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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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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School

KBCHS was opened in 2006 and proudly offers secondary courses from Years 7 to 10. The school prides itself on having over 900 students from a range of cultural backgrounds who all contribute to a vibrant and collaborative school culture.

Kallista Primary School

Primary School

Kallista VIC 3791

W kallistaps.vic.edu.au/

Kalwun Health Service

Kalwun Health Services is based at Miami Queensland, and assists with health services, community care, child and family support, and housing and cultural support for Indigenous peoples.

Miami QLD 4220

W kalwun.com.au

Kalwun Senior Services

Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander seniors over 45 years of age. We deliver home services and case management.

Various locations around Australia

T 0755229197

W kalwun.com.au/

Kalyan Youth Service Inc

Kalyan Youth Service provides crisis and transitional accommodation, and support to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the greater Mackay region.

We can provide shelter and the support you need to live comfortably, move into housing, and move on with your life.

Mackay QLD 4740

W kalyan.org.au

Kambu Health - Laidley

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) is a community controlled, not for profit charitable entity established to provide health and community services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Ipswich and West Moreton region, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. The Family Wellbeing Service is a culturally safe, early intervention program offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with an aim to build strong and resilient families through connectedness with community and enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Laidley QLD 4341

T (07)54653541

W kambuhealth.com.au/

KAMS - Enhance Response Social and Emotional Wellbeing (ER SEWB)

The KAMS SEWB Team is supported by the Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) and the National Indigenous Australians Alliance (NIAA) to promote and support the social and emotional wellbeing of communities, and the capacity of the SEWB workforce, across the Kimberley.

KAMS - Kimberley Supports

Kimberley Supports is a network of Aboriginal led organisations working in collaboration to support Aboriginal people and families living with a disability in the Kimberley.

Kimberley Supports connect families to Early Childhood Supports (0-7 years) and assist Aboriginal people with disability (0 – 65 years) access and utilise the NDIS.

We employ local people in our community programs and are committed to the continuing development of an Aboriginal led NDIS workforce.

We advocate and adhere to cultural safety protocols and include strategies that support and maintain cultural accountability within Disability Service Provision in the Kimberley.

Kanyini Connections Ltd

Kanyini Connections Ltd is a charity dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The main activity of the charity is operating Hoofbeats Sanctuary.

The sanctuary is a safe, restorative space – a counselling centre that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the emotional well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community - those living with mental health challenges resulting from complex trauma.

The sanctuary is a volunteer-based initiative with over 40 local volunteers who work extremely hard to keep the sanctuary running 365 days a year.

We offer a variety of individually tailored evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including:
• equine therapy programs
• art therapy programs
• trauma-informed somatic movement programs
• mindfulness and mediation programs

We have a particular focus on supporting women and children who are survivors of physical and/or sexual abuse, as well as young veterans and first responders with PTSD.

We support the most vulnerable members of our community – those who fall through the gaps of welfare/healthcare systems – providing them with free equine-assisted therapy programs that they would otherwise not be able to access.

Karabar High School

NSW Government comprehensive high school for years 7-12 with 980 students

Karabar Housing Cooperative Ltd

Frontline social housing provider that provides low cost housing to people on low incomes and other vulnerable/marginalised people in the Queanbeyan region.

Queanbeyan NSW 2620

W karabarhousing.org

Karadi Aboriginal Corporation

Karadi is a place for Aboriginal men and women, their families and community members. It provides
community care services, a resource centre and works for the promotion and empowerment of Aboriginal
community and their families.

Karadi creates an environment that promotes growth and enhances our well-being through learning and
growing together at the grass roots level with the Community.

Goodwood TAS 7010

E info@karadi.org.au

W karadi.org.au

Karakan Ltd

Organisation providing lifestyle support to individuals who recognise that they have a Mental Health illness at their own homes or at residences operated by organisation

Underwood QLD 4119

W karakan.com.au

Kardinia Community Services

We are a small NFP working in Geelong, Ballarat and Warrnambool. We resource a variety of program that provide support to people facing economic hardship, homelessnes, who are migrants or refugees, who may be unemployed. We support all ages and stages.
We also offer food support services (limited), Christmas Food support, support to local schools for grounds renovations, playgroups and various emergency appeals.

Karijini Family Violence Prevention Service

Counsels and supports women children and men experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.

Karinya Young Womens Service Inc

Karinya Crisis Accommodation is the only provider of young women's crisis accommodation for young women 13-20 years old across northern Tasmania and works in partnership with a range of service providers across Tasmania dedicated to urgent, short-term housing. Our 24/7 crisis accommodation can support up to six young women simultaneously and offers an emergency couch for overnight stays. Additionally, we have a two-bedroom unit that can be used for extended crisis stays or when a young individual is preparing for greater independence and considering living on their own.
Karinya Young Mums (KYM) is committed to providing safe, supported and stable accommodation to Tasmania expectant mums and young families with children for up to two years. Knowing that baby's experiences for the first 1,000 days impacts on their health and wellbeing and developmental milestones, the program provides accommodation, case management, education and practical support with a focus on building better
long-term outcomes for children.
KYM Group participants are our young mums and dads and their babies/toddlers in the KYM Program. The group meets weekly and continues to focus on personal self-growth, intuitive awareness, and building overall life skills. KYM Group has continued to expand and explore additional activities and education based on building strong foundations with self, peers and community. Over the past 12 months, KYM Group has provided a wide range of activities and educational sessions with a variety of community groups and organisations.

Karinya Youth Transitional Tenancy (KYTT) Program is designed to meet the needs of young people (ages 16-24) who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness. The goal is to deliver safe, affordable, and appropriate housing and provide young person-led intensive case management. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing and reconnect young people with education, training, employment and community.


South Launceston TAS 7249

E karinya@kyws.org.au

W kyws.org.au

Karitane

Founded in 1923, Karitane has been a pioneer in offering expert parental support, education and advice. Over 100 years, Karitane has become a recognised global leader in assisting parents and vulnerable families through the challenges of early childhood.

Karratha Primary School

Provides an education to students within Karratha for Kindergarten to Year 6, and a KindiLink program for 0-4 year olds, particularly catering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to develop a sense of belonging and relationship with the school. We also have an endorsed Education Support Program, which caters for students who have substantial special needs and require significant adjustments to the teaching and learning program.

Karratha Senior High School

Karratha Senior High School is a public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on our quality academic, cultural and sporting performances. Our students are confident learners and leaders who understand commitment leads to success.

The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years and this reputation continues to grow. We are producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.

Karratha Senior High School educates students from across the Pilbara community with students from as far away as Point Samson, Dampier, Roebourne and Wickham.

The school works hard with individual students to achieve academic excellence. We also have talented and dedicated staff who lead the school in music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. We are renowned for our excellent vocational education and training programs and for ensuring our graduates are career ready.

Karratha WA 6714

W karrathashs.wa.edu.au/

Katherine High School

Local High School with over 550 students, 72% of whom identify as Indigenous.

Katherine Isolated Children's Service Inc

Katherine Isolated Children's Service is a remote, mobile playgroup and parent information service operating in the greater Katherine NT region, visiting socially and geographically isolated children and families living on pastoral stations and in Indigenous communities.

Katherine South NT 0850

W kics.org.au

Katoomba High School

Katoomba High School is a public high school in the Blue Mountains. It is the feeder public high school for 7 primary schools. KHS has 900+ students in 2020 with 9% of families identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Katoomba NSW 2780

W katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Katoomba Public School

We are a public primary school in the Blue Mountains that supports a wonderful and diverse community. Our families have a broad range of different social, economic and cultural support needs. Our school community is also very caring, inclusive and tolerant and we have an active parent body that seek ways to support each other.

Katoomba NSW 2780

W katoomba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Far South Coast of NSW.

Our facilities include general practice and medical and dental clinics. Allied health programs are in place for eye health, otitis media and maternity care. There are many outreach programs available to serve the wider community.

We currently have three clinics; one in Batemans Bay, Narooma and Bega. We serve service communities from Eden to Batemans Bay.

Narooma NSW 2546

W katungul.com.au

Keeley's Cause

We provide iPads to children diagnosed with Autism or an intellectual disability of low socioeconomic families. In addition to this we also support the families behind the scenes with our Foodbank etc.

Various locations around Australia

E info@keeleyscause.org.au

W keeleyscause.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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