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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
Mackay Women's Services
Crisis support for women and children in the Mackay region.
Mackillop Family Services - Blacktown
Foster Care and Children and Family Service including Specialist Homelessness Services to 12-25 yr olds in the Blacktown Hills districts
Blacktown NSW 2148
Mackillop Family Services - Darwin
In Darwin, Mackillop Family Services offers the Family Support Service via outreach, which works with vulnerable families involved in the child protection system to help keep children living safely at home or to reunify children safely to their parents care after a period of time in out of home care.
Families may be dealing with complex issues such as domestic violence, housing instability, school truancy, substance abuse, poor mental or physical health, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, disability, and youth justice.
MacKillop Family Services - Queanbeyan
"Empowering children and families"
MacKillop Family services work with children, their families and communities through out-of-home care, education and early intervention services.
Family Connect and Support is a voluntary early intervention referral service, aiming to link families with supports in the local community.
Macquarie Home Stay
Macquarie Home Stay is your home away from home when you need to come to Dubbo to seek medical treatment at Dubbo Hospital. Established by a group of community members who saw the need for low cost but not low quality, affordable accommodation to be provided, it ensures the cost of accommodation is not a hindrance to seeking treatment when you have to attend Dubbo Hospital. Perhaps it’s the exciting time in a family with the arrival of a child, perhaps there’s a small procedure to be done in day surgery, the difficult time where an accident has occurred and a family member has been rushed to Dubbo Hospital, there’s many reasons for needing to attend Dubbo Hospital, and that’s why we are here to support you.
Macquarie Home Stay has been established for one purpose - to provide patients and their partner or carer with accommodation while preparing for or post treatment at Dubbo Hospital.
Maddie Riewoldt's Vision
Maddie's Vision aims to find a cure so that all people diagnosed with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes get to have good quality of lives.
Founded in June 2015 by the Riewoldt Family, the aim is to understand more about Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes through medical research.
To achieve better outcomes, and ultimately find a cure, we work with our highly reputable Scientific Advisory Committee to continue to develop a national medical research strategy.
Since inception in 2015, Maddie's Vision has raised over $10 million in committed funds and supported 31 medical research projects in partnership with medical research institutes, hospitals and universities across Australia.
In 2019, our Telehealth Nurse support service was established and is available for patients, carers, families, friends and health professionals.
MADEC Ltd
Provides support services to people with a disability and support services to young people 8-21 who are at risk.
Magic Moments Foundation - Brisbane Basket Brigade
The Brisbane Basket Brigade serves the greater Brisbane metropolitan area and has been in existence for more than 15 years. In 2022 we have a Committee of 13 people assisting to make it the biggest and best year yet. Each year we have been successful in providing baskets of food and presents to people in need at Christmas. We are always seeking more volunteers for Packing Day, donations of goods and food for packing and presents, and donations of funds.
Magnolia Place LWS
Magnolia Place - Launceston Women's Shelter. Specialist Homelessness Service - Providing short-term crisis accommodation for women and their children.
Maida Vale Primary School
Primary School
Make a Difference Dingley Village Inc
Established in 1984 Make a Difference was led by the local community, to support the local community.
The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on families experiencing crisis. Issues brought to our door include family breakdowns, financial crisis, disabled, mental health, wellbeing of children, homelessness and poverty.
We provide practical assistance:
- Grocery vouchers
- Fuel cards
- Pharmacy scripts
- Utility bill payments
- Education costs
- Financial counselling
- Linkages to mental health providers
- Sleeping bags for the homeless
- Food items (when donated)
- General counselling (from our family therapist)
- Information that provides people with a sense of hope for the future
Make a Difference PMQ INC
Driven by values of love, respect, hope and compassion our mission is to support disadvantaged and marginalised people living in our Mid North Coast community.
Make a Difference PMQ provide emergency assistance in times of need and we connect with social services to restore dignity, pride and hope in the most vulnerable members of our community. In this we aim to be locals supporting locals.
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Inc
MNC is a local neighbourhood centre that provides opportunities for community connection and well being for young people, families and the broader community.MNC is driven by local community needs and creates innovative responses to poverty and disadvantage.
Mallacoota and District Recovery Association
MADRA was established to ensure the needs, wants and aspirations of our community are considered as part of the recovery process following the 2019-20 bushfires. We are a voice for our community.
We play an active role in community-led recovery by:
- encouraging community involvement in the recovery and rebuilding process
- identifying and prioritising the needs of Mallacoota and District and assisting in the recovery and rebuilding process
- influencing government bodies to meet identified community needs and priorities
- facilitating communication of information between community, government and agencies
- advocating for individuals, families and community groups.
- identifying projects/needs requiring funding
- assisting communication and coordination between community groups
- working with our funding and delivery partners to ensure optimal disaster recovery outcomes for Mallacoota and District.
Mallacoota P-12 College
Mallacoota P – 12 College serves a small vibrant community in Victoria’s Far East. Our purpose is to maintain a happy learning community where students from prep to year twelve can achieve to their full potential in a unique social and natural environment.
Mallacoota VIC 3892
Mallacoota RSL Sub-Branch
The Mallacoota sub-branch of the Returned & Services League of Victoria
Mallacoota VIC 3892
Mallee District Aboriginal Services
Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is northwest Victoria's leading service provider for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) with a long history of delivering sustainable, grassroots services and providing the local community with a vehicle for self-determination.
Our staff delivers support services to communities based across the local government areas of Mildura Rural City Council, Swan Hill Rural City Council and Gannawarra Shire.
More than half of our staff is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, and we're committed to providing a resilient workforce with high Aboriginal representation and demonstrated cultural competency for non-Aboriginal employees.
Malu Kiyay - Tagai State College
Remote school supporting Torres Strait Islander students.
Mamre Association Inc
Mamre is a values-based, disability community organisation that works with individuals and their families. Our vision is a world where people with disabilities are encouraged and supported to ‘create good lives together’ with their community. Our active community is designed to provide long term social, emotional, intellectual and physical support. Mamre provides services under the NDIS, but our strength is in the charitable services that remain unfunded by government. With nearly 40 years’ experience, Mamre knows that families that have a child with a disability need much more support. Our charitable community programs and events aim to support hundreds of Brisbane families to:
Newmarket QLD 4051
Mamu Health Service Limited
Aboriginal Medical Service based in Innisfail with outreach clinics in Tully, Babinda and Ravenshoe. Providing GP services with connection to Allied Health services, Community Support Services with Family Wellbeing Program, Social Emotional Wellbeing Program, Sports and Rec Program, Deadly Choices Program, Intergrated Team Program.
Mandurah Muscateers (Charity Computers) Incorporated
Gives funding to help underprivileged school students in the Peel region of WA
Mangrove Housing Ltd
Community housing provider, and registered charity, which provides housing and essential items to those in need in our community.
Mangrove Specialist Housing
We are specialist housing organisation that has a crisis accommodation centre that houses up to 30 people who have experienced homelessness.
Manilla Pony Club
Manilla Pony Club is a NFP organisation offering horse riding instruction for children in the Manilla community
Manilla NSW 2346
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.
