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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
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
It is a community-based Neighbourhood Centre providing support to families, homeless and those vulnerable in the local and regional community, through counselling, meals, medical consults, referrals, etc. Operate an Op Shop and Urban Farm to raise funds to support the work with the homeless. Provide rooms for hire to the community for social, support, self-help and training groups to meet. Have a commercial kitchen for hire to training groups and small businesses.
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation
MWW is a non for profit organisation who primarily looks after Community Housing, Thrive Program through Housing, Community Development Programs, RSAS Program, and Night Rangers. We are a large Aboriginal Corporation who assists communities any way we can.
Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House
Auspiced by Great Ocean Road Health, Marrar Woorn is a program of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and provides support to the local Apollo Bay community by providing access to education, social support, health services as well as community development programs.
Marri Grove Primary School
Primary School
Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation
At Marrin Weejali, we develop and run programs and services to reduce the physical and emotional distress of alcohol and other drugs.
A culturally safe environment, Marrin Weejali is run by our people, for our people.
Our Vision is that Aboriginal people of western Sydney live free from addiction and emotional distress; and to help our clients live healthy and peaceful lives within the observance of Aboriginal spiritual and cultural ways
We refer and advocate for families and individuals entering in patient detox and or residential rehabilitation programs and then support their transition back into community.
Marsden Families Program
Non-government, tertiary child safety service providing intensive family support to highly vulnerable families.
Kallangur QLD 4503
Mary of the Angelus Community Ltd
Angelus Housing is a community based, NFP company and voluntary organisation. It provides housing for people in need to prevent homelessness .
This Priority 55 Housing Program is primarily designed for single women over 55 who are at risk.
Angelus residents have low incomes, few assets and enjoy financial and emotional stability of living in a shared secure house arrangements with up to 4 older women.
The residents and Head tenant share the house and garden. providing companionship and security but big enough to give the house the financial stability it requires.
Many have previously lived by themselves and were often lonely and isolated.
"Mamre House" at Mullumbimby, is a Priority 55 Housing startup.
The "Mamre House" volunteer group is very grateful to the GIVIT Team for being there to support organisations like us, on limited budgets, to support older women.
Maryborough Community House Inc.
Maryborough Community House Inc., was established in 1982. The organisation's services delivered, connect people through activities for the benefit of people within our community.
Services cover community development, education and training. A primary emphasis that underlies services delivery is on addressing social isolation. Activities range across art, ukulele, choir, craft, gardening, children's book library, IT digital skills training and supports, Energy bonus applications, walk-in and phone-based referral service support, Facebook and website community information, cooking skills training, general volunteer skills training, community events, venue hire, volunteer led projects, food and material relief.
Maryborough Education Centre
Education setting for P-12 including a Specialist school
Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre
The Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre is an information and referral service funded by the Queensland Government, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The centre is dedicated to serving our community by providing valuable service and programs that support the well-being of disadvantaged members of our community.
Our centre is mainly supported by volunteers who offer their time and skills to support individuals and their families who are in need of assistance.
Maryborough QLD 4650
Marymead - Southern NSW Family Referral Service
Marymead, a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation servicing the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW, has been delivering a range of high quality, family support services to children, young people and their families since 1967. With offices in Canberra at Narrabundah and Watson, and in NSW at Goulburn, Moruya and Wagga Wagga, Marymead’s array of programs and services include child and family counselling, early intervention programs, foster care, post separation support, parent education groups, family and mental health support programs and contact and changeover services for separated parents in significant conflict. Marymead also offers innovative, person-centred support services for people with disability and their families. These services may be purchased through funds received under the NDIS, and include short term accommodation, after-school care and school holiday programs, skills development, recreation groups and in-home support.
Goulburn NSW 2580
Marymead CatholicCare - Alcohol & Other Drug Support Connections
AOD Support Connections is an outreach case management program that works in partnership with anyone over 16 who want to stop or reduce their use of alcohol and other drugs.
AOD Support Connections can assist clients to make changes in their life, help connect them with other health and community services, develop crisis and relapse prevention plans, or explore harm reduction strategies to help them become more in control and improve your health and wellbeing.
Marymead CatholicCare - Youth Housing Support Service
Finding affordable, suitable accommodation in Canberra can be hard at the best of times, particularly if you are a young person. The Youth Housing Support Service (YHSS) provides outreach to young people aged 15-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the ACT. Clients can be teamed up with one of our Youth Housing Specialists who can help them to gain and/or sustain safe, appropriate and affordable accommodation and tenancies.
Red Hill ACT 2603
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn, a well-respected, not-for-profit organisation servicing the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW, has been delivering a range of high quality, individual and family support services (children, young people and their families) for over 60 years. With offices in Canberra and in NSW at Goulburn, Moruya, Young and Wagga Wagga, Marymead CatholicCare’s array of programs and services include children & young people’s services, family & relationship services, counselling & therapeutic supports, out of home & foster care, mental health support, disability services, tenancy & property management, accommodation & support services, alcohol & other drug supports, homelessness services, retirement living and aged care.
Red Hill ACT 2603
Mary's House Services
Mary’s House Services (MHS) exists to respond to the desperate need for women and children to escape domestic
and family violence (DFV). MHS works with women who remain in a DFV relationship or feel unable to leave through The Daisy Centre (TDC),
focusing on maximising safety and housing support as well as other specific tailored information and therapeutic
services. Accommodation is provided at the refuge to women and children who are in urgent need of safe
accommodation.
Massoud Foundation Australia
The Massoud Foundation Australia is a registered Australian charity and non-profit organisation fostering an enduring relationship between Australians and the people of Afghanistan, promoting cultural awareness, and providing humanitarian aid to the people in dire need particularly to the newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan.
Mater Hospital - Mater at Home
Mater at Home provides home and community based Allied Health and Nursing services in the Brisbane region, supporting people to remain safe and well in their homes.
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Mater Hospital - Young Adult Support Unit
The Young Adult Support Unit (YASU) provides Mental Health and practical support to young people aged 16-25 who are receiving ongoing medical support from the Mater Hospital.
Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic
Established in 2002, Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic is a Mater mission driven initiative that has made a significant impact on the health and well being of asylum seekers and people from refugee backgrounds in Brisbane.
The clinic helps people from refugee backgrounds with complex health needs who may have difficulty accessing and navigating health services within general practice. In addition, the clinic provides a no cost service to asylum seekers without Medicare to help reduce the financial barriers to health care.
Many of our patients experience significant financial hardship which impacts their physical and mental health and well being. The clinic links patients to community and social supports to improve financial hardship, social inclusion and community participation.
Donations are always welcomed at MRCCC to help support some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community.
South Brisbane QLD 4101
W materonline.org.au/services/refugee-services/mater-refugee-complex-care-clinic
MATES in Construction QLD/NT
We are a charity organisation focused on suicide prevention within the construction industry. We work with people and their families to support with suicide prevention, and a range of psycho-social needs.
Various locations around Australia
Meals on Wheels Brisbane South Inc
We provide meals to those in need in the Brisbane South Aged Care region to support independent living. This may include those older citizens in our community, people with disabilities, people that are unwell or anyone else in need of a nutritious and nourishing meal. Our meals cater for all dietary requirements and needs including gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, halal and allergens as well as moist meals for people that have difficulty swallowing. Meals on Wheels has been serving local communities in Australia for over 70 years and provides more than just a meal to our clients. Wellbeing checks and social connection are other ways that Meals on Wheels support communities across this country.
Meals on Wheels Southern Highlands
Delivers meals and support to older Australians
Moss Vale NSW 2577
Medjugorje Centre Inc
Aiming at improving the education, health and well-being of under privileged students, especially indigenous and distributing cooked meals to needy First Nation families and homeless through our Mobile Food Patrol project.
MEEDAC
We help the unemployed and down and outers.
Meerilinga Young Children's Foundation Inc
Meerilinga is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; working with children, their families, early childhood professionals, planners and the community to raise the status of children in Western Australia.
Melaleuca Refugee Centre Torture & Trauma Survivor's Service of the Northern Territory
Provides Humanitarian Settlement for Refugees and Migrants entering the Northern Territory. We provide torture and trauma counselling services, as well as support to migrant and refugee youth and families.
Melba Copland Secondary School
Melba Copland Secondary School (MCSS) is a dual campus secondary school situated in the West Belconnen region of Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is the only government school in the Canberra region providing secondary education for all students from years 7 to 12, and offering both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). MCSS provides a rich education for 21st century learners in a context of Excellence, Integrity and Harmony.
Melba ACT 2615
Melbourne City Mission
We're a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in: Homelessness, Early Years, Justice, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services, and Education service areas.
For over 165 years, Melbourne City Mission has sought to create inclusive, fair and just communities across Victoria, to ensure all people have equal access to opportunities.
Melina Bath MP - Eastern Victoria
State Member of Parliament
Member for Eastern Victoria Region
Melrose High School
Melrose High School is a government school located in the Canberra suburb of Pearce. It serves years 7 through to 10.
Pearce ACT 2607
Melville Senior High School
We are a SHS in Melville and looking to provide students and families with welfare support
Melville WA 6156
Menindee Central School
Menindee is a remote community in far-western NSW, 110km south-east of Broken Hill. The population is 980. Menindee Central School is a community school providing Kindergarten to Year 12 learning, catering for Years 11-12 through the Access Program which links Menindee with central schools in Ivanhoe and Wilcannia.
Menindee NSW 2879
Menora Charity Fund
The Menora Charity Fund provides assistance to the underprivileged members of the community, including children, families in desperate need of financial and medical assistance, the unemployed and our elderly members too. We do this mainly through donations and the sales of second hand goods. The children are assisted through tutors, books, school uniforms, etc. Those in need of medical assistance we coordinate support from doctors, dentists and other medical staff to try to ensure needs are met. Those who are unfortunate enough to be out of work where possible we try to help them back into the workforce though training or improving existing skills.
Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation
Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation (MOSAC) provides a range of support services to men, their families and communities in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. We are a small team of 23 staff based in Broome who are passionate about and committed to our work and who represent many of the families and communities in the West Kimberley.
We have four key programs in the areas of youth suicide prevention (life promotion), family domestic violence, men’s health & wellbeing and a child & youth bike engagement program. Services include a therapeutic and psychosocial/ educational program to reduce the incidence of family violence and abuse, Indigenous wellbeing and youth suicide prevention services, prisoner support services, men’s counselling, outreach services to West Kimberley communities, as well as various support groups.
Mental Health Foundation - ACT
MHF ACT is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider for people living in ACT and NSW, who are in receipt of NDIS support funding. We can offer services in the following categories: accommodation, employment support, personal assistance and development, group and personal wellbeing activities and life skills.
Mental Illness Education ACT
Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is the primary local mental health and well-being education provider for workplaces, community groups and secondary schools across the Canberra region and surrounding area.
For more than 20 years, MIEACT has delivered evidence-informed programs, partnered with lived experience stories that increase mental health literacy, promote early intervention, reduce stigma and emphasise recovery.
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
Providing support to people with a mental illness, their carers and families also early intervention for children and youth who are at risk of developing a mental illness.
Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury
Merana supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples of the Hawkesbury LGA, Riverstone, Londonderry and Cranebrook areas. Merana provides a range of services including Supported Playgroup, After School Program, Family Fun Days, Outreach, Aboriginal Men's and Women's Groups, Dance Group, Drug and Alcohol Mentoring Program, Support Senior's to keep them connected in community, organises Hawkesbury NAIDOC Concert and Ball annually, Confirmation of Aboriginality to eligible people, information, advice and referral.
Merciful Servants
We feed on the streets with hot meals, we serve up to 600 plus meals weekly to wider Brisbane to GC areas.
Various locations around Australia
Mercy Community - Family and Child Connect - Caboolture
Our role is to engage families at risk into support services. We assess what the parents and children's needs and help them to engage in support services to address the worries or needs they might have. For example DV, Parenting Support, Counselling
Mercy Community - Foster and Kinship Care - Caboolture
Mercy Community provides foster care and kinship care services for children and young people who are unable to live at home because of child protection concerns.
Our role is to recruit, train, assess, support and monitor foster and kinship carers who provide a home for children and young people. We offer our carers dedicated foster care workers, information and training, after-hours on-call support, carer support groups and invites to special carer events.
Caboolture QLD 4510
Mercy Community - Foster and Kinship Care - Nudgee
Mercy Community provides foster care and kinship care services for children and young people who are unable to live at home because of child protection concerns.
Our role is to recruit, train, assess, support and monitor foster and kinship carers who provide a home for children and young people. We offer our carers dedicated foster care workers, information and training, after-hours on-call support, carer support groups and invites to special carer events.
Various locations around Australia
Mercy Community - IFS, ASC and PELD - Ipswich
Our Connected Families Program supports families with children and/or young people up to 18 years of age who might be experiencing a range of challenges.
Our Assessment and Service Connect is a short-term support service for families involved in a Child Safety investigation and assessment process.
Our Pathways for Early Learning & Development (PELD) program, run in partnership with Playgroup Queensland, aims to support children to learn and develop in all aspects in the critical first five years of life. The program recognises that children learn in both formal and broader family and community settings. Children and their parents/caregivers are engaged in structured playgroups as well as in-home support.
Ipswich QLD 4305
Mercy Community - New Families Program
New families program is in partnership with department of child safety and supports new mums to have their newborns remain in their care whilst under going a parenting assessment. New families program is an intensive support house and can house 3 mums and 3 babies at one time. The house is supported 24/7 by workers.
Various locations around Australia
Mercy Community - Toowoomba QLD
Our Identity:
Mercy Community is a Catholic ministry finding inspiration in the life of Catherine McAuley and the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy.
Our Culture:
Mercy Community values the human dignity of every person and is committed to enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of those who access our services, believing that through actions of merciful love, Mercy is given and received.
Our culture reflects the ethos of the Sisters of Mercy and promotes service, mercy, humility, diversity, transparency, open accountability, collaboration and cooperation, flexibility and adaptability, fearlessness and growth.
Our Mission:
To support and inspire people in need to live healthy, connected lives within inclusive communities.
Our Vision:
A world where people, families and communities are strong in spirit, healthy and connected.
Rangeville QLD 4350
Mercy Community North QLD
Mercy Community services is an not for profit organisation and has the Family and Child Connect service in the North Qld region
Hermit Park QLD 4812
Mercy Community Services - Family Matters - Ipswich
The Mercy Community Ipswich Family Matters Team provides counselling to children who are at risk of developing a mental illness and their families.
Mercy Community Services - Zillmere
Support Coordination
Mercy Community Services Limited - Mirrabooka
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services.
West Perth WA 6005
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.
