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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
Mudgin-Gal Aboriginal Corporation
Mudgin-Gal is an Aboriginal organisation based in inner-city Sydney. As a service run by Aboriginal women, for Aboriginal women, it is unique. Mudgin-Gal means ‘women’s place’. It offers safe haven and active support for women, girls and their young families through services.
Mullaley Public School
Primary school education
Various locations around Australia
Mullion Creek Public School P&C
We are the P&C associated with Mullion Creek Public School. We help resource the school and students for whatever is needed.
Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre
MDNC is a community based organisation which is funded and / or supported by: Dept of family services, Dept. of social services, donations and contributions from the Byron Shire Community, Byron Shire Council. Services delivered are broad.
Mullumbimby High School P&C
MHS P&C raise funds the learning and wellbeing of Mullum High's students, especially following the recent catastrophic flood
Multicap Limited
Established in 1962, Multicap is a Queensland based disability support service; empowering people with disability and their families through a network of one-on-one and group programs. Services including hub-based recreational activities, employment training, supported independent living, customised support and short term accommodation are delivered from more than 100 locations across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Multicap stands by its sole purpose: the quality of life of people with disability and their families is enhanced by our support. With our help, people with disability are encouraged to exercise choice and control, develop independence and achieve their life goals.
We deliver services across the following regions:
* Brisbane
* Logan
* Redlands
* Moreton Bay
* Sunshine Coast
* South West Queensland
* Central Queensland
* North Queensland
* Gold Coast
* Northern New South Wales
Multicap Tasmania
Multicap Tasmania provides disability support services to a large number of clients across Northern Tasmania, including day services, respite, accommodation services, for children and adults.
Multicultural Australia
Since 1998, Multicultural Australia (formerly Multicultural Development Australia) has been welcoming refugees, people seeking asylum, international students and other new arrivals to Queensland with the goal of creating a fairer, more prosperous society for all Queenslanders.
We support more than 5,000 newly arrived Queenslanders every year, including refugees, international students, people seeking asylum and migrants.
We help them to settle into their new lives, build connections in their communities, find work and study opportunities, learn new skills and feel at home.
We also work with individuals, communities, business and government to help build a more welcoming Queensland through advocacy, cultural training and community events that bring people together, foster understanding and recognise the valuable contribution that new arrivals and migrants make to Queensland.
Multicultural Australia - Biloela
Multicultural Australia exists to create a welcoming, inclusive and economically stronger community. This is a shared agenda with many others. Our part is to ensure that new Queenslanders are included, skilled and thriving. We are passionate about promoting positive conversations about inclusion.
Multicultural Australia - Post-SRSS Program
Supports finally determined asylum seekers
Multicultural Australia - Toowoomba
Multicultural Australia exists to create a welcoming, inclusive and economically stronger community. This is a shared agenda with many others. Our part is to ensure that new Queenslanders are included, skilled and thriving. We are passionate about promoting positive conversations about inclusion.
Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast
Settlement and Engagement Transition Support - case work for refugees and migrants up to 5 years after their arrival in Australia.
Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra
Established in 1975, MCCI delivers services to and represents the interests of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) in the Illawarra, ACT and Queanbeyan.
Our services include aged care, youth development, community capacity building, volunteering, and training and we are proud to be a dynamic organisation that represents the ever changing needs of our community.
Multicultural Communities Council of WA
MCCWA supports and advocates disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals, families and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds.
Multicultural Community Centre Ltd
The Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) was established in 1989 in Chinatown, to meet the needs of Brisbane’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community in Brisbane Chinatown (Fortitude Valley) and the wider Brisbane community. MCC was formally incorporated in 1996 and operates as a charitable organisation (a public benevolent institution), primarily assisting migrants, refugees, the disadvantaged, the poor and the elderly.
Multicultural Development Association Inc. - Woolloongabba
MDA is committed to delivering a welcoming Queensland where all new arrivals have the opportunity to fully contribute to and participate in a multicultural society. Queensland’s diversity is our strength.
We are an independent organisation committed to achieving the best settlement outcomes for our clients. As one of Queensland’s largest multicultural agencies, we work with refugees, international students, people seeking asylum and migrants, as well as their local communities.
In metropolitan and regional Queensland, MDA works in partnership with our clients, other service providers, government agencies and the private sector, to achieve quality service delivery through advocacy, client service delivery, community development and multicultural sector development.
Multicultural Families Organisation
Multicultural Families Organisation supports newly arrived refugees and migrants with settlement support and housing.
Multicultural Futures
Assisting migrants and refugees who are facing or experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and difficulty settling, or who need support to improve their employment capabilities, so that they can build meaningful lives in Australia.
Multicultural Hub Canberra
We provide settlement services and support across the ACT and SE NSW including Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Cooma and Bega.
Multicultural Services Centre - Bunbury
MSCWA Bunbury provides settlement services to new migrants in the Southwest region of Western Australia.
Multicultural Services Centre of WA - Mirrabooka
To meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians; and to use its cultural and linguistic service planning and delivery expertise to undertake initiatives to respond to natural and other disasters and humanitarian causes overseas.
Multicultural Services Centre of WA - Morley
MSCWA’s Purpose
To meet the settlement, welfare, education and training, cultural, legal and related needs of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians; and to use its cultural and linguistic service planning and delivery expertise to undertake initiatives to respond to natural and other disasters and humanitarian causes overseas.
We Provide following programmes:
- MAITRI Mental Health Services
- Disability Services Program
- Financial Services
- Health and wellbeing Program
- Housing Services Program
- Media Services
- Wellness Program
- My Health Our Health (MHOH)
- Problem Gambling
- Settlement Grants Program
- Workforce Development Centre Program
Our website is www.mscwa.com.au .
Multicultural Services Centre of WA - North Perth
The aims and objectives of our organisation are:
a) Alleviate poverty within migrant and refugee families through the provision of emergency relief and other available support services and initiatives.
b) Provide appropriate cultural and linguistic services to address the needs of the diverse populace of WA with special emphasis on matters affecting their general settlement, welfare & education, training & employment, legal & health (including mental health).
c) Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services targeting specific needs of women, elderly, youth and people with disabilities.
d) Build the capacity of new and emerging ethnic groups and empower them to address issues of concern to them.
e) Collaborate and assist ethnic groups whose aims and objects are compatible with those of the Association.
f) Promote greater awareness of the needs and concerns of culturally and linguistically diverse Western Australians among all levels of the government and non-gove
North Perth WA 6006
W waconnect.org.au/multicultural-services-centre-north-perth/
Multicultural Youth Service
The team at MYS assist young migrants and refugees to find their way in their new environment.
Our friendly team can help with:
Someone to talk to
Friends & relationships
Finding a job
Getting on at school
Family matters
Exploring new opportunities
Multicultural Youth South Australia
MYSA is the state representative body for multicultural youth and young families, the only youth-specific multicultural organisation in South Australia, and one of two leading youth-specific multicultural organisations in the country. Our primary objective is to equip disadvantaged refugee/migrant youth and young families with the resources and opportunities they need to participate in the social and economic life of the community. We are involved in three key areas of work: (1) direct program delivery; (2) research, policy and advocacy; and (3) sector development and capacity building. We also own and operate the event management social enterprise, Miss MYSA Events (MME).
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.
