GIVIT Announced as Official Donation Channel to Help People Affected by Floods in North Queensland

GIVIT ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL DONATION CHANNEL TO HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN NORTH QUEENSLAND

The Queensland Government has announced online donation platform GIVIT as an official partner to manage donations of goods, services and funds for people impacted by floods in North Queensland through the GIVIT North and Far North Queensland Flood Appeal.

GIVIT will manage donations of essential goods and services for communities affected by catastrophic flooding in parts of Queensland including Ingham, Townsville and Cardwell.

GIVIT Head of Engagement Christina Spehr said uncoordinated donations can hamper services on the ground.

“My first message is please do not send or take donations into impacted areas,” said Ms Spehr.

“We are already aware of convoys of trucks full of unrequested donations moving into Ingham.”

“These regions and currently nowhere to store these donations, meaning they may become wet and ultimately unusable. Large amounts of unrequested donations also divert frontline workers from their primary role in response and recovery to having to sort through these items.”

“GIVIT works directly with councils, outreach teams, charities and community groups to identify exactly what’s needed to make sure people get what they need, when they need it.”

“GIVIT.org.au is an easy and efficient way of donating directly to people impacted by this event, without overwhelming charities and frontline services on the ground.”

Members of the public can donate through the GIVIT North and Far North Queensland Flood Appeal with 100% of donated funds received by GIVIT going to affected communities.

Where possible, GIVIT uses donated funds to purchase items from local providers to support the economic recovery of impacted regions.

If you have an item to donate that is not listed, please register the item on www.givit.org.au/donate-items.

If you are a local charity or frontline service in need of donated goods and services, please register at givit.org.au/charity-registration.

For more information please contact:
E: kate.fisher@givit.org.au M: 0444 503 759

About GIVIT

GIVIT is the smart way to give. Through GIVIT we channel generosity where it is needed to support
vulnerable people and communities in Australia.

Working with more than 4,500 support organisations, we ensure people get what they need when they need it most – whether recovering from an emergency event, or experiencing hardship due to circumstances such as drought, domestic and family violence, homelessness, disability, and mental health.

GIVIT captures all offers of goods and services online, removing the need for charities and services to sort, store and dispose of unrequested donations, saving valuable resources. 100% of donated money received by GIVIT to support people in need are used to purchase essential items and services. We buy locally, wherever possible, to support local businesses and the economic recovery of affected communities. GIVIT’s operational costs are covered by government contracts and corporate partners.