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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
Plus One Care
Offers Emergency Food relief; Op shop vouchers; fuel vouchers, Work experience programs. We are the community arm of Kings Church.
Pooncarie Public School P&C Association
The P&C aims to support the Pooncarie public school to ensure our remote children receive a high quality education through an engaging and hands on curriculum.
The Pooncarie school has just came out of being in recession after 5 years.
The school is located 130 kms from Wentworth,220kms from Broken hill.
Due to isolation access to sporting programs and educational experiences can be difficult.
Pooncarie NSW 2648
Pop In Southern Highlands
Case Management and drop in support for women and children impacted by domestic and family violence in the Wingecarribee NSW.
Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council
Support of Remote Indiginous community
Port Anglican/St Thomas Soup Kitchen
We are a not for profit, volunteer run Soup Kitchen for homeless, vulnerable, elderly, disabled, families, single and social isolated persons. We offer access to fruit, vegetables and bread plus pantry items..Dining Room operates from 12pm - 1pm with a three course meal. We have agencies like MNCLHD (health) New Horizons, Neami, Headspace, legal to provide support as necessary to the patrons
Port Douglas Community Service Network Inc
The Port Douglas Community Service Network Inc incorporates the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, the town's only Opportunity Shop and the town's only playgroup and new parents group. The Network is committed to the social justice principles of equality, participation, empowerment, access and equity. Services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with current legislation. We are open to all members of the local community. We assist people on low incomes and those in need of social support. The Network is open to all people regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, or sexuality.
We offer a range of services which help the needy, build community connectedness and support sustainable environmental practices to preserve our beautiful natural environment.
- Community services such as No Interest Loans, Emergency Relief, Advice Information and Referral
Port Douglas QLD 4877
Port Phillip Community Group
We provide a range of centre-based and outreach programs and services to address complex issues. Services and programs includes information, referral and support; emergency relief, material aid and financial counselling; skill development and pathways to education and employment; social inclusion events and more.
Port School Young Parent Centre
The Young Parent Centre is a centre for pregnant and parenting teenage girls who have returned to school to complete their educational outcomes, as well as participate in a myriad of parenting programs to support their parenting skills, including cooking nutritional meals for themselves and their baby.
The cohort are aged up to 21 years and their baby/child attends our own specific on site Early Learning Centre, which is located next door to the Young Parent Centre. We offer training in Certificates I, II and III in the Certificate of General Education, as well as being a registered RTO, offering various other certificates such as Hospitality, Sport and Recreation and Community Services Cert II and III
Hamilton Hill WA 6163
Possability
Possability is a values-driven disability services provider. Independent living and life skills, SIL, specialist support services.
We support people to develop independence and confidence; to live the life they choose and achieve their goals.
Chermside QLD 4032
Possums Community Preschool
Possums Community Preschool is a non-profit, community-operated preschool. We opened in 1986 and have been educating and caring for children from across the Tweed Shire for the past 36 years.
Possums is a place where children explore, create and develop a love of learning, in an inclusive and natural environment, and we aim to provide an inclusive, safe, stimulating and caring environment by nurturing each child’s sense of belonging, being and becoming.
This is the vision we live and breathe at Possums Community Preschool.
Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
We are a community development and human services' hub located on the Tweed Coast NSW. We strive to link people and strengthen communities. We provide a range of direct services, programs, social enterprises and community events. These include a Disaster Recovery Support Service, a Youth Mentoring and Work Experience Program, a Child and Family Support Service, an Assisted Referral and Material Aid Service, an Agent and Access Point, a diverse Volunteer and Work Experience Program, a Technology Centre, Community Markets and Op Shop and involvement in Kinship Festival. We have a priority focus on those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. We partner with outreach agencies in family preservation, domestic abuse, psychological assessments, mental health, law, financial counselling, and disability employment services. Our centre is accessed by Tweed Shire residents and many others from diverse backgrounds, and experiences from LGAs within the Northern Rivers Region of NSW.
Precious Angels In-Home Care Ltd
Disability Support Service for Children and Young Adults
Holland Park West QLD 4121
Pregnancy Counselling Link
Provides free counselling (face to face, virtual and phone) to pregnant and parenting women with children up to the age of 5 years, living in the Brisbane region. We also provide free group programs on both the north and south sides of Brisbane. We have recently received funding to provide individual and group counselling for women living in the Logan region.
Primary and Community Care Services Ltd
At PCCS we work with people with complex and chronic mental health challenges that severely impact their daily functioning. Our strength lies in care coordination, linking and providing support services. Our approach is integrative, client centered and recovery focused.
Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Princess Alexandra Hospital Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team (MIRT)
MIRT provides intensive psychosocial rehabilitation services for people aged 18+ living with severe and complex mental health issues in the Brisbane South metro area.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Princess Alexandra Hospital- Spinal Injuries Unit
The Spinal Injuries Unit provides inpatient rehabilitation to adults who have sustained a spinal cord injury which often results in a significant disability.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Prison Network
Supporting women in and beyond prison.
Prisoners Aid ACT
Prisoners Aid ACT is a secular, non-government organisation that has assisted prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families in the ACT since 1963. We have very simple aims: to increase fairness and to reduce crime. Prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families can suffer all kinds of disadvantage. Released prisoners, for example, often experience discrimination when seeking employment. The families of prisoners often experience as many difficulties as prisoners themselves. We aim to assist people overcome these disadvantages through outreach in our office in the Alexander Maconochie Centre Visitor Centre (AMC) and through direct service coordination and delivery in our office at the Magistrates Court.
PA operates at the two locations (AMC Visitors Centre and the Magistrates Court).
Canberra ACT 2601
Project Booyah - Pine Rivers
‘Project Booyah’, which translates to an expression for ‘joy, excitement or triumph’, is a collaborative and transformative early intervention program for disconnected young people, utilizing the skills and knowledge of government, community, health, education and university sectors. The program establishes disconnected youth as a shared local concern, and coordinates government and non-government agencies as well as families, communities, and businesses to cooperatively address the individual, social and environmental factors influencing our young people.
We rely on the partnerships with government, public, and private sector organisations to achieve real change in a young person’s life. We incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and strength based principles to deliver resilience and skill development training, youth support, Numeracy and Literacy, adventure based learning principles and vocational scholarships (Certificate II in Hospitality) to support young people.
Kippa-Ring QLD 4021
Project Independence
Persons with disabilities and in particular persons with an in intellectual disability are often dependent on the care provided by family in meeting their most basic needs. Considerable difficulties can be encountered when these care givers are no longer in a position to provide this level of care, whether through old age, financial hardship or other constraints. Project Independence is the first organisation of its kind in Australia where people with a disability, with preference given to those with an intellectual disability, will achieve ownership of a property, through ownership of a company share, whilst living in a supported, person centred environment that encourages independence through financial and personal growth. Project Independence offers a permanent stable environment for the life of the resident or it can be used as a stepping stone to independent living.
Deakin ACT 2600
Proserpine Youth Space
Drop in Centre for youth whilst also offering services such as referral and case management. Also provide counselling.
Proserpine QLD 4800
Prospect Community Services
Prospect is a highly-respected nonprofit, community service organisation with 30 years’ experience in delivering a range of quality programs and support services, and low-cost housing and accommodation to local individuals, families, and the community-at-large.
Prospect has four (4) key areas that make up our day-to-day operation:
1. Business Services
2. Domestic Violence & Housing Program
3. Disability & Mental Health Program
4. Family & Youth Program
These areas are responsible for providing services directly to our clients (including, individuals, families, groups, and the community).
Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation - CanCare
The Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people with cancer. Our programs include:
* CanCare Navigation – our volunteer Navigators ‘walk beside’ a person with cancer, of any type, providing companionship and helping them get the support they need, at the time they need it most;
* Research at St George Clinical School – we support critical scientific research on cancer chemo and radio-resistance, biomarkers and the development of innovative targeted and personalised treatments.
Sydney NSW 2000
Protea Place Women's Support Centre
Protea Place Women's Support Centre provides practical and professional support to women in need. We offer a centre based program 5 days per week that includes access to a hot lunch 3 days per week, wellness groups 2 days per week, showers, laundry, clothing, toiletries, food vouchers, case management, essential transport, mobile outreach, referrals and support 5 days per week. Our Welcome Home Project is designed to assist women by furnishing and decorating their homes once accommodation is secured.
All women over 18 are welcome at Protea Place. Protea Place is unable to cater for children in the space. Younger women will be assisted and referred to appropriate youth support services.
We provide support to many women experiencing homelessness, DFV, social isolation, mental health and substance abuse issues. We also provide social support to many older women who are housed but who are vulnerable and isolated.
All women are welcome at Protea Place.
Puddle Jumpers Incorporated
Puddle Jumpers is a children’s volunteer based charity. Puddle Jumpers’ mission is to work with kids who are disadvantaged and provide kids in need with access to amazing camp experiences and other activities where they are encouraged to engage in fun activities, enjoy being themselves, and overcome obstacles in their own lives.
Puddle Jumpers provides food assistance to children, families and individuals in need - approximately 1200 families per week accessing food, clothing, toiletries and other essential items.
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.