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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
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Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
Major corporation supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in South West Sydney.
The Australian Children's Music Foundation Ltd
The Australian Children’s Music Foundation provides free, long term music programs and instruments to disadvantaged and Indigenous children across Australia, inspiring creativity and imagination while nurturing self-esteem and confidence.

The Base Support Services Inc.
Youth support service providing counselling support and case management to young people and their families
The Benevolent Society - Child Youth and Family - Hurstville
Child Youth and Family program work alongside vulnerable children and families to support change and build safety within the family home so that the family can minimize the involvement of statutory child protection. We offer an intensive case work support within the family home.
The Benevolent Society - East Maitland
Family Preservation - Supporting families with children at risk of Significant Harm
East Maitland NSW 2323
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The Benevolent Society - Liverpool
Tertiary child protection service providing intensive family support to vulnerable families at risk of entering OOHC.
The Benevolent Society - Loganholme
Our vision is for a just society where all Australians can live their best life.
Right from the start, we’ve been there for anyone who needs us, at the heart of change. As Australia’s first charity, we have survived and thrived, and continue to do so through challenge and opportunity.
We’re guided to reach our vision and face the challenges of every new day by our principles and values. They provide a framework on how we work together, collaborate with others and make a positive difference to the community.
Loganholme QLD 4129
The Buttery
The Buttery is an independent, not-for-profit, charitable, community based organisation specialising in the treatment of mental health, gambling and alcohol and other issues. Its services include residential treatment and community outreach programs. It is located near Bangalow in northern NSW and was founded in 1973. It is now the largest not-for-profit provider of residential and community-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in the NSW Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast Regions. All programs are evidence-based and subject to on-going quality assurance evaluation. Its programs are accredited under Australian Service Excellence Standards. Last year The Buttery provided treatment to more than 2,400 teenagers and adults and assisted the family members of people affected by drug and alcohol, gambling and mental health issues. The Buttery is funded by a combination of government contracts and grants as well as charitable fundraising. It is a deductible gift recipient.
The Canberra Hospital
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.
The Centre Education Programme
The young people who attend our schools have typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded within an educational framework but also typically involve medical, multidisciplinary, legal and/or social support personnel network systems.
Kingston QLD 4114

The Centre For Women & Co. Ltd.
At The Centre For Women & Co. our vision is to achieve social justice for all women by promoting equity, respect, safety and diversity in our communities; all whilst staying true to our core values of: Integrity, Compassion & Respect.
The Champion Project
We are a registered NFP helping people facing lifestyle barriers and the vulnerable in our community to connect and find purpose. Counselling, budgeting, food assistance, mentoring, computer skills training, working with children and families whose parents are incarcerated and those experiencing family and domestic violence and who are facing or at risk of homelessness. We run a Friday night meals program to families and individuals referred to us by the Police, Community Services / child protection and local assistance associations. This allows us to visit those who are in a season of hardship and do not know where to get help. Our meals program provide opportunity to build relationship and identify needs in order to connect people with the assistance and support that they need. We are proactively linking the people we engage with to local businesses with the prospect of part-time or fulltime employment.
The Children's Hospital Westmead - Social Work Department
The Social Workers at The Children's Hospital at Westmead work with children and their families to help them cope with, and adjust to, the diagnosis and the impact of their health condition.
We provide:
- Crisis Intervention Counselling for children, siblings and families in periods of acute trauma and high stress situations.
-Counselling for children, siblings, parents/carers and families to help with adjustment to illness, making decisions or coping with grief and trauma.
- Assistance in putting together a plan to address a family's psychological and social needs.
- Provide information and assistance in accessing practical resources particularly for socially/financially disadvantaged families
- Family violence assessment and support with safety planning.
Westmead NSW 2145
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The Fact Tree Youth Service
The Fact Tree Youth service is a non profit organisation that deals with young families and young adolescents.
Waterloo NSW 2017
The Family Co.
Our purpose is to create safe and positive communities where women, children, youth and families can build capacity to take on life’s challenges and realise their best futures.
Our suite of services fall under the following areas of specialisation:
• Child, Youth, Family & Parenting Support
• Domestic & Family Violence Support
• Education & Training
Our programs and services include parenting education programs, school-based programs, youth services, child and family case management support to assist families with a range of support needs, corporate training and domestic violence awareness and education, community engagement, counselling and therapeutic services, domestic violence case management, court support, advocacy and assistance.
The Family Inclusion Network WA
Fin WA provides advocacy, support and information for families involved with child protection.
The Family Place Inc.
Parenting education and support programs
Playgroup support at Koori Boori’s (Aboriginal specific early childhood and antenatal clinics)
General Family Support
Intensive Family Preservation Program
Financial Counselling
Community Projects
The Family Planning Association Of Western Australia (Inc)
We provided counselling, sexual health clinics, sexual health and relationship health promotion and education to all Western Australians, in particular youth, CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Sex Workers, other Community Services, Schools, Detention Centres and any others who came to us for their sexual health and relationship wellbeing.
The Foster Share Shed Inc
The Foster Share Shed is a place where Foster Carers and children in care can get together with like-minded people, to discuss their care experiences and knowledge. It provides a safe and supportive environment and a platform to which children in care can meet and come together with other children in care.
The Foster Share Shed is a resource center receiving donations from the general public.
It is important that a child in care feels like they belong. Children typically come into care with nothing. They have no belongings, sense of security or ownership.
The Foster Share Shed provides a space for training, personal development, coffee mornings, children’s play dates, celebrations, targeted events and more.
The Freedom Hub Ltd
We help people who have experienced modern slavery in Australia recover and rebuild their life.
The Gender Centre Inc
The Gender Centre is committed to developing and providing services and activities which enhance the ability of people with gender issues to make informed choices.
The Gender Centre is also committed to educating the public and providers about the needs of people with gender issues. We offer a wide range of services to people with gender issues, their partners, families and friends in New South Wales. For example, we provide a counselling service, a residential program, an exit-house program, case management, support groups, advocacy, outreach and many other forms of support. We also act as an education, support, training and referral / resource Centre to other Organizations and Service Providers. We specifically aim to provide a high quality service which acknowledges human rights and ensures respect and confidentiality.
The Generosity Collective Inc
The Generosity Collective is a newly established registered charity based in Mitcham Victoria and supports those facing hardship in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
With the support of our registered community, we curate Generosity Crisis Care Packs with people’s quality second hand and new items. We are building a mindful and generous community which allows us to bridge the gap between services currently provided for those in difficult circumstances. We partner with support agencies who assist individuals who may be fleeing domestic violence, in crisis accommodation, those who may be accessing residential and psychiatric support services, young mothers and baby programs and children in out of home care. We create individualised Generosity Crisis Packs which contain clothing and essential items for those individuals, then deliver them directly to our partner agencies, for them to distribute to their clients.
The Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport
The Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport Aboriginal Corporation (The Institute) is an Aboriginal Community controlled “Not For Profit’ charity governed by a Board of Management. The Institute responsibility is to develop partnerships that maximise opportunities for Aboriginal Australians living within Western Australia, especially the youth, to participate in sport and recreation in order to produce health, education, social and cultural benefits for individuals and their respective communities.
The Junction Community Centre Inc
The Junction Community Centre aims to create a welcoming, responsive, inclusive and supportive environment, working with the community to help it meet the needs of individuals, families and community groups in the local area. We offer a range of educational, recreational and social activities (collaborating with other NFPs, council) to decrease social isolation and improve community participation by maximizing opportunities and minimizing barriers. We work to recognise the needs of the community and tailor activities accordingly - be it by improving literacy, teaching life skills or delivering cross-cultural programs to improve understanding. We conduct community events to create a safe comfortable environment for greater social cohesion.
We hire the centre to support others' community initiatives (sporting, religious/cultural or special interest groups). Our core operations: building community capacity, supporting community connections and vulnerable community.
The Lachy Foundation
Provides support to at-risk 15 to 25 year-olds.
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.