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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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The Salvation Army - Ipswich Corp

Where ever there is hardship or injustice Salvos will live, love and fight alongside others to transform Australia one life at a time

Ipswich QLD 4305

W salvationarmy.org.au/

The Salvation Army - Katherine Doorways Hub

Katherine Doorways Hub ("The Hub") is a drop-in centre and community space supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, or at-risk of homelessness, or are "rough sleepers".

The Hub provides a safe space for clients to seek respite, shelter and access dignity services, such as showers, washing machines and dryers. It is also a space where our clients have access to support services responding to their needs.

The Salvation Army - Kyabram

We assist with emergency relief, domestic violence, rural outreach and disaster relief

The Salvation Army - Lifehouse

The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.

Since our foundations in nineteenth century London, we express our faith in charitable work to provide both the spiritual and the social support. We believe that with one hand we reach out to God and with the other we reach out to the world.

As both a church and charity, we can preach and speak about justice, compassion, and other issues that support the welfare of others and see them as a whole person – body, mind and spirit.

Carole Park QLD 4300

W salvationarmy.org.au/

The Salvation Army - Liverpool

Emergency Relief, food hampers, Gift Cards, Financial Counselling, Food Service, Case Management.

Liverpool NSW 2170

T 0296012813

W salvationarmy.com.au

The Salvation Army - Mandurah

Community Support Services, Emergency relief, Case management, financial counselling, advocacy and support.

The Salvation Army - McCombe House

We work with homeless women and children, and women and children escaping domestic violence in Hobart.

McCombe House provides supported emergency accommodation for single women and women with children escaping domestic violence and homelessness. McCombe House is a 6 – 8 week safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children from all cultures and backgrounds.

The Salvation Army - Merri-bek

The Salvation Army Merri-bek works with members of the community in need providing practical and financial support, along with many other services.

The Salvation Army - Mobile Support

Outreach based support for people in the community in areas such as housing support and advocacy, community engagement, accessing health services, tenancy and living skills, budgeting and goal setting, linking with legal and financial services.

Spring Hill QLD 4004

T 137258

W salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/

The Salvation Army - Moree

The Salvation Army Moree provides financial and material assistance for people accessing support in times of need. This includes emergency relief for basic needs, access to Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) and No Interest Loans (NILS).

The Salvation Army - Oasis Youth Support Network Surry Hills

Oasis Youth Support Network in Surry Hills, works with vulnerable young people between 12-24 and has a range of different programs on offer. This includes housing (crisis and transitional accommodation), Outreach case management, counselling and group programs, therapeutics (psychologists, street media program) and chaplaincy.

The Salvation Army - Parramatta

Parramatta Corps

The Salvation Army - Pine Rivers Corps

We work with the marginalised, those in need in the Moreton Council area.

The Salvation Army - QLD Flood Outreach

We are travelling through QLD and conducting flood recovery outreach for those who were flood affected earlier this year.

The Salvation Army - Queanbeyan

Religious organisation who offers support and assistance to members of our community who are in need.

The Salvation Army - Rural Chaplain Service, NSW

Rural chaplains can visit you and provide emotional, spiritual and/or physical help. From practical support on the farm, to sitting down for a cuppa and a chat, our chaplains want to lend a hand. It doesn't matter how remote or isolated, our Outback Flying Services enable us to travel far and wide.

The Salvation Army - Samaritan Women and Children Services (SWACS)

SWACS supports women/women with children experiencing homelessness or at risk due to domestic and family violence, mental illness, drug and alcohol issues and affordability /poverty. SWACS offers supported accommodation and case management to help clients exit out of the homelessness cycle and into independent living in the community.

Surry Hills NSW 2010

W salvationarmy.org.au/

The Salvation Army - Slacks Creek

Communities for Children Logan supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable families

The Salvation Army - Spring Hill Homelessness Services

The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. As part of the big picture, we are involved in addressing national issues and advocating for the vulnerable and marginalised. At the same time, we also minster to communities at a personal level, bringing hope and help to individuals who need it.

We do this through providing support such as: crisis accommodation and housing support, supported accommodation, financial counselling, welfare assistance, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, employment support, and disaster relief.

The Salvation Army Homelessness Services include accommodation, case management, assertive outreach support, financial assistance, together with connection and referral to other specialist services. Our holistic service aims to address the underlying issues to homelessness.

The Salvation Army - Still Waters

Still Waters provide immediate temporary supported accommodation for women, and women with accompanying children.

The Salvation Army - Sunrise Centre

Drug & Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Services and Homelessness Program for adults.

The Salvation Army - Tamworth

Branch of the greater Salvation Army servicing the needs of the Tamworth region.

The Salvation Army - Tasmania Division

The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement and has been operating in Australia since 1880. The Salvation Army provides a broad range of spiritual and social activities, community programs and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across Australia. The Army has a holisitic approach to the care and wellbeing of people and our communities.

The Salvation Army - The Open Door

We provide crisis accommodation to 40 residents at a time who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide 3 meals a day and support them with housing and

The Salvation Army - Toowoomba Supported Accommodation

We work alongside families and single adults by providing housing and an invitation towards transformation, within an environment of hope.

The Salvation Army - Toukley Family Store

Selling items to raise money for the work of the Salvation Army. We run a local soup kitchen and food assistance program along with a craft and activity centre. We work with clients needing assistance, disadvantaged people, the homeless, victims of domestic violence and those struggling with addiction.

The Salvation Army - Veteran Support Program - Spring Hill

The Salvation Army's Veteran Support Program is a specialised support program that works with veterans and their families to develop skills to overcome barriers and secure and maintain stable, safe and independent housing.

Spring Hill QLD 4000

W salvationarmy.org.au

The Salvation Army - Wagga Wagga

Provides emergency financial and material assistance to individuals experiencing chronic poverty. Casework in the community with homeless individuals.

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

T 1300 371 288

W salvationarmy.org.au/wagga

The Salvation Army - Western Metro

The Salvation Amry is a hub location for Homelessness, family violence, AOD and other childrens programs.

The Salvation Army - Westernport Mission Centre

Salvation Army Mission Centre based in Hastings, Victoria and we help about 70-100 clients a week with food and clothing and essential needs like toiletries etc. We also support Rough Sleepers who are homeless and Domestic Violence Families.

The Salvation Army - Young & Cootamundra

The Salvation Army in the towns of Young and Cootamundra work with community members in need. Meeting various request of financial aid or helping people start over. Our community members can access food hampers, free morning teas and ongoing support.

The Salvation Army - Youth and Family Services

Our program works with young people aged between 16-25 years old who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We manage several transitional housing properties and also provide outreach case management support.

The Salvation Army - Youth Homelessness Team - SA

Provides crisis and transitional accommodation for young people aged 15-24 years, and their accompanying children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Northern metropolitan Adelaide.

We create a safe nurturing environment where young people can regain stability through personalized case management support and transitional pathway

The Salvation Army Braddon - Safe Shelter

The Safe Shelter project provides simple overnight accommodation for homeless men in the ACT during the winters months at 3 church halls across Canberra city.

The Salvation Army Church - Braddon ACT

Supporting the Canberra Doorways program. We provide support to marginalised and disadvantaged people experiencing inter-generational poverty.

The Salvation Army Community Support - Balga

The Salvation Army Community Support Programme in Balga operated five days per week providing material aid including food assistance, clothing, bill assistance and case management

Balga WA 6061

W salvationarmy.org.au/balga

The Salvation Army Darwin Red Shield Hostel

The Red Shield Hostel provides short to 6 month accommodation for singles over 18 who are at risk of homelessness. Residents have access to our Street 2 Home, Door Ways and Positive Lifestyle programs all designed to assist people back into mainstream society and out of poverty.

The Salvation Army Disaster & Emergency Services

Support Communities impacted by Disasters or Emergencies

Various locations around Australia

W salvationarmy.org.au/

The Salvation Army Doorways - Tuggeranong

Provides emergency financial and material assistance to individuals experiencing hardship and poverty. Casework in the community, Doorways seeks to address long term disadvantage, to break the cycle of poverty and alleviate financial hardship.

The Salvation Army Gosnells WA

he Salvation Army is an international Christian movement and has been operating in Australia since 1880. The Salvation Army provides a broad range of spiritual and social activities, community programs and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across Australia. The Army has a holisitic approach to the care and wellbeing of people and our communities.

The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder Corps

EMERGENCY RELIEF / ACCOMMODATION / Offering Doorways - The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie Boulder is a church bringing HOPE to those in need. Our mission is to Share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people, Creating faith pathways, Building healthy communities, and Working for justice. Locally we want all people to Belong, Believe, Become and Bless.

South Kalgoorlie WA 6430

W salvationarmy.org.au/

The Salvation Army Moneycare - Bushfire Recovery

Assisting those affected in any way from the 2019 Bushfires in QLD through The Salvation Army Moneycare Program, a free financial counselling service for all.

The Salvation Army Moneycare - Redcliffe/Caboolture/Pine Rivers

The Salvation Army's Moneycare service provides free and confidential financial counselling.

Moneycare clients come from all walks of life. We can help you if you are in financial difficulty, in a financial crisis situation or wish to avoid financial difficulties.

The Salvation Army North Western Homelessness

Provides support to Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness people in Western Metro in Melbourne. We have many provides who provide case management, initial assessment and planning.

The Salvation Army NSW - Redfern

The Salvation Army is a movement dedicated to supporting people experiencing hardship and injustice, and we have been doing this in Australia for over 140 years. ​At the Salvos, we believe in good for everyone. And it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. ​From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are at work each day, providing support, safety, community and opportunity.​ Our suite of programs and initiatives across Australia, provides support to thousands of individuals and families each year.​ Our key focus areas include: Homelessness Domestic Violence Disaster Response and Recovery Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Addiction Youth Services Emergency Relief

Redfern NSW 2016

W salvationarmy.org.au

The Salvation Army Stafford Corps

Providers of emergency relief assistance

The Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service - Lawnton

The Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service Lawnton, works with disadvantaged and at risk young people aged 12-25 years old, needing support with a variety of life issues, such as homelessness, drug & alcohol support, advocacy & justice support, an independent non-state school and learner licence/driving hours support.

The Samaritans (Western Australia) Limited

Our organisation offers brief emotional support to people. We currently operate two services, our phone lines and our new in-person service, Luminos (Youth Suicide Sanctuary). This is a service for young people, aged between 16-24 who are experiencing ongoing thoughts of suicide.

The service will be a 24/7 short-stay residential service (4 nights, 5 days) where they will be offered support by Volunteer Support Counsellors, Peer Workers, Support Coordinators, our Clinical Team lead, and Volunteer Coordinator. This support will be both in the form of the brief counselling provided by all of the above; and structured and unstructured group/individual activities. The structured activities will focus on teaching skills aligned with DBT (distress tolerance, mindfulness, and emotion regulation).

Various locations around Australia

T 08 6230 3903

E info@thesamaritans.org.au

W thesamaritans.org.au/

The Sanctuary Mallacoota Youth Centre Incorporated

Founded in direct response to the devastating bushfires Mallacoota endured on New Year’s Eve 2019/2020, 'The Sanctuary' has emerged as an indispensable aspect of Mallacoota's community, representative and support services. We are a youth directed youth group made up of members aged 12 - 25 and are open to any youth in Mallacoota or involved in our community and online networks.

The Sanctuary provides teenagers and young adults with a platform to have our voices heard in this community and our ongoing recovery. It is a place where we can feel safe to express themselves and explore ideas. Mallacoota’s youth use the space to study, play music, make art, play games, organise programs and events, run workshops and participate as a representative voice in the community.

The mission of The Sanctuary is the pursuit of the following principles: Empowerment, Representation, Consistency and Access.

Mallacoota VIC 3892

W sanctuarymyg.org/

The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference Ltd

The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference Ltd, is committed to providing relief in diverse ways to the following peoples:

Womyn at risk of domestic violence, sexual violence, family violence, homelessness, and incarceration.

Children at risk of domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.

Various locations around Australia

T +61 421272279

E admin@embracingdifference.com

W embracingdifference.com/

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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