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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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Northey Street City Farm
Northey Street City Farm is a non-profit community organisation based in Brisbane, Australia.
The Farm is a venue for individuals, school groups and community groups to learn about permaculture and organic gardening principles.
Our purpose is to be an inspirational model of a community based, urban Permaculture farm which promotes and educates for sustainability. We believe that the dominant way of life is unsustainable, but by practicing Permaculture we can create an environmentally, socially and economically just world.
Northreach Community Care
Northreach Community Care Ltd is a registered charity working with marginalised, vulnerable and impoverished individuals in Townsville to provide housing, food, furniture and other supplies as needed.
Northside Community Service
Canberra based regional community service located in Dickson. Northern Community Service Ltd.
Northside Community Service - Aged Care Housing
Northside’s Assistance with Care and Housing program is funded throguh the Commonwealth Home Support Program and provides a wide range of services to older community members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless as they get older. This might be because they are on a low income or have insecure housing and face challenges finding a place to live that they can call home. The program team supports individuals over 65 years and people aged 50 years or older who are are prematurely aged*, on a low income and are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Contact our Relationships Coordinator on 02 6257 2255 for a confidential and freindly chat or click the link here for more information (from ACH Program Information) * People whose life experience – such as active military service, homelessness or substance abuse – have seen them age more quickly than other people
Northside Community Service - Common Ground
This unique housing initiative provides supportive and sustainable housing to low income earners and those who have experienced homelessness. As tenancy and project managers for the recently completed Common Ground Canberra, Located in the heart of Gungahlin, close to services, transport and shops, the site comprises of 40 x 1-bedroom units. There are also expansive internal and external common areas available for all tenants to use whenever they like – such as the communal open plan kitchen, computer work stations, entertainment room, art room, large communal veggie gardens and BBQ area. Along with Argyle, Northside Community Services are available onsite to provide that extra support to tenants.
Northside Community Service - Housing First
Housing First recognises that stability is more likely to be achieved if an individual or family has and affordable, safe, permanent place to live. This approach harnesses the power of permanent, safe housing to help people recover and heal from the trauma of homelessness. It gives them a safe space in which to address the issues that may be stopping them from living the lives they want.
Northside is contributing to ending homelessnesss in our region by striving to:
Provide safe, permanent and affordable housing for people with a lived experience of homelessness.
Facilitate access to client centred, strength based and trauma informed support services
Deliver social inclusion in our community through asset based community development
Northside Community Service - Majura Men's Shed
Majura Men's Shed build and repair wooden toys, made to order toys and furniture for playgroups and preschools and also for Aged Care & Community Care Facilities. Majura Men's Shed works closely with Alzheimer's Australia ACT to offer a number of programs for men with early onset dimentia.
Northside Community Service - Y.Engage
The Y.Engage team at Northside Community Service are committed to supporting young people of Inner North and Gunghalin regions of Canberra, between the ages of 12 - 25 who are vulnerable and disengaged. The Y.Engage team support young people through outreach, short-term case management, and through providing them with opportunities for leadership and skill building.
PRIMARY RECIPIENTS: YOUTH
Northside Connect
Northside Connect aims to build and encourage the local aspirations our north Brisbane community. Based in Nundah, we provide services such as legal advice, domestic violence support, practical relief from life stressors as well as a safe place to connect and reinforce the sense of community.
Northway Community Playgroup
Volunteer run community playgroup serving a need for families with pre kindy children to learn to socialise as they develop. We have mums with newborns coming who benefit from new friendships made. We do not charge any fees just a voluntary gold coin donation. Playgroup has been operating for 15 years and our outdoor equipment is old and tired. The group is part of the Mission Outreach of Northway Uniting Church, Beldon WA 6027. We provide a service for families restricted by financial situations and fill a gap where they are unable to attend day-care or prefer not to send them. It provides opportunities for volunteers to participate in community activities and enhance their self-worth and enjoyment of life.
Various locations around Australia
Northwest Community Group Inc
We support people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. We do this through 3 x stands per week where we give out clothing, toiletries, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, air matresses etc.
We also run a program to help people who have gone from homelessness to housing, to help them get items they need to make their house a home.
Northwestern Mental Health - Northern Inpatient Unit
Our Adult Acute Inpatient Units provide psychiatric assessment, management and treatment during an acute phase of mental illness. We have two units in Epping which have 25 beds in each. We have a multidisciplinary team supporting people through their mental health recovery.
Northwestern Mental Health - Travancore PARC
Subacute 10 bed mental health facility part of Melbourne Health
NOSS Tasmania
At NOSS, we are all about working with people with a disability to enrich their quality of life. We support, train and employ people with a disability.
Nourishing Neighbours
Provides culturally appropriate emergency food relief to those experiencing food insecurity. All clients are via support service referral ensuring their need is genuine & they have a team supporting them.
NOVA for Women and Children
NOVA for Women and Children is a specialist homelessness and domestic violence service for women and children, in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. A service they have been providing for over 35 years.
Nova has 4 refuges spread throughout the region, providing crisis accommodation for up to 80 women and children each night who may be homeless or escaping domestic violence. Along with this they provide clients with a specialist case manager, an outreach a referral service and assistance in numerous ways to help women and families get back on their feet and start over.
Novo Education Space
A non-government Special Assistance secondary school in regional NSW. Our school strives to lift up young people, developing in them renewed hope, self-worth, autonomy and optimism. Our job is to help young people believe in themselves and to realise that they can shape their future and choose what it will be, regardless of what has come before. We acknowledge that staff, students and caregivers are all on a learning journey together and we work hard to make sure nobody gets left behind. We are committed to shaping the lives of young people so that they flourish and are positive contributors to their communities. We use trauma-sensitive positive education strategies to create safe spaces for young people to recover from previous educational experiences, grow and confidently take their next steps in their learning and life journey.
Nowra Community Food Store
NCFS is a not for profit charity, supporting residents of the Shoalhaven through providing low cost and free groceries to those that may be experiencing economic hardship. We also provide free grocery and personal care hampers to those in need. We have supported the community through the recent natural disasters in our area, now through the Covid19 pandemic.
South Nowra NSW 2541
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Nowra Uniting Church
Church supporting families throughout the Nowra, South Coast NSW region.
NSW Department of Health - Liverpool Community Health Centre
Services provided include:
- Child Youth & Family Services
- Community Paediatrics
- Psychology
- Community Nutrition
- Sexual Assault Services
Within these services, our client groups are those that are marginalized and vulnerable. Many experience financial hardship and lack of resources.
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Broken Hill
Rural Resilience Officer, NSW Government, Dept Primary Industries covering Broken Hill, Cobar and Bourke
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Dubbo
DPI heavily involved in drought relief
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Gwydir
NSW DPI works hand in hand with producers – through droughts, floods, fires and other challenges – to drive stronger primary industries.
NSW Department of Primary Industries - Wollongbar
Provides various supports for NSW primary producers.
May be listed under Regional NSW or NSW Department of Planning and Environment
NSW Health - Aboriginal Child and Family Health
Within Aboriginal Child and Family health there are teams of Child and Family Health Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Social Workers in Community providing telehealth and sustained home visiting programs. We work along side families who may be experiencing child protection, financial, homelessness, mental health or social concerns. We have a culturally safe, trauma informed and holistic approach to enhance family functioning, child development and community wellbeing.
Narellan NSW 2567
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.