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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
Woodend Neighbourhood House
We are a community based organisation that supports the needs of the Woodend community through programs, activities, events and support options.
We use a community development - strength base approach.
World Wellness Group
Social enterprise not for profit company providing health services for refugees and asylum seekers and migrants
Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd
Our mission, since 1992, is to provide social and economic opportunities to Indigenous people. By building sustainable Indigenous-owned and operated businesses and helping individuals transition into stable employment, we can open up pathways to economic self-determination
Worthy Australia
Worthy Australia is an officially registered charity with ACNC. Our mission is to break the cycle of homelessness for the women and children of Perth, who have been disadvantaged by domestic violence.
Lack of financial independence is a key reason many women and children remain in domestic violence affected homes here in Perth. Many women fleeing domestic violence relationships must leave in brief, opportunistic moments, with nothing but the clothes on their back.
These women then find themselves in refuges or shelters with no money or means to provide for themselves or their children. How do you start again when you have nothing to your name? That's where Worthy Australia comes in. We turn empty houses into homes for women and children who are exiting domestic violence refuges or transitional housing.
By driving donations in Perth's local communities, we source every single item needed to rebuild their lives with love and self worth.
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Provides services and support to the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire community.
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
AOD services Family Support services as well as a Womens refuge
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation - Boorloo Bidee Mia
Boorloo Bidee Mia is a collaboration between the State Government, the City of Perth, Wungening, Noongar Mia Mia, and the countless Community members, staff and service providers who will contribute to ongoing improvement of services and responses that suit the many different needs of the rough sleeping community.
Perth WA 6000
WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Assoc. Inc.
WWILD SVP Association Inc, supports people who have an intellectual disability, and have been a victim of crime, or are at risk of being a victim of crime.
Yahweh House
Safe home for pregnant women and babies
Yea Community House
For the Yea Community House to be a focal resource for the Yea district, delivering activities and services that support and inspire, in an atmosphere where people enjoy taking part.
Yemaya Women's Support Service
We are a specialist family violence service providing medium to long-term counselling and support to women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic/family violence.
We provide a range of services including, one-on-one counselling and support, group programs, information, and referral. An important part of our work is to raise community awareness for Domestic Violence. We believe when people live without violence, everyone has the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Yerrabi Yurwang Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation
Yerrabi provides wholistic services and support to Aboriginal child and families in Canberra.
Yiramalay Studio School
Yiramalay Studio School is a partnership between the Bunuba People and Studio Schools of Australia, and is located on Bunuba country, approximately 80km North of Fitzroy Crossing.
Residential on-country
Learning at Yiramalay Studio School happens from eyes open to eyes shut.
To this end, every member of staff at Yiramalay is considered a member of the teaching staff; everyone has a role to play in facilitating opportunities for learning.
Hands-on learning
The unique context of Yiramalay Studio School provides a wide range of opportunities for students to engage with learning beyond the traditional classroom walls on site and with local community groups and businesses.
Two-way learning
Each Studio School has a partner school, creating opportunities for partner school students to spend time on country learning from their Indigenous friends, and Indigenous students experiencing time living and learning in Melbourne.
Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765
YMCA Cannon Hill Community Centre
We are a Community and Neighbourhood Centre and provide services and supports for all ages and abilities. Our Centre is a safe place where everyone is welcome. Our community services and supports include:
Emergency relief and crisis support - food parcels, clothing, toiletries, blanket, financial assistance with payment of bills, petrol vouchers, prescription medication.
Information and Referral - we link people into other services within the community such as housing, domestic violence and counselling.
Community events and social groups - we hold community events and run social groups to help reduce social isolation and promote connections within the community.
Programs - we run free programs such as a JP service, computer lessons and cooking classes.
We help to create thriving communities and advocate for social justice and human rights for vulnerable members of the community.
Cannon Hill QLD 4170
YMCA Ipswich Senior Campus / Community Centre
Y Schools Queensland provides adjusted educational programs for secondary students who would benefit from an alternative learning environment and a high degree of wrap around well-being support.
Y Schools Queensland focuses on taking the time to provide individualised support for students. Although each campus is based on the same core values, philosophies and frameworks, each individual community requires its own contextualised approach to effectively cater for the unique needs of local environments, cultures, demographics, and employment demands.
YMCA NT Youth and Community Services
Provides case management to youth at risk. One on one support catered to young people’s needs. Outreach to surrounding indigenous communities as well as our greater urban community.
Our main program is an alternative education programs aimed at providing support and guidance for teenagers who have disengaged with school to find them a path for their future that suits them.
We also run various after hours programs and holiday programs so the youth in our community have a safe space to hang out.
YMCA Vocational School - Acacia Ridge
We are a special assistance school senior high school (Years 10-12) for students who have disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school.
Students are referred to us by mainstream schools due to truancy, behaviour, mental health and learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD. Youth service organisations such as Child Safety, Out of Home Care Providers and other youth services also refer young people to us who have disengaged from school. We are a multi-cultural school with numerous Indigenous, Islander, African and Islamic students.
Approx 90% of our young people come from a trauma background often due to DV. 80% of our students have resulting social and emotional disorders, with an additional 20% presenting with cognitive learning issues such ADHD, ASD or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Our goal is to provide our young people with the opportunities they required to be the best versions of themselves so they can gain employment.
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
W ymcabrisbane.org/ymca-vocational-schools-locations/acacia-ridge-campus
YMCA Wynnum Community Centre
We are a Community Neighborhood Centre, recently funded by the government
Wynnum West QLD 4178
Yokai - Healing Our Spirit (WA Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation)
Yokai (WA Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation) supports the social and emotional wellbeing of WA individuals and families adversely affected by policies and practices of separating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children from their families, communities, Country and Culture.
"Yokai" is a Noongar call to action - enough is enough!
It is an innovative approach to healing that is based on Aboriginal culture and collective ways of working. Thousands of years of history behind us;
Yokai is all about History - our long historical connections to this Country, the suffering we have experienced after colonisation and the history we are writing as we confront that past and heal our people.
You Matter (Aus) Ltd
You Matter is a Victorian based charity which supports women and families who have experienced domestic and family violence, through helping to ensure we can provide all that is needed to fully equip their homes with the furniture and household goods necessary to run a functional home.
You Matter works with domestic violence agencies to support their clients once they have secured long-term accommodation. You Matter supports the recovery space in domestic and family violence, aiming to prevent women returning to the abusive situation and enabling them to move on and become contributing members of society once again.
You Matter’s Vision that women and children feel supported to live a safe and happy life within their own homes and their community and your contribution will go towards this.
Young Crisis Accommodation Centre
Specialist Homeless Service supporting Women, Women with children, Men, Youth and families that are fleeing Domestic and Family Violence, Homeless, at risk of Homelessness. Early Intervention / Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, Crisis Accommodation, Post Crisis Support, Complex Needs
Young NSW 2594
yourtown - Deception Bay Family Support Services
yourtown Deception Bay delivers 4 programs for the Deception Bay and Moreton area. Starfish Mental Health program (18yrs and under), Glugor Young Parents (25yrs and under), Expressive Therapy and Communities for Children
Deception Bay QLD 4508
yourtown - Milton
yourtown is a national organisation and registered charity that aims to tackle the issues affecting young people’s lives, including long-term unemployment, mental health issues, and domestic and family violence. Established in 1961, yourtown's mission is to enable young people, especially those who are marginalised and without voice, to improve their quality of life.
Youth Care Pine Rivers Inc
Supported accommodation service for young people
Youth Empowered Towards Independence - YETI
YETI is a youth service working with young people aged 8-25 years living in Far North Queensland.
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.