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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
Murrurundi Pre-school Incorporated
Service providing high quality education and care for children aged 3-5 years.
Murrurundi NSW 2338
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) is made up of members from five traditional custodial groups: the Ngarluma, Mardudhunera, Yaburara, Yindjibarndi, and Wong-Goo-Tt-Oo peoples. MAC’s mission is to preserve and protect our land, heritage and culture while transforming the lives of our community. MAC brings together the five groups to pave the way for future generations and work together for country, while respecting lore, heritage and traditions.
Murwillumbah Community Centre
The Murwillumbah Community Centre Inc (MCC) is a centrally located not-for-profit, community-based organisation which provides a diverse mix of support services and facilities for Murwillumbah and surrounding villages. MCC is committed to the principles of equity, access, participation and community development, and is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for the local community that celebrates diversity and encourages health and wellbeing, social interaction, inter-generational respect, and the sharing of knowledge and positive inclusion.
MCC services include;
- Information, Referral, Advocacy & Support Service
- Emergency Relief Service
- Financial Counselling Service
- Budget Counselling
- Tenancy Support Service
- Homeless support
- Educational / Recreational Programs
- Community Pantry
- Indigenous Family Support
- Indigenous Dance Group & playgroup
- Youth breakfast program
- After school youth group
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Murwillumbah CORE Inc. (Community Organised Resilience Effort)
Disaster resilience, recovery and preparedness
Murwillumbah High School
Secondary school
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
My Best Life Australia Ltd
The charity has been created to provide those who are experiencing domestic violence and homelessness a safe place to stay. Our aim is to provide more social and emergency housing for very low income earners and victims of abuse, as well as running programs and activities to help rebuild self esteem.
Myhorizon
Standing with you, for you so you can make the most of life
We tailor supports around your individual needs, preferences, and life stages. Find the service that's right for you:
Lifestyle
Employment and Training
Support Coordination
Independent Living
Social Enterprises
Naala Djookan Healing Centre
Naala Djookan is a healing centre for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. We offer a variety of wellness activities as well as offering intensive one on one support for women that require more support on their healing journey.
Various locations around Australia
Nairm Marr Djambana Inc
We are a not for profit Aboriginal Community Organisation (Gathering Place). An Aboriginal Gathering Place is a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe space where all Aboriginal people have a sense of belonging. It is a space designed to foster reconciliation and healing, for Aboriginal people as well as non-Aboriginal people, with access to programs and services that strengthen culture and enhance wellbeing.. We provide culturally safe programs and services.
Nambour Community Centre Inc.
OUR VISION
To stand beside people as we all work and learn towards a better community.
OUR MISSION
To co-create a better community by working with people in ways that promote and embed equity, opportunity and mutual respect.
Nambucca Valley Council
Local Government
Macksville NSW 2447
Nanango Wesleyan Methodist Church
Nanango WMC has started a community base charity: 1. Community Café Inc.....We prepared free meal every Friday night to help those in need, most disadvantage, homeless and single parents etc.
2. Grace Community Foofhamper....... We prepared a foodhamper with a low cost to help our community with low income, pensioners, unemployment, homeless, and people in needs.
Nanango QLD 4615
Narang Bir-rong
Narang Bir-rong is a not-for-profit Aboriginal foster care agency located in Sydney's western suburbs. We have three programs including: Leaving care, out of home care & family preservation.
Narellan Community Health Centre - Aboriginal Community Social Work
Community Service works with only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. Vulnerable with complex issues and child protection concerns
Narellan NSW 2567
W swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/communityhealth/centres_narellan.html
National Bushfire Recovery Agency
We are focused on connecting people, communities, primary producers and businesses with the services and assistance they may need to rebuild and recover to support the recovery of all Australians.
Barton ACT 2600
National Recovery and Resilience Agency
The National Bushfire Recovery Agency is an Australian government agency established to help those affected by bushfires.
Canberra ACT 2601
National Recovery and Resilience Agency - Eurobodalla & Bega
The National Recovery and Resilience Agency is an Australian government agency established to help those affected by bushfires.
Batemans Bay NSW 2536
National Seniors Aust Ltd
Make a difference to the lives of older Australians - through advocacy, campaigns, research, well being support.
National Zakat Foundation
National Zakat Foundation is a ground-breaking initiative which aims to utilise Zakat funds and voluntary donations collected in Australia for the benefit of local, deserving recipients.
NATSIWA (National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Womens Alliance)
We are a national advocacy organisation that supports atsi women and children. We also have charity status that enables us to seek support for women in our community in need of various supports from homelessness to DFSV.
Natte Yallock Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School is a government primary school in regional in Victoria providing education for rural students.
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus are an LGBTQIA+ arts and culture charity. We are engaging creativity as the change agent for diversity as the norm in our communities and beyond in a creative mission which simultaneously advocates for social innovation and change. Our focus is to promote participation & active engagement of Arts & Culture based activities which strengthen the cultural fabric of our communities, creating safe & inclusive spaces for self-expression which inspire & celebrate unique & diverse imaginings. We are about inclusive community development; contemporary creative economic development and innovation and see these areas as interlinked in a virtuous circle where each impact is nurtured so that it adds value.
We have programs for LGBTQIA+ youth with YAAS! Young, Authentic and Social is a transformative arts and culture program, for YOUNG PEOPLE aged 12-24 living on the Central Coast, with a focus on those with diverse identities and abilities.
Neami Limited - North Brisbane
We provide community-based mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services that support people to improve their wellbeing, live independently and pursue a fulfilling life.
Neami National - Campbelltown North
Specialist mental health and homelessness service
Neami National - Head to Health Townsville
Our service provides a living room model, providing a comfortable, safe, and compassionate environment for guests along the continuum of mental health need, from those seeking information and referral through to those who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Practice is based on Neami National's Collaborate Recovery Model (CRM) of engagement.
Townsville City QLD 4810
W neaminational.org.au/our-services/head-to-health/townsville-head-to-health/
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.
