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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.
Name
Details
Scripture Union QLD - Windaroo Valley State High School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Woodridge State School
Woodridge State School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Woodstock State School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Wulguru State School
Wulguru State School is a school of approximately 300 students with over 50% of the students coming from homes which have a low socio-economic status. At Wulguru we are working to ensure every student has the best opportunity to excel and we know education can make a huge difference to their lives.Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Wynnum West State School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Yarraman State School
Yarraman State School is a Prep - Year 9 school with around 180 students. It is a low socio economic rural area with many families struggling on a daily basis. The town has very minimal services available. The nearest hospital is 2 hours away.
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Yugumbir State School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union QLD - Zillmere State School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
Scripture Union WA - Queens Park Primary School
Scripture Union is a Christian organisation seeking to bring God’s love, hope and good news to children, young people and their families. We work with local schools, local churches of all denominations, and community groups, towards a common vision: To see each child and young person connected and supported in community, serving others, and experiencing fullness of life.
SDN Children's Services Moruya
Our service is located on the South Coast of NSW in the town of Moruya. We provide early intervention services including childcare centres that prioritise children who have a disability. We run the Family Preservation Program (formally Brighter Futures) providing support to families that are at risk of having their children removed by DCJ. We support family changes that lowers risk of significant harm to the children within that family.
SEARMS Community Housing Aboriginal Corporation
SEARMS is primarily a
1. property management provider
2. Specialist Housing Provider
3. provider of emergency transition accommodation
selectability - Burdekin
selectability is a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the mental wellbeing of people in regional Queensland and contributing to the prevention of suicide.We are proud to be one of regional Queensland’s largest and leading providers of mental health services across a wide footprint, supporting individuals and communities in northern, central and western Queensland. As an NDIS service provider, our team has helped hundreds of people access and implement their NDIS plans. selectability partners with state and federal governments and key health organisations to deliver vital programs around mental wellbeing and suicide prevention including support for carers of those with mental illness. We offer clinical and general psychology services for improved mental wellbeing and we own and operate a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), selectability Training, specialising in community services qualifications from Diploma to Certificate III and IV levels as well as non-accredit
selectability - Cairns
selectability specialise in providing mental health services and support through the provision of NDIS services and delivery of government-funded mental wellbeing initiatives and programs.
selectability - Ingham
Mental Health and Suicide prevention
selectability - Longreach
As a specialist mental health service provider, we work in partnership with individuals, carers and families, government and non-government service providers and private practitioners to create life experiences for people that make a difference and enhance their own recovery.
selectability - Mackay
As a specialist mental health service provider, we work in partnership with individuals, carers and families, government and non-government service providers and private practitioners to create life experiences for people that make a difference and enhance their own recovery.
selectability - Mount Isa
At selectability our purpose is to improve the mental wellbeing of regional Queenslanders and contribute to suicide prevention
We specialise in providing mental health services and support through the provision of NDIS services and delivery of government-funded mental wellbeing initiatives and programs.
We have supported hundreds of people to achieve their goals and get the most out of their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) packages.
selectability - Mt Isa - Bike Shed
At the Bike Shed we encourage youth, as well as those with mental and physical disabilities, to come down and bring their bike so that they can be taught how to strip, repair and maintain bicycles or they can just come down and play some pool or have a meal.
selectability - Townsville
As a specialist mental health service provider, we work in partnership with individuals, carers and families, government and non-government service providers and private practitioners to create life experiences for people that make a difference and enhance their own recovery
Self Help Workplace
Provides employment for adults with a disability in the greater Launceston area in 5 business units:
- Merit Commercial Solution
- Prime Timber Production
- Encore Clothing
- Plenty Catering & Hire
- Spruce Grounds Maintenance
SELLEN
We believe every young person is entitled to equal access to meaningful education and employment to maximise their potential.
We develop strategies and facilitate initiatives through private, public and community partnerships, to empower young people to engage in education assisting them to achieve smooth transitions and improved life chances.
We improve educational and employment outcomes for all young people, prioritizing vulnerable young people. We achieve this through the facilitation and coordination of partnerships that deliver support to young people (and their families and carers) experiencing poverty, distress or disadvantage within the cities of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Shire.
SensesWA
SensesWA is a charitable, not for profit organisation providing disability support services to people of all ages throughout WA
Servants Of United Love Incorporated
Servants Of United Love Incorporated is a not for profit organisations running in Rockingham. SOUL Inc has 3 sections:
SOUL Soup Patrol: We have a mobile soup run that goes out twice a week on a Thursday and a Sunday to six stops in the Rockingham area. We also distribute care packages on our soup run. We serve approximately 100 people each week.
SOUL Care: SOUL Care is an organisation set up to provide help to pregnant women who are in need of baby clothes, baby furniture, prams, car seats, hospital bags and limited accommodation. We offer support to learn life skills and make connections with other mums.
SOUL Incorporated Charity Shop: We have a charity shop where we sell repurposed furniture and other items to help fund the other two sections. We rely on furniture donations from the public and we have a group of volunteers who repurpose this furniture for us to sell.
SOUL Incorporated isn’t Government funded and we rely on the generosity of local citizens and businesses.
Serviceton South State School
Primary School
Serving Our People Inc
Serving Our People (SOP) supports the welfare of many vulnerable groups including: children under the age of 15, youth, struggling households, homeless and those that are physically and mentally impacted. SOP works with all charities to help them deliver essentials to those in need as a logistics delivery service.
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 arrange 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, lease 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 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.
