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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
Centrecare - Mirrabooka
We provide services such as counselling, housing support services, youth outreach and family dispute resolution.
Centrecare - Perth
With a history dating back to the 1940's, Centrecare is a Catholic not-for-profit, community services organisation with over 300 staff delivering professional counselling, support, mediation and training services throughout the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields, Esperance and South West regions of Western Australia. We offer accommodation support services, counselling, family and domestic violence services, gambling help, financial counselling, family law mediation, indigenous, migration, youth and justice services.
Perth WA 6000
Cessnock City Council
Provides Local Government Services to Cessnock LGA.
CFSS WA - Gascoyne Women Refuge
The refuge provides accommodation for women, with or without children, either at risk of or experiencing homelessness due to family or domestic violence or other forms of crisis.
CFSS WA Ltd
CFSS WA LTD has been providing services since 1989, including management and recovery from trauma in the community of Carnarvon, with outreach into the surrounding Gascoyne Region commencing 26 years ago.
The service is free and can offer services to people for Financial Counselling, Men's Anger Management Counselling, Sexual Assault Response Service, Gascoyne Women's Refuge, Public Tenancy, Sobering up Centre, Protective Behaviours, Refuge Mobile Outreach Service
Challenge Community Services
We provide Supported Independent Living (also known as group homes), as well as Assistance with Daily Living (or drop-in support). When you join our Day Programs we can also help you with important life skills like cooking, learning how to use a computer or getting a job. If you simply want to relax, have fun and make new friends, you can come along to one of our many activities or events.
Tenterfield NSW 2372
Challis Community Primary School
We are a large primary school in a disadvantaged suburb with high levels of unemployment and single parent families. We support children and their families from birth through our parenting centre.
Armadale WA 6112
Chameleon House
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Families
Females
Financially disadvantaged people
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex persons
Males
People at risk of homelessness/ people experiencing homelessness
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
Youth - 15 to under 25
Kippa-Ring QLD 4021
Champion Centre - City of Armadale
We work with the local community to support families.
The Champion Centre hosts a range of community based programs for the Aboriginal members of our community, playgroups, service agencies and is also available for hire for any function.
Seville Grove WA 6112
W armadale.wa.gov.au/champion-centre-and-seville-grove-library
Chandler Public School
NSW Government Primary School
Wollomombi NSW 2350
Changing Young Lives
We are a non for profit helping juveniles doing crime change their lives for the better.
Chaplaincy Australia - QLD
We provide social, emotional, spiritual, and practical support to those at risk, in need, or in crisis. Our Chaplains serve across around 30 different sectors some of which include: Disasters, Sports, RSL clubs, Schools, ADF, Policing, Community, Universities, Councils, the arts and many more.
Charity Bounce
Charity Bounce is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth by providing basketball clubs and employment hubs that encourage resilience and personal development, and increase our participants' ability to succeed in life and transition to work.
Through our basketball clubs, we don’t just teach basketball skills we teach life lessons. We create a safe, supportive - and free - environment for young people to discover their true potential, develop essential life skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging and teamwork.
Our #1 goal is to inspire a successful mindset, on and off the court. We use the game of basketball to give them a better chance at the game of life, striving to break the cycle of underemployment, poverty, and limited opportunities available by giving at-risk youth the tools and connections to transform their lives and access jobs.
Various locations around Australia
Charles Weston Primary School
Educating primary school students supporting their needs with access to community services.
Charleville Neighbourhood Centre
We provide support and financial assistance to individuals in rural and remote areas who are experiencing personal, family, relationship and/or financial issues, including those resulting from a natural disaster.
Charnwood-Dunlop School
Together as a community of staff, students and families we will create a safe and empowering learning environment where wonder and curiosity are nurtured and every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We will value diversity and build respectful relationships through effective communication.
Charnwood-Dunlop is a Restorative Practices School. Restorative practices emphasises the value of restoring relationships. Students are accountable for their behaviour and work together to listen to each other's perspectives, build empathy, repair harm and find ways to move forward.
Charnwood ACT 2615
Charters Towers Regional Council
Local Council supporting the Charters Towers region.
Charters Towers QLD 4820
Chatsworth State School
Chatsworth State School is in the North Coast region, situated on the Northern outskirts of Gympie. Chatsworth is the base school for the Chatsworth Special education program, co-ordinating support for students with disabilities at six other local schools.
Chatsworth QLD 4570
Chelsea Community Church of Christ
Our small church welcomes all in a lower socio economic community. We are fully immersed in the community providing weekly free 3 course hot breakfast to around 100 people; free food pantry to 34 people; free wash and dry laundry. We have no restrictions as everyone deserves food and acceptance. With Covid our resources are stretched as more people are struggling with little government support. We are now being called on nearly every day for support. We have started a small community garden with herbs, veggies and fruit trees so our guests can avail themselves of some extra healthy items. Our breakfast relies on an annual grant but our pantry just on donations where we can as there are no grants for food pantry.
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council
Local Government
Cherbourg State School
At Cherbourg State School, the major educational focus is on the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and Indigenous Education. It is a strong belief of the staff, students, parents, caregivers and community members that these four core subjects are the foundations on which to develop and build upon a solid educational base for all students. It is imperative to maintain a strong focus on these areas to ensure that the “Educational gap” is not merely closed but totally eradicated for our current and future generations of students.
Chermside Community Mental Health Service
The Chermside Community Health Centre provides a range of services for people living in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.
Chermside QLD 4032
W metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/community/locations/chermside-community-health-centre
Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre
We provide assistance to children, young people, families and the aged living in the Canterbury-Bankstown area. This assistance can include programs, activities, individual case management and social support. Our aim is alleviate stress and hardship on individuals and families living in our area and increasing their ability to participate in the community and manage their lives independently. Also we provide financial support in terms of assistance with paying bills, food hampers and food vouchers.
Child and Youth Protection Services
CYPS is the statutory child protection agency which services the ACT region. CYPS has legislative responsibility under the Children and Young People Act 2008 for facilitating and coordinating services across government for the care and protection of children and young people believed to be at risk of harm. This involves assessing risk and working with families and other professionals to resolve issues that compromise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. CYPS provides a continuum of service delivery to children and young people considered ‘at risk’ of serious abuse and harm
Childers Neighbourhood Centre - Bundaberg Regional Council
The Childers Neighbourhood Centre is a community hub where members of our community can meet for friendship, information, support, action on a community issue, self development, community involvement, or to access visiting or resident services.
Our goal is to support communities in developing and promoting successful family and community relationships. Assist communities in discovering better links between the range of existing services. Provide quality, consistent support for community members within the district.
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.
