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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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Mums4Refugees NSW INC

We provide emergency material aid to people seeking asylum

Various locations around Australia

W mums4refugees.org/

Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation

We help Aboriginal people in need of housing, we work to prevent homelessness in Aboriginal communities, we support Aboriginal people to maintain their tenancies, we represent Aboriginal tenants in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal when they have a landlord tenant depute, we are a charity, not for profit Aboriginal corporation, we maintain a gift fund in accordance with the requirements of the income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperatives

The Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is a not-for-profit organisation who provides a diverse range of programs from childcare, kindergarten, health, medical, well being, housing and aged care for the Aboriginal people in Robinvale. Our main focus is on self determination, empowerment and resilience.

Robinvale VIC 3549

T 0350263353

E info@mvac.org.au

W mvac.org.au/

Murrigunyah

Indigenous sexual assault centre, providing support for women and males in the community, provide counselling, referrals, emergency response, training and workshops, court assistance, advocacy, spiritual healing.

Woodridge QLD 4114

W murrigunyah.org.au/

Murwillumbah Community Centre

The Murwillumbah Community Centre Inc (MCC) is a centrally located not-for-profit, community-based organisation which provides a diverse mix of support services and facilities for Murwillumbah and surrounding villages. MCC is committed to the principles of equity, access, participation and community development, and is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for the local community that celebrates diversity and encourages health and wellbeing, social interaction, inter-generational respect, and the sharing of knowledge and positive inclusion.
MCC services include;
- Information, Referral, Advocacy & Support Service
- Emergency Relief Service
- Financial Counselling Service
- Budget Counselling
- Tenancy Support Service
- Homeless support
- Educational / Recreational Programs
- Community Pantry
- Indigenous Family Support
- Indigenous Dance Group & playgroup
- Youth breakfast program
- After school youth group

Murwillumbah NSW 2484

W mccentre.org.au/

My Best Life Australia Ltd

The charity has been created to provide those who are experiencing domestic violence and homelessness a safe place to stay. Our aim is to provide more social and emergency housing for very low income earners and victims of abuse, as well as running programs and activities to help rebuild self esteem.

Naala Djookan Healing Centre

Naala Djookan is a healing centre for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. We offer a variety of wellness activities as well as offering intensive one on one support for women that require more support on their healing journey.

Nairm Marr Djambana Inc

We are a not for profit Aboriginal Community Organisation (Gathering Place). An Aboriginal Gathering Place is a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe space where all Aboriginal people have a sense of belonging. It is a space designed to foster reconciliation and healing, for Aboriginal people as well as non-Aboriginal people, with access to programs and services that strengthen culture and enhance wellbeing.. We provide culturally safe programs and services.

Various locations around Australia

T 0397831521

E manager@djambana.org.au

W djambana.org.au/

Nambour Community Centre Inc.

OUR VISION
To stand beside people as we all work and learn towards a better community.

OUR MISSION
To co-create a better community by working with people in ways that promote and embed equity, opportunity and mutual respect.

Narang Bir-rong

Narang Bir-rong is a not-for-profit Aboriginal foster care agency located in Sydney's western suburbs. We have three programs including: Leaving care, out of home care & family preservation.

Penrith NSW 2750

T 0247614000

W nbac.org.au/

Narellan Community Health Centre - Aboriginal Community Social Work

Community Service works with only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. Vulnerable with complex issues and child protection concerns

National Zakat Foundation

National Zakat Foundation is a ground-breaking initiative which aims to utilise Zakat funds and voluntary donations collected in Australia for the benefit of local, deserving recipients.

Lakemba NSW 2195

T 1300 663 729

E Info@nzf.org.au

W nzf.org.au

NATSIWA (National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Womens Alliance)

We are a national advocacy organisation that supports atsi women and children. We also have charity status that enables us to seek support for women in our community in need of various supports from homelessness to DFSV.

Neami National - Campbelltown North

Specialist mental health and homelessness service

Neami National - Kirwan

The Individual Recovery Support Program provides non-clinical psychosocial services to support consumers to transition back into the community upon release from a correctional facility.

The program provides one-on-one ‘wraparound’ support for up to 12 months post-release, including:

Three months of high intensity support where consumers are supported to address their highest priority needs to facilitate integration back into community.
Nine months of lower intensity support which focuses on the achievement of the individual’s medium to longer term recovery goals.

Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc

Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc is a locally based NFP organisation of 40+ years standing, located on Gumbaynggirr Country and working across Bellingen Shire. Our work with community is multi-dimensional incorporating individual casework support, practical assistance for people experiencing disadvantage and in crisis as well as group activities with children, youth and their families who are vulnerable, doing it tough and/or at risk; and a community development approach that is collaborative, inclusive, locally informed and community driven. Neighbourhood Centre services in Bellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo provide information and referral to other services and support, free counselling service, crisis financial assistance with electricity and Telstra phone vouchers, and material aid - food, personal hygiene supplies and meals. Donated clothing, blankets and tents when available. Backpack beds for people who are homeless when we can afford to buy them.

Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services

NCNS provides local, flexible and responsive social support services to vulnerable communities, families and children in the Penrith LGA. Operating from 3 Neighbourhood Centres and 1 Aboriginal Family Centre - our activities such as Breakfast Clubs, Youth Activities, Aboriginal Cultural programs and child and family services such as playgroups, provide accessible connection points to the service system for families that are most at-risk. Through these high quality and engaging activities, we can develop the trust and relationship to provide more targeted services such as case management, parenting programs and home visiting services to address complex issues of mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic and family violence and child neglect and abuse. Being accessible, consistent and building trusting relationships - we are able to make positive3 interventions at key developmental points to change the life trajectory for children and young people. Our school chaplains work in 3 local schools providing individual and group programs to support child wellbeing. Our Aboriginal Family Centre - Koolyangarra - is an active centre for Aboriginal community and cultural activities. Our Casework team supports up to 60 families at any time - keeping children safe and supporting parents.

South Penrith NSW 2750

W nepeancommunity.org.au

New Children's Pathways

Engages with communities and families to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), caused by trauma, alcohol and or drug use, domestic family violence as examples.
New Childrens Pathways is a charity that works to reduce inequalities and make a positive impact to young people and their families.

New England Family Support Service Inc.

Supporting all families in the New England

New Hope Care

New Hope Care is a registered not-for-profit organisation which exists to bring a hope and a future, to provide relief from poverty, suffering, distress, and misfortune to those around central Brisbane.

We offer services such as:
The King's Table Community Lunch
Clothing, food and emergency assistance
Community bus
Life skills & coaching
Insight Counselling for recovery from abuse
Partner with drug & alcohol rehabilitation program, “Reto to Hope"
Food outreach to hostels & shelters
Referral support for those with homelessness challenges
Partner with recruitment agencies to bring employment to those in need.

New Hope Care is supported by donors and volunteers. They keep our organisation and services going.

New Horizons - Bowral

Our promise is to make a difference by putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We’ve supported tens of thousands of Australians like you to reach their goals through an unmatched range of services and supports.
Whether you need support with daily tasks, to connect with your community or become more independent we’ll work with you to get the most from your supports.

Bowral NSW 2576

T 1300726372

W newhorizons.org.au/

Newcastle Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

The Newcastle Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (NWDVCAS) is a locally based, independent service for women and their children seeking information and help about domestic and family violence and how to get protection from the court.

We have specialist workers to help Aboriginal women, women from multicultural backgrounds, older women and women with disabilities.

We support you during the court process. We work with you, your legal representative and the police to make sure the conditions of your AVO suit your needs.

Nexus Primary Health

Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) is a non-profit organisation that is committed to excellence in the delivery of holistic, accessible, community-based health services that meet quality and safety standards.

Nexus also has an extensive volunteer base that services Murrindindi and Mitchell in meals on wheels, social support and transport.

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council

We are Aboriginal women caring for our communities and their wellbeing through a range of health, social and cultural programs. We are based in remote Central Australia in the cross-border region of WA, SA & NT.

Services include:
- Domestic & Family Violence Service
- Aged & Disability Care
- Ngangkari Traditional Healers
- Youth Service
- Child & Family Wellbeing
- Tjanpi Social Enterprise

Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation

Ngaarda Media offers a platform for Indigenous and Non-indigenous people across the Pilbara to tell their stories through radio, photography and videography. It is dedicated to nurturing and keeping culture strong. Ngaarda Media presents Aboriginal culture in an inspiring and meaningful way, across all digital media, to allow more people to experience the oldest living culture on earth.
Ngaarda Media was originally established as the media element of the Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation’s activities focussed on the preservation, recording and promoting of the culture of the Yindijibarndi people. It now operates as an independent body that is able to promote all the cultural and language groups of the Pilbara region.
Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation is a not for profit organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.(CATSI Act).

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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