been assessed as needy by the Ececutive of Love in Action Broadford. WE ask them to come in as that means they need to get up, get dressed and come into the Centre. Many of these have had their mental health improved as a result and are now volunteering to help us out regularly. If needed, we do deliver-people who are sick, who don't have a car etc. A cup of tea and a sit down with others usually takes place. At times we have items to give out free as well. WE give Easter, Christmas, gifts and supply the children with school stationery. WE do make sure they have connected with other support systems, that their rent taken out of their pension so they don't get behind with rent.

Various locations around Australia

T 0473845808

W facebook.com/groups/110497049644489/

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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