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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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Adult & Teen Challenge

We provide residential restoration for those in the community struggling with addiction. We provide support for families and community education for those who have loved ones caught in addiction.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia - WA

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the only official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ADRA Australia works as part of the global ADRA network, which extends into more than 120 countries. We exist to restore relationships so that people thrive in a
world not only created but also living in God’s image. We work to inspire and collaborate with others to responsibly facilitate transformational development and relief projects overseas and in Australia. Our Mission is Working with people in poverty
and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
ADRA Australia provides a number of programs and projects throughout Australia including: Emergency Relief, Community Cafe - meals programs, Community Gardens, Community Pantries, Refugee Settlement, Youth Resilience, Connecting Seniors, and other service projects through the community.

Welshpool WA 6106

W adra.org.au/

Afri-Aus Care Inc

Afri-Aus Care is an incorporated community charity organisation founded by Selba-Gondoza Luka in 2015. Located in Springvale South.
Afri-Aus Care consists of a group of diverse professionals who provide support services to migrant people from African and other CALD backgrounds, who are or may be at risk of experiencing complex, diverse, and intersectional issues.
Afri-Aus Care uses the Concept of Ubuntu and the Positive Change Model. We offer intense biopsychosocial and wellbeing risk assessment, engage in casework and counselling, legal/court support, education, training and employment pathways, referral processes to other organizations, mental health support, drug and alcohol diversion services, youth support, domestic violence support and youth crime prevention.
Afri-Aus Care uses a Peer to Peer Restorative Triangle Framework which enables youth to become Positive Change Makers.
Afri-Aus Care is working with the University of Melbourne on a number of research and evaluation projects with the aim of coming up with Evidence-based materials. Please check the link below
https://socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/areia#research


Springvale South VIC 3172

T 0433526553

E info@afri-auscare.org

W afri-auscare.org

Agape Outreach inc

Agape Outreach Inc is a Christian organisation making a difference in the lives of hurting, broken and disenfranchised people. We show love first in actions and ultimately become one huge family.

Agape looks to be the hands of Jesus through our actions, support and love. We are not affiliated with a church. Agape is run with my heart for Jesus (the founder, Theresa’s) and nothing more. No church services, no praying over meals, no preaching, just love, and action. Volunteers just like clients are welcome from all walks of life and beliefs both churched and unchurched people.

It is up to us, individually to make the decision to help others and then actually do it, without any expectations of return.

We offer, food relief, Case Management, showers and laundry facilities, drug and alcohol programs, psychology, clothing and hot meals to people sleeping rough from Tweed to the Gold Coast.

AgBiz Assist

AgBiz Assist provides rural and small business financial counselling services to farm and small businesses in rural and regional areas of North East Victoria and bordering areas in Southern New South Wales. Our charity assist people reliant on farms and small business who are experiencing financial stress by providing direct relief such as grocery cards and other necessary assistance.
AgBiz Assist also assists rural communities to recover from the effects of natural and economic disasters.

Wodonga VIC 3690

W agbizassist.org.au/

Age Matters

Age Matters supports older people who are homeless, isolated and at risk. As a division of IRT Group, our mission is to engage the community so all older people can life independent, purposeful and connected lives.

Various locations around Australia

T 0242218642

E info@agematters.org.au

W agematters.org.au

Aged Care Placement Services

Aged Care Placement Services helps senior Australian's that are experiencing homelessness find affordable rental accommodation. We also help them implement ongoing support services to help them live independently in their homes.

Aitkenvale State School Community Hub

Our Community Hub at Aitkenvale State School is a welcoming place where families from diverse backgrounds, particularly mother with pre-school children, come to connect, share and learn.

Aitkenvale QLD 4814

T 0744212333

W aitkenvaless.eq.edu.au

ALARA QLD Limited

ALARA QLD Limited provides a range of support services for people with a disability and their carers and older Australians residing in the Ipswich, Somerset and Lockyer areas.

Alawa Aboriginal Corporation

Alawa Aboriginal Corporation provides services to ;
Children - aged 6 to under 15, Unemployed persons
Adults - aged 65 and over, Males, Females, People at risk of homelessness / people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , Youth - 15 to under 25 and People with disabilities

Katherine NT 0852

W alawa.org.au/

Alawa Primary School

We are a primary school in Darwin with 300 students. We have a large Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Various locations around Australia

W alawaprimary.nt.edu.au/

Albany Community Legal Centre

We are an independent not for profit community organisation. We provide legal information and advice, Tenant Advocacy and Disability Advocacy. Our services are directed to those community members who would not otherwise be able to access legal and advocacy services.

Albany WA 6330

T 0898428566

W albanyclc.com.au

Albany Halfway House Association Inc.

Albany Halfway House Association Inc. is a not-for profit organisation providing community-based support to adults in the Great Southern region of Western Australia with recovery-focused services in mental health tailored to meet participant needs. We offer a range of services which include residential rehabilitation accommodation, transitional housing, outreach services and NDIS services. For more than 38 years, Albany Halfway House Association Inc. has championed mental health support services for people living with a mental illness, supported short – medium term accommodation and outreach support in their home. Services and support are delivered by skilled and trained staff specialising in psychosocial support. Emphasis is focussed on ensuring participants receive flexible and individualised service based on the participants recovery goals.

Albany Youth Support Association

AYSA is an organisation that supports youth from 12-21 years of age who are at risk in the local community.

Young House: An 8 bedroom crisis accommodation facility for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, staffed 24/7.

Albany Youth Outreach / Denmark Youth Outreach: Young people aged between 12 and 18 who are in crisis or experiencing a difficult journey through adolescence can access the support of our qualified youth workers.

Navig8: Assisting young people who have lived in child protection care, foster care or group homes. They are given the tools to live independently in the community.

Reconnect: Assisting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to reconcile with their family within a safe and supportive environment.

Open Access: An after-school program that provides a safe, supportive space where young people can get creative and bring ideas to life three afternoons a week.

Centennial Park WA 6330

T 08 98422082

W aysa.org.au/

Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre

Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre is a co-educational learning community catering for young people between 14 and 25 years of age. Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre offers a families program and young parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Young people are enrolled in either junior or senior and are registered for the Queensland Certificate of Education through the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

Albert Park Public School

Albert Park PS is a small primary school within the Lismore NSW community. Our community was severely impacted by the recent flooding disaster, many of our families have lost everything. Any donations to help support our families would be greatly appreciated.

Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau Inc

Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau aims to increase and foster volunteering within the local community and regional areas. We assist newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants through the Department of Home Affairs Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program up to 5 years from arrival in Australia. Our aim is to improve accessibility for people from humanitarian backgrounds to participate in Australian society by breaking down cultural barriers.

Lavington NSW 2641

E reception@vrb.org.au

W vrb.org.au/

Alcoota School

Alcoota School is a Northern Territory Primary school. This school is located in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

Engawala NT 0872

W education.nt.gov.au

Aldridge State High School

Education of students in Years 7 to 12

ALECOMM (Australian Legislative Ethics Commission)

Australian Legislative Ethics Commission assists people in need, particularly indigenous families, in Alice Springs.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W alecomm.com

Alex Makes Meals

Alex Makes Meals is a food relief kitchen network specialised in delivering the kind of food relief communities need most. By focussing on the local, we're able to deliver food that changes lives to those that need it most.

Alexandra Community Hub

Facilitating local opportunities for learning, community activities & services.
Alexandra Community Hub (ACH) offers a variety of programs and services to support our local and district community. These include & are not limited to being Services Australia Agency (Centrelink etc), Neighbourhood House with activities to support personal development, connection and community activities, As a Registered Training Organisation ad Learn Local Department of Education provide we run both Nationally accredited and pre-accredited courses. We host the Murrindindi L2P Program to support disadvantage learner drivers gain driving hours. ACH hires & provides facilities, equipment & space for outside support organisation's such as the Biggest Morning Tea & other NFP groups. We work with Salvocare to provide emergency relief. Our community & community garden supports the exchange & giving of fresh & pantry food items. ACH will also assist in auspicing, for community group for local benefit.

Alfred Health - Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service

HOPS provide specialist mental health intervention for homeless people who do not readily engage with mental health services.

Alice Springs Baptist Church

We run a kid's club once a fortnight for indigenous kids and their families.

Ciccone NT 0870

W alicebaptist.org/

Alice Springs Youth Accommodation & Support Services Inc

We are the only youth specific charity in the Northern Territory. We have been a registered charity since 1990. We have 4 shelters and a Drop In Centre.

The ASYASS model has many components focusing on early intervention, brief interventions, intensive case management and life skills development. Our 4 shelters service young people 10 to 24 years of age. We have a Crisis Refuge, a Mums and Bubs Refuge that assists young mothers, a House devoted to Complex needs and Transitional housing. The Drop In centre provides out reach and a number of services including clothing, food and assistance to access school, work and medical facilities.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W asyass.org.au/

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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