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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
Good Hope Men's Service
Provide crisis accommodation to single males who are experiencing or at risk or homelessness.
Good Neighbours Australia
As a charity, we support children and communities, often living in vulnerable conditions. Good Neighbours Australia aims to gather support and donors to assist our community-based programs designed to save and improve the lives of the world's most disadvantaged and vulnerable citizens through our seasonal campaigns, as well as child sponsorship and community support programs. We place particular emphasis on supporting the Australian community we are based in as well as the international communities in need.
Good Neighbours Australia’s mission is to foster inclusive community development and child protection. We respect the human rights of those suffering from poverty, disasters and oppression, and help them to achieve self-reliance by enabling them to rebuild their hope.
Good Omen Goodeze
'Good Omen Goodeze’ (GoG) is a local volunteer charity craft group providing knitted, crocheted and sewn lap rugs, quilts, beanies, bed socks, hospital gowns and many other comfort items to the Canberra Hospital and Health Services since May 2017. This includes patients of all ages and in all areas including ICU, crisis and end of life care. Blankets and other goods are also offered to grieving families in the case of their loved one’s passing and to families or individuals in need of warmth or comfort. All our ‘Goodeze’ are created using generous donations from our volunteers and the public. We have people of all ages and walks of life involved, from primary school and high school student programs, to community services, health practitioners, business people and retirees. GOG is fully endorsed by the Canberra Hospital Foundation.
Evatt ACT 2617
Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand - Brimbank
Good Shepherd in Melbourne Victoria is based across several locations. At the Brimbank Office we offer the following services:
- Family Violence case management and support to women and children who are escaping or are at risk of family violence.
- parenting and family support through our Integrated Family Services Program.
- Housing casemanagement, support and advocacy for young people aged between 16 and 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Safe, Strong and Connected. Support and information about family violence and the effects to women incarcerated at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
- School Focused Youth Service. Support, advocacy, interventions and capacity building for 13 schools (primary and secondary) in the Brimbank LGA.
- Building Blocks. Young Mums Playgroup
- Parents Under Pressure and Early Intervention Program. Therapeutic parenting program.
Keilor Downs VIC 3038
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Good Money
No Interest Loans, financial counselling, affordable insurance
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Gordon Park
Our purpose
To enable fullness of life for women, girls and families experiencing disadvantage.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Marrickville
Good Shepherd is Australia's oldest and longest-running not-for-profit that specifically supports women, girls and families.
Goodna Streetlife Inc
We house and help all homeless and famines in need we run a community relief shop and have a alcohol free bar and restaurant
We are self funded by an op shop
Goodness Enterprises
We are a registered NFP that runs traineeships, a church, a food coop, a conservation area, social housing and a community cafe and a drive in theatre.
Chuwar QLD 4306
Goodstart Early Learning
We are a Not for profit early learning service providing early years education for children from birth to school age.
Ballajura WA 6066
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd
Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in family and child wellbeing.
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - St George
Provide assistance to families that are at risk or are in the child protection system.
partner with Child Safety to provide this best outcomes for our families.
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - Toowoomba
Delivering comprehensive primary health, family well-being and aged care services, responsive to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Non-Indigenous people, families and communities within the Goolburri service areas.
East Toowoomba QLD 4350
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Dalby
Family & Child Wellbeing Program values and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by providing a range of services to strengthen family and community relationships while protecting the vulnerable and those at risk.
Dalby QLD 4405
Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Goondiwindi
We are Goolburri Family and Child Wellbeing Program. Our office is in Goondiwindi and we support families who have been referred to us from different organisations or they have self referred. We currently cover from Goondiwindi to Talwood, Goondiwindi to Yelarbon and Inglewood, Goondiwindi to Texas, Goondiwindi to Boggabilla and Toomelah. We basically service all small towns that are within an hours drive from Goondiwindi. North, South, East and West.
Goondiwindi QLD 4390
Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation
We are a not for profit Noongar community resource centre. We provide information and assistance to the Noongar community on a range of matters from Centrelink queries
to referral to legal advice. Each person who comes to our service has problems or issues so different that we deal with the majority of them through advocating, negotiating and
mediating on their behalf with govenment and non government agencies. We also run a women's and men's group by providing a place for them to gather and undertake activities, for example arts and crafts, sewing, wood work and social support. We run the Benang Suicide Prevention Program which is a community education program. The purpose of
Benang is to bring awareness about suicide and also provide community members with knowledge and skills to recognise suicidal behaviours and administer help to a person in
emotional distress until professional help arrives.We provide emergency relief through our Empty Pantry project.
Goondir Health Services
Goondir Health Services is a non-profit organization. Wewww provide Health as well as Programs, we are located in Dalby, Oakey St George and Chinchilla. We provide Programs to all these communities. I work with the Big Buddy Program which is Participants aged between 12 to 17 we do a lot of cooking programs and provide personal items for the children that are in need most of the time. Wandir Gundi is a playgroup which young mothers can go CDP is cultural group where they do paintings and make Aboriginal art works. I also work with the ER Program, which is emergency relief for families, we go to Brisbane once a week and pick up food from Second bite, Fairshare and Foodbank we offer the community food hampers once a week, the numbers have grown over the years. We also help parents getting their children to school supplying books, pencils, bags, and there uniforms any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dalby QLD 4405
Goora Gan Steiner School
Goora Gan Steiner School is nestled in bush land by the beach of stunning Agnes Water, Southern Great Barrier Reef. Brought to life by a team of passionate parents and community members, this pioneering school is accredited for P-6, has started with students in P-2 and is growing daily. We are so grateful to be offering such a beautiful, holistic education to the children of our community.
Agnes Water QLD 4677
Gordon Community Centre
Partnership between Lanyon Valley Anglican Church and Anglicare. Programs include Lanyon Food Pantry, English Classes, Playgroup, Community Morning Tea and Community Garden.
Gordon ACT 2906
Gosford Regional Community Services inc.
We are based on the NSW Central Coast, near Gosford. We are a local Neighbourhood organisation that provides a wide range of services and assistance to our local community in times of need. Our Motto is Working Together to Build Resilient Communities. We work in partnership with a range of other like minded organisations.
Gosnells Community Legal Centre
Family Law, Financial Counselling, Tenancy Advocacy, Criminal Injuries Compensation
Gosnells WA 6110
Got Your Back Sista
Got Your Back Sista empowers women to thrive after leaving domestic violence. We are focused on providing services within the Hunter, Central Coast and Taree Regions.
1. BEGIN AGAIN PROGRAM - helping women and children setup a safe home by providing furniture, white goods and household items, plus food and personal care items.
2. RISE UP AND THRIVE PROGRAM – consists of workshops and a support group that aims to help women gain the confidence, support and skills to achieve personal goals and/or to re-enter the workforce.
3. STAND TALL SISTA PROGRAM - a women's/teens 10-week Self-Defence course that aims to give women the techniques & skills they need to protect themselves and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.
4. WOW PROGRAM – partnering with TAFE NSW this program provides a pathway to further study and/or employment by teaching basic computer and admin skills.
Goulburn Multicultural Centre
Goulburn Multicultural Centre asssists people from diverse cultural backgrounds to live harmoniously in Goulburn and region.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities
Bannaby NSW 2580
Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Network (GMLLEN)
GMLLEN is funded by the Victorian Department of Education & Training to support young people by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes.
GMLLEN works with Industry to source a range of school - industry engagement opportunities within the local government areas, (Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Moira Shires), that are tailored to local priorities and support students to expand their knowledge and skills of local industries to enhance effective pathway decisions, as well as increasing their work readiness capabilities.
GMLLEN have a particular focus on young people at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged, from education and training and are not in meaningful employment.
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.