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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
UnitingCare Queensland - Volunteer Experience Team
UnitingCare is a courageous and creative health and community services provider across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Built on compassion, we believe people should experience life in all its fullness. The entire UnitingCare family is here to support you wherever you are and whenever you need us. UnitingCare is proudly represented by ARRCS, BlueCare, Buderim Private Hospital, Lifeline, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, St Stephens Hospital, and The Wesley Hospital.
Volunteer to change lives, yours included.
Our communities are stronger thanks to the generosity of people who put their hand up to help. Whether it's visiting an older person for a cuppa, going on holiday with a person with disability, sorting books at the Lifeline Bookfest or serving in a Lifeline Shop, volunteering brings people together.
UnitingSA
With a long and proud history of building stronger communities, our can-do attitude is dedicated to supporting South Australians.
Founded in 1919, today we assist almost 15,000 people every year across housing, aged care and community services.
Older people, youth, children, families, those living with mental health issues or disability, and people from diverse cultures are just some of the people we work with every day.
University of QLD Union
The UQ student Union, is an independent student led organisation,that is separate from the university. It's main aims are to empower & advocate for students facing hardship while studying to support them to stay engaged in their studies.
The main support branches of the union are firstly, the student leaders who, are the voice for students, listening to issues then campaigning and advocating on behalf of the student body to make change for students at UQ for the better. They do this through social campaigns and creating programs designed to improve support to students.
The other branch is the student advocacy and support team who are a team of professionals who provide targeted, tailored support to individual students who are in crisis. Advocating on their behalf to address educational, social, emotional and psychological issues impacting their lives and studies. They also provide practical support, which help to address issues such as poverty in the form of loans and a foodbank.
Upper Coomera State College
Educational Institution for students from Prep to Year 12
Urapuntja Health Clinic
Remote health clinic supporting Aboriginal homeless and underprivileged in remote community 3.5 hours north east of Alice Springs, known as Sandover.
Uthman's Dream Inc
Locally we have been aiding in the feeding the homeless campaigns, soccer tournaments for the youth of African and other multicultural communities.
Braybrook VIC 3019
Valley Hearts Inc
A Christian faith based group who support and walk with the marginalised in the Fortitude Valley area, assisting with housing & materials needs, faith activities and community meals. Partnering with other groups, eg. Red Cross Jeays Street Community Centre, Wesley Mission Brisbane & SPEAR Ministries to further strengthen and support this community.
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Incorporated is a not for profit organisation on the Gold Coast.
Our Vision is to have the Community Centre become the meeting place of Varsity Lakes, inspiring a sense of community support and social belonging.
Our Values - *We strive to create a welcoming environment that values and celebrates the success of its members
*We acknowledge the importance of friendship building and social networking in developing individual and community vitality
*We strive to recognise and respond to changing community needs and trends through dynamic and innovative programmes
*We value individual contributions of staff and committee members to enhance our service to the wider community
Victims of Crime Assistance League (ACT) Inc
Provides a range of support services to victims of crime, and their family and friends, in the ACT and surrounding regions in NSW.
Services include emotional support, counselling, practical support, and advocacy
Victoria Foundation for Survivors of Torture
Foundation House (The Victoria Foundation for Survivors of Torture) is a politically independent, non profit community organisation. It provides services and support for adults and children from any country who have fled persecution, torture and war-related trauma to find safety in Australia.
Brunswick VIC 3056
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - Dandenong
Vacca provides support for Aboriginals We provide family and child welfare within the Victorian Aboriginal community, to strengthen families and cultural links.
Dandenong VIC 3175
Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Ltd. (VACSAL)
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community development issues as well as being a major provider of extensive services to the Aboriginal community in both the metropolitan and some regional communities. GIVIT services will be utilized in the newly established Local Justice Cultural and Therapeutic program where Koori individuals under correctional orders or at risk of reoffending will be provided essential life skills through culturally sensitive activities and camps. These include arts and crafts workshops, yarning circles, storytelling and more. Items for basic self care and sanitation will be provided to the individuals to assist with their personal lives.
Village Connect
Is a Pasifika Holistic Health Hub in Logan City. Our aspiration is to see our Pasifika families flourish in Australia through the delivery of holistic supported services. We currently run Pasifika Maternity Hub for Maori and Pasifika mums and their families. Run playgroup for parents and their babies. We run and Men's and Women's group alternating week. Programme for Youth, Elderly group called 3G meeting weekly. We run programmes of addiction, mental health etc
VincentCare Victoria - Ozanam House
Ozanam House is a crisis accommodation service for homeless men and women in North Melbourne. It also consists of a homelessness resource centre known as HRC which is open to all people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage in the community.
North Melbourne VIC 3051
Vincentcare Victoria - Women's Early Intervention Program
Vincentcare is a large homelessness organisation that has many different programs. It acts as a Crisis Accommodation, a Homelessness Resource Centre, Case Management Support and includes a unique Women's Early Intervention Program. Based in North Melbourne Vic
Volunteering and Contact ACT
Volunteering and Contact ACT is the peak body for
volunteering and community information. We drive policy,
and advocate for our members and stakeholders as part of
a national network. We are an active link between people,
organisations and government.
Canberra ACT 2601
Waalitj Foundation - Onslow Family Support Program
The Onslow Family Support Program is aimed at Aboriginal families in Onslow and the Bindi Bindi community with the primary focus of improving school attendance and capacity in parents and caregivers.
Local mentors work with the community and local services to provide support to overcome any barriers that may prevent children from regular school attendance. Intensive mentoring is provided to families and covers support for establishing routines, school pick-ups, dealing with departmental agencies, paperwork and medical issues.
Onslow WA 6710
Walk With Us
We are a friendly group of passionate and proactive people who share a common goal to work amongst the Gold Coast community, supporting the homeless, disadvantaged, youth, lonely, domestic violence and sufferers of mental health.
We are a mixed bunch who has come from a wide range of backgrounds, each with our own story to tell and genuine motivation to help others. We understand how quickly and unexpectedly lives can change and how easy it is to fall on tough times.
Wanniassa School
Wanniassa School is a P-10 school in the Tuggeranong Valley. Our school is committed to giving students the chance to be successful learners and citizens of the future. Our school has developed a strong reputation for encouraging families as partners in learning where students are able to learn and play within safe, caring and stable pastural care structures.
Wanslea Family Services Inc
Wanslea is a not for profit, community service organisation that has operated in Western Australia since 1943 providing services to children and families.
Our programs include but are not limited to:
* Out of Home Care (foster care, leaving care, Transition Into Adulthood for 15 - 18 yr olds who are leaving state care)
* Grandcare - support for grandparents who have the full time responsibility for their grandchildren
* Family Services (parenting programs to support vulnerable families, reunification of children in foster care, COPMI - support for children of parents who have a mental illness,
* Regional programs that support families to parent well, the Indigenous Advancement Strategy that is a school readiness program supporting Aboriginal children to be better equipped for school
* Child and Parent Centre, Albany
* In Home Care
* Family Day Care.
Scarborough WA 6019
Wanyanyakem Taam Early Learning Centre
Early Learning, getting ready for school program. Supporting parents for work.
Waroona Community Resource Centre/Family Support Service
Economic, Social and Community Development, including social services, Family Support Services, Emergency Relief provided to residents in Shire of Waroona and surrounding areas.
Waroona WA 6215
Watson Road State School Community Hub
Our Community Hub supports both the school and wider communities, particularly refugees. We run classes, support groups, activities, as well as providing individual support and referrals, such as food hampers, financial and housing, counselling and family intervention etc.
Waverley Action for Youth Services
One Stop Shop service for young people 9-25 years old and their families. Services include case management, counselling, education and training programs, recreation programs, health clinics.
WAYS provides multidisciplinary wrap around services for young people and their
families such as counselling, case management, drop in recreation and allied health
support . We have successfully supported our clients to meaningfully manage issues
relating to homelessness, family conflict, school refusal, a range of mental health
issues, drug and alcohol concerns and connecting clients to additional support
services. WAYS has a non fee paying alternate high school which provides a safe and
supportive setting for students to complete their schooling, WAYS also has a specialist
youth RTO for at risk students who wish to pursue vocational pathways to employment.
Bondi NSW 2026
We Care Connect
We provide a wide range of care and safety children's items to disadvantaged families across the NSW Central Coast and Hunter. We collect community donations of pre-loved children’s clothing and good quality baby items and give them to families in need.
Professional case workers from community centres and family support agencies send us individual requests for the families they are helping. Our volunteers prepare support packages tailored to the family’s needs. Support can include clothes, nappies, bedding, cots, prams, car seats, toys, books and other essential items that families of young children need.
The simple act of giving to those families who need a helping hand is at the very heart of everything we do.
Various locations around Australia
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.
