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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.

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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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Multilink Community Services Inc.

MultiLink provides community services to diverse communities. Multilink focusses on migrant, culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Our key services include settlement of new people into the community, comprehensive language support, help for aged and disability sectors, support for children, young people and families, and social engagement programs focusing on healthy lifestyles.

Our vision for the future combines practical programs with our values and mission.

ADASC Aged and Disability Services supports frail aged people, people with a disability and their carers from diverse cultural, faith and linguistic backgrounds with a range of services required to assist them to continue living in their own home with confidence and dignity.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia Inc (MSWA)

Organisation that looks after people with all Neurological Conditions. (Formerly known as the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA)

Mum for Mum NCJWA

Mum for Mum NCJWA is a non-denominational home-visiting program where trained volunteers who are mothers themselves visit an expectant mum in the last trimester of pregnancy and for the first year of their baby's life in order to provide emotional support.

Various locations around Australia

T +61451670628

E 6114@test.zeroseven.com.au

W mumformum.org.au

Mummy's Wish Ltd

Mummy's Wish manages the distressing impact of cancer on mums and their family units by providing support to Australian families with children aged 12 years, through the provision of practical, immediate and non-means tested support, whilst mum is receiving treatment for cancer.

Mums of the Hills Inc.

We are an online and place-based group dedicated to connecting mums and children in the greater area. We advocate for issues associated with women living in hills areas.

We provide support and workshops in issues relevant to health and wellbeing.

Various locations around Australia

T 0412625284

E 4372@test.zeroseven.com.au

W facebook.com/mumsofthehills/

Mums Supporting Families In Need

MSFIN is a charity based in Seaford Victoria that believes that every child has the right to access their daily basic needs.
MSFIN is a fully run organisation that provides material aid to vulnerable community members via the social workers that support these clients. We provide material items such as womens, mens and childrens clothing, linen, nursery furniture, toys, toiletries and non perishable food. We provide free material aid to approximately 500 people every month.

Mums4Refugees NSW INC

We provide emergency material aid to people seeking asylum

Various locations around Australia

E 4880@test.zeroseven.com.au

W mums4refugees.org/

Mungindi Progress Association

Supports rural community groups and community projects. They also assist with families struggling in times of need.

Mununjali Jymbi Centre

Indigenous Support Service and Housing
Jymbi Centre
Family and Youth Support Healing and Intervention
All families who have difficulties from time to time and may need to talk with someone.
We work confidentially and can provide information and ongoing healing and support with you and your whole family.
Some ways our programs offer support:
Having a cuppa and a yarn
Court Support
Counselling
Referrals
Day & Overnight programs
Women’s & Men’s Groups
Client support services

Murilla Community Centre Inc

Incorporiated in 1992 the Murilla Community Centre Inc aims to focus on Developing and supporting the Community through awareness and response to social and human issues identified in Miles and surrounding districts: Provide information and resources
Set up and coordinate new community services
Network with existing organisation and assist the development of self help and particular interest groups
Encourage government and other services to visit this area
Provide a meeting place for groups
Provide assistance to people who have difficulty understanding information
Be a place where someone is available to listen and where people can visit when no one else can help.
The Murilla Community Centre provides many services and programs including:
•Rural Family Support Worker
•Murilla Respite Service
•Murilla Long Day Care Centre
•Community Development Workers
•Community News
•Broadband for Seniors
•The Den - Youth Group
•Emergency Relief Program
•Room/Equipment Hir

Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation

We help Aboriginal people in need of housing, we work to prevent homelessness in Aboriginal communities, we support Aboriginal people to maintain their tenancies, we represent Aboriginal tenants in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal when they have a landlord tenant depute, we are a charity, not for profit Aboriginal corporation, we maintain a gift fund in accordance with the requirements of the income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperatives

The Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative is a not-for-profit organisation who provides a diverse range of programs from childcare, kindergarten, health, medical, well being, housing and aged care for the Aboriginal people in Robinvale. Our main focus is on self determination, empowerment and resilience.

Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group

The core business of the Group is to sponsor, and to help settle in our community, people from refugee camps around the world. The families and individual persons who come are under 202 Humanitarian Visas

Murri Watch Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Murri Watch is a not-for-profit incorporation established in 1991 just prior to the handing down of the Recommendations arising from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. Murri Watch is determined to stop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths and self-harm in custody, and to deliver high quality services and support options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. Murri Watch delivers a range of programs across the state. These programs include Diversion from Custody, Cell Visitor Services, Community Patrol Services and Homelessness. Our Homelessness Service, Bowman Johnson Hostel is a 20-bed hostel which provides short term accommodation combined with case management services for homeless person or persons at risk of being homeless.

Woolloongabba QLD 4102

E 2639@test.zeroseven.com.au

W murriwatch.org.au/

Murrigunyah

Indigenous sexual assault centre, providing support for women and males in the community, provide counselling, referrals, emergency response, training and workshops, court assistance, advocacy, spiritual healing.

Murrindindi Shire Council

MSC is a rural council to the north-east of metropolitan Melbourne, providing local government services

Murrurundi Pre-school Incorporated

Service providing high quality education and care for children aged 3-5 years.

Murwillumbah Community Centre

The Murwillumbah Community Centre Inc (MCC) is a centrally located not-for-profit, community-based organisation which provides a diverse mix of support services and facilities for Murwillumbah and surrounding villages. MCC is committed to the principles of equity, access, participation and community development, and is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for the local community that celebrates diversity and encourages health and wellbeing, social interaction, inter-generational respect, and the sharing of knowledge and positive inclusion.
MCC services include;
- Information, Referral, Advocacy & Support Service
- Emergency Relief Service
- Financial Counselling Service
- Budget Counselling
- Tenancy Support Service
- Homeless support
- Educational / Recreational Programs
- Community Pantry
- Indigenous Family Support
- Indigenous Dance Group & playgroup
- Youth breakfast program
- After school youth group

Murwillumbah NSW 2484

E 2301@test.zeroseven.com.au

W mccentre.org.au/

Murwillumbah CORE Inc. (Community Organised Resilience Effort)

Disaster resilience, recovery and preparedness

Murwillumbah High School

Secondary school

My Best Life Australia Ltd

The charity has been created to provide those who are experiencing domestic violence and homelessness a safe place to stay. Our aim is to provide more social and emergency housing for very low income earners and victims of abuse, as well as running programs and activities to help rebuild self esteem.

Myhorizon

Standing with you, for you so you can make the most of life
We tailor supports around your individual needs, preferences, and life stages. Find the service that's right for you:
Lifestyle
Employment and Training
Support Coordination
Independent Living
Social Enterprises

Naala Djookan Healing Centre

Naala Djookan is a healing centre for women and children who have experienced or are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. We offer a variety of wellness activities as well as offering intensive one on one support for women that require more support on their healing journey.

Nairm Marr Djambana Inc

We are a not for profit Aboriginal Community Organisation (Gathering Place). An Aboriginal Gathering Place is a welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe space where all Aboriginal people have a sense of belonging. It is a space designed to foster reconciliation and healing, for Aboriginal people as well as non-Aboriginal people, with access to programs and services that strengthen culture and enhance wellbeing.. We provide culturally safe programs and services.

Various locations around Australia

T 0397831521

E 5276@test.zeroseven.com.au

W djambana.org.au/

Nambour Community Centre Inc.

OUR VISION
To stand beside people as we all work and learn towards a better community.

OUR MISSION
To co-create a better community by working with people in ways that promote and embed equity, opportunity and mutual respect.

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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