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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
The Salvation Army - Family Accommodation Program
Family Accommodation Program
Providing safe, stable and supported accommodation for up to 24 months, for families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This program is based on an outreach model, providing minimum of monthly home visits to families engaged in the program. The families are engaged in intensive case management, aimed to identify and address issues contributing to their homelessness experience and support positive change.
Each family is provided with;
- Intensive case management
- Psycho-social support
- Personal development programs
- Support with education, training and employment
- Referrals, advocacy and information
The Family Accommodation Program works in partnership with Salvation Army Housing to provide affordable accommodation within Balga and surrounding suburbs for a up to 24 months.
Upon entering the program, families are provided with weekly home visits to support the family to settle into their new community.
The Salvation Army - Foster House
Homelessness services providing accommodation to vulnerable men, women and children
Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Salvation Army - Goodna
We aim to provide a variety of meaningful pathways through which every member of our community can experience freedom whether in the physical, emotional, social, or spiritual aspects of their life. Our community centre has a range of Salvation Army services including Salvos Legal Humanitarian, alternative education programs, traineeships, volunteering opportunities and individual support including case management, homelessness and accommodation enquries and welfare/emergency relief.
Goodna QLD 4300
The Salvation Army - Homeless Service Murrumbidgee
We provide access to Crisis Accommodation for Men, Women, and families, as well as women & Children, fleeing DV across Griffith & Leeton, and outreach services to Narrandera & West Wyalong, and all communities in between. We provide Case Management, Early Intervention, Rapid Rehousing and much more.
The Salvation Army - Liverpool
Emergency Relief, food hampers, Gift Cards, Financial Counselling, Food Service, Case Management.
The Salvation Army - Mandurah
Community Support Services, Emergency relief, Case management, financial counselling, advocacy and support.
Greenfields WA 6210
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/western-australia/w063/mandurah-corps/
The Salvation Army - McCombe House
We work with homeless women and children, and women and children escaping domestic violence in Hobart.
McCombe House provides supported emergency accommodation for single women and women with children escaping domestic violence and homelessness. McCombe House is a 6 – 8 week safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children from all cultures and backgrounds.
Various locations around Australia
E mccombe.house@salvationarmy.org.au
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/tasmania/social-support-services/domestic-violence/
The Salvation Army - Merri-bek
The Salvation Army Merri-bek works with members of the community in need providing practical and financial support, along with many other services.
Coburg North VIC 3058
The Salvation Army - Mobile Support
Outreach based support for people in the community in areas such as housing support and advocacy, community engagement, accessing health services, tenancy and living skills, budgeting and goal setting, linking with legal and financial services.
The Salvation Army - Oasis Youth Support Network Surry Hills
Oasis Youth Support Network in Surry Hills, works with vulnerable young people between 12-24 and has a range of different programs on offer. This includes housing (crisis and transitional accommodation), Outreach case management, counselling and group programs, therapeutics (psychologists, street media program) and chaplaincy.
Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Salvation Army - Queanbeyan
Religious organisation who offers support and assistance to members of our community who are in need.
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/aquc/queanbeyan-corps/
The Salvation Army - Rural Chaplain Service, NSW
Rural chaplains can visit you and provide emotional, spiritual and/or physical help. From practical support on the farm, to sitting down for a cuppa and a chat, our chaplains want to lend a hand. It doesn't matter how remote or isolated, our Outback Flying Services enable us to travel far and wide.
Dubbo NSW 2830
The Salvation Army - Samaritan Women and Children Services (SWACS)
SWACS supports women/women with children experiencing homelessness or at risk due to domestic and family violence, mental illness, drug and alcohol issues and affordability /poverty. SWACS offers supported accommodation and case management to help clients exit out of the homelessness cycle and into independent living in the community.
Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Salvation Army - Spring Hill Homelessness Services
The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. As part of the big picture, we are involved in addressing national issues and advocating for the vulnerable and marginalised. At the same time, we also minster to communities at a personal level, bringing hope and help to individuals who need it.
We do this through providing support such as: crisis accommodation and housing support, supported accommodation, financial counselling, welfare assistance, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, employment support, and disaster relief.
The Salvation Army Homelessness Services include accommodation, case management, assertive outreach support, financial assistance, together with connection and referral to other specialist services. Our holistic service aims to address the underlying issues to homelessness.
The Salvation Army - Still Waters
Still Waters provide immediate temporary supported accommodation for women, and women with accompanying children.
Southport QLD 4215
The Salvation Army - Toukley Family Store
Selling items to raise money for the work of the Salvation Army. We run a local soup kitchen and food assistance program along with a craft and activity centre. We work with clients needing assistance, disadvantaged people, the homeless, victims of domestic violence and those struggling with addiction.
The Salvation Army - Western Metro
The Salvation Amry is a hub location for Homelessness, family violence, AOD and other childrens programs.
The Salvation Army - Westernport Mission Centre
Salvation Army Mission Centre based in Hastings, Victoria and we help about 70-100 clients a week with food and clothing and essential needs like toiletries etc. We also support Rough Sleepers who are homeless and Domestic Violence Families.
The Salvation Army North Western Homelessness
Provides support to Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness people in Western Metro in Melbourne. We have many provides who provide case management, initial assessment and planning.
Sunshine VIC 3020
The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference Ltd
The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference Ltd, is committed to providing relief in diverse ways to the following peoples:
Women at risk of domestic violence and incarceration.
Children at risk of domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.
Various locations around Australia
The Shack Community Centre
The Shack is a drop in centre which is manned by a terrific bunch of volunteers for just over 20yrs who are happy to assist an individual or a family, what ever the need. We are open Mon, Wed, Friday with access to a hot shower which includes a fresh towel and toiletries. Breakfast is served at 7am and lunch at 12noon sharp. With our friends having access to other services such as Orange Sky laundry, Sunny Street Medical, Oz Harvest, Homeless Health Outreach Team (mental health) and phone service available to contact Housing, Centrelink and many more support services. With invitations to local schools to share about The Shack and the effects of homelessness, drug and alcohol and other substances in our society today. The Shack is "A part of the Solution"
The Shed of Hope Inc.
A registered charity providing free sheds and other services to those impacted by the Bush Fires as well as disadvantaged, homeless, at-risk and needy people. The Shed of Hope Inc was started after the 2019 February Tabulam Bush Fires by Tabulam local Christian, Greg Dollin (Also local volunteer with the SES and RFS).
The Shed of Hope Inc builds a FREE 6x3m shed on properties that were affected by bush-fires, free of charge, (partly or non-insured properties) built by donations and volunteers to help give the owner somewhere to start from again. The sheds are 3 sided and include a 1000L IBC tank and sink as well as supply ongoing daily needs to improve the living conditions of those effected by fires.
We also work with community food pantries, housing groups, and others with-in our community to assist at-risk people, homeles,s etc..
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School Parents and Citizens Association
The Parents & Citizens association supports our school to create teaching and learning environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful.
The P & C enables parents to learn about school policies and programs, giving them the opportunity to be more involved in the way the school community is shaped, financial decisions & policies.
We assist the school by fund raising and supporting projects like school sports days etc.. by providing extra volunteers to help to run activities.
We also assist the school to become more engaged in the community!
Tenterfield has endured many years of drought, bushfires, contamination of the towns drinking water & now is dealing with the loss of work for our parents & businesses due to the effect the Corona Virus is having on our small community. Being situated so close to the Qld boarder means visitors / tourists have not been visiting our town as frequently as they had in the past.
Fund raising this year has been non existent however we can not allow this issue to stop us from providing our students with the best possible outcomes for 2020.
The Sixth Child
We support disadvantaged children and youth.
Our work spans many areas including educational resources, health and recreation programs, cultural outreach, social justice advocacy and disaster relief, with an overarching focus on providing targeted help for the specific needs within a community. In this way, we are able to make a real and direct impact on young lives.
With so many factors impacting families, especially the Covid Pandemic, we are finding more and more children in need of support.
The Smith Family - ACT
The Smith Family is a children's charity providing education and materials to disadvantaged children around Australia.
Woden ACT 2606
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.
