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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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Warilla High School

WHS is a large comprehensive public high school in Shellharbour NSW.
We serve a largely socio-economically disadvantaged community. We strive daily to provide our students with opportunities to engage with the world outside of their own and experience the possibilities education can offer a young person. WHS is committed to giving aid where there is a need and it is our mission to provide every chance for our students to access learning, extra-curricular, cultural and social activities despite their families financial means.

Waroona Community Resource Centre/Family Support Service

Economic, Social and Community Development, including social services, Family Support Services, Emergency Relief provided to residents in Shire of Waroona and surrounding areas.

Waroona WA 6215

W waroonacrc.com.au/

Warragul Community House

We link and involve the community with the community through a range of social groups, education for employment courses and lifestyle choice classes.

Warriapendi Child and Parent Centre

Our centre is a place to:

come with children between 0 to 4 years of age,
participate in early learning playgroups, workshops, information sessions, community events and other activities.
Learn about what children need to grow up healthy and happy
find out about activities and services for families and children in the area. Prepare for a great transition to Kindy.
All programs and services are free. They meet interests of the families and encourage the children’s healthy development. We always focus on nurturing relationships between parents and children.

At our centre parents also find the information they need to be the best parents they can be. We work with other organisations to coordinate the services at the centre, or at surrounding schools when possible, making it easier for families to go to appointments.

A Child Health Nurse is at the centre every day to see children from birth to four years by appointment. A speech pathologist works at the centre part-time.

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative

Wathaurong provides a range of services including; family and community services, support to young people, justice support services; cultural heritage services, and health services. From time to time the organisation also undertakes special projects and economic development opportunities.

North Geelong VIC 3215

W wathaurong.org.au/

Watson Road State School Community Hub

Our Community Hub supports both the school and wider communities, particularly refugees. We run classes, support groups, activities, as well as providing individual support and referrals, such as food hampers, financial and housing, counselling and family intervention etc.

Waverley Action for Youth Services

One Stop Shop service for young people 9-25 years old and their families. Services include case management, counselling, education and training programs, recreation programs, health clinics.
WAYS provides multidisciplinary wrap around services for young people and their
families such as counselling, case management, drop in recreation and allied health
support . We have successfully supported our clients to meaningfully manage issues
relating to homelessness, family conflict, school refusal, a range of mental health
issues, drug and alcohol concerns and connecting clients to additional support
services. WAYS has a non fee paying alternate high school which provides a safe and
supportive setting for students to complete their schooling, WAYS also has a specialist
youth RTO for at risk students who wish to pursue vocational pathways to employment.

Bondi NSW 2026

W ways.org.au/

We Care Connect

We provide a wide range of care and safety children's items to disadvantaged families across the NSW Central Coast and Hunter. We collect community donations of pre-loved children’s clothing and good quality baby items and give them to families in need.

Professional case workers from community centres and family support agencies send us individual requests for the families they are helping. Our volunteers prepare support packages tailored to the family’s needs. Support can include clothes, nappies, bedding, cots, prams, car seats, toys, books and other essential items that families of young children need.

The simple act of giving to those families who need a helping hand is at the very heart of everything we do.

Various locations around Australia

T 0432 079 213

E info@wecareconnect.org.au

W wecareconnect.org.au

We the people WA Inc

we the people is a change agent advocating for families with young children in the Midland region of Perth, using research to inform cross-cutting action. We are doing this through building human connections. we the people was formed at the request of service providers and is guided by community input.

Board members are local, socially aware, and committed with experience that brings valuable community connections and considerable government policy understanding. we the people works with service providers yet is an independent advocate for the needs of our community.

Weilwan Local Aboriginal Land Council

Looking for assisatnce with personal hygeine stuff to make personal packs for young girls aged 11-18
deodorant, sanitry items such as pads, impulses, creams and shampoos and condintiors and razors

Gulargambone NSW 2828

W alc.org.au/land_council/weilwan/

Wellsprings for Women

An organisation dedicated to working with vulnerable and disadvantaged women through education, social support and capacity building.
We provide a range of services to assist vulnerable and isolated women. Services included; emergency and food relief, material aid, case management for women impacted by family violence, poverty, homelessness and mental health

Wellways Australia - Northern NSW

Wellways offers a wide range of individually tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health, as well as their families, friends and carers. Wellways Lismore provides support within three different programs. Housing Accommodation Support Initiate, A Youth program and Men's Wellbeing Matters -Suicide Prevention

Various locations around Australia

W wellways.org/

WentWest

As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, WentWest is focused on addressing both regional and national health challenges. Together with health professionals, partners from both the health and hospital sector and community members, WentWest seeks to identify gaps and commission solutions for better health outcomes.

Blacktown NSW 2148

T (02) 8811 7100

W wentwest.com.au/

Wesley Mission - Ashfield NSW

We’re here for you. To help you thrive in your community. To support you through life’s biggest challenges. And to walk alongside you as you set and achieve new goals—no matter how big or small they seem.

Ashfield NSW 2131

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission - Care Finders

The target group for the ACH Sub-Program is: • Frail older people 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation; low income and prematurely aged people who are 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation.
• addressing immediate needs such as arranging medical appointments, filling out forms and sorting financial matters
• Advocacy
• referring to appropriate care providers
• identifying and assisting with obtaining alternative housing
• assistance with rehousing

Wesley Mission - EEL

Homeless Service

Surry Hills NSW 2010

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission - Mums and Kids Matter

NSW wide service for mothers (with at least 1 child under 5 years old) with severe and persistent mental health issues. Provide 8 unit residential program, as well as in home community support from multi-disciplinary team

Sadleir NSW 2168

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesley Mission - Surry Hills

Practical support to single adults who have been homeless but are now housed - linking into community

Surry Hills NSW 2010

W wesleymission.org.au/

Wesleyan Methodist Church Coffs Harbour

We are part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia. We work with the homeless, womens' shelters, youth & local school with social-emotional wellbeing & support in Coffs Harbour community.

West Arnhem Regional Council

The West Arnhem Regional Council(WARC) support multiple communities in the West Arnhem catchment.
The Gunbalanya Safe House is under WARC, which supports women and children in crisis accommodation resulting from domestic violence and/or are at risk of family violence.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 8970 3700

E info@westarnhem.nt.gov.au

W westarnhem.nt.gov.au

West Belconnen Child and Family Centre

The early years of a child’s life sets the foundation for their future health, development and learning. The Child and Family Centres are a one-stop-shop for supporting families during this important time.

The Centres are staffed by highly skilled, experienced and qualified practitioners with social work, psychology, specialised nursing or other health, welfare and education qualifications. The staff at the Centres work to deliver a range of support programs and services to assist parents and young children (pre-birth to 8 years; however selected services can be offered to children up to 12 years of age).

WestAus Crisis and Welfare Services Inc

Delivery of emergency relief, healthy breakfast club.

Various locations around Australia

T 08 9582 9920

E admin@westauscrisis.com.au

W westauscrisis.org.au

WestCare Community Services

Restoring dignity and hope to people in need across the Penrith local government area through emergency relief, domestic violence support, mental health activities and more.

Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation

We offer remote dialysis, social support, NDIS and aged-care services and run a bush medicine enterprise. And our services are expanding.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W purplehouse.org.au/

Western Sydney Community Legal Centre

To provide legal services and legal adjacent social services with the aim of making navigation of, and access to, the legal system easier for people in need.
I am the Outreach Lawyer and work with survivors of DV and female inmates.

Rooty Hill NSW 2766

T 02 8833 0911

E intake@wsclc.org.au

W wsclc.org.au/

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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