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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.

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Changing Young Lives

We are a non for profit helping juveniles doing crime change their lives for the better.

Chaplaincy Australia - QLD

We provide social, emotional, spiritual, and practical support to those at risk, in need, or in crisis. Our Chaplains serve across around 30 different sectors some of which include: Disasters, Sports, RSL clubs, Schools, ADF, Policing, Community, Universities, Councils, the arts and many more.

Noosa Heads QLD 4567

T 02 8459 0315

W chaplaincyaustralia.com

Charity Bounce

Charity Bounce is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth by providing basketball clubs and employment hubs that encourage resilience and personal development, and increase our participants' ability to succeed in life and transition to work.

Through our basketball clubs, we don’t just teach basketball skills we teach life lessons. We create a safe, supportive - and free - environment for young people to discover their true potential, develop essential life skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging and teamwork.

Our #1 goal is to inspire a successful mindset, on and off the court. We use the game of basketball to give them a better chance at the game of life, striving to break the cycle of underemployment, poverty, and limited opportunities available by giving at-risk youth the tools and connections to transform their lives and access jobs.

Various locations around Australia

W charitybounce.org/

Charles Weston Primary School

Educating primary school students supporting their needs with access to community services.

Charleville Neighbourhood Centre

We provide support and financial assistance to individuals in rural and remote areas who are experiencing personal, family, relationship and/or financial issues, including those resulting from a natural disaster.

Charnwood-Dunlop School

Together as a community of staff, students and families we will create a safe and empowering learning environment where wonder and curiosity are nurtured and every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We will value diversity and build respectful relationships through effective communication.

Charnwood-Dunlop is a Restorative Practices School. Restorative practices emphasises the value of restoring relationships. Students are accountable for their behaviour and work together to listen to each other's perspectives, build empathy, repair harm and find ways to move forward.

Charnwood ACT 2615

W charnwoodps.act.edu.au/

Charters Towers Regional Council

Local Council supporting the Charters Towers region.

Chatsworth State School

Chatsworth State School is in the North Coast region, situated on the Northern outskirts of Gympie. Chatsworth is the base school for the Chatsworth Special education program, co-ordinating support for students with disabilities at six other local schools.

Chatsworth QLD 4570

W chatsworthss.eq.edu.au/

Chelsea Community Church of Christ

Our small church welcomes all in a lower socio economic community. We are fully immersed in the community providing weekly free 3 course hot breakfast to around 100 people; free food pantry to 34 people; free wash and dry laundry. We have no restrictions as everyone deserves food and acceptance. With Covid our resources are stretched as more people are struggling with little government support. We are now being called on nearly every day for support. We have started a small community garden with herbs, veggies and fruit trees so our guests can avail themselves of some extra healthy items. Our breakfast relies on an annual grant but our pantry just on donations where we can as there are no grants for food pantry.

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Local Government

Cherbourg QLD 4605

T 07 4168 1866

W cherbourg.qld.gov.au/

Cherbourg State School

At Cherbourg State School, the major educational focus is on the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and Indigenous Education. It is a strong belief of the staff, students, parents, caregivers and community members that these four core subjects are the foundations on which to develop and build upon a solid educational base for all students. It is imperative to maintain a strong focus on these areas to ensure that the “Educational gap” is not merely closed but totally eradicated for our current and future generations of students.

Chermside Community Mental Health Service

The Chermside Community Health Centre provides a range of services for people living in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre

We provide assistance to children, young people, families and the aged living in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. This assistance can include programs, activities, individual case management and social support. Our aim is alleviate stress and hardship on individuals and families living in our area and increasing their ability to participate in the community and manage their lives independently. Also we provide financial support in terms of assistance with paying bills, food hampers and food vouchers.

Child and Youth Protection Services

CYPS is the statutory child protection agency which services the ACT region. CYPS has legislative responsibility under the Children and Young People Act 2008 for facilitating and coordinating services across government for the care and protection of children and young people believed to be at risk of harm. This involves assessing risk and working with families and other professionals to resolve issues that compromise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. CYPS provides a continuum of service delivery to children and young people considered ‘at risk’ of serious abuse and harm

Canberra ACT 2601

T 0262071466

W act.gov.au/

Childers Neighbourhood Centre - Bundaberg Regional Council

The Childers Neighbourhood Centre is a community hub where members of our community can meet for friendship, information, support, action on a community issue, self development, community involvement, or to access visiting or resident services.
Our goal is to support communities in developing and promoting successful family and community relationships. Assist communities in discovering better links between the range of existing services. Provide quality, consistent support for community members within the district.

Childhood Cancer Association Inc

The Childhood Cancer Association (CCA), South Australia’s key childhood cancer support organisation, supports South Australian children (aged 0-18 years) who are diagnosed with cancer, and their families, as well as families from the Northern Territory and country Victoria and New South Wales, who are required to relocate to Adelaide to receive treatment for their child. We support children from the point of diagnosis, and beyond including into survivorship and bereavement. We provide over 30 different services free of charge, including family support pack, counselling, accommodation, sibling support, educational assistance, equipment loans and bereavement support to name just a few. Services are delivered by trained psychologists and are tailored to meet the needs of the whole family including parents, siblings and grandparents. We currently support over 400 families.

Childhood Dementia Initiative

We’re here to find answers. We’re here to find better ways to research and treat the 70+ disorders that lead to childhood dementia. We're here to ensure the voice of those impacted by childhood dementia is heard and that health and social care systems change to ensure the best quality of life possible for everyone impacted by childhood dementia.

Children Australia Inc. (Ozchild) - ACT

OzChild supports children, young people and families who are experiencing significant challenges, by strengthening families, providing healing, and preventing abuse and neglect.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect.
We are committed to creating environments in all of our foster care programs and services where children are safe and feel safe, at all times.
We are committed to listening to children and addressing any concerns they raise with us.

Wanniassa ACT 2903

W ozchild.org.au/

Children Australia Inc. (Ozchild) - VIC

The Kinship Care Team at Ozchild provides Case management services under contract to DHS to families who are caring for someone else's child on a full-time basis.

South Melbourne VIC 3205

W ozchild.org.au/

Children's Ground

We take an integrated, locally-led and designed approach in communities experiencing extreme poverty and inequity, combining international best-practice with deep grassroots experience, resourced at a level that enables excellence in learning, wellbeing and development.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W childrensground.org.au/

Children's Ground Ltd

Children's Ground is a not for profit organisation addressing extreme disadvantage faced by aboriginal kids and families. We have a Community Centre in Jabiru which focuses on Early Years learning for the children, in both their culture and western society.

Leanyer NT 0812

W childrensground.org.au/

Children's Joy Foundation International Australia Limited

The Children’s Joy Foundation Int'l. Australia Ltd., strongly advocates the protection of children and dedicates its efforts to help the disadvantaged, neglected and poor children.

Kellyville NSW 2155

W childrensjoyfoundation.org/

Chinchilla Community Centre

Chinchilla Community Centre is an incorporated not for profit charitable organisation delivering community services to Chinchilla and districts. The primary purpose of our organisation is to provide support to, and advocate for, the Chinchilla community, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. Chinchilla Community Centre is the Centrelink Agent in Chinchilla, delivering this service for 25 hours each week. Other funded services currently delivered by Chinchilla Community Centre include Community Connect, Youth Connect, Emergency Relief and Project Reset (a youth pilot program). All of these services provide information and referral, offer support to people to become connected to the most appropriate service to meet their needs, advocate for people, and assist in the completion of assorted forms and documents.

Choice Australia Management Ltd

Our constitutional objectives are as follows:
Provide a range of quality services for disadvantaged people in Australia aimed at improving self-esteem, self-awareness, community integration and self- sustainability in life
Establish a variety of small businesses and other employment options that will enable employees and disadvantaged people to reach their maximum skill level in an open workplace environment
Plan, co-ordinate and execute various social justice programs targeted at disadvantaged people and their ability to assimilate and achieve healthy participation in society

Woree QLD 4868

W choices.org.au/

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre Inc

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre is a multicultural non-profit Christian Community organization to provide a variety of community service delivery to the community. Our extended services across Sydney, State of New South Wales, Commonwealth of Australia, and to the International Community

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre has a history of providing support to Asylum seekers, Refugees, Migrants to Australia, Our commitment is to provide information and referral services assistance to migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, victim of family domestic violence (FDV), Youth services, Women, Family, Victim of female genital mutilation (FGM), emergency relief services to the community, as well as the broader Australian community, based on their need.

Christ Apostolic Church Praise Centre has been providing service to the vulnerable, poor and socially excluded with respect, compassion and love.

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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