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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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East Gippsland Shire Council

Local Government Organisation. East Gippsland is an inclusive and innovative community that values its natural environment, puts community at the centre of Council decision making and creates the conditions in which communities can thrive.

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

W eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/

East Gippsland Specialist School

East Gippsland Specialist School provides a comprehensive and innovative curriculum for primary and secondary students with intellectual disabilities.

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

W eastgippslandss.vic.edu.au/

East Hills Public School

East Hills Public School has 199 students with many from a low socio economic status as is reflected in our ICSEA. To support the well being of our students in their capacity to be successful learners, we deliver a healthy eatery that is free for students and community. The eatery not only promotes a healthy eating culture but boosts social skills and encourages language development.

East Hills NSW 2213

W easthills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

East Kenwick Primary School - Breakfast Club

We provide a nutritious breakfast for students who don't eat before they attend school. Unfortunately many students arrive hungry and find it difficult to engage with their classroom learning. Our aim is to feed every child to ensure that they have a great start to their day.

East Loddon Food Share Program Inc.

The purpose of the East Loddon Food Share Program Inc. is to provide emergency food, personal and household care parcels to members of the East Loddon community and adjoining districts who find themselves in temporary need and are experiencing some financial strain to provide for themselves.
East Loddon Food Share Program Inc. may enlist the assistance of other persons or organisations (i.e. Salvation Army) to assist in the identification and discrete distribution of the parcels to worthy and suitable recipients. East Loddon Food Share Program Inc. will seek donations and undertake fund raising and awareness activities to support its intended purpose.

Dingee VIC 3571

W eastloddonfoodshare.com.au/

East Manjimup Primary School

State (Public) school for students Kindy - Yr 6

Manjimup WA 6258

W eastmanjimup.wa.edu.au/

Eastern Health - Aboriginal Health Team

The Aboriginal Health Team is a community-based health service located in Healesville available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families living anywhere in Eastern Health’s catchment. The service adopts a holistic approach in line with cultural best-practice, and provides a broad range of services which are available both on-site in Healesville and through home visits and outreach including:
Primary Health Care:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Checks (all ages)
Nursing support including chronic disease management and maternal-child health
Health information and education
Visiting specialists
Case Management and Advocacy:

Care-planning
Referral & advocacy to other services including transport to medical appointments where appropriate
Case management
Social and Emotional Well-Being
Social & Emotional Well-Being Counselling
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Home and Community Care
Domestic assistance and shopping assistance

Eastwood Primary School

State School

Eating Disorders QLD

Eating Disorders Queensland supports a vibrant community of individuals recovering from an eating disorder, including people with lived experiences, carers and family members.

Eats 4 The Streets

Eats 4 the Streets is a dedicated charity organization committed to addressing food insecurity and homelessness in our community. Every Saturday afternoon, we host Lunch at the Lakes at Centenary Lakes in Caboolture, providing free, warm, and nutritious meals to anyone in need. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food and a supportive community. We create a welcoming environment where people can connect, share a meal, and build meaningful relationships. As a volunteer-run program, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue our efforts. Donations are always welcome and help us sustain our mission to support those who need it most. Our ultimate goal is to foster a compassionate, hunger-free community where everyone feels valued and supported.

Various locations around Australia

E info@e4ts.org

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Ebor Public School

We are the local public school serving the community of Ebor and surrounding properties.

ECHO Inc. Malanda

Established twenty years ago in Malanda, ECHO provides assistance to the communities of Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra and Tarzali, with limited services also offered to Atherton, Herberton and Ravenshoe. Our services which are available to all members of the public include Transport, Community Support and Emergency Relief.

Malanda QLD 4885

W echomalanda.org.au/

Echuca Neighbourhood House

Echuca Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit community organisation that prides itself on offering a vast and varied range of programs to Echuca-Moama and surrounding townships.
We provide emergency food relief (Food Bank), a Community Garden, No Interest Loans Scheme, community lunches, art & craft classes, telephone/computer use, and social support groups, just to name a few.
Our commitment is to respond to the needs of our community as they arise, and our programs and activities are continually changing to meet these needs.

Echuca VIC 3564

E info@enh.org.au

W enh.org.au

Echuca Regional Health

ERH is the primary health organization in the Shire of Campaspe. ERH has been contracted by the State Government of Victoria (Emergency Response Victoria) to provide direct support ot people affected by the 2022 floods in Northern Victoria.
ERH also support community members within our Family Services department and Enhanced Maternity Care Programs that have complex issues such as Family Violence, Homelessness and complex health conditions.

Echuca VIC 3564

T 03 5485 5000

W erh.org.au

Eden Community Access Centre Inc

Eden Community Access Centre is uniquely based in Eden as an independent, Eden-based organisation with a history of service to the community. Its aims closely align with seeking overall development of Eden economically and socially. It has come to be regarded as the ‘go to’ organisation and place in Eden where residents, businesses and visitors connect with social, community and business support services. Although its beginnings 20 years ago were in providing tech connections, it has diversified and now facilitates access to a full range of community, social, innovation and business support services, linking residents to service providers and bridging service delivery gaps.

Eden NSW 2551

W eden.nsw.au/

Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council

Indigenous assistance

Broadwater NSW 2549

W alc.org.au/land_council/eden/

Eden Marine High School

Eden Marine High School is located in beautiful Eden on the Far South Coast of NSW. As a year 7-12 school of 550 students we strive to support each individual student and prepare them with the knowledge, skills and reliance required for their future. Our students have a great work ethic and all share a passion for the local marine environment, sporting, creative and academic opportunities the school has to offer. The staff at Eden Marine High School foster each student’s potential. Besides education, the school has an embedded commitment to student welfare, community and family support and developing a safe and positive learning environment.

Edgewater Primary School

In a rapidly changing world, we are committed to creating an environment where students have the opportunity and desire to become aspirational, confident and respectful learners.

Edgewater WA 6027

W edgewaterps.wa.edu.au/

Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka

Each year the Centre interacts with around 3,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. It provides
programs in English, computer studies, life skills, driver education, specialist housing assistance,
settlement assistance, a women’s group and very popular youth sports and youth leadership
training programmes, as well as leisure and cultural programmes.

Mirrabooka WA 6061

W ercwa.org.au/

EDON Place Domestic and Family Violence Centre Inc

We are a not-for-profit community based organisation providing specialist domestic and family violence support services in the Bundaberg and North Burnett regions. Our services are provided in the catchment area of Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin, Monto, Gayndah and Eidsvold.

EDON Place was established in 1978, we offer a wide range of programs to families affected by domestic and family violence. EDON Place provides quality, short-term crisis accommodation, assistance and support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

EDON Place partners with government and non-government agencies, organisations and women’s services to continue to improve responses to domestic and family violence as we work toward achieving our goal of ending domestic and family violence.

EDON Place Domestic & Family Violence Centre provides a wide variety of Programs and Services.

EDON Place service inclusions:
- Children's Counselling & Support Services
- Court Based Services - Bundaberg, Childers & Gayndah
- Home Security Safety Upgrades
- Parenting Programs
- Risk Assessment & Safety Plans
- Referral to Support Agencies
- Service Systems - Community Education
- Temporary Supported Accommodation - assistance & support services for women & children
- Mobile Support Services
- Women's Counselling & Support Services
- Perpetrator Intervention Program - Responsible and Respectful Choices - Men's Program
- Women's Health and Wellbeing Support Services - Incorporating Safe Horizons - Women's Group Program
- North Burnett Services - Domestic & Family Violence Support Services - Gayndah, Eidsvold & Monto Region

Elanora State High School

Education Facility

Elderslie Public School P&C

We support our school students by raising funds for the extra items that our school cannot budget for.

Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation

NFP NGO “The main objectives of ENAC is to manage its own affairs on its own land by supporting education, job training, employment, housing, individual, family and community wellbeing services, the development of Aboriginal economic projects and enterprises whilst encouraging the community to keep and renew its traditional culture.” Profits are reinvested into ENAC to grow existing enterprises, and to acquire and generate new enterprises. The number of long term jobs created, rather than the rate of return on investment alone, is the primary criteria in assessing business performance. Emama Nguda’s Mission is to advocate for the rights of our people and to advance the economic independence of Aboriginal people in the Derby region.

ENAC pursues business opportunities independently and in partnerships with other stakeholders and strategic allies, which increases long-term employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Embracing Ministries

Embracing Ministries is sponsored by Anglicare and comes under the Anglican Diocese of Canberra Goulburn. look at embracingministries.org
We support many families with children with disabilities many without NDIS or gov funding.

Emerald Neighbourhood Centre

Emerald Neighbourhood Centre (ENC) is a not-for-profit organisation, providing programs such as Emergency Relief, Get Set for Work, Community Caseworker, Day to Day Living groups, Come to the Table, and more, whilst providing information, referral and advocacy. ENC is a place where people find opportunities to meet their community, family and personal needs and interests in a supportive setting.

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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