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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
Accord Outreach
Supports clients who are at risk or experiencing Homelessness and/or Domestic Violence as well as supporting clients with CALD barriers.
Accordwest
Community based service which aims to provide individuals and families who may be marginalised with the opportunities and resources to be part of the community they live. This includes homelessness, community and transitional housing, prison reintegration services, out of home care, foster care and family support services including substance, reconnect, children and parenting support.
ACON Health
ACON Health provides Counselling and Care coordination services to members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people living with HIV.
Acquired Brain Injury Services
We embrace the unique needs of people with an Acquired Brain Injury and seek to be at the forefront of service provision, responding to clients’ needs to achieve equality of opportunities, empowerment and independence in all aspects of life.
ACSO - Reconnect - Traralgon
ACSO provides community based support for people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. The goal of ACSO is for clients to live productive crime free lives in their communities.
Richmond VIC 3121
ACT Corrective Services - Reintegration Unit
The Reintegration Unit is a voluntary program that supports eligible people leaving custody with their transition back into the community. We focus on each individuals needs, and provide support in five core areas:
Accommodation, Basic needs, Community connections, Financial management and Health. We assist with Various Support, including:
• Clothing for day of release, rehab or work
• A release pack including bus tickets, grocery card, toiletries, and towel etc.,
• Transport on the day of release
• Training e.g., white card, asbestos awareness,
• Food bank vouchers
• Referrals and entry support to Rehabilitation services.
ACT Down Syndrome Association
The ACT Down Syndrome Association is a self help organisation formed in 1987 by a group of interested parents with a vision to form a resourceful, supportive and beneficial association for members with Down syndrome and their families living in the ACT and surrounding regions.
The core focus of the Association is to support families with a member who has Down syndrome, promote improvements in the quality of life in people with Down syndrome, and to stimulate within the wider community an awareness of the abilities and needs of people with Down syndrome.
Act for Kids - ASC Townsville
Assessment and Service Connect partners with families who are involved in an open investigation with Child Safety, to inform a family-focused assessment while providing support to increase safety and well-being and reduce the need for ongoing Child Safety intervention.
Douglas QLD 4354
Act for Kids - Assessment and Service Connect
Act for Kids is an Australian not for-profit organisation providing professional therapy and support services for children and their families, operating independently of any government. In the Brisbane region, ASC is delivered by Act for Kids.
The purpose of our engagement is to understand your family’s strengths and needs in order to help keep your family together.
Pallara QLD 4110
Act for Kids - BNIFS
Brisbane North Intensive Family Support Program
Kedron QLD 4031
Act for Kids - BNIFS - West Burleigh
Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.
Act for Kids operates over 26 centres with a team of over 400 staff from Adelaide all the way up to the Cape York Peninsula. Our services have expanded to include integrated therapy, support for vulnerable families, special workshops to empower kids and safe houses in remote Aboriginal communities.
Labrador QLD 4215
Act for Kids - ISP
The Act for Kids ISP Program works in partnership with the Department of Child Safety and other child protection services to provide holistic trauma-informed support to children in the child protection system.
Wooloowin QLD 4030
Act for Kids - Mackay
Family and Child Connect
Family and Child Connect can help with a range of family and parenting challenges. We’ll talk with you about your situation and work out the type of support you might find helpful.
We can connect you to local services that can help with:
managing your child’s behaviour (e.g. skipping school, running away from home, homework, tantrums)
building better family relationships
stopping any violence at home
budgeting and managing money
alcohol, drug or gambling problems
housing, health care or access to other community or government services.
You can use this service as often as you need. There is no limit and no cost.
Every family is different so when you speak with us you will get advice and support specific to your situation.
Mackay QLD 4740
Act for Kids - Maryborough
Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.
Maryborough QLD 4650
Act for Kids - Rockhampton
Our Purpose
To prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
Our Vision
All kids have a safe and happy childhood, free from abuse and neglect.
Our Values
We are a professional, ethical team who is caring, courageous and collaborative.
The Intensive Family Support program (IFS) is provided in Rockhampton. IFS services are tailored for families that have multiple and complex needs. We can help with:
- addressing issues such as domestic violence, mental health and substance misuse
- developing stronger life skills such as setting routines, budgeting and managing the household
- parenting support and strategies to build positive family relationships
- managing stress to cope with daily pressures
- providing child health and wellbeing resources
- linking clients into services that support child development
- connecting clients with local services, playgroups and other social networks
- supporting families with their cultural needs
- anything else clients are worried about
Berserker QLD 4701
ACT Grow Residential Rehabilitation
The ACT Grow house provides dual diagnosis residential rehabilitation for up to five people at a time.
ACT Human Rights Commission
The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT.
The Commission:
- Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.
- Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
- Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
- Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
- Advocates for and supports victims of crime.
ACT Together
ACT Together is a consortium created to provide quality services for children and young people in out-of-home care in the ACT. The requirements for children, young people and their carers varies due to the age groups: new born to 18 year old. Children and young people come from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Active Refugee & Migrant Integration in Australia (ARMIA)
ARMIA aims to develop strategies and activities that will empower refugees and migrants to take their rightful, acknowledged and supported place in the Australian society, combat social isolation, especially in South East Queensland.
Sunnybank QLD 4109
Actors' & Entertainers' Benevolent Fund of Qld Inc.
The ABD QLD support professional performing arts workers in times of crisis.
Our Vision
Where Queensland performing arts professionals turn when in crisis or in need.
Mission Statement
To assist performing arts professionals experiencing hardship.
Actscare Limited
Provides 30+ tonnes of food to persons in need per week
Provides housing for marginalised persons with mental health, disabilities and disengaged persons
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Adavale Lane Community Centre Incorporated
This organisation is a community Hall which is situated near Northparkes Mines in the Central West Region of NSW. The Hall is used for various meetings including Landcare, Northparkes Mines Neighbours meetings and the Rural Fire Service, which is in the process of building a shed to house the Coragery fire Truck on our premises. The hall is also used for social functions and gathers members from surrounding properties and the neighbouring towns of Parkes, Trundle, Bruie Plains and Peak Hill. Social Functions include gatherings for Xmas Parties, Camp Oven nights and BBQs.
Goonumbla NSW 2870
Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice
Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) in Manly. A state-wide unit providing respite, symptom management and end-of-life care to young people aged 15-24 years old with a life limiting illness across NSW. This support extends to their families/carers with accommodation, counselling and bereavement support. AYAH also supports families with post-death care of a young person with life limiting illness.
ADRA Community Pantry Townsville
We operate every Friday from our church hall where clients on concession cards or those who are struggling financially can come and be registered and receive a food parcel consisting of basic pantry items, fresh produce as it is available and bread. As well as the Friday operation, we deliver food hampers to those unable to attend or who are in emergency situations. Each week we distribute between 80 and 100 boxes. Our food is sourced from a number of supermarkets, small businesses and Food Relief NQ. We rely heavily on donations of food and money as we receive only modest support from other sources. Although much of the food is donated, a significant amount is also purchased in order to keep a good balance of staples in the hampers. Since virus restrictions were enforced, our Friday operation has been changed. Now we pre-pack boxes and deliver to clients in the car park. This ensures minimal contact between clients and volunteers. We have 28 staff all of whom are volunteers.
Various locations around Australia
ADRA Victoria
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
ADRA Australia works as part of the global ADRA network. Through this network, our reach extends into more than 130 countries. We work with communities in Australia and overseas to help them to lift themselves out of poverty, creating a brighter future.
Wahroonga NSW 2076
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.