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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.

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Anglicare Counselling & Education

Spiritus Family Support Program works in partnership with
families to develop self-reliance, resilience, and independence.
Our services are designed to provide early intervention support
and programs to families experiencing stress due to emotional,
physical, or economic changes. We work with a “whole of family”
approach to assist families in identifying their strengths and work
together to improve those areas which are causing stress.

Buranda QLD 4102

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare CQ - Barcaldine

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Barcaldine QLD 4725

W anglicarecq.org.au

Anglicare CQ - Blackwater

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Blackwater QLD 4717

W anglicarecq.org.au

Anglicare CQ - Emerald

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Emerald QLD 4720

T (07) 4897 0200

W anglicarecq.org.au/

Anglicare CQ - Gladstone

Anglicare central queensland

Gladstone QLD 4680

W anglicarecq.org.au/

Anglicare CQ - Longreach

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Longreach QLD 4730

W anglicarecq.org.au

Anglicare CQ - Rockhampton

AnglicareCQ provides a range of human services in the Central Queensland region, across housing and homelessness services, foster and kinship care and residential care for children and young people with high support needs, mental health, youth, disability, counselling, domestic violence prevention and intervention, and supporting local families.

Rockhampton QLD 4701

W anglicarecq.org.au

Anglicare FFA - Southwest Region

Food and Financial Assistance

Liverpool NSW 2170

W anglicare.org.au/

Anglicare North Coast

Provides a range of community services to disadvantaged persons on the north coast of NSW.

Grafton NSW 2460

W anglicarenorthcoast.org.au/

Anglicare North Queensland - Cairns

Anglicare North Queensland Limited (AnglicareNQ) is based in Cairns and delivers a broad range of human services across north and far north Queensland. Services delivered include housing and homelessness, social and emotional wellbeing and support, out of home care, youth support, public intoxication, pathways to education, training and employment and community support. AnglicareNQ works in partnership with government at local, state and federal levels and the business sector across local to national organisations. AnglicareNQ works with its many partners and collaborators to in the achievement of its mission, "AnglicareNQ through effective delivery of its services strives to achieve social justice for all and provide opportunities for people in need in our community to reach fullness in life in response to Christian faith."
AnglicareNQ supports people within local communities across all age groups. It operates a number of Food Banks with a devoted team of volunteers.

Cairns QLD 4870

W anglicarenq.org.au/

Anglicare NT

Anglicare NT is a local community services organisation that supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice in the Northern Territory.

Anglicare SFS - Sunshine Coast

Anglicare Secondary Family Support Services supporting vulnerable and marginalised children and families to prevent them from entering the child protection system

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Manly

Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, our long history of quality care is reflected through all that we do.

We will continue to connect with people at every stage of their life journey responding with compassion and humility, recognising the uniqueness of all individuals and advocating for the most vulnerable in our community.

Lota QLD 4179

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare SQ - Children and Families - Logan

We are a foster carer agency that recruits, trains, assesses and supports foster carers to care for vulnerable children in the foster care system.

Underwood QLD 4119

W anglicaresq.org.au/

Anglicare Victoria - Broadmeadows

Anglicare Victoria finds solutions for children in need, creates opportunities for young people, and provides tools and support for families to stay together.

Broadmeadows VIC 3047

W anglicarevic.org.au

Anglicare Victoria - Lilydale

Community Services - Family Services, Foster Care, Family Violence, Drug and Alcohol, Youth Services and Emergency Relief

Anglicare WA

AnglicareWA is a not for profit community service organisation. We support people, families and their communities to cope with the challenges of life by building their resilience and capacity. We assist people with relationship issues, financial problems, and housing difficulties. Ultimately, we want our clients to thrive in today’s society.

We work with people from all walks of life – from Kununurra in the north to Albany in the south, from street corners to the halls of Parliament. We seek to influence policy makers and are widely respected for our expertise, leadership and capacity to drive positive and lasting change.

Our philosophy is to support people through each stage of life’s journey. Our services are available to all members of the community and our work is achieved in a spirit of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Western Australians.

East Perth WA 6004

W anglicarewa.org.au/

Anglicare WA - Street Connect

Street Connect is a low barrier outreach service to young people that are sleeping rough, homeless or at risk of homelessness. We provide outreach in the inner city and metro area and case management to young

AnglicareSA

Works with vulnerable customers in all areas of need - NDIS, Housing, Homelessness, Foster care, Aged care, child care, disability, mental health

Arbias

Non for profit organisation based in Victoria and NSW.
Initial Transitional Service (ITS) supporting vulnerable clients leaving custody - assisting them with housing, mental health, drug and alcohol issues and to seek employment/training.

North Strathfield NSW 2137

T 0436919567

E enquiriesNSW@arbias.com.au

W arbias.org.au/

ARC Justice

ARC Justice provides legal help and tenancy advocacy services to people in Central and Northern Victoria. We operate two Community Legal Centres (CLCs), the Loddon Campaspe CLC and Goulburn Valley CLC. Our Housing Justice tenancy program is based in Bendigo and services Central Victoria.

Argyle Community Housing Ltd - Goulburn

"Argyle Housing is a community-managed, not-for-profit, housing organisation. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, sustainable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation and for disadvantaged people who need support in order to maintain independent living. As a community housing service provider we are responsive to local needs and are committed to building sustainable communities in areas of need. We are committed to assisting our clients and their communities to achieve a better future."

Various locations around Australia

T 1300274953

E cssnorth@argylehousing.com.au

W argylehousing.com.au/

Argyle Housing - Southern Highlands

Argyle Housing is a not-for-profit, Community Housing Provider. Our main objective is to provide and manage secure, Social and Affordable Housing for people on low to moderate incomes who would otherwise struggle to find accommodation.

Arising Indigenous Community Development Aid Inc

The small grass roots organization is run by two aboriginal elders who assist their community from Tweed Heads to Grafton.
The service assists:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Adults - aged 25 to under 65
Adults - aged 65 and over
Families
Females
Males
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People in rural/regional/remote communities
Victims of crime (including family violence)
Youth - 15 to under 25
They assist their local community heal and connect with culture and stay out of the statutory child protection system.

Ocean Shores NSW 2483

T 0478100881

E loisjohnson59@yahoo.com

W arisingaid.org/

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service

Provide primary health care, health education, allied health and referral pathways to over 2,000 Aboriginal clients which covers the areas of Inverell, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Ashford, Tingha, Guyra, Armidale, Uralla & Walcha.

Armidale NSW 2350

T 02 6772 5258

W armajun.org.au

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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