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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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Extended Families Australia
Living with a disability can be difficult – it can feel isolating, like life is going on around you, without you. Extended Families Australia exists to challenge that – we’re a group of people who believe that having joy in your life and being a part of your community is important for everyone.
We support children and young adults 0-40 and their families in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula to build friendships and create meaningful connections within the community.
No matter who you are or where you’re from, there’s room to grow, learn and connect with Extended Families Australia.
F.I.R.S.T - Foundation for Independence Recreation & Social Training
Assist those with disabilities
Eagleby QLD 4207
Face 2 Face Foundation Pty Ltd
We house homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless.
Rochedale South QLD 4123
Fair Fight Foundation Limited
Our vision is simple. We want to offer a Supertee medical garment to Australia’s sickest and bravest children as they embark on the toughest fight of their lives.
We want kids to be recognised as the true superheroes they are. We aim to alleviate their suffering and distress through distraction, comfort, and the wonders of imaginative play. Our loyal and highly motivated team will focus on our core vision while continuing to create more innovative products.
There are around 500,000 children a year needing the services of Australia’s hospitals. A significant number of these kids are diagnosed with a critical illness that requires long-term care. Our goal is to help a minimum of 28,000 of our sickest children by providing them with products and services for free. We can only do this thanks to amazing supporters like you!
The Supertee project is one of many innovative products and services operated under the Fair Fight Foundation.
Fair Game Australia
Fair Game Australia is a health charity with an innovative approach to reducing inequality for under-serviced Australians via the donation of recycled sports equipment. The DGR charity is an award winning grass-roots volunteer lead organisation making significant impact for thousands of Aboriginal and CALD Australians each year across remote and urban communities.
We have three core programs delivered by youthful volunteers in partnership with communities:
1. Recycle & Donate- “Breathing new life into your pre-loved sports equipment.”
2. Game On!- “Unique sport, fitness and wellness programs to get communities active.”
3. Healthy Communities- “Capacity building through health education.”
Vision: To enable all Australians to have access to the benefits of
healthy choices through recycled sports equipment.
Values: Fit & Healthy Communities, Inspiration & Education, Teamwork & Leadership, Sustainability & Recycling
Leederville WA 6007
Fairbridge College
Fairbridge College is a not for profit curriculum and re-engagement high school that caters from year 7 to year 13. We have students from all walks of life, from 15 year olds who are independent minors to students who are under CPFS care. We re-engage students who have come out of detention centers and provide mental health care for all students. We have a range of teachers who do big things to help dis-advantaged youth re-engage with schooling.
Pinjarra WA 6208
Fairfield Hospital - Paediatrics
Our Children's ward has been designed to create a safe and friendly environment. Our unit has 12 beds and is staffed by experienced doctors and nurses. We have a close relationship with the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and have doctors on staff that work at both Fairfield and the Children’s Hospital.
Various locations around Australia
Fairfield Women's Health Service
We are currently jointly auspiced by Bankstown and Liverpool Women's Health Centres (WHC). We are the only WHC out of 23 centres in NSW that was funded to prioritise and specialise in women from CALD and refugee backgrounds. We are a women-centred, trauma-informed and holistic service. We focus on early prevention. We have an all-female, multidisciplinary team of qualified, experienced and bilingual speaking practitioners that provide culturally sensitive and culturally appropriate service.
We offer client intake/information and referral, counselling, generalist and DV casework. We facilitate capacity-building information sessions and workshops, as well as health and wellbeing focused women's groups.
During the COVID pandemic, we offered flexible, adaptive and responsive mixed modes of service delivery including telehealth, online and face-to-face or any combination. We also offered food and emergency relief services to our most vulnerable clients.
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Fairstart Early Intervention
We provide early intervention (speech therapy, occupational therapy, behaviour support) for children aged 0-12 with a disability in the Fairfield local government area.
Various locations around Australia
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Faithful Servants Incorporated
We provide food and clothing to the homeless and needy, and help women who are suffering with domestic violence, and single women who have it tough.
We provide a range of services, including food & drinks, clothing and winter necessities for rough sleepers, hygiene products, counseling & guidance to those who are oppressed and addicted, and help to those who are victims of DV.
Falls Creek Alpine Resort
Alpine Resorts Victoria, trading as Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Is a government non appropriated statutory authority. We manage the alpine resort crown land on behalf of Victorian state government, and also have municipal responsibilities for community who live in Falls Creek.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Alekarenge
The Alekarenge families as first teachers program engages indigenous families to bring their 0-4 year old children into school and engage with early learning. We also offer cooking, a sleep area and many adult activities as well as parent capacity building sessions to continue to help parents and families be the best they can be for themselves and their children.
Ali Curung NT 0872
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Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Alpurrurulam
Alpurrurulam FaFT is a service which links parents and children living in remote communities with other services in community and around the state.
We also provide activities to help aid the growth and nurturing of young children.
We are a school-based organisation and currently operate on Alpurrurulam Community School grounds.
Alpurrurulam NT 4825
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ampilatwatja
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Borroloola
A dual generational program. The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Jabiru
We work alongside remote, vulnerable Aboriginal Community families and their children under 4 years old to provide quality child- centred learning, adult learning opportunities and wellbeing support to help close the gap in education and health outcomes for our First Nation families
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Jilkminggan
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Jilkminggan NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FafT) - Kalkarindji
Service providing early years education and adult capacity building for Indigenous families.
Kalkarindji NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Mataranka
The program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of the program is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Minyerri
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Katherine NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ngukurr
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families. The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with vulnerable families and children prior to school entry.
Ngukurr NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Ntaria
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families. The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Hermannsburg NT 0872
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Papunya
Papunya is an Aboriginal community approximately 250km north-west of Alice Springs, the school we work at works with children and families in the FaFT program all the way up to about year 10 students.
Various locations around Australia
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Wugularr
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
Beswick NT 0852
Families as First Teachers (FaFT) - Yuendumu
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families.
The aim of FaFT is to improve developmental outcomes for remote Indigenous children by working with families and children prior to school entry.
The FaFT program builds family knowledge of child development and provides early learning through active engagement in quality early childhood education and family support strategies. Key contributing factors to promote optimum development, such as parental knowledge of early childhood learning and development, parenting skills, health, hygiene, nutrition and family functioning are addressed.
Yuendumu NT 0872
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.