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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
Darwin Skills Development Scheme
Darwin Skills Development Scheme, assists people with a disability, illness, injury and/or associated barriers to secure employment opportunities.
The services we provide include:
Assistance to clients:
• Pre-employment training
• Job search support
• Job placement support
• On the job support and training
Assistance to employers:
• Access to selected government approved funding
• Job design
• Job maintenance support
• Job ready candidates
• On the job employee assistance
Dawn House Incorporated
Dawn House Women's Shelter provides a safe and secure crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence in their homes or community
Daylesford Community Op Shop
We are a 100% volunteer, Nor for Profit Benevolent Charity that assists those in necessitous circumstances & financial hardship.
Days for Girls Australia Limited
We provide opportunities for women to come together to chat, discuss life, share sewing skills while sewing reusable, sustainable menstrual kits for distribution to women and girls who do not have easy access, geographically or economically, to purchase menstrual products. An education programme on menstrual health is also provided as the kits are distributed. The use of these kits enables girls to remain in school during their periods minimising interruption to their education and thus providing opportunities for gainful employment opportunities.
Various locations around Australia
DCHDE - Housing & Homelessness - Gympie
Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy assist people and families in need of a housing solution, sustaining or gaining new tenancies and referrals to supporting agencies. Most recently we are supporting people and families that have been affected by the recent weather events (floods) in February and May 2022.
DCSSDS - Child Safety Service Centre - Beenleigh
Regional Office
Beenleigh QLD 4207
DCSSDS - Ripley
Department of Child Safety, Southern Downs Centre - Ripley
DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Beaudesert
Child Safety Service Centre
Beaudesert QLD 4285
DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Cairns
Child Safety Service Centre
Cairns QLD 4870
DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Gladstone
Child Safety Service Centre
Gladstone QLD 4680
DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Labrador
Labrador Child Safety Service Centre
Labrador QLD 4215
DCYJMA - Child Safety Service Centre - Mt Gravatt
Provides support for families and children in need
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Deadly Connections Community & Justice Services Inc.
Deadly Connections positively disrupts intergenerational disadvantage, grief, loss, trauma by providing holistic, culturally responsive interventions and services to First Nations people and communities, particularly those who have been impacted by the child protection and/or justice systems.
Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation (DIYDG)
DIYDG is a youth and family focused organisation founded, designed and empowered by First Nations young people.
Our young people see, hear and feel a system that is failing to support the growth and development of their peers, their families and their wider community.
DIYDG strengthens our family unit, to ensure we continue the legacy of the leaders before us. We stand on the shoulders of giants.
Dear Dyslexic Foundation
Dear Dyslexic Foundation (DDF) is a dyslexic-led grassroots, social enterprise with charitable status. Established in 2017 it has been the leader in changing the narrative for adults with dyslexia across Australia.
Since its conception, it has given a voice to the once-voiceless by disrupting the norm and making significant contributions to this space. Our vision is to empower young people and adults with learning disabilities to reach their full potential.
The Meerkat Fund has been established in honour of our patron Victoria, who was known as the Meerkat at her schools for always popping up unannounced! The fund aims to provide financial assistance for individuals and families who cannot access vital diagnostic services and educational support. Despite dyslexia being one of the largest disability groups, it does not receive any funding, so the Meerkat Fund is committed to helping.
Various locations around Australia
Deception Bay Flexible Learning Centre
Deception Flexible Learning Centre is a school that caters to young people who are at risk and or at a disadvantage of leaving school. It provides a safe environment to continue their education, by building authentic relationships with young people and their families, supporting and celebrating the uniqueness and dignity of each young person.
Deception Bay QLD 4508
Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre
Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre is a catalyst in the community for empowering local people to achieve their goals and advocate for change on issues that impact on our people and community. We do this by supporting and providing services, activities and initiatives that include and enhances social inclusion and employment opportunities.
Deception Bay QLD 4508
Deception Bay North State School
A primary school with students that require assistance with school uniforms and supplies.
Deception Bay QLD 4508
Deepwater School Of Arts
The Hall Trust is a voluntary group of volunteers assisting our community
Defence Shed Port Adelaide
Providing support to current and ex-Serving Defence and Emergency Services personnel and their families through hands on programs that encourage health and wellbeing. We also run a small contingency fund to help people in emergencies.
Port Adelaide SA 5015
Defenders For Hope
Defenders for Hope is an Australian charity that helps people with Domestic violence, homeless and mental health.
Our programs
Starter Packs Program – Items to start a fresh house eg: kettle, toaster, Towels
Shield Packs Program – For the homeless with torch, thongs, sunscreen, go card etc
Defenders Packs Program -emergency packs for children with 3 days supply of clothes
Women or men’s packs Program- with toiletries and 3 days of clothes
Back to school packs Program-school bag, lunch box, books ,pencils etc
Mental health Defenders Box -aimed at high school students promote mental health and tolerance.
Sensory Defenders Bag Program - these are items that kids can play with that calm them down, these bags are used for Police and first responders
AND MORE
These programs will be delivered to local shelters, schools, hospitals, child safety, other organisations and our clients.
Delegate Progress Association
The Delegate Progress Association is the overarching community organisation in the Delegate area. Formed in 1970, it is run by a volunteer committee who meet once a month or more frequently if required. Over the last 46 years we have been actively involved with development of the town and recognise the need to be proactive in stimulating both social and economic development. We currently run tourism assets (accommodation, art galleries, museum) and community assets (Community Technology Centre, Delegate Arts Centre, library) and produce a monthly newsletter forwarded Australia wide.
Denmark Community Resource Centre
Since 1996, the Denmark Community Resource centre has been a meeting place for locals and a resource for everyone. The CRC employs locals, provides traineeships and exists to support the community.
Our key services are:
Room and equipment hire
Administration services
Training
Printing facilities and High-speed internet
IT support
Centrelink and some Medicare services
Connection to third party providers
Hardship Support : Food pantry, vouchers, shower and laundry facilities, some accommodation relief, gas bottle subsidy, wood delivery.
Department of Child Safety - Mackay
Child Safety Service Centre
Mackay QLD 4740
Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Brisbane
Disability Services
South Brisbane QLD 4101
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.
