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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.

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Ebor Public School

We are the local public school serving the community of Ebor and surrounding properties.

ECHO Inc. Malanda

Established twenty years ago in Malanda, ECHO provides assistance to the communities of Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra and Tarzali, with limited services also offered to Atherton, Herberton and Ravenshoe. Our services which are available to all members of the public include Transport, Community Support and Emergency Relief.

Malanda QLD 4885

W echomalanda.org.au/

Echuca Regional Health

ERH is the primary health organization in the Shire of Campaspe. ERH has been contracted by the State Government of Victoria (Emergency Response Victoria) to provide direct support ot people affected by the 2022 floods in Northern Victoria.
ERH also support community members within our Family Services department and Enhanced Maternity Care Programs that have complex issues such as Family Violence, Homelessness and complex health conditions.

Echuca VIC 3564

T 03 5485 5000

W erh.org.au

Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council

Indigenous assistance

Broadwater NSW 2549

W alc.org.au/land_council/eden/

Eden Marine High School

Eden Marine High School is located in beautiful Eden on the Far South Coast of NSW. As a year 7-12 school of 550 students we strive to support each individual student and prepare them with the knowledge, skills and reliance required for their future. Our students have a great work ethic and all share a passion for the local marine environment, sporting, creative and academic opportunities the school has to offer. The staff at Eden Marine High School foster each student’s potential. Besides education, the school has an embedded commitment to student welfare, community and family support and developing a safe and positive learning environment.

Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka

Each year the Centre interacts with around 3,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. It provides
programs in English, computer studies, life skills, driver education, specialist housing assistance,
settlement assistance, a women’s group and very popular youth sports and youth leadership
training programmes, as well as leisure and cultural programmes.

Mirrabooka WA 6061

W ercwa.org.au/

Elanora State High School

Education Facility

Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation

NFP NGO “The main objectives of ENAC is to manage its own affairs on its own land by supporting education, job training, employment, housing, individual, family and community wellbeing services, the development of Aboriginal economic projects and enterprises whilst encouraging the community to keep and renew its traditional culture.” Profits are reinvested into ENAC to grow existing enterprises, and to acquire and generate new enterprises. The number of long term jobs created, rather than the rate of return on investment alone, is the primary criteria in assessing business performance. Emama Nguda’s Mission is to advocate for the rights of our people and to advance the economic independence of Aboriginal people in the Derby region.

ENAC pursues business opportunities independently and in partnerships with other stakeholders and strategic allies, which increases long-term employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Emerald Neighbourhood Centre

Emerald Neighbourhood Centre (ENC) is a not-for-profit organisation, providing programs such as Emergency Relief, Get Set for Work, Community Caseworker, Day to Day Living groups, Come to the Table, and more, whilst providing information, referral and advocacy. ENC is a place where people find opportunities to meet their community, family and personal needs and interests in a supportive setting.

Encircle - Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre

We are a not for profit community owned and operated organisation for individuals and families in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

We can help you access a range of diverse programs including a confidential interview with the Intake and Response team to assess your individual or family support needs.

Encircle - Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre

Encircle has been in operation since 1987 and is committed to developing programs and services that support the wellbeing of community members, encourage and enable community participation, and respond to identified community issues and needs. Encircle operates across 4 sites - Lawnton, Strathpine, Kedron and Redcliffe, and has 40 staff and 300 volunteers. Our programs and activities demonstrate a wide variety of integrated options for the people in our region:
• Community information and referral service – as a central point of entry for the community we can either assist directly or make a referral
• Legal service – free legal advice and minor assistance
• Counselling services - generalist, domestic violence and family therapy
• Family support – outreach assistance to build and maintain nurturing family environments for kids to grow and develop.
• Adult literacy – customised support to enhance literacy and numeracy skills to enable active participation in community

Lawnton QLD 4501

W encircle.org.au/

EPIC Assist - Redcliffe

EPIC Assist provides a personalised service to help people with disability find and keep a job they love. We are disability employment services specialists.

Erindale College

Erindale College is a senior secondary college in the Tuggeranong network of schools in Canberra. We value quality teaching and learning across a comprehensive contemporary curriculum; equity; and excellence in achievement. We strive to graduate young people with strong foundations in literacy and numeracy; creative and critical thinking skills and high levels of personal and social capability; skilled users of information and communication technology (ICT) and strong contemporary ethical and intercultural understandings.

Wanniassa ACT 2903

W erindalec.act.edu.au/

Escabags

Escabags is an Australian registered charity who provide free 'Escape Bags' which are filled with the necessities that a victim of abuse and his/her children may need when initially escaping from a dangerous situation.

Mittagong NSW 2575

E hello@escabags.com

W escabags.org

Escare Inc.

A NFP community organisation that develops and delivers practical assistance through services that are relevant to the people of Esperance, WA. Escare has been supporting the Esperance community since 1982, transforming lives, pursuing equality, empowering people and being responsible. We offer support to individuals and families that face daily life struggles through a family and community service, youth service, financial counseling service and develop programs that are offered to support parenting.

Esperance WA 6450

T 0890713110

E admin@escare.org.au

W escare.org.au

Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC) was registered by the Federal Court of Australia as the Native Title Body Corporate for the Kepa Kurl Wudjari people on 6 September 2016. We are the first point of contact for government and other parties who want to conduct business with traditional owners in Esperance.
We are a registered charity with a membership of approximately 360 Wudjari Nyungar persons. The wider native title holding group, who we represent and work for, comprises several thousand traditional owners.

Whilst member-focused, we value inclusivity and offer our services to all locally based First Nations people. Indeed, our pro-social and localized approach, achieves tangible outcomes for the entire Esperance community.

Evans River K-12 School

Evans River K-12 School is a NSW government school for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

EveryMan Australia

EveryMan is a Community Organisation that accommodates clients under two programs - Indigenous Family Program and Men's Accommodation Support Service (MASS).
In total, EveryMan accommodates 98 clients in 75 properties. Indigenous Families Program - this accommodation is temporary as families are supported while transitioning to the own accommodation, and as they usually present in crisis/homelessness, don't have any household items/furniture of their own. When they find permanent accommodation, often take the furniture EveryMan has provided them.
MASS - Accommodation for single men in crisis due to Mental Health issues, usually coming from homelessness and requiring support with housing and managing a tenancy. Most do not have furniture and other household or personal belongings when entering accommodation.
Sometimes, due to the nature of their inability to independently sustain a home/tenancy, furniture may become damaged and requires replacing.

Civic Square ACT 2608

W everyman.org.au

Everything Suarve Inc

Everything Suarve Inc. (Association) is Association is dedicated to breaking the perception and stigma that society sometimes places on Australia’s Indigenous, reformed prisoners and troubled youth and is an advocate for change in the lives of marginalised individuals.
The Association seeks to achieve this by providing educational and employment opportunities to:
(a) Australian Indigenous – being individuals who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander decent including those that may be homeless or at risk of homelessness;
(b) reformed prisoners – being individuals who have previously been incarcerated and have recently been released from jail;
(c) troubled youth – being individuals between the ages of 15 and 25 from troubled and/or disadvantaged backgrounds including those that may be homeless or at risk of homlessness,
Within these communities, the Association aims to specifically target and assist those individuals who suffer.

Various locations around Australia

T 0424 384 677

E admin@esuarve.com.au

W esuarve.com.au

Exodus Foundation

As a provider of food, primary healthcare and crisis support to Sydney’s homeless and marginalised, our mission is to deliver services to the highest possible standard through leveraging community support in the form of donations, volunteering and strategic partnerships

Ashfield NSW 2131

W billcrews.org/

Fair Game Australia

Fair Game Australia is a health charity with an innovative approach to reducing inequality for under-serviced Australians via the donation of recycled sports equipment. The DGR charity is an award winning grass-roots volunteer lead organisation making significant impact for thousands of Aboriginal and CALD Australians each year across remote and urban communities.

We have three core programs delivered by youthful volunteers in partnership with communities:

1. Recycle & Donate- “Breathing new life into your pre-loved sports equipment.”

2. Game On!- “Unique sport, fitness and wellness programs to get communities active.”

3. Healthy Communities- “Capacity building through health education.”

Vision: To enable all Australians to have access to the benefits of
healthy choices through recycled sports equipment.

Values: Fit & Healthy Communities, Inspiration & Education, Teamwork & Leadership, Sustainability & Recycling

Leederville WA 6007

W fairgame.org.au/

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Alekarenge

The Alekarenge families as first teachers program engages indigenous families to bring their 0-4 year old children into school and engage with early learning. We also offer cooking, a sleep area and many adult activities as well as parent capacity building sessions to continue to help parents and families be the best they can be for themselves and their children.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Alpurrurulam

Alpurrurulam FaFT is a service which links parents and children living in remote communities with other services in community and around the state.
We also provide activities to help aid the growth and nurturing of young children.
We are a school-based organisation and currently operate on Alpurrurulam Community School grounds.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ampilatwatja

The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Borroloola

A dual generational program. The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.

The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

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.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

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.

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