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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
Balunu Foundation Ltd
The Balunu Foundation is a not for profit, charitable organisation focused on the healing of Indigenous youth and people and is based in Darwin, Northern Territory. In particular, Balunu seeks to instil a cultural identity among Indigenous youth at risk through a culturally appropriate healing program which builds self belief and self esteem whilst assisting Indigenous youth to overcome the wide range of challenges they face as young Indigenous people in today’s society.
Coconut Grove NT 0810
Bankstown Community Resource Group Inc.
Bankstown Community Resource Group Inc. (BCRG) is a non-profit, community managed and focused organisation, which responds compassionately to address the identified needs of children, families and disadvantaged people without discrimination.
Bankstown Womens Health Centre
Bankstown Womens Health Centre (BWHC) are an independent, NGO, not for profit organisation run by Women for Women and their families. BWHC provide free health and wellbeing services, in a women's only safe space, and is one of 21 health centers in NSW, 6 being in Sydney. BWHC provide health and wellbeing services for women and their children who live in the Canterbury Bankstown local government area. BWHC provide trauma informed specialised services for women who may have experienced domestic family violence, assault, and other barriers and challenges in their life. As well as Counsellors, social workers, Dietician, legal services, women's health Doctor, BWHC also provide a weekly food share program, and other small groups and activities for Women and their children.
Bankstown NSW 2200
Banyule Community Health Service
Banyule CHS provides the local community with mental and physical health supports including GP's, counselors, allied health workers and mental health support workers, legal assistance, dental, social workers, and is a one-stop shop in the community. There are 2 sites, West Heidelberg and Greensborough to service the Banyule catchment.
Baptist Care SA
Baptist Care SA is church based organisation we support client in homelessness, disability and NDIS, youth work, children and family, Aboriginal services.
Our Wardli-ana team works with Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing
or at risk of homelessness and seeking a service that
connects them with culture, community and is led by
Aboriginal voice.
Adelaide SA 5000
Barcaldine Prep-12 State School
We are a Prep-12 state School in a small community
Barnardos ACT
Barnardos Australia's Canberra Centre offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children, adolescents and their families in the ACT.
Programs and services offered in the Centre reflect the problems of Canberra, with a population of young families and increasing population group of adolescents. As the Canberra population has a broad cross section of people, Barnardos’ programs aim to target the most financially and socially disadvantaged.
The Canberra Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, during which time there have been many changes in program development. Most significantly has been the closure of residential units in favour of highly supported community based placements with carers and increased family support.
Barnardos ACT - Child, Youth and Family Support
Barnardos Australia's Canberra Centre offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children, adolescents and their families in the ACT. Programs and services offered in the Centre reflect the problems of Canberra, with a population of young families and increasing population group of adolescents. As the Canberra population has a broad cross section of people, Barnardos’ programs aim to target the most financially and socially disadvantaged. The Canberra Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, during which time there have been many changes in program development. Most significantly has been the closure of residential units in favour of highly supported community based placements with carers and increased family support.
Barnardos ACT - Intensive Intervention Service
Barnardos Australia's Canberra Centre offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children, adolescents and their families in the ACT.
Programs and services offered in the Centre reflect the problems of Canberra, with a population of young families and increasing population group of adolescents. As the Canberra population has a broad cross section of people, Barnardos’ programs aim to target the most financially and socially disadvantaged.
The Canberra Centre has been operating for more than 40 years, during which time there have been many changes in program development. Most significantly has been the closure of residential units in favour of highly supported community based placements with carers and increased family support.
Downer ACT 2602
Barnardos Youth Services - Cranebrook
At Barnardos, we hope to end child abuse and neglect by supporting families to keep children and young people safe at home. We help children and young people who have experienced trauma, to recover and thrive and where there is a risk of abuse we find safe homes for them through foster care and open adoption.
We connect children, young people and families to the community to ensure they never feel isolated or alone. We give children, young people and families the tools to cope with life’s challenges and improve their wellbeing. We motivate children, young people and their families to embrace learning and education so they can reach their brightest future.
We amplify the voices of young people to influence Government on the issues that affect their lives. We celebrate diversity and encourage children, young people and families to embrace their culture, history and identity.
Barunga Community Education Centre School Council (Barunga School)
Students are studying employment pathways and part of this to learn about operating a business.
Barunga NT 0852

Baw Baw Food Relief
Food Relief Charity located in the Baw Baw Shire.
Baw Baw Food Relief helps community members experiencing food insecurity through financial hardship providing nutritional food and personal products.
In the 2019 - 2020 financial year we assisted 950 families and individuals. Due to the influx of people relocating to our catchment area Baw Baw Food Relief are now helping people sleeping rough as well many new families.
We expect the pressure on our services will increase by 10-15% this financial year.
Baw Baw Food Relief is a Not for Profit organisation with 70 caring volunteers helping their community.
Baw Baw L2P
NFP that supports 16-21 year old learner drivers to overcome road blocks in achieving their 120 hours of supervised driving. Learners are matched with volunteer mentors for drives, following the graduated licencing system, supplying safe vehicles, and reducing other boundaries including glasses, safe footwear etc.
Partly funded by department of transport, we are required to fund the remaining 25-30% of program costs.
Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation
Bawinanga is a progressive Aboriginal corporation based in Maningrida. We represent and assist the 4000 Aboriginal people of the 32 homelands surrounding Maningrida in West Arnhem Land.
Our work is carried out in the context of people’s traditional lands, cultural practices and languages.
Bayside Community Emergency Relief Inc
BCER is a community driven 100% volunteer run not for profit registered charity mobilising the community in times of local & state emergencies where co ordinated community teamwork can help.
Due to the overwhelming success of the Bayside Community Emergency Relief Group during the 2020 bushfire emergency and at the request of numerous relief & official organisations BCER became a NFP charity in March 2020. This gives us more resources, support and possibilities moving forward. This is a call to action, future community events & information group.
Brighton East VIC 3187
Bayulu Remote Community School
Remote Community School
Beacon Laundry
Beacon Laundry is a social enterprise commercial laundry that gives a sheet! Our mission is simple. We create local jobs, career pathways and a workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
Beananging Kwuurt Institute
BKI is the former Sister Kate's home for children of the stolen generation in Queens Park and covers 44,000sqm of land. Beananging Kwuurt Institute (BKI) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation located in Queens Park Western Australia. We offer emergency relief for families in the community who are experiencing hardship, and work to benefit the Aboriginal community and inspire our people to know they are valued and where they are now is not their future
Because We Care Boutique Central Coast
Because We Care Boutique is a service run by dedicated stylist volunteers assisting women from the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions with suitable attire and accessories for the following requirements:
Re-entering the Workforce - Homelessness - Work Experience
Court Appearances - Important Appointments
We are a project of Iris Foundation
Beenleigh Housing & Development Company Ltd
BHDC is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that strives to support, enhance and transform the
lives of its members in culturally supportive and regenerative ways. BHDC was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit,
registered charity holding Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) registration with the Australian Taxation
Office.
BHDC is centred upon a strong community-based movement aligned with governance and transparent operational
activity with Indigenous culture. This has its roots firmly with local leaders and Elders who paved the way for our
organisation to house and develop our community – local Yugambeh people and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander families who call this country home. Our community ways have established a vision for our community
based on our urgent need for sustainable housing and community development that will provide homes and a
community for our people.
Eagleby QLD 4207
Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Inc
Bega Garnbirringu Health Services’ vision for the future is for a society in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not disadvantaged and share a quality of life with health and life expectancy equal to the non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Bellangry Community Sports Club
Support Community members through Drought, Fire & floods in partnership with Resilience NSW
Only Meeting pointy for community
Only Sports facility/area/park for community
Bellangry NSW 2446
Bellata Public School
Educational provider to remote students.
Belyuen Community Government Council
Provides a range of services to an Indigenous community - aged care centre, sport and recreation, community store (very small one), workshop, women's art centre, plus a range of local government services for the small council (approx 190 people)
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.