Take Part in Our Christmas Gift Drive
Help us make Christmas magical for every child! Here’s how you can get involved:
🎁 Purchase a Gift
Buy a new, unwrapped gift suitable for children aged 0–16 years.
(We especially need gifts for babies, 6-year-olds, and teens — they’re often the ones we run short on!)
📅 Drop-Off Deadline
Please drop off your gifts no later than Wednesday, 3rd December.
This gives our social workers enough time to collect, wrap, and deliver them before Christmas Day.
📍 Where to Drop Off
- Taren Point: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 1pm–3pm (during Term 4).
- Other Locations: Email us for details on drop-offs in Manly, Maroubra, Woonona, Earlwood, West Hoxton, and Drummoyne.
💌 Spread the Word
Not everyone can donate a gift — but everyone can help by sharing!
Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about the Gift Drive so we can reach even more children this Christmas.
✨ Together, we can bring joy, smiles, and a little holiday magic to kids who need it most.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do gifts need to be new?
Yes, all gifts must be new — this ensures every child feels special and receives something just for them.
Should I wrap the gift before dropping it off?
Please do not wrap gifts. This allows our social workers to select something perfectly suited to each child’s age and interests.
What age groups need the most gifts?
We’re often short on gifts for babies and for kids aged 6 through teens, so donations for these age ranges are especially appreciated.
What kinds of gifts should I buy?
We’ve put together a list of suggestions below to make choosing easy.
For babies (0-1 year)
– Board books
– Baby stacking toys
– Shape sorting toys
– Lamaze toys
For toddlers and preschoolers (1-5 years)
– Books
– Puzzles
– Duplo
– Small musical instruments
For older kids (6 years – teens)
– Games such as Uno, Connect Four, Trouble, Cluedo
– Playdough
– Craft Kits
– Small handbags or wallets
– Matchbox cars
– Cool stationery kits
– Small sports equipment
– Puzzles
– Books
