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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.

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All About Living

All About Living Inc. provides weekly in home care, nursing and support for 1100 people who are vulnerable including the aged, frail, veterans and people who live with disability. Our mission is to help people to live as part of their own community, through a consumer directed care service model that promotes choice, support and community connection.

Sandgate QLD 4017

W allaboutliving.com.au/

All Saints Anglican Church - Chermside

As a busy parish church we are very much involved in helping the community around us as we have many disadvantaged people living in our area. We have refugees and migrants who we help to assimilate into our community, homeless people and people on Centrelink payments. We give out food packages to them and last year 251 packages and 54 Christmas hampers were distributed. Also at present we have organised days with volunteers helping
. soup kitchen Monday and Wednesday nights
. craft days
. community group meetings for coffee and chat
. special event days - Mother's Day morning tea, Australia Day
barbecue
. curry nights and other culture food
. preschool age children playgroup

Chermside QLD 4032

T 07 3359 2062

W allsaintschermside.org.au/

All Saints Conference St Vincent de Paul - Tumbarumba

Provides welfare and support to those who are experiencing difficult circumstances .Provide support to community members in need. Financial, clothing, assistance with bills and other matters. Social support also. "A hand up not a hand out"

Tumbarumba NSW 2653

W vinnies.org.au

Allawah Cottage Gunnedah

Allawah cottage is a safe haven for women, children and pets escaping domestic violence in Gunnedah NSW.
Allawah cottage is a 3-bedroom, 2 bathrooms. cottage with security that can accommodate 2 women and 4 children at time.

Various locations around Australia

W jobsaustralia.com.au

Allison House Student Accommodation Inc

We encourage foster and assist parents of the remote outback of Far West NSW who live on isolated properties or in isolated small towns to obtain a secondary education for their children through the provision of Hostel and pastoral services. Allison House employs suitably qualified personnel to assist the volunteers who run and maintain the hostel on a day to day basis.

Broken Hill NSW 2880

W allisonhouse.com.au/

Alma Road Community Care Unit

Alma Road Community Care Unit (ARCC) is part of Alfred Health, a Victorian public health service. ARCC provides 24/7 clinical care, including assessment, treatment and case management support to adults aged 25-64 years experiencing serious mental illness and living in the Inner Southeast of Melbourne. We work in partnership with our clients, their families/carers and the community to reduce the impact of mental illness, improve quality of life and to promote recovery.

Alstonville Agricultural Society

Alstonville Agricultural Society Inc hosts Community events.
Registering to support local flood affected community.

Various locations around Australia

T 0416 144 086

E office@alstonvilleshow.com

W alstonvilleshow.com

Alta-1 College (WA)

Alta-1 College is a multi-sited CARE School that provides alternative education for young people who struggle to engage with mainstream schooling. The College provides relational and flexible curriculum, that is student focused to help address Social, Emotional and Psychological issues, whilst regaining an academic pathway towards secondary school graduation.

Wangara WA 6065

W alta-1.com.au/

Alta-1 Targeted Engagement Programme (TEP)

The TEP Program is for Youth ages 12-16 who are severely disengaged and been involved in Crime, some having spent time in Prison.
A Youth Engagement Worker's role is to mentor 6-8 youth at a time with four components.
- Significant relationship building
- Personal Recovery program
- Education
- Good Deeds (community service)
The program runs for 10- 15 weeks, some youth stay longer with a view that it is a bridge to a new pathway.
Majority of these students do not have family support and do not have their basic needs met.
Often the YEW is required to access housing, food, clothing, bedding and personal items for the young person.
TEP works in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Team, Education Department and Youth Police.




Joondalup WA 6027

W alta-1.com.au

Althea Projects Inc.

Althea Projects Inc. - The Townsville Drop In Centre TDIC current clientele is predominately people experiencing or at risk of homelessness or poverty.
In addition to funding service agreement requirements (Housing Referrals, and Community & Home Care Support Program), the TDIC provides space for people to access basic human needs such as food/meals, day time shelter, connection with others, personal hygiene care (showers, toilets, washing machines), medical care (doctor/nurse), emergency relief (food, financial, materials) plus opportunity for clients to contribute to the upkeep of the Centre through centre-based paid jobs (i.e. cleaning) or paid project work.

The TDIC extends to a Hub where by key community and government agencies provide locum services within the Centre (i.e. Centrelink, Redcross, Anglicare, HOTT) or utilise the centre as a place to meet and hold cross organisational meetings to discuss matters associated with people who are experiencing homelessness

ALTRU

Facilitating awareness of the true statistics of poverty living communities, underprivileged youth and homelessness in Australia; We identify and advocate for prevention and solutions to bridge the gap in Government funding. Activate initiatives that deliver on those solutions with the support of our philanthropic community.

Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035

W wearealtru.com/

Amaroo Early Learning Centre

A small community based childcare service that provides care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years.

AMES Australia - Melbourne

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Settlement Services in Victoria

Melbourne VIC 3000

W ames.net.au/

AMES Australia - South Australia

Humanitarian Aid

Adelaide SA 5000

T 132637

E enquiries@ames.net.au

W ames.net.au

Amity Health

A not for profit community health organisation providing services to vulnerable people (including children and families) in regional Western Australia

AMPARO Advocacy Inc

AMPARO Advocacy assists people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background with disability to understand and negotiate services and systems so that they have equitable access to essential services and programs that they otherwise may not receive. Our work enables them to actively participate and contribute to their communities, achieve good health, access employment, education, suitable housing and income support.

Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Provide primary health care and emergency health care to a remote Aboriginal community in central Australia.

Angel Retreat Foundation Ltd

Provide care packs
End domestic violence and homelessness in Australia

Various locations around Australia

T 0474699911

E angelretreat19@gmail.com

W angelretreatfoundationltd.com.au

Angels in our Town Ltd

Angels in our Town - don't always wear wings is a charity dedicated to saying "Thank you" to our First Responders, Volunteers and Service organizations through an education program, (play) for young people about volunteering, and a big Parade and Concert through Bowral in November, building community cohesion resilience gratitude and regional spirit. We have done two Parades and a Concert with great success. We are a fully volunteer organization - not for profit and a registered charity.
We are hoping that in time this will become a state wide initiative to build gratitude and thankfulness across this region for all that our volunteers do for us.

Various locations around Australia

T 0410543664

E info@angelsinourtown.com.au

W angelsinourtown.org.au/

Angels Of Mercy Welfare Services Inc.

Angels of Mercy Welfare Inc. help old and new Migrants and refugees to settle better in their new homeland. Services we provide includes, case work, referral, advocacy consultations, training, material aid etc..
We also support people who need support in time of hardship e.g. clothing, food support, emergency accommodation help etc..
As we are a non government funded organisation and we survive on contributions, we will appreciate any kind support to continue helping more needy people.

Anglican Church of Australia - Parish of Gilgandra

Tne parish of Gilgandra has a strong community welfare focus working with marginalised and vulnerable people. The parish is a leading agency suporting those affected by the current drought.

Anglican Community Care Inc

"We have a focus on early intervention and prevention services and our mission is for all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. Our core activities include the recruitment and support of foster carers, supports for people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal services, family relationships, counselling, financial inclusion and community adult education."

Murray Bridge SA 5253

W accare.org.au/

Anglican Parish of Byron

We are a religious organisation that works with vulnerable people directly and by supporting other community groups who support those people. We provide food parcels, tents, and other support to people in need.

Anglican Parish of Longbeach - Pantry 5000

Pantry 5000 provides emergency and ongoing food support to homeless people and people in financial difficulties in the south east of Melbourne.

Anglican Parish of Mount Vincent, Kurri Kurri and Weston

Church organisation which supports its local community through an Op Shop, and giving of hampers and clothes to vulnerable people who need a helping hand.

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, please 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.

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

 

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.

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