2026 Carrie’s Place Christmas Appeal
Help support local families experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness during the holiday season.
Every Christmas, our community comes together to make sure individuals and families experiencing hardship feel seen, supported, and valued. The Carrie’s Place Christmas Appeal is our largest annual community activation, providing grocery gift cards, gift bags, and special Christmas hampers to clients across the Hunter who are facing domestic and family violence or housing insecurity.
In 2026, we’re continuing to build a Christmas Appeal that is ethical, responsive and community‑powered. With your help, we aim to raise essential funds, collect in‑kind donations, and deliver meaningful support to people who need it most.
GIFT CARD IDEAS
The donation of gift cards enables our staff to purchase presentes for teens, young adults and parents. It is also a good way for us to support those living out of home e.g. living rough, temporary accommodation, tents etc.
This year we are working with Stockland Greenhills to raise awareness and seek donations for our community adn their families. Stockland Greenhills has also donated 150 Timezone vouchers.
Why not buy a Stockland Gift Cards at Customer Care and drop it in our Carrie's Place donation box. These gift cards will give our staff the means to shop for our clients in a local centre.
Another great idea is to donate movie vouchers for local cinemas such as Hoyts & Reading.
Additionally gift cards to food outlets, Opal cards or phone credit, these allow teens and young people the ability to enjoy everyday experiences that they may not be able to afford.
This Christmas, we’re inviting our community to come together through peer‑to‑peer fundraising. Fundraising your way with your friends, colleagues and family is a powerful and personal way to support Carrie’s Place clients and their families who are experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness.
By starting your own fundraiser or joining an existing one, you become part of a collective of changemakers working toward one shared goal: creating a safer, more joyful holiday season for people doing it tough.
TOY & GIFT IDEAS
Here is a list of items that might help when shopping. This year we are supporting children from 0-19 years of age, both boys and girls, Mums, Dads and Grandparents.
- Christmas chocolate stockings
- Sporting equipment
- Art and craft supplies
- Lego
- Playing cards and board games
- Puzzles
- Books - for all ages
- Colouring in books - for all ages
- Caps and hats
- Socks
- Backpacks
- Lunch boxes and drink bottles
- Beach towels
- Body wash packs
- Deodorant and shower gel packs
- Hand cream and body lotions
- Beauty products
- Hair accessories
- Baby dolls and teddy bears
Items that require batteries can sometimes be a challenge, as batteries can be expensive.