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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
Gascoyne Outreach Service
Community controlled Aboriginal medical service
Gateway Family Services
Gateway Family Services is a family support service supporting family's and individuals in the Blue Mountains and Penrith local government area. The service operates three main projects covering counselling & expressive therapies, family work and a emergency relief project which incorporates a food pantry, support with bills, food vouchers & referral to vulnerable members of the community.
Blaxland East NSW 2774
Gelantipy District Bush Nursing Centre Inc
A bush nursing centre located in far East Gippsland. Servicing from Suggan Buggan to Murrindal. Nursing services, both home based and in the centre, community liaison work and working in close partnership with other organisations.
Gelantipy VIC 3885
W gphn.org.au/black-pages/service/gelantipy-bush-nursing-centre/
Geraldton PCYC
Community and Youth Centre, Specializes in supporting 98% Aboriginal and Torres strait youth in our community through engagment and diversion programs and support.
G-Force Contracting
We provide employment to people with disabilities within various areas enabling them to receive ongoing stable work.
Gilmore Church Inc
Australian Christian Church in Tuggeranong valley with a focus to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Canberra
Gilmore Primary School
Gilmore is a local ACT government Primary school with strong connections with our local community. We support families with a holistic approach in supporting and addressing needs within the whole family unit
Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous Corporation
Gindaja Treatment and Healing Centre is a 19-bed hostel catering for both men and women with drug and alcohol related problems. The centre offers a holistic approach to the treatment and recovery of individuals with ongoing support and care.
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd (GEGAC) has been serving the Aboriginal and wider East Gippsland communities for over 30 years, providing childcare, cultural, education, employment, health, housing & welfare services.
Girrawheen Senior High School
Girrawheen Senior High School is a school in the northern suburbs of the Perth metro area. It is a very multicultual school with many refugee and Indigenous families within the school.
Girrawheen WA 6064
Girudala Community Co-op
Indigenous organisation servicing whole of community. Girudala has a number of services and programs such as Housing, Aged Care, Youth Services, Health Services, Family Wellbeing Services, Sports & Rec, Sexual Health, Training & Employment, Indigenous Outreach. Girudala also has a Medical Centre - Herbert Street Family Medical Centre and also manages a cafe in Bowen called 360 on Flagstaff Cafe.
Give Write Inc
Give Write collects donated new and used stationery to reuse, repackage and redistribute to WA students in need of school essentials.
Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service (GRAICCHS)
Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service (GRAICCHS) t/as Nhulundu Health Service is a not for profit started from humble beginnings, and has grown into a multi-faceted health, aged care and community service provider delivering a myriad of services in Gladstone and surrounding areas.
The service delivers health and community services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and wider community in the Gladstone Regional Council area. Everyday we work directly with marginalised, vulnerable and impoverished individuals and see first hand the issues that they face being able to access services and equipment to meet their needs. On occasions we see clients who need mobility equipment essential to their activities of daily living who cannot source funds from anywhere else for same and are forced to use old and outdated equipment.
Gladstone QLD 4680
Gladstone Women's Health
We provide counselling and support services for adults, teenagers and children affected by Domestic and Family Violence. We also provide other support services for women in our community.
Gladstone QLD 4680
Glen Innes and District Community Centre Inc
We are a not for profit charity based in the rural and fire stricken and drought stricken areas of the Glen Innes Severn Council. We provide Advocacy, Referral and Information as well as help where no others can.
Glen Innes NSW 2370
W gisc.nsw.gov.au/council/venues/other-venues/glen-innes-and-district-community-centre
Glen Innes Family & Youth Support Service Inc
We work with families, young people and children in the Glen Innes Severn Shire. We provide counselling, case management, advocacy, group work, school readiness, practical assistance, information and referral.
Global Care - Action Care
Icare is the local initiative of Global Care Australia the Social and Disaster arm of International Network of Churches. We locally help with disaster relief and weekly give away food, clothing and whatever we have. We are not funded and rely entirely on donations and have been operating for 10 years with volunteers,
South Kempsey NSW 2440
Global Care - Citipointe West
We currently feed approximately 350+ families per week with free food and also low-cost groceries with most of our clientele either being vulnerable, a refugee, an asylum seeker or at risk of social inclusion.
Durack QLD 4077
Global Care - Faith Family
Global Care is the social justice and disaster relief arm of the International Network of Churches (INC) and we exist to spread kindness and love across Australia, and around the world.
Our Taree branch has a food outlet open to the community and focuses on disaster relief, one on one community service and on the ground assistance.
Glossodia Community Centre
Community Centre giving advice referrals, material aid, food parcels, youth program, playgroup, OOSH,Community Hall Hire
Gold Coast Child Development Health Service
The Child development service is a community based multidisciplinary team within Community Child Health that specialises in the assessment and management of children, with developmental and behavioural concerns.
Southport QLD 4215
W goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/our-services/child-development-service-cds
Gold Coast Youth Justice
Supervises young people who are involved with the youth justice system and the Children Courts.
Gold Creek School
Gold Creek is a Preschool to Year 10 International Baccalaureate world school offering education across two sites. The school's values have been determined by consultation with students, staff and parents. These are Respect Responsibility Excellence Honesty and Safety. The school has a focus on positive education and restorative practice.
Nicholls ACT 2913
Goldfields Aboriginal Community Services
Aboriginal Land Management Ranger Program and Aboriginal Community Services assisting families with Cultural connections to Country.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Good Money
No Interest Loans, financial counselling, affordable insurance
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.
