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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
Possability
Possability is a values-driven disability services provider. Independent living and life skills, SIL, specialist support services.
We support people to develop independence and confidence; to live the life they choose and achieve their goals.
Possums Community Preschool
Possums Community Preschool is a non-profit, community-operated preschool. We opened in 1986 and have been educating and caring for children from across the Tweed Shire for the past 36 years.
Possums is a place where children explore, create and develop a love of learning, in an inclusive and natural environment, and we aim to provide an inclusive, safe, stimulating and caring environment by nurturing each child’s sense of belonging, being and becoming.
This is the vision we live and breathe at Possums Community Preschool.
Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
We are a community development and human services' hub located on the Tweed Coast NSW. We strive to link people and strengthen communities. We provide a range of direct services, programs, social enterprises and community events. These include a Disaster Recovery Support Service, a Youth Mentoring and Work Experience Program, a Child and Family Support Service, an Assisted Referral and Material Aid Service, an Agent and Access Point, a diverse Volunteer and Work Experience Program, a Technology Centre, Community Markets and Op Shop and involvement in Kinship Festival. We have a priority focus on those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. We partner with outreach agencies in family preservation, domestic abuse, psychological assessments, mental health, law, financial counselling, and disability employment services. Our centre is accessed by Tweed Shire residents and many others from diverse backgrounds, and experiences from LGAs within the Northern Rivers Region of NSW.
Precious Angels In-Home Care Ltd
Disability Support Service for Children and Young Adults
Holland Park West QLD 4121
Primary and Community Care Services Ltd
At PCCS we work with people with complex and chronic mental health challenges that severely impact their daily functioning. Our strength lies in care coordination, linking and providing support services. Our approach is integrative, client centered and recovery focused.
Princess Alexandra Hospital Mobile Intensive Rehabilitation Team (MIRT)
MIRT provides intensive psychosocial rehabilitation services for people aged 18+ living with severe and complex mental health issues in the Brisbane South metro area.
Princess Alexandra Hospital- Spinal Injuries Unit
The Spinal Injuries Unit provides inpatient rehabilitation to adults who have sustained a spinal cord injury which often results in a significant disability.
Prison Network
Supporting women in and beyond prison.
Prisoners Aid ACT
Prisoners Aid ACT is a secular, non-government organisation that has assisted prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families in the ACT since 1963. We have very simple aims: to increase fairness and to reduce crime. Prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families can suffer all kinds of disadvantage. Released prisoners, for example, often experience discrimination when seeking employment. The families of prisoners often experience as many difficulties as prisoners themselves. We aim to assist people overcome these disadvantages through outreach in our office in the Alexander Maconochie Centre Visitor Centre (AMC) and through direct service coordination and delivery in our office at the Magistrates Court.
PA operates at the two locations (AMC Visitors Centre and the Magistrates Court).
Project Booyah - Pine Rivers
‘Project Booyah’, which translates to an expression for ‘joy, excitement or triumph’, is a collaborative and transformative early intervention program for disconnected young people, utilizing the skills and knowledge of government, community, health, education and university sectors. The program establishes disconnected youth as a shared local concern, and coordinates government and non-government agencies as well as families, communities, and businesses to cooperatively address the individual, social and environmental factors influencing our young people.
We rely on the partnerships with government, public, and private sector organisations to achieve real change in a young person’s life. We incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and strength based principles to deliver resilience and skill development training, youth support, Numeracy and Literacy, adventure based learning principles and vocational scholarships (Certificate II in Hospitality) to support young people.
Project Independence
Persons with disabilities and in particular persons with an in intellectual disability are often dependent on the care provided by family in meeting their most basic needs. Considerable difficulties can be encountered when these care givers are no longer in a position to provide this level of care, whether through old age, financial hardship or other constraints. Project Independence is the first organisation of its kind in Australia where people with a disability, with preference given to those with an intellectual disability, will achieve ownership of a property, through ownership of a company share, whilst living in a supported, person centred environment that encourages independence through financial and personal growth. Project Independence offers a permanent stable environment for the life of the resident or it can be used as a stepping stone to independent living.
Proserpine Youth Space
Drop in Centre for youth whilst also offering services such as referral and case management. Also provide counselling.
Prospect Community Services
Prospect is a highly-respected nonprofit, community service organisation with 30 years’ experience in delivering a range of quality programs and support services, and low-cost housing and accommodation to local individuals, families, and the community-at-large.
Prospect has four (4) key areas that make up our day-to-day operation:
1. Business Services
2. Domestic Violence & Housing Program
3. Disability & Mental Health Program
4. Family & Youth Program
These areas are responsible for providing services directly to our clients (including, individuals, families, groups, and the community).
Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation - CanCare
The Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people with cancer. Our programs include:
* CanCare Navigation – our volunteer Navigators ‘walk beside’ a person with cancer, of any type, providing companionship and helping them get the support they need, at the time they need it most;
* Research at St George Clinical School – we support critical scientific research on cancer chemo and radio-resistance, biomarkers and the development of innovative targeted and personalised treatments.
Protea Place Women's Support Centre
Protea Place Women's Support Centre provides practical and professional support to women in need. We offer a centre based program 5 days per week that includes access to a hot lunch 3 days per week, wellness groups 2 days per week, showers, laundry, clothing, toiletries, food vouchers, case management, essential transport, mobile outreach, referrals and support 5 days per week. Our Welcome Home Project is designed to assist women by furnishing and decorating their homes once accommodation is secured.
All women over 18 are welcome at Protea Place. Protea Place is unable to cater for children in the space. Younger women will be assisted and referred to appropriate youth support services.
We provide support to many women experiencing homelessness, DFV, social isolation, mental health and substance abuse issues. We also provide social support to many older women who are housed but who are vulnerable and isolated.
All women are welcome at Protea Place.
Toowoomba City QLD 4350
Puddle Jumpers Incorporated
Puddle Jumpers is a children’s volunteer based charity. Puddle Jumpers’ mission is to work with kids who are disadvantaged and provide kids in need with access to amazing camp experiences and other activities where they are encouraged to engage in fun activities, enjoy being themselves, and overcome obstacles in their own lives.
Puddle Jumpers provides food assistance to children, families and individuals in need - approximately 1200 families per week accessing food, clothing, toiletries and other essential items.
Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House
The Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House is a community resource for our small town. We work with agencies to support our most vulnerable people with social programs, health, community engagement and welfare support.
Pyrenees Shire Council
Local Government working in the relief and recovery space following a number of natural disasters such as flood (Oct/Nov 2022) and fires (2019 and 2024).
Q Shelter
Provide industry assistance to housing and homelessness services
QCWA Beechmountain
QCWA Beechmountain is a branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association. Our Branch has 52 members and encompasses the Beechmont and Lower Beechmont Communities. Our branch works tirelessly on community projects and in-kind support responding to needs within our communities.
Families in Crisis, domestic Violence, health and well being within our communities is one aspect of our branch activities.
We support other volunteer organisations such as the Beechmont and Lower Beechmont Rural Fire Brigades.
Our branch members Core Values of Community, Kindness, Respect, Support, Friendship and Understanding underpin all our work within the community. Our Branch and its members are well connected and respected in our communities.
QEII Jubilee Hospital - Social Work
The social work profession is committed to maximising the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasise principles of social justice and respect for human dignity and human rights.
Social workers operate from a person-in-environment perspective providing interventions that address issues at both the personal and social level.
Social workers maintain a dual focus in both assisting with and improving human wellbeing; and addressing any external issues that may be negatively affecting it, such as inequality, injustice and discrimination
QHub
QHub is a pilot project, funded until September 2025, and will provide co-designed, place-based services to LGBTIQA+ young people and their families/carers across Ballarat, Geelong, and the Surf Coast.
The project will meet local needs and provide a range of affirming, accessible mental health and wellbeing support for local LGBTIQA+ communities. The main aims of the program are to have a local space to access wrap-around support, social connection, a sense of belonging, and positive peer and intergenerational role models, which will work to greatly increase the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ young people and their families/carers in the regions, as well as reduce rates of suicide and self-harm.
QHub is funded by the Victorian state government and the program is run via a consortium consisting of Drummond Street Services, CAFS Ballarat, and Wellways.
Various locations around Australia
QLD Homicide Victim Support Group
Responsible for the emotional support of Victims of homocide across QLD.
Provide education to Universities and the QPS in relation to the impact of Homicide on those close to the deceased.
Advocacy around legislative changes.
Research around violence to assist in its prevention.
Quaama Public School
QPS provides education for 56 students. All students have been impacted by the drought, fires and Covid-19. We are attempting to support the wide range of wellbeing needs that are present in the school and community in these challenging times.
Quantum Support Services - East Bairnsdale Community Hub
The East Bairnsdale Community Hub is managed by Quantum Support Services, The Hub is located in the heart of East Bairnsdale a predominantly community housing estate. The Hub runs a successful food relief program in the community as well a number of social activities that bring the community together such as community lunches and craft activities. East Bairnsdale has no local services or shops, community members rely on transport to get into Bairnsdale to access services, The East Bairnsdale Hub is a place for all local community members to come and feel safe and feel supported. The Hub supports many families with young children as well as elderly and frail people who live on their own and see the Hub as their place. The Hub operates on very little funding and is supported by donations from Food Bank Victoria and some other smaller donations. We would appreciate any assistance from your organization that could support our community.
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.