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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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Family as First Teachers (FaFT) - Yirrkala

The overall goal of FaFT is to improve the life long education, health and wellbeing outcomes for young children and their families.

Darwin NT 0801

W web.ntschools.net/w/yirrkala

Family Support Network

We are an Not for Profit organisation in Lismore offering Supported Playgroups at South Lismore and Nimbin, Child, Youth and Family Support Programs, offers emotional and practical support to families of children 0-17 years old Parenting Programs and Start Together offering support for parents of children 0-3 years.

Lismore NSW 2480

T 0266212489

E Admin@fsn.org.au

W fsn.org.au/

Far West Indigenous Family Violence Service - Charleville

Our service is funded by Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disabilities to assist individuals and families including children who are affected by Domestic and Family Violence. Witnesses to Domestic and Family Violence. Far West Indigenous Family Violence Service is managed and auspiced by the Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health. This service provides Advice, Support, and referrals to appropriate service providers, for victims and witnesses of Domestic and Family Violence. Supporting clients to obtain safe accommodation. The coordination of education and healing programs. Our service has a Co-ordinator and a Community Worker in Cunnamulla, 1xCommunity Worker in Charleville and St George, Queensland.

Far West Indigenous Family Violence Service - Cunnamulla

Far West Indigenous Family Violence Service is auspice by
Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation For Health and Funded by
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disabilities Service.

Far West Indigenous Family Violence Service is a service funded by the Department of Communities, to assist individuals and families including children who are affected by Domestic and Family Violence as well as witnesses to Domestic and Family Violence.

The coordination of education and healing programs are ongoing to ensure development of safety plans and provide ongoing support to clients.

Overall the programs core business is to ensure that advice support, education and awareness is provided to victims and families suffering the affects of Domestic and Family Violence on a holistic basis. Whilst the above services are carried out, it is our duty of care to the clients to ensure that we provide a safe environment and high standard of safety of care to staff and clients.

Cunnamulla QLD 4490

T (07) 4655 8800

W cach.org.au/our-team/

Far West Women's Domestic Violence & Court Advocacy Service

WDVCAS is a locally based Independent Services for women and their children seeking information and support with domestic and family violence and how to get protection from the courts, we have a case management service, court hearing support, Aboriginal focus worker, and Safety Action coordinator for all Serious victims we service the Far West Region of NSW this includes Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Dareton Wenthworth, Gol Gol and surrounding areas.

Feed It Forward Incorporated

Our organisation has a network of 500+ volunteers who saves tons and tons of edible food from landfills across Western Australia. We collect and receive donations from 160+ locations which include Coles, Woolworths and Aldi supermarkets, Nandos, Sealanes, SecondBite, Costcos, Oasis Fresh and more.....

We distribute to thousands of families in need every month, as well as, school breakfast clubs, childcare, aged care and disability centres, refuges, soup kitchens, church groups, Aboriginal groups, and the homeless.

Feed the Little Children Inc

Feed the LIttle Children is a grass roots charity based in Broome, Western Australia. We are dedicated to alleviating food insecurity for children in Broome and have plans to expand to other towns in the Kimberley. Our charity prepares and delivers healthy and nutritious hot meals to 350 children from food insecure households in Broome every Friday and Saturday nights. We also hold cooking classes each school term for the children we service to teach them about kitchen hygiene and safe food handling and storage and the planning and preparation of healthy and nutritious meals which are cost effective. We have recently received funding to cover the costs of running a fortnightly outreach program on Sundays, hosting a community BBQ for children facing food insecurity. Our vision is to ensure that hungry Broome bellies are filled for better educational and health outcomes, along with holding space for children to yarn with us and engage in positive relationships with Broome Youth.

Various locations around Australia

E admin@feedthelittlechildren.org.au

W feedthelittlechildren.org.au

FGP Moreton Inc

Our mission is to deliver quality early learning for outback children in a culturally safe, inclusive environment based on the Christian values of grace, faith, hope, love, and service. Our focus is on communities and communities reaching their educational, employment and health potential to build a strong future of physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
Early learning centres at: Surat, Mitchell, Charleville and Quilpie.

First Australians Media Enterprises

FAME is the corporation that owns runs and operates 3KnD Kool N Deadly radio , Victoria's only licensed Aboriginal media organisation. We are a registered charity with DGR Status. Our mission is to:
To work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s to inform, educate, entertain and promote Indigenous culture.
We provide a 24 hour radio service on AM, Digital and web stream with proud indigenous presenters providing programs that support the health, wellbeing, education and entertainment of our mob with culturally appropriate and sensitive content. We have a large dedicated loyal audience which is continuing to grow as we support their needs. This includes Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and the wider population who love the station that provides a real voice and great music diversity.

Bundoora VIC 3083

W 3knd.org.au/

First Peoples Disability Network

The objective of the organisation is to support Aboriginal people with disabilities and their families and to provide advice and support to help them to access the necessary supports they require to improve their economic and social circumstances to enable them to live independently and incorporate themselves into their community and the wider community.

Tennant Creek NT 0860

W fpdn.org.au/

Fishability QLD Inc

Fishability QLD provide a range of socially inclusive fishing opportunities for people in the community who are marginalised and have complex needs. Some of these fishing enthusiasts are homeless or formerly homeless, some are culturally disadvantaged or Forgotten Australians and some struggle with mental or physical disability. Without support and assistance, social isolation can impact on a person’s ability to participate in the community; it can contribute to or exacerbate depression, anxiety, loneliness and further impact people's lives leading to homelessness, suicidal ideation and substance abuse. The “Community Fish Off” and The Bribie Island Boat Charters Challenge are friendly fishing competitions between organisations and teams, held in locations throughout South East QLD. Fishability QLD gather with participants and fish off boats, platforms and piers provided by generous Bribie Boats, Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government to combat social isolation.

Sandstone Point QLD 4511

W fishabilityqld.com.au/

Fishers Of Men

Four main programs for people in need including meal provision twice a week, 2 residences aimed at facilitating recovery for men with addictions, a street van service helping people in Logan on Friday nights and a furniture relief arm.

Fitted for Work

Fitted for Work is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping women experiencing disadvantage to find work, keep work and navigate their world of work. We believe every woman has the right to economic security.

We develop each woman’s confidence and self-esteem as well as her skills and knowledge to obtain work through a suite of tailored pre-and post-employment services, including personal outfitting, resume assistance, interview preparation, mock interview practice and mentor placements.

Since 2005 we have helped over 33,000 women. On average, 77% of women sampled who accessed our services found work in 64 days. We focus specifically on helping women gain employment not only because work provides financial security but also a sense of social connectedness, dignity and pride. We believe that when a woman is fitted for work, she is fitted for life.

Melbourne VIC 3000

W fittedforwork.org/

Fitzroy Legal Service

The Fitzroy Legal Service (FLS) is committed to making justice real and accessible to all regardless of their circumstances. Through various programs, lawyers and a large pool of volunteers provide legal services (including advice and case work) to those who may not be able to afford private legal assistance, are recipients of Legal Aid or are ineligible for Legal Aid. The demographics of the FLS' client group mean that they are almost always impacted by intersections of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender, ability, and class.
Our clients within the Women's Integrated Legal Outreach Program (WILO) are women and non-binary people who face criminal charges and have multiple complex support needs (including but not limited to concerns around mental ill health, alcohol and other drugs, physical health and wellbeing, being victim/survivors of family, sexual and physical violence, disability, homelessness and social isolation).

Fitzroy Valley District High School

We are a K-12 remote Indigenous district high school situated in the heart of the Kimberley region, specifically in the Fitzroy Valley. Our school serves over 300 students hailing from five distinct language groups. Remarkably, some students travel over 200 kilometers daily to attend classes.

In our dedicated efforts, we strive to provide comprehensive support for both attending and non-attending students, particularly those facing vulnerability in the valley. Our aim is not only to facilitate their school attendance but also to connect them with essential services that can address their unique needs. Many of our students confront significant challenges such as complex trauma, substance abuse, exposure to family violence, youth justice involvement, and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

It's important to note that a considerable number of our students live as independent minors, and our Student Services team works tirelessly to assist and support them in this unique situation. We have implemented a range of programs designed to foster engagement in education, recognizing the diverse barriers our students face.

Five Loaves Ballina

The Five Loaves soup kitchen primarily provides meals and dry cupboard provisions, also aid in social, physical and emotional guidance predominantly Tuesdays and Thursdays and deliveries through the week in the Ballina area. On average 45 meals each evening are handed out and more are delivered to the sick and needy as required. Due to flooding people have lost everything, need food, fuel vouchers, clothes
For this outreach clothes positive reputation within the community

Ballina NSW 2478

T 0417599404

W fiveloavesballina.com

Flat Out

Flat Out is an independent, not for profit, community-based organisation that supports and advocates for women, trans and gender diverse people to get out and stay out of prison.

Our frontline outreach programs specialise in securing and coordinating post-release supports including in housing, material aid, alcohol and other drugs, family violence, child protection, mental health, and disability.

We also partner with specialist community legal centres to provide integrated legal and social work support in criminal, family law, family violence and child protection matters.

Flexible Living - Hillcrest

Flexible Support Services is a not-for-profit organisation that cares for the elderly, frail, or people with disability. Whether people need help to go shopping, assistance in paying bills, assistance with personal care, keeping their home tidy and clean, somewhere to make new friends, the caring staff if Flexible Support Services Australia Ltd will be there to assist in anyway they can.

The programs we provide include -

Centre Based Respite
Supported Shopping
Social Support
Personal Care
In Home Respite
Domestic Assistance
Social/Recreational Program
Podiatry
Veteran's Home Care Services

Browns Plains QLD 4118

W flexiliving.org.au

Flinders View Primary School

In the spirit of reconciliation Flinders View Primary School acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to the elders both past, present, and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.

Port Augusta SA 5700

W flindersview.sa.edu.au/

Foodbank NSW & ACT

Australia's largest food relief charity and been in business for 26 years

Glendenning NSW 2761

W foodbanknsw.org.au/

Foodbank SA

Food relief to 590 charities across SA, supporting over 135000 people per month. Also supporting school breakfast programs in over 500 schools

Foodbank Western Australia

At Foodbank WA, we believe everyone should have access to healthy food. There are Western Australians going without every day, and we are working hard to change that. Our purpose is to Feed, Educate and Advocate. We do this by providing food and groceries to those who struggle to afford them and in case of disaster relief efforts. We deliver nutrition education to promote healthy eating and advocate on behalf of people that experience hunger and food insecurity.

Foodbank WA is Western Australia’s largest food relief organisation, operating on a scale that makes it crucial to the work of over 900 front line charities and schools that feed the most vulnerable in the state. We have five regional branches in Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Peel. The centre for hunger relief is at Perth Airport. We rely on volunteers to deliver our services and financial contributions to purchase essential food and nutrition education to the WA community.

Foothills Information & Referral Service Inc

At FIRS our aim is to provide easily accessible, non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support services to individuals and families living within the Shire of Kalamunda. FIRS is a non-profit organisation. FIRS receives funding to provide emergency relief assistance to people living in the Shire of Kalamunda. People experiencing an unforeseen financial crisis and who meet our eligibility requirements, may be able to be assisted with payment towards essentials such as power, gas and food. Other services include helping to increase parenting skills, knowledge and confidence to optimise their child’s development. Parents are empowered by open communication, empathy and non-judgmental attitudes to share a wide range of parenting and child development issues. Families are successfully linked to and/or informed of community resources and networks directly through the FIRS Early Years (CARE) Program. FIRS has been operating for over 20 years and now rely on donations to keep FIRS operational.

Forrestfield WA 6058

W firs.org.au/

Footprints Community - Housing Older Women Support Service

Older women are the fastest growing group of people at risk of housing distress and homelessness in Australia.

Footprints Housing Older Women Support Service (HOWSS) offers a Brisbane-based Hub, a state-wide online navigation and support service, inclusive of all older women experiencing housing distress or homelessness.

HOWSS provides a place where older women can receive:

• assistance to find housing and support assistance
• face-to-face contact with skilled staff
• volunteer peer support from people with lived experience
• telephone and online advice and advocacy
• outreach services
• information and linkages to other human service support agencies
• engagement and education sessions for older women, and the sector
• state-wide collaborative regional responses.

West End QLD 4101

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footscray Community Arts Centre

We work with our communites to create lasting connections and arts. Our work supports the following groups in Footscray and beyond Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Adults - aged 25 to under 65
Children - aged 6 to under 15
Early childhood - aged under 6
Families
Financially disadvantaged people
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
People with disabilities
Unemployed persons
Youth - 15 to under 25

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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