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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
Toomelah Local Aboriginal Land Council
Provide services to the local aboriginal communities of Toomelah and Boggabilla in NSW.
Services include local government and community engagement to multiple service providers for these communities as a whole.
We are a non for profit organisation funded by NSWALC to administer aboriginal land rights services to the community.
Toora Women Inc. - Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Day Program
The AOD Day Program is an evidence-based health treatment program for women to help them learn the skills they need to live a full and meaningful life free from alcohol and other drugs. It is an eight-week group program, running three days a week at the premises of Toora AOD Services in Civic ACT.
Canberra ACT 2600
Toorloo Arm Primary School
Our philosophy is that children succeed at school when teachers and parents work in a mutually supportive and cooperative environment. We also believe that open and honest communication is essential to building successful relationships between school and family. Consequently, our teachers are committed to developing links with all parents so that children are supported at school and at home. The school is the focus of the local community and actively involves all members of the school and wider community in its activities.
Lake Tyers VIC 3887
Tottenham Welfare Council Inc.
The principal objects of The Association are:
The provision of low cost self-care accommodation for elderly people in the Tottenham/Albert district, in particular elderly people who are socially isolated, experiencing poverty, living with a disability or some other form of disadvantage.
Assisting people in the Tottenham and Albert district who are experiencing social or financial disadvantage or other distress, by: a. Surveying the needs of the local community;
b. Making representations to statutory authorities and other organisations on behalf of the community; and
c. Forming partnerships with various statutory authorities and other organisations to deliver solutions to local problems.
To organise, provide and promote exhibitions, meetings, and workshops to the local community, including but not limited to workshops on mental health issues and coping with drought.
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre
The Toukley Neighbourhood Centre vision is to become the "heart" of the Community, providing early intervention strategies for the disadvantaged and vulnerable, so that all people are empowered to meet their needs and achieve their full potential.
Townsville Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Services
Family wellbeing, foster and kinship, youth support, homelessness support, FPP and Medical
Townsville City Care Ltd
Provides financial aid, food parcels and support services to disadvantaged or vulnerable in the community.
Townsville City Council
Local Govt Authority for Townsville region
Townsville QLD 4810
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Public health care - application for Social Work to support vulnerable people in the community to have access to additional resources.
Townsville Toy Library
The Townsville Toy Library is a volunteer-operated toy library in Townsville servicing children 0-8 years. It helps children to thrive through the use of developmental, educational, environmentally-friendly and safe toys.
It offers flexible and affordable fees to families so all community members can access high quality toys for children in their care.
Towong Shire Council
The Shire of Towong is a local government area in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia, located in the north-east part of the state. It covers an area of 6,675 square kilometres and in June 2018 had a population of 6,054.
Toy Libraries Australia
Toy Libraries Australia (TLA) is the peak body for over 250 not for profit toy libraries in Australia. We support a growing community of Australian not-for-profit toy libraries, encouraging families to play and learn together in a sustainable way.
Traction for Young People
TRACTION engages local communities and serves those most in need by providing a safe, inclusive, action-based environment where vulnerable youth build self-esteem, find a sense of belonging, discover their potential and create their own future. TRACTION partners with referral agencies, such as schools, community organisations, child safety and youth justice agencies, to empower young people in need.
Yeerongpilly QLD 4105
Traralgon City Church - Tabitha's Closet Van
Tabitha's Closet is a community clothing initiative that offers free clothing for people in need via a mobile van. We currently reach those who are disadvantaged through social, economic, physical or intellectual circumstances. The van currently goes out to Traralgon, Churchill, Morwell, Rosedale and Wurruk in Gippsland Victoria. With the view to expand to more locations. Our aim is to make a noticeable difference to the lives of those in our community who are doing it tough by offering free suitable clothing. This in turn leads to improving their comfort, self-image and employment prospects. Other benefits include the opportunity to rescue second hand clothes from landfill; giving back to the community through volunteering; building connections and support networks for vulnerable people. We are a volunteer led initiative run by Traralgon City Church, who also works together with other community support organisations.
Treasure Boxes Inc
Treasure Boxes provides vital essentials, nursery equipment including cots, prams and strollers, infant care items, nappies, clothing and toys to newborns, babies and children living in severe disadvantage.
Tregear Public School
Tregear Public School focuses on providing quality care and education for the children and families of our community.
Trek Learning Centre
Trek Learning Centre is a therapeutic trauma-informed not-for-profit that supports vulnerable young people who are disengaged from education, work and community. Children are aged between 8 and 19 and after often disadvantaged due to developmental trauma, poverty, disability, substance abuse, poor mental health, family breakdown or homelessness. The farm-based program is designed to increase young people's capacity to experience success in learning, work, and community environments. Trek Learning Centre aims to build equity and access for children and young people who are managing complex barriers, who often have limited voice or autonomy in their own situation. Our programs consist of therapeutic on-site work, support coordination, and ongoing scaffolded next-step opportunties, in order to facilitate growth, empowerment, and change.
Various locations around Australia
Tresillian QEII Family Centre
Early parenting residential support for families with children under 3 years of age.
Trojan's Trek Foundation Ltd
Peer support interventions to assist service and ex-service personnel, adversely affected by their service.
The objectives of the trek are to develop in the participants through joint and individual challenge:
• an understanding of how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour
• exposure to various strategies which will bring about positive change
• suggested individual responses which are effective in achieving the aim, and
• enhance self esteem
Adelaide SA 5000
Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House Inc
Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House is a community organisation that provides social, educational and recreational activities. Our main goal is to provide services, programs and support in line with community needs.
Trundle Central School
School in drought affected regional NSW
Trusted Support Coordination
We will assist you to build the skills you need to understand, implement and make full use of your NDIS plan. Our Trusted Support Coordinator will work with you to access the right mix of supports to increase your capacity to maintain relationships, manage service delivery tasks, live more independently and be included in your community.
Our Trusted Support Coordinator will support you to understand and implement the funded supports in your NDIS plan and connect you with community, mainstream and other government services. We will focus on supporting you to build skills and direct your life as well as connecting you to providers.
Our Trusted Support Coordinator will assist you to negotiate with providers for the services you want at a reasonable cost to get the most from your plan.
Bruce ACT 2617
Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre
The early years of a child’s life sets the foundation for their future health, development and learning. The Child and Family Centres are a one-stop-shop for supporting families during this important time. The Centres are staffed by highly skilled, experienced and qualified practitioners with social work, psychology, specialised nursing or other health, welfare and education qualifications. The staff at the Centres work to deliver a range of support programs and services to assist parents and young children (pre-birth to 8 years; however selected services can be offered to children up to 12 years of age).
Tuggeranong ACT 2901
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Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club
Community club based in Tuggeranong, Canberra. Formed in 1991. Run by a volunteer Board and Committee with over 100 local members. Tuggeranong Vikings support our members and the local community. We are seeking support from GIVIT for regional attendees wanting to attend the NSW Country Regional Swim meet taking place in Canberra. This event will bring together 500 families from regional NSW with many of these being from fire affected towns. For many of these families attending this event will provide an escape from the local challenges and allow their children to have a normal experience. We are seeking assistance for the families in food, fuel and clothing vouchers
Greenway ACT 2900
Tully Support Centre Inc.
Social and support services
Tumbarumba Community Church
Provide chaplaincy support and agency referral across the Fire affected regions of the Snowy Valleys Council
Tumbarumba High School
Tumbarumba High School is a NSW public school and has a student population of approximately 190 students and is located in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Tumbarumba is a relatively isolated rural high school that services the secondary education needs of Tumbarumba and various outlying communities, including Laurel Hill, Rosewood, Tooma and Humula. The local economy is underpinned by the timber, viticulture, agriculture and tourism industries.
Tumbarumba NSW 2653
Tumut Community Church
Provide help to vulnerable people in our local community including food, transport, and housing.
Tumut NSW 2720
Tumut Regional Family Services Inc
Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) & DFV, Coo-ee Cottage- Aboriginal Family Safety and Well-being Program, Brighter Futures - Targeted Intervention Program working with vulnerable families.
Tumut NSW 2720
TurningPoint Church - The Basement Food Hub
The Basement Food Hub is a not-for-profit Organization that specializes in providing food hampers, support services, referrals, financial counselling, special family activities and so much more to the people of Lilydale and the surrounding community. We are blessed to be able to give fresh fruit, vegetables, frozen meat and ready made meals, as well as grocery items to those who may be doing it tough.
Twenty10 incorporating GLCS NSW
We are a community based, non profit state wide organisation. We provide support services to people of all ages of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities. Twenty10 is a free and confidential service and includes counselling, case management, drop in program, accomodation and groups and projects. We also provide information, referral and community education for service providers, schools and families/carers.
Twin Rivers Community Centre
Twin Rivers Centre is a community based organisation that helps people within the local area of Eagleby, Beenleigh and Logan primarily. As a centre we have a food co-op where people can buy reduced price groceries. We have a cafe that serves coffee and food. And we have a full administration area. Within these areas our Careers and Families Department manage several traineeships and volunteers. We run SQW courses for the long term unemployed where we have a lot of wrap around support in place to help underprivileged people find work and better support themselves and their family. We are a not for profit organisation whose goal is to bring hope to the community. We also have a church on site which belongs to the Australian Christian Church movement (ACC).
Eagleby QLD 4207
Tyers Lightning Soccer Club
Local community soccer club that is run by volunteers. We support both children and adults to compete in local soccer games. We are often approached by members who are struggling financially or have other issues such as family violence occurring at home.
We provide free meals to members if required and also provide a boot swap for players.
As a community club in a small town we are cut off from town once or twice a year due to floods and regularly have power outages. In these circumstances we open our change rooms for community to use showers and we provide meals.
Tzu Chi Foundation - Melbourne
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is known for short as the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi). We are an international humanitarian, and non-government organization (NGO) that originated in Taiwan with over 10 million members worldwide throughout 57 countries and operated by a worldwide network of volunteers and employees. We have been awarded special consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. The Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun in 1966 as a Buddhist humanitarian organization and has several sub-organizations, such as the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) and the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. Tzu Chi volunteers are mostly recognizable worldwide by the blue and white uniforms. The foundation's work includes free medical services, disaster relief and environmental work such as recycling of which we have over ten thousand stations worldwide.
Tzu Chi Foundation - Runcorn
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is known for short as the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi). We are an international humanitarian, and non-government organization (NGO) that originated in Taiwan with over 10 million members worldwide throughout 57 countries and operated by a worldwide network of volunteers and employees. We have been awarded special consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. The Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun in 1966 as a Buddhist humanitarian organization and has several sub-organizations, such as the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) and the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. Tzu Chi volunteers are mostly recognizable worldwide by the blue and white uniforms. The foundation's work includes free medical services, disaster relief and environmental work such as recycling of which we have over ten thousand stations worldwide.
Salisbury QLD 4107
UC High School Kaleen
Youth Support Worker
being able to assist students with there needs in times of crisis, resources, supplies.
UCA - Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly Uniting Church - Supporting asylum seeker and refugees and other needy members of the community
Indooroopilly QLD 4068
UCA - The Wayside Chapel
The Wayside Chapel’s Community Services Centre provides those living on or about the streets of Kings Cross with access to facilities necessary to maintain a basic standard of personal health and hygiene. It also provides information, referrals and advocacy to those needing further support with presenting issues including homelessness, mental health and alcohol and other drugs.
Potts Point NSW 2011
UCA Dayboro Uniting Church
In times of community disasters (fires/floods etc) and personal / family challenges (economic hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, illness, loneliness etc) the Dayboro Uniting Church provides people with emergency relief via food parcels, clothing, emotional support, friendship, and counselling using various fundraising methods such as donations, regular cake/craft/bric-a-brac sales, and concerts.
UCA Wesley Mission - Kangaroo Point Uniting Church
We are a church and we assist the homeless & the needy with whatever items we have at hand. We have recently renovated our kitchen so that we can continue to serve the community with hot meals. We also hand out food parcels on Mondays & Fridays and also provide a hot meal & necessary items (warm clothes/blankets or soap, toothpaste & brush) for people having it rough out on the streets on a Saturday evening.
UCX
UCX Ltd is a not for profit organisation with the goal of creating positive experiences catering to diverse groups, to enrich the overall student experience at UC creating lasting memories through buy in and a sense of community, belonging and loyalty with the greater UC brand.
In 2020 UCX launched the "UCX Food Pantry" project, which was aimed to provide students with essential pantry items. Many students don’t always have access to food. The Food Pantry hopes to give UC students access to free food supplies multiple days a week. The Food Pantry would be open to students for up to 8 hours per week split across 3 days and will stock a variety of food items, most of which will be non-perishable in order to avoid wastage. This project aims to encourage healthy eating, enable and support students struggling financially to continue to eat properly. Since this project has been running for more then a year now. We have developed an understanding of how great this program is for students, the feedback has been incredible and we have begun providing more essential products such as toiletries and some clothing items. This essentials have been requested by students as they can be quite expensive and they struggle to buy them
Givit would assist in sourcing non-perishables and essentials in order to have a constant flow of these products for students.
Bruce ACT 2617
Ukrainian Council of NSW
Since its inception in 1949, the Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW) has had as its mission to be a strong coordinating body representing all Ukrainians in NSW.
Recently our organisation has had to take the lead on assisting the thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have come to Australia as the result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
We have set up weekly sessions whereby we provide the following to displaced Ukrainians:
* food parcels
* clothing, footwear, kid's toys etc
* English language lessons
* Presentation sessions from Humanitarian Service Provider organisations and other government bodies such as SSI, AMEPS, STARTTS and others
Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council
We are community organisation with over 300 members which manages land claims, provides social housing and promotes and preserves Aboriginal cultural heritage. The ULALC often runs free cultural and health and wellbeing activities for both the Aboriginal and wider communities.
Ulladulla NSW 2539
Umbrellas and Footprints Inc
U&F’s central objective is to alleviate suffering amongst those who, through disadvantage, struggle to fulfil their basic needs. We identify gaps in unmet need amongst those with disadvantage who do not have the resources or means to satisfy their basic needs. We are an all-volunteer run organisation.
Our principle projects include Brollie Brigade mobile showers and Vic Park Heart including our annual Christmas Season Appeal that primarily supports FDV refuges and outreach, homeless & street present people and at-risk youth accommodation.
Under U&F's general mantle, we provide assistance to people struggling to remain independent or who otherwise fall through the gaps of assistance not provided by aged care or NDIS support. We also assist other charitable organisations that lack the means or expertise to apply for grants or devise strategic plans.
We are a part of an expansive community-based network of similar organisations that exchange donations in order to distribute quickly
Various locations around Australia
Unique Support Services
Unique Support carers for people with disabilities providing them with assistance of daily living and housing accommodation.
UniSocial Australia
Community outreach program that has been developed in partnership with the Universal Church the Kingdom of God to support those who are physically, emotionally and spiritually impoverished. Currently open to the community is a weekly Food Bank, Free English classes, Prison support, Blood and Plasma donation drives, Night Angels feed the homeless, Patient care group available for hospital visits, Caleb Group available for visits and companionship to the elderly.
Various locations around Australia
Unison Housing
Our mission
Collaborate to create vibrant, sustainable communities that meet the needs of renters, owners and people who are homeless by developing, managing and providing access to affordable housing.
Who we work with
People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Unison is one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We connect people to safe and affordable short, medium or long-term housing combined with support to address any challenges that may have contributed to their fragile housing situation. In addition, we help people re-establish and maintain a secure home.
People on a low income looking for affordable rental
We provide social and affordable long-term rental housing in Victoria for people on a low income - employed or on Centrelink benefits. The properties range from rooming houses, apartments, units and houses. Our homes offer tenure security and cater
United Minds Community Services
We understand that funding the financial gap between the Medicare rebate and Psychology fees can be a challenge and for some, it is impossible. Sadly, many people miss out on much needed psychological support because they simply cannot afford it. Unfortunately, the low increases we have seen with the Medicare rebates over the last decade have meant bulk billing is now financially unsustainable for businesses. To help bridge this gap, we have introduced Community Funded Sessions (CFS). To enable CFS for the Community we seek funding through grants & fundraising. All funds raised through these efforts allow us to fund most of the cost for psychological sessions on behalf of people who cannot afford it or who, due to their circumstances, would struggle to access our service without the support from a CFS place. There is a small co-payment fee of $20.
Uniting - ACT
At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation or gender identity.
Canberra ACT 2601
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.