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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
Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School
The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School was established in 1986 as a primary school in Highgate Hill. In 1997 the school successfully secured funds to purchase the current site at Acacia Ridge.
To this day the Murri School continues to thrive in Acacia Ridge. The school now helps students from Prep to Year 12 grow into independent and responsible members of the community.
Acacia Ridge QLD 4110
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service - Housing - Logan Central
Provide a number of services to First Nation clients in the Brisbane and Logan areas.
Logan Central QLD 4114
E housing@atsichsbrisbane.org.au
W atsichsbrisbane.org.au/services/children-families/housing/
Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Browns Plains
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan.
We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal medical health service in Queensland and Australia’s second oldest. We are determined to reinstate the wellbeing of our people—person by person, family by family, generation by generation.
We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way—supporting our people and community in our ongoing commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.
Browns Plains QLD 4118
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Family Wellbeing Service
Helping our mob – by working with our families to support you and your kids. Our Family Wellbeing team can provide in-home support and counselling and connect you up with others that can help. Our catchment areas include Logan, Beenleigh and Browns Plains. Our services are free and we receive referrals from all community members whereby self, family and friends, community organisations and Government agencies.
Waterford West QLD 4133
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Logan Central
Psychology, counselling and case-management service for clients who attend ATSICHS Logan
Logan Central QLD 4114
Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Loganlea Clinic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service
Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane - Woolloongabba
Primary health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and wider community.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Directorate
Provides Social work intervention for existing patients and clients who have either been discharged from a metro south hospital and has transitioned back to community and require ongoing support in social and emotional wellbeing intervention.
Inala QLD 4077
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd - Brisbane City
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Cairns
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.
Cairns QLD 4870
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Ipswich
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd (ATSILS), is a non-profit, community based organisation which delivers competent, equitable and effective criminal, civil and family law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ATSILS is also funded to perform a State-wide role in the key areas of: Indigenous Legal Assistance, Early Intervention and Prevention, Law and Social Justice Reform; Community Legal Education, Coronial and Public Sector Monitoring, Royal Commission into Institutionalised Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Assistance and Prisoner Throughcare Program.
Ipswich QLD 4305
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Mount Isa
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd – (ATSILS), is a community-based organisation established to provide professional and culturally proficient legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.
We deliver a broad range of civil, family and criminal law services as well as prevention, intervention and community legal education programs, coronial and public sector monitoring and Throughcare services.
Our mission is to foster collaborative partnerships with our communities, key government and non-government stakeholders to influence positive change and deliver high-quality legal services for our people within or exposed to the justice system.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (QLD) Ltd - Townsville
We support clients to transition successfully
back into the community and support the changes needed in their lives that can greatly reduce the prospects of them returning to prison. Ultimately the goal of the Throughcare program is to help our clients turn their lives around and in so doing, create safer communities.
Aboriginal Community Housing Ltd
We are a growing independent national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community housing organisation.
Kununurra WA 6743
Aboriginal Community Services
Our organization supports First nations elders in Remote Australia -APY Lands
We also support Disability clients in the lands as well
Aboriginal Investment Group - Northern Australian Aboriginal Charitable Trust
Aboriginal Investment Group is a leader in social advancement. We are privately funded and Indigenous owned and we are dedicated to the regeneration of Aboriginal communities and creating sustainable employment opportunities.
Casuarina NT 0810
Aboriginal Legal Services
Provides legal representation for Indigenous clients involved with the criminal justice system. In addition, provides ancillary services such as bail support effecting the individual, family and community.
Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Families Strong Culture Inc
The Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Family Strong Culture Inc. (AMHC) is a charity, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) providing culturally appropriate family violence services to First Nations people. The service is located and operated in Western Australia. AMHC was incorporated in 2015 and began working in 2018. AMHC’s vision is ‘that all First Nations women and children live safe and healthy lives free of family violence.’ We aim to reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations men incarcerated for their who use violence.
AMHC operates from the Parnpajinya Aboriginal Community (PAC). Sitting under the umbrella of AMHC is our ‘walk-up’ service, the Parnpajinya Aboriginal Males Healing Service (PAMHS). Current staffing is currently provided by “goodwill”. Staff work pro bono. Existing services provided by PAMHS include counselling, group therapy, men’s healing & wellbeing.
Access Community Housing Company Ltd
30 years young Access Community Housing Company is a Not for Profit Tier 2 provider under the National Regulatory System. We have a portfolio of approx. 650 properties and assist individuals and families who are on the Dept of Housing waitlist to find appropriate housing. We endeavour to improve people's lives by helping families and individuals to attain suitable housing and assisting them to sustain it. Our values - Respect, Integrity, People Focussed, Equity and Accountability are the foundations of our work and influence every decision and action we take.
Manunda QLD 4870
Access Community Services - Aitkenvale
ParentsNext helps eligible parents to plan and prepare for employment by the time their children go to school. It now operates in all non-remote areas of Australia.
As a ParentsNext provider, we work with parents to help them set education and employment goals, develop a pathway to achieve their goals and link them to services and activities in the local community.
Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Access Community Services - Gateway Services
Access Community Services Limited works towards a cohesive community where everyone is valued and can fully participate in the social and economic life of the community.
Logan Central QLD 4114
Access Community Services - Goodna
Access Community Services Limited works towards a cohesive community where everyone is valued and can fully participate in the social and economic life of the community.
Goodna QLD 4300
Access Community Services - Logan
Settlement for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Mental Health support
Logan Central QLD 4114
Access Community Services - Multicultural Sports Club
An initiative of Access Community Services Ltd, the MSC provides Entry Level Sports and Recreation Programs designed on a needs basis for community groups who are at risk of or experience barriers to participation in sport. Our programs are low-cost, culturally appropriate and inclusive, designed to increase participation in activity to support a healthy mind, body and community connection.
Kingston QLD 4114
Access Recreation
We are a not for profit disability support service supporting children and adults in our community
West Rockhampton QLD 4700
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.
