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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
Share & Care Community Services Group Inc - WA
We are a Not For Profit Organisation that sponsors Health, Welfare and Family Services to regional communities. Founded in 1975 by a concerned group of community members in the town of Northam, the Share and Care organisation today has grown to provide 23 various services, and covers 250,000 square kilometres of the Coastal, Wheatbelt and Upper Great Southern areas.
Share the Dignity
In 2015, Share the Dignity was founded identifying there was a genuine need to provide vulnerable women in our community with essential sanitary products. It was reported that these women are often forced to choose between buying food to eat, or buying expensive sanitary items to get through their periods. Women and children, either homeless or in shelters, were having to clean themselves in public toilets and use paper towels to create makeshift sanitary pads. This is not, and should never be okay. From a grassroots local community initiative to a national charity, Share the Dignity has struck a chord with the Australian public and continues to evolve in order to provide for the needs of at-risk women and children.
Our programs include:
• Bi-annual Dignity Collection Drives, ‘It’s in the Bag’ Christmas Drive, Pinkbox Dignity Vending Machines, DigniTEA High Tea Fundraising events, Handbags with Heart Social Enterprise, Move4Dignity Fundraising events and Indigenous Menstrual Health education programs.
Share the Dignity continues to grow with the support of passionate volunteers and the generosity of Australian businesses, ensuring that everyone is afforded the dignity in life that many of us take for granted.
Sheltered By Grace
Assit people in need with supported accommodation.
Primarily focusing on mental illness
Waterford QLD 4133
Shepparton Foodshare
Shepparton Foodshare rescues and receives donations of food to redistribute for free to those in ‘necessitous circumstances’ in the Goulburn Valley and beyond.
On average more than 350,000 kilograms of food is distributed to registered emergency relief agencies, schools, community meals programs and churches annually to support individuals, children, homeless, people from our culturally and linguistically diverse community, including new arrivals and refugees.
Foodshare stores the food according to regulation guidelines to extend the shelf life of the donated/rescued food to then provide nutritious food and prevent edible food entering landfill as waste.
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Information and referral
Assisting people to find information and support in response to specific concerns.
Housing service
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre delivers a Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS)
Support and advocacy
Assisting individuals and families to cope with difficult and stressful life situations. Mutual support through self help groups
SHINE for Kids
SHINE for Kids has 40 years’ experience delivering programs and services to children and young people affected by the criminal justice system.
Children with a parent in prison are the invisible victims of crime. They experience significant psychological and emotional trauma, isolation, bullying, poverty, homelessness and fragmentation of care, education and family support.
Nationally, SHINE delivers programs in 32 correctional centres and provides community programs in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC and WA.
SHINE for Kids is the leading organisation and the only national charity supporting children with a parent in prison.
Shire Salvos
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus by:
-Caring for people
-Creating faith pathways
-Building healthy communities
-Working for justice
Shire Salvos provides faith and connection groups and social support services such as: emergency relief, hampers and One Meal, transitional housing, Moneycare financial counselling, Reconnect, Doorways Case Work, Drive4Life program, You're the Boss program, Alochol and Other Drugs Case Management and Salvos Stores.
Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network Inc
The Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network (SSPAN) is a network of representatives from the Shoalhaven community. We work closely with the community to raise awareness of suicide; promote recovery from mental illness; and build individual and community resilience; with the aim of reducing the impact of suicide in the Shoalhaven. We support vulnerable people and communities by connecting with compassion and kindness to build stronger pathways to care.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Melbourne
Yes, Swaminarayan Charities (Charity arm of the Temple) has always played an impactful role when it comes to providing relief aid to the less fortunate in our community all around Melbourne. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have very generously, with the support of our volunteers and private donors, provided 1,750food packages and over 800 daily freshly cooked hot meals. We have continued to support our Temple community mentally and socially by successfully running online prayers and engaging activities catering for all age groups. The community have been very appreciative and supportive in all endeavors including the relief assistance initiatives.
Silver Bridle Action Group Inc
Silver Bridle Action Group Inc runs the Molendinar Community Centre also known at the Lynne Richardson Community Centre located at Molendinar and have been providing several programs such as the Community Foodbank, Free after school care, social support for seniors through programs such as chess, light exercises and call in program. The after hours school care is provided for children in disadvantaged families for free activities at the centre including homework assitance, play and outside excursions.
Silverchain - Palliative Care Service
Our palliative care service is focused on what's important to you, helping you achieve the best quality of life possible. We understand that when someone has a life-limiting condition, it can be tough on family and loved ones, so our service includes care for your health as well as providing a support system for you and your family.
Our aim is to assist you in your own home with regular visits to support your decision-making in relation to your care, promote wellbeing, manage any troubling symptoms and help you and your family to focus on what's important to you all.
Seven Hills NSW 2147
Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Information/Advice/Referrals, Free clothing, meals, fruit/veg/bread, intensive support for at risk families, homeless, Indigenous, food support, EAPA vouchers, free showers and laundry facilities, free social activities
Singleton NSW 2330
Sisters Inside Inc - Brisbane
Established in 1992, Sisters Inside is an independent community organisation based in Queensland, which advocates for the collective human rights of women and girls in prison, and their families, and provides services to address their individual needs.
Sisters of Charity Community Care - Downs & West Community Support
Downs & West Community Support (DWCS), a ministry of Sisters of Charity Community Care Ltd (SCCC), offers encouragement, discreet and personalised assistance to farming families and their communities in Southern Queensland who are severely affected by climatic conditions or family matters beyond their control.
We are motivated by a sense of responsibility to provide compassionate care and to share our resources as far as possible.
SCCC Ltd is a not-for-profit Registered Charity and DWCS is dedicated to supporting our farming families and their rural communities. DWCS is funded by the people for the people.
Smart 2 Ask for Help and Information
An annual Community Expo to help people in need and those who are doing it tough connect with organisations and local people who can provide help, information, referral or support and make sure people are receiving their entitlements. Recycled clothes, toys, household and personal goods and personal care packages given to those in need. This is a project of the Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch Inc. (Bunbury) also an annual event that has raised funds for 98 not for profit community organisations so far, achieve projects they know are greatly needed.
Smyl Community Services
Education of minority groups, with main cohorts of single parents - most with DV history. SMYL helps people and local communities to make a positive change for their future. We provide personal support, counselling, mentoring, advocacy and referral services in Perth and towns and communities throughout regional and remote WA.
Bunbury WA 6230
Snowy Valleys Council
The Snowy Valleys Council is a local government area located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. This area was formed in 2016 from the merger of the Tumut Shire with the neighbouring Tumbarumba Shire.
Social Futures
For more than 46 years Social Futures has been creating positive social change. As a regionally based community services provider we are experts in tailoring programs to fit our diverse local communities.
We are a regional leader and work alongside our partner organisations to strengthen and build capacity and collaboration within the community sector.
Our vision
Thriving people, strong communities.
Our purpose
To achieve positive social change in our communities
Society of St Vincent de Paul - Holy Spirit Parish (St Clair NSW)
The local Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, covering St Clair, Colyton, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek
Society of St Vincent de Paul - St Padre Pio Parish Glenmore Park
Propagation of Faith
Soupzon Through Grace Inc.
Public Benevolent charity feeding the homeless and those vulnerable in the community with free meals and distribution of donated groceries
South Coastal Health and Community Services
Community health services including, mental health services, clinical health services, parenting support etc.
South Eastern Community Connect
South Eastern Community Connect contributes significantly in supporting the community through organizing and facilitating programs which are in line with its values of fostering independence, belonging and wellbeing for the community. At present, the team at South Eastern Community Connect provide aged and reablement services, family services, and opportunities for education and social recreation.
The SECC Hub in Mascot offers a variety of Community Programs, has Playgroups for 0-5year old's, a Toy Library and Education and Skills Training for Parents.
We offer Case Management to the following groups:
- Domestic and Family Violence Survivors
- Parents and their children (0-8years)
- Young People (12-25years) and their families
We also have The Peoples Pantry which supports individuals and families who are doing it tough with food hampers and other essential items.
South Gippsland Shire Council
Local Government providing services to South Gippsland residents and visitors.
Leongatha North VIC 3953
South Lake Ottey Family & Neighbourhood Centre
Community Centre offering activities, workshops including weekly Emergency Relief Service, community breakfast, advocacy and referrals.
https://otteycentre.org/
South Lake WA 6164
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.
