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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
Clarence Valley Food Inc
Clarence Valley Food Inc provides support and advocacy for farmers in the Clarence Valley.
Cleveland State School
State school
Clifton Co-Op Hospital Ltd
Clifton Community Health Services is a community owned and run, stand alone, not for profit, Charitable, health services cooperative that runs the small rural Clifton Co-Op Private Hospital, Nirvana Hostel, Clifton Nursing Home, Dementia Specific Sunflower Lodge, the bulk-billing Clifton Medical Practice, and independent living Vedette villas. Established in 1949, we continue with our charter of improving Healthcare outcomes for all of our Stakeholders and to meet the expanding needs of healthcare into the future.
Clifton Creek Primary School
Small school at East Gippsland
Cloncurry Shire Council
Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire.
Cloncurry Shire Council is focused on creating an improved future while remaining responsive to the current needs of the community as broadly defined. This identity shifts our focus from that of a provider or supplier of infrastructure including roads, water, sewerage, waste management and rates to one of articulating that Council has an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure and facilities.
The Council is further committed to enhancing the livability of the greater Cloncurry Shire community through coordinating the provision of social facilities to make the Shire a more livable community.
Clontarf Foundation
The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal men and by doing so equips them to participate meaningfully in society.
Clontarf Foundation - Karabar Academy
The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate more meaningfully in society.
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Clothes4u Inc. Rosebud
We are a registered not for profit organisation staffed by local volunteers who assist people 'in need' on the Mornington Peninsula Victoria. We provide clothing, shoes, toiletries, essentials and accessories FREE of charge to those who need Everyday wear or maybe attending Job, Rental, or other Interviews. Our aim is to pamper those in our community who are fragile and damaged to give them confidence and to boost their self-esteem. We provide both Women and Men with "Essential" and "Pamper" packs which include Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, face cloth, towel, deodorant, soap, Shaving and Hygiene products. Make-up and spa products.
Co.As.It Community Services Ltd
Co.As.It. Community Services Ltd. is a peak body within the aged care and community services industry which has won recognition for high quality services delivery and excellence in care. Constant research, planning and improvement ensures that Co.As.It. programs and services are relevant, responsive and meet the diverse needs of its clients, especially those from CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds. Funding made possible by the Australian Federal and State Governments enables the organisation to fulfil this important role within the community.
Cobar Public School
We are a school in remote NSW. Our students face the difficulties of isolation and drought.
Cobargo Green Recovery Inc
We formed in July 2020 to help our town and landscape recover from the black summer bush fires.
we have successfully partnered with Rotary and Red Cross to deliver '"out of the fires " plant gifting day on the 14th November 2020, with over 700 people attending. We have also helped our community re-landscape our RSL memorial garden, done Apex park and Narira creek rehabilitation planting works.
We have just been successful in receiving some grant money to build a basketball court, bar-b-q area and run 3 youth events at the skate park in town. We feel our youth have been over looked in everything that has happened in the last 18 month and we hope by holding these events and building new facilities we can gain some sense of pride, hope, mental and physical well-being back into our community.
The trauma is still very evident everywhere you look.
Cobargo NSW 2550
Cobargo Public School
Primary School
Cobargo RSL Sub Branch
Primary goal is to look after the needs of ex-servicemen and their families. Secondarily, to support the community in whatever way possible with whatever we have available
Cobram and District Specialist School
P-12 Government School for students with an IQ under 70 points and those with diagnosed disabilities.
Cobram Secondary College
Government Secondary College
Cockatoo Primary School
State School
Cockburn Care
Support with Commonwealth Home Services Program, Disability and Social Clubs.
Cockburn Youth Support Services - Outreach
Cockburn Youth Support Services - Outreach Case Management Program. Providing support and case management to high risk young people and families
Coen Community Safety
Coen is a small town of approximately 450 residents, 85% of which are aboriginal. The town is located approximately 500km north of Cairns along the Peninsula developmental Road which is mainly dirt road. This charity will be assisting local families with obtaining items to assist with general road safety. In particular Officers from Coen Police and Coen Queensland Ambulance will working in conjunction with one another to provide items like Bike Helmets and baby seats to families whom otherwise could not afford to purchase them due to there remote location and financial situation.
Coffs Harbour City Council
The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to assisting community members recovering from the impacts of disasters.
Cohealth Bushfire Case Support Program
The Victorian Bushfire Case Support Program provides practical support for people who have been affected by the 2019-20 Victorian bushfires.
Cohealth Family Violence and Family Services Team
Family Violence and Family Services team works with vulnerable families in need of extra support. Co health offer case management and counselling, as well as ongoing parenting and family support.
Cohealth Homelessness Program
We provide advice and support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Melbourne's West. We can support people on a short or medium term basis to learn how to navigate the service system and advocate on their behalf. We can also work with clients to assess any chronic concerns for physical or mental health and refer to suitable services and look at ways to reduce harm of any substance use.
Cohuna Neighbourhood House
Cohuna Neighbourhood House extends a hand of friendship to all members of our community.
We provide:
Access to community information
Opportunities to learn new skills
Opportunities to meet new people and participate in community programs and events
Support and assistance to those seeking help.
Cohuna Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit community organisation that receives funding from Department of Health and Human Services with further income derived from room rental, services and programs and courses offered. We auspice and partner with other local organisations to deliver services, programs and events that develop and enrich our community.
Colac Area Health
Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. It is a unique, integrated health service encompassing Aged Care, Hospital Care, Community Care and many other services,
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.
