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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
Mind Australia - St James
The 40-person residential service provides contemporary staged recovery support for people experiencing mental health issues - offering transitional care between the hospital setting and community living. Focus on building capacity in our residents across a wide range of areas to aid in leading meaningful lives.
Various locations around Australia
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Mind Australia - Toowoomba Community Care Unit
Mind Australia work collaboratively with Queensland Health at the Darling Downs Community Care Unit (Toowoomba). DDCCU is a residential facility consisting of 24 individual single-bed units which provide short to medium term safe, supportive and recovery focused care for people with serious mental illness and associated psychosocial disability.
The goal for residents residing at CCU is to transition into independent living, however, due to limited funds, this can be barrier for some residents who are not able to afford furniture and/or items for their homes.
At CCU, group programs are offered such as art, sport, movie nights, budgeting, cooking, gardening, etc. Any donated items for groups would be much appreciated, such as craft items, board/card games, books, DVDS for residents, items to support wellness, footballs/sporting equipment, etc.
Mind Australia Ltd - Ipswich
Supporting the recovery of people living with mental illness and psycho social difficulties, and assisting those experiencing homelessness through innovative services and leading practice.
Ipswich QLD 4305
Mind Australia Victoria - Housing with Support - Brunswick West
MIND Australia is a not for profit organization providing care to people with a lived experience of chronic mental illness.
Minderoo Foundation
Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. Minderoo is one of Asia's largest philanthropies, with AUD $1.5 Billion committed to a range of global initiates.
Minderoo Foundation - WA
Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation.
We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change.
Minderoo is one of Asia's largest philanthropies, with AUD $1.5 Billion committed to a range of global initiates.
Dalkeith WA 6009
Mindle Bygul Aboriginal Corporation
Mindle Bygul Aboriginal Corporation is a Not for Profit Community Based Organisation that supports the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community of Deception Bay and Surrounds.
We work on a daily basis to support our families with Advocacy, suppported referrals, transport, court support, emergency relief (help to source), school support, clothing, housing assistance (help to source), and anything else that our community needs.
Mingenew Community Resource Centre
The Mingenew Community Resource Centre (CRC) has played an integral part in providing services to the Mingenew Shire community for the last 29 years. We are a Not for Profit organisation that provides access to Government services, public computers, community workshops, events and provides printing and promotional services to local groups and businesses. We also operate the Mingenew Post Office..
We strive to be the community hub in providing evolving technology, education, training, information, and engagement opportunities. Driving economic growth and social cohesion within the community.
Mingoola Hall Management Committee
The Mingoola Hall Management Committee and its subcommittee Mingoola Progress Association exists primarily as a social hub for the district, and as a support for those in need. In the last few years during drought, bushfires and floods, and COVID it has become even more important as a mechanism to seek advice and help for those in need.
Minnawarra House
Youth and Family Counselling Service, Community, support, food bank and emergency relief assistance, social groups, youth programs, kids after school and holiday programs, student placements.
Mission Australia - Aherlkeme Development Centre
This facility provides transitional accommodation to people and families at risk of being homeless. It provides life skills to assist people to move into public or private rentals and with ongoing support
Mission Australia - Alice Springs
Mission Australia is a national Christian charity that stands alongside people in need across Australia. Our goal is to end homelessness and ensure people and communities in need can thrive. Backed by our supporters, partners and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us. With more than 160 years of experience, we help people to tackle the root causes of their challenges and enable them to participate fully in society. We deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist disadvantaged families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Together, we stand with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.
Mission Australia - ASAP Program - Caboolture
ASAP program is run by Mission Australia and provides free support to young people experiencing educational challenges.
Mission Australia - Batten Road Homelessness Program
The Batten Road Integrated Homelessness Supported Accommodation Program is a collaboration of complementary services and agencies that is establishing co-located specialist supports such as Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug, Health Care, and other specialist homelessness providers. Mission Australia provides client engagement and case coordination services, as well as throughcare for people who are either living in, or accessing services at the facility.
Various locations around Australia
Mission Australia - Bega
Mission Australia is a national Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 160 years.
Every day we support people nationwide by combating homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies, and much more.
We’re generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.
Together, we stand with Australians in need until they can stand for themselves.
Bega Mission Australia Specialist Homelessness Service provides case management for those struggling to find accommodation and refuge accommodation for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
Mission Australia - Bungalow
Going Places Homeless Program is a multidisciplinary street-to-home program which combines clinical health services with coordinated case management to support people sleeping rough in Cairns to move into stable, long-term and sustainable housing.
It is one of three interrelated services in Cairns: Going Places street-to-home program, and the Douglas House and Woree Supported Housing Accommodation services.
Mission Australia - Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service (CBYS) Campsie
Provide support to young people aged 16yrs old to 25yrs old who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Mission Australia - Carnarvon
Early intervention and prevention is at the heart of our work as we pursue our vision of an Australia where all of us have a safe home and can thrive.
Mission Australia - Circles of Care
Circles of Care works with three local schools to support integration into the local community. Individual students and their families identified by the school as having barriers to learning are supported to link with appropriate services.
Circles of Care is a sub-program of "Mission Australia Communities for Children - Inala"
Mission Australia - Claymore EIPP
Early Intervention Prevention Program providing Case Management and Programs to young people from 12-17 years who reside in the Claymore area
Claymore NSW 2559
Mission Australia - Cooma & Region
Mission Australia's nationwide services help people find safe and affordable housing, support disadvantaged children and families, empower troubled young people, assist people with mental illness and disability, and much more.
Mission Australia - Darwin
Our integrated services across Australia help people find safe and affordable housing, support disadvantaged children and families, empower troubled young people, assist people with mental illness and disability, and much more.
Darwin NT 0800
Mission Australia - Darwin Sobering Up Shelter
Provides overnight accommodation to those under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and who have been delivered to the shelter by NT Police or Night Patrol. Shelter staff provide client referrals to other services which may be able to assist the client focus group to improve their lifestyles. Engagement with clients is done in a sensitive and culturally respectful method to ensure clients feel safe at all times.
Berrimah NT 0828
Mission Australia - Domestic Violence Outreach
FDV Outreach is an early intervention and prevention strategy, aiming to increase the safety of
women and children who experience or live with family and domestic violence. The Outreach role
will provide a valuable additional resource to increase the safety of women and children in Hedland
and surrounding communities. The approach taken will be consistent with other outreach services
provided by Mission Australia across Australia, in order to support women to make choices about:
• Living without violence;
• Escaping an abusive relationship;
• Taking legal action;
• Protecting yourself and your children;
• How and where you can live safely;
Mission Australia - Drug and Alcohol Youth Service - Carlisle
The Youth Withdrawal and Respite Service provides a safe and supported short-stay residential environment to help young people aged 12-21 years to manage their withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs and/or take time out from environmental influences and pressures.
Residential Rehabilitation aims to provide young people with a friendly, supportive and structured environment to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Its focus is to provide both physical and emotional safety while they engage in treatment to transition back into the community. This is a three month program and residents are required to pay rent during their stay.
Transitional Program provides support to young people engaging at DAYS residential programs to transition into supported accommodation in the community.
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.
