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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
Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council
Indigenous assistance
Broadwater NSW 2549
Eden Marine High School
Eden Marine High School is located in beautiful Eden on the Far South Coast of NSW. As a year 7-12 school of 550 students we strive to support each individual student and prepare them with the knowledge, skills and reliance required for their future. Our students have a great work ethic and all share a passion for the local marine environment, sporting, creative and academic opportunities the school has to offer. The staff at Eden Marine High School foster each student’s potential. Besides education, the school has an embedded commitment to student welfare, community and family support and developing a safe and positive learning environment.
Edgewater Primary School
In a rapidly changing world, we are committed to creating an environment where students have the opportunity and desire to become aspirational, confident and respectful learners.
Edgewater WA 6027
Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka
Each year the Centre interacts with around 3,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. It provides
programs in English, computer studies, life skills, driver education, specialist housing assistance,
settlement assistance, a women’s group and very popular youth sports and youth leadership
training programmes, as well as leisure and cultural programmes.
Mirrabooka WA 6061
EDON Place Domestic and Family Violence Centre Inc
We are a not-for-profit community based organisation providing specialist domestic and family violence support services in the Bundaberg and North Burnett regions. Our services are provided in the catchment area of Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin, Monto, Gayndah and Eidsvold.
EDON Place was established in 1978, we offer a wide range of programs to families affected by domestic and family violence. EDON Place provides quality, short-term crisis accommodation, assistance and support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
EDON Place partners with government and non-government agencies, organisations and women’s services to continue to improve responses to domestic and family violence as we work toward achieving our goal of ending domestic and family violence.
EDON Place Domestic & Family Violence Centre provides a wide variety of Programs and Services.
EDON Place service inclusions:
- Children's Counselling & Support Services
- Court Based Services - Bundaberg, Childers & Gayndah
- Home Security Safety Upgrades
- Parenting Programs
- Risk Assessment & Safety Plans
- Referral to Support Agencies
- Service Systems - Community Education
- Temporary Supported Accommodation - assistance & support services for women & children
- Mobile Support Services
- Women's Counselling & Support Services
- Perpetrator Intervention Program - Responsible and Respectful Choices - Men's Program
- Women's Health and Wellbeing Support Services - Incorporating Safe Horizons - Women's Group Program
- North Burnett Services - Domestic & Family Violence Support Services - Gayndah, Eidsvold & Monto Region
Elanora State High School
Education Facility
Elderslie Public School P&C
We support our school students by raising funds for the extra items that our school cannot budget for.
Elderslie NSW 2570
Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation
NFP NGO “The main objectives of ENAC is to manage its own affairs on its own land by supporting education, job training, employment, housing, individual, family and community wellbeing services, the development of Aboriginal economic projects and enterprises whilst encouraging the community to keep and renew its traditional culture.” Profits are reinvested into ENAC to grow existing enterprises, and to acquire and generate new enterprises. The number of long term jobs created, rather than the rate of return on investment alone, is the primary criteria in assessing business performance. Emama Nguda’s Mission is to advocate for the rights of our people and to advance the economic independence of Aboriginal people in the Derby region.
ENAC pursues business opportunities independently and in partnerships with other stakeholders and strategic allies, which increases long-term employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.
Embracing Ministries
Embracing Ministries is sponsored by Anglicare and comes under the Anglican Diocese of Canberra Goulburn. look at embracingministries.org
We support many families with children with disabilities many without NDIS or gov funding.
Emerald Neighbourhood Centre
Emerald Neighbourhood Centre (ENC) is a not-for-profit organisation, providing programs such as Emergency Relief, Get Set for Work, Community Caseworker, Day to Day Living groups, Come to the Table, and more, whilst providing information, referral and advocacy. ENC is a place where people find opportunities to meet their community, family and personal needs and interests in a supportive setting.
Emerge Toowoomba Inc
Emerge Youth is a an organisation based in QLD supporting young people who are having a hard time. Emerge provides wrap around support including; accommodation, mentorship, crisis services, employment and training to help young people get back on their feet.
Emergency Recovery Victoria
Emergency Recovery Victoria
Sarsfield VIC 3875
Emmanuel City Mission
The mission of Emmanuel City Mission (ECM) is to connect the homeless and vulnerable with people who care; increasing trust and decreasing loneliness.
ECM is located in a large warehouse-like space in South Brisbane where homeless and vulnerable people can eat a healthy meal, rest, wash clothes, have a shower, be out of the weather, be safe and very importantly connect with people that genuinely care about them. Safe relationships can be formed even of only for the day. ECM is open 7 days a week and people can trust that we will be here for them tomorrow.
ECM also offers space for other outreach service providers free of charge to foster a diversity of connections and also enable a person to seek a pathway beyond their current circumstances.
Similarly, ECM seeks to build partnerships with other local community organisations (including schools, parishes and local businesses) to improve services to the homeless while also building connections to the vulnerable in the community.
Encircle - Homeless Outreach Access Program (HOAP)
HOAP assists people to navigate pathways to access accommodation or housing by providing a brief intervention of support through advice and information, advocacy, and practical support.
Barriers to accessing housing include:
TICA listings
Difficulty understanding how to complete forms
Finding and accessing emergency / temporary accommodation
Not knowing how to apply for accommodation or housing
HOAP support includes:
Information on where and how to find accommodation or housing
Assisting to complete social or community housing application forms
Advocating on your behalf with services to remove barriers to accessing accommodation or housing
Referral to services to remove barriers
Centrelink / financial connection
Emergency relief connections
Referrals to specialist services
Lawnton QLD 4501
Encircle - Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre
We are a not for profit community owned and operated organisation for individuals and families in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.
We can help you access a range of diverse programs including a confidential interview with the Intake and Response team to assess your individual or family support needs.
Kallangur QLD 4503
Encircle - Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre
Encircle has been in operation since 1987 and is committed to developing programs and services that support the wellbeing of community members, encourage and enable community participation, and respond to identified community issues and needs. Encircle operates across 4 sites - Lawnton, Strathpine, Kedron and Redcliffe, and has 40 staff and 300 volunteers. Our programs and activities demonstrate a wide variety of integrated options for the people in our region:
• Community information and referral service – as a central point of entry for the community we can either assist directly or make a referral
• Legal service – free legal advice and minor assistance
• Counselling services - generalist, domestic violence and family therapy
• Family support – outreach assistance to build and maintain nurturing family environments for kids to grow and develop.
• Adult literacy – customised support to enhance literacy and numeracy skills to enable active participation in community
Lawnton QLD 4501
Encircle - Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre
Encircle supports the neighbouring community of Redcliffe by providing a range of support services and activities from our Lamington Drive site.
The services provided by the Redcliffe centre include.
- Community Information and Referral
- Community Development
- Adult Literacy
- Conversational English Group
- Community Meeting Spaces
- Homestay
- Homeless Access Outreach Program
- Service Integration Initiative – Regional Care Coordination
- Family Support
- Counselling
- Older Persons Action Program
Redcliffe QLD 4020
Encircle - Young Parents Program
We provide counselling, support, housing support to individuals and families in the community
Kedron QLD 4031
Encircle Brisbane North Homestay - Zillmere
Homestay Early Intervention Service provides case support for sustaining existing tenancies.
Encircle Pine Rivers Family Support
The Family Support Program provides early intervention support to families to explore and implement changes in the areas of parenting, family relationships, and children’s needs and development.
Family Support assists families who may have been impacted by family relationship issues or relationship breakdown, mental health issues, social isolation, or experiences of emotional or physical trauma to improve child and family wellbeing.
Kallangur QLD 4503
Encircle Pine Rivers Homestay - Lawnton
Homestay Early Intervention Service provides case support for sustaining existing tenancies.
Encircle Redcliffe Homestay
Homestay Early Intervention Service provides case support for sustaining existing tenancies.
Redcliffe QLD 4020
Encompass Community Services
For over 37 years, we have been actively engaging with people with physical, intellectual, sensory and psychological disabilities; as well as other individuals who are disadvantaged such as disengaged youth, long-term unemployed and those facing financial, social or learning barriers.
Encompass’ enterprises & community initiatives help to drive positive change in areas where our existing Divisions or Social Enterprises don’t quite fit the bill.
From long term to short term projects, we choose to be at the forefront of trends that drive opportunity, awareness, support and education for the community.
From aiding in the reduction of landfill by creating reusable bags from material that would have otherwise been discarded to supporting the community with material aid and food relief support.
Encompass Community Services prides themselves in providing universal opportunities for all and in shaping sustainable local communities.
End Child Detention Coalition Australia
The End Child Detention Coalition Australia aims to relieve the suffering of children and their families who have been affected by immigration detention by supporting organisations assisting children and their families affected by immigration detention. Our activities include:
(a) coordinating the provision of services;
(b) promoting alternatives to immigration detention;
(c) advocating for the release of children being held in immigration detention facilities; and
(d) raising awareness of the harm caused to children in detention
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.