Not everyone is Ready to Learn
Many Australians can't fulfill their education goals due to social and economic inequalities. You can help get children and adults they education they deserve.
Children without access to digital devices fall behind when they go back to school. Families recovering after a natural disaster often have limited funds to replace uniforms and school books. Women starting a new life after domestic violence need a laptop to undertake further education.
You can help children and adults get what they need to get the education they deserve.
Donate school supplies and other items and services below
This list changes as requests are filled, and new needs are identified by support organisations. 100% of publicly donated funds received by GIVIT will be used to purchase exactly what's needed.
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School sports uniform
Grandmother caring for her 3 young grandchildren - support with school uniforms.
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Voucher
Medina
WA 6167
Delivery
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Voucher
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Medina
WA 6167
Children's book
Organisation providing accommodation to people experiencing financial hardship, homelessness, and DFSV.
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Voucher
Alice Springs
NT 0870
Delivery
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Voucher
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Alice Springs
NT 0870
Football boots
17-year-old student, young carer, with humanitarian visa, experiencing hardship looking for support for soccer/football boots
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Voucher
Canberra
ACT 2601
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Voucher
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Canberra
ACT 2601
Mixed clothes
Young mother of 2 and expecting twins have been suffering years of DV mentally and physically now trying to start a new life.
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Voucher
Parramatta Park
QLD 4870
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Voucher
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Parramatta Park
QLD 4870
Clothing voucher - $50
Kids needing your support to ensure they are on the same playing field this school year.
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Voucher
Murray Bridge
SA 5253
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Voucher
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Murray Bridge
SA 5253
Trampoline
Older gentleman impacted by the Kimberley Floods 2023
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Post / Courier
Voucher
Fitzroy Crossing
WA 6765
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Voucher
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Fitzroy Crossing
WA 6765
School fees
Family struggling with paying bills after loss of mother
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Voucher
Alexandra Hills
QLD 4161
Delivery
Post / Courier
Voucher
Area
Alexandra Hills
QLD 4161
Laptop
Young man is looking to source a laptop in order to access further education and employment opportunities.
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Voucher
Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006
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Voucher
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Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006
Table Tennis Balls and Bats
Youth homelessness support service helping young people to secure and maintain housing, and improve life and living skills
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Voucher
Ringwood
VIC 3134
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Ringwood
VIC 3134
1 in 6 children in Australia regularly go without life's basics, and this often means they don't have what they need to learn.
Poor educational outcomes can lead to reduced employment opportunities, lower income levels and eventually result in lesser opportunities for the next generation. This is the heartbreaking cycle of disadvantage.
This is more than just a back to school appeal. Year-round, we need donations of items like school shoes, books, stationery, laptops, tablets and other digital devices, for people of all ages, to ensure they get the education they deserve.
If you donate school supplies, you're providing back to school help for low income families. Your donated funds will be used by charities supporting education to buy stationery, uniforms, school supplies, backpacks and educational books for kids heading back to school. Your generosity will also help disadvantaged adults to further their education and improve their lives.
Around one in six children in Australia live in poverty¹. These students generally have poorer education outcomes, and recently published research shows children living in poverty also experience more social exclusion at school than peers living in more advantage².
The things most requested by families of children in need heading back to school include:
The best way to donate school supplies to help kids in need is through GIVIT. Check the what's needed list above to see exactly what's needed by charities and schools supporting children.
If you don't see a request for the item you have to donate, you can list it in our Online Warehouse. Once your item has been offered, our 4,500 registered organisations will be able to see your generous donation, and you'll receive an email if it's required.
In addition to helping children in need with back to school supplies, GIVIT's Ready to Learn appeal also supports adults experiencing disadvantage with the things they need to further their education and improve their lives.
Often these are items such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones so that learning and courses can be undertaken remotely. You may also see requests for people to volunteer their time and expertise as tutors or teachers.
There is extensive research showing that higher levels of education result in better job opportunities, improved health outcomes, social and emotional wellbeing, and higher levels of social and civic engagement.
Stories like Luanne's are proof of the impact a simple donation such as a laptop can have on someone's life.
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Do you need help with school supplies?
Are you experiencing disadvantage? Do you need a hand as the kids head back to school? Find local support organisations to request items & services on your behalf.
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Organisations & charities
Are you an organisation in need of back to school donations for people you support? Or a school helping disadvantaged students? Register with GIVIT.
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100% of publicly donated funds received for this appeal will be used to buy exactly what's needed by organisations to help vulnerable people get the education they deserve.
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