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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.
In addition to 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
Big Yellow Umbrella Incorporated
Big Yellow Umbrella (BYU) is a community hub that provides services, programs and activities to meet the needs of all aspects of the local Camden community, prioritising those that are vulnerable and disadvantaged. Our services include early childhood and support
playgroups, case management (youth and adults in crisis), intake and referral, youth services (center and school based), food relief and community meals, appeals, parenting programs, school breakfast clubs, early literacy, transition to school, skill development, school holiday programs, recreational programs, art and craft and community development.
We aim to strengthen and enrich the community by connecting people with local services, community activities and each other. BYU prides itself in working across the age and need spectrum, with crisis programs through to social participation and therapy programs including therapeutic art, yoga and tai chi.
Billabong High School
A comprehensive high school located in the Riverina.
Culcairn NSW 2660
Binda Public School
Small public school in Binda NSW
Bingara Neighbourhood Centre
At the Bingara Neighbourhood Centre residents have access to many different visiting services as well as the ability to discuss issues and be referred to professional services.
Bingara NSW 2404
Birchip Neighbourhood House Inc
Provides community development opportunities to help connect people to their community, Particularly those who are disadvantaged or marginalised.
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre - Taree
Biripi ACMC was established in 1981, is the second AMS in NSW, is community controlled & always has and always will have our community’s health and well-being as its core purpose.
We provide a “holistic” model of care to achieve better health & wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people with in the Biripi nation. We believe that health encompasses not only your physical health, but also mental health, emotional health, connection to country and your spiritual well-being.
We will continue to engage & empower our community by providing knowledge, skills & advocacy.
We are a multi-layered health organisation that provides culturally appropriate care in the following service divisions:
• Aged Care
• Health Services
• Programs & Community Support
• Out of Home Care
Birribee Housing
Welcome to Birribee Housing. Birribee is Wiradjuri for the Grey Box Tree, whose versatile bark was used for canoes, shelter, and coolamons. Birribee Housing emerges from the NSW Land Council Network, so culture, community, and self-determination are at the heart of our work. Birribee is writing a new story: creating new connections and growing the Aboriginal economy.
BizRebuild
BizRebuild is a business-led initiative, developed by the Business Council of Australia, to provide practical and on the ground assistance to small and local businesses left devastated by the bushfires.
BK 2 Basics Melbourne
Offer a 6 day a week Community pantry, Community meals, Outreach programmes, Community cuts ( free haircuts ) Boobie Blitz ( Making sure every woman has good fitting bras ), Christmas presents, Christmas hampers, Christmas party. All of the above and more for anyone facing hardship.
Black Swan Health - headspace Osborne Park
Black Swan Health is the lead agency for headspace Joondalup and Osborne Park. headspace is a FREE health service that provides support to young people aged 12-25 and their families.
Osborne Park WA 6017
W blackswanhealth.com.au/mental-health/headspace-for-young-people/
Black Swan Health - Osborne Park
Black Swan Health provides affordable, high quality and evidence-based medical, mental health, chronic condition and disability services to the community.
Black Swan Health - Wesley Central
Black Swan Health delivers tailored health, mental health and wellbeing services that are high quality, evidence-based, safe and aim to achieve positive outcomes for its clients.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Neighbourhood Centre
The Neighbourhood Centre is funded to provide support services for vulnerable people within the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council boundaries.
Blackall QLD 4472
W btrc.qld.gov.au/services-facilities/blackall-neighbourhood-centre
Blackwood Youth Action Inc
Blackwood Youth Action Inc (BYA) is a charitable institution that has been supporting at-risk and marginalised young people in the Shires of Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Nannup and Manjimup since 2015.
BYA is the leading provider of youth mental health services and support to at-risk young people across social, emotional, educational and psychological domains in the Warren Blackwood region. BYA has a proven track record of responsive, pro-active and effective service delivery. The organisation has authentic longstanding connections across the community services, health and education sectors in the Warren Blackwood. BYA currently provides mental health and AOD awareness raising and education throughout all seven high schools in the region. BYA provides services that are evidence-informed; developmentally, socially and culturally appropriate; and responsive to all levels of need (ie. awareness raising, education, early intervention, treatment and referral).
BlazeAid - QLD
A volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working alongside rural families, our volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.
BlazeAid Adelong
A volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods.
Adelong NSW 2729
BlazeAid Macksville
BLAZEAID is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and is a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. Working alongside the rural families, our volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.
Equally important, volunteers also help to lift the spirits of people who are often facing their second or third flood event after years of drought, or devastating losses through bushfires. BlazeAid volunteers work in a disaster-affected area for many months, not only helping individuals and families, but also helping rebuild the local communities.
BlazeAid Yarrowitch
Volunteer based organisation that works with Rural Communities and Land Owners after a natural disaster to assist in the rebuilding of fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed
Bletchley Park Primary School
Bletchley Park Primary has 1010 students with a number of students and families doing it tough due to family breakdown, unemployment and those escaping domestic violence.
Southern River WA 6110
Bligh Park Community Services Inc.
Relieving poverty and distress by providing a range of direct services which significantly improve the lives of children, young people, families, individuals and older people in our community. Provision of a free food program, free counselling and advocacy services. Provision of high quality Before & After School and Vacation Care Supporting families with children in their early years. Provision of free Youth programs and services. Provision of education and skills Increased community engagement and reduced social isolation. Working closely with our local Indigenous Community to support self-determination
Bligh Park NSW 2756
Bloodwood Tree Association Inc
Bloodwood Tree Association is an Aboriginal controlled, not-for-profit registered charitable organisation that, for over 40 years, has been providing services for the homeless, unemployed, those affected by alcohol and other drugs and supporting vulnerable people in need within Port and South Hedland.
South Hedland WA 6722
Bloomhill Cancer Care
Bloomhill Cancer Care supports people of all ages on the Sunshine Coast to live well with cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers. Bloomhill provides ongoing support and services to patients undergoing a cancer diagnosis, as well as supporting family members. With no ongoing government funding, the charity relies on donations, fundraising and income from the Bloomhill Op Shops and the management of the Cotton Tree Markets to continue providing its valuable services.
Buderim QLD 4556
Blue Care - Ipswich Community Care
Looking after aged and young people including those with a disability.
Eastern Heights QLD 4305
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 a range 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, please 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 danger, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
