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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
Quantum Support Services - East Bairnsdale Community Hub
The East Bairnsdale Community Hub is managed by Quantum Support Services, The Hub is located in the heart of East Bairnsdale a predominantly community housing estate. The Hub runs a successful food relief program in the community as well a number of social activities that bring the community together such as community lunches and craft activities. East Bairnsdale has no local services or shops, community members rely on transport to get into Bairnsdale to access services, The East Bairnsdale Hub is a place for all local community members to come and feel safe and feel supported. The Hub supports many families with young children as well as elderly and frail people who live on their own and see the Hub as their place. The Hub operates on very little funding and is supported by donations from Food Bank Victoria and some other smaller donations. We would appreciate any assistance from your organization that could support our community.
Queensland Health - Gatton Hospital
Gatton Hospital provides a range of health services to the individual and their family. At Gatton Hospital we are very individual focused, taking into consideration their unique situation and working closely with their family and friends, with aim to best support the individual meet their needs.
Queensland Health Social Work - Stanthorpe
Social Work works with patients whom are marginalised and need support. They may be homeless, have mental health or substance use issues, they may have chronic disease or illness. they may be outpatients or inpatients. They may be refugees, DV survivors, backpackers, migrants , families or young people.
Queensland Maori Society Incorporated
The Queensland Maori Society Inc was originally established in 1987 to service our people & the communities in which we live by way of providing support & services for a variety of situations ranging from crisis to surviving to thriving. Our passion is maintaining & creating connections with home, with our cultural roots and with our people here in Qld... all within a maori cultural driven framework, while always maintaining respect & support for the first peoples of this land, and all other nations.
Examples of services provided are:
support/liasing/advocating in situations such as - domestic unrest/violence, mental health problems, tenancy issues, court hearings, deportation cases, child safety &/or custody issues, community unrest, elderly needs, youth in the justice system, ill health, funerals
We also provide/host a variety of learning opportunities via workshops, including interactions with other cultures to foster respect & harmony
Events
Where we can help, we will
Bannockburn QLD 4207
Queensland Youth Services Inc. (QYS)
Queensland Youth Services provides a range of programs to support vulnerable and disadvantaged youth in the Townsville region. We support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, are young parents and/or have disengaged early from school and are at risk of long term unemployment. We endeavor to help youth you have had past traumas to transition into adulthood leading safe, healthy and sustainable life styles. QYS is a non-government organisation and registered charity.
Queer Family Inc
Mission Statement
Queer Family aims to reduce social isolation and improve mental wellbeing through the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQIA+
people and allies to connect, build, and strengthen community in the Northern Rivers.
We run Queers on Wheels (meals, meds and other items for people in iso/with covid), QIRP (Queer Information & Referral Project - linking LGBTQIA+ people up with appropriate therapists), various community events across the Northern Rivers.
Various locations around Australia
Quest For Life Foundation
The Quest for Life Foundation provides 5-day residential programs for people who've experienced trauma at its Centre in Bundanoon, NSW as well as workshops in rural, regional and remote Australia during and after natural disasters.
Quest sends teams into communities impacted by natural disasters and offers counselling, massage, group support and stress management techniques. Teams remain in communities for 1 week a month for 3-4 months and refer back to the Centre people who are suffering with post-traumatic stress (PTSD) for the longer in-depth program.
QuIHN - Sunshine Coast
Quihn is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the mental health and well-being of people that use or have used illicit drugs in the past and people that have problems with alcohol, their families , carers and others in the community affected . Quihn also helps people and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and people experiencing mental health issues as well as their children. Quihn has an extensive counselling service and treatment team that is free-of-charge. The team workes one on one or in a group therapy settings depending on their personal needs.
Maroochydore QLD 4558
QuIHN - Townsville
Quihn is a not-for-profit organisation that supports the mental health and well-being of people that use or have used illicit drugs in the past and people that have problems with alcohol, their families , carers and others in the community affected . Quihn also helps people and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and people experiencing mental health issues as well as their children. Quihn has an extensive counselling service and treatment team that is free-of-charge. The team works one on one or in a group therapy settings depending on their personal needs.
Kirwan QLD 4817
RAMHP Hunter New England Local Health District
Rural Adversity Mental Health Program- Connect people to the help they need with mental health and wellbeing in NSW.
Taree NSW 2430
Ranges Community Health - Lilydale Youth Hub
Inspiro is a dedicated community health service. Supporting the Yarra Ranges community to access essential health care including allied health, community mental health and drug and alcohol supports, at low or no cost.
Inspiro also operate the Yarra Ranges community youth space, to meet the social and wellbeing needs of local young people.
Ravenshoe Community Centre
RCC operates 11 full time community programs including Child Care, Community Support, Youth Support, Family Support, Rural and remote Homecare services, Ravenshoe Social Group & Respite, Ravenshoe community Gardens, Ravenshoe Youth Shed, jamies Ministry of food, Be Connectewd Digital Skills and Community Connect Worker.
Raw Potential Canberra
On any given night, an estimated 100 young people in Canberra are homeless. Some “couch-surf” with friends, others face a night on the streets or hidden away in the bushlands. No young person should feel like they have nowhere to go.
Raw Potential (previously YouthCare) actively provides outreach services to young people (12 to 25 years) at risk, in an effort to help those facing homelessness and violence.
We offer after hours support and a non-judgmental approach to helping those in need.
We go out into the community and engage with young people who cannot, or will not, access services, working with them over time to re-connect them to mainstream society.
Reid ACT 2612
Reaching Out In The Inner West Of Melbourne Inc
We are a spiritual group that provide home cooked vegetarian meals, snack packs, tea/coffee/milo/sugar, drinks, non-perishable food items, bread, adult clothing, shows, toiletries, doonas, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags to people experiencing homelessness and those generally struggling. We have provided this service since 2005. What we believe in: we believe in selfless service to anyone in need and treating all with respect, love, compassion and non-judgement. Our motto is “love all, serve all. Help ever, hurt never” when we meet: every monday night at 5.30 pm where we meet: footscray mall (nicholson st) on the benches (not far from the anz bank) funding: has been self funded for years, though now we are reaching out to the community to provide donations. We also stock local pantries and housing commissions with food and drinks. We get end of day produce from aldi, citycare storehouse, coles and other local grocers. Believe in minimising waste and what goes into landfill
Footscray VIC 3011
Real Hope Church Inverell
Real Hope Inverell is a church with a heart for outreach and serving the community around them.
We have provided drought support in the past for farmers. Every year we host a Christmas event in Inverell along with other Inverell Churches to provide free food and entertainment for the Inverell community.
Increasingly, as the economic climate gets tougher, we are providing aid to families in need each week, including fuel and grocery vouchers and helping with funeral expenses.
Various locations around Australia
Red Rose Foundation
The Red Rose Foundation works to end domestic violence deaths including homicide and suicide through supporting victims and their children in high risk domestic violence, training, resources & research
Redcliffe Hospital - Indigenous Hospital Liaison Service
Indigenous Hospital Liaisons at Redcliffe Hospital assist the hospital journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community. We provide culturally appropriate support, advocacy and advice to our Indigenous patients and support their return to the community.
Redcliffe QLD 4020
Redland Community Centre Inc.
Redland Community Centre is a non-profit community based organisation with offices in Cleveland and Capalaba. We are endorsed by the federal government as a public benevolent institution and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC).
The Centre generally provides services to people in the suburbs of the Redland City Council area, including the Bay Islands, and the Brisbane suburbs of Wynnum/Manly.
The Centre supports the community through a number of valuable “one stop shop” community focused services including:
an Emergency Relief program
highly regarded and effective parenting “Focus on Families “ and Toddler Tactics” programs
a variety of family and individual support services
short term generalist and crisis counselling
Redland No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
a variety of courses, activities and programs
access to other agencies that provide services from our Capalaba office
Redlands Centre for Women Inc.
The Redlands Centre for Women (RCW) was founded by Katrina Beutel and incorporated in 2011 as a not for profit organisation.
RCW is run by a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers. We strive to provide opportunities for women in the Redlands area to be empowered, educated and connected.
Our main focus is to provide pamper gifts and programs to women of all ages living in the Redlands.
Presently we undertake the following core initiatives:
The giving of Pink Pamper Packs to those struggling through a difficult time
The giving of Nurture Boxes to all women whom birth at the Redlands Hospital
Young Parents Connect group for first time young mums aged 15-21
‘Live your Best Life’ 5 week self-development program
Topic Nights
Coffee & Chat sessions
Annual International Women’s Day High Tea
OUR VISION
Women of all ages in the Redlands are empowered and supported to live positive, connected and fulfilling lives.
Cleveland QLD 4163
Regional Alliance West
Not for Profit who provide supports to community members who are suffering hardship. We offer the following services:
Community Legal Centre,
Indigenous Women's Legal Outreach,
Reintegration,
Money Business,
Financial Counselling,
Trauma Counselling,
Homelessness,
Tenant Advocacy,
Emergency Relief.
Rekindling the Spirit Ltd
Health and Wellbeing supports for the Aboriginal community Lismore and surroundings areas. The services
Relationships Australia - Kwinana
Provides Family and Mental Health Support as well as Case management and Advocacy for families.
Kwinana Town Centre WA 6167
Relationships Australia Canberra & Region
Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that supports all people in Australia to maintain safe and respectful relationships: with themselves, their families and their broader communities.
Relationships Australia WA - West Leederville
Provides a range of family and relationships services, including counselling, mediation, dispute resolution, education. https://www.relationshipswa.org.au/
West Leederville WA 6007
Re-Love
Re-Love is an environmental charity that rescues furniture, white goods and technology and distributes directly to people in need. We work with women and children impacted by domestic violence, homelessness, people seeking asylum and indigenous youth and families. Our service is volunteer run, and free to our community.
We re-home 10-15 families every week.
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.