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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.

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Moree Sports Health Arts and Education Academy

The Moree SHAE Academy aims to develop and evolve the achievements of earlier programs to deliver appropriately tailored "customised" programs and services for the local Moree community.

The Academy provides an environment and learning space where personal growth, excellence and inclusiveness will flourish. Academy students are given a very broad spread of development opportunities with the objective of creating a healthier, stronger and sustainable future for the students.

Specific programs to build individual skills, capabilities and leadership qualities will be delivered through the following streams:
Connecting with culture
Education and Art
Health and wellbeing
Leadership development
Mentoring and support services
Sporting development

Mornington Community Support Centre

Mornington Community Support Centre provides information, referrals, and support services to assist people experiencing personal and financial difficulties in Mornington, Mt Martha, Mt Eliza, and Moorooduc in Victoria. We are committed to ensuring that no one should go hungry because they cannot afford to buy food and through various donors we provide fresh bread and food on a daily basis. We have a pantry stocked with nonperishable items and can provide supermarket and fuel vouchers when available. We have recently opened a community cafe, where our community members can enjoy barista style coffee, toasties, hot meals and desserts free of charge. We have 3 Case workers and a team of trained volunteers providing Emergency Relief and provide one on one interviews to determine clients needs be it food support, budgeting,counselling, No interest loans, advocacy,travel cards or general support. We also run an op shop to provide funding for these services.

Mornington VIC 3931

T 0359751644

E support@mcisc.org.au

W mcsc.au

Mornington Shire Council

Serving the people of Mornington Island, their land, their community and their traditions

Gununa QLD 4871

W mornington.qld.gov.au/

Moruya High School

Moruya High School is an inclusive, comprehensive coeducational public high school on the South Coast of NSW

Mount Barker Family House Inc

Mount Barker Community Centre is a not-for-profit, independent organisation located in the heart of Mount Barker SA. The Community Centre offers local community members opportunities to connect with each ​other through a variety of responsive and inclusive programs, events and volunteer roles across the region. The Community Centre is responsive to local community need and works to address gaps and unmet needs through innovation and collaboration.

Mount Barker SA 5251

T +61401217517

W mtbcc.org.au

Mount Kilcoy State School

A small rural P-6 state school that caters to a tight-knit community, often serving as a focal point for local education and social activities. The school follows the Australian Curriculum, offering small multiage classes from Prep through to the sixth grade. Teachers work diligently to provide quality education and social/emotional support for our students. The school provides support services to address the diverse needs of its students, which includes counselling, special education programs, learning support, funding when required to attend camps, buy uniforms and facilitates community connections. Our school has limited services and supports due to the rural location. Mount Kilcoy State School is located 10 kilometres north of the township of Kilcoy in Queensland, Australia. We recently had the addition of a health hub that supports some mental health but not school aged primary children at this stage.

Mudgin-Gal Aboriginal Corporation

Mudgin-Gal is an Aboriginal organisation based in inner-city Sydney. As a service run by Aboriginal women, for Aboriginal women, it is unique. Mudgin-Gal means ‘women’s place’. It offers safe haven and active support for women, girls and their young families through services.

Chippendale NSW 2008

W mudgin-gal.org.au

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre

MDNC is a community based organisation which is funded and / or supported by: Dept of family services, Dept. of social services, donations and contributions from the Byron Shire Community, Byron Shire Council. Services delivered are broad.

Mullumbimby NSW 2482

T 02 6684 1286

W mdnc.org.au

Multicultural Futures

Assisting migrants and refugees who are facing or experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and difficulty settling, or who need support to improve their employment capabilities, so that they can build meaningful lives in Australia.

Bentley WA 6102

W multiculturalfutures.org.au/

Mununjali Jymbi Centre

Indigenous Support Service and Housing
Jymbi Centre
Family and Youth Support Healing and Intervention
All families who have difficulties from time to time and may need to talk with someone.
We work confidentially and can provide information and ongoing healing and support with you and your whole family.
Some ways our programs offer support:
Having a cuppa and a yarn
Court Support
Counselling
Referrals
Day & Overnight programs
Women’s & Men’s Groups
Client support services

Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation

We help Aboriginal people in need of housing, we work to prevent homelessness in Aboriginal communities, we support Aboriginal people to maintain their tenancies, we represent Aboriginal tenants in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal when they have a landlord tenant depute, we are a charity, not for profit Aboriginal corporation, we maintain a gift fund in accordance with the requirements of the income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperatives

The Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is a not-for-profit organisation who provides a diverse range of programs from childcare, kindergarten, health, medical, well being, housing and aged care for the Aboriginal people in Robinvale. Our main focus is on self determination, empowerment and resilience.

Robinvale VIC 3549

T 0350263353

E info@mvac.org.au

W mvac.org.au/

Murri Watch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Murri Watch is a not-for-profit incorporation established in 1991 just prior to the handing down of the Recommendations arising from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Murri Watch is determined to stop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths and self-harm in custody, and to deliver high quality services and support options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Murri Watch delivers a range of programs across the state. These programs include Diversion from Custody, Cell Visitor Services, Community Patrol Services and Homelessness. Our Homelessness Service, Bowman Johnson Hostel is a 20-bed hostel which provides short term accommodation combined with case management services for homeless person or persons at risk of being homeless.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

W murriwatch.org.au/

Murrigunyah

Indigenous sexual assault centre, providing support for women and males in the community, provide counselling, referrals, emergency response, training and workshops, court assistance, advocacy, spiritual healing.

Woodridge QLD 4114

W murrigunyah.org.au/

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) is made up of members from five traditional custodial groups: the Ngarluma, Mardudhunera, Yaburara, Yindjibarndi, and Wong-Goo-Tt-Oo peoples. MAC’s mission is to preserve and protect our land, heritage and culture while transforming the lives of our community. MAC brings together the five groups to pave the way for future generations and work together for country, while respecting lore, heritage and traditions.

Murwillumbah Community Centre

The Murwillumbah Community Centre Inc (MCC) is a centrally located not-for-profit, community-based organisation which provides a diverse mix of support services and facilities for Murwillumbah and surrounding villages. MCC is committed to the principles of equity, access, participation and community development, and is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for the local community that celebrates diversity and encourages health and wellbeing, social interaction, inter-generational respect, and the sharing of knowledge and positive inclusion.
MCC services include;
- Information, Referral, Advocacy & Support Service
- Emergency Relief Service
- Financial Counselling Service
- Budget Counselling
- Tenancy Support Service
- Homeless support
- Educational / Recreational Programs
- Community Pantry
- Indigenous Family Support
- Indigenous Dance Group & playgroup
- Youth breakfast program
- After school youth group

Murwillumbah NSW 2484

W mccentre.org.au/

Murwillumbah High School

Secondary school

Nairm Marr Djambana Inc

We are a not for profit Aboriginal Community Organisation (Gathering Place). An Aboriginal Gathering Place is a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe space where all Aboriginal people have a sense of belonging. It is a space designed to foster reconciliation and healing, for Aboriginal people as well as non-Aboriginal people, with access to programs and services that strengthen culture and enhance wellbeing.. We provide culturally safe programs and services.

Various locations around Australia

T 0397831521

E manager@djambana.org.au

W djambana.org.au/

Nambour Community Centre Inc.

OUR VISION
To stand beside people as we all work and learn towards a better community.

OUR MISSION
To co-create a better community by working with people in ways that promote and embed equity, opportunity and mutual respect.

Narang Bir-rong

Narang Bir-rong is a not-for-profit Aboriginal foster care agency located in Sydney's western suburbs. We have three programs including: Leaving care, out of home care & family preservation.

Penrith NSW 2750

T 0247614000

W nbac.org.au/

Narellan Community Health Centre - Aboriginal Community Social Work

Community Service works with only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. Vulnerable with complex issues and child protection concerns

NATSIWA (National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Womens Alliance)

We are a national advocacy organisation that supports atsi women and children. We also have charity status that enables us to seek support for women in our community in need of various supports from homelessness to DFSV.

NCOSS

The NSW Council for Social Service (NCOSS) works with and for people experiencing poverty and disadvantage, and those organisations that support them, to achieve positive change in NSW.

Darlinghurst NSW 2010

W ncoss.org.au

Neami National - Campbelltown North

Specialist mental health and homelessness service

Neami National - Kirwan

The Individual Recovery Support Program provides non-clinical psychosocial services to support consumers to transition back into the community upon release from a correctional facility.

The program provides one-on-one ‘wraparound’ support for up to 12 months post-release, including:

Three months of high intensity support where consumers are supported to address their highest priority needs to facilitate integration back into community.
Nine months of lower intensity support which focuses on the achievement of the individual’s medium to longer term recovery goals.

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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