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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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Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN) - Townsville

The Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN) provides consumer education, advocacy and financial counselling services to Indigenous consumers across the nation.

Townsville QLD 4810

T 1800 369 878

W ican.org.au

Indigenous Futures Foundation Ltd

Indigenous Futures Foundation (formerly known as Heart Futures) is an Indigenous non-profit charity providing emergency food relief to people in need of all cultural backgrounds.

Our mission is to feed our people and remind them they are loved, belong, and matter.

Indigenous Futures is committed to:

- Rescuing surplus food to feed people in need and help the environment
- Educating the general public and our clients about food waste, nutrition and living a healthier lifestyle
- Engaging with the community to maximise our impact
- Innovative solutions to combat food waste and hunger and mobilise everyday Australians to take meaningful action.

Your generous donations will go to families who are doing it tough and will complement our food support service. Thank you so much for your great support and for sharing the love. It is very much appreciated.

Various locations around Australia

E hello@futures.org.au

W futures.org.au

Indigo Junction Inc.

Formerly Swan Emergency Accommodation, Indigo Junction has been in operation for over 30 years. Whilst our core business is homelessness, we have programs including crisis accommodation for young people and young families as well as community transitional housing. Further to this we have a Strong Fathers' program for Aboriginal fathers and are a financial hub that offers financial counselling and emergency relief.

We provide case management and work with extremely vulnerable people in a trauma informed way.

Midland WA 6056

W indigojunction.org.au

Infinity Community Solutions

Infinity Community Solutions Ltd is motivated to make a difference in the lives of individuals through early intervention, out of home care, and participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Out of Home Care - including Therapeutic Residential Care, KICS Kinship and Foster Carer Service and KICS Kinship Care Service.

Early Intervention - including intensive family support and in-home assessment & interventions.

NDIS - including Support Connections, Coordination of Supports and Special Support Coordination.

Ingham State High School

Secondary school
Grades 7 - 12

Inherited Cancers Australia

A patient-focused organisation supporting those with hereditary cancer risk (such as those who carry a gene mutation such as BRCA and those who have a strong family history of cancer). We promote preventive health practices to help break the cycle of cancer in families. We support people who have experienced financial and emotional trauma related to cancer and cancer risk for many generations in their family.

InLife Independent Living

We are a NFP that provides personalised disability support to a range of clients across Victoria. Our focus is clients with high needs that want personalised care that meet their individual needs rather than generic group based care.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800465433

E contact@inlife.org.au

W inlife.org.au/

Inner Melbourne Community Legal

Inner Melbourne Community Legal is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides free legal assistance to disadvantaged people in the City of Melbourne area. Our mission is to promote social justice and the health and wellbeing of the community through advocacy, education and casework.

We focus our resources towards helping the most disadvantaged members of the community including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, disability, substance dependency and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

North Melbourne VIC 3051

T 03 93281885

E info@imcl.org.au

W imcl.org.au/

Inner North Brisbane Mental Health Services - RBWH Pye House

The Northern Team provides case management services to the northern area of the District (population of approximately 135,000).

Innisfail State College

Secondary school (years 7 to 12) and Diverse Learning Centre (prep to year 12)

Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc

Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc. is a community based, not-for-profit organisation providing support and accommodation to people who are socially disadvantaged or in crisis. We work in a collaborative and holistic way to achieve positive changes for youth, families and individuals within our community.

Innisfail QLD 4860

W innisfailyouthfamilycare.org

Innovation Youth Centre

Innovation Youth Centre is a non for profit service in Melbourne’s North that services young people aged 12 to 25years of age. We provide a range of services that aim to build young people’s resilience, capabilities and confidence. Our programs include individual case management, personal development programs and drop-in. Our programs are centered on youth participation and collaboration, whereby young people hold a vital role in contributing to the design and implementation of our programs. Our core aim is to reduce the likelihood of young people engaging in crime by providing programs that build protective factors.

Various locations around Australia

T 0479139068

W iyc.org.au

Inspire Radio Online Ltd

Inspire Radio is a registered charity that runs a community radio station promoting positive health and wellbeing. We also have a community services arm that supports the local community with crisis relief and employability skills training.

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - BiOC North

Support pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and up until the child turns 3.

Morayfield QLD 4506

W iuih.org.au

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Birthing in our Communities

Our team provides case management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health, drug and alcohol or chronic health issues within 5km of the CBD.

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Connect Plus

IUIH Connect Plus connects clients and their families to a wide range of services and support, which are available over the phone or in person including:

GP services via AMS or mainstream clinics
Birthing, early childhood and family support
IUIH Home Support and other Aged Care community providers including for Regional Assessment Service (RAS) registration and assessment
Allied Health Services i.e. Occupational Therapy, Dietitian, Physiotherapy etc.
Social support including counselling, meal services and assistance in linking with housing support
Hospital and home visits to develop connections, assess needs and support discharge transition care
Virtual services to cater for clients needing to quarantine or self-isolate
Transport for medical appointments, medications and shopping
Legal advocacy and support
Cultural support
End of life care support

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Inner City Referral Service - Windsor

Outreach case management service

Bowen Hills QLD 4006

W iuih.org.au

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Staying Deadly Hub Ipswich

Family health and wellbeing through integrated health and social support services.
Our deadly team works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 15 years and over every day to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. The Staying Deadly Hub provides a community controlled mental health and wellbeing service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, located within the Ipswich region.

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health - Strathpine

Program working with first time mothers where baby is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Strathpine QLD 4500

W iuih.org.au

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Family Wellbeing Service

The Family Wellbeing Service is a new initiative for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in Strathpine, Caboolture, Morayfield, Deception Bay and the wider Moreton Bay region. The Family Wellbeing Service walks alongside families to support and strengthen connection with kinship, community, health and culture.

Morayfield QLD 4506

T (07) 3828 3600

W iuih.org.au

Integrated Disability Support Service Ltd

We are a local Not for Profit, Community organisation offering a one stop shop to meet all participants support and health needs. We support people with physical, intellectual or psychosocial disability with opportunities to be involved in community projects that build skills and develop social inclusion. We offer programs that develop Independent Living Skills this also develops confidence and delivers real outcomes.

Support we offer through our Lifestyle Mentors is designed specifically to meet our participants goals.

We also offer a range of activities at our Community Centre that can be accessed by the whole community. We currently offer Tai Chi, Yoga, Line Dancing, Social Support Groups including Lady's morning tea, craft and card making and board games.

We utilise local providers for activities and we prefer to employ local people as Lifestyle Mentors.












Childers QLD 4660

W integratedsupport.org.au

Integrated Family & Youth Service (IFYS Ltd) - Morayfield

IFYS Ltd delivers a range of specialist support and intervention programs for children, young people and families.

Working closely with businesses, corporations, governments and other charities we deliver accommodation, child protection, disability, family support and youth transition services throughout the State of Queensland.

Morayfield QLD 4506

W ifys.com.au

Integrated Family & Youth Service (IFYS Ltd) - Strathpine

IFYS Ltd delivers a range of specialist support and intervention programs for children, young people and families.

Working closely with businesses, corporations, governments and other charities we deliver accommodation, child protection, disability, family support and youth transition services throughout the State of Queensland.

Strathpine QLD 4500

W ifys.com.au

Integrated Family & Youth Service (IFYS Ltd) - Young Parent Support Program

IFYS Ltd delivers a range of specialist support and intervention programs for children, young people and families.

Working closely with businesses, corporations, governments and other charities we deliver accommodation, child protection, disability, family support and youth transition services throughout the State of Queensland.

Maroochydore QLD 4558

W ifys.com.au

Intellectual Disability Rights Service

Support people with intellectual disability fleeing family and domestic violence. IDRS also have Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) and Ability Rights Centre (ARC) which gives free legal advice for people with intellectual disability. ARC also have advocates who support victims of family and domestic violence to be safe and secure.

Macquarie Fields NSW 2564

T 1300665908

E info@idrs.org.au

W idrs.org.au

Frequently asked questions

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.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

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.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

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.

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