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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
Life Without Barriers - Ngatti House
Hostel for homeless youths aged 17-22 years, with a mental heath diagnosis.
Life Without Barriers SE QCSS
Not for profit organisation. Supports clients with mental health, disability, chronic health or other health condition that impacts them living independantly. We assist people in their homes and have social group activities for clients.
Lifeline - Canberra
Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. For over 47 years Lifeline Canberra has provided the Canberra community with 24/7 crisis support via our local 13 11 14 service. Lifeline Canberra crisis supporters are highly skilled volunteers who listen with care and acceptance, whatever the circumstances and provide support and information to people in need.
Canberra ACT 2601
Life's Little Treasures Foundation
We are a not-for-profit organization supporting families of sick and premature babies.
Lightning Ridge Neighbourhood Centre
Generally we provide support and assistance to people in financial crisis including: Immediate financial assistance and/or Material support, such as: emergency relief vouchers, we also have the auspice "Food for families" project, which in some circumstances gives out food parcels from the food for family’s supplies.
Our organisation provides a cheap Community Technology Centre and library for use by the local community.
Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Link and Launch - Bremer State High School
Link and Launch works with disengaged and disadvantaged young people in low socioeconomic regions of Qld to transition to further education, employment or training after completing school.
Various locations around Australia
W education.qld.gov.au/students/student-engagement/link-and-launch
Link and Launch - Bundaberg State High School
Link and Launch is a Department of Education Program that is funded to support year 12 completers to transition into a successful pathway once they graduate High School.
Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
Lismore Baptist Church
We are Lismore Baptist Church, a collective of imperfect people living in and around Lismore following and serving our perfect creator God and seeking to orient our whole lives around the person of Jesus.
Little Haven Cooloola / Sunshine Coast Palliative Care Inc
Little Haven Palliative Care is a not for profit public benevolent institution and registered charity providing compassionate and professional palliative care to people that are dying and their families and friends in the Gympie and surrounding area.
A free at home hospice service, Little Haven supports about 400 people and their families annually.
Palliative care provides for the well being of a person with terminal illness, working to ensure dignity, peace and comfort for the person over the duration of his/her illness.
Palliative care is also concerned with the family and carers of the person with terminal illness, supporting them in the role in caring for the ill person and also dealing with their grief during the illness and after the bereavement.
Our team of Nurses, Social Workers, Volunteers and Complimentary therapists working in cooperation with the to offer comprehensive support for the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the individual and their family.
Little Miracles Community Kindergarten
Community Kindergarten based in Newtown, Toowoomba, QLD. Little Miracles is a non-for-profit organisation that is managed by a elected committee made of parents who's children attend the kindy. Little Miracles offers education to children aged 3 to 5 years old and supports their transition into primary education.
Little People BIG Futures - Mildura Primary School
Little People BIG futures (Connected Beginnings) aims to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in areas of high need, be well prepared for school by supporting Indigenous pregnant women, and Indigenous children from birth to school age. Over time it is anticipated the program will contribute to reducing the difference in school readiness and education outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.
Mildura VIC 3500
W dese.gov.au/child-care-package/child-care-safety-net/connected-beginnings
Liverpool Women's Health Centre
Liverpool Women’s Health Centre offers
a broad range of client centred, evidence
based, primary and preventative health
care services and programs. These services
aim to improve the health and wellbeing of
women, particularly women experiencing
disadvantage, primarily residing in the
Liverpool Local Government Area.
Lives Lived Well - Logan Family Recovery
AOD Recovery for Families and Individuals
Chambers Flat QLD 4133
Lives Lived Well - Veteran and Family Wellbeing Hub
The Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub in Caboolture, operated by Lives Lived Well and the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Queensland Branch), is a purpose-built setting that provides social and wellbeing support for veterans and their families.
Whether you need a coffee and a chat, access to wellbeing support, or you want to meet like-minded friends, you’re welcome at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub.
You may be reflecting on your time in-service or you’re navigating the transition into civilian life, or perhaps you’re the family member of someone who has served. Having access to the right supports when you need them can make a real difference to health and wellbeing.
At the Hub, you can:
connect with fellow veterans and veteran families
access integrated and flexible support
meet a skilled and empathetic team with lived experience of veteran life
use wellbeing services available in-person or by phone.
Various locations around Australia
Loaves and Fishes Street Meet Care Service
We are a food charity that directly helps individuals and families in South East Queensland that are suffering from food insecurity.
Lockyer Community Centre
We operate a Community & Neighbourhood centre that provides a focal point in the community where people can access information, supportive and advisory services. We operate several ongoing programs whilst continually being committed to researching and developing new programs and services to meet the community needs. Our purpose is to provide community members with strategies, skills and knowledge to enhance their self-resilience and enable them to cope with changes in the community, economic and health situations. By equipping our community with such skills this will contribute towards and stronger and more connected community environment. Our aim is to connect and support members of our community.
Loganlea Community Centre
We are a community centre that offers seniors groups, a communal garden. we have women's groups. workshops. food parcels Play Group Kids Club Social activities, Cultural Conversations and many other programs, we have a Hub which offers very reasonably prices clothing etc. to the community we are all inclusive and are open to all the community. Our centre provides a place to socialise, make friends, learn new hobbies and education. We offer a safe place to come and have a coffee and a chat when needed and our centre is very welcoming to all.
Loganlea QLD 4131
Lotus Support & Counselling Services Incorporated
Lotus is a NFP operated 100% by volunteers providing support for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage through free counselling and a myriad of ways via outreach including provision of supplies to make life a bit more comfortable, phones if needed, help to complete forms for Housing / DSP, transport to medical appointments, socialisation, advocacy where needed, opportunity to work off court fines, and more, dependent on participant needs.
Love in Action Broadford Incorporated
Each week we provide food, toiletries and cleaning goods to homeless and struggling people in our area.
Each Friday our volunteers make up boxes of fruit and vegetables for people who have made an appointment. They come in and choose items from the pantry stock, then take their fresh boxes. These people have been assessed as needy by the Ececutive of Love in Action Broadford. WE ask them to come in as that means they need to get up, get dressed and come into the Centre. Many of these have had their mental health improved as a result and are now volunteering to help us out regularly. If needed, we do deliver-people who are sick, who don't have a car etc. A cup of tea and a sit down with others usually takes place. At times we have items to give out free as well. WE give Easter, Christmas, gifts and supply the children with school stationery. WE do make sure they have connected with other support systems, that their rent taken out of their pension so they don't get behind with rent.
Love In Action Wallan Inc.
Provide food and essential items for those in need in our community.
Various locations around Australia
Luma
Luma is a not-for-profit organisation that specialises in women's health issues. These include medical, counselling, mental health, drug and alcohol support, parenting, domestic violence, community workshops, and professional training. Our programs and services are open to all West Australian women and their families, with consideration made for the unique needs of Aboriginal, migrant and refugee families. We have two central offices in Joondalup and Northbridge and also co-locate in some other areas, and creche and interpreting services are available.
https://luma.org.au/
Macarthur Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service
Information and referral service about DV and court support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children and multi-cultural mainstream assistance.
Campbelltown NSW 2560
Mackay Hospital Foundation
Mackay Hospital Foundation (MHF) fundraises to purchase medical equipment for public hospitals and health services within the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions.
Our purpose is to accelerate frontline healthcare across our regional and rural communities.
We believe we shouldn't be disadvantaged simply because we choose to live in a regional or rural location.
MHF strives to create a healthier future for our communities by inspiring and supporting the delivery of exceptional healthcare and enhancing the hospital experience.
In addition to the purchase of medical equipment, MHF also implements projects in support of our dedicated staff and our communities. These have included a wellness program for emergency department doctors who deal with trauma on a daily basis; and MHF has installed cultural gardens at our local hospitals for our diverse Indigenous population.
These types of projects along with innovative equipment help to improve health outcomes within our communities.
Mackillop Family Services - Darwin
In Darwin, Mackillop Family Services offers the Family Support Service via outreach, which works with vulnerable families involved in the child protection system to help keep children living safely at home or to reunify children safely to their parents care after a period of time in out of home care.
Families may be dealing with complex issues such as domestic violence, housing instability, school truancy, substance abuse, poor mental or physical health, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, disability, and youth justice.
MacKillop Family Services - Queanbeyan
"Empowering children and families"
MacKillop Family services work with children, their families and communities through out-of-home care, education and early intervention services.
Family Connect and Support is a voluntary early intervention referral service, aiming to link families with supports in the local community.
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.