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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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BlazeAid - QLD

A volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working alongside rural families, our volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.

Various locations around Australia

T 0418 990 267

E admin@blazeaid.com.au

W blazeaid.com.au/

BlazeAid Adelong

A volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods.

BlazeAid Macksville

BLAZEAID is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working alongside the rural families, our volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.

Equally important, volunteers also help to lift the spirits of people who are often facing their second or third flood event after years of drought, or devastating losses through bushfires. BlazeAid volunteers work in a disaster-affected area for many months, not only helping individuals and families, but also helping rebuild the local communities.

BlazeAid Yarrowitch

Volunteer based organisation that works with Rural Communities and Land Owners after a natural disaster to assist in the rebuilding of fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed

Bletchley Park Primary School

Bletchley Park Primary has 1010 students with a number of students and families doing it tough due to family breakdown, unemployment and those escaping domestic violence.

Bligh Park Community Services Inc.

Relieving poverty and distress by providing a range of direct services which significantly improve the lives of children, young people, families, individuals and older people in our community. Provision of a free food program, free counselling and advocacy services. Provision of high quality Before & After School and Vacation Care Supporting families with children in their early years. Provision of free Youth programs and services. Provision of education and skills Increased community engagement and reduced social isolation. Working closely with our local Indigenous Community to support self-determination

Bligh Park NSW 2756

W blighpark.org.au/

Bloodwood Tree Association Inc

Bloodwood Tree Association is an Aboriginal controlled, not-for-profit registered charitable organisation that, for over 40 years, has been providing services for the homeless, unemployed, those affected by alcohol and other drugs and supporting vulnerable people in need within Port and South Hedland.

South Hedland WA 6722

W bloodwoodtree.org.au/

Bloomhill Cancer Care

Bloomhill Cancer Care supports people of all ages on the Sunshine Coast to live well with cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers. Bloomhill provides ongoing support and services to patients undergoing a cancer diagnosis, as well as supporting family members. With no ongoing government funding, the charity relies on donations, fundraising and income from the Bloomhill Op Shops and the management of the Cotton Tree Markets to continue providing its valuable services.

Buderim QLD 4556

W bloomhill.com.au/

Blue Care - Ipswich Community Care

Looking after aged and young people including those with a disability.

Eastern Heights QLD 4305

W bluecare.org.au/community-care

Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre

Indigenous Corporation catering for cultural and community needs in the Blue Mountains NSW. We are aligned with service provision for families, youth and elders.

Katoomba NSW 2780

T 0247829402

W acrc.org.au

Blue Wren House - Camden Women's Shelter Inc

Provides crisis accommodation and casework to women and children escaping domestic violence in South Western Sydney

BlueCare Community Care - Redcliffe

BlueCare provides community aged care services including allied health, nursing care, personal care, support in the home and in the community, respite services in home or in centre, social support, spiritual and pastoral care under the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages, DVA.

Redcliffe QLD 4020

T 1300258322

W bluecare.org.au

Bobin Public School

A small rural primary school on the mid north coast of NSW.

Booksnboots Inc.

The Tiny Treasures project facilitates the provision of pre-loved and new books to remote area primary school-age children in Australia. Tiny Treasures seek and collect donations of children's picture books throughout the year and re-distributes the books to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities nationally.

In 2016 the Tiny Treasures project collected and distributed over 700 children's books to the Tiwi Islands; Bathurst and Melville Islands. We have established an ongoing partnership with the Tiwi Aboriginal community who are grateful for the assistance the Tiny Treasures project has provided.
In 2019, Tiny Treasures delivered 1000 books to Cherbourg Shire Council in Central Queensland who added them to their Indigenous Learning Centre, to enable access for families to take home and read to their children
In 2020, 800 books were sent to Castlemaine community Centre in central Victoria, for use as components of education packs to be sent to families across the region

Various locations around Australia

W booksnboots.org.au

Boomerang Meeting Place Inc.

The Boomerang Meeting Place Inc objectives: To provide for the relief of poverty, misfortune, distress and helplessness of Aboriginal families and individuals through the provision of welfare and care services.

Provide religious services and spiritual counselling.
Provide secure, affordable and culturally appropriate housing
To address the social and cultural needs of Aboriginal People while reducing the impact that intergenerational trauma and disadvantage had on their lives.
To develop and manage social enterprise businesses.
Provide and support awareness campaigns, training services.
Provide social and welfare programs for disadvantaged Aboriginal children, families and aged. Including the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Give leadership to community development by acting as a resource for the community and stakeholders in the areas of youth support, aged care, health, employment and welfare to the community.
The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of racial harmony or equality and diversity.

Various locations around Australia

W facebook.com/Boomerang-Meeting-Place-Inc-100241995730713

Boomi Public School

Public school in NSW

Boomi NSW 2405

W boomi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Boonah State High School

Secondary School in Fassifern District.

Boonah QLD 4310

W boonahshs.eq.edu.au/

Boondall Community Kindergarten

We are a community owned non-profit organisation affiliated with Lady Gowrie and have been operating on the present site since 1970.
We provide quality early childhood education for children aged 3.5 years to school age.

Various locations around Australia

T 07 3265 5439

E admin@boondallkindy.com.au

W boondallkindy.com.au/

Boorrumpah Goupong Aboriginal Corporation

Men's Mental health creates a safe space for men to share with each other. built on strong cultural values that recognize individual strengths, family, and kinship connections. We value support through the development of strong partnerships to achieve sustainable change in social and well-being for men.

Various locations around Australia

T 0466429209

E boorrumpahg@gmail.com

W mens-mental-health.blog/

Botany Family and Children's Centre Inc

Botany Family & Children's Centre is a non for profit, family support service, working with and for our community for over 45 years. We provide FREE services to the community, these include: counselling, case work, advocacy, referrals, children's supported playgroups, parenting programs, father's groups, domestic violence support, separation issues, same page parenting, early intervention and prevention.

Counselling is also provided for children and teens.

Botany NSW 2019

T 02 9666 5047

W bfcc.org.au

Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education

Public school in NSW

Bowen Community Council Inc

Bowen Community Council provides a range of community support services that enhance the capacity of the community, and respond to the needs of individuals, families and divers community groups. programs include soup kitchen, Emergency Relief, NILS, crisis counselling and referrals.

Bowen Neighbourhood Centre

We will provide an innovative, accessible range of services to educate, support and assist people and communities, particularly those most vulnerable.

Bowen Old Peoples Home Society

Bowen Old Peoples Home Society trading as Murroona Gardens- Aged care, Homecare, Independent Living Units, Residential care, Social Support group.

Bowraville Central School

NSW Government school that has enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 12 with a 36.5% Indigenous enrolment. Bowraville is classed as a low socio economic community.

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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