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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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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

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.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Jabiru

We work alongside remote, vulnerable Aboriginal Community families and their children under 4 years old to provide quality child- centred learning, adult learning opportunities and wellbeing support to help close the gap in education and health outcomes for our First Nation families

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Jilkminggan

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) - Kalkarindji

Service providing early years education and adult capacity building for Indigenous families.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Mataranka

The program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of the program is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Minyerri

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) - Ngukurr

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 vulnerable families and children prior to school entry.

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ntaria

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) - Papunya

Papunya is an Aboriginal community approximately 250km north-west of Alice Springs, the school we work at works with children and families in the FaFT program all the way up to about year 10 students.

Various locations around Australia

W directory.ntschools.net/#/schools/details/papunsch

Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Wugularr

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) - Yuendumu

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.

The FaFT program builds family knowledge of child development and provides early learning through active engagement in quality early childhood education and family support strategies. Key contributing factors to promote optimum development, such as parental knowledge of early childhood learning and development, parenting skills, health, hygiene, nutrition and family functioning are addressed.

Yuendumu NT 0872

W yuendumuschool.nt.edu.au/

Family Access Network

Family Access Network has been providing services to young people since 1981 and is committed to responding to the diverse needs of homeless and at-risk young people and young families. Our service philosophy is underpinned by a client focused, rights-based approach. We operate in the belief that timely intervention maximises positive outcomes.

FAN’s vision is for a community which acknowledges and values the dignity and worth of all citizens, and enables individuals to deal positively with adverse situations in their lives.

Family Access Network will provide support to young people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness.

Box Hill VIC 3128

W fan.org.au

Family and Childrens Emerging Support Services

Proving holistic prevention and early intervention programs across child protection, youth justice, and family violence.

Family and Connect

Provides initial intake and assessment and referral for families who have children in their care that have been identified as requiring support through Department of Communities and Justice.
It is a voluntary service and remains engaged with families until appropriate and relevant services within the community begin working with them.

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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