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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
Peel Youth Services
Vulnerable at risk Youth
Groups for Young mums and bubs
Outreach in Schools
Early Learning intervention and education/ programs
Counselling
PeelConnect Incorporated
PeelConnect fosters collaboration in our region to make a difference in the fields of homelessness, mental health, drugs and alcohol. Our work shows up through our programs:
Night Carers - a night time service for those sleeping rough, with care packs, socialisation, referral and a hot drink,
Celebrating Community Connections - an annual event to bring agencies together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere to celebrate the work already being undertaken, with an overall objective of working more effectively together,
REWRX - a work for the dole program that fosters skills development and socialisation,
MACS - Mentoring, Advocacy, Counselling and Support for those experiencing homelessness and / or disadvantage through a fee-free counselling service, and free mentoring
Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT
Pegasus Riding for the Disabled provide horse and farm activities for people with a disability in the Canberra region
Pembroke Primary School
Primary School
Peninsula Health - Community Health Mornington
the organization provids care for local residents from birth through to end of life care, and a comprehensive range of sub-specialties including emergency medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, aged care, rehabilitation, oncology, mental health, and care in the home.
Peninsula Health Frankston Community Care Unit
The CCU is a 24 hour residential psycho-social rehabilitation program designed to support individuals with a mental illness towards their recovery goals. We are part of Peninsula Health. We provide individuals with a safe environment to work on their living skills, mental health well-being and support them back into community
Various locations around Australia
W peninsulahealth.org.au/services/services-f-m/mental-health-service/adult-mental-health/
Penrith Gorillas
Soccer for Fun and Fitness. Connecting people in the community
Pentecost Care
We are non for profit team of volunteers that provides meals ,clothes, toiletries for the homeless community in the city. We have a building in Melbourne. Each week we provide home cooked meals and a friendly safe place to come and enjoy some company.
Pentland State School
Pentland is a small school in a low-socio economic, severely drought stricken community. The area is used for grazing cattle. The school is the hub of the community. Due to little opportunity for employment due to the drought, there is minimal money in the community.
People Helping People Australia Ltd
PHP provides benevolent relief to land owners and communities that have been severely affected by drought, fire, or flood.
PHP runs month long camps at disaster affected areas, where our skilled volunteers will work side by side with landowners and communities members on infrastructure projects.
People Who Care
People Who Care's mission is to create communities of people who care for each other.
People Who Care - Starting Over Support (SOS)
Supporting people who have left their lives behind with little or no possessions.
Individuals and families are referred to SOS by refuges, government and non-government agencies, where we can assist in the transition from crisis accommodation by furnishing homes.
Peppercorn Services Incorporated
Peppercorn Services Inc. provides support services to a wide range of people located within the local government areas of the Hawkesbury, Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hornsby, Gosford and the Hills. We care for families, people who are aged and those who experience disadvantage, vulnerability and isolation. Or core services include community transport, centre based meals and social support for seniors, early intervention and prevention support for families, parenting programs and playgroup as well as community capacity building, community readiness and resilience programs, early childhood education and lawn and garden maintenance.
Perinatal Wellbeing Centre
Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is a community based non-government organisation providing support to families in the Australian Capital Territory that are struggling with Perinatal mental health issues.
Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley Inc
We are a permaculture community garden in Wilberforce NSW. We provide a community growing space where the community particulates in growing the food and sharing in the harvests. We teach and role model regenerative and sustainable living.
Perth Homeless Support Group
We are a non for profit charity who assist those people experiencing homelessness. Every Sunday morning we distribute non perishable items to up to 200 people at the Homeless Hub on Moore Street Perth. These include baked beans, Spaghetti, tuna, tinned fruit, muesli bars, up and go, juice boxes, cheese dips, sultanas. Along with these items we have tea and coffee on offer. We also have a team of volunteers who run Our Charity Meals where every Sunday they make fresh sandwiches, baked items, boiled eggs, fresh fruit. One of our volunteers has a clothing distribution as well with all items donated and sorted by her and her team.
At the Moore Street Hub we set up several marquees in such a way that its like a shopping market. We have found that we have struck up a personal relationship with a number of those experiencing homelessness. As we are at the coal face so to speak we have found that our service gives a more community that these people have grown to love and as we have as well.
Perth Inner City Youth Service
PICYS operates a Household Network for homelessness young people aged 16- 25 needing either supported transitional accommodation with case management in shared units managed by a community housing provider, or support in gaining and or retaining other accommodation secured by a young person.
PICYS also runs a psychosocial mental health support service called PILLAR, for young people aged 15 - 18 at entry. PILLAR works closely with other mental health service providers and clinicians focusing on the wellbeing of the young person and engagement in the community.
PICYS works with all young people and also has a keen focus to support young people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex, LGBTI. In 2015/6 nearly 1 in 3 young people PICYS worked with identified as LGBTI.
Pets Of The Homeless
At Pets of the Homeless (POTH), we are committed to help vulnerable people by alleviating the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.
We assist by feeding and providing veterinary care as well as emergency boarding to the animals to help relieve the heartache for those who are unable to care for their pets.
Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre Inc. (PICAL)
We are a registered not-for-profit Neighbourhood House and Learn Local organisation providing a wide range of community services and learning opportunities to support the needs of our community.
PICAL provides a vital service to those experiencing hardship through our emergency food relief program known as the Phil Dixon Emergency Food Relief Pantry. Support is also offered through welfare service referrals, employment services, Women Connect program and a Centrelink agency. The PICAL Community Garden supplies fresh produce to our pantry and has many opportunities for horticulture training, organic vegetable and fruit growing workshops, and local food swaps. Rooms are available to hire by individuals or groups for meetings, training and activities.
PICAL relies on the assistance of our valuable community volunteers. We offer many opportunities for volunteer participation in all aspects of our activities and welcome the involvement of our local community.
Phil's Emporium Op Shop
Phil's Emporium is a not for profit op shop located in Bungendore Village. We also run a Community Food Hub giving away free food to those in need as well as running an additional op shop at a neighbouring village Captains Flat. We support many community events and assist many people who are in need of clothes, financial support, etc. We partner with Bungendore Anglican Church.
Phoenix Community Project Inc
We focus on providing programs and opportunities to close the gap for people with a disability. We truly believe in the capabilities of all individuals and their ability to reach the stars.
Phoenix Foundations Housing Relief Limited
Providing housing and planning assistance in rebuilding after natural disasters
Phoenix House Youth Services
Phoenix House Youth Services has a successful 30+ years track-record of working with “at risk” young people (aged 13-24), in the Northern Sydney region. We provided alternative education and training pathways, with wraparound support of case management and counselling, to the most challenged young people, delivering life-changing outcomes.
Our primary target group is “at risk” young people who have been disengaged from education and not in employment. Many of these young people are affected by a number of factors including: family breakdown, drug and or alcohol abuse, mental health issues, domestic violence and homelessness.
Since the transformation of Phoenix House from a homelessness service to a service focusing on education and training four years ago, Phoenix House have achieved significant social impact, as measured through the success in it programs, awards, compliments and recognition.
Picabeen Community Association Inc.
Picabeen, operates from a social justice framework and is a community hub that aims to improve the quality of life of it's constituents
Pickering Brook Primary School
Primary School
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.
