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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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Southern Community Welfare
SCW has been operating for over 22 years and delivers a range of clinical, psychological and social services to the some of the most marginalized and vulnerable children, families and adults in our community. SCW services include working with families impacted by domestic and family violence, working with children who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, youth and adults who are self harming and families experiencing homelessness to name just a few of the clients we serve.
Kirrawee NSW 2232
Southern Cross District High School
We are a district high school with students from four years old to sixteen year olds. We have a low socio-economic background of different families and we have an ICSEA in the bottom 20% of all school aged students in Western Australia.
Southern Cross Housing
Southern Cross Community Housing is a major provider of social housing to people that are financially disadvantaged. The organisation provides housing to over 5000 tenants that are located in the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Sapphire Coast Local Government Areas.
Nowra NSW 2541
Southern Cross School of Distance Education
Our school caters for a cohort of students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 12 across a range of areas from the Northern Rivers, New England, Tweed River and Coffs Coast, delivering education via a distance education model. Our students are disadvantaged educationally, socially, emotionally, economically, culturally and/or living in regional and remote places. Due to each student's personal circumstances are unable to attend a usual school setting. We aim for struggling students to attain equivalent educational standards and provide them with work readiness skills and opportunities to become active participants in their broader community post school.
Ballina NSW 2478
Southern Districts Support Association
Southern Districts Support Association is a not-for-profit community care organization based in Armadale WA.
We provide support services, to frail aged and people with a disability primarily in their own homes. We do this to help people to maintain their independence and to help them to live independently in the home and communities longer, so that they do not have to go into residential care.
We also provide transport services helping people get to medical and social appointments.
Southern Downs Regional Council
Local Government - Southern Downs, Queensland
Southern Highlands Christian Community Centre
We exists to help people in need, in crisis or isolation in our local communities.We bring a message of hope and practical support. Our food program “C3 Cares Southern Highlands” distributes fresh food and Mustard Seed Meals, wholesome meals for anyone with a need in our community, completely free!
SHCCC was established to formalize the process of assisting those in need in the Southern Highlands area.
Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre Inc.
SMRC is a community service organisation that provides extensive and essential services to refugees and migrants in Melbourne’s southeast. Our purpose is to support and empower migrants and refugees through our delivery of programs and services that are innovative, inclusive, and impactful and we are committed to the vision that migrants and refugees are enabled to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Southern Peninsula Community Support
We are an emergency relief and crisis support agency supporting people in the community suffering economic hardship, and day to day work with people experiencing mental illness, family violence, homelessness etc. Our emergency relief is delivered entirely by volunteers while we have some staff operating case work programs, a homelessness outreach program and an offsite homelessness support program, SPLaSh (Southern Peninsula Laundry and Shower program). We operate very much as a safety net for our community, providing food relief, material aid, brokerage, advocacy, negotiation and referral, as well as a lot of care and a listening ear! We generally deliver about 400-500 emergency relief sessions per month, have around 25-35 people per session accessing support through SPLaSh and we run a walk up fresh food program which around 40 people per week attend. We are a passionate and committed workforce, dedicated to social justice and equity in our community.
Southern Youth & Family Services
The Southern Youth and Family Services Association Incorporated (SYFS) was established in 1977 and is an independent, local community-based benevolent (charity) organisation in the Southern part of NSW. SYFS provides support and assistance to vulnerable, disadvantaged and homeless young people and those at risk of, disadvantage and homelessness. This support extends to the children and families of these young people.
SYFS works with the broad community in a collective effort to reduce homelessness, prevent hardship and disadvantage and to enhance the quality of life for all Australians. SYFS assists individual young people and their families to improve their living situation, to reunite them to their families, to maintain their tenancies, to learn living and social skills, to link them to education and training, to support them to reduce the barriers to employment, and to enhance their health and overall wellbeing.
SouthernCare
SouthernCare provides support and care to the most vulnerable individuals and families within the Eurobodalla Shire
Moruya NSW 2537
Southlakes Inc
We manage 6 foodbanks, 2 community cafes, 2 school breakfast clubs and Community Hair Project, we provide free haircuts for homeless and DV in 61 locations around Australia. Indigenous Hair Workshop, we travel to remote locations around Australia and teach basic hair skills. Share Your Home, we have made an app linking homeless teens and homeless families with Aussies who have a spare room, for short term free accommodation.
Southport Flexible Learning Centre
Southport Flexi is a non traditional learning environment. Often for young people who have disengaged from mainstream education. We have a cohort of predominately at risk youth. Our cohort consists of beautiful young people with a range of special needs, indigenous status and the rainbow community. Our school focuses on ensuring that these young people have a space to feel safe, seen and included.
Southport Mobile Education Program
Not for Profit Organisation that provides alternative schooling for Young People with learning challenges and trauma affected backgrounds.
Southport QLD 4215
Souths Cares
Souths Cares was established in 2006 as an independent, public benevolent institution. The Souths Cares charity has been built upon the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ long and proud history of supporting the community; in particular Aboriginal and/or Torres Islander people. It’s charter is to support disadvantaged and marginalised youth and their families through the delivery of capacity building programs addressing education, training, health and employment needs.
Southside Community Care Inc.
Southside Community Care Inc. is a Specialist Homelessness Service providing crisis supported accommodation to homeless families. Our Family Support Workers assist tenants to develop a case management plan supporting them to address the issues surrounding their homelessness. A holistic approach is taken to support families to obtain long term affordable housing which includes practical support such as transport, brokerage, food assistance, budgeting and emotional support, as well as strong advocacy within the relevant government systems including Housing, Health & Medical, Child Safety, Legal and Social (Centrelink). We manage 16 crisis accommodation properties with a small staff of 4 part time employees and a small number of dedicated volunteers.
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Spanish Community Care Association
The Spanish Community Care Association (SCCA) is a non-profit incorporated and benevolent association with DGR status, to meet the specific needs of disadvantaged, with financial issues, of senior and isolated members of the Spanish speaking community within the Sydney metropolitan area through our direct support services.
Our role in the community is aimed at providing welfare assistance, mental health care and support to our clients with particular emphasis placed on those who may be disadvantaged due to age, financial problems, physical and mental disability, language and communication barriers, isolated and/or lonely clients with limited access to social, financial and welfare support.
Waterloo NSW 2017
Spare Keys
Spare Keys is a groundbreaking charity that provides crisis accommodation, mental health support and essential technology services to Australia’s most vulnerable people. Our core focus is helping women and children who are victims of domestic violence and natural disasters.
We operate by unlocking unused resources that would otherwise go to waste, and making them available to those in need. It’s a win:win situation in which struggling women and children get crisis accommodation, computers, and leisure experiences to boost their mental health at a point of extreme adversity in their lives, and those with spare resources and unsold tickets can put them to good use.
Spare Keys funds the resources through donations, grants and fundraising efforts, and provides them directly to those in need, or through partners. Our service is literally life-changing for women and children escaping domestic violence situations and natural disasters.
Various locations around Australia
Speaking Up for You
Speaking Up for You (SUFY) is an independent Individual Advocacy organisation for people with a disability who live in Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Redlands regions. We stand beside and with vulnerable people with disability so that they can feel confident their voice is heard.
West End QLD 4101
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
A society without barriers for people with spinal cord injury and other severe physical disability. Commitment to innovation creates independence, dignity and unlimited opportunity for people living with spinal cord injury and other severe physical disability
Alstonville NSW 2477
Spinal Life Australia
In Australia one person every day sustains a traumatic and life-changing spinal cord injury.
It can cost more than $9 million to support someone after their injury. And there often isn’t enough funding to meet an individual’s needs, meaning gaps in service provision, or isolation from the community.
At Spinal Life Australia we understand physical disability, and the challenges families must cope with on a daily basis.
Our specialist therapies, support, employment and advocacy services are nationally recognised for bringing possibility back into people’s lives.
We are there from the time a person is first injured, providing useful experience, advice and guidance through our Peer Support program. That support continues during a person’s journey from hospital to home, and beyond.
We are committed to being there throughout a person’s lifetime, ensuring they can live independently, return to work, maintain social networks and live a life of quality.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Sport & Life Training LTD (SALT)
SALT is a not-for-profit mental health and wellbeing organisation that delivers high quality education sessions into sporting clubs, workplaces and schools. Our aim is to help build mentally resilient people with healthy values who provide positive influences on their teams, workmates, classmates and their broader community.
Our courses cover many different topics such as mental health and wellbeing, leadership, healthy masculinity, female empowerment, equality and respectful relationships, positive parenting, and coaching.
SALT’s sessions are interactive, non-judgemental and engaging to participants. They are based on positive psychology and the latest research from the appropriate peak bodies. SALT has developed a unique Live Quiz platform that provides anonymous real-time feedback from session participants, often unveiling serious issues that can then be addressed.
Via Zoom or in person, our presenters are passionate about creating a positive culture.
Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd
Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Co-operative Ltd (SNCC) operates: a neighbourhood centre; an out-of-school-hours child care centre; emergency food relief service; volunteer home visiting service, digital mentoring; community building social inclusion groups, activities and events.
SSI - Ashfield
SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia.
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
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.