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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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Flinders View Primary School

In the spirit of reconciliation Flinders View Primary School acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to the elders both past, present, and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.

Port Augusta SA 5700

W flindersview.sa.edu.au/

Flourish Australia - Caboolture

We help people with a lived experience of mental health issues feel supported and meet their everyday challenges. We want them to live ordinary, even extraordinary lives. We offer support to people who need support with psychosocial supports.

Caboolture QLD 4510

W flourishaustralia.org.au

Flourish Australia South West Sydney

We help people with a lived experience of mental health issues feel supported and meet their everyday challenges. We want them to live ordinary, even extraordinary lives. We offer support to people who need support with psychosocial supports.

Flourish Community Organisation

Servicing families and communities across Australia, Flourish Community Solutions Ltd. deliver a high standard of specialist intervention, psychosocial education and consultation to facilitate growth and achieve better outcomes for families and communities.
We work with families referred from Child Safety who are either at risk of having their children removed or working to have their children returned to their care.

FNQ Independent Living Support Association Inc.

"FNQILSA has been providing personalised support services since 1997 to people with physical disabilities and mental illness".

Parramatta Park QLD 4870

W ilsa.org.au

Focus on Youth Inc

We are a group of community-minded volunteers providing vital assistance and support for disABLED youth residing in Brisbane, Ipswich and the surrounding areas. We are committed to all young people with disabilities having the same opportunities as other young people.

We focus on our ability to understand and develop the vision that the youth want to access the good things in life. These are the things most people typically enjoy, want, expect or even take for granted. These are achievable goals or aspirations for the youth and are within their reach.

We are individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in the lives of the disABLED youth and their families. We strongly believe in the "whole of life" concept.

Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073

W focusonyouth.org.au

Follow Bless Collective

Follow Bless Collective ("FBC") provides food, toiletries and material aid to disadvantaged people within the Cardinia Shire and beyond. FBC operates a food van with hot meals and also provides Care Packs. FBC is also on the Cardinia Shire's Emergency Relief Taskforce and joins with the council and other agencies to respond to crisis within the shire.

Foodbank NSW & ACT

Australia's largest food relief charity and been in business for 26 years

Glendenning NSW 2761

W foodbanknsw.org.au/

Foodbank Queensland

Foodbank Queensland is the largest hunger relief charity in the state. Every day, Queenslanders are going hungry. That’s why we are working with hundreds of frontline charities across Queensland to get food to over 48,000 people experiencing hunger per week. Every $1 donated provides 2 meals!

Foodbank SA

Food relief to 590 charities across SA, supporting over 135000 people per month. Also supporting school breakfast programs in over 500 schools

Foodbank Western Australia

At Foodbank WA, we believe everyone should have access to healthy food. There are Western Australians going without every day, and we are working hard to change that. Our purpose is to Feed, Educate and Advocate. We do this by providing food and groceries to those who struggle to afford them and in case of disaster relief efforts. We deliver nutrition education to promote healthy eating and advocate on behalf of people that experience hunger and food insecurity.

Foodbank WA is Western Australia’s largest food relief organisation, operating on a scale that makes it crucial to the work of over 900 front line charities and schools that feed the most vulnerable in the state. We have five regional branches in Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Peel. The centre for hunger relief is at Perth Airport. We rely on volunteers to deliver our services and financial contributions to purchase essential food and nutrition education to the WA community.

Foothills Community Care Inc.

Offer food support for vulnerable and isolated people in the Dandenong Ranges and Knox area of Melbourne. We have been operating for close to 19 years.

Foothills Information & Referral Service Inc

At FIRS our aim is to provide easily accessible, non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support services to individuals and families living within the Shire of Kalamunda. FIRS is a non-profit organisation. FIRS receives funding to provide emergency relief assistance to people living in the Shire of Kalamunda. People experiencing an unforeseen financial crisis and who meet our eligibility requirements, may be able to be assisted with payment towards essentials such as power, gas and food. Other services include helping to increase parenting skills, knowledge and confidence to optimise their child’s development. Parents are empowered by open communication, empathy and non-judgmental attitudes to share a wide range of parenting and child development issues. Families are successfully linked to and/or informed of community resources and networks directly through the FIRS Early Years (CARE) Program. FIRS has been operating for over 20 years and now rely on donations to keep FIRS operational.

Forrestfield WA 6058

W firs.org.au/

Footprints Community - Aged Care Services

Finding yourself, or a loved one, needing more help at home can be challenging, and sometimes distressing. Our ACS team can work alongside you, and your family, to ensure that you are able to stay in your own home for as long as possible, maintaining dignity and independence.

There are many levels of support that we can offer which include government supported Home Care Packages (HCP) and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Assistance with Care and Housing

The Assistance with Care and Housing (ACH) program is designed to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to access appropriate and sustainable housing as well as community care and other support services, specifically targeted at avoiding homelessness or reducing the impact of homelessness. ACH also provides support to people experiencing symptoms of hoarding disorder or who may live in domestic squalor.

Footprints ACH program acknowledges the value of lived experience. This program offers peer support work alongside case work and case management, to assist with housing and/or decluttering needs.

ACH is a free service, funded by the Australian Government as a part of the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Care Coordination Service

The Care Coordination model aims to provide evidence based care coordination to adults living with chronic disease and psychosocial needs, by providing a holistic approach to their health, social and community support needs.

Kingston QLD 4114

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Care Finder

Aged Care Navigation and Homelessness Navigation

Footprints Community - Disability Services

Footprints is a registered provider of services under the NDIS. We offer services tailored to meet your needs and the supports funded in your NDIS Plan. If you have an NDIS plan, you can contact us about putting your plan into action and about the services, you may need. We offer you the options, the choice is yours.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Housing Older Women Support Service

Older women are the fastest growing group of people at risk of housing distress and homelessness in Australia.

Footprints Housing Older Women Support Service (HOWSS) offers a Brisbane-based Hub, a state-wide online navigation and support service, inclusive of all older women experiencing housing distress or homelessness.

HOWSS provides a place where older women can receive:

• assistance to find housing and support assistance
• face-to-face contact with skilled staff
• volunteer peer support from people with lived experience
• telephone and online advice and advocacy
• outreach services
• information and linkages to other human service support agencies
• engagement and education sessions for older women, and the sector
• state-wide collaborative regional responses.

West End QLD 4101

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Housing Response Service

The Housing and Homelessness Response Service (HRS) provides mobile and outreach supports to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the Redlands, Wynnum, Southern Moreton Bay Islands and North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah).

HRS provides on the ground care coordination and support to enable individuals and families to move out of homelessness and have the right supports in place to maximise their independence, and improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Kingston QLD 4114

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Queensland Community Support Scheme

The Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) provides support to individuals to maintain or regain their independence, continue living safely in their homes, and actively participate in their communities.

You may be eligible for the QCSS if you are under 65 years old (or under 50 years old for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) with:

• a disability (and are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme)
• chronic illness, mental health or other condition, or
• circumstances that impact your ability to live independently in the community.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Recovery and Wellness Program

The Recovery and Wellness Program (RWP) is a psychosocial support program that provides psychoeducation and practical interventions to support individuals who reside in boarding houses, supported accommodations, hostels and crisis accommodations. The program offers recovery based support that will increase an individual’s capacity for self-management of lifestyle, and to support individuals in developing their own skills and resources to strengthen their community connections and increase positive relationships. The RWP works in partnership with the Metro North and Metro South Hospital and Health Services. All program participants are referred by clinicians through Queensland Health’s Mental Health Services.

West End QLD 4101

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Community - Social Health Connect

Supports those in Caboolture/Kilcoy who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

Footprints Community - Stand Up, Step Out

Footprints SUSO outreach bus and its dedicated team is here to support individuals that are sleeping rough and/or at risk of homelessness. We can provide those individuals with a comfortable and safe environment to shower, access laundry facilities, and our dedicated team is available to help individuals get access to the right supports and services.

SUSO works with organisations and neighbourhood centres to complement the existing services that are already present in the area.

Our service currently operates weekly in Wynnum, Capalaba, Lawnton, Zillmere and Clontarf, over a 5 day working week.

Please visit us to access our:

• Shower and laundry services
• Dedicated team who can provide advocacy, support and referrals, or just a friendly chat
• Free WiFi and mobile charging.

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

W footprintscommunity.org.au/

Footprints Foundation

The Footprints foundation is a free organization, in Sale Victoria, designed to provide support to women and families local to Sale region undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The goal of the Foundation is to support the family through this difficult time by engaging local community, volunteers and business's.
Offering free services to the local community, Footprints Foundation offers support in: Garden and Lawn Maintenance, House Cleaning and Prepared Meals.

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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