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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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Recovere

Supports communities impacted by disasters and crisis.

Teneriffe QLD 4005

E info@recovere.org

W recovere.org/

Recreation Sports and Aquatics Club

RSAC is a community organisation that provides sport, recreation, social activities and support to people with disabilities and their carers. It is unfunded and provides services to over 750 people each year, most on a weekly basis.

Bankstown NSW 2200

W disabledsportrsac.org.au/

Red Cross Employment Services - Sandcastles Program

Employment Agency in Queensland.

Caboolture QLD 4510

W facebook.com/RCESQLD/

Red Cross Night Cafe

Night Cafe opened it's doors in the basement of City Hall in 2001, as a joint project between the Australian Red Cross and Brisbane City Council, to provide a safe space for young people (12-25 years of age) experiencing homelessness to access at night.

Red Dust Role Models

We're a not-for-profit organisation that partners with remote communities to deliver innovative health promotion programs and community development projects.

South Yarra VIC 3141

W reddust.org.au/

Red Earth Community Foundation

Red Earth Community Foundation (Red Earth) was established by local community leaders in 2013 to support the Burnett Inland region to thrive into its future.
The founders of Red Earth recognised the Burnett Inland, particularly following the millennial drought in the early 2000’s & the 2011 and 2013 floods, needed a vehicle that could harness the pace of change occurring in rural Australia to ensure all our challenges could be kept ahead of & opportunities could be maximised for future generations.
Having begun with a South Burnett focus it has now expanded to include the North Burnett & Cherbourg Aboriginal Council local government areas.
Red Earth exists for its people, & focuses on identifying & harnessing human, financial & other resources to strengthen the capacity of individuals & their networks across the Burnett Inland.
By coordinating & hosting our annual Community Leadership Program, providing our philanthropic structure to support & distribute local fundraising & more

Red Frogs Australia

Red Frogs is a support program for young people from the ages of 13 – 30. We recognise that the culture of young people is dominated by alcohol and that excessive consumption of alcohol and other substances can lead to dangerous and life-altering behaviours.

Therefore we've made it our mission to provide a positive peer presence in alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather; educate young people on safe partying behaviours; and promote alcohol-free and/or diversionary activities that engage young people in these environments.

Red Rose Foundation

The Red Rose Foundation works to end domestic violence deaths including homicide and suicide through supporting victims and their children in high risk domestic violence, training, resources & research

Various locations around Australia

E info@redrosefoundation.com.au

W redrosefoundation.com.au

Redcliffe Area Youth Space

Redcliffe Youth Space operates within the Moreton Bay area providing critical services for young people aged 10-25 and their families; predominantly those who have been significantly impacted by trauma, oppression and poverty.

Redcliffe QLD 4020

W redcliffeyouthspace.org/

Redcliffe Hospital - Indigenous Hospital Liaison Service

Indigenous Hospital Liaisons at Redcliffe Hospital assist the hospital journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community. We provide culturally appropriate support, advocacy and advice to our Indigenous patients and support their return to the community.

Redcliffe Hospital - Ngarrama Maternity Service

Ngarrama maternity service - Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers

Redcliffe Uniting Church

Redcliffe Uniting Church provides a range of services to the local community especially in regard to families and children

Redcliffe QLD 4020

W redcliffeuniting.com.au/

RedDoor Community Services

RedDoor works with completely disengaged young people and assists them to gain skills and a routine by our social enterprises. Cafe, workshop, and recycling centre.

Cloncurry QLD 4824

W reddoor.org.au/

Redland Community Centre Inc.

Redland Community Centre is a non-profit community based organisation with offices in Cleveland and Capalaba. We are endorsed by the federal government as a public benevolent institution and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC).
The Centre generally provides services to people in the suburbs of the Redland City Council area, including the Bay Islands, and the Brisbane suburbs of Wynnum/Manly.
The Centre supports the community through a number of valuable “one stop shop” community focused services including:

an Emergency Relief program
highly regarded and effective parenting “Focus on Families “ and Toddler Tactics” programs
a variety of family and individual support services
short term generalist and crisis counselling
Redland No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
a variety of courses, activities and programs
access to other agencies that provide services from our Capalaba office

Redlands Centre for Women Inc.

The Redlands Centre for Women (RCW) was founded by Katrina Beutel and incorporated in 2011 as a not for profit organisation.

RCW is run by a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers. We strive to provide opportunities for women in the Redlands area to be empowered, educated and connected.

Our main focus is to provide pamper gifts and programs to women of all ages living in the Redlands.

Presently we undertake the following core initiatives:

The giving of Pink Pamper Packs to those struggling through a difficult time
The giving of Nurture Boxes to all women whom birth at the Redlands Hospital
Young Parents Connect group for first time young mums aged 15-21
‘Live your Best Life’ 5 week self-development program
Topic Nights
Coffee & Chat sessions
Annual International Women’s Day High Tea
OUR VISION

Women of all ages in the Redlands are empowered and supported to live positive, connected and fulfilling lives.

Cleveland QLD 4163

W redlandscentreforwomen.com/

Refocus

We specialise in providing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
Our main focus is our children and ensuring that they and their parents receive needed services to assist in creating resilient, safe and happy environments.

Forest Glen QLD 4556

W refocus.org.au/our-team-refocus/

Refugee Association of Logan

Working with migrants, asylum seekers.

Woodridge QLD 4114

W ralogan.blogspot.com/

Refugee Connect

We provide a range of English, computer and first aid classes; in home tutoring for the kids and budgeting and English support for the parents; we help them navigate various government and non-government agencies; Counselling, Student financial assistance and Ros even supports the ladies in the Birthing ward. This is all done in a friendly community environment.

Redbank Plains QLD 4301

W refugeeconnect.org.au/

Refugee Migrant Children Centre - RMCC

RMCC provides unique mentoring programs for children from refugee, migrant and asylum seeker backgrounds in our four focus areas of education, identity & belonging, life skills & mental health, and wellbeing by bringing together and collaborating with the three key figures in each child's life: their school family and the wider community.

With the individual needs of each child at the core, RMCC partners with the family, school, settlement agency and their community to together tackle the unique and complex barriers they face settling in Australia.

Sunshine VIC 3020

W rmccaustralia.org.au/

Regional Alliance West

Not for Profit who provide supports to community members who are suffering hardship. We offer the following services:
Community Legal Centre,

Indigenous Women's Legal Outreach,

Reintegration,

Money Business,

Financial Counselling,

Trauma Counselling,

Homelessness,

Tenant Advocacy,

Emergency Relief.

Geraldton WA 6530

T 0899380628

E leeanner@raw.org.au

W raw.org.au

Rekindling the Spirit Ltd

Health and Wellbeing supports for the Aboriginal community Lismore and surroundings areas. The services

Relationships Australia - Kwinana

Provides Family and Mental Health Support as well as Case management and Advocacy for families.

Relationships Australia Canberra & Region

Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that supports all people in Australia to maintain safe and respectful relationships: with themselves, their families and their broader communities.

Deakin ACT 2600

E enquiries@racr.org.au

W racr.org.au/

Relationships Australia Queensland - Townsville

Relationships Australia is a community-based, non-profit organisation dedicated to building better relationships. Our mission is to promote relationships that are respectful, fair and safe, particularly where people or communities are at risk or vulnerable.

Intensive Family Support: (IFS) helps families improve safety and wellbeing. It is a free, mostly in-home service available to families who have children 0-18 years old. This program is available by referral from specific community agencies. (no fee)

Thuringowa Central QLD 4817

W raq.org.au/

Relationships Australia WA - West Leederville

Provides a range of family and relationships services, including counselling, mediation, dispute resolution, education. https://www.relationshipswa.org.au/

West Leederville WA 6007

W relationshipswa.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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