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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
Morawa Community Resource Centre
The Morawa Community Resource Centre is a not for profit that offers a wide range of services to the community including access to state and local government information, regular business and social development courses, secretarial services also room and desk hire. The CRC produces the local newspaper and phonebook, runs the toy library, book exchange , along with hosting various events within the community. Our mission is to work proactively with stakeholders and our local community to provide a quality range of services to improve skills that enhance community connection and assist in building economic stability.
Morawa District High School
PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: SCHOOL
More Pay in May Incorporated
More Pay in May Incorporated strives to raise awareness to the impacts of problem gambling by encouraging people to participate in groups formed by friends families or colleagues and embarking on a gambling free month of May.
Moree Sports Health Arts and Education Academy
The Moree SHAE Academy aims to develop and evolve the achievements of earlier programs to deliver appropriately tailored "customised" programs and services for the local Moree community.
The Academy provides an environment and learning space where personal growth, excellence and inclusiveness will flourish. Academy students are given a very broad spread of development opportunities with the objective of creating a healthier, stronger and sustainable future for the students.
Specific programs to build individual skills, capabilities and leadership qualities will be delivered through the following streams:
Connecting with culture
Education and Art
Health and wellbeing
Leadership development
Mentoring and support services
Sporting development
Mornington Community Support Centre
Mornington Community Support Centre provides information, referrals, and support services to assist people experiencing personal and financial difficulties in Mornington, Mt Martha, Mt Eliza, and Moorooduc in Victoria. We are committed to ensuring that no one should go hungry because they cannot afford to buy food and through various donors we provide fresh bread and food on a daily basis. We have a pantry stocked with nonperishable items and can provide supermarket and fuel vouchers when available. We have recently opened a community cafe, where our community members can enjoy barista style coffee, toasties, hot meals and desserts for a donation , or free of charge. We have 3 Case workers and a team of trained volunteers providing Emergency Relief and provide one on one interviews to determine clients needs be it food support, budgeting,counselling, No interest loans, advocacy,travel cards or general support. We also run an op shop to provide funding for these services.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Emergency relief and recovery support
Mornington Shire Council
Serving the people of Mornington Island, their land, their community and their traditions
Moruya High School
Moruya High School is an inclusive, comprehensive coeducational public high school on the South Coast of NSW
Moruya NSW 2537
Morven Progress Association
Morven is a small community in SW Qld and the Progress Association is a NFP working with other community groups and the Murweh Shire Council to make our little town a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Morwell Neighbourhood House
Our Purpose
Morwell Neighbourhood House is established for those people and families who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, distress or isolation within the Morwell and surrounding communities. We also advance the social and public welfare of the community by providing educational support, skills, training and volunteering opportunities to increase independence. We deliver programs that include addressing food security issues, reducing social isolation and enhancing wellbeing.
Mosaic Baptist Church
Mosaic is a multi-site church in Canberra, ACT.
Through the week we open our facilities to numerous community events including Busy Bee's playgroup, Creative Leisure (craft), computer classes, English as a Second and Language classes, cooking groups, reading clubs and more.
Mossman State High School
Provides Secondary Education services to the Douglas Shire
Mossman State School
Our school is located in the semi-rural township of the Mossman community and has an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) value of 892, which is well below the average national ICSEA value of 1000. 45% of our families fall into the bottom quarter of the Distribution of Socio-Educational Advantage (SEA) in Australia, as opposed to the national average of 25%. Conversely, 5% of our families fall into the top quarter of the Distribution of SEA, as opposed to the national average of 25%. Our school community embraces a wide representation of cultures, languages and lifestyles, which make up our student, parent and staff population. Approximately 50% of our students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. We estimate that approximately 50% of our students do not have devices or connectivity at home which creates an issue for our school in terms of creating equity around continuity of learning during the school closures caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
Mossman Support Services
Mossman Support Services strives to build a community that cares and supports the vulnerable and disadvantaged including persons with a disability, people with a mental illness, youth at risk and marginalized indigenous people by providing support services and/or referrals to asist individuals to remove barriers to opportunity, increase social inclusion nad improve their quality of life. Our holistic services focus on providing clients with life tools based on their strengths, preferences, values and culture. Programs delivered by Mossman Support Services include disability support, youth services, community counselling for victims of family and domestic violence, intensive family support, playgroup, men's shed, community garden and kitchen, work for the dole, art and craft program, drama for disability among the few. We believe in the rights of people and the importance of relationships. These foundations shape our approach to providing support and underpin our vision and mission
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard in Camden Inc
A not-for-profit charity providing goods and furniture for domestic violence survivor families and the homeless in the Macarthur region - operating since May 2008.
Mount Alexander Shire Council
Provides support and governance functions to local community and responsible for the coordination of local emergency- disaster relief and recovery functions.
Mount Barker Family House Inc
Mount Barker Community Centre is a not-for-profit, independent organisation located in the heart of Mount Barker SA. The Community Centre offers local community members opportunities to connect with each other through a variety of responsive and inclusive programs, events and volunteer roles across the region. The Community Centre is responsive to local community need and works to address gaps and unmet needs through innovation and collaboration.
Mount Dandenong Primary School
Primary School
Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency
Independent community based organization dedicated to informing, linking and empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds to enhance a culturally rich and diverse Australia.
Mount Gravatt Community Centre
Mount Gravatt Community Centre offers services and support to families and individuals living in Mt Gravatt and surrounding suburbs. Our support extends from advocacy to providing appropriate counselling and referral. Resources are available to all people contacting the Centre. Aged care and in-home support services are also provided to eligible community members.
Mount Isa Family Support Service & Neighbourhood Centre Inc
The Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centres is a hub of local knowledge. We always have an emphasis on offering programs and responses that are tailored to our local community. Our networks with community groups, individuals, businesses, Government, faith organisations and schools mean we have a unique insight into the landscape of our local community.
We are not defined by a service to a target demographic, but by an approach which is driven by the community itself. We foster connection, belonging, participation and inclusion. The Centre welcomes everyone, and work hard to build connection between individuals and organisation, particularly those who are isolated, vulnerable, and disenfranchised. Our centre offers many funded and centre-funded programs to encourage people to connect and engage in community activities. We are local people who live in and are passionate about our community. We believe a Connected Community is a Well Community, and we work hard to ensure that the Mount Isa Neighbourhood Centre is a hub that supports our community’s needs.
Mount Stromlo High School
Stromlo High School strives to provide a safe and caring education environment where each student is encouraged to achieve individual excellence, self-reliance and responsibility. We provide a quality education for every child.
Learning provides all students with a positive and productive future full of challenges and satisfaction. Success in learning provides students with the basis for life long learning and the ability to contribute positively and productively to the community and society.
Respect for others; respect for the right of others to learn and feel safe; respect for property of others and the school and community and self-respect allow all members of the school community to work successfully together at all times.
Endeavouring to do your best in everything you do and participating and taking up opportunities allows students to develop a high level of self-respect and pride in their achievements. Everyone learns differently. Everyone has strengths. Students are ass
Mount Tarcoola Primary School
Mount Tarcoola Primary School caters for Kindergarten to Year 6 students living in the southern suburbs of Geraldton and the Greenough hinterland.
Mountains Community Resource Network
MCRN is the local peak body for the community services sector in the Blue Mountains - our Member organisations include Neighbourhood Centres; family, homelessness, DV and youth support services; aged and disability services, etc.
Mt Hawthorn Baptist Church
Mt Hawthorn Baptist Church Incorporated is a Christian church, affiliated with The Baptist Union of Western Australia Incorporated.
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.
