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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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South West Aboriginal Medical Service

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a Noongar Community Controlled Health Organisation, founded on the principles of self determination, empowerment and freedom of choice.

South West Autism Network Inc. (SWAN)

SWAN is a small, not for profit charity based in Busselton and servicing the south west region of WA. We provide information, resources, support, referral and advocacy to children, teens and adults with autism and their families. We also provide social and friendship skill development group programs for children and youth with autism, facilitated by psychologists with volunteer mentors.

Carey Park WA 6230

W swanautism.org.au

South West Womens Health and Information Centre

Provide services to women of all ages in the South West. Cervical screening, Counselling, Health education, Unplanned pregnancy testing and referral pathways., Wellness life coaching.
Run workshops and groups at the center and throughout the Southwest.
Partner in supporting parents in Perinatal anxiety and depression.

South Western Sydney Local Health Network [SWSLHD] - Youth Health

Provide counselling, nurse, doctor and group health promotion programs for young people 12 to 24 living in SWSLHD. There are 3 Youth Health Services across the district, Bankstown, Fairfield and Campbelltown.

Carramar NSW 2163

W swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Southcare Inc

A not for profit organisation based in Manning and has been providing caring services to residents of the City of South Perth since 1982. Services include financial counselling, emergency relief, aboriginal family support and aged care.

Manning WA 6152

W southcare.org.au

Southern Aboriginal Corporation

SAC’s mission is to provide effective representation and resource delivery for Indigenous people on issues of health, housing, recreation, employment, education and training whilst promoting Noongar social and cultural values in the Great Southern and South-West regions of Western Australia.

Southern Agcare Inc

Southern Agcare is a community run, free, mobile, professional counselling and support service for rural people in the southern regions of Western Australia offering

 Free Counselling – individual & Family
 Support
 Community Education
 Promotion of positive mental health
 Aboriginal Counselling & Support
 Emergency Relief- Dependent on funding.

Southern Cross School of Distance Education

Our school caters for a cohort of students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 12 across a range of areas from the Northern Rivers, New England, Tweed River and Coffs Coast, delivering education via a distance education model. Our students are disadvantaged educationally, socially, emotionally, economically, culturally and/or living in regional and remote places. Due to each student's personal circumstances are unable to attend a usual school setting. We aim for struggling students to attain equivalent educational standards and provide them with work readiness skills and opportunities to become active participants in their broader community post school.

Southern Youth & Family Services

The Southern Youth and Family Services Association Incorporated (SYFS) was established in 1977 and is an independent, local community-based benevolent (charity) organisation in the Southern part of NSW. SYFS provides support and assistance to vulnerable, disadvantaged and homeless young people and those at risk of, disadvantage and homelessness. This support extends to the children and families of these young people.
SYFS works with the broad community in a collective effort to reduce homelessness, prevent hardship and disadvantage and to enhance the quality of life for all Australians. SYFS assists individual young people and their families to improve their living situation, to reunite them to their families, to maintain their tenancies, to learn living and social skills, to link them to education and training, to support them to reduce the barriers to employment, and to enhance their health and overall wellbeing.

Nowra NSW 2541

T 0242281946

E syfs@syfs.org.au

W syfs.org.au

Southlakes Inc

We manage 6 foodbanks, 2 community cafes, 2 school breakfast clubs and Community Hair Project, we provide free haircuts for homeless and DV in 61 locations around Australia. Indigenous Hair Workshop, we travel to remote locations around Australia and teach basic hair skills. Share Your Home, we have made an app linking homeless teens and homeless families with Aussies who have a spare room, for short term free accommodation.

Souths Cares

Souths Cares was established in 2006 as an independent, public benevolent institution. The Souths Cares charity has been built upon the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ long and proud history of supporting the community; in particular Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander people. It’s charter is to support disadvantaged and marginalised youth and their families through the delivery of capacity building programs addressing education, training, health and employment needs.

Southside Community Care Inc.

Southside Community Care Inc. is a Specialist Homelessness Service providing crisis supported accommodation to homeless families. Our Family Support Workers assist tenants to develop a case management plan supporting them to address the issues surrounding their homelessness. A holistic approach is taken to support families to obtain long term affordable housing which includes practical support such as transport, brokerage, food assistance, budgeting and emotional support, as well as strong advocacy within the relevant government systems including Housing, Health & Medical, Child Safety, Legal and Social (Centrelink). We manage 16 crisis accommodation properties with a small staff of 4 part time employees and a small number of dedicated volunteers.

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

W southsidecommunitycare.org.au

St Augustine's Conference, St Vincent de Paul Society

We provide emergency assistance for those in need in the community.

St Canice's Kitchen

Feeds the homeless and socially excluded community 6 days a week in their kitchen at 11am each day.

St Catherine's College Inc - Dandjoo Darbalung Indigenous Tertiary Support

We accomodate 68 regional and remote abstudy eligible indigenous students ( low income ) who have moved to Perth to study for the first time at university and they have high needs for smart riders, books, computers, clothing, and stationery. PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: INDIGENOUS

St Mary's Primary School Bowraville

St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville, is a caring and vibrant Catholic community where every student and family is valued, included and respected. We currently educate children K-6 from across the Nambucca Valley.

For over a hundred years, our school has provided a wonderful learning environment where students feel safe, secure and cared for. The school works closely with our local Gumbaynggiirr community, creating connections with language, country and culture for our students.

Through our school Motto ‘Let Your Light Shine,' we seek to inspire our students with a passion for learning, life and service to others. As a Catholic School Community, we aim to accompany families so that our students can recognise the gifts they each have and share these gifts with others so they can each live their unique life with joy.

St Mary's School

We are a small regional Catholic school located in the farming town of Northampton. We currently have 95 students, across 4 classes. We cater for students from 4 year old Kindargarten to Year 6.

Northampton WA 6535

T +61402332591

W smsn.wa.edu.au

St Vincent de Paul - Blacktown Community Hub

Blacktown Community Hub

St Vincent de Paul - Caboolture

Emergency Support group for those in need. Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"

Morayfield QLD 4506

E state.admin@svdpqld.org.au

W vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul - Canberra/Goulburn - Goulburn Conference

Every day the St Vincent de Paul Society offers support to people in need. In the Canberra/Goulburn region we assist men, women, children and families through: - emergency support helpline - home visitations - Blue Door drop-in centre - crisis accommodation and support for families and individuals experiencing homelessness - camps and excursions for disadvantaged youth - respite and recreation for young carers - emergency provision of food and clothing - access to tertiary education - support for people with a mental illness Our supporters and volunteers are everyday people, but what they do is extraordinary.

St Vincent de Paul - Coolum Beach

We are a small Conference in Coolum Beach. We don't have our own office in Coolum but we do have Members on a Mon-Fri roster who are available to give locals a helping hand. We do our own fund-raising locally and the funds we raise go to help local Coolum individuals and families who need a hand up.

Coolum Beach QLD 4573

E state.admin@svdpqld.org.au

W vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul - Crisis Accommodation

We are crisis accommodation and support homeless men and women with securing accommodation in the community

Spring Hill QLD 4000

W vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul - Goodna Conference


Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"

St Vincent De Paul - Inner West Support Services

The St Vincent de Paul Society helps the most vulnerable in our communities through more than 200 programs and services across the country.

Lewisham NSW 2049

W vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul - Ipswich Conference

Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"

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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