News & Events

Weekend Donation Day

Saturday, 15th August

Donations Reopen

Monday, 27th July

Donations Closed for the July School Holidays

Reopening Monday 27th July

EOFY Appeal

A Fresh Start Shouldn't Be This Hard

Northern Beaches Donation Day

4th July | 9am - 3pm | Frenchs Forest

Weekend Donation Day

30 May | 9:30am-3:30pm | Taren Point

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Fundraiser Screening

Make a Difference this Mother's Day

Help more mums find stability, dignity and hope

We’re reopening for donations

Monday, 20th April 2026

Flowers Across March

A Partnership That Bloomed

Take on the Tradies Sutherland 2 Surf for Dandelion

Sunday 19th July 2026

Easter School Holidays

Closed to donations

Join Us for the 2026 City2Surf

Sunday 9th August 2026

Northern Beaches Reuse & Recycle Event

28th March | 9am - 3pm | Frenchs Forest

First Weekend Donation Day for 2026

7th March | 9:30-3:30 | Taren Point

Notice of AGM - New date

17th February 2026 at Gymea Tradies

We’re reopening for donations

Wednesday, 21st January 2026

Christmas Holidays Closure

Now closed until 21st January 2026

Northern Beaches Donation Day

Saturday, 8th November

Take Part in Our Christmas Gift Drive

Closes Wednesday, 3rd December

Weekend Donation Day

Saturday, 25th October | 9:30 - 3:30 | Taren Point

Closed for donations

October School Holidays | re-opening Monday, 13th September

Northern Beaches Reuse and Recycling Event

Saturday 27 September | 9am - 3pm | Frenchs Forrest

Term 3 Weekend Donation Day

Sunday, 31st August 2025 | 10am - 3:30pm | Taren Point

2025 High Tea

Saturday, 13th September 2025 | 11am - 3pm | St George Motor Boat Club

Term 3 - reopening

Term 3 reopening details

Soccer Trivia Night

Put your soccer smarts to the test!

Closed - July School holidays

July school holidays closure details!

Help us create happy futures

Raising a family isn’t an easy job. For families escaping family and domestic violence or facing homelessness, it can be even harder. Donate today and help create happy, thriving families.

A Night at the Theatre

Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall | 7 May 2025 | Arts Theatre Cronulla

Updated School holidays opening hours

Open week one - baby items only | Closed week two | Closed term 2, week 1

Northern Beaches Donation Day

Saturday 29th March | 9am - 3pm | Frenchs Forest

Willoughby City Council Children's Clothes Swap

22nd February | 1pm to 2:30pm | Chatswood

Bridget Jones Movie Fundraiser

Wednesday 5th March | 6pm | Hoyts Cronulla

Weekend Donation Day

1st March | 9:30am - 3:30pm | Taren Point

Reopening to donations

Tuesday 21st January | Taren Point | 1pm - 3pm

EOI: Fundraising Committee Volunteers

Help boost our fundraising events and projects

Christmas Gift Drive

Help us make this Christmas magical for every child.

Weekend Donation Day

Saturday, 21st September | 9:30am - 3:30pm | Taren Point

2024 High Tea

Join us on 14th September for an afternoon of delicious food and entertainment while raising vital funds to support vulnerable families.

Northern Beaches Donation Day

Saturday 17th August | 9am - 3pm | Aquatic Reserve carpark

2024 EOFY Appeal

Every dollar donated, up to $100,000 before 30th June, will be matched by Big Sister Foundation.

April School Holiday Times

Week 1 beginning 15 April we are open Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday 1pm - 3pm. Week 2 beginning 22 April we are CLOSED

Annual Report

Our 2022/23 Annual Report is now available. Read about the impact we made in the full report now.

Thank you

We have helped 2646 families and 5118 children this year and we couldn't do it without your support.

Northern Beaches Council Reuse and Recycling Event

Donate your pre-loved, good condition, nursery items on Sunday 30th July.

Donation Pick-Up Service Now Available

Dandelion is now offering a pick up service to collect goods from your door for a small fee.

New Donation Drop Off - Liverpool

We are pleased to announce we have a wonderful volunteer now accepting donations on our behalf in Liverpool.

Help us transform the lives of 370 families living in poverty

We currently have over 370 families on our waitlist needing essential items before the end of June. Whether you can donate $10, $50 or even more, your gift will go a long way in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Annual Report 2022

Check out the impact we made in 2022 in our latest Annual Report.