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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
The Salvation Army - Toukley Family Store
Selling items to raise money for the work of the Salvation Army. We run a local soup kitchen and food assistance program along with a craft and activity centre. We work with clients needing assistance, disadvantaged people, the homeless, victims of domestic violence and those struggling with addiction.
The Salvation Army - Veteran Support Program - Spring Hill
The Salvation Army's Veteran Support Program is a specialised support program that works with veterans and their families to develop skills to overcome barriers and secure and maintain stable, safe and independent housing.
Spring Hill QLD 4000
The Salvation Army - Wagga Wagga
Provides emergency financial and material assistance to individuals experiencing chronic poverty. Casework in the community with homeless individuals.
The Salvation Army - Western Metro
The Salvation Amry is a hub location for Homelessness, family violence, AOD and other childrens programs.
The Salvation Army - Westernport Mission Centre
Salvation Army Mission Centre based in Hastings, Victoria and we help about 70-100 clients a week with food and clothing and essential needs like toiletries etc. We also support Rough Sleepers who are homeless and Domestic Violence Families.
The Salvation Army - Young & Cootamundra
The Salvation Army in the towns of Young and Cootamundra work with community members in need. Meeting various request of financial aid or helping people start over. Our community members can access food hampers, free morning teas and ongoing support.
The Salvation Army - Youth and Family Services
Our program works with young people aged between 16-25 years old who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We manage several transitional housing properties and also provide outreach case management support.
Sunshine VIC 3020
The Salvation Army - Youth Homelessness Team - SA
Provides crisis and transitional accommodation for young people aged 15-24 years, and their accompanying children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Northern metropolitan Adelaide.
We create a safe nurturing environment where young people can regain stability through personalized case management support and transitional pathway
The Salvation Army Braddon - Safe Shelter
The Safe Shelter project provides simple overnight accommodation for homeless men in the ACT during the winters months at 3 church halls across Canberra city.
The Salvation Army Church - Braddon ACT
Supporting the Canberra Doorways program. We provide support to marginalised and disadvantaged people experiencing inter-generational poverty.
The Salvation Army Community Support - Balga
The Salvation Army Community Support Programme in Balga operated five days per week providing material aid including food assistance, clothing, bill assistance and case management
Balga WA 6061
The Salvation Army Darwin Red Shield Hostel
The Red Shield Hostel provides short to 6 month accommodation for singles over 18 who are at risk of homelessness. Residents have access to our Street 2 Home, Door Ways and Positive Lifestyle programs all designed to assist people back into mainstream society and out of poverty.
The Salvation Army Disaster & Emergency Services
Support Communities impacted by Disasters or Emergencies
Various locations around Australia
The Salvation Army Doorways - Tuggeranong
Provides emergency financial and material assistance to individuals experiencing hardship and poverty. Casework in the community, Doorways seeks to address long term disadvantage, to break the cycle of poverty and alleviate financial hardship.
The Salvation Army Gosnells WA
he Salvation Army is an international Christian movement and has been operating in Australia since 1880. The Salvation Army provides a broad range of spiritual and social activities, community programs and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across Australia. The Army has a holisitic approach to the care and wellbeing of people and our communities.
Gosnells WA 6110
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The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder Corps
EMERGENCY RELIEF / ACCOMMODATION / Offering Doorways - The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie Boulder is a church bringing HOPE to those in need. Our mission is to Share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people, Creating faith pathways, Building healthy communities, and Working for justice. Locally we want all people to Belong, Believe, Become and Bless.
South Kalgoorlie WA 6430
The Salvation Army Moneycare - Bushfire Recovery
Assisting those affected in any way from the 2019 Bushfires in QLD through The Salvation Army Moneycare Program, a free financial counselling service for all.
Maroochydore QLD 4558
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The Salvation Army Moneycare - Redcliffe/Caboolture/Pine Rivers
The Salvation Army's Moneycare service provides free and confidential financial counselling.
Moneycare clients come from all walks of life. We can help you if you are in financial difficulty, in a financial crisis situation or wish to avoid financial difficulties.
Caboolture QLD 4510
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/queensland/qprd/moneycare-pine-rivers/
The Salvation Army North Western Homelessness
Provides support to Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness people in Western Metro in Melbourne. We have many provides who provide case management, initial assessment and planning.
Sunshine VIC 3020
The Salvation Army NSW - Redfern
The Salvation Army is a movement dedicated to supporting people experiencing hardship and injustice, and we have been doing this in Australia for over 140 years. At the Salvos, we believe in good for everyone. And it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are at work each day, providing support, safety, community and opportunity. Our suite of programs and initiatives across Australia, provides support to thousands of individuals and families each year. Our key focus areas include: Homelessness Domestic Violence Disaster Response and Recovery Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Addiction Youth Services Emergency Relief
Redfern NSW 2016
The Salvation Army Stafford Corps
Providers of emergency relief assistance
The Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service - Lawnton
The Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service Lawnton, works with disadvantaged and at risk young people aged 12-25 years old, needing support with a variety of life issues, such as homelessness, drug & alcohol support, advocacy & justice support, an independent non-state school and learner licence/driving hours support.
The Samaritans (Western Australia) Limited
Our organisation offers brief emotional support to people. We currently operate two services, our phone lines and our new in-person service, Luminos (Youth Suicide Sanctuary). This is a service for young people, aged between 16-24 who are experiencing ongoing thoughts of suicide.
The service will be a 24/7 short-stay residential service (4 nights, 5 days) where they will be offered support by Volunteer Support Counsellors, Peer Workers, Support Coordinators, our Clinical Team lead, and Volunteer Coordinator. This support will be both in the form of the brief counselling provided by all of the above; and structured and unstructured group/individual activities. The structured activities will focus on teaching skills aligned with DBT (distress tolerance, mindfulness, and emotion regulation).
Various locations around Australia
The Sanctuary Mallacoota Youth Centre Incorporated
Founded in direct response to the devastating bushfires Mallacoota endured on New Year’s Eve 2019/2020, 'The Sanctuary' has emerged as an indispensable aspect of Mallacoota's community, representative and support services. We are a youth directed youth group made up of members aged 12 - 25 and are open to any youth in Mallacoota or involved in our community and online networks.
The Sanctuary provides teenagers and young adults with a platform to have our voices heard in this community and our ongoing recovery. It is a place where we can feel safe to express themselves and explore ideas. Mallacoota’s youth use the space to study, play music, make art, play games, organise programs and events, run workshops and participate as a representative voice in the community.
The mission of The Sanctuary is the pursuit of the following principles: Empowerment, Representation, Consistency and Access.
Mallacoota VIC 3892
The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference Ltd
The Sanctuary of Embracing Difference Ltd, is committed to providing relief in diverse ways to the following peoples:
Womyn at risk of domestic violence, sexual violence, family violence, homelessness, and incarceration.
Children at risk of domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.
Various locations around Australia
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.
