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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
Somerset Regional Council
Somerset Regional Council is dedicated to improving the health and physical activity levels of the community. A number of regular Active and Healthy programs are promoted or provided, as well as services and information resources to local sporting clubs to assist them with developing and improving their services.
Esk QLD 4312
Somerset Villas Community Care Unit - RBWH
Somerset Villas is an Extended Treatment and Rehabilitation Facility which provides recovery based services to individuals who experience mental illness and require 24-hour clinical support within a community residential setting. The focus of this service is to enable residents to develop the skills required for independent living, with an emphasis on both skill development and community integration.
Windsor QLD 4030
Sonder
Helping people to improve their wellbeing and live better lives.
Our diverse team provides support with mental health, alcohol and drug concerns, chronic disease management and employment.
Marion SA 5043
Sons Arise Ministries
We are a church, and registered as a Not For Profit organisation. We provide practical help to people whether they are members of our church or not.
https://www.facebook.com/sonsariseministries/
Soundfair
Helps people who low-income and need hearing aids or hearing healthcare.
Soundfair is a non-profit committed to hearing equality. For more than 85 years, we have worked to eliminate the social and emotional impact of Victorians living with hearing conditions. Today, we’re proud to continue our work by engaging with people, delivering innovative experiences, serving our community and being a catalyst for change
Soupzon Through Grace Inc.
Public Benevolent charity feeding the homeless and those vulnerable in the community with free meals and distribution of donated groceries
South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA)
We’re a community of South Australians working to advocate, inform and educate for a LGBTIQA+ inclusive, healthy and safe South Australia.
At the South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA), we’re working to:
- advocate for decision-makers to make changes to improve LGBTIQA+ health and rights
- create spaces and opportunities for LGBTIQA+ communities to discuss issues that matter to us
- educate the broader South Australian community about the importance of LGBTIQA+ health and rights.
Various locations around Australia
South Burnett CTC
South Burnett CTC (CTC) is a not for profit charitable organisation providing support to families, young people, people with disabilities, foster carers and people affected by domestic violence and/or mental health. We provide support across the South Burnett region working alongside those most in need.
Kingaroy QLD 4610
South Burnett Support Alliance Inc
We provide support to the homeless, lonely and vulnerable in the South Burnett through providing meals, goods and connecting them with support agencies that may be able to help them. Our goal is to create a drop-in centre, in which these people can find company, comfort and support in a safe environment, without long bureaucratic procedures.
Kingaroy QLD 4610
South Coastal Babbingur Mia
We are an outreach Aboriginal Health Service in Rockingham servicing the rockingham and kwinana area. Visiting Midwife offering maternal care, Child health nurse, Aboriginal health practitioners, AOD mental health workers.
Rockingham WA 6168
South Coastal Health and Community Services
Community health services including, mental health services, clinical health services, parenting support etc.
South Eastern Community Connect
South Eastern Community Connect contributes significantly in supporting the community through organizing and facilitating programs which are in line with its values of fostering independence, belonging and wellbeing for the community. At present, the team at South Eastern Community Connect provide aged and reablement services, family services, and opportunities for education and social recreation.
The SECC Hub in Mascot offers a variety of Community Programs, has Playgroups for 0-5year old's, a Toy Library and Education and Skills Training for Parents.
We offer Case Management to the following groups:
- Domestic and Family Violence Survivors
- Parents and their children (0-8years)
- Young People (12-25years) and their families
We also have The Peoples Pantry which supports individuals and families who are doing it tough with food hampers and other essential items.
South Gippsland Shire Council
Local Government providing services to South Gippsland residents and visitors.
Leongatha North VIC 3953
South Lake Ottey Family & Neighbourhood Centre
Community Centre offering activities, workshops including weekly Emergency Relief Service, community breakfast, advocacy and referrals.
https://otteycentre.org/
South Lake WA 6164
South Port Community Housing Group
The Youth Housing Support Program provides support to 15 - 25 yr olds who are homeless or at risk of homlessness via case management processes.
South Melbourne VIC 3205
South Shepparton Community Centre
The Centre is a Neighbourhood House at 11 Service St Shepparton
South Thornlie Primary School
South Thornlie Primary School uses OnPsych Psychology services within our school for student and family counselling.
South West Aboriginal Medical Service
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a Noongar Community Controlled Health Organisation, founded on the principles of self determination, empowerment and freedom of choice.
South West Autism Network Inc. (SWAN)
SWAN is a small, not for profit charity based in Busselton and servicing the south west region of WA. We provide information, resources, support, referral and advocacy to children, teens and adults with autism and their families. We also provide social and friendship skill development group programs for children and youth with autism, facilitated by psychologists with volunteer mentors.
Carey Park WA 6230
South West Counselling Inc.
South West Counselling (SWCI) is a not for profit community based organisation providing quality, confidential and affordable counselling services to the South West Community of West Australia. Our purpose is to enhance the well being and safety of individuals, families and children.
South West Womens Health and Information Centre
Provide services to women of all ages in the South West. Cervical screening, Counselling, Health education, Unplanned pregnancy testing and referral pathways., Wellness life coaching.
Run workshops and groups at the center and throughout the Southwest.
Partner in supporting parents in Perinatal anxiety and depression.
South Western Sydney Local Health Network [SWSLHD] - Youth Health
Provide counselling, nurse, doctor and group health promotion programs for young people 12 to 24 living in SWSLHD. There are 3 Youth Health Services across the district, Bankstown, Fairfield and Campbelltown.
Carramar NSW 2163
Southcare Inc
A not for profit organisation based in Manning and has been providing caring services to residents of the City of South Perth since 1982. Services include financial counselling, emergency relief, aboriginal family support and aged care.
Manning WA 6152
Southern Aboriginal Corporation
SAC’s mission is to provide effective representation and resource delivery for Indigenous people on issues of health, housing, recreation, employment, education and training whilst promoting Noongar social and cultural values in the Great Southern and South-West regions of Western Australia.
Southern Agcare Inc
Southern Agcare is a community run, free, mobile, professional counselling and support service for rural people in the southern regions of Western Australia offering
Free Counselling – individual & Family
Support
Community Education
Promotion of positive mental health
Aboriginal Counselling & Support
Emergency Relief- Dependent on funding.
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.