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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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Little Miracles Community Kindergarten

Community Kindergarten based in Newtown, Toowoomba, QLD. Little Miracles is a non-for-profit organisation that is managed by a elected committee made of parents who's children attend the kindy. Little Miracles offers education to children aged 3 to 5 years old and supports their transition into primary education.

Little People BIG Futures - Mildura Primary School

Little People BIG futures (Connected Beginnings) aims to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in areas of high need, be well prepared for school by supporting Indigenous pregnant women, and Indigenous children from birth to school age. Over time it is anticipated the program will contribute to reducing the difference in school readiness and education outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.

Little Souls Taking Big Steps Ltd

Little Souls is a not for profit organisation that provides Early Intervention for Children with Autism.

Little Stars Kids

Our organisation provides suitcases to children in foster, kinship and residential care who have experienced abuse and neglect in the Brisbane area. Children entering care leave behind everything they have ever known, so we provide them with a suitcase filled with new comfort and essential items. We are always in need of certain items to include in our cases.

Little Things For Tiny Tots

Little Things for Tiny Tots supplies essential baby items to WA families in need. Using new and pre-loved donations from the community, our volunteers pack boxes filled with 'little things' such as nappies, wipes, clothing, blankets and books, to assist families as they care for their newborn.

We work in partnership with community welfare & social service agencies to distribute essential baby items across WA.

Little Wings Limited

Little Wings provides a free, safe and professional flight and ground transport service to seriously ill children and their families from regional NSW requiring ongoing medical treatment at the Children's Hospitals in the city. Our service aims to ease the financial burden, travel fatigue and emotional stress associated with long distance travel.

LiveBetter Monto Community Services

The Monto Neighbourhood Centre is funded by the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy to offer a wide range of support services. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (excluding Public Holidays). Our Objectives are:

• To provide quality, relevant, and current information, referral, and guidance
• To assist communities in discovering better links between the range of existing community and government services
• To provide quality, consistent support for community members within the Monto region and to provide and promote strong family and community relationships.
• To provide services to people regardless of cultural, social, religious, or economic background

Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections

We are a registered charity that runs a neighbourhood centre in Warwick Farm, in South West Sydney. We also have a Youth Centre at Miller and a community outreach at Heckenberg. We run womens groups, playgroups, tafe classes, mobile childcare, youth groups and social enterprises including a cafe, a canteen and a clothing box.

Warwick Farm NSW 2170

T +61296000600

E info@lnc.org.au

W lnc.org.au

Liverpool Women's Health Centre

Liverpool Women’s Health Centre offers
a broad range of client centred, evidence
based, primary and preventative health
care services and programs. These services
aim to improve the health and wellbeing of
women, particularly women experiencing
disadvantage, primarily residing in the
Liverpool Local Government Area.

Liverpool NSW 2170

T 0296013555

W liverpoolwomenshealth.org.au

Lives Lived Well - Logan Family Recovery

AOD Recovery for Families and Individuals

Chambers Flat QLD 4133

W liveslivedwell.org.au

Lives Lived Well - Mackay

Our purpose is to inspire people to live their life well. Our unwavering belief is that with the right support people can change – it is because we believe this, that every day we support people to change their lives

Mackay QLD 4740

W liveslivedwell.org.au/

Lives Lived Well - Rockhampton Residential

Our purpose is to inspire people to live their life well. Our unwavering belief is that with the right support people can change – it is because we believe this, that every day we support people to change their lives.

What we do
We provide support for people affected by:

alcohol and other drugs
mental health
gambling
community re-entry.

Lives Lived Well - Spring Hill

Lives Lived Well is a provider of AOD and Mental Health services.

Spring Hill QLD 4000

W liveslivedwell.org.au/

Lives Lived Well - Veteran and Family Wellbeing Hub

The Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub in Caboolture, operated by Lives Lived Well and the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Queensland Branch), is a purpose-built setting that provides social and wellbeing support for veterans and their families.

Whether you need a coffee and a chat, access to wellbeing support, or you want to meet like-minded friends, you’re welcome at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub.

You may be reflecting on your time in-service or you’re navigating the transition into civilian life, or perhaps you’re the family member of someone who has served. Having access to the right supports when you need them can make a real difference to health and wellbeing.

At the Hub, you can:

connect with fellow veterans and veteran families
access integrated and flexible support
meet a skilled and empathetic team with lived experience of veteran life
use wellbeing services available in-person or by phone.

Living & Learning Pakenham Inc.

Living & Learning Pakenham connects with all levels of government and community groups to identify community need and respond by designing new programs and/or by undertaking new projects. We foster partnerships with like-minded entities to deliver outcomes aligned with our mission and vision.

As a ‘Learn Local’ Community College, we provide quality training, education and skill development in a caring, supportive and flexible environment.

Through Neighbourhood House we support and facilitate community development programs and activities with particular emphasis on those that are disadvantaged and/or vulnerable. We promote participation and inclusion in a caring, supportive environment, contributing to the social, cultural development and well-being of individuals and the community.

Through Information, Referral and Support and reduce disadvantage, providing services that contribute to the social development and wellbeing of individuals and the community.

Livingstone Shire Council

Local council

Yeppoon QLD 4703

W livingstone.qld.gov.au/

Loaves and Fishes Street Meet Care Service

We are a food charity that directly helps individuals and families in South East Queensland that are suffering from food insecurity.

Local Flood Help - Camden Haven

Local Flood Help - Camden Haven, umbrellaing under Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce, was set up directly to help co-orinate the local volunteers wanting to help out and to provide information to the flood effected homes. Local Flood Help- Camden Haven has direct contact with owners and renters, and are members themselves of the community.

Bonny Hills NSW 2445

W facebook.com/groups/271119174491171

Loch Sport Community House Inc

The Loch Sport Community House provides programs, events and referral services to meet the needs of our community. We facilitate opportunities to get involved, learn new skills and make new connections. We support community members in times of need

Lockyer Community Centre

We operate a Community & Neighbourhood centre that provides a focal point in the community where people can access information, supportive and advisory services. We operate several ongoing programs whilst continually being committed to researching and developing new programs and services to meet the community needs. Our purpose is to provide community members with strategies, skills and knowledge to enhance their self-resilience and enable them to cope with changes in the community, economic and health situations. By equipping our community with such skills this will contribute towards and stronger and more connected community environment. Our aim is to connect and support members of our community.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Environmental health addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviours. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments.

Gatton QLD 4343

W lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/

Lockyer Valley Riding for the Disabled

We are a not- for- profit, volunteer organisation that provides therapeutic and recreational horse riding and related activities to people with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Regency Downs QLD 4341

W facebook.com/lvrda2015

Logan East Community Neighbourhood Assn Inc

The centre provides social educational and welfare programs such as emergency relief, Nils and step up loans frequently clients cant afford to repay the loans due to lack of income and we try to source alternate good for them basic items like fridge washing machine, table chairs and beds are always in high demand for the essentials we give away food parcels at no cost to vulnerable clients and help with budgeting advice.

Springwood QLD 4127

W lecna.org.au/

Loganlea Community Centre

We are a community centre that offers seniors groups, a communal garden. we have women's groups. workshops. food parcels Play Group Kids Club Social activities, Cultural Conversations and many other programs, we have a Hub which offers very reasonably prices clothing etc. to the community we are all inclusive and are open to all the community. Our centre provides a place to socialise, make friends, learn new hobbies and education. We offer a safe place to come and have a coffee and a chat when needed and our centre is very welcoming to all.

Loganlea QLD 4131

W loganleacommunity.org.au/

Lokahi Foundation

The Lokahi Foundation is a charity that focuses on supporting women and children who are or have been victims of domestic or family abuse.
We provide support to enable and empower women to reclaim their lives, achieve a secure environment and improve their personal situation.
Lokahi provide advocacy, information, referrals and support services for our clients.
Our experienced caseworkers deliver ongoing support that is designed to help survivors regain their freedom and independence, with support continuing for as long as each individual needs it.
The service also works closely with other community agencies and organisations to obtain the best possible outcomes for individuals and families.

Various locations around Australia

T 0451800562

E contact@lokahi.org.au

W lokahi.org.au

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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