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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.
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Kanyini Connections Ltd
Kanyini Connections Ltd is a charity dedicated to supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The main activity of the charity is operating Hoofbeats Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is a safe, restorative space – a counselling centre that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the emotional well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community - those living with mental health challenges resulting from complex trauma.
The sanctuary is a volunteer-based initiative with over 40 local volunteers who work extremely hard to keep the sanctuary running 365 days a year.
We offer a variety of individually tailored evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including:
• equine therapy programs
• art therapy programs
• trauma-informed somatic movement programs
• mindfulness and mediation programs
We have a particular focus on supporting women and children who are survivors of physical and/or sexual abuse, as well as young veterans and first responders with PTSD.
We support the most vulnerable members of our community – those who fall through the gaps of welfare/healthcare systems – providing them with free equine-assisted therapy programs that they would otherwise not be able to access.
Karabar High School
NSW Government comprehensive high school for years 7-12 with 980 students
Karabar Housing Cooperative Ltd
Frontline social housing provider that provides low cost housing to people on low incomes and other vulnerable/marginalised people in the Queanbeyan region.
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Karadi Aboriginal Corporation
Karadi is a place for Aboriginal men and women, their families and community members. It provides
community care services, a resource centre and works for the promotion and empowerment of Aboriginal
community and their families.
Karadi creates an environment that promotes growth and enhances our well-being through learning and
growing together at the grass roots level with the Community.
Karakan Ltd
Organisation providing lifestyle support to individuals who recognise that they have a Mental Health illness at their own homes or at residences operated by organisation
Underwood QLD 4119
Kardinia Community Services
We are a small NFP working in Geelong, Ballarat and Warrnambool. We resource a variety of program that provide support to people facing economic hardship, homelessnes, who are migrants or refugees, who may be unemployed. We support all ages and stages.
We also offer food support services (limited), Christmas Food support, support to local schools for grounds renovations, playgroups and various emergency appeals.
Bell Post Hill VIC 3215
Karijini Family Violence Prevention Service
Counsels and supports women children and men experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.
Karinya Young Womens Service Inc
Karinya Crisis Accommodation is the only provider of young women's crisis accommodation for young women 13-20 years old across northern Tasmania and works in partnership with a range of service providers across Tasmania dedicated to urgent, short-term housing. Our 24/7 crisis accommodation can support up to six young women simultaneously and offers an emergency couch for overnight stays. Additionally, we have a two-bedroom unit that can be used for extended crisis stays or when a young individual is preparing for greater independence and considering living on their own.
Karinya Young Mums (KYM) is committed to providing safe, supported and stable accommodation to Tasmania expectant mums and young families with children for up to two years. Knowing that baby's experiences for the first 1,000 days impacts on their health and wellbeing and developmental milestones, the program provides accommodation, case management, education and practical support with a focus on building better
long-term outcomes for children.
KYM Group participants are our young mums and dads and their babies/toddlers in the KYM Program. The group meets weekly and continues to focus on personal self-growth, intuitive awareness, and building overall life skills. KYM Group has continued to expand and explore additional activities and education based on building strong foundations with self, peers and community. Over the past 12 months, KYM Group has provided a wide range of activities and educational sessions with a variety of community groups and organisations.
Karinya Youth Transitional Tenancy (KYTT) Program is designed to meet the needs of young people (ages 16-24) who are at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness. The goal is to deliver safe, affordable, and appropriate housing and provide young person-led intensive case management. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing and reconnect young people with education, training, employment and community.
Karitane
Founded in 1923, Karitane has been a pioneer in offering expert parental support, education and advice. Over 100 years, Karitane has become a recognised global leader in assisting parents and vulnerable families through the challenges of early childhood.
Karralika Programs
Karralika Programs provides alcohol and other drug treatment and support services to individuals in the ACT and regional NSW communities - for individuals, young people and families. We are a For Purpose, non government organisation.
Karratha Primary School
Provides an education to students within Karratha for Kindergarten to Year 6, and a KindiLink program for 0-4 year olds, particularly catering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to develop a sense of belonging and relationship with the school. We also have an endorsed Education Support Program, which caters for students who have substantial special needs and require significant adjustments to the teaching and learning program.
Karratha Senior High School
Karratha Senior High School is a public school for students from Years 7 to 12. We pride ourselves on our quality academic, cultural and sporting performances. Our students are confident learners and leaders who understand commitment leads to success.
The school has developed a strong local reputation for over 50 years and this reputation continues to grow. We are producing responsible, engaged, compassionate young people who graduate to become contributing members of our society.
Karratha Senior High School educates students from across the Pilbara community with students from as far away as Point Samson, Dampier, Roebourne and Wickham.
The school works hard with individual students to achieve academic excellence. We also have talented and dedicated staff who lead the school in music, drama, art, sport and outdoor education. We are renowned for our excellent vocational education and training programs and for ensuring our graduates are career ready.
Karratha WA 6714
Katherine High School
Local High School with over 550 students, 72% of whom identify as Indigenous.
Katherine Isolated Children's Service Inc
Katherine Isolated Children's Service is a remote, mobile playgroup and parent information service operating in the greater Katherine NT region, visiting socially and geographically isolated children and families living on pastoral stations and in Indigenous communities.
Katherine South NT 0850
Katoomba High School
Katoomba High School is a public high school in the Blue Mountains. It is the feeder public high school for 7 primary schools. KHS has 900+ students in 2020 with 9% of families identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Katoomba NSW 2780
Katoomba Public School
We are a public primary school in the Blue Mountains that supports a wonderful and diverse community. Our families have a broad range of different social, economic and cultural support needs. Our school community is also very caring, inclusive and tolerant and we have an active parent body that seek ways to support each other.
Katoomba NSW 2780
Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services
Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Far South Coast of NSW.
Our facilities include general practice and medical and dental clinics. Allied health programs are in place for eye health, otitis media and maternity care. There are many outreach programs available to serve the wider community.
We currently have three clinics; one in Batemans Bay, Narooma and Bega. We serve service communities from Eden to Batemans Bay.
Narooma NSW 2546
Keeley's Cause
We provide iPads to children diagnosed with Autism or an intellectual disability of low socioeconomic families. In addition to this we also support the families behind the scenes with our Foodbank etc.
Kelso State School Community Hub
Community hubs are welcoming places where families experiencing vulnerability, particularly mothers with young children, come to connect, share, and learn. Hubs bridge the gap between migrants and the wider community, they connect women with schools, with each other, and with organisations that can provide health, education, and settlement support.
Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre
Provides information, referral, support, emergency relief and financial counselling services to the whole of the community with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage
Kempsey Shire Council
Kempsey Shire Council is one of 128 local councils across New South Wales. We provide a wide range of services and facilities to our local residents, businesses and visitors, including:
waste disposal and recycling
local roads, bridges and footpaths
water and sewerage
community services and facilities
public health, including inspections of food premises
planning, development and land use
playing fields, swimming pools, parks and playgrounds
library services
animal registration and control
environmental management, including pollution, pest and weed control
cemeteries
community events
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Kenmore Scout Group
Formed in 1961, and since 1966 based at the Kenmore Scout Den, in a bushland setting just off Bielby Road at Chapel Hill in Brisbane's Western Suburbs.
Kenmore Scout Group includes a Joey Mob, Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Venturers. We are part of the Tyakunda Scouting District.
Kenmore Hills QLD 4069
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Kensington Neighbourhood House (KNH) was established in 1975 as a place where people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages can participate in a range of inclusive social, educational and recreational programs.
We give people confidence to become active citizens, to support each other, alleviate social isolation, and to provide the opportunity for individual self-expression, social interaction and personal achievement.
Each year we welcome over 1,000 people through our doors. More than half of who were born overseas and are in receipt of government benefits.
KNH is a not for profit incorporated association governed by a voluntary Board of Management.
Kerang Neighbourhood House
Kerang Neighbourhood House is a Public Institution which has the charitable purpose of advancing social & public welfare and providing benevolent relief to members of the community who are in need, by:
Empowering the marginalised & vulnerable through participation in activities & education, regardless of cultural, socio-economic status or educational background.
b. Creating programs that respond to identified need, particularly for those who are ‘at risk’.
c. Providing education & programs for people from diverse backgrounds.
d. Promoting social inclusion to prevent & /or relieve social isolation.
e. Providing services with learning &development outcomes to enhance the opportunities of disadvantaged individuals & groups, including the long-term unemployed.
f. Alleviating hardship by operating a community Food Pantry & providing culturally appropriate food & care packages to those suffering financial distress.
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.