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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
Wellsprings for Women
An organisation dedicated to working with vulnerable and disadvantaged women through education, social support and capacity building.
We provide a range of services to assist vulnerable and isolated women. Services included; emergency and food relief, material aid, case management for women impacted by family violence, poverty, homelessness and mental health
Dandenong VIC 3175
Wellways Australia - ACT
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
We work with a diverse range of people living with mental health issues or various disabilities, and their families, friends and carers, to bring about positive change and build good lives in their communities. This can include creating a home, securing a job and building meaningful relationships.
We were established in 1978 by families advocating to improve the services, information and support available to people with mental health issues, their carers, families and communities. Our commitment to advocacy is central to the work we do today, because we know that advocacy opens the door to participation in the community, including employment, housing and relationships.
Phillip ACT 2606
Wellways Australia - Gippsland
Wellways Australia connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing.
Wellways Australia - Northern NSW
Wellways offers a wide range of individually tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health, as well as their families, friends and carers. Wellways Lismore provides support within three different programs. Housing Accommodation Support Initiate, A Youth program and Men's Wellbeing Matters -Suicide Prevention
Various locations around Australia
Wellways Australia Limited - Broadmeadows
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Broadmeadows VIC 3047
Wellways Australia Limited - Fairfield
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Fairfield VIC 3078
Wellways Australia Limited - Seymour
Psychosocial Mental health supports
Wellways Australia Limited - Toowoomba
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Toowoomba East QLD 4350
Wellways Australia Limited - Warrnambool
Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.
Warrnambool VIC 3280
WentWest
As the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, WentWest is focused on addressing both regional and national health challenges. Together with health professionals, partners from both the health and hospital sector and community members, WentWest seeks to identify gaps and commission solutions for better health outcomes.
Werribee Mercy Hospital - Clare Moore
Clare Moore Building is an adult inpatient psychiatric ward. Clare Moore Building has 54 beds and supports people with vast variety of mental health diagnosis.
Wesley Care Finder Service - Port Stephens
Support the vulnerable older person access in-home aged care services and community supports to live life well in their own home.
Wesley Mission - Ashfield NSW
We’re here for you. To help you thrive in your community. To support you through life’s biggest challenges. And to walk alongside you as you set and achieve new goals—no matter how big or small they seem.
Ashfield NSW 2131
Wesley Mission - Care Finder Service - Central Coast NSW
Intensive assistance for aged care support. Support vulnerable older people to access aged care supports and community supports.
Wesley Mission - Care Finders
The target group for the ACH Sub-Program is: • Frail older people 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation; low income and prematurely aged people who are 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation.
• addressing immediate needs such as arranging medical appointments, filling out forms and sorting financial matters
• Advocacy
• referring to appropriate care providers
• identifying and assisting with obtaining alternative housing
• assistance with rehousing
Wesley Mission - Dalmar House
At Wesley Mission we are here to help and support others, we reach all faces of Australia—from children, families and the elderly, to those struggling with homelessness, addiction, mental health, financial or domestic challenges. And we walk alongside them to help them face life’s challenges and create the life they want. Wesley Mission is made up of people. People who are passionate about supporting other people to be the best possible versions of themselves.
Wesley Mission - Mums and Kids Matter
NSW wide service for mothers (with at least 1 child under 5 years old) with severe and persistent mental health issues. Provide 8 unit residential program, as well as in home community support from multi-disciplinary team
Sadleir NSW 2168
Wesley Mission - Surry Hills
Practical support to single adults who have been homeless but are now housed - linking into community
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Wesley Mission - TEI Family Support
As part of Wesley’s Community and Family Care group, the Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) program has a focus on earlier intervention. The TEI program provides targeted services at the point where they can have the most impact - early in life and early in need. By encouraging community based solutions, alongside tailored formal supports, TEI services can ultimately prevent children and young people from entering the statutory child protection system.
Bella Vista NSW 2153
Wesley Mission Brisbane - Emergency Relief
The Emergency Relief service provides support to people who are homeless and/or at risk of becoming homeless, to individuals and families who are marginalised and economically and socially disadvantaged. ER assists people in times of crisis with food parcels and vouchers, with urgent bill and rent payments (when funding allows), with payments for scripts for essential medications. The ER Service also assists families with much needed baby clothes and items such as prams, cots, nappies, formula. Case mangement and counselling (information and referral) is also offered to clients accessing the service.
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Wesley Mission Brisbane - Gold Coast Hub
Wesley Mission Queensland is part of The Uniting Church in Australia. Our mission is to walk alongside people in need offering care and compassion and promoting choice, independence and community well-being. We provide innovative residential aged care, in-home care, retirement living, therapy respite and wellness services, child care, youth and family support, disability and NDIS services, emergency relief, mental health services and palliative and hospice care.
Robina QLD 4226
Wesley Mission Brisbane - Logan City Services - Woodridge
PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: SETTLEMENT SERVICES
Woodridge QLD 4114
Wesley Mission Queensland - Balmoral Community Centre
We provide day programs for the aged and NDIS Participants
Wesley Mission Queensland - Mental Health Community Support Service
We provide outreach support to people living with severe and persistent mental health issues in the Gold Coast region. Our works consists of one on one and group based support with the aim of enabling our participants to reintegrate into their community whilst supporting them on their individual recovery journey.
We regularly support some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community to find their feet in challenging circumstances, and strive to empower them to live with hope, dignity, autonomy and equity in their community of choice, whilst working collaboratively towards enhancing their wellbeing.
Robina QLD 4226
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.
