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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.
Name
Details
Colac Area Health
Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. It is a unique, integrated health service encompassing Aged Care, Hospital Care, Community Care and many other services,
Coldstream Primary School
State School
Collective Hope Community Services
It all started in 2014 when a group of people from a local church in Midland saw that there were homeless persons in the eastern suburbs of Perth who needed help. A supported living home was then established in Kalamunda which then developed into a second home being established in Midland not long after. During this time we identified that many of these individuals had undiagnosed disabilities which reflected the need for 24/7 supported living.
To address this, Collective Hope Disability Services was established in 2019 as an accredited NDIS provider primarily offering supported independent living to people across the greater Perth area.
Fast forward to 2020 and Collective Hope continues to grow and now offers a full-suite of supports in the disability sector throughout the Perth metro area.
Colony 47
We help individuals and families develop solutions and find support to build better lives and break the cycle of disadvantage. We work closely with local communities at a grass roots level and with our many partners to ensure that we achieve our mission – to create a fairer community, eliminate disadvantage and improve the lives of Tasmanians.
Colville Lodge Ltd
Colville Lodge provides affordable 24/7 Level 3 supported accommodation to people from 30 to 75 years of age who are unable to manage their lives sufficiently to cope with independent housing. Residents receive accommodation, meals, medication support, cleaning and washing. The target resident market are people with mental health conditions including epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar, behaviour issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder and those with intellectual disabilities.
Combined Churches Caring Melton Inc
We collect and store food in a mini mart type of environment to give freely to people in need.
We identify underlying problems and link clients into agency supports when required
For long term support we also offer a free budgeting service that educates, supports and encourages people to enjoy a level of independence and confidence in themselves.
Comlink Australia - Bundaberg
Home and Community Care
Home Care Packages
CHSP support
Transport
Events and Outings
Comlink Australia - Central QLD
In community and in-home aged and community services and supports.
Comlink Australia - North Brisbane
Enriching the lives of older Australians:
Comlink Australia delivers bespoke services to support elderly clients to live independently in their homes and comfortably within their communities. We are committed to putting our clients at the centre of everything we do.
Our commitment to providing quality services to the community is guided by our company values. Our attitude of “It’s not how things are, it’s how much better they can be;” means as industry leaders, we use an innovative approach to develop solutions that benefit the entire community and influence policy.
Services are provided through Home Care Packages or the Commonwealth Home Support Program, as referred by My Aged Care.
Comlink Australia - Sunshine Coast
Comlink Australia delivers bespoke in-home and transport services to support elderly clients to live independently in their homes and comfortably within their communities. Our aim is to enrich the lives of older Australians through helping them to live in a fulfilling and meaningful way.
Communicare - Building a Balance
Our Building a Balance (BAB) service supports young people and their families to find constructive solutions to challenges they may face during mentally, physically and socially transitional times in their lives; improving the way they communicate and their resilience.
Communicare - Cannington Financial Counselling
Communicare is a not-for-profit organisation that provides support and empowerment to individuals, families and communities in Western Australia.
Communicare - Fremantle Rockingham Family Support Network
Intensive Case work for families that have been referred from Child Protection and Family Services. We support families, building capacity to safely care for their children at home, for up to 12 months.
Communicare - Mirrabooka
Financial Counselling
Communicare - ParentsNext Program
Communicare delivers ParentsNext program to Participants referred by Services Australia. ParentsNext assist participants to meet their goals of Education and Employment by getting them ready for future employment.
Communicare - Transition to Work
Youth Education and Employment Service
We aim to create community inclusion and safety by working collaboratively with individuals, families and communities to facilitate social and economic inclusion for all which in turn establishes safe and healthy communities.
Communicare Academy
We are a CaRE school for at risk youth, that are unable to attend mainstream high school due to a range of differnt issues.
Communify - Asylum Circle
Asylum Circle is a collaborative project in Queensland that contributes to the support of people seeking asylum, and is auspiced by Communify Qld.
Communify - belong Community
belong is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that provides services and support to the communities of Brisbane’s south.
We’re on a mission to provide highly quality support and services that our community deserves.
We’re an organisation focused on supporting and facilitating community members to meet their aspirations.
We offer a range of services to empower individuals, families and communities.
Food Relief - Providing groceries to people on low incomes in our community.
Venue Hire - Low-cost venues available for hire
Emergency Relief - Supporting individuals and families experiencing a financial crisis due to unexpected circumstances.
Community Support - Our Community Support Worker is available to find you the support you need to address specific needs
Communify - HART 4000 - Fortitude Valley
We are an assessment and referral team working closely with anyone who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Brisbane.
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
W communify.org.au/hart-4000-housing-and-homelessness/#where
Communify - Intensive Family Support
Communify Queensland is an established community organisation providing a diverse range of services. Intensive Family Support is a free and voluntary service that can support families under pressure with the aim to keep kids safe. The Brisbane North Intensive Family Support service is a partnership between Communify and Act for Kids. Our outreach model allows us to work with families in the home or in other safe places relevant their needs. IFS can provide supports to help strengthen families by providing practical support and linking in with the right services at the right time. This service is available to families in the Brisbane North region and surrounding areas who would like support from our team.
Communify - NDIS
Communify NDIS works with predominantly psychosocial and psychiatric participants on the NDIS. We work in the Metro North area of Brisbane. We support participants to navigate NDIS and utilise their funding appropropriate to improve participants quality of life.
Communify - Springboard Program
Springboard is an Alcohol and Drug Treatment service for people with co-occurring mental health issues.
Spring Hill QLD 4000
W communify.org.au/springboard-alcohol-and-other-drugs-program/
Communify - The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre
Since we opened our doors in 1986, the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre has connected and supported the local community in New Farm. In 2014 the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre joined the Communify family. This merger has brought the suite of Communify services to the New Farm community.
Located in Brunswick Street, opposite beautiful New Farm Park, we provide a place for people to meet, use our facilities, join activities and tap into support services.
We offer free help with the challenges that life can bring and provide a wide range of social activities and events. You’re welcome to use our kitchen, laundry, showers and computers or just to drop by for a chat.
Everyone is welcome at our neighbourhood centre. The Centre is a shared space and everyone is required to follow our visitor guidelines and be respectful to each other to create a safe and inclusive place for everyone who visits.
Communify - The Way Back
The Way Back Support Service is a Beyond Blue initiative, providing non-clinical care and practical support to individuals following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
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.