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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
Byamee Proclaimed Place Inc
We increase awareness, we promote and we advocate for the safety and rights of service users to reduce homelessness and domestic violence within the Moree Plains Shire.
We maximise the support services for our community in reducing homelessness within our region.
C&K Allora Community Kindergarten
Community Kindergarten
C&K Glennie Heights Community Kindergarten
Community Kindergarten
CAAC - Congress - SEWB
Social and emotional well being Branch of CAAC
Alice Springs NT 0870
W caac.org.au/client-services/social-emotional-wellbeing-service
CAAPS - Darrandirra Child and Family Centre
The Darrandirra Child and Family Centre works with people in the Northern Suburbs to build a safe and nurturing community for children, young people and families in our community.
CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation - Berrimah
We are a community based substance misuse service that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. In addition to rehabilitation we provide community members support for appropriate referrals and work to prevent homelessness.
Berrimah NT 0828
Caboolture Community Care Inc
Caboolture Community Care is an Emergency Relief organisation and Counselling service. Our service covers the majority of the Moreton Region North area and provides assistance to those in need . This can be in many forms - Chemist vouchers, Food parcels/vouchers, Fares/Fuel (Depending on circumstances) and we also receive donated items such as clothing, feminine hygiene products and swags (occasionally).
Caboolture QLD 4510
Caboolture Hospital - Indigenous Hospital Liaison Service
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer supporting Indigenous patients coming through the hospital system
Caboolture QLD 4510
Caboolture Youth Justice Service Centre
Government service supervising young people completing supervised court orders in the community. Our goal is to provide a fair and balanced response to young people in contact with the youth justice system. This response:
•holds young people accountable for their actions
•encourages young people to reintegrate into the community
•gives young people skills to create a better future
•promotes community safety.
Morayfield QLD 4506
W mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Outlet/120645/Caboolture_Youth_Justice_Centre
CALHN Royal Adelaide Hospital Volunteer Unit
The respected team of volunteers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
(RAH), Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre (HRC) and Repat Health
Precinct (RHP) play an important role by generously giving their
time to support staff in enhancing the comfort and wellbeing of
patients and their loved ones Our Volunteer Service has initiated an emergency clothing program designed to offer support and comfort to those in crisis.
We are reaching out to request donations of clothing, toiletries, and personal care items that can provide solace and dignity to patients when they need it most. Your generous contributions will go a long way in helping individuals in situations such as:
• Patients who are experiencing homelessness.
• Individuals whose clothes are destroyed either before or during their Emergency Department (ED) visit.
• Patients experiencing a mental health crisis with no family support or access to personal items.
• Patients that are from country or interstate with no family support.
Adelaide SA 5000
Caloundra State High School
Secondary State High School
Calvary Community Care
Aged and Community Care Services.
Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.
Winnellie NT 0820
Campbell Page - Eden
We’re a not for profit organisation delivering a range of employment, community and commercial services.
From more than 80 locations across four states, we offer:
employment support to those experiencing long periods of unemployment, those with temporary or permanent illness, injury or disability, or those that just need a bit of extra help finding a job;
pre-employment support and training;
labour hire services, specialising in local people for local jobs, primarily in NDIS, construction and local government;
a range of local, tailored, Indigenous, youth and family services; and
an Aboriginal pre-school for children aged 3 – 6 years, in and around the Mogo area.
Eden NSW 2551
Campbell Page - Mogo Aboriginal Preschool
Campbell Page is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation delivering a range of employment, community and commercial services.
Campbell Page - Young Mothers Pathway Project Deception Bay
Our Young Mothers Pathways Project provides tailored support to young Mums in the Deception Bay area so they can study, find work and build a happy, healthy family.
CAN Community Support
Provides Food Security Support in the form of Emergency Relief Food parcels, fresh food and free meals as well as a Family Learning Program with a Homework Club and Playgroup and a Multicultural Women's Group.
Cana Communities Inc
We foster dignity, hope and belonging to people who fall through the cracks of society by offering companionship. We are 45 years old, we are 98% volunteer run and don't take government funding. We have 3 residential homes in Sydney and Fremantle and a social enterprise at Orchard Hills. We work closely with the drug and alcohol program at Parklee prison.
Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation & Advocacy
As a peer based group, CAHMA employs workers who have a first-hand knowledge and understanding of the issues encountered by people who use drugs. CAHMA workers utilise this first-hand experience and understanding to provide numerous services, including peer support, education, representation and advocacy. We promote improved health for drug users and, through the provision of education and information, seek to reduce harms associated with all drug use.
Belconnen ACT 2617
Canberra Health Services - Enhanced Health Services
The Enhanced Health Service of WYCCHP encompasses four services: the Early Family Support Service (EFSS), Child and Family Health Service (CFHS), Developmental Paediatric and Child Protection Medical Service (DPCPMS) and the Women’s Health Service (WHS).
The range of services and teams within the Enhanced Health Services have a unique role in providing intervention and supports for women, children, young people, and families where there is increased risk of poor health or developmental outcomes due to an intersection of complex health and psychosocial needs. Families receive the support and interventions they need while they work through some often very complex trauma, family breakdown and significant disadvantage.
Canberra Health Services - MHJHADS Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Specialist Services
Support, walk with and work with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, family and community to ensure optimum health outcomes are achieved.
Phillip ACT 2606
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre
Not for profit health organisation, staffed by remote area nurses and provides care to a local remote community of Cann River and the surrounding remote communities in far east gippsland. Catchment area of about population of 300
Cape York Institute
Cape York Institute (CYI) is Australia’s leading Indigenous think tank. Since its establishment in 2004, we have worked with our communities to develop out-of-the-box reforms that build people’s capability so they can choose a life they have reason to value.
We work from policy ideation right through to community implementation on initiatives that reinstate personal responsibility. We provide the opportunities and services necessary for First Nations people to gain the capability to change their lives for the better.
The Institute’s policy agenda – Pama Futures – is developed in collaboration with the Indigenous people of Cape York so our policies and innovations reflect the people’s intent and lived experience.
January 2024:
The Queensland Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts asked Cape York Partnership, in conjunction with Centacare FNQ, to coordinate recovery efforts to assist Cape York community members of Wujal Wujal.
Along with multiple other service providers and community organisations, our efforts are squarely focused on working closely with affected families and Bama as we begin the long recovery process – together, for each other.
Cape York Remote Area Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Child Care Advisory Association Inc
Support and service delivery to vulnerable Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, youth and children.
Capella Tieri Middlemount Community Support Network Inc
CTM Links covers the three townships of Capella, Tieri & Middlemount and provide emergency relief, social support and community development. We link clients with service providers within our regions of Central Highlands and Isaac Regional Councils.
We deliver practical and relevant programs, events and activities to, and for, community groups whilst establishing strong connections with local governments, resource industries, businesses, schools, emergency services, the human service sector and other groups.
We work with individuals, families and community groups to provide ways and means for people to connect and engage to support and improve social cohesion.
We facilitate the development of social groups and networks that are sustainable and strengthen the fabric of community.
Capital Region Community Services - Youth Services
The Belconnen Youth Centre is home to the CRCS Youth Services team, which coordinates a range of activities and services for young people aged 12-25.
The Belconnen Youth Centre is open from Monday to Friday from 10 am-6 pm. Young people can drop by and use the space either to relax, study, or catch up with our team. In the case we are offsite and the youth centre is closed, we usually post an update on our social media and have information posted on our front door. During ACT public school breaks, the Youth Services team operates the Youth School Holiday Program, which provides free activities for young people.
Belconnen ACT 2617
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.