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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
Domestic Violence Service Management - Wilcannia Safe House
Domestic Violence NSW Service Management (DVSM) is a registered charity which aims to prevent and to provide support for people escaping/experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness.
DVSM provides support services in an urban context (Inner Sydney), in a suburban context (Western Sydney) and in remote rural NSW (Wilcannia). DVSM also provides professional services (Insight Exchange) to build capacity and share learning about domestic and family violence within the Community Services sector and more broadly with the wider ecosystem of corporations, organisations, institutions, online and local communities.
Dominion Grace Ministries - Motivated4Christ Women's Group
We provide support for communities in need eg. drought affected areas and also spiritual guidance to those who are in interested.
Wattle Grove NSW 2173
Donations in Kind Inc
To enable Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Districts to assist disadvantaged communities and individuals through humanitarian aid projects
Donnybrook Balingup Shire
Local Government
Doonside High School
We are a high school in western Sydney with a ICSEA of 907. Our school has a high proportion of First Nations, students with a disability and students from non English speaking background. We run a wide range of wellbeing programs to support the holistic wellbeing of students facing social disadvantage.
Doors Wide Open
Doors Wide Open offers compassionate caring peer-led support, walking alongside individuals and families impacted by methamphetamine and other drugs and related chronic life challenges.
Doors Wide Open aims to foster recovery by providing personal, social, and pragmatic support through a peer-led service model, connecting with other agencies and networking for the benefit of service users and the broader community.
Doorways Case Work Salvation Army Townsville
Doorways is a program that is run by the Salvation Army, Australia wide, that primarily journeys with community members to overcome hardship in their lives and build resources and capacity towards independence.
Aitkenvale QLD 4814
W salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/our-services/doorways-and-emergency-relief/
Downs & West Community Support
DWCS is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity. If offers encouragement and practical support to people in rural and remote areas of QLD who are affected by destructive climatic conditions and matters beyond their control.
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Dr Steve Burroughs Foundation
Dr Steve Burroughs Foundation Aims and Objectives
An awareness
a. To promote understanding of struggling indigenous people within remote Australian communities
b. To advance the care of indigenous people within remote Australia communities
c. To organise events and activities to generate income for the cause.
d. To facilitate the purchase, development and management of products for the use in training and facilitating Human Sustainability within remote indigenous communities.
A multicultural training service
a. To create employment opportunities by giving training to indigenous communities and provide efficiencies in basic skills leading to
b. To promote work in remote indigenous communities to assist the education of poor people.
c. In the interests of public health, to educate people about Well-Being fostering Human Sustainability e.g. women and Children safety in the remote regions of Australia.
d. To carry out these activities in remote indigenous communities.
Drake Village Resource Centre Inc
A community hub offering a range of services and support to locals.
Drake is a small rural village & the DVRC has supported the local community with assisting in programes to help with the ongoing mental stress from fires and drought. Having a coffee outlet helps with the social needs in our small community. The DVRC is run by volunteers, we continue to work and support the local Hall.
Dream Centre Perth
Dream Centre Perth is a local Charity that empowers community engagement to give love, dignity and care for people doing it tough on the streets of Perth.
Our Mission is to Find a Need and Fill it, and Find a Hurt and Heal it.
Our main program at the moment is called Walk the Beat.
This is our regular community engagement walk that occurs on the first Saturday +the third Saturday of every month, to help those experiencing homelessness.
During Walk-the-Beat, we give food, coffee vouchers, bottled water and swags provided by our generous sponsors. We also provide basic first aid care if required by those who have first aid training.
We meet at a set point, get into teams, receive some training and then head off in different planned routes in Northbridge and through the City CBD areas to assist those that are experiencing homelessness.
Alexander Heights WA 6064
DreambuildersCare
Low-Cost Supermarket & Op-Shop
Emergency Relief Food
Community meals Cafe - Free Meals 4-nights a week
Midland WA 6056
Dress for Success Hobart
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success Perth
We are a charity with a mission to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing them with professional work attire, a personalised styling service, mentoring and a suite of career skills. We are in the business of building confidence so women can move forward in their career/life journey.
Subiaco WA 6008
Dress for Success South East Melbourne
DFSSSEM provide personalised styling of appropriate clothing for interviews, coaching in interview presentation and development workshops to increase personal preparedness and confidence after a long period of absence from the workplace or no work experience. We now cater for Men, and the Transgender community, plus a specialised digital literacy program for over 45's.
Frankston VIC 3199
Dress for Success Sydney
Dress for Success Sydney is a registered charity that improves the employability of women in need in NSW by providing, free of charge, professional clothing, a network of support and the career development tools to help women achieve self-sufficiency.
Marrickville NSW 2204
Drug and Alcohol Services Australia Ltd
Our services include, Sobering Up Shelter, Methamphetamine Outreach, Case management, harm minimisation sessions and ongoing support for COMMIT Court bail and parole clients who are heavy alcohol or drug users; a Therapeutic Community offering non-medical detox leading into a longer-term 20 bed residential program, Transitional After Care and Independent Living Program.
Alice Springs NT 0870
Drug ARM - Brisbane South
Drug ARM is a specialist not-for-profit, non-government organisation that supports people, families and communities to achieve positive transformation through awareness, rehabilitation and management.
Drummond Memorial Public School
Drummond Memorial Public School has a student enrollment of 186 students. Our demographic is approximately 33% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 33% English as an additional language or dialect. Of this 33% most of our these students are Ezidi refugees who ave fled from ISIS in Iraq and suffer from severe trauma related to their time under occupation. Our school is predominantly low socio-economic and as a result our school runs breakfast club and lunch club each day. We provide uniforms to many students and find as many ways as we can to subsidise things like camps, school equipment, uniforms and excurions. We are home to a special needs unit for students with autism, a tutorial centre for students repeatedly suspended from other schools and a unit called the Karayuna Centre which runs a program to get students back on track and ready to rejoin their own school in a positive and effective way.
Armidale NSW 2350
Drummond Street Services – Ready Steady Family
We provide counselling to individuals, couples, children and families presenting with relationship, mental health and well-being risks. We delivered 9,886 sessions to 3,179 clients and we also delivered 126 community / group / seminar events to 1,399 attendees as part of our community engagement and education.
Carlton VIC 3053
Drummond Street Services Inc.
Established 131 years ago, we provide counselling services to individuals, couples, children and families presenting with issues with relationships, mental health and well-being risks.
Carlton VIC 3053
Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre
Local neighbourhood centre involved in drought relief work and more.
Dubbo NSW 2830
Dundas Area Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Community centre providing services and activities to surrounding communities. Provision of food hampers and support to local residents.
We run our programs at no cost to the community and our food packages are donated.
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.
