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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
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
Local Government.
Yass High School
Yass High School is the largest member of the Binit Binit Community of Public Schools, a group of schools committed to working together to provide the best possible education for all students.
Through partnerships with local businesses and organisations, we are working to improve our local community and support the growth of our students as active community members.
Yass NSW 2582
Yass Public School
Yass Public School. We run a breakfast club which supports children who don't have breakfast , recess and lunch
Yass NSW 2582
Y-Care
The Space North Lakes is a Youth Space for young people to seek help, connect, create and flourish. We are a community centre with a school for young people that have disengaged from mainstream schooling imbedded.
Mango Hill QLD 4509
Yea Community House
For the Yea Community House to be a focal resource for the Yea district, delivering activities and services that support and inspire, in an atmosphere where people enjoy taking part.
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation
Yeddung Mura works with marginalised and vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Whilst also delivering services to the ACT Aboriginal community since 2008 and prison services since 2014.
Fadden ACT 2904
YellowBridge Qld
We are a local, independent and not-for-profit organisation based in Toowoomba, Queensland. Each year we help hundreds of people access housing, disability support, youth and home services so they can lead independent and rewarding lives.
Yemaya Women's Support Service
We are a specialist family violence service providing medium to long-term counselling and support to women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic/family violence.
We provide a range of services including, one-on-one counselling and support, group programs, information, and referral. An important part of our work is to raise community awareness for Domestic Violence. We believe when people live without violence, everyone has the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Yeppoon State High School
Yeppoon State High School (YSHS) is a government school with a student population of 1061. YSHS's Wellbeing Team would like to be able to provide additional support to families in need.
Yeronga State High School
We are a high school where majority of the population are refugees. We support young refugee women who are either pregnant or parenting at high school. A lot of these women are high risk and are having to live independently.
Yeronga QLD 4104
Yerrabi Yurwang Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation
Yerrabi provides wholistic services and support to Aboriginal child and families in Canberra.
YFS Ltd - Jimboomba
YFS is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of services to the people of Logan and beyond. We cater to people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or need assistance to meet the challenges of our complex society.
Jimboomba QLD 4280
YFS Ltd - Next Step Plus
Next step plus is a service supporting at risk young people who have had a care experience to transition to Independence and build on life skills. These clients experience domestic violence, homelessness or are at risk of homelessness among other factors.
Slacks Creek QLD 4127
YFS Ltd - Slacks Creek
YFS is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a range of services to the people of Logan and beyond.
We cater to people who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or need assistance to meet the challenges of our complex society.
Slacks Creek QLD 4127
Yiramalay Studio School
Yiramalay Studio School is a partnership between the Bunuba People and Studio Schools of Australia, and is located on Bunuba country, approximately 80km North of Fitzroy Crossing.
Residential on-country
Learning at Yiramalay Studio School happens from eyes open to eyes shut.
To this end, every member of staff at Yiramalay is considered a member of the teaching staff; everyone has a role to play in facilitating opportunities for learning.
Hands-on learning
The unique context of Yiramalay Studio School provides a wide range of opportunities for students to engage with learning beyond the traditional classroom walls on site and with local community groups and businesses.
Two-way learning
Each Studio School has a partner school, creating opportunities for partner school students to spend time on country learning from their Indigenous friends, and Indigenous students experiencing time living and learning in Melbourne.
Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765
Yirara College of the Finke River Mission
Remote Indigenous Student Boarding School
Alice Springs NT 0870
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop
YIRS One Stop Youth Shop is a local youth support service which supports young people between 8 – 21 years who may need information, support, advice or assistance around something or anything that is of concern.
The team at YIRS also work with families, friends or anyone who is involved in the young person’s life.
Mackay QLD 4740
YiSSA Stayover - Yilli Rreung
YiSSA is a short-stay accommodation program located at 55 Batten Road, Marrara NT.
YiSSA offers accommodation for those who may be at risk of homelessness, seeking housing or those visiting from remote communities. We are partner-shipped with Mission Australia who run the homelessness program, providing further support for those seeking long term accommodation and more.
Yiyili Aboriginal Community School
Yiyili is a small remote Aboriginal community located in the upper to the mid-Kimberly region of Western Australia. Yiyili has an independent school that caters to most of the community's needs as well as by acting as the contact for all external support networks/agencies.
Halls Creek WA 6770
YMCA Cannon Hill Community Centre
We are a Community and Neighbourhood Centre and provide services and supports for all ages and abilities. Our Centre is a safe place where everyone is welcome. Our community services and supports include:
Emergency relief and crisis support - food parcels, clothing, toiletries, blanket, financial assistance with payment of bills, petrol vouchers, prescription medication.
Information and Referral - we link people into other services within the community such as housing, domestic violence and counselling.
Community events and social groups - we hold community events and run social groups to help reduce social isolation and promote connections within the community.
Programs - we run free programs such as a JP service, computer lessons and cooking classes.
We help to create thriving communities and advocate for social justice and human rights for vulnerable members of the community.
Cannon Hill QLD 4170
YMCA Ipswich Senior Campus / Community Centre
Y Schools Queensland provides adjusted educational programs for secondary students who would benefit from an alternative learning environment and a high degree of wrap around well-being support.
Y Schools Queensland focuses on taking the time to provide individualised support for students. Although each campus is based on the same core values, philosophies and frameworks, each individual community requires its own contextualised approach to effectively cater for the unique needs of local environments, cultures, demographics, and employment demands.
YMCA NSW - Cooma
The Cooma Youth Hub, located in the heart of Cooma, is a drop-in youth centre for young people aged 12 to 17. It offers a safe and friendly environment for young people to hang out in and is open four days a week.
Cooma NSW 2630
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.