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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
GP Down South - Busselton
Deliver Mental Health and Chronic Conditions care services for the community living in the South West region of WA including place based services in Manjimup, Bridgetown, Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Collie and Harvey and other areas via telehealth.
GP Down South - Peel Health Hub
Provide Health program for the community rural & remote in South West and Peel region
Mandurah WA 6210
GP Down South Manjimup
The organisation is a not-for-profit community service providing health and wellbeing services across the southwest of WA
Gracehouse
Gracehouse is a church in Slacks Creek, Qld. We have a few programs reaching out to the community around us and a big heart for the children in our community.
Our church building used the be a Salvation Army church for 18 years. People in the area still walk in on a weekly basis for help, which we happily provide.
GraceLife
GraceLife is a charity/ not-for-profit community-based church in three locations, Malaga & Ellenbrook in Western Australia and most recently Livingston in Zambia. Each location operates as a community centre and is used seven days a week. From each of our WA locations, a government accredited alternative learning program is provided for at-risk teens with the aim to support them in achieving year ten graduation or higher. An inclusive youth program also runs from each of these locations providing a safe place for young people to meet, seek help and have fun. All community initiatives are designed to support those in need without exception.
Malaga WA 6090
Graham House Community Centre Inc
Graham House Community Centre has for 28 years been providing holistic assistance and nurturing the strengths of individuals and the community to empower them to meet their own needs. We provide emergency relief to people with immediate financial crisis situations, DV work with men by providing an education program that provides participants with information and practical tools which can help to change the values, beliefs and behaviours that support and are at the foundation of the participants use of violence. Family Support and parenting programs for families or individuals, Drought Support for farmers and programs for community members with activities such as Community Forums, Broadband for Seniors, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Book Club, and others that foster a sense of belonging to the community. We also offer Transport Service for people with a frailty that prevents them using conventional private or public transport and are transport disadvantaged and social support.
Murgon QLD 4605
Grampians Community Health
Grampians Community Health is based in the Grampians - Wimmera region of western Victoria. Over 200 staff provide counselling and support services, specialising in aged, NDIS, disability, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, family violence, counselling, health promotion, chronic disease management and youth services.
Grampians Health Ballarat
Grampians Health Ballarat is the main public referral health service to the Grampians region of Victoria, with a catchment population of over 250,000 people. A teaching, training and research provider, we deliver care across all health settings, including: in home, community programs, aged care and all hospital admissions.
Grand Pacific Health - Batemans Bay
Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a not-for profit, primary health care organisation, whose services focus on physical health, mental health, youth health, Aboriginal Health and chronic disease management. Our vision is for equitable health care – where access to affordable, quality and culturally appropriate health services does not depend on where you live, or your background.
Grand Pacific Health - HASI
Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is a not-for-profit NGO supporting our local communities and their wellbeing.
The HASI program is a government funded mental health recovery service. Under GPH we service the Shoalhaven region and support participants who live with severe and persistent mental health illnesses.
GPH is already noted on this site, however our program is not yet registered/listed.
Grandcarers SA
Established in 2002, Grandparents for Grandchildren SA Inc (GFGSA) is a largely volunteer organisation committed to supporting grandparent and kinship carers who are the primary carers of children, those who have concerns about the safety and welfare of their grandchildren and those who are experiencing alienation.
Our volunteers provide a listening ear and practical, effective advice and support through a shared belief is that all children have the right to feel safe, secure and loved, and to know from whom and where they came.
GFGSA assists grandcarers and kinship carers (including alienated Grandparents) by providing unique support services including:
o Emotional and peer support through our 'village' meeting groups
o Practical advice and agency referrals
o Telephone hotline staffed by volunteers
o Financial supplements towards education needs
o Sector Advocacy
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre
The organisation has been in operation since 1986 and is funded under a range of programs by the Queensland Department of Communities & the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to conduct the following activities:
Support people in crisis
Provide quality community resources, information and referral
Assess community needs, initiate, facilitate and sponsor projects
Auspice community groups and support volunteers
Liaise and network with business, government and non-government agencies and services at local, regional, State and national levels in pursuit of the organisation’s objectives.
Stanthorpe QLD 4380
Gravesend Public School
Providing education to students through drought and currently the coronavirus pandemic.
Gravesend NSW 2401
Greater Bendigo City Council
Local government is responsible for the relief and recovery of affected communities following an event. For example, the October floods.
Greater Dandenong Community Health Service - Monash Health
Community Based NFP providing Allied health services to people with permanent disabilities and those with chronic health conditions and the aged. Part of Greater Dandenong Community Health Service Dandenong.
Greater Shepparton Foundation
Greater Shepparton Foundation (GSF) is part of a proud, resilient and innovative community, however our people have been hit hard by recent floods, impacting some of the most disadvantaged cohorts of our community.
GSF is recognised as a trusted local philanthropic hub. We truly listen, learn and connect with local expertise and identify ways to strengthen and support our most vulnerable.
Various locations around Australia
Greater Shepparton Lighthouse
Greater Shepparton Lighthouse was created in response to community concern about poor outcomes and persistent disadvantage and in 2014 was established to activate the whole community to wrap around and support our young people to realise their full potential and thrive.
Lighthouse is using an army of volunteers, data, collaboration, innovation and system thinking to support children every step of their trajectory, from conception to career.
We start by listening deeply, carefully unpacking the issues impacting on young people and their families and co-designing unique local solutions. Lighthouse taps into and aligns resources within our community and beyond to address issues such as social isolation, disadvantage and poor school engagement with a focus on the most pressing need such as food and safe spaces. It’s hard to learn if you are hungry. We also play a strong role in advocacy, lobbying, coordinating, partnering and delivering initiatives.
Kialla VIC 3631
Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service
Medical service based in Mt Druitt providing a range of clinical and social and emotional well-being programs to the Aboriginal community. Please note that our service is auspiced by Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service,.
Mount Druitt NSW 2770
Green Connect
We employ former refugees and young people to do environmental work, helping them in what is usually their first job in Australia (or at all) and supporting them to transition into mainstream employment.
Port Kembla NSW 2505
Greenhills Neighbourhood House
We are a not for profit, registered charity that is a community house in Greensborough, Melbourne.
We have 3 streams of business and the one we need LOTS of help with is our food relief. We are feeding well over 200 people from our FREE food relief room and need equipment and resources to keep it running.
Grey Street Hostel - AHL
Provides support and accommodation to First Nations secondary education students living away from home for school.
Griffith Community Centre
The Griffith Community Centre provides quick and easy access to information, including web-based information, about local services and resources to individuals and community groups.We assist individuals to build connections with appropriate services, community supports and informal social networks and increase their safety and resilience by allowing them to address issues in the early stages.
Griffith NSW 2680
Griffith Meals on Wheels
Griffith Meals on Wheels offers a Hampers of Hope program that is focused on reducing food waste and helping people in need.
Griffith NSW 2680
Griffith University
Griffith University offers opportunities for long-term aged care residents who are lonely and isolated to participate in activities that connect them with 3rd year students studying and interested in the challenges confronting the elderly. One of the services involves students individually spending 1 to 2 hours per week meeting with their resident and recording their life story/biography over an 8-10 week period.
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.