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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
YFS Ltd - Jimboomba
YFS is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of services to the people of Logan and beyond. We cater to people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or need assistance to meet the challenges of our complex society.
Jimboomba QLD 4280
YFS Ltd - Next Step Plus
Next step plus is a service supporting at risk young people who have had a care experience to transition to Independence and build on life skills. These clients experience domestic violence, homelessness or are at risk of homelessness among other factors.
Slacks Creek QLD 4127
YFS Ltd - Slacks Creek
YFS is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of services to the people of Logan and beyond.
We cater to people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or need assistance to meet the challenges of our complex society.
Slacks Creek QLD 4127
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Yiliyapinya is an Indigenous led, not for profit organisation focused on Brain Health and Healing for children, young people, their families, and the workforce. ‘Yiliyapinya’ means brain from Wankumara (Galai) Language.
We provide personalised, evidence-informed, applied neuroscience programs using an ecological approach to improve holistic wellbeing.
We aim to close the gap in learning and earning outcomes of people who have experienced adverse life circumstances, including toxic stress, underpinned by scientifically validated brain health approaches.
We deliver learning and development initiatives that increase Brain Health to support more productive and responsive employees and community members.
We advocate for Brain Health and Healing to be recognised as the game-changers they are and to elevate this focus into policy and practice throughout Australia.
Yiramalay Studio School
Yiramalay Studio School is a partnership between the Bunuba People and Studio Schools of Australia, and is located on Bunuba country, approximately 80km North of Fitzroy Crossing.
Residential on-country
Learning at Yiramalay Studio School happens from eyes open to eyes shut.
To this end, every member of staff at Yiramalay is considered a member of the teaching staff; everyone has a role to play in facilitating opportunities for learning.
Hands-on learning
The unique context of Yiramalay Studio School provides a wide range of opportunities for students to engage with learning beyond the traditional classroom walls on site and with local community groups and businesses.
Two-way learning
Each Studio School has a partner school, creating opportunities for partner school students to spend time on country learning from their Indigenous friends, and Indigenous students experiencing time living and learning in Melbourne.
Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765
Yirara College of the Finke River Mission
Remote Indigenous Student Boarding School
Alice Springs NT 0870
YiSSA Stayover - Yilli Rreung
YiSSA is a short-stay accommodation program located at 55 Batten Road, Marrara NT.
YiSSA offers accommodation for those who may be at risk of homelessness, seeking housing or those visiting from remote communities. We are partner-shipped with Mission Australia who run the homelessness program, providing further support for those seeking long term accommodation and more.
Yiyili Aboriginal Community School
Yiyili is a small remote Aboriginal community located in the upper to the mid-Kimberly region of Western Australia. Yiyili has an independent school that caters to most of the community's needs as well as by acting as the contact for all external support networks/agencies.
Halls Creek WA 6770
YMCA NT Youth and Community Services
Provides case management to youth at risk. One on one support catered to young people’s needs. Outreach to surrounding indigenous communities as well as our greater urban community.
Our main program is an alternative education programs aimed at providing support and guidance for teenagers who have disengaged with school to find them a path for their future that suits them.
We also run various after hours programs and holiday programs so the youth in our community have a safe space to hang out.
Yok Djakoorliny
Yok Djakoorliny is an Aboriginal NFP that is run by and for Aboriginal women. The focus of YD is to help women using health and well being as the focus. We currently run Exercise programs within a prison and help the women when they leave. we provide scholarships annually for 2 women to become personal trainers and then they can go on to earn money and inspire their community. We also do community events and train twice a week with a PT.
Warwick WA 6024
Yokai - Healing Our Spirit (WA Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation)
Yokai (WA Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation) supports the social and emotional wellbeing of WA individuals and families adversely affected by policies and practices of separating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children from their families, communities, Country and Culture.
"Yokai" is a Noongar call to action - enough is enough!
It is an innovative approach to healing that is based on Aboriginal culture and collective ways of working. Thousands of years of history behind us;
Yokai is all about History - our long historical connections to this Country, the suffering we have experienced after colonisation and the history we are writing as we confront that past and heal our people.
Yoonthalla Services Woorabinda
Yoonthalla Services Woorabinda was established to address the disadvantages faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the discrete Indigenous community of Woorabinda by providing and creating holistic support services and opportunities that will support and assist in the relief of health; social and emotional well-being; cultural safety; education, training and employment; and economic development.
Yoonthalla Services Woorabinda is a community-controlled, community-led, community-based not-for-profit organisation, established by local people to address the disadvantages experienced in Woorabinda.
Woorabinda QLD 4713
Yorgum Healing Service Albany
Our organisation in Albany works alongside Australian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients/families who are at risk by the Department of Child Protection providing a culturally secure trauma informed approach. We receive referrals from The Department outlining the areas of concern. By working alongside clients, we are able to work at empowering the families to grow providing safety and sustainability in the concerned areas.
Young Crisis Accommodation Centre
Specialist Homeless Service supporting Women, Women with children, Men, Youth and families that are fleeing Domestic and Family Violence, Homeless, at risk of Homelessness. Early Intervention / Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, Crisis Accommodation, Post Crisis Support, Complex Needs
Young NSW 2594
yourtown - Kingston
We are a not for profit organisation that works predominantly with young people and families throughout South East Qld, NSW and WA. We also have refuges for those affected by homelessness and domestic violence. The Starfish Program, which provides support for children, young people (0 - 18 years old) and families to strengthen and improve mental health and emotional wellbeing within the Logan region. Starfish also works with community groups and schools. Starfish provides free practical support; individual counselling; links to local services; parent/carer psycho-education; mental health and social-emotional wellbeing workshops; and community outreach, education and events.
Kingston QLD 4114
Youth Care Pine Rivers Inc
Supported accommodation service for young people
Youth Express Association Incorporated
Youth Express support at-risk and vulnerable young people engage in education, community and work. We support over 6,000 young people with the help of over 2,000 business and industry representatives volunteer their time to support programs.
Our vision:
• Empowering every young person to successfully engage in education, community and work.
Our purpose:
We image a world where:
• Every young person can be their best
• Every young person identifies their true direction
• Every applicant is worthy for employment
• Every apprentice and trainee completes
• All young people get a great start in life
• All young people are successful.
We work collectivly to ensure all young people have the best opportunity to prepare for the world of work. Our stakeholders include young people aged 10-24, parents and carers, educators, education providers, business/Industry and community agencies.
Youth Off The Streets Ltd
Youth off the Streets is helping young people connect with their peers and relate to their families, and building stronger communities in the process.
OUTREACH
Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who participate in Outreach programs as individuals and make sure our programs meet their needs – whether it’s BBQs, sporting events, cinema nights or music workshops.
Our Outreach programs give young people the chance to meet youth workers. It’s often the first step to accessing help. We can support young people if they’re in trouble and put them in touch with the services they need.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Our focus is on youth aged 12 to 25 but we encourage families to get involved. We work with local services to develop partnerships with the local community. We make sure Most of our activities take place outside of work hours so there is no conflict with employment.
Kingston QLD 4114
Youth on Fire WA
We provide individuals and families in need with the necessities of life. from food hampers, education, health and fitness programs.
YouthCARE - Baldivis Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Baldivis WA 6171
YouthCARE - Baldivis Secondary College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Baldivis WA 6171
YouthCARE - Bambara Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Padbury WA 6025
YouthCARE - Bannister Creek Primary
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Lynwood WA 6147
YouthCARE - Beldon Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Beldon WA 6027
YouthCARE - Belmont City College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Belmont WA 6104
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.