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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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Treasure Boxes Inc

Treasure Boxes provides vital essentials, nursery equipment including cots, prams and strollers, infant care items, nappies, clothing and toys to newborns, babies and children living in severe disadvantage.

Tregear Public School

Tregear Public School focuses on providing quality care and education for the children and families of our community.

Trek Learning Centre

Trek Learning Centre is a therapeutic trauma-informed not-for-profit that supports vulnerable young people who are disengaged from education, work and community. Children are aged between 8 and 19 and after often disadvantaged due to developmental trauma, poverty, disability, substance abuse, poor mental health, family breakdown or homelessness. The farm-based program is designed to increase young people's capacity to experience success in learning, work, and community environments. Trek Learning Centre aims to build equity and access for children and young people who are managing complex barriers, who often have limited voice or autonomy in their own situation. Our programs consist of therapeutic on-site work, support coordination, and ongoing scaffolded next-step opportunties, in order to facilitate growth, empowerment, and change.

Various locations around Australia

T +61 3 97521517

E admin@treklearningcentre.org

W treklearningcentre.org/

Tresillian QEII Family Centre

Early parenting residential support for families with children under 3 years of age.

Trojan's Trek Foundation Ltd

Peer support interventions to assist service and ex-service personnel, adversely affected by their service.

The objectives of the trek are to develop in the participants through joint and individual challenge:
• an understanding of how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour
• exposure to various strategies which will bring about positive change
• suggested individual responses which are effective in achieving the aim, and
• enhance self esteem

Adelaide SA 5000

W trojanstrek.com

Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House Inc

Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House is a community organisation that provides social, educational and recreational activities. Our main goal is to provide services, programs and support in line with community needs.

Trundle Central School

School in drought affected regional NSW

Trusted Support Coordination

We will assist you to build the skills you need to understand, implement and make full use of your NDIS plan. Our Trusted Support Coordinator will work with you to access the right mix of supports to increase your capacity to maintain relationships, manage service delivery tasks, live more independently and be included in your community.

Our Trusted Support Coordinator will support you to understand and implement the funded supports in your NDIS plan and connect you with community, mainstream and other government services. We will focus on supporting you to build skills and direct your life as well as connecting you to providers.

Our Trusted Support Coordinator will assist you to negotiate with providers for the services you want at a reasonable cost to get the most from your plan.

Tuggeranong Child and Family Centre

The early years of a child’s life sets the foundation for their future health, development and learning. The Child and Family Centres are a one-stop-shop for supporting families during this important time. The Centres are staffed by highly skilled, experienced and qualified practitioners with social work, psychology, specialised nursing or other health, welfare and education qualifications. The staff at the Centres work to deliver a range of support programs and services to assist parents and young children (pre-birth to 8 years; however selected services can be offered to children up to 12 years of age).

Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club

Community club based in Tuggeranong, Canberra. Formed in 1991. Run by a volunteer Board and Committee with over 100 local members. Tuggeranong Vikings support our members and the local community. We are seeking support from GIVIT for regional attendees wanting to attend the NSW Country Regional Swim meet taking place in Canberra. This event will bring together 500 families from regional NSW with many of these being from fire affected towns. For many of these families attending this event will provide an escape from the local challenges and allow their children to have a normal experience. We are seeking assistance for the families in food, fuel and clothing vouchers

Tully Support Centre Inc.

Social and support services

Tumbarumba Community Church

Provide chaplaincy support and agency referral across the Fire affected regions of the Snowy Valleys Council

Tumbarumba High School

Tumbarumba High School is a NSW public school and has a student population of approximately 190 students and is located in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Tumbarumba is a relatively isolated rural high school that services the secondary education needs of Tumbarumba and various outlying communities, including Laurel Hill, Rosewood, Tooma and Humula. The local economy is underpinned by the timber, viticulture, agriculture and tourism industries.

Tumut Community Church

Provide help to vulnerable people in our local community including food, transport, and housing.

Tumut NSW 2720

W tumutcc.org

Tumut Regional Family Services Inc

Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) & DFV, Coo-ee Cottage- Aboriginal Family Safety and Well-being Program, Brighter Futures - Targeted Intervention Program working with vulnerable families.

TurningPoint Church - The Basement Food Hub

The Basement Food Hub is a not-for-profit Organization that specializes in providing food hampers, support services, referrals, financial counselling, special family activities and so much more to the people of Lilydale and the surrounding community. We are blessed to be able to give fresh fruit, vegetables, frozen meat and ready made meals, as well as grocery items to those who may be doing it tough.

Twenty10 incorporating GLCS NSW

We are a community based, non profit state wide organisation. We provide support services to people of all ages of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities. Twenty10 is a free and confidential service and includes counselling, case management, drop in program, accomodation and groups and projects. We also provide information, referral and community education for service providers, schools and families/carers.

Chippendale NSW 2008

E info@twenty10.org.au

W twenty10.org.au

Twin Rivers Community Centre

Twin Rivers Centre is a community based organisation that helps people within the local area of Eagleby, Beenleigh and Logan primarily. As a centre we have a food co-op where people can buy reduced price groceries. We have a cafe that serves coffee and food. And we have a full administration area. Within these areas our Careers and Families Department manage several traineeships and volunteers. We run SQW courses for the long term unemployed where we have a lot of wrap around support in place to help underprivileged people find work and better support themselves and their family. We are a not for profit organisation whose goal is to bring hope to the community. We also have a church on site which belongs to the Australian Christian Church movement (ACC).

Eagleby QLD 4207

W twinrivers.org.au

Tyers Lightning Soccer Club

Local community soccer club that is run by volunteers. We support both children and adults to compete in local soccer games. We are often approached by members who are struggling financially or have other issues such as family violence occurring at home.
We provide free meals to members if required and also provide a boot swap for players.
As a community club in a small town we are cut off from town once or twice a year due to floods and regularly have power outages. In these circumstances we open our change rooms for community to use showers and we provide meals.

Various locations around Australia

T 0498766888

E jenny.svoboda@me.com

W tlsc.majestri.com.au

Tzu Chi Foundation - Melbourne

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is known for short as the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi). We are an international humanitarian, and non-government organization (NGO) that originated in Taiwan with over 10 million members worldwide throughout 57 countries and operated by a worldwide network of volunteers and employees. We have been awarded special consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. The Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun in 1966 as a Buddhist humanitarian organization and has several sub-organizations, such as the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) and the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. Tzu Chi volunteers are mostly recognizable worldwide by the blue and white uniforms. The foundation's work includes free medical services, disaster relief and environmental work such as recycling of which we have over ten thousand stations worldwide.

Box Hill VIC 3128

T 0398971668

W tzuchi.org.au

Tzu Chi Foundation - Runcorn

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation is known for short as the Tzu Chi Foundation (Tzu Chi). We are an international humanitarian, and non-government organization (NGO) that originated in Taiwan with over 10 million members worldwide throughout 57 countries and operated by a worldwide network of volunteers and employees. We have been awarded special consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. The Foundation was founded by Master Cheng Yen, a Taiwanese Buddhist nun in 1966 as a Buddhist humanitarian organization and has several sub-organizations, such as the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) and the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association. Tzu Chi volunteers are mostly recognizable worldwide by the blue and white uniforms. The foundation's work includes free medical services, disaster relief and environmental work such as recycling of which we have over ten thousand stations worldwide.

Salisbury QLD 4107

W tzuchi.org.au

UC High School Kaleen

Youth Support Worker
being able to assist students with there needs in times of crisis, resources, supplies.

UCA - Indooroopilly

Indooroopilly Uniting Church - Supporting asylum seeker and refugees and other needy members of the community

Indooroopilly QLD 4068

W indooroopillyuc.org.au/

UCA - The Wayside Chapel

The Wayside Chapel’s Community Services Centre provides those living on or about the streets of Kings Cross with access to facilities necessary to maintain a basic standard of personal health and hygiene. It also provides information, referrals and advocacy to those needing further support with presenting issues including homelessness, mental health and alcohol and other drugs.

Potts Point NSW 2011

W thewaysidechapel.com

UCA Dayboro Uniting Church

In times of community disasters (fires/floods etc) and personal / family challenges (economic hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, illness, loneliness etc) the Dayboro Uniting Church provides people with emergency relief via food parcels, clothing, emotional support, friendship, and counselling using various fundraising methods such as donations, regular cake/craft/bric-a-brac sales, and concerts.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

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.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

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.

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