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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
Sydney Streetlevel Mission
Salvation Army community centre is a place where everyone is invited to come and connect with others in the community. We have a lot of opportunities for people to engage and share in life together or space for you to just come and relax.
We provide low cost breakfast and lunches, foodmarket, laundry facilities, lockers, case worker, financial counselor and other service referrals. Different programs and groups are run e.g. ESL class, knitting group, Coffee Connect, free community lunch on Thursdays.
SydWest Multicultural Services
SydWest Multicultural Services is a leading organisation for all cultural diversity issues responding to community needs and opportunities.
Synapse
Synapse (formally the Brain Injury Association of Qld) is a NFP organisation that exists to support individuals whose behaviour challenges our understanding and has prevented inclusion within the community, and access to the supports needed. We support individuals with varied levels of both physical and cognitive disabilities.
TAFE Queensland Senior College
Senior College offers an alternative learning pathway for Year 11 and Year 12 students.
Our school encourages and values community involvement and recognises that support in all forms helps young people realise their goals and shift their trajectory. Some of our students have traversed very challenging paths, and their stories speak of feeling alone, family violence, missing their caregivers, and wanting to give up. Compared to the average Queensland school, our students experience more mental health challenges, financial difficulties and homelessness.
Your support will help our staff deliver a trauma-informed, person-centred educational experience where every individual matters and their particular needs are heard and responded to.
We are committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where young adults can work towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and an establish a future they deserve.
Alexandra Hills QLD 4161
W tafeqld.edu.au/news-and-events/news/2022/allowed-and-supported-to-be-herself
Talbot Primary School
We are a primary school.
We teach and care for Prep to Grade 6 students
Taldumande Youth Services
Taldumande is a not-for-profit organisation that supports vulnerable children and young people aged 11-25 and their families.
Tambo Upper Primary School
Tambo Upper Primary School values the importance of the learning partnership between the school, students, parents and the local community. The school also offers Music, Art, Library, Physical Education and Cultural Studies to also provide opportunities for students to develop their skills and capabilities in all areas of the curriculum.
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service - Aboriginal Corporation
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service - Aboriginal Corporation (bulk-billed) recognises the importance of social and emotional wellbeing for individuals in our community. We use a holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, emphasising healing and wellness by considering the whole person and their cultural context.
We strive to empower individuals by promoting mental health awareness, resilience, and coping strategies. Through individual and group counselling sessions, we aim to assist in managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, DV, grief and other emotional struggles.
TAMS-AC plays a crucial role in addressing the complex challenges associated with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs within our community. Our programs are aimed at prevention, education, treatment, and support, providing culturally sensitive interventions to address substance misuse, homelessness, incarceration & release and suicide prevention.
Tamworth Family Support Service Ltd (TFSS)
The following programs are run by TFSS:
• Children and Parenting Support Service
• Children’s Contact Service
• Coledale Community Hub
• Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
• Domestic Violence Response Enhancement
• Home Interaction for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)
• Intensive Family Preservation Services
• Outreach Early Intervention Family Work
• Oxley Vale Locational Supported Playgroup (Indigenous)
• Quirindi Aboriginal Supported Playgroup
• Reconnect Housing Assistance and Homelessness Prevention
• Staying Home Leaving Violence
• Child youth and Family Support Services
• Tamworth Supported Playgroup
• Tamworth Homeless and Housing Support Service
• Coledale Youth Projects
• Tamworth Youth Homelessness Support Service
• Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service
• Youth Hope
Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation
Provides services to Alice Springs town camps. Tangentyere Council is the major service delivery agency for the 18 Housing Associations known as ‘town camps’ in Alice Springs.
Tarneit Rise Primary School
Our Primary School is in its 5th year. We have grown from having 250 students in our first year to about 1700 this year. Over the years, we have supported our students and families through times of hardship with the help of various organisations, such as providing breakfast club, uniforms and optometrist vouchers through State Schools Relief, clothes and groceries through the Rotary Club to mention a few. We are finding more and more families are coming to us for help, whether that be to help with medical care for their children or furniture for their homes. We are glad our families feel they can come to us, as they know that we always act with kindness and respect - 2 of our school values - and value the partnership between home and school.
Taskforce Community Agency - Cockatoo Community House
Cockatoo Community House delivers programs and services for the Cockatoo community and beyond. We host a range of activities for people of all ages, and you’ll be made welcome in any class or drop-in activity you would like to come along to. Learn to dance, make some art, get help starting a business and much more.
Taskforce Community Agency - Frankston
Supporting Families, Youth and Adults affected by Drug and alcohol abuse, with education, counselling, support.
Tasmanian Leaders Incorporated
Tasmanian Leaders is Tasmania’s premier leadership development organisation.
Our purpose is to strengthen leadership and networks to contribute to Tasmania’s socio-economic vibrancy.
Tasmanian Leaders provides a range of transformative leadership development programs and engaging events in iconic venues around the State.
Our social impact work supports the wider community to thrive.
Our influential Network connects current and emerging leaders to foster meaningful change together.
Various locations around Australia
Tasmanian University Student Association
We are the peak body representing students enrolled at University of Tasmania. We offer a range of free and independent advocacy and support services for students.
Tassie Mums Inc.
To provide essential baby and children’s items to social service organisations across Tasmania that work with vulnerable and at risk children.
Teach Learn Grow Inc.
Teach Learn Grow Inc is a Perth based education charity which sends university students to rural and remote WA primary schools to tutor the students in maths twice a year. To supplement this program Teach Learn Grow runs a online skype-style program called eMentor which is aimed to prepare the students for high school.
TeamHEALTH - Gunbalanya
TeamHEALTH is a for purpose organisation that supports people dealing with mental health concerns or mental illness. We seek to create community capacity for good mental health so that all people may lead a full and valued life. We are the only non-faith based, grass-roots mental health organisation that focuses its operations only in the Northern Territory (NT).
Based in Darwin, TeamHEALTH provides evidence based mental health services, focused on support, recovery and rehabilitation across Darwin, Palmerston and the regional and remote communities of the Northern Territory's Top End. This includes Katherine, Maningrida, and Gunbalanya.
Technology for Ageing and Disability (ACT) Inc (TADACT)
TADACT designs solutions and makes customised assistive equipment which is otherwise unavailable, to meet the needs of and assist people with disabilities of any age and older people to become more independent in their daily lives.
TADACT also modifies commercially available equipment to make it better suit the person’s needs; offers a comprehensive equipment repair service; provides specialised technical advice; and/or refers clients elsewhere if appropriate.
TADACT has a team of highly skilled volunteers who donate their time and expertise to provide the quality solutions and modifications to make the work we do possible. The high quality and performance of any item which TADACT delivers is ensured by our Occupational Therapist and Engineering staff, who oversee the specifications, design, production and modification processes.
Tec-NQ Ltd
Based in Townsville North Queensland, Tec-NQ is a community college, not-for-profit organisation with strong social enterprises. Tec-NQ is a senior school and private registered training organisation (RTO) supporting local industry and regional development by developing innovative trades-based employment pathways.
With a focus on technical trades and professions, Tec-NQ creates employment opportunities for teens who are disengaged or not suited to pursuing academic studies and who may otherwise end up out of school and unemployed.
Tec-NQ provides a unique combination of senior school education, trade training that includes business, technical and technology skills, mentoring support services and access to their strong industry networks. Residential facilities enable rural and remote students to participate in these education and training services and overcome the barrier of distance which is a real issue in North Queensland.
Tecoma Uniting Church
Tecoma Uniting Church runs Food is Free Tecoma assisting the local community with fresh fruit and vegetables, perishable and non-perishable groceries. Community members are encouraged to leave any surplus fruit, vegetables, herbs, seedlings and seeds, and dry goods, and/or take what they need. They are also encouraged to access the FLAME community garden beneath the cupboard and around the side of the church and take fresh produce from there.
Ted Noffs - Street University Mt Druitt
Indigenous Program for adolescent support
Ted Noffs - The Street University Liverpool
The Street University is a youth development project created by the Ted Noffs Foundation which provides various community based services and interactive spaces for people aged 10 – 25. Our aim is to help them realise their dreams, harness their potential and to create positive outcomes for their lives and their community.
Ted Noffs Foundation - Caboolture
AOD Residential rehab for young people
Ted Noffs Foundation - Penrith
Free support to young people ages 12-25
Including counselling, Aboriginal case management, arts and cultural programs
Across LGAs of Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains and Lithgow
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.
