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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
Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Alpine Resorts Victoria, trading as Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Is a government non appropriated statutory authority. We manage the alpine resort crown land on behalf of Victorian state government, and also have municipal responsibilities for community who live in Falls Creek.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Alekarenge
The Alekarenge families as first teachers program engages indigenous families to bring their 0-4 year old children into school and engage with early learning. We also offer cooking, a sleep area and many adult activities as well as parent capacity building sessions to continue to help parents and families be the best they can be for themselves and their children.
Ali Curung NT 0872
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Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Alpurrurulam
Alpurrurulam FaFT is a service which links parents and children living in remote communities with other services in community and around the state.
We also provide activities to help aid the growth and nurturing of young children.
We are a school-based organisation and currently operate on Alpurrurulam Community School grounds.
Alpurrurulam NT 4825
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ampilatwatja
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Borroloola
A dual generational program. The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Jabiru
We work alongside remote, vulnerable Aboriginal Community families and their children under 4 years old to provide quality child- centred learning, adult learning opportunities and wellbeing support to help close the gap in education and health outcomes for our First Nation families
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Jilkminggan
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Jilkminggan NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FafT) - Kalkarindji
Service providing early years education and adult capacity building for Indigenous families.
Kalkarindji NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Mataranka
The program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of the program is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Minyerri
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Katherine NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ngukurr
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families. The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with vulnerable families and children prior to school entry.
Ngukurr NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ntaria
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families. The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Hermannsburg NT 0872
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Papunya
Papunya is an Aboriginal community approximately 250km north-west of Alice Springs, the school we work at works with children and families in the FaFT program all the way up to about year 10 students.
Various locations around Australia
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Wugularr
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Beswick NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Yuendumu
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
The FaFT program builds family knowledge of child development and provides early learning through active engagement in quality early childhood education and family support strategies. Key contributing factors to promote optimum development, such as parental knowledge of early childhood learning and development, parenting skills, health, hygiene, nutrition and family functioning are addressed.
Yuendumu NT 0872
Family Access Network
Family Access Network has been providing services to young people since 1981 and is committed to responding to the diverse needs of homeless and at-risk young people and young families. Our service philosophy is underpinned by a client focused, rights-based approach. We operate in the belief that timely intervention maximises positive outcomes.
FAN’s vision is for a community which acknowledges and values the dignity and worth of all citizens, and enables individuals to deal positively with adverse situations in their lives.
Family Access Network will provide support to young people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Box Hill VIC 3128
Family and Childrens Emerging Support Services
Proving holistic prevention and early intervention programs across child protection, youth justice, and family violence.
Family and Connect
Provides initial intake and assessment and referral for families who have children in their care that have been identified as requiring support through Department of Communities and Justice.
It is a voluntary service and remains engaged with families until appropriate and relevant services within the community begin working with them.
Family as First Teachers (FaFT) - Yirrkala
The overall goal of FaFT is to improve the life long education, health and wellbeing outcomes for young children and their families.
Darwin NT 0801
Family Drug Support
Family Drug Support is a caring, non-religious organisation which provides non-judgmental, non-directive support and information to families and friends of those with a drug and/or alcohol dependence. FDS was founded by Tony Trimingham in 1997 following the loss of his son to a heroin overdose. In searching for support himself and his family, he realised there was very little. In speaking out about his concerns in the media, Tony was contacted by other families who told of similar experiences and this, combined with an overwhelming response to a public meeting, led to the formation of Family Drug Support.
FDS offers the following free services to those impacted by someones alcohol and or drug use;
24/7 Australia wide telephone support line
Support group meetings
Stepping Forward information sessions
Stepping Stones to success program
One on one family support
Online resources on our website
Nundah QLD 4012
Family Emergency Accommodation Townsville
We are a non government welfare organisation that is community based and managed. We provide a range of services including housing and support to low income families who are homeless and risk of homelessness in the Townsville area We work towards helping families into independent living. We offer information, advice and referral services as well as financial assistance to avoid eviction. We have a combination 29 crisis properties;23 Long tern Community Housing properties and 5 other community housing properties.
We have 4 community workers who offer in home support and practical support as well as an intake service.We have a mobile support worker to assist tenants not in our properties to maintain their housing. We also have run a NILS program and are involved in Energy Savvy.
During 2017/2018 we housed 105 families as well as direct financial support to 341 families. Our mobile support worker assisted 99 families to maintain housing.
Family Life
Family Life's services offer a whole-of-family approach: To promote effective and sustainable change the whole family is considered and where appropriate, included in the process.
Family Life offers counselling, mediation, mental health services, support and community educational services, outreach to homes, case coordination and advocacy.
Sandringham VIC 3191
Family Support Network
We are an Not for Profit organisation in Lismore offering Supported Playgroups at South Lismore and Nimbin, Child, Youth and Family Support Programs, offers emotional and practical support to families of children 0-17 years old Parenting Programs and Start Together offering support for parents of children 0-3 years.
FamilyCare
FamilyCare is one of regional Victoria’s largest and most progressive community service organisations, with offices across five Local Government Areas: Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie and Moira.
FamilyCare is the main provider of child and family services in our region and in addition, we provide support to families of children with disabilities, mens, family violence, NDIS Support Coordination and a variety of carer support options.
Far North Coast Legacy Club
We assist in supporting war widows and their children when the veteran has given their health or life as a result of service in war.
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.
