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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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Ipswich
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.
Ipswich QLD 4305
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Mount Isa
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd – (ATSILS), is a community-based organisation established to provide professional and culturally proficient legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.
We deliver a broad range of civil, family and criminal law services as well as prevention, intervention and community legal education programs, coronial and public sector monitoring and Throughcare services.
Our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships with our communities, key government and non-government stakeholders to influence positive change and deliver high-quality legal services for our people within or exposed to the justice system.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Townsville
We support clients to transition successfully
back into the community and support the changes needed in their lives that can greatly reduce the prospects of them returning to prison. Ultimately the goal of the Throughcare program is to help our clients turn their lives around and in so doing, create safer communities.
Aboriginal Community Housing Ltd
We are a growing independent national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation.
Kununurra WA 6743
Aboriginal Community Services
Our organization supports First nations elders in Remote Australia -APY Lands
We also support Disability clients in the lands as well
Aboriginal Investment Group - Northern Australian Aboriginal Charitable Trust
Aboriginal Investment Group is a leader in social advancement. We are privately funded and Indigenous owned and we are dedicated to the regeneration of Aboriginal communities and creating sustainable employment opportunities.
Casuarina NT 0810
Aboriginal Legal Services
Provides legal representation for Indigenous clients involved with the criminal justice system. In addition, provides ancillary services such as bail support effecting the individual, family and community.
Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Families Strong Culture Inc
The Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Family Strong Culture Inc. (AMHC) is a charity, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) providing culturally appropriate family violence services to First Nations people. The service is located and operated in Western Australia. AMHC was incorporated in 2015 and began working in 2018. AMHC’s vision is ‘that all First Nations women and children live safe and healthy lives free of family violence.’ We aim to reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations men incarcerated for their who use violence.
AMHC operates from the Parnpajinya Aboriginal Community (PAC). Sitting under the umbrella of AMHC is our ‘walk-up’ service, the Parnpajinya Aboriginal Males Healing Service (PAMHS). Current staffing is currently provided by “goodwill”. Staff work pro bono. Existing services provided by PAMHS include counselling, group therapy, men’s healing & wellbeing.
AccessCare
AccessCare is a not-for-profit provider of home care and support managed by Kingston City Council. We support people who are older, homeless, have disabilities and/or are carers.
We have developed a strong reputation over the past 20 years for supporting people, including those with complex needs. Our team of tertiary qualified Aged Care Advisers listen to what's important to you, supporting and empowering you to stay active and enjoy life.
We support people who are older or have disabilities and want to keep living at home, in Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington and Port Phillip.
ACON Health
ACON Health provides Counselling and Care coordination services to members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people living with HIV.
ACT Together
ACT Together is a consortium created to provide quality services for children and young people in out-of-home care in the ACT. The requirements for children, young people and their carers varies due to the age groups: new born to 18 year old. Children and young people come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Actors' & Entertainers' Benevolent Fund of Qld Inc.
The ABD QLD support professional performing arts workers in times of crisis.
Our Vision
Where Queensland performing arts professionals turn when in crisis or in need.
Mission Statement
To assist performing arts professionals experiencing hardship.
Aitkenvale State School Community Hub
Our Community Hub at Aitkenvale State School is a welcoming place where families from diverse backgrounds, particularly mother with pre-school children, come to connect, share and learn.
Alawa Aboriginal Corporation
Alawa Aboriginal Corporation provides services to ;
Children - aged 6 to under 15, Unemployed persons
Adults - aged 65 and over, Males, Females, People at risk of homelessness / people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , Youth - 15 to under 25 and People with disabilities
Katherine NT 0852
Alawa Primary School
We are a primary school in Darwin with 300 students. We have a large Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.
Various locations around Australia
Albany Youth Support Association
AYSA is an organisation that supports youth from 12-21 years of age who are at risk in the local community.
Young House: An 8 bedroom crisis accommodation facility for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, staffed 24/7.
Albany Youth Outreach / Denmark Youth Outreach: Young people aged between 12 and 18 who are in crisis or experiencing a difficult journey through adolescence can access the support of our qualified youth workers.
Navig8: Assisting young people who have lived in child protection care, foster care or group homes. They are given the tools to live independently in the community.
Reconnect: Assisting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to reconcile with their family within a safe and supportive environment.
Open Access: An after-school program that provides a safe, supportive space where young people can get creative and bring ideas to life three afternoons a week.
Aldridge State High School
Education of students in Years 7 to 12
ALECOMM (Australian Legislative Ethics Commission)
Australian Legislative Ethics Commission assists people in need, particularly indigenous families, in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs NT 0870
Alex Makes Meals
Alex Makes Meals is a food relief kitchen network specialised in delivering the kind of food relief communities need most. By focussing on the local, we're able to deliver food that changes lives to those that need it most.
Alice Springs Baptist Church
We run a kid's club once a fortnight for indigenous kids and their families.
Ciccone NT 0870
Alice Springs Youth Accommodation & Support Services Inc
We are the only youth specific charity in the Northern Territory. We have been a registered charity since 1990. We have 4 shelters and a Drop In Centre.
The ASYASS model has many components focusing on early intervention, brief interventions, intensive case management and life skills development. Our 4 shelters service young people 10 to 24 years of age. We have a Crisis Refuge, a Mums and Bubs Refuge that assists young mothers, a House devoted to Complex needs and Transitional housing. The Drop In centre provides out reach and a number of services including clothing, food and assistance to access school, work and medical facilities.
Alice Springs NT 0870
All Saints Conference St Vincent de Paul - Tumbarumba
Provides welfare and support to those who are experiencing difficult circumstances .Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"
Tumbarumba NSW 2653
Alta-1 Targeted Engagement Programme (TEP)
The TEP Program is for Youth ages 12-16 who are severely disengaged and been involved in Crime, some having spent time in Prison.
A Youth Engagement Worker's role is to mentor 6-8 youth at a time with four components.
- Significant relationship building
- Personal Recovery program
- Education
- Good Deeds (community service)
The program runs for 10- 15 weeks, some youth stay longer with a view that it is a bridge to a new pathway.
Majority of these students do not have family support and do not have their basic needs met.
Often the YEW is required to access housing, food, clothing, bedding and personal items for the young person.
TEP works in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Team, Education Department and Youth Police.
Joondalup WA 6027
ALTRU
Facilitating awareness of the true statistics of poverty living communities, underprivileged youth and homelessness in Australia; We identify and advocate for prevention and solutions to bridge the gap in Government funding. Activate initiatives that deliver on those solutions with the support of our philanthropic community.
Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035
Amity Health
A not for profit community health organisation providing services to vulnerable people (including children and families) in regional Western Australia
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.
