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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.

 

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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.

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Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand - Brimbank

Good Shepherd in Melbourne Victoria is based across several locations. At the Brimbank Office we offer the following services:
- Family Violence case management and support to women and children who are escaping or are at risk of family violence.
- parenting and family support through our Integrated Family Services Program.
- Housing casemanagement, support and advocacy for young people aged between 16 and 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Safe, Strong and Connected. Support and information about family violence and the effects to women incarcerated at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre.
- School Focused Youth Service. Support, advocacy, interventions and capacity building for 13 schools (primary and secondary) in the Brimbank LGA.
- Building Blocks. Young Mums Playgroup
- Parents Under Pressure and Early Intervention Program. Therapeutic parenting program.

Keilor Downs VIC 3038

W goodshep.org.au

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Good Money

No Interest Loans, financial counselling, affordable insurance

Southport QLD 4215

T 1300 006 616

W goodshep.org.au/

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Gordon Park

Our purpose

To enable fullness of life for women, girls and families experiencing disadvantage.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand - Marrickville

Good Shepherd is Australia's oldest and longest-running not-for-profit that specifically supports women, girls and families.

Goodna Streetlife Inc

We house and help all homeless and famines in need we run a community relief shop and have a alcohol free bar and restaurant
We are self funded by an op shop

Goodness Enterprises

We are a registered NFP that runs traineeships, a church, a food coop, a conservation area, social housing and a community cafe and a drive in theatre.

Goodooga Central school

Central School

Goodooga NSW 2838

W goodooga-c.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Goodstart Early Learning

We are a Not for profit early learning service providing early years education for children from birth to school age.

Ballajura WA 6066

W goodstart.org.au/

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd

Provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in family and child wellbeing.

Roma QLD 4455

T 0746230548

W goolburri.rg.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - St George

Provide assistance to families that are at risk or are in the child protection system.
partner with Child Safety to provide this best outcomes for our families.

St George QLD 4487

T 07 46379953

W goolburri.org.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co Ltd - Toowoomba

Delivering comprehensive primary health, family well-being and aged care services, responsive to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Non-Indigenous people, families and communities within the Goolburri service areas.

East Toowoomba QLD 4350

W goolburri.org.au

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Dalby

Family & Child Wellbeing Program values and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by providing a range of services to strengthen family and community relationships while protecting the vulnerable and those at risk.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goolburri.org.au/

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Family and Child Wellbeing Program - Goondiwindi

We are Goolburri Family and Child Wellbeing Program. Our office is in Goondiwindi and we support families who have been referred to us from different organisations or they have self referred. We currently cover from Goondiwindi to Talwood, Goondiwindi to Yelarbon and Inglewood, Goondiwindi to Texas, Goondiwindi to Boggabilla and Toomelah. We basically service all small towns that are within an hours drive from Goondiwindi. North, South, East and West.

Goondiwindi QLD 4390

W goolburri.org.au

Goomburrup Aboriginal Corporation

We are a not for profit Noongar community resource centre. We provide information and assistance to the Noongar community on a range of matters from Centrelink queries
to referral to legal advice. Each person who comes to our service has problems or issues so different that we deal with the majority of them through advocating, negotiating and
mediating on their behalf with govenment and non government agencies. We also run a women's and men's group by providing a place for them to gather and undertake activities, for example arts and crafts, sewing, wood work and social support. We run the Benang Suicide Prevention Program which is a community education program. The purpose of
Benang is to bring awareness about suicide and also provide community members with knowledge and skills to recognise suicidal behaviours and administer help to a person in
emotional distress until professional help arrives.We provide emergency relief through our Empty Pantry project.

Goondir Health Services

Goondir Health Services is a non-profit organization. Wewww provide Health as well as Programs, we are located in Dalby, Oakey St George and Chinchilla. We provide Programs to all these communities. I work with the Big Buddy Program which is Participants aged between 12 to 17 we do a lot of cooking programs and provide personal items for the children that are in need most of the time. Wandir Gundi is a playgroup which young mothers can go CDP is cultural group where they do paintings and make Aboriginal art works. I also work with the ER Program, which is emergency relief for families, we go to Brisbane once a week and pick up food from Second bite, Fairshare and Foodbank we offer the community food hampers once a week, the numbers have grown over the years. We also help parents getting their children to school supplying books, pencils, bags, and there uniforms any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dalby QLD 4405

W goondir.org.au/

Goora Gan Steiner School

Goora Gan Steiner School is nestled in bush land by the beach of stunning Agnes Water, Southern Great Barrier Reef. Brought to life by a team of passionate parents and community members, this pioneering school is accredited for P-6, has started with students in P-2 and is growing daily. We are so grateful to be offering such a beautiful, holistic education to the children of our community.

Agnes Water QLD 4677

W gooragansteiner.qld.edu.au/

Gordon Community Centre

Partnership between Lanyon Valley Anglican Church and Anglicare. Programs include Lanyon Food Pantry, English Classes, Playgroup, Community Morning Tea and Community Garden.

Gordon ACT 2906

W welovelanyon.com/community

Gosford Regional Community Services inc.

We are based on the NSW Central Coast, near Gosford. We are a local Neighbourhood organisation that provides a wide range of services and assistance to our local community in times of need. Our Motto is Working Together to Build Resilient Communities. We work in partnership with a range of other like minded organisations.

Gosnells Community Legal Centre

Family Law, Financial Counselling, Tenancy Advocacy, Criminal Injuries Compensation

Gosnells WA 6110

W gosclc.com.au/

Got Your Back Sista

Got Your Back Sista empowers women to thrive after leaving domestic violence. We are focused on providing services within the Hunter, Central Coast and Taree Regions.

1. BEGIN AGAIN PROGRAM - helping women and children setup a safe home by providing furniture, white goods and household items, plus food and personal care items.

2. RISE UP AND THRIVE PROGRAM – consists of workshops and a support group that aims to help women gain the confidence, support and skills to achieve personal goals and/or to re-enter the workforce.

3. STAND TALL SISTA PROGRAM - a women's/teens 10-week Self-Defence course that aims to give women the techniques & skills they need to protect themselves and improve their physical and emotional wellbeing.

4. WOW PROGRAM – partnering with TAFE NSW this program provides a pathway to further study and/or employment by teaching basic computer and admin skills.

Goulburn Multicultural Centre

Goulburn Multicultural Centre asssists people from diverse cultural backgrounds to live harmoniously in Goulburn and region.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities

Bannaby NSW 2580

W qmlc.org.au/

Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Network (GMLLEN)

GMLLEN is funded by the Victorian Department of Education & Training to support young people by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes.
GMLLEN works with Industry to source a range of school - industry engagement opportunities within the local government areas, (Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Moira Shires), that are tailored to local priorities and support students to expand their knowledge and skills of local industries to enhance effective pathway decisions, as well as increasing their work readiness capabilities.
GMLLEN have a particular focus on young people at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged, from education and training and are not in meaningful employment.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 0413438289

E gmllen@gmllen.com.au

W gmllen.com.au/

Goulburn Options Incorporated

Has provided disability supports for over 40 years in Seymour and surrounds. We provide supports in home, in the community and within our group programs spaces.

Goulburn Valley Health

GV Health offers many Not for profit services such as Adult Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services, Child and Adolescences Mental Health. just to name a few.

Shepparton VIC 3630

T 03 5832 2322

W gvhealth.org.au

GP Down South - Bunbury

GP down south is a not-for-profit community organisation providing health and wellbeing services in the Peel regions and the South West of WA since 1994.
We provide culturally appropriate care for individuals, youth and families in the areas of general health, mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and chronic disease management. Strengthened by partnerships with community organisations, we provide outreach services and forge strong links across our communities to deliver care, referrals, and expert help where it is needed most.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Queensland Government

Victoria Government

New South Wales Government

Western Australia Government

South Australia Government

Northern Territory Government

Tasmania Government

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.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

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.

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