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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
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yourtown - Milton
yourtown is a national organisation and registered charity that aims to tackle the issues affecting young people’s lives, including long-term unemployment, mental health issues, and domestic and family violence. Established in 1961, yourtown's mission is to enable young people, especially those who are marginalised and without voice, to improve their quality of life.
yourtown - Upper Mount Gravatt
We work with vulnerable young people in the Community and help get them in to employment and or training. We work to overcome any barriers including housing. Many of our young members find themselves iut of home without essential items.
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Youth Advocacy Centre Inc
YAC offers free legal services, youth support and family support assistance and services to young people generally 10 to 18 years (inclusive) particularly those who are involved in, or are at risk of involvement in, the youth justice and/or the child protection systems, and/or are homeless or at risk of homelessness and live in or around the greater Brisbane region.
Petrie Terrace QLD 4000
Youth and Family Connect
As well as providing essential community services such as distributing free food and assisting those experiencing hardship, we spearhead unique and refreshing community cultural arts and wellbeing initiatives, events and programs.
St Peters NSW 2044
Youth Care Pine Rivers Inc
Supported accommodation service for young people
Youth Empowered Towards Independence - YETI
YETI is a youth service working with young people aged 8-25 years living in Far North Queensland.
Youth Enterprise Trust
The Youth Enterprise Trust (YET) is a Queensland based charity established in 1990 by Lloyd Hancock whose mission is ‘Connecting young adults “thru” wilderness to sustainable communities’.
Tamborine QLD 4270
Youth Express Association Incorporated
Youth Express support at-risk and vulnerable young people engage in education, community and work. We support over 6,000 young people with the help of over 2,000 business and industry representatives volunteer their time to support programs.
Our vision:
• Empowering every young person to successfully engage in education, community and work.
Our purpose:
We image a world where:
• Every young person can be their best
• Every young person identifies their true direction
• Every applicant is worthy for employment
• Every apprentice and trainee completes
• All young people get a great start in life
• All young people are successful.
We work collectivly to ensure all young people have the best opportunity to prepare for the world of work. Our stakeholders include young people aged 10-24, parents and carers, educators, education providers, business/Industry and community agencies.
Youth Flourish Outdoors Ltd
Youth mental health through adventure therapy
We work with complex cases.
Regular part day activities and camps
NDIS registered
Youth Futures WA Inc
Youth Futures WA is a specialised service provider for young people aged 13 to 24 inclusive. The agency expertise is in working with the most disadvantaged, at-risk and vulnerable young people in the Perth metropolitan area. Since the establishment of Youth Futures in 1988, the agency has maintained a high standard of success in assisting the most disadvantaged and at-risk young people to overcome social, personal and economic barriers in order to establish safe, healthy and sustainable lives.
Youth Housing Project Association Inc
We house young people 16-21 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Primary recipients: Homeless Youth.
Albion QLD 4010
Youth Insearch
Youth Insearch runs one of the most successful youth intervention programs in Australia. We work with at risk youth aged 14 to 20 supporting them to turn their disadvantages into their advantages, enabling them to reach their full potential. The program has a peer focus, on young people helping young people.
Since 1985 the program has helped almost 32,000 young people rebuild their lives, and assists around 1,000 young people per year across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Youth Insearch is an independent not-for-profit organisation and is not affiliated with any religious or political group.
Youth Link
Youth Link is a not for profit organization based in Cairns Far North Queensland that provide a range of supports and services (link to services) for young people 12 to 24 years who are at risk, homeless or at risk of homelessness. We recognise that any young person may be deemed ‘at risk’ at some time in their lives and prioritise our resources accordingly. The programs and services at Youth Link, including ‘drop in’, are directed towards creating improved quality of life, health and accommodation outcomes for these young people.
Parramatta Park QLD 4870
Youth Off The Streets Ltd
Youth off the Streets is helping young people connect with their peers and relate to their families, and building stronger communities in the process.
OUTREACH
Every young person has their own story to tell and their own issues to deal with. So we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We treat the young people who participate in Outreach programs as individuals and make sure our programs meet their needs – whether it’s BBQs, sporting events, cinema nights or music workshops.
Our Outreach programs give young people the chance to meet youth workers. It’s often the first step to accessing help. We can support young people if they’re in trouble and put them in touch with the services they need.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Our focus is on youth aged 12 to 25 but we encourage families to get involved. We work with local services to develop partnerships with the local community. We make sure Most of our activities take place outside of work hours so there is no conflict with employment.
Kingston QLD 4114
Youth on Fire WA
We provide individuals and families in need with the necessities of life. from food hampers, education, health and fitness programs.
Youth Projects
Youth Projects is an Australian-based independent, registered charity. We provide front line support to individuals experiencing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, AOD issues, and young people looking to reengage with learning and employment.
"The Living room" is a free primary heath service located in Melbourne CBD for people experiencing homelessness/disadvantage. Our aim is to help people transition from homelessness. We combine medical care, mental health and drug counselling and pathways to training apprenticeships and jobs all in our one organisation which means help is easier to find.
People can also drop in for free showers and laundry, clothing, food, phone calls, phone charging, internet access, watch a movie or just relax and enjoy the music playlist.
Last year alone, our team at The Living Room provided practical support 18,000+ times, provided 7,900+ showers, 3,600+ loads of laundry and recorded 1,218 times doctor consultations.
Melbourne VIC 3000
Youth, Family & Community Connections
Supports individuals and families with issues surrounding homelessness, drug and alcohol concerns, family support, preventative health and education, emergency relief, youth programs and employment programs.
YouthCARE - Baldivis Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Baldivis WA 6171
YouthCARE - Baldivis Secondary College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Baldivis WA 6171
YouthCARE - Bambara Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Padbury WA 6025
YouthCARE - Banksia Grove Primary School
Primary School
Banksia Grove WA 6031
YouthCARE - Bannister Creek Primary
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Lynwood WA 6147
YouthCARE - Beckenham Primary School
YouthCARE is at this school, provider of chaplains to public schools in Western Australia. Providing pastoral care to school community.
YouthCARE - Beldon Primary School
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Beldon WA 6027
YouthCARE - Belmont City College
YouthCARE is Western Australia's leading provider of chaplaincy and values education programs.
Belmont WA 6104
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.
