Media release | 8th December 2025
GIVIT IS OFFICIAL DONATION CHANNEL TO HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY BUSHFIRES IN PARTS OF NSW
GIVIT is contracted by the New South Wales Government to manage donations of goods, services and funds for people impacted by bushfires in New South Wales, including Koolewong and Bulahdelah.
GIVIT is currently working with services on the ground in New South Wales to assess needs and register them through the GIVIT NSW Bushfires Appeal.
GIVIT Head of Engagement Christina Spehr said uncoordinated donations can hamper response and recovery efforts.
“My first message is please do not send or take donations into impacted areas,” said Ms Spehr.
“There is currently nowhere to store these donations, meaning they may quickly become unusable. Large amounts of unrequested donations also divert frontline workers from their primary role in response and recovery.”
“GIVIT works directly with councils, outreach teams, charities and community groups to identify exactly what’s needed to make sure people get what they need, when they need it.”
“This event marks the beginning of a potentially long disaster season across Australia. We will be supporting communities affected by disasters over the coming months, so I encourage anyone wanting to help those affected to regularly visit GIVIT.org.au as recovery needs are identified and evolve."
Members of the public can donate through the GIVIT NSW Bushfires Appeal with 100% of donated funds received by GIVIT going to affected communities.
Where possible, GIVIT uses donated funds to purchase items from local providers to support the economic recovery of impacted regions.
If you have an item to donate that is not listed, please register the item on www.givit.org.au/donate-items.
If you are a local charity or frontline service in need of donated goods and services, please register at givit.org.au/charity-registration.
About GIVIT
GIVIT is the smart way to give. Through GIVIT.org.au, we channel generosity where it is needed to support vulnerable people and communities in Australia.
Working with more than 5,000 partner organisations, we ensure people get what they need when they need it most – whether recovering from an emergency event, or experiencing hardship due to circumstances such as drought, domestic and family violence, homelessness, disability, and mental health.
GIVIT captures all offers of goods and services online, removing the need for charities and services to sort, store and dispose of unrequested donations, saving valuable resources. 100% of donated money received by GIVIT to support people in need are used to purchase essential items and services. We buy locally, wherever possible, to support local businesses and the economic recovery of affected communities. GIVIT’s operational costs are covered by government contracts and corporate partners.
For more information, contact our on-call media officer
Kate Fisher