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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
The Salvation Army - Mobile Support
Outreach based support for people in the community in areas such as housing support and advocacy, community engagement, accessing health services, tenancy and living skills, budgeting and goal setting, linking with legal and financial services.
The Salvation Army - Moree
The Salvation Army Moree provides financial and material assistance for people accessing support in times of need. This includes emergency relief for basic needs, access to Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) and No Interest Loans (NILS).
The Salvation Army - Parramatta
Parramatta Corps
North Parramatta NSW 1750
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/wpmc/parramatta-corps/
The Salvation Army - Pine Rivers Corps
We work with the marginalised, those in need in the Moreton Council area.
The Salvation Army - QLD Flood Outreach
We are travelling through QLD and conducting flood recovery outreach for those who were flood affected earlier this year.
Various locations around Australia
The Salvation Army - Queanbeyan
Religious organisation who offers support and assistance to members of our community who are in need.
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/aquc/queanbeyan-corps/
The Salvation Army - Rural Chaplain Service, NSW
Rural chaplains can visit you and provide emotional, spiritual and/or physical help. From practical support on the farm, to sitting down for a cuppa and a chat, our chaplains want to lend a hand. It doesn't matter how remote or isolated, our Outback Flying Services enable us to travel far and wide.
The Salvation Army - Samaritan Women and Children Services (SWACS)
SWACS supports women/women with children experiencing homelessness or at risk due to domestic and family violence, mental illness, drug and alcohol issues and affordability /poverty. SWACS offers supported accommodation and case management to help clients exit out of the homelessness cycle and into independent living in the community.
The Salvation Army - Slacks Creek
Communities for Children Logan supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable families
Slacks Creek QLD 4127
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The Salvation Army - Spring Hill Homelessness Services
The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement, united by faith and giving hope where it’s needed most. Across Australia – in cities, country towns and rural communities – our work touches every demographic and age group. As part of the big picture, we are involved in addressing national issues and advocating for the vulnerable and marginalised. At the same time, we also minster to communities at a personal level, bringing hope and help to individuals who need it.
We do this through providing support such as: crisis accommodation and housing support, supported accommodation, financial counselling, welfare assistance, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, employment support, and disaster relief.
The Salvation Army Homelessness Services include accommodation, case management, assertive outreach support, financial assistance, together with connection and referral to other specialist services. Our holistic service aims to address the underlying issues to homelessness.
The Salvation Army - Still Waters
Still Waters provide immediate temporary supported accommodation for women, and women with accompanying children.
The Salvation Army - Sunrise Centre
Drug & Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Services and Homelessness Program for adults.
The Salvation Army - Tamworth
Branch of the greater Salvation Army servicing the needs of the Tamworth region.
Tamworth NSW 2340
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/ntac/tamworth-corps/
The Salvation Army - Tasmania Division
The Salvation Army is an international Christian movement and has been operating in Australia since 1880. The Salvation Army provides a broad range of spiritual and social activities, community programs and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across Australia. The Army has a holisitic approach to the care and wellbeing of people and our communities.
The Salvation Army - Toukley Family Store
Selling items to raise money for the work of the Salvation Army. We run a local soup kitchen and food assistance program along with a craft and activity centre. We work with clients needing assistance, disadvantaged people, the homeless, victims of domestic violence and those struggling with addiction.
The Salvation Army - Townsville Strategic Disaster Management
Supporting Townsville and surrounding areas due to Queensland Flooding 2019
The Salvation Army - Veteran Support Program - Spring Hill
The Salvation Army's Veteran Support Program is a specialised support program that works with veterans and their families to develop skills to overcome barriers and secure and maintain stable, safe and independent housing.
The Salvation Army - Wagga Wagga
Provides emergency financial and material assistance to individuals experiencing chronic poverty. Casework in the community with homeless individuals.
The Salvation Army - Westernport Mission Centre
Salvation Army Mission Centre based in Hastings, Victoria and we help about 70-100 clients a week with food and clothing and essential needs like toiletries etc. We also support Rough Sleepers who are homeless and Domestic Violence Families.
Hastings VIC 3915
W salvationarmy.org.au/locations/victoria/v449/westernport-corps
The Salvation Army - Young & Cootamundra
The Salvation Army in the towns of Young and Cootamundra work with community members in need. Meeting various request of financial aid or helping people start over. Our community members can access food hampers, free morning teas and ongoing support.
The Salvation Army - Youth and Family Services
Our program works with young people aged between 16-25 years old who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We manage several transitional housing properties and also provide outreach case management support.
The Salvation Army - Youth Outreach Service
The KickStart Tenancy Support Program provides outreach support to help young people identify and work on issues impacting their tenancy.
The Launch Pad program's purpose is to provide a safe and secure environment for young people to transition to independent living in the community, for a sustainable future.
The Salvation Army Braddon - Safe Shelter
The Safe Shelter project provides simple overnight accommodation for homeless men in the ACT during the winters months at 3 church halls across Canberra city.
The Salvation Army Church - Braddon ACT
Supporting the Canberra Doorways program. We provide support to marginalised and disadvantaged people experiencing inter-generational poverty.
The Salvation Army Community Support - Balga
The Salvation Army Community Support Programme in Balga operated five days per week providing material aid including food assistance, clothing, bill assistance and case management
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.
