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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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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

Sherwood QLD 4075

T 07 3379 6963

W sherwoodnc.org/

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

W amrshire.wa.gov.au/

Shire of Harvey - Harvey Bushfire Recovery Centre

One stop shop for fire affected residents from the Shire of harvey

Harvey WA 6220

W harvey.wa.gov.au/

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.

Nowra NSW 2541

E info@sspan.org.au

W sspan.org.au

Shoe Boxes of Love Inc

Providing love and hope to Australian communities who have been impactd by disaster, through small boxes (shoe boxes) of essential and luxury items donated by members of the community.

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

W shopfront.org.au/

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

Geraldton WA 6530

T +61404084358

E manager@stay.org.au

W stay.org.au

Silkstone Baptist Church Care Ministry

Seeking to meet the immediate needs of the local community.

Silkstone QLD 4304

W facebook.com/silkstonebaptist/

Silky Oaks Children's Haven

Our organisation provides emergency supported accommodation to families at risk of homelessness or those who are homeless.

Manly West QLD 4179

W silkyoaks.org.au/childcare-centre/

Silver Bridle Action Group Inc

Silver Bridle Action Group Inc runs the Molendinar Community Centre also known at the Lynne Richardson Community Centre located at Molendinar and have been providing several programs such as the Community Foodbank, Free after school care, social support for seniors through programs such as chess, light exercises and call in program. The after hours school care is provided for children in disadvantaged families for free activities at the centre including homework assitance, play and outside excursions.

Silver Lining Foundation Australia Ltd

The purpose of Silver Lining Foundation Australia is to provide an educational environment in which young Indigenous people can prosper spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically & materially, & be empowered for life in all its fullness.

Our Focus
To empower Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students, to achieve positive futures through providing high quality education & real pathway opportunities.

We aim to achieve our Philosophy and Aims by:
-embracing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives & cultural knowledge & wisdom to foster in students strong, positive identities as a basis for the educational program.
-creating a safe environment in which students further their academic knowledge, skills & confidence to: Achieve their full potential; attain economic independence; & contribute positively to their families, their communities & Australian society.
-being a leader in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander education & enable life-long learning

Ficks Crossing QLD 4606

T 0408184673

E admin@slfa.edu.au

W silverlining.org.au

Singleton Family Support

Singleton Family Support is a non-government organisation that strongly believes improving the health and
wellbeing of every person is possible and there are many ways to support physical and mental health. We do this
by offering a wide range of services, programs, groups, and experiences. Each of these services aims to increase
understanding, strengthen self-worth, creating healthy relationships and connections and build resilience that
enables empowerment.

Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc

Information/Advice/Referrals, Free clothing, meals, fruit/veg/bread, intensive support for at risk families, homeless, Indigenous, food support, EAPA vouchers, free showers and laundry facilities, free social activities

Sisters Inside Inc - Brisbane

Established in 1992, Sisters Inside is an independent community organisation based in Queensland, which advocates for the collective human rights of women and girls in prison, and their families, and provides services to address their individual needs.

Sisters Inside Inc - Townsville

Working with women who have just been released from prison.

Hyde Park QLD 4812

W sistersinside.com.au/

SMYL Community College - Medina Campus

South Metro Youth Link (SMYL) Community College is a Curriculum and Reengagement Education (CARE) school for at-risk young people. We are a referral only school for young people who have disengaged from mainstream education. Many students are dealing with mental health issues.

Various locations around Australia

T 0430959481

W smylcollege.wa.edu.au/

Smyl Community Services

Education of minority groups, with main cohorts of single parents - most with DV history. SMYL helps people and local communities to make a positive change for their future. We provide personal support, counselling, mentoring, advocacy and referral services in Perth and towns and communities throughout regional and remote WA.

Bunbury WA 6230

W smylcollege.wa.edu.au

SNAICC - National Voice for our Children - THRYVE NSW

THRYVE NSW is a division of SNAICC-National Voice for our Children (Australia’s National non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children).

We work for the fulfilment of the rights of our children, to ensure their safety, development and well-being. Our goal is to build strong, healthy, self-determining, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, connected to family and culture.

THRYVE NSW directly supports 17 Aboriginal Community Controlled (ACC) Early Learning Centres across the state in remote, rural, urban, and regional towns.

This initiative was created to provide backbone support to ACC Early Years Services, to ensure these centres, their children and families in community are supported to thrive.

We also support the government’s Closing the Gap plan by ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are engaged in high quality, culturally appropriate early childhood education in their early years.

SNAICC - National Voice for Our Children - THRYVE WA

SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children has established its THRYVE divisions in NSW, VIC and WA. THRYVE WA provides a backbone support on the ground directly to Aboriginal Early Years services across WA with further access and support to Aboriginal Community Controlled Early Childhood Education services through membership registration. Our work aims to provide backbone support as a means to improve the quality of care and education for indigenous children and their families. THRYVE WA follows in the work of SNAICC as a national voice for our children to improve the lives of indigenous children.

Kununurra WA 6743

W snaicc.org.au/

Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is a trusted community partner

Values that will achieve our vision:

Solutionary
Together
Accountable
Innovative
Caring

Cooma NSW 2630

W snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/

Snowy Valleys Council

The Snowy Valleys Council is a local government area located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. This area was formed in 2016 from the merger of the Tumut Shire with the neighbouring Tumbarumba Shire.

Social Futures

For more than 46 years Social Futures has been creating positive social change. As a regionally based community services provider we are experts in tailoring programs to fit our diverse local communities.
We are a regional leader and work alongside our partner organisations to strengthen and build capacity and collaboration within the community sector.

Our vision
Thriving people, strong communities.

Our purpose
To achieve positive social change in our communities

Lismore NSW 2480

T 1800 719 625

W socialfutures.org.au/

Society of St Vincent de Paul - Holy Spirit Parish (St Clair NSW)

The local Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, covering St Clair, Colyton, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek

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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