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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
Calvary Care
Supporting and caring for people/families in need with Care Bags (groceries / meals / hygiene packs men/women / toys for kids in hospitals / baby bundles), mental health support, domestic violence support , general care.
Campbell Page - Mogo Aboriginal Preschool
Campbell Page is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation delivering a range of employment, community and commercial services.
Cana Communities Inc
We foster dignity, hope and belonging to people who fall through the cracks of society by offering companionship. We are 45 years old, we are 98% volunteer run and don't take government funding. We have 3 residential homes in Sydney and Fremantle and a social enterprise at Orchard Hills. We work closely with the drug and alcohol program at Parklee prison.
Canberra Health Services - Enhanced Health Services
The Enhanced Health Service of WYCCHP encompasses four services: the Early Family Support Service (EFSS), Child and Family Health Service (CFHS), Developmental Paediatric and Child Protection Medical Service (DPCPMS) and the Women’s Health Service (WHS).
The range of services and teams within the Enhanced Health Services have a unique role in providing intervention and supports for women, children, young people, and families where there is increased risk of poor health or developmental outcomes due to an intersection of complex health and psychosocial needs. Families receive the support and interventions they need while they work through some often very complex trauma, family breakdown and significant disadvantage.
Canberra Health Services - MHJHADS Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Specialist Services
Support, walk with and work with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, family and community to ensure optimum health outcomes are achieved.
Phillip ACT 2606
Canberra Youth Residential Service
Provides crisis accommodation with 24 hour staffing. Offers advice and referral. For ages 16-25 years who are homeless. Provides accommodation for up to 12 months.
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre
Not for profit health organisation, staffed by remote area nurses and provides care to a local remote community of Cann River and the surrounding remote communities in far east gippsland. Catchment area of about population of 300
Canungra Op Shop (Lighthouse Community Services)
We are a charity shop who raise money for a number of needs. Our shop, along with 2 others on the Gold Coast raise funds for our main goal - to own and manage a property that will accommodate people impacted by Domestic Violence. Locally, we also provide support to those in crisis, and our op shop played a key role in helping those in our area affected by the bush fires of September 2019.
Canungra QLD 4275
Cape York Remote Area Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Child Care Advisory Association Inc
Support and service delivery to vulnerable Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, youth and children.
Capella Tieri Middlemount Community Support Network Inc
CTM Links covers the three townships of Capella, Tieri & Middlemount and provide emergency relief, social support and community development. We link clients with service providers within our regions of Central Highlands and Isaac Regional Councils.
We deliver practical and relevant programs, events and activities to, and for, community groups whilst establishing strong connections with local governments, resource industries, businesses, schools, emergency services, the human service sector and other groups.
We work with individuals, families and community groups to provide ways and means for people to connect and engage to support and improve social cohesion.
We facilitate the development of social groups and networks that are sustainable and strengthen the fabric of community.
Capital Region Community Service - Family Support
The Family Support Service can assist children, young people and their families who are experiencing complex issues that impact on their lives.
Capital Region Community Services
Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) is a regional community service formed by the people of Belconnen and incorporated in 1975.
CRCS provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.
Capital Region Community Services - Youth Services
The Belconnen Youth Centre is home to the CRCS Youth Services team, which coordinates a range of activities and services for young people aged 12-25.
The Belconnen Youth Centre is open from Monday to Friday from 10 am-6 pm. Young people can drop by and use the space either to relax, study, or catch up with our team. In the case we are offsite and the youth centre is closed, we usually post an update on our social media and have information posted on our front door. During ACT public school breaks, the Youth Services team operates the Youth School Holiday Program, which provides free activities for young people.
Belconnen ACT 2617
Care 4 Kids Ltd
Care 4 Kids Ltd supplies care packs to children impacted by domestic violence in NSW Police stations, federal police, Department of Communities and Justice, children’s court and women’s refuges.
Care Kits for Kids Qld
Care Kits for Kids Qld are all volunteers who together with community create Care Kits for Qld children in need.
We provide free Care Kits (new backpacks containing 2 days' new clothing, toiletries, education supplies, toys, books and hand crafted quilt or wrap to Qld children in need through Qld child protection, Qld children's services, foster & kinship care, domestic violence, indigenous and services in schools.
We create and transport our Care Kits through community generosity: in-kind and financial donations, grants and fundraising.
In the first 6 months of 2024 we've already distributed 2,000 Care Kits. Donations turnover is very high.
We ALWAYS need donations of NEW clothing for babies, children and teens, toiletries, stationery, new toys new backpacks. Thank you if you can help.
Carers Association of WA
Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 320,000 family carers living in Western Australia.
Carers WA aims to enhance and promote carers health and wellbeing by focusing on their emotional and social support needs.
Our services include the provision of specialist information and advice, resources, carer support through counselling, education / training, social support and carer advocacy and representation. These are some of the services we offer:
Counselling
Advisory Line
Workshops & Awareness Activities
NDIS in WA
Carer Wellness at Home
Social Support
Prepare to Care
Carer Representation
Carers in Employment
Policy & Research
Young Carers
The Cloud School Engagement Program
Better Start for Children with Disability
Carers Retreat
Accessing a Home
Perth WA 6000
Carers SA
Carers SA provides support to unpaid carers across South Australia.
With 30 years of experience, Carers SA provides unpaid carers with a range of support services including carer support planning, emergency respite, peer support and coaching, in-person counselling and tailored financial packages.
Carers are at the heart of everything we do. We want your contribution to be valued and your voice to be heard.
Carevan Albury
Provides support to anyone in the Albury/Wodonga region that needs it. Run a kids cooking and caring program in local schools during the day and lunchtime and nightly meal services in different locations for homeless etc to sit down and eat together. Provide lunches to schools to distribute to kids who have no lunch. Deliver meals to those in temporary accommodation as well as clothing and toiletries. Get support and refer to other organisations and empower people to get back on their feet. Also provide resources to increase good dental hygeine. We network with many other community organisations to care for and help many locals in need.
CareWorks Sunranges Inc.
A Not for profit Emergency relief, foodbank, financial assistance and referral agency run mostly by volunteers. We refer the homeless or risk of homeless , those going through domestic violence etc to appropriate support organisations
Carinity Education Southside
Carinity Education Southside is an independent special assistance school for young, disengaged women and young mums, we accept every young woman for who they are. Giving vulnerable young women a genuine chance at education. Each grade has a youth worker available for additional assistance in and out of the classroom. They act as a supportive guide to provide ready access to help and direction. Our teachers and staff are trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. This trauma-informed approach to education helps students develop strategies to manage trauma and become more resilient. Some other services we provide for our students: - Lunch is provided to the students daily, A subsidised Early Learning Centre is available for young mothers, an optional, subsidised uniform is available, a gymnasium is available for our students to use. Access to visiting clinicians and allied health services. We also honor and value culture and community.
Carinity Youth & Families - Narangba
Carinity Youth & Families offers counselling to youth and families in the community. We currently have services available in Narangba QLD and Beaudesert QLD. Our service is in place to help families stay together and help both children and parents/carers to build their relationships.
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
CNLC’s vision is that we are a community that connects people, creates opportunities and challenges disadvantage. We work closely with the local Carlton community and its agencies to support our residents in economic development, social cohesion and to create a vibrant neighbourhood. As a neighbourhood house, RTO and Learn Local we support refugees and migrants to settle in Melbourne. We deliver social work, employment services and activities to improve people's lives. We have many clients surviving homelessness and domestic violence. We predominantly work with public housing residents.
Caroline Chisholm Society
Founded in 1969, the Caroline Chisholm Society is a family support agency that provides a broad range of support and assistance to at-risk and vulnerable women and their children, including home visitation program, material aid, drop in welfare appointments, pregnancy support, and specialized assistance for mothers and their children experiencing family violence and homelessness.
Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Caroline Chisholm Society - GV Pregnancy and Family Support Service
Our organisation provides free material aid to families living in the Goulburn Valley region which includes Shepparton. Material aid includes clothing, nappies, formula, blankets, nursery furniture, toiletries, bottles, dummies, feeding cups to name a few. We also provide pregnancy support case management to those in need.
Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Inc.
We have 2 Services. The Specialist Homelessness Service assists both single people and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with advocacy and information and case management. There is accommodation through the refuge (women and children only), Supported Accommodation (single people and families) and transitional properties (single people and families). They also provide outreach support and may assist with emergency relief and brokerage so certain items.
The Domestic Violence program assists women who have or are experiencing domestic violence to make Police reports, take out AVOs, assist with safety planning and provide support at court through the Hunter Valley Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, provide case management through the Staying Home Leaving Violence program.
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.