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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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Jewish Russian Community Soup Kitchen Ltd. (Souper)


Souper Charity offers free, nutritional meals to lonely individuals, those affected by illness and people in difficult financial situations.

In 2018, Souper Kitchen opened its doors in the heart of St Kilda to provide free, home-style meals to people in need in Melbourne including Holocaust survivors, residents of public housing, victims of family violence, isolated community members, people who recently underwent hospitalisation, people living with disabilities, new migrants and those in challenging financial situations.

During the emergency crisis situations including the recent bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, Souper supported the community with regular deliveries of much-needed meals, pantry and grocery items as well as hygiene and household items.

Currently, over 1000 people receive regular support through our food security program, with new requests coming in weekly.

Caulfield North VIC 3161

T 1800613770

E info@souper.org.au

W souper.org.au

Joondalup Family centre

We are a non-profit family centre located in Joondalup, we offer different classes for our locals, and work closely with the children health nurse, all starts autism and aboriginal families.

Judge Rainbow Memorial Fund Inc

Rainbow Lodge assists men exiting custody. As a transitional house, we take men direct from custody and our program involves a three month residential stay, where clients are required to participate in our AOD program, consisting of counselling, NA meetings and other mandatory groups. Once clients complete their three month stay the hope is that we have been able to obtain housing for them in the community, where we support them as outreach clients for the next two years. When clients transition from onsite into the community, we assist them with obtaining essential items (white goods, cutlery etc) and this can be challenging.

Junaya Family Development services

Junaya Family Development Services (JFDS) is a non-government, community based organisation providing services for families within Blacktown LGA.

JFDS has a number of programs funded by Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) through the Targeted Early Intervention Program.

Our programs work with families to address some of the challenges that can make caring for kids and managing a family difficult. All of our programs aim to strengthen families with the skills, knowledge, resources and opportunities that help provide children and young people with safe and thriving environments where they can grow and develop to reach their potential.

Blacktown NSW 2148

T 0296213922

E info@junaya.org.au

W junaya.org.au/

K.I.D.S Foundation

Keeping children safe, creating a better life for those living with serious trauma, injury and burns.
Prevention programs educate & empower children to build a strong sense of identity and wellbeing so that they can keep themselves and others safe while allowing them to be kids. Educating children through the SeeMore Safety Program is our focus.

Recovery programs support children with horrific injuries & trauma caused by burns, accidents, dog attacks, crime, neglect, abuse & environmental events. We support young survivors, and their families to cope with physical and emotional after-effects of living with life-changing injuries. Programs include injury/trauma recovery camps, leadership workshops and the National Burn Survivors Network’.

Advocacy work gives children a voice & agency in their own learning. We empower them to build self-worth, wellbeing, respectful relationships, values & behaviours allowing them to become responsible risk takers and contributors to society.

Kairos Community College

Kairos Community College is an independent, non-government school for young people undertaking Years 10 - 12 who need a flexible and supportive approach to achieve their education and training aspirations.

Deception Bay QLD 4508

W kairoscc.org.au

Kalano Community Association

Kalano Community Association Inc. is an Aboriginal owned and controlled resource organisation providing Housing and Municipal Services, CDP, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Aged Care, CHSP, NDIS Supports,Community Patrol, as well as commercial Agriculture and a range of other services to members of its Aboriginal Urban Living Areas and the Indigenous population of Katherine Northern Territory.

Katherine East NT 0850

T 0889722588

W kalano.org.au

Kalwun Health Service

Kalwun Health Services is based at Miami Queensland, and assists with health services, community care, child and family support, and housing and cultural support for Indigenous peoples.

Miami QLD 4220

W kalwun.com.au

Kalwun Senior Services

Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander seniors over 45 years of age. We deliver home services and case management.

Various locations around Australia

T 0755229197

W kalwun.com.au/

Kalyan Youth Service Inc

Kalyan Youth Service provides crisis and transitional accommodation, and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the greater Mackay region.

We can provide shelter and the support you need to live comfortably, move into housing, and move on with your life.

Mackay QLD 4740

W kalyan.org.au

Kambu Health - Laidley

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) is a community controlled, not for profit charitable entity established to provide health and community services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Ipswich and West Moreton region, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. The Family Wellbeing Service is a culturally safe, early intervention program offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with an aim to build strong and resilient families through connectedness with community and enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Laidley QLD 4341

T (07)54653541

W kambuhealth.com.au/

KAMS - Enhance Response Social and Emotional Wellbeing (ER SEWB)

The KAMS SEWB Team is supported by the Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) and the National Indigenous Australians Alliance (NIAA) to promote and support the social and emotional wellbeing of communities, and the capacity of the SEWB workforce, across the Kimberley.

KAMS - Kimberley Supports

Kimberley Supports is a network of Aboriginal led organisations working in collaboration to support Aboriginal people and families living with a disability in the Kimberley.

Kimberley Supports connect families to Early Childhood Supports (0-7 years) and assist Aboriginal people with disability (0 – 65 years) access and utilise the NDIS.

We employ local people in our community programs and are committed to the continuing development of an Aboriginal led NDIS workforce.

We advocate and adhere to cultural safety protocols and include strategies that support and maintain cultural accountability within Disability Service Provision in the Kimberley.

Karabar High School

NSW Government comprehensive high school for years 7-12 with 980 students

Karadi Aboriginal Corporation

Karadi is a place for Aboriginal men and women, their families and community members. It provides
community care services, a resource centre and works for the promotion and empowerment of Aboriginal
community and their families.

Karadi creates an environment that promotes growth and enhances our well-being through learning and
growing together at the grass roots level with the Community.

Goodwood TAS 7010

E info@karadi.org.au

W karadi.org.au

Karratha Primary School

Provides an education to students within Karratha for Kindergarten to Year 6, and a KindiLink program for 0-4 year olds, particularly catering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to develop a sense of belonging and relationship with the school. We also have an endorsed Education Support Program, which caters for students who have substantial special needs and require significant adjustments to the teaching and learning program.

Katherine Isolated Children's Service Inc

Katherine Isolated Children's Service is a remote, mobile playgroup and parent information service operating in the greater Katherine NT region, visiting socially and geographically isolated children and families living on pastoral stations and in Indigenous communities.

Katherine South NT 0850

W kics.org.au

Katoomba High School

Katoomba High School is a public high school in the Blue Mountains. It is the feeder public high school for 7 primary schools. KHS has 900+ students in 2020 with 9% of families identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Katoomba NSW 2780

W katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Far South Coast of NSW.

Our facilities include general practice and medical and dental clinics. Allied health programs are in place for eye health, otitis media and maternity care. There are many outreach programs available to serve the wider community.

We currently have three clinics; one in Batemans Bay, Narooma and Bega. We serve service communities from Eden to Batemans Bay.

Narooma NSW 2546

W katungul.com.au

Keeley's Cause

We provide iPads to children diagnosed with Autism or an intellectual disability of low socioeconomic families. In addition to this we also support the families behind the scenes with our Foodbank etc.

Various locations around Australia

E info@keeleyscause.org.au

W keeleyscause.org.au

Kelso State School Community Hub

Community hubs are welcoming places where families experiencing vulnerability, particularly mothers with young children, come to connect, share, and learn. Hubs bridge the gap between migrants and the wider community, they connect women with schools, with each other, and with organisations that can provide health, education, and settlement support.

Kelso QLD 4815

T 0747896222

W communityhubs.org.au/

Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre

Provides information, referral, support, emergency relief and financial counselling services to the whole of the community with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage

Key College - Redfern

Key College is a small school run by Youth off the Streets a not for profit charity. We support the students that have the highest needs, many are at risk of homelessness and in need of education and intensive support.

Redfern NSW 2016

W youthoffthestreets.com.au

Killara Foundation - Geelong Indigenous Women's Hub

Killara's Indigenous Women's Hub links Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women into existing and emerging job opportunities and support these women in reconnecting with each other and Community. We provide outreach services, and assist with any needs/requests the ladies might have and get the help they need.

Kimberley Community Legal Services

KCLS is an independent, not-for-profit community legal service. We provide free legal, financial counselling and tenancy services to financially disadvantaged people in the Kimberley.
Alongside our legal services, we provide social work support for people living in public tenancy facing eviction, victims of family and domestic violence, and older people experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse.
KCLS is the largest remotely located civil law service in Australia, and 84 per cent of our clients are Aboriginal.
We operate across Western Australia's Kimberley region from our offices in Kununurra and Broome, servicing urban and remote towns and communities.

Kununurra WA 6743

T 1800797088

E office@kcls.org.au

W kcls.org.au

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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