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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
headspace - Geelong
headspace provides counselling and support to young people from 12-25 years.
Geelong VIC 3220
headspace Bunbury
headspace Bunbury is a not for profit - youth mental health service for those aged 12 to 25 years old and their families. headspace Bunbury has four core streams of support including mental health support, alcohol and other drug support, physical and sexual health support and educational and vocational support.
headspace Busselton
headspace Busselton is a not for profit - youth mental health service for those aged 12 to 25 years old and their families. headspace Busselton has four core streams of support including mental health support, alcohol and other drug support, physical and sexual health support and educational and vocational support. headspace Busselton is the satellite to our headspace Bunbury parent centre.
headspace Gympie
headspace Gympie is here to help young people aged 12-25 who are going through a tough time. We can help with mental health, physical health, education and employment services, and alcohol and other drug services.
Gympie QLD 4570
headspace Inala
Early intervention Mental Health support service for young people aged between 12 and 25yrs.
Inala QLD 4077
headspace Ipswich
headspace Ipswich is a youth mental health service offering support for young people 12-25. We offer free counselling, social groups, work and study support, drug and alcohol counselling and LGBTIQAP+ specific programs.
Ipswich QLD 4305
headspace Margaret River
headspace Margaret River is a not for profit - youth mental health service for those aged 12 to 25 years old and their families. headspace Margaret River has four core streams of support including mental health support, alcohol and other drug support, physical and sexual health support and educational and vocational support. headspace Margaret River is a satellite service from our headspace Bunbury parent centre.
Margaret River WA 6285
Headspace Midland
Headspace Midland offers free health advice, support and information for young people aged 12 to 25. We have four core streams of support which include mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and work and study.
Midland WA 6056
Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation - Meadowbrook
Headspace Meadowbrook helps young people 12-25 who are going through a tough time. Headspace Meadowbrook provides support in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, general health, education and employment and alcohol and other drugs. Headspace Meadowbrook is a free service, which is focussed on being youth friendly, holistic and culturally safe. Headspace Meadowbrook also has a Headspace Youth Early Psychosis program, which assists young people 12-25 who are either at Ultra High Risk of experiencing their first episode of psychosis, or experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
Meadowbrook QLD 4131
Headspace Southport
Lives Lived Well Ltd
headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.
Our centres are designed not just for young people, but with them, to ensure they are relevant, accessible and highly effective. As a result, no two headspace centres are the same, with each offering unique services that reflect the needs of its local community.
Southport QLD 4215
Headspace Toowoomba - Toowoomba Youth Service
headspace Toowoomba offers early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25 in one youth friendly location. Our services includes mental, physical and sexual health, drug and alcohol support, vocational and educational assistance as well as Community engagement activities. Our Services can be accessed with or without a formal referral.
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Headspace Townsville
headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.
Our centres are designed not just for young people, but with them, to ensure they are relevant, accessible and highly effective. As a result, no two headspace centres are the same, with each offering unique services that reflect the needs of its local community.
Kirwan QLD 4817
headspace Werribee
headspace provides health supports (primarily mental health) to young people age 12-25 and their families. headspace Werribee have a dedicated team of mental health counsellors, psychologists, GPs, peer workers, employment workers and other supports for young people in the community. All of our services are free and aim to address direct mental health needs through 1:1 supports, as well as providing health literacy and information and supporting young people to overcome some of the systemic barriers they experience that affect their overall health and wellbeing.
Headspace Woolloongabba
headspace Woolloongabba can assist young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work and study issues. Some services are bulk-billed with a Medicare card and valid Mental Health Treatment Plan. We also run social groups with a focus on breaking social isolation.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Headway Gold Coast Inc
Not for profit Community Based organisation supporting people with an Acquired Brain Injury
Heal For Life Foundation
Heal For Life Foundation operates innovative, affordable Healing Programs for survivors of childhood trauma. A not for profit organisation created to help survivors of all ages.
Mayfield NSW 2304
Healing and Resilience Australia Inc.
Healing and Resilience Australia Inc. (HARA) is a not-for-profit organisation that supports communities and individuals recover from natural disasters and community trauma. HARA offers access to counselling support, critical incident debriefing and group counselling. As well as this, HARA supports the community hub leaders and recovery teams to help manage vicarious trauma, team resilience, equip them to further support their community and collaborate for the best support for the community. HARA's mantra is to meet people where they are, both physically and emotionally. HARA offers outreach support to struggling individuals to ensure participants feel safe and to ensure those less inclined to access support services have more opportunity including rural and remote communities and indigenous communities. HARA also offers a range of groups catered to each individual community and their changing needs during the recovery process.
HealthWISE New England North West
New England North West Health Ltd. (HealthWISE) is a ‘for purpose’ (not for profit), registered charity. Our purpose is creating better health for our communities. We provide primary health care programs and clinical services across the New England North West area of NSW and an increasing range of services and programs in the Darling Downs West Moreton and Goodiwindi regions.
HealthWISE commenced operations in July 2015 but the HealthWISE team has a history of delivering primary health care program and services for over 13 years as the New England Medicare local and prior to that Divisions of General Practice.
HealthWISE saw continued expansion during 2019 of our mental health services in Queensland and we were pleased to open an office in Ipswich in August, 2019. Targeted Psychological therapies and Interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, as well as the Mental Health Nurse Stepped Care and Lived Experience Support Worker service were commissioned by DDWMPHN
Healthy Cities Illawarra
Implementing and evaluating evidence-based and cost effective programs for a range of issues and audiences. From fair food, healthy eating and cooking skills to walking programmes, after-school youth programs in disadvantaged communities and age friendly initiatives – we are here to help design the infrastructure of a healthy community and sustain positive behaviour change.
Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
Heart & Soul Group
We predominantly give out free food, however we also give clothing, sanitary items, shoes etc
Heart of Love Foundation (Australia) Ltd
We provide fresh meals to the needy every single day who due to financial, health or family related reasons cannot afford or source meals to feed themselves and their family. The needy includes homeless, school children and caravan park residents.
We also facilitate mindful parenting workshops which provide tools to be a better parent, spouse and community member.
We run weekly programs with group of elderly residents so they don't feel lonely and their needs are taken care of.
Crystal Creek NSW 2484
Heart Support Australia Ltd
Australia's National non-profit heart patient support organisation. Through peer support, information and encouragement, we help people affected by heart conditions achieve excellent health outcomes.
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.
