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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.

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Newlife Care Inc

Newlife Care provides a range of services that support those doing it tough in the Gold Coast community. The services include:
1. Emergency Food Service
2. Counselling & Psychology
3. Princess for a Day - a pampering program for ladies doing it tough (including those escaping domestic violence). Services include haircuts, manicures, facials and make up, massage, a gift bag, morning tea and someone to talk with.
4. Crossroads - a social engagement and capacity building program for people with a disability.
5. Street Care - Providing street swags, food and clothing for homeless people and providing food and support for the long term residents of a low social-economic caravan park.
6. Christmas Project providing Christmas food and gifts for 550 families doing it tough.
7. Training Women Well a program helping ladies to build basic life skills and re-engage in community.
We also have an Op Shop providing free and low cost clothing and household items to those in need.

Robina QLD 4226

W newlifecare.nu

Newmerella Primary School

Newmerella Primary school is an active member of the Far East Gippsland Learning Alliance (FEGLA) of schools that work closely together to improve teaching and learning and optimize academic, arts, social and sports opportunities for students and professional learning for staff. We welcome and gratefully appreciate family input, involvement and support.

Newmerella VIC 3886

W newmerellaps.vic.edu.au/

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre - Boarding House Outreach Service

Housing, disability, aged care and community development within a Neighbourhood context

Newtown NSW 2042

W newtowncentre.org

Nexus Care Inc

Nexus Care is passionate about helping to alleviate poverty in the community by strengthening individuals and families through effective services, the mobilisation of volunteers and cooperation with other organisations.

Everton Park QLD 4053

W nexuscare.com.au

Nexus Primary Health

Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) is a non-profit organisation that is committed to excellence in the delivery of holistic, accessible, community-based health services that meet quality and safety standards.

Nexus also has an extensive volunteer base that services Murrindindi and Mitchell in meals on wheels, social support and transport.

Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation

The Ngaanyatjarra Council (Aboriginal Corporation) represents the interests of around 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara Traditional Owners (Yarnangu) who reside in the eleven member communities of the Ngaanyatjarra Council.

Alice Springs NT 0870

W ngaanyatjarra.org.au/

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council

We are Aboriginal women caring for our communities and their wellbeing through a range of health, social and cultural programs. We are based in remote Central Australia in the cross-border region of WA, SA & NT.

Services include:
- Domestic & Family Violence Service
- Aged & Disability Care
- Ngangkari Traditional Healers
- Youth Service
- Child & Family Wellbeing
- Tjanpi Social Enterprise

Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation

Ngaarda Media offers a platform for Indigenous and Non-indigenous people across the Pilbara to tell their stories through radio, photography and videography. It is dedicated to nurturing and keeping culture strong. Ngaarda Media presents Aboriginal culture in an inspiring and meaningful way, across all digital media, to allow more people to experience the oldest living culture on earth.
Ngaarda Media was originally established as the media element of the Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation’s activities focussed on the preservation, recording and promoting of the culture of the Yindijibarndi people. It now operates as an independent body that is able to promote all the cultural and language groups of the Pilbara region.
Ngaarda Media Aboriginal Corporation is a not for profit organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.(CATSI Act).

Ngala

Ngala is an early intervention and education service that helps parents to navigate the challenges of raising children, by using 130 years of experience and knowledge of childhood development, to develop strategies tailored to our customers’ personal circumstances. Our future looks to new, innovative approaches to deliver on our mission. Support from Government, including the health sector, community sector, education sector, corporate sector, university partners and everyday donors make this possible.

Ngala - Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)

Ngala supports parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people. Ngala delivers many services across WA including the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY). HIPPY is a home visiting service for vulnerable ad disadvantaged families to empower them to be their child's first teacher. HIPPY is a free service for families which provides educational packs, storybooks and other resources as well as a tutor who visits them in the comfort of their own home. We also provide group gatherings where the families can meet other HIPPY families in a community setting.

Joondalup WA 6027

T 0407992604

E hippyg@ngala.com.au

W ngala.com.au/

Ngalla Yorga Waangkan

Ngalla Yorga Waangkan encourages connection between women. The organisation supports elderly Aboriginal people connect and engage in rewarding creative acitivties, offering respite when needed.

Ngangk Yira Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity Murdoch University

The Ngangk Yira Research Centre at Murdoch University brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience to help grow strong Aboriginal communities. The Centre has already taken huge steps towards this goal in the area of maternal and children’s health with its Birthing on Noongar Boodjar Project and the Baby Coming You Ready? project. Its recommendations will inform practical changes that will improve maternity care and childbirth outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and
their babies. The research is the first step towards closing the gap between the health and social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal women and other Australians, and will help plot a better future for many young women and their children.

Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation

Ngoonbi provides services such as Community Housing, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Sport and Recreation, Youth Empowerment Program, ,Centrelink Agency, Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Mechanic workshop, Bibi Yungan Learning and Training Centre; and the Employment Program for the purpose of improving quality of life, health and access to affordable and quality housing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Kuranda Region.

Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Land Council

The Ngulingah LALC vision statement is to improve the overall well-being of it's members, by encouraging, through unity, the achievement of self­ determination, economic and social independence for future generations of our people.

NLALC considers the following to be of primary value:

• The ongoing identification and preservation of sites with cultural significance
• Effective land management practices that improve the environmental, cultural, economic and social values of the land.
• The provision of adequate housing and the opportunity to own housing
• The improvement of education, training and employment opportunities for NLALC members
• The development of effective and profitable businesses that create employment opportunities for NLALC members

Ngunga Women's Group Aboriginal Corporation

The supply of food packages & clothing for those in need, assistance for the homeless, financial counselling, family and domestic violence,help and advice, mobile playgroup etc.

Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm

Ngunnawal Bush Healing farm provides a place of healing, whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people feel safe and supported in a therapeutic community approach , using traditional healing concepts, cultural programs and life skills training to tackle the client's underlying social and emotional issues.

Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child and Family Network

Our Vision is for a connected, culturally rich and thriving community where Ngunya Jarjum support our local families to nurture their children, raise them on country, and preserve our culture and strength into the future.

We provide targeted early intervention, family preservation and out of home care services for Aboriginal families on the Far North Coast of NSW.

Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Co-Operation

Ngwala Willumbong provide support to the Indigenous community of Victoria and those willing to travel from interstate. We have 3 AOD residential rehabilitation centres, 1 Indigenous womens and 2 male residential rehabilitation centres. We rely heavily on donated goods to be able to provide support and materials to uplift and give the community the best chance at sobreity. We also offer homelessness support, AOD outreach, Public Intoxication response, Youth as well as many other services.

Northcote South VIC 3070

W ngwala.org.au/

Niangala Public School

Rural remote school with 6 students.

Niangala NSW 2354

W niangala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Nicholson Primary School

Nicholson Primary School is a small rural school situated close to the picturesque Nicholson River on the Princess Highway approximately 10km from Bairnsdale.

Nicholson VIC 3882

W nicholson-ps.vic.edu.au/

Nightlight Outreach Inc

Nightlight Outreach Inc aims to provide a vital ministry of compassion and caring in the area of homelessness, which is solidly based on a Christian foundation, to the whole community but especially to those who are less fortunate regardless of reason, age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
We provide support, care, a listening ear and most of all love, not just to people who are suffering from homelessness, but also to families and individuals who may have a roof over their head.
We do this through our food van, community BBQ's, Dinner Stations, donations and more

Beenleigh QLD 4207

W nightlight.org.au

Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre

Generalist welfare support, info and referrals, material aid, Emergency Relief, EAPA vouchers, tech centre, volunteer coordination, local disaster response and recovery, registered PBI charity

Nimbin NSW 2480

T 0266891692

E admin@nnic.org.au

W nnic.org.au

Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services

Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services (NCHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO). NCHS provides holistic, culturally appropriate service that recognises the impact of Aboriginal Law, Culture, Spirit and Land issues on the health of the Community.

No Limits Perth Inc.

We are a not-for-profit registered charity that helps people in crisis by providing food hampers, household furniture, clothing, baby items and any other practical item to help someone in need.
With 2 police officers on our team, our focus is victims of domestic violence, pensioners, unemployed, homeless, and single parent families and just anyone doing it tough.
At this time we provide our services to 79 other government and not-for-profit organisations and groups.
100% of all our donations received are distributed free of charge.

Nollamara Intensive English and Primary School

Nollamara Primary School has families who come from challenging, vulnerable and traumatic family backgrounds including those from Refugee backgrounds. Some parents struggle to provide beds, furniture and home furnishings for their family. Our school provides breakfast five days a week to ease off the financial pressure the families have and for the children to feel nurtured at school. Your services will be greatly appreciated by our families who rely on our school for support.

Nollamara WA 6061

W nollamaraps.wa.edu.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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