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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
Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation
Broken Crayons Still Colour Foundation assist women and men and children escape domestic violence and help them rebuild afterwards, we conduct emergency relocations once we have moved the victim out of harms way we provide furniture and decor items to make their new home a sanctuary.we provide food & toiletries hampers plus toys school essentials for the children. We offer court support,assist with documents and offer counselling
We take broken victims and help them become empowered survivors
Various locations around Australia
Broken Hill Flying Patrol
An arm of the Uniting Church. Offering support, counciling, and assistance to those living in the far west of NewSouth Wales.
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Broken to Brilliant LTD
Broken to Brilliant™ is an Australian registered not-for-profit charity established by domestic violence survivors to mentor other survivors to re-establish successful lives. We help victims who have safely left the abusive relationship and are out of the crisis by providing services and programs to empower, support, assist and give hope to survivors in their journey to create a new chapter in their lives.
Broome Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation (BASSA)
Mercycare, in a partnership with Centacare Kimberly, provides Aboriginal people who are visiting Broome and Derby with a safe, supportive and affordable accommodation. As a guest at the Derby or Broome Aboriginal Short Stay you will have access to quality family friendly accommodation options, in one of our two custom built facilities.
Whatever your need may be, we have local Aboriginal Support Workers in Broome and Derby, who are ready and able to assist you to find the right type support, and to make sure, you have the best possible accommodation experience. Our local staff are committed to providing quality accommodation in a culturally appropriate way, and in supporting our guests to make the most of their visit to Broome or Derby.
Service funded by Western Australia’s Department of Communities
Broome WA 6725
W mercycare.com.au/community-services/aboriginal-accommodation/bassa
Broome CIRCLE
Broome CIRCLE is a well established not-for-profit located in the town of Broome in the Kimberly region of WA. Established in 1989, it has grown to include a robust Money Support Hub, Community Development and Volunteering Programs.
Broome CIRCLE provide financial management and financial capability services to people in financial crisis in the area. More recently, Broome CIRCLE has been funded to coordinate the Broome Volunteer Resource Service. Broome CIRCLE support residents of Broome, and also conduct outreach to the Indigenous communities of Ardyaloon, Bidyadanga, Djarindjin, and Beagle Bay.
Broome WA 6725
Broome Lotteries House Inc
Broome Lotteries House Incorporated is your local not for profit community centre offering low rate office space and venue hire to the community. The operations of the facility are self funded and managed by a volunteer committee. A permanent base for 10 other not for profit organisations, the centre is a vibrant hub for community networking.
Broome PCYC
We work with at-risk and disadvantaged youth, especially those who may be in touch with the law or heading down that path. We also reach out to provide community wide programs and events in an effort to bridge the gap. Our main objective is to make things affordable and assist those who may otherwise miss out.
We are a not-for-profit.
Our Centre in Broome is very large and only has 1 full time staff (our manager) and 2 part time workers; a programs coordinator and an admin worker. As a team we are always trying to put on the biggest and best events/programs :D
Broome Primary School
Primary School catering for a low-socioeconomic demographic in the Kimberley region of WA
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services
An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service which provides holistic and culturally responsive health and wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Broome Youth and Families Hub Inc
Since 2014, we have provided support to, and positively engaged with children, young people and families. We manage services and programs aimed at improving the quality of life of young people and families and assisting them to reach their full potential.
BYFH offer a wide range of programs to the Youth and Families of Broome including:
* Playgroup and Parenting Support Program
* Drop In Centre - after school and school holiday activities
* Case Management Support - Youth Support, Family Support and Housing
* Home Stretch WA
* T120
* Maindim Yangbala & Marrgi Jarndunil Program - Youth Education re engagement Program
* HYPE (Helping Young People Engage) - Night Patrol
* Girls Group
Brophy Family and Youth Services
Brophy Family and Youth Services is a quality accredited Child Safe, not for profit organisation, with a community based Board of Directors. Our service provides a wide range of family, youth and children services across South West Victoria. We are a multi – site organisation, and employees may be required to work at any of our sites. These sites are based in Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton and Colac. Brophy Family and Youth Services actively values and promotes diversity in our community and affirms our commitment to always be inclusive and respectful to all, regardless of gender, age, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, level of ability, cultural or language background. We welcome people who are LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex, queer, plus other sexual minority identities), and are accredited under the Rainbow Tick Standards for LGBTI inclusive practice.
Our values are: Social justice, Professionalism, Empowerment, Responsiveness
Broulee Public School
Public primary school for the Broulee, NSW South Coast region.
Broulee NSW 2537
Brunswick Junction Community Resource Centre
Formed by a community committee in 2005, the Brunswick Junction and District Community Association Inc (“the Association”) is a membership based community non-profit organisation managed by an elected volunteer board.
The Association’s objectives (stated in Rule 3 of its Rules of Association) are to identify, develop, manage and promote facilities and projects which support social, economic, cultural and environmental development within the Brunswick and Districts region and which result in improved individual and community capacity.
http://brunswickjunction.crc.net.au/
Brunswick WA 6224
Bruthen Primary School
Bruthen Primary School is located in a picturesque rural setting overlooking the Tambo River valley. We are a family oriented school where all students look after each other and parents and carers are welcome and encouraged to be a part of their child’s education. We believe that education is a partnership between home and school and we look forward to a happy association with you.
Bruthen VIC 3885
Bubup Wilam for Early Learning Inc
Aboriginal child and family centre
We are an Aboriginal non funded organisation long day care and Kindertgarten centre for Aboriginal children and families
Thomastown VIC 3074
Buchan Neighbourhood House
We are a community house in East Gippsland that supports community development and advocacy for our region. We provide support, services, events and programs and are actively participating in the recovery of our community due to the 2019 fire season.
Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group Inc
Provides the following services to Gloucester, local villages and surrounds - Emergency relief; Aged Care; Training; and Disability services
Gloucester NSW 2422
Budyari Aboriginal Community Health Centre
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic diseases.
Miller NSW 2168
W swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/communityhealth/centres_miller.html
Bugalma Bihyn First Nations Women's & Children's Refuge
Bugalma Bihyn is a Northern NSW service for First Nations women, children and young people who have experienced domestic or family violence or abuse.
Bulga Community Centre
The Bulga Community Centre runs our local community hall, organises many events for the community to come together and has recently formed a Community-led Resilience Team - Our Bulga CRT.
Our Bulga CRT is led by residents for residents with a focus on providing emergency preparedness information for the Bulga, Milbrodale and Fordwich area. Our CRT network links to emergency services agencies and supports joint preparedness, raises awareness of local disaster risks, and combines resources to improve the resilience of individuals, families and our community as a whole.
Bunbury PCYC
The Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres (WA PCYC) exists so that disadvantaged children and young people at risk across Western Australia have a safe place to go – somewhere they can feel at home, make friends and do things that young people should do.
Bundaberg Friends For Refugees
BFFR is an association working in conjunction with Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) to respond to the global refugee crisis and resettle families within our local community.
We will be providing a refugee family with accomodation and 12 months of practical settlement and integration support from the date of their arrival in Australia. In preparation for this, we are fundraising and accepting donations in kind to furnish their new home and prepare them for their new life in Australia.
Various locations around Australia
Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre
Provides connections to the Bundaberg community to support services and agencies. Provides emergency relief, no-interest-loans and help for vulnerable people. We provide programs for community engagement and host support groups at the Centre. We pass on donations to people who need it.
Bundaberg South QLD 4670
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.
