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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.

Organisations & charities

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Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Loganlea

Loganlea Child Safety Centre

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Mermaid Beach

age group newborns to 18yo of male and female

Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

E 2868@test.zeroseven.com.au

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Nerang

Nerang CSSC - Gold Coast Assessment & In Home Service

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Rockhampton

Child Safety, Youth and Women

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Stones Corner

Child Protection

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Toowoomba North

Child Safety Service Centre

Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women - Wacol

Youth Detention Centre - Wacol

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Inala

Queensland Government department

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Ipswich South

Queensland Government department

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Logan Central

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs - Logan Central Child Safety Service Centre provides statutory child protection services.

Department of Communities - (Disability Services) - South Lake

Disability Services

Department of Communities - Cannington Child Protection Office

Cannington District Child Protection office.

Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support - South Hedland

Child Safety, Family support, Supporting families in crisis.

Various locations around Australia

E 6003@test.zeroseven.com.au

W docs.gov.au

Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support Kununurra

CPFS works proactively with families to build safety around children and prevent the need for children to enter the out-of-home-care system. CPFS also support children and young people who are in out-of-home care to thrive by working with community sector organisations and foster carers to provide them with a safe, stable environment.

CPFS provide and fund a range of child safety and family support services throughout the state including assessing and investigating child abuse and neglect including mandatory reports of child abuse, Working with Children Checks, fostering and adoption services, counselling and outreach programs, crisis accommodation, homelessness services, and emergency services support.

Department of Communities - Child Protection and Family Support Midland

Child Protection and Family Support services as part of the Department of Communities

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - Brisbane & Redlands

The Department of Communities - Community Recovery Branch offers a range of recovery services and assistance measures to help people who have been impacted by Disasters in Queensland, including: - Financial assistance - Emotional wellbeing and support services - Information, referrals and advice.

South Brisbane QLD 4101

T 1800173349

E 1500@test.zeroseven.com.au

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - Central Qld

Provide support to individuals and families experiencing hardship after disasters.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800173349

E 4087@test.zeroseven.com.au

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - Far North Queensland

Providing Human and Social Recovery support to the following local disaster management groups:
Cairns
Cassowary Coast
Yarrabah
Douglas
Mareeba
Tablelands
Etheridge
Croydon
Cook
Wujal Wujal
Hope Vale
Kowanyama
Pormpuraaw
Aurukun
Mapoon
Northern Peninsula Area
Torres Shire
Torres Strait Islands regional
Lockhart River
Weipa
Napranum



Department of Communities - Community Recovery - North Coast Region

The Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy offers a range of recovery services and assistance measures to help people who have been impacted by Disasters in Queensland, including:

- Financial assistance
- Emotional wellbeing and support services
- Information, referrals and advice.

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - North Qld

Community Recovery

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - South East Qld

Department of Communities - South East - includes Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast - office is at Robina

Department of Communities - Community Recovery - South West Qld

We are focused on improving the lives of Queenslanders by increasing social, economic and digital inclusion. Our vision is to create thriving communities where all Queenslanders have pathways to a safe and stable place to live and enjoy high levels of social and economic wellbeing, supported by a strong digital economy and vibrant arts sector.

Department of Communities - Community Recovery Hotline

Provide support to individuals and families experiencing hardship after disasters.

Various locations around Australia

T 1800173349

E 4220@test.zeroseven.com.au

W chde.qld.gov.au

Department of Communities - CPFS Kalgoorlie

Child Protection and Family Support

Department of Communities - Midwest Gascoyne

The Department of Communities is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing.

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, lease 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.

 

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.

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