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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
Scripture Union QLD - Warwick East State School
Chaplain
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Western Suburbs State Special School
Queensland school chaplaincy service specialising in support for special needs and high school students.
SDN Children's Services Moruya
Our service is located on the South Coast of NSW in the town of Moruya. We provide early intervention services including childcare centres that prioritise children who have a disability. We run the Family Preservation Program (formally Brighter Futures) providing support to families that are at risk of having their children removed by DCJ. We support family changes that lowers risk of significant harm to the children within that family.
SEARMS Community Housing Aboriginal Corporation
SEARMS is primarily a
1. property management provider
2. Specialist Housing Provider
3. provider of emergency transition accommodation
selectability - Cairns
selectability specialise in providing mental health services and support through the provision of NDIS services and delivery of government-funded mental wellbeing initiatives and programs.
selectability - Mackay
As a specialist mental health service provider, we work in partnership with individuals, carers and families, government and non-government service providers and private practitioners to create life experiences for people that make a difference and enhance their own recovery.
selectability - Townsville
As a specialist mental health service provider, we work in partnership with individuals, carers and families, government and non-government service providers and private practitioners to create life experiences for people that make a difference and enhance their own recovery
Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Serving Our People Inc
Serving Our People (SOP) supports the welfare of many vulnerable groups including: children under the age of 15, youth, struggling households, homeless and those that are physically and mentally impacted. SOP works with all charities to help them deliver essentials to those in need as a logistics delivery service.
Set Free Care - Community Hub
Set Free Care Community Hub is a drop in Centre in the Southport CBD.
Our Charity exists to provide a safe, supportive and accepting environment for vulnerable people within the Southport and wider Gold Coast community. We value each visitor and strive to allow people the opportunity to maintain their own dignity and offer pathways to professional services.
By the provision of basic human needs such as meals, showers, connection and a caring heart, we are able to truly care for the most vulnerable in our community. We are a charity that believes in biblical principles and the life changing love that God has for us.
We love the one's in front of us, and hope that we can make a meaningful difference in their life.
SevGen Indigenous Corporation
SevGen creates wellness through strong, healthy, connections and relationships. We have projects that support individuals within a social context to benefit the collective so that our community is built with a celebratory, strength based, positive functioning model.
We have formed trusting relationships at all levels (grassroots, corporate, executive and ministerial )and make sure that noone is ignored.
SevGen is a social enterprise funded organisation powered by the holding group D-Time Enterprises and includes Deadly Espresso Time, Deadly Saltt & Pepper Time, Deadly Bushtucker Time and other smaller initiatives and products.
We are a registered public benevolent DGR charity so your donation could be a tax deductible donation. Please consult an accountant and let us know if you need a DGR receipt.
Shalom House of Hope - The Saving Place Inc
Distributing food and goods - Food Banking - Suppling raw product (food) to school, colleges, youth groups and feeding programs operating at street level.
Assisting in vetting and distribution of goods donated during crisis situations.
Share & Care Community Services Group Inc - WA
We are a Not For Profit Organisation that sponsors Health, Welfare and Family Services to regional communities. Founded in 1975 by a concerned group of community members in the town of Northam, the Share and Care organisation today has grown to provide 23 various services, and covers 250,000 square kilometres of the Coastal, Wheatbelt and Upper Great Southern areas.
Shelter Housing Action Cairns Association Inc
Shelter Housing Action Cairns (SHAC) provides crisis accommodation & support for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to this, we provide a range of Financial Inclusion programs, including Microfinance and Financial Literacy support ( My Money Program).
Parramatta Park QLD 4870
Sheltered By Grace
Assit people in need with supported accommodation.
Primarily focusing on mental illness
Waterford QLD 4133
Shepparton Foodshare
Shepparton Foodshare rescues and receives donations of food to redistribute for free to those in ‘necessitous circumstances’ in the Goulburn Valley and beyond.
On average more than 350,000 kilograms of food is distributed to registered emergency relief agencies, schools, community meals programs and churches annually to support individuals, children, homeless, people from our culturally and linguistically diverse community, including new arrivals and refugees.
Foodshare stores the food according to regulation guidelines to extend the shelf life of the donated/rescued food to then provide nutritious food and prevent edible food entering landfill as waste.
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Information and referral
Assisting people to find information and support in response to specific concerns.
Housing service
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre delivers a Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS)
Support and advocacy
Assisting individuals and families to cope with difficult and stressful life situations. Mutual support through self help groups
SHINE for Kids
SHINE for Kids has 40 years’ experience delivering programs and services to children and young people affected by the criminal justice system.
Children with a parent in prison are the invisible victims of crime. They experience significant psychological and emotional trauma, isolation, bullying, poverty, homelessness and fragmentation of care, education and family support.
Nationally, SHINE delivers programs in 32 correctional centres and provides community programs in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC and WA.
SHINE for Kids is the leading organisation and the only national charity supporting children with a parent in prison.
Shire of Augusta Margaret River
Local Government Organisation
Margaret River WA 6285
Shire of Harvey - Harvey Bushfire Recovery Centre
One stop shop for fire affected residents from the Shire of harvey
Harvey WA 6220
Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network Inc
The Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network (SSPAN) is a network of representatives from the Shoalhaven community. We work closely with the community to raise awareness of suicide; promote recovery from mental illness; and build individual and community resilience; with the aim of reducing the impact of suicide in the Shoalhaven. We support vulnerable people and communities by connecting with compassion and kindness to build stronger pathways to care.
Shoe Boxes of Love Inc
Providing love and hope to communities within Australian who have been affected by disaster, through small boxes (shoe boxes) of essential and luxury items donated by members of the community.
Lobethal SA 5241
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Shopfront is the home of youth arts.
Shopfront creates opportunities for Young People to access and engage with the arts and their creativity, regardless of ability, perceived skill or social circumstance.
Carlton NSW 2218
ShoreTrack Ltd
ShoreTrack aims to advance social and public welfare by looking after the wellbeing of disadvantaged, disengaged, high risk and vulnerable young people experiencing multiple challenges. This is done by providing:
• Diversionary activities designed to re-engage with education and training.
• Pathways to employment through skills development and social enterprise activities primarily focussed on developing self-confidence and resilience to better prepare our young people for work in industries with employment outcomes in our region.
Short Term Accommodation for Youth
STAY supports young people aged 15 to 19 years who are in crisis. We provided supported accommodation and transition to independent living.
STAY currently has a main hostel which is funded to support up to 8 young people. We also have supported parents program where we support young parents to establish a rental history through an agreement with Community Housing Limited
Silkstone Baptist Church Care Ministry
Seeking to meet the immediate needs of the local community.
Silkstone QLD 4304
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.
