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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
Communify QLD Brisbane - Jubilee Hall
Communify continues to assist people across all of life's stages. Our neighbourhood centres bring people together for mutual support and offer information and services. Our aged and community care services support people to manage activities of daily life. We provide specialist nursing services, allied health support, community transport and respite care. We also provide specialist services to support people experiencing homelessness, family relationship and parenting issues, challenges associated with mental and physical disabilities, and addiction.
Bardon QLD 4065
Communities@Work
For many who are unemployed, on low incomes or who have experienced a life changing event, it can be a real struggle to meet the cost of suitable clothing for the next job interview or to commence new employment. Our clothing program provides men and women in need with free clothing, shoes and accessories for job interviews, work experience or other special events.
Greenway ACT 2900
Community Action for Better Living
Charitable work for the community in the inner west of Sydney. In particular we provide domestic violence services, meals on wheels and family support.
Community Action Inc.
Community Action is a not-for-profit (PBI) community organisation based in Gympie (Qld) with registered charity and deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. We are a registered community housing provider with a mission to provide housing and support services in response to the needs of our community.
Our services include community housing, support services and accommodation for young people, support services and accommodation for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, financial counselling and multicultural services.
Gympie QLD 4570
Community and Cultural Connections Inc
CCCi provides social services to local residents who are aged, vulnerable, or have special and complex needs, or are suffering from social isolation, loneliness, financial and social disadvantage, cultural and language barriers or mental health issues, dementia or other poor health conditions.
We provided emergency & crisis relief to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic, including food and essential goods and food vouchers, bill assistance and other financial support, social connection and wellbeing support, digital connection, technical support and training
We also advocate on behalf of local multicultural communities to address their unmet needs and work together with those communities, other stakeholders and partners to foster inclusion and to strengthen social cohesion and community harmony.
Community Childcare Inc
Wynnum Family Day Care and Education Service is committed to providing childcare that encompasses early learning, safety, wellbeing and inclusion through high quality early learning settings. When choosing care for your child, family day care isn’t just the right choice, it’s the natural one.
Wynnum QLD 4178
Community Friends
Communitty Friends is a community based organization located in West End. We support homeless people, people at risk of being homeless and disadvantaged groups. We supply over a 1000 meals per fortnight: this includes frozen dinners, fresh fruit and vegetables and other staples such as bread. We also provide HUGE quantities of free clothing, blankets, shoes and crockery and cutlery.
Fairfield QLD 4103
Community Gateway
Aged care and disability services
Community Gro
Community GRO Inc is a Not for Profit organisation, providing a range of programs and services including social, emotional and education programs through our Upper Ross And Garbutt Community Centres as well as the greater Townsville region.
Community and Neighbourhood Centres are often the first point of contact for community members seeking assistance. The individuals and families we work with often have multiple and complex needs. To ensure best outcomes for our clients it is integral that we partner with other service organisations.
The Upper Ross and Garbutt are areas one of high unemployment, welfare dependency, low literacy and numeracy skills, drug and alcohol dependency, and domestic violence.
Community Housing (Queensland) Limited
COMMUNITY HOUSING LIMITED (CHL) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANY DELIVERING HOUSING FOR VULNERABLE AND LOW TO MODERATE INCOME PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO SECURE LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE MARKET
Robina QLD 4226
Community Housing Canberra (CHC)
Community Housing Canberra is a provider of Affordable and Social housing in the ACT.
Community Housing Limited - NSW
Community Housing Provider offering social housing, temporary accommadation and homeless services for youth and adults. As well as community development projects targeting social housing tenants and cluster areas.
Community Housing Limited - QLD
Community Housing Ltd. provides a range of homelessness services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. CHL currently manages 1807 properties across Queensland. CHL provides long-term housing, transitional housing, specialised disability tenancy management, affordable housing, community managed studio units, Same House Different Landlord properties, a homelessness service and crisis accommodation programs on behalf of the Queensland government. The homelessness programs include Family Accommodation Support service, Communities Care, Good Hope Men’s Shelter. OUTREACH: Undertake regular welfare checks, ensuring clients remain connected and supported. Connect clients with appropriate support services as required (Mental Health, AOD, DV) Liaise with short term crisis accommodation providers/temporary accommodation settings, to maintain positive relationships and sustain community involvement. We offer emergency relief when we have it available and rely heavily on donations.
Community Housing Limited - SA
CHL SA housing aims to provide rental accommodation for people who may find it difficult to access housing in the private market and offer a range of transitional and long-term housing programs
Community Housing Ltd
Homelessness Services - Assisting People who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.
Transitional Housing Management (THM) - Short term accommodation for people while seeking long term housing outcomes.
Long Term Housing - Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
Bairnsdale VIC 3875
Community Hub - Nyngan
A friendly and accessible single point of access to information, resources and services for a wide variety of individuals, groups and other local and visiting community services.
Nyngan NSW 2825
W bogan.nsw.gov.au/local-directory/1039-nyngan-community-hub
Community Hub Craigieburn South Primary School
Community hubs focus on reaching women who have pre-school children, and leverage existing facilities in primary schools and community centres.
Craigieburn VIC 3064
Community Hubs Australia - Acacia Ridge State School
Community Hubs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that helps build social cohesion. We work with federal, state and local governments; business; philanthropic and not-for-profit organisations; and community organisations to deliver proven grassroots programs that increase connection between individuals and communities. Our programs especially support migrant families. CALD families, especially with young children, come to connect, share and learn. We bridge the gap between migrant families and the wider community. We provide early childhood activities, teach English language and conversation, and we connect families to education, health and other services. We are located at a public primary school.
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Community Hubs Australia - Grand Avenue State School
Community hubs are welcoming places where migrant and refugee families, particularly mothers with young children, come to connect, share, and learn. Hubs bridge the gap between migrants and the wider community, they connect women with schools, with each other, and with organisations that can provide health, education, and settlement support.
Community Hubs Australia - Hoxton Park Public School
Community hubs build social cohesion in Australia. They are
welcoming places where families from diverse backgrounds,
particularly mothers with pre-school children,
come to connect, share and learn.
Our Hoxton Park Public School Community Hub currently runs two supported playgroups, Conversational English through Experiences TAFE Class, DIY workshops, Case Management/ Information & Referral Services, Free fruit to student, Food Relief Hampers to families in need, Community Garden, Beauty Empowerment Program, PowerUp Womens Empowerment, Sip & Chat, Cook & Connect, Digital Literacy Program through TAFE, Second Hand Uniform Hub, Adult Swimming programs & Co-facilitating programs with the School (Fathers Project & Kindy Transition)
Hoxton Park NSW 2171
Community Hubs Australia - Marsden State School
Community Hubs create an invaluable space for supporting migrant and refugee families to build community relationships and social connections to improve educational outcomes.
Community Hubs Australia - Nundah State School
Community hubs build social cohesion in Australia. They are
welcoming places where families from diverse backgrounds,
particularly mothers with pre-school children,
come to connect, share and learn
We have English classes, cooking, crafts and playgroups sessions. Also we are in the school to make a better connection between parents and school.
Community Hubs Australia - Woodridge North
Community Hubs Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that helps build social cohesion. We work with federal, state and local governments; business; philanthropic and not-for-profit organisations; and community organisations to deliver proven grassroots programs that increase connection between individuals and communities.
Our programs especially support migrant families. CALD families, especially with young children, come to connect, share and learn. We bridge the gap between migrant families and the wider community. We provide early childhood activities, teach English language and conversation, and we connect families to education, health and other services. We are located at a public primary school.
Woodridge QLD 4114
Community Information & Support Cranbourne Inc
Community Information & Support Cranbourne provides crisis support services to the City of Casey (South). This includes emergency relief (vouchers for food, petrol, baby formula, nappies and prescription medications, swags, transport tickets, education support, flexible support options), as well as referrals, advocacy, counselling, financial counselling, case work. Our services are free and confidential, and our values are to inform, support and empower.
Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic)
CISVic’s mission is to support our local Branches to deliver services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Such services aim to uphold the dignity of all, respond to community needs, alleviate the impact of poverty and promote social justice. We run three Branch locations based at Lilydale, Coburg and Glen Huntly
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.