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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.
To complement 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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Cancer Wellness Support
Cancer Wellness Support, a non-profit, non-denominational charitable organisation offers a range of complementary therapies to assist and support individuals and their families throughout their cancer experience. These therapies are not intended to replace recommended medical interventions, but to mitigate some of the negative aspects of cancer and its treatment and minimise some of the residual effects, such as lymphoedema.
Cancer Wellness Support also offers lifestyle education and group support experiences for its members, which encourage a healthy approach to recovery and wellness.
These services are delivered by a range of qualified therapists, based in the local community, at a subsidised cost to the client. The balance of the therapists' fees is contributed by Cancer Wellness Support with funds raised through our Op Shops and various fundraising undertakings.
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre
Not for profit health organisation, staffed by remote area nurses and provides care to a local remote community of Cann River and the surrounding remote communities in far east gippsland. Catchment area of about population of 300
CanTeen ACT & SNSW
At CanTeen, we get it. Just when life should be full of possibilities, cancer crashes into a young person’s world and shatters everything. CanTeen is the game changer.
We help young people cope with cancer in their family. Through CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and if they’ve been diagnosed themselves, we provide specialist, youth-specific treatment teams.
By feeling understood and supported, young people develop resilience and can rebuild the foundations that crumbled beneath them when cancer turned their life upside down. That’s how CanTeen is the difference.
CanTeen QLD
CanTeen supports young people (12-25 years old) impacted by cancer. Our mission is to support, develop and empower our young people to live rich and fulfilling lives by providing a range of services from counselling, groups, therapeutic workshops, written resources and overnight programs. We also give our young people much needed respite, recreation and a support network for their cancer experience.
Canungra Op Shop (Lighthouse Community Services)
We are a charity shop who raise money for a number of needs. Our shop, along with 2 others on the Gold Coast raise funds for our main goal - to own and manage a property that will accommodate people impacted by Domestic Violence. Locally, we also provide support to those in crisis, and our op shop played a key role in helping those in our area affected by the bush fires of September 2019.
Cape York Institute
Cape York Institute (CYI) is Australia’s leading Indigenous think tank. Since its establishment in 2004, we have worked with our communities to develop out-of-the-box reforms that build people’s capability so they can choose a life they have reason to value.
We work from policy ideation right through to community implementation on initiatives that reinstate personal responsibility. We provide the opportunities and services necessary for First Nations people to gain the capability to change their lives for the better.
The Institute’s policy agenda – Pama Futures – is developed in collaboration with the Indigenous people of Cape York so our policies and innovations reflect the people’s intent and lived experience.
January 2024:
The Queensland Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts asked Cape York Partnership, in conjunction with Centacare FNQ, to coordinate recovery efforts to assist Cape York community members of Wujal Wujal.
Along with multiple other service providers and community organisations, our efforts are squarely focused on working closely with affected families and Bama as we begin the long recovery process – together, for each other.
Cape York Remote Area Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Child Care Advisory Association Inc
Support and service delivery to vulnerable Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, families, youth and children.
Capella Tieri Middlemount Community Support Network Inc
CTM Links covers the three townships of Capella, Tieri & Middlemount and provide emergency relief, social support and community development. We link clients with service providers within our regions of Central Highlands and Isaac Regional Councils.
We deliver practical and relevant programs, events and activities to, and for, community groups whilst establishing strong connections with local governments, resource industries, businesses, schools, emergency services, the human service sector and other groups.
We work with individuals, families and community groups to provide ways and means for people to connect and engage to support and improve social cohesion.
We facilitate the development of social groups and networks that are sustainable and strengthen the fabric of community.
Capital Region Community Service - Family Support
The Family Support Service can assist children, young people and their families who are experiencing complex issues that impact on their lives.
Capital Region Community Services
Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) is a regional community service formed by the people of Belconnen and incorporated in 1975.
CRCS provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.
Capital Region Community Services - Supportive Tenancy Service
The Supportive Tenancy Service operates as a partnership between Woden Community Service, the YWCA of Canberra and BCS. Each organisation is responsible for delivering the service in specific locations, with BCS covering the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas.
Capital Region Community Services - Youth Services
The Belconnen Youth Centre is home to the CRCS Youth Services team, which coordinates a range of activities and services for young people aged 12-25.
The Belconnen Youth Centre is open from Monday to Friday from 10 am-6 pm. Young people can drop by and use the space either to relax, study, or catch up with our team. In the case we are offsite and the youth centre is closed, we usually post an update on our social media and have information posted on our front door. During ACT public school breaks, the Youth Services team operates the Youth School Holiday Program, which provides free activities for young people.
Belconnen ACT 2617
Capricorn Citizen Advocacy Inc
Capricorn Citizen Advocacy is a not for profit, community based organisation located in Rockhampton and governed by a Management Committee.
It was established in 2000 to implement a disability advocacy program in the area governed by Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council.
Citizen Advocacy is a community based movement which recognises, promotes and protects the welfare and interests of people who have disabilities. CCA works within the Citizen Advocacy framework which facilitates supportive, freely given relationships between everyday members of the community (citizen advocates) and people with disabilities (protégés) who are vulnerable or at risk, and who have unmet needs. It provides a practical way in which citizens, ordinary members of the community, can make a positive difference.
Funding for the program activities and two staff employed by Capricorn Citizen Advocacy is provided by the Queensland Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors.
Captains Flat Public School
Captains Flat Public School is a small rural school located 30 minutes south of Queanbeyan. We provide a nurturing educational environment for our Kindergarten to Year 6 students. We have been moving towards a learning space that is flexible and future focused. Teachers work collaboratively within the classroom and students have the flexibility of seating choice and learning styles that suits them as learners.
Captains Flat NSW 2623
Carbal Medical Services
We are a general practice that runs community based programs for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in the Darling Downs Region.
Carbal originated from the efforts of Aboriginal people to establish a culturally safe and secure health service in Toowoomba that could comprehensively address the health needs. Carbal Medical Services (Carbal) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Care Organisation (ATSICCHO).
Carbrook Learning Centre (Transformed Futures)
We are an Independent Special Assistance School catering for students from Year 7-12 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Carbrook Centre supports students impacted by a variety of factors including social and emotional difficulties, disability and complex trauma. Our holistic approach incorporates animal assisted learning, focusing on student wellbeing and individualised education.
Cardinia Shire Council
Local Government
Care 4 Kids Ltd
Care 4 Kids Ltd supplies care packs to children impacted by domestic violence in NSW Police stations, federal police, Department of Communities and Justice, children’s court and women’s refuges.
Care Balonne Association Inc
Non Government Organisation funded by Department of Communities. Care Balonne Association Inc. (Care Balonne) was established in 1994 and is primarily an information and referral service, covering the whole of the Balonne Shire, based in the town of St George.Our Vision is to be recognised as a progressive organisation that aspires to increase the viability of our community by being aware of the community needs and developing strategies to meet these needs.
With these programs, Care Balonne aims to identify and meet the needs within our community, provide a safe meeting place for individuals, groups and community organisations; provide community education and skills opportunities; enhance individual and family well-being and provide vital information and support to the community.
Care Goondiwindi Association Inc.
Not for Profit Community Organsiation providing programmes and services to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable residents in the Goondiwindi and surrounding areas. Our mission statement is:
To support individuals and families to enjoy a quality of life and to participate in community life with confidence and competence.
Care Inc
Care Inc is a community organisation set up to ensure low income consumers are treated fairly and have support to overcome debt.
Care Kits for Kids Qld
Care Kits for Kids Qld are all volunteers who together with community create Care Kits for Qld children in need.
We provide free Care Kits (new backpacks containing 2 days' new clothing, toiletries, education supplies, toys, books and hand crafted quilt or wrap to Qld children in need through Qld child protection, Qld children's services, foster & kinship care, domestic violence, indigenous and services in schools.
We create and transport our Care Kits through community generosity: in-kind and financial donations, grants and fundraising.
Career Employment Australia - Chelmer
Career Employment Australia is a NFP organisation which runs a number of Government funded programs. We provide support and training for long term unemployed and disadvantaged jobseekers.
The Reconnect NAYS (Newly Arrived Youth Specialist) is a prevention of homelessness program supporting newly arrived young people and their families.
Career Employment Australia - Coorparoo
We provide superior support and training services that are responsive to the needs of both our participants and the local community
CEA currently delivers a number of State and Federal Government programs, funds charitable services, and operates several social enterprises. We operate in almost every state in Australia in over 50 locations.
Our current programs and services include:
Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways Project
Skills for Education and Employment program
Youth Justice
Greater Brisbane Small Business Advisory Service
Reconnect – Newly Arrived Youth Specialist
Work for the Dole
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Queensland Certificate III Guarantee
Our aim is to help alleviate the poverty and misfortune suffered by unemployed and long term unemployed people through programs, projects, training and opportunities that develop their employment related skills or capacities for obtaining employment
Carers Association of WA
Carers WA is a non-profit, community based organisation and registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 320,000 family carers living in Western Australia.
Carers WA aims to enhance and promote carers health and wellbeing by focusing on their emotional and social support needs.
Our services include the provision of specialist information and advice, resources, carer support through counselling, education / training, social support and carer advocacy and representation. These are some of the services we offer:
Counselling
Advisory Line
Workshops & Awareness Activities
NDIS in WA
Carer Wellness at Home
Social Support
Prepare to Care
Carer Representation
Carers in Employment
Policy & Research
Young Carers
The Cloud School Engagement Program
Better Start for Children with Disability
Carers Retreat
Accessing a Home
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 arrange 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, lease 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 daanger, 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.
For 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.
For 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.
For 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.
For 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.
