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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.

To complement 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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Australian Red Cross - Community Programs Perth WA

Community Programmes, Private Tenancy Support

Australian Red Cross - Emergency Relief - VIC

Red Cross provides financial or material assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who are suffering financial hardship.
Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Australian Red Cross - Emergency Relief NSW

Emergency financial assistance to help people meet their basic needs, like food, medicine or shelter.

This support is for people who do not have access to Commonwealth income support (including SRSS, Special Benefits and Job Seeker).

Australian Red Cross - Emergency Services NSW

The Red Cross Emergency Services is a volunteer led program that aims to support individuals and communities to prepare for, cope with and manage the psychological impacts of emergencies and disasters. We also provide resources and training.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800733276

E 5333@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross - Homelessness Service Hub

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Australian Red Cross - Humanitarian Settlement Program - Wollongong

Humanitarian Support Program for newly arrived humanitarian entrants and refugees.
We support the above named with settlement service and full integration into the Australian lifestyle as we know it and to the best of our ability.

Australian Red Cross - Humanitarian Settlement Program - Garran

Red Cross in the Humanitarian Settlement Program offers refugees a safe and welcoming introduction as they begin their new lives here. This work is important to us because we know that people can thrive when they're given a fair go. We help people learn about their new communities and help people connect to local services like Medicare, schools and other community services.

Australian Red Cross - Kalgoorlie

Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to bring people and communities together in times of need and builds on community strengths to achieve the following outcomes.

Australian Red Cross - Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels provides a range of healthy and nutritious frozen and fresh meals delivered to your door. Our service is more than just a meal. Our friendly volunteers will also check in on you when they deliver your meals - they stop and say 'hi' and check how you're doing.

Australian Red Cross - Meals on Wheels

Australian Red Cross - Migration Support Program - East Perth

Red Cross provides help and support to refugees, people seeking asylum, people in immigration detention and other people who are vulnerable as a result of migration.

Our Migration Support Programs protect and uphold the health, dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable migrants in Australia. We assist clients to build the skills and knowledge they need to become self-reliant and contributing members of our society.

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Australian Red Cross - Migration Support Program - North Melbourne

The Victorian Migration Support Program at the Red Cross provides emergency relief and casework to asylum seekers as well as people who have been trafficked. These groups of people are especially vulnerable. Asylum seekers receive very limited financial support and it is difficult for them to meet their most basic of needs.

Australian Red Cross - Migration Support Program - QLD

Australian Red Cross Migration Support Program assists people seeking asylum with emergency relief and material aid as well as employment support.

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Aitkenvale QLD 4814

E 810@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross - Narooma

Community organisation working for humanity

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Australian Red Cross - National Office

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

North Melbourne VIC 3051

E 1579@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross - NT

We work to assist our most vulnerable community members – no matter their circumstances.

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Australian Red Cross - Private Tenancy Support Service

Red Cross assists people who are living in private rentals and are at risk of eviction and homelessness. Tenancy Support Officers provide strengths based case management to assist individuals and families to stabilise their tenancies through referrals, life skills development and assisting them to participate in education, employment and training opportunities. Trained case workers support tenants for a period of up to four months to develop long term solutions and identify and address underlying causes of their issues.

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Osborne Park WA 6017

E 2135@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross - QLD Emergency Services

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all

Australian Red Cross - Queensland Volunteering

Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to bring people and communities together in times of need and builds on community strengths to achieve the required outcomes in Emergency Services, Migration Support, Community Programs and International Humanitarian Law.

Australian Red Cross - Seroja Program

We are a movement of people, we help Australians act for humanity. Each in our own way, and together with communities and partners, we give each action a far greater impact. When disasters strike, we're on the ground and on the phones. We help people find shelter, find support, and find their loved ones.

Moonyoonooka WA 6532

E 4916@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au/

Australian Red Cross - South West Sydney & Southern Highlands (NSW)

Support local people who reside in South West Sydney & Southern Highlands regions. We also provide Volunteers services to elderly people who reside in Aged Care Facilities or are on a Home Care Package (provided by Federal Government)

Various locations around Australia

T 0406 527 454

E 5029@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross - Street to Home

The Street To Home Program supports people who are sleeping rough or experiencing chronic homelessness in the Townsville area to move into stable long term housing

Australian Red Cross - Townsville Wellbeing Centre

ARC Wellbeing Centre support those coming from regional areas with accommodation whilst they receive medical treatment. Our site hosts a number of community based programs that support persons in a correctional setting and Families in the community. We work along side our sister site the Homelessness Hub.

Australian Red Cross - Wagga Wagga

Services: International aid, international humanitarian law, Migration support, Emergency management, Blood donation, Community services, Social inclusion

The Australian Red Cross is a leading humanitarian aid and community services charity in Australia.

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all.

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

E 3188@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross Emergency Services Tweed Byron


The Red Cross Emergency Services is a volunteer led program that aims to support individuals and communities to prepare for, cope with and manage the psychological impacts of emergencies and disasters. We also provide resources and training.

Various locations around Australia

E 4569@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross Homestay Program - Toowoomba

Working towards the vision of human dignity, peace, safety and wellbeing for all

Toowoomba QLD 4350

E 76@test.zeroseven.com.au

W redcross.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, lease 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.

 

Mental health, depression or anxiety

If you or someone else’s life is in daanger, 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.

 

For 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.

 

For 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.

 

For 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.

 

For 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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