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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
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.
Grovely State School
It is an independent public school. At Grovely State School our students are encouraged to participate and actively engage in all facets of school life in a nurturing, value based and caring environment.
Arana Hills QLD 4054
Growing Early Minds
We’re a caring and compassionate community based, not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of growing the potential of children, families and communities.
With 70 years’ experience, we have strong track record of successfully working with families and children to unlock their full potential. From humble beginnings in Western Sydney we’ve continued to grow with the communities we support, and we’re now expanding across NSW to provide support to more people as one of the leading providers in community services.
Growing Potential engages in Early Childhood Services, Therapeutic Services, Indigenous Services, Training Services and Family Services.
Blacktown NSW 2148
Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation
Gugan Gulwan is an Aboriginal youth centre located in the ACT suburb of Wanniassa that provides programs and services across the ACT and surrounding region. Gugan Gulwan works within the community through a range of programs/services including case management that go well beyond the services provided by most youth centres. They include a Drug and Alcohol program, a Child, Youth and Family Support Program, Reconnect Program to support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Gugan Gulwan gives support to parents and the family unit, focusing on skills development for young people.
Guide Dogs NSW
Service provider for people who are visually impaired including:
orientation and mobility , independent living, workplace support, life transition, early childhood, children and teenagers and social skills
Newcastle NSW 2300
Gulargambone Central School P & C
The P&C supports the school and it's students to ensure that a quality, rounded education is afforded by by all children in Gulargambone. Gulargambone Central School has 85% indigenous students and is in the bottom 1% of socioeconomically of all schools in Australia. This makes the role of the P&C at extremely important.
Gulargambone NSW 2828
Gulargambone Preschool
Gulargambone Preschool is a not-for-profit community run preschool that provides education and care for children aged three to five years in and around our community. We have around 60% enrollments that identify at Indigenous and the majority of all other children are from farming families. It is a beautiful preschool that relies on state government funding to operate and a volunteer parent committee. We have been operating since 1975 and are currently in the process of building a brand new preschool thanks to funding. We provide support for parents and families and ensure children have access to services such as speech, occupational therapy, eyesight screeners and hearing screeners.
Gulargambone NSW 2828
Gunawirra Limited
Gunawirra is a not-for-profit PBI organisation made up of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal professionals and specialists working side by side for Aboriginal young women, men and their children from the ages of 0 to 5.
Rozelle NSW 2039
Gundala Kindergarten
Indigenous not for profit kindergarten
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative ltd
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd is an independent community based not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that was founded by a group of volunteers from the local Aboriginal community of the Victorian South West region in 1979. From humble beginnings to long-term vision of our community has driven the organisation as the primary provider of social, health and cultural services in our region.
Gungahlin Child & Family Centre
Child and Family Centres sit within the Community Services Directorate (CSD) portfolio.
Child and Family Centres are a service system that aims to:
•Positively influence the developmental pathways and life trajectory of children
•Build capacity and resiliency of families to support their children
•Strengthen the linkages and connections of families to supportive communities
The work of the Child and Family Centres in the Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and West Belconnen communities contributes to the fulfilment of the ACT Government’s vision for all people to reach their potential, make a contribution and share the benefits of an inclusive community (Canberra Social Plan, 2011).
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.