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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
The Salvation Army - Doorways Wollongong
The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.
Wollongong NSW 2500
The Salvation Army - Fairfield West
The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.
Fairfield NSW 2165
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/wfcc/fairfield-city-corps/
The Salvation Army - Fairhaven (Gold Coast Recovery Services)
salvation army residential centre for drug and alcohol detox and recovery programme for both men and women
Eagle Heights QLD 4271
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/queensland/rgch/gold-coast-recovery-services-centre-fairhaven-/
The Salvation Army - Families Supported Accommodation Brisbane North
The Salvation Army service for families experiencing homelessness
The Salvation Army - Family Accommodation Program
Family Accommodation Program
Providing safe, stable and supported accommodation for up to 24 months, for families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This program is based on an outreach model, providing minimum of monthly home visits to families engaged in the program. The families are engaged in intensive case management, aimed to identify and address issues contributing to their homelessness experience and support positive change.
Each family is provided with;
- Intensive case management
- Psycho-social support
- Personal development programs
- Support with education, training and employment
- Referrals, advocacy and information
The Family Accommodation Program works in partnership with Salvation Army Housing to provide affordable accommodation within Balga and surrounding suburbs for a up to 24 months.
Upon entering the program, families are provided with weekly home visits to support the family to settle into their new community.
The Salvation Army - First Floor Program
Family inclusive Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health Service, providing individual counselling, support groups and community education.
Port Kembla NSW 2505
The Salvation Army - First Response Team - Caboolture
Support for people currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness to exit homelessness
The Salvation Army - First Response Team - Spring Hill
FRT work alongside individuals whom are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless to work towards obtaining long term housing. We provide in person and over the phone support to our participants.
The Salvation Army - Foster House
Homelessness services providing accommodation to vulnerable men, women and children
Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Salvation Army - Goodna
We aim to provide a variety of meaningful pathways through which every member of our community can experience freedom whether in the physical, emotional, social, or spiritual aspects of their life. Our community centre has a range of Salvation Army services including Salvos Legal Humanitarian, alternative education programs, traineeships, volunteering opportunities and individual support including case management, homelessness and accommodation enquries and welfare/emergency relief.
Goodna QLD 4300
The Salvation Army - Goulburn
A division of the Salvation Army that assists clients within the local community and outlying areas, who are in financial distress.
Hamilton NSW 2303
The Salvation Army - Griffith
We are a church that cares for the disadvantaged and needy. We operate a crisis accommodation and food bank that caters for many farm workers and migrants.
Griffith NSW 2680
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/agtf/griffith-family-store/
The Salvation Army - Homeless Service Murrumbidgee
We provide access to Crisis Accommodation for Men, Women, and families, as well as women & Children, fleeing DV across Griffith & Leeton, and outreach services to Narrandera & West Wyalong, and all communities in between. We provide Case Management, Early Intervention, Rapid Rehousing and much more.
The Salvation Army - Homelessness Service Bunbury
Emergency accommodation for Families in crisis.
Information, referral and advice around accommodation issues.
Assist individuals and families into secure accommodation, with ongoing supports in helping them maintain their tenancy.
Provide a safe space for homeless clients, with showers & laundry service for those that require it.
Hot meals and refreshments on-site. Toiletry bags provided when in stock.
Bunbury WA 6230
The Salvation Army - Inala
The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.
The Salvation Army - Ipswich Corp
Where ever there is hardship or injustice Salvos will live, love and fight alongside others to transform Australia one life at a time
Ipswich QLD 4305
The Salvation Army - Katherine Doorways Hub
Katherine Doorways Hub ("The Hub") is a drop-in centre and community space supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, or at-risk of homelessness, or are "rough sleepers".
The Hub provides a safe space for clients to seek respite, shelter and access dignity services, such as showers, washing machines and dryers. It is also a space where our clients have access to support services responding to their needs.
Katherine NT 0850
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/northern-territory/ny17/katherine-corps
The Salvation Army - Lifehouse
The Salvation Army Australia is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. We’re involved in national issues while also bringing hope to people who may be experiencing hardship or injustice.
Since our foundations in nineteenth century London, we express our faith in charitable work to provide both the spiritual and the social support. We believe that with one hand we reach out to God and with the other we reach out to the world.
As both a church and charity, we can preach and speak about justice, compassion, and other issues that support the welfare of others and see them as a whole person – body, mind and spirit.
Carole Park QLD 4300
The Salvation Army - Liverpool
Emergency Relief, food hampers, Gift Cards, Financial Counselling, Food Service, Case Management.
The Salvation Army - Mandurah
Community Support Services, Emergency relief, Case management, financial counselling, advocacy and support.
Greenfields WA 6210
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/western-australia/w063/mandurah-corps/
The Salvation Army - McCombe House
We work with homeless women and children, and women and children escaping domestic violence in Hobart.
McCombe House provides supported emergency accommodation for single women and women with children escaping domestic violence and homelessness. McCombe House is a 6 – 8 week safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children from all cultures and backgrounds.
Various locations around Australia
E mccombe.house@salvationarmy.org.au
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/tasmania/social-support-services/domestic-violence/
The Salvation Army - Merri-bek
The Salvation Army Merri-bek works with members of the community in need providing practical and financial support, along with many other services.
Coburg North VIC 3058
The Salvation Army - Mobile Support
Outreach based support for people in the community in areas such as housing support and advocacy, community engagement, accessing health services, tenancy and living skills, budgeting and goal setting, linking with legal and financial services.
The Salvation Army - Moree
The Salvation Army Moree provides financial and material assistance for people accessing support in times of need. This includes emergency relief for basic needs, access to Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) and No Interest Loans (NILS).
The Salvation Army - Oasis Youth Support Network Surry Hills
Oasis Youth Support Network in Surry Hills, works with vulnerable young people between 12-24 and has a range of different programs on offer. This includes housing (crisis and transitional accommodation), Outreach case management, counselling and group programs, therapeutics (psychologists, street media program) and chaplaincy.
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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.
