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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
Boonah State High School
Secondary School in Fassifern District.
Boondall Community Kindergarten
We are a community owned non-profit organisation affiliated with Lady Gowrie and have been operating on the present site since 1970.
We provide quality early childhood education for children aged 3.5 years to school age.
Various locations around Australia
Boorrumpah Goupong Aboriginal Corporation
Men's Mental health creates a safe space for men to share with each other. built on strong cultural values that recognize individual strengths, family, and kinship connections. We value support through the development of strong partnerships to achieve sustainable change in social and well-being for men.
Various locations around Australia
Botany Family and Children's Centre Inc
Botany Family & Children's Centre is a non for profit, family support service, working with and for our community for over 45 years. We provide FREE services to the community, these include: counselling, case work, advocacy, referrals, children's supported playgroups, parenting programs, father's groups, domestic violence support, separation issues, same page parenting, early intervention and prevention.
Counselling is also provided for children and teens.
Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education
Public school in NSW
Bowen Community Council Inc
Bowen Community Council provides a range of community support services that enhance the capacity of the community, and respond to the needs of individuals, families and divers community groups. programs include soup kitchen, Emergency Relief, NILS, crisis counselling and referrals.
Bowen Neighbourhood Centre
We will provide an innovative, accessible range of services to educate, support and assist people and communities, particularly those most vulnerable.
Bowen Old Peoples Home Society
Bowen Old Peoples Home Society trading as Murroona Gardens- Aged care, Homecare, Independent Living Units, Residential care, Social Support group.
Bowraville Central School
NSW Government school that has enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 12 with a 36.5% Indigenous enrolment. Bowraville is classed as a low socio economic community.
Braidwood Life Centre
Braidwood Life Centre (BLC) Inc. is a non-profit organisation, whose primary objectives are the relief of poverty, sickness, destitution, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability and helplessness for the benefit of the health and wellbeing of the community within the Braidwood region.
Brainwave Australia
Brainwave supports families and children with brain illnesses and injuries to live their best lives through 1) provide holistic support to families at the point of diagnosis including information, referrals and other resources; 2) provide ongoing whole-of-family support as the needs of parents, siblings and children change over time; and 3) connecting families to one another and facilitate opportunities to build authentic, meaningful and ongoing relationships.
Brave Foundation
The Brave SEPT (Supporting Expecting and Parenting Teens) Program is an interactive Pathway Plan created for expecting and parenting teens to ensure they are connected to parenting support, life support and educational opportunities in their local communities.
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Bravehearts Foundation Ltd
Bravehearts is an Australian child protection not-for-profit organisation, solely dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
Bravehearts:
- works holistically to educate, empower and protect children from child sexual abuse
- helps prevent child sexual abuse by educating young people about personal safety
- supports survivors and victims of child sexual abuse, and their non-offending family members, with accessible and affordable counselling, case management and advocacy
- educates and empowers communities through world-class child protection training courses
and risk management
breakthru - Fortitude Valley
breakthru is one of Australia’s leading disability service providers, empowering thousands of people every year to achieve their goals. We currently operate in over 23 locations across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
As a registered NDIS provider, Disability Employment Services (DES) provider and Registered Training Organisation (RTO), breakthru specialises in the provision of employment, daily living and capacity building supports to ensure people with disability can achieve independence and seamless inclusion in their local community.
A donation to breakthru will go towards purchasing equipment, services or experiences for our customers who are disadvantaged and in need of additional supports outside of Government funded services.
Breast Cancer Care WA Inc
In 2021 Breast Cancer Care WA provided supportive care services to 1372 individuals and families in Western Australia dealing with breast cancer. These services include Specialist Breast Care Nursing, Counselling, Financial and Practical Support, Support Groups, Therapy Groups and Educational Workshops. Our supportive care provision is evidence based and customised to meet the individual needs of each person and includes liaison and collaboration with other healthcare professionals and agencies, with the aim of easing the burden that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Bribie Island & District Neighbourhood Centre Association Inc.
We are a not for profit organisation that serves the area in a number of ways. We run an emergency relief program as part of that service. We deal with marginalised, vulnerable and impoverished individuals and families on a daily basis. Any help that can be provided by your organisation would be gratefully appreciated.
Bridgeman Baptist Community Church - Streetlight
Streetlight provides nutritious meals and a welcoming community for homeless and disadvantaged members of our local area. Held weekly on a Monday night at a park in Aspley, Streetlight is run by volunteers and led by one of our local chaplains with a huge heart to dish up a feed while offering a listening ear.
Many people find themselves in desperate situations where they feel alone and without hope. A meal and conversation seem so simple but it can make a huge difference to someone in need. As we connect with people in poverty and financial crisis there are opportunities to distribute donations of blankets and beanies (when it’s cold) as well as emergency hampers and toiletries. There is also an opportunity to network people to other community services.
At Streetlight our heart is for people to experience hope and care as the tasty meal is served!
Bridges for Learning
We provide allied health and educational therapy and support for children 0-15 and families.
Using a family-centred model our therapists work collaboratively with each family to assist them I'm meeting the goals they have for their child.
Our organisation also provides support and education to other services, school and early childhood settings, to promote inclusion for all within our local community.
Bridging the Gap Sydney West Inc
Bridging the Gap and its staff aim to support and develop people through community development projects, early intervention programs, adolescent & family counselling, financial counselling, microfinance -no interest loans, youth programs and family support.
Our strategy is to offer opportunities for healing, learning and growth and to empower people by increasing knowledge, skills, health, education, connectedness and employment opportunities in a safe, respect filled environment.
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane is the largest local government in Australia with 26 wards and 27 councillor positions.
Brisbane City Council - Runcorn Ward
The Runcorn Ward comprises the suburbs of Sunnybank Hills, Sunnybank, Runcorn and Kuraby.
Brisbane City Council - Walter Taylor Ward
The Walter Taylor Ward includes the suburbs of Fig Tree Pocket, Indooroopilly, St Lucia, Chapel Hill (in part), Taringa (in part) and Toowong (in part).
Brisbane Gold Coast Grandies
BGCG are a local NFP under the umbrella of The Magic Moments Foundation that support the elderly in our community by sourcing and providing specialised wish-list of gifts at Christmas time.
Various locations around Australia
Brisbane Housing Company Ltd
BHC is a leading provider of affordable housing with a demonstrated ability to deliver innovative provision of social and affordable housing.
Brisbane Legacy
Caring for the families of incapacitated and deceased veterans.
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.
