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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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Gallawah Foundation

Gallawah Supports community with a Disability, at risk of entering the justice system. Participants with Mental Health, complexed disability, addiction, behaviours, in out of home care, foster care, aged care, Homelessness and in Prison living with a disability.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 1800497183

W gallawah.com.au

Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation

Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) is a not-for-profit, Australian registered charity and Approved Research Institute (ARI) committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our veterans and their families.
While our core focus is enhancing veteran health, our research stands to deliver significant benefit to the wider Australian community. Our focus is on innovative and clinically relevant research aimed at delivering real-world applications, but we cannot do it alone.
GMRF receives no government funding. All our research is funded by generous donors, community groups and likeminded corporations.

Greenslopes QLD 4120

W gallipoliresearch.com.au/

Ganggalah Church

Ganggalah is a local church in the Tweed Shire, who's mandate is to reach out and support the Indigenous community in our districts.

Tweed Heads South NSW 2486

T 07 55247856

E church@ganggalah.com

W ganggalah.com

Gap Youth and Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

We provide activities and programs in a safe, creative and inspiring environment that nurtures and encourages young people, families and the community to grow through knowing, valuing and respecting the past to guide us in self determining our future.

Alice Springs NT 0870

T 0889523927

E info@gyc.org.au

W gyc.org.au

GAPDL Communities for Children

Gladstone Region Communities for Children is a family-friendly program funded by the Federal Government's Department of Social Services.

Communities for Children are committed to their vision 'Living, learning and growing together for stronger families and stronger futures.' Working with the community, we want to empower families to function more effectively, advocating that parents and carers have the most critical role to play in their child's health, well being and education.

We want to ensure families have access to the necessary support resources and networks that will help develop a stronger family friendly culture.

The Communities for Children program supports children and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds. We aim to assist parents, carers and early childhood professionals to gain access to information, resources and training. Together... we can move forward into a culture of stronger families and stronger futures.

South Gladstone QLD 4680

T 0749728203

E c4cadmin@gapdl.com.au

W gladstonec4c.org.au

Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation

The name ‘Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan’ was derived from the three language groups: Kullari, Malarabah, and Wirnan. The name means ‘big mob of people getting together to do something’.

Garnduwa is a non-for-profit organisation delivering self sustainable sports and recreation for young people in remote communities across the Kimberley.

We have four regional offices in Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra, working directly with remote communities. As we support remote community initiatives, we also rely on volunteers across the Kimberley to deliver sporting events.

There are over thirty remote communities that work within this format promote healthier lifestyles through participation in meaningful sport and recreation activities.

Gascoyne Outreach Service

Community controlled Aboriginal medical service

Carnarvon WA 6701

T 0899472200

W grams.asn.au

Gateway Baptist Church

Baptist Church

Mackenzie QLD 4156

W gatewaybaptist.com.au/

Gateway Care Ltd

Gateway Care is a low cost groceries outlet. We have an estimated 4000 families on our database and provide groceries to around 800 families each week. We work with other agencies such as Domestic Violence Groups (to whom we provide 160 meals a fortnight), St Vinnies, Salvation Army, Church groups etc. (to whom we provide Food Parcels). We also work with Foodbank and distribute school packs, (breakfast programs) FareShare (Free meals program) and Woolies and Coles (Food Rescue programs). Second Bite (Coles) provide us with pallets of Fruit and Vegies each week which are passed on to our members. Our members are prequalified and require a Centrelink or Healthcare Card to register or are people that fall outside of the welfare system but need assistance. Gateway has both a Food Centre and Café. The Café is open to everyone but only qualified members are able to shop. The Café provides a community hub where people can meet and make new friends and share their stories.

Caloundra West QLD 4551

W gatewaycare.org.au/

Gateway Community Group Inc - QLD

Community Assistance

Murarrie QLD 4172

W gatewayhousing.org.au/

Gateway Family Services

Gateway Family Services is a family support service supporting family's and individuals in the Blue Mountains and Penrith local government area. The service operates three main projects covering counselling & expressive therapies, family work and a emergency relief project which incorporates a food pantry, support with bills, food vouchers & referral to vulnerable members of the community.

Blaxland East NSW 2774

W gatewayfamilyservices.org.au

Gateway Health

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service.

Gateway Health focuses on the provision of primary health and welfare services to people at highest risk of poor health outcomes.

Services are delivered by over 400 staff members at sites in Wodonga, Wangaratta and Myrtleford in Victoria, and through outreach services provided across North East Victoria and Southern NSW.

Our services include medical practices, allied health, alcohol and other drug services including home based withdrawal, counselling services, family violence, men’s behaviour change, Gambler’s Help, health promotion, chronic disease management, Indigenous programs, aged care services including assessment, disability Services – registered NDIS provider, bushfire recovery, mental health programs including headspace, young parenting programs, family support, refugee health, and sexual health.

Wodonga VIC 3690

W gatewayhealth.org.au

Gelantipy District Bush Nursing Centre Inc

A bush nursing centre located in far East Gippsland. Servicing from Suggan Buggan to Murrindal. Nursing services, both home based and in the centre, community liaison work and working in close partnership with other organisations.

George Town Neighbourhood House

Neighbourhood Houses are special because they are run to help the local community.

Neighbourhood Houses have special atmosphere. They are places of welcome, where anyone can come to make new friends, participate in community life and share learnings.

Neighbourhood Houses differ from one another; however they all encourage personal growth, self help and knowledge sharing. They work together in informal and formal partnerships with other community organisations, enriching the quality of life for community members.

George Town Neighbourhood House actively works to redress the structural disadvantage in the George Town Municipality through our philosophy, principles and practices. In order to achieve our purpose, we work to the following objectives:

Support Disadvantaged people and their families

Relieve Suffering and Distress

Respond to Community Imploration

Build Supportive and Resilient Community

George Town TAS 7253

T 03 63123019

E reception@gtnh.org.au

W gtnh.org.au

Georges River Life Care

Georges River Life Care is a grass roots local community, not for profit, charity organisation that has been in operation in Peakhurst since 2007. Governed by a highly professional, skills-based board, Life care specialises in three main areas:
Family Violence Support

Includes a free legal support clinic and case management for families impacted by Domestic Violence

Emergency Relief

Provides both fresh food and pantryhampers as well as financial assistance and guidance for household bills.

ArtsLife

A positive creative arts program aimed at vulnerable/disadvantaged children, families and adults with disabilities.

Alongside these services, Life Care provides support for families via Parenting programs, Autism Support and Grandparent Support.

All of the services Life Care provides have a unique connection. Life Care has carefully and considerably structured an organisation that goes beyond service provision to meet the needs of the vulnerable people in our community.

Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre

Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre (GFLC) is an alternative education provider (CARE School) for high school aged students who have needs that cannot be met by traditional education models. The young people that attend GFLC come from backgrounds that often include complex trauma, family and domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse and poverty and as such have often missed out on many of their formative years of schooling. GFLC provides a nurturing environment that empowers young people to have a say in their learning journey and where able makes accommodations to support their diverse needs.

Geraldton PCYC

Community and Youth Centre, Specializes in supporting 98% Aboriginal and Torres strait youth in our community through engagment and diversion programs and support.

Wonthella WA 6530

T 0899211317

W wapcyc.com.au

Gethsemane Church Incorporated

Gethsemane is a not-for-profit charity whose mission and purpose is to provide relief to hundreds in our culturally diverse community, regardless of cast, creed, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age and gender, 365 days a year. Our charitable services have been widely recognised throughout the State of Victoria, receiving a Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Championship Award for Leadership in December 2019. We provide food, clothing, furniture, mobile showers, laundry services and improve quality of life. We can’t afford to employ helpers so we work strictly on a voluntary basis. We have about 20 volunteers.

G-Force Contracting

We provide employment to people with disabilities within various areas enabling them to receive ongoing stable work.

Gidgegannup Mens Shed Inc

The Gidgegannup Mens Shed ("GMS") is in its infancy, having formed in June 2020 after the local Bushfire Recovery Group recommended its formation to assist community well-being in the aftermath of the 11,000ha Wooroloo/Gidgegannup bushfire in Feb'20 which destroyed 86 houses.

GMS provides training and opportunity for members to work on projects, join in Shed activities and tasks, or just share time, recreation and fellowship with other members. Our purpose is "Enriching the Lives And Enhancing The Wellbeing And Health Of Local Men & Women".
Based in a suburb within the Perth Metropolitan Area our targeted community spans 45kms and a population of 12,515 (2016 census).

We create a Gidgegannup Community Hub - More Than Just a Workshop, engaging our members in unique activities to develop essential skills for the hills lifestyle, enabling members to then provide community services to the broader hills community - especially those impacted by the recent bushfire.

Gilmore Church Inc

Australian Christian Church in Tuggeranong valley with a focus to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Canberra

Gilmore College

Gilmore College supports 1200 students aged 11 - 18 years old, from a range of socio-economic back grounds. There is a huge need within the school and wider community for support for students and their families.

Orelia WA 6167

W gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au

Gilmore Primary School

Gilmore is a local ACT government Primary school with strong connections with our local community. We support families with a holistic approach in supporting and addressing needs within the whole family unit

Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous Corporation

Gindaja Treatment and Healing Centre is a 19-bed hostel catering for both men and women with drug and alcohol related problems. The centre offers a holistic approach to the treatment and recovery of individuals with ongoing support and care.

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd (GEGAC) has been serving the Aboriginal and wider East Gippsland communities for over 30 years, providing childcare, cultural, education, employment, health, housing & welfare services.

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

T 0351500700

W gegac.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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