Christmas is coming early to Gippsland with Giving Trees for A Better Life for Foster Kids popping up in local offices and stores.
Giving Trees are a drop off point for donations of Christmas gifts for children in out-of-home care who might otherwise not receive a gift this year.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said that while there may be two months until Christmas Day the preparation and organisation required by volunteers to ensure every child is able to open a gift on the big day means the earlier the donations are received the better.
“It takes a tremendous effort from Heather Baird and her team at A Better Life for Foster Care to collate and wrap the donations and send them right around the state,” Mr O’Brien said.
“While many gifts will be delivered in person, a lot will need to be posted so it is important we start collecting early to ensure the donations are able to get to where they are needed.”
Donations of unwrapped gifts for children of all ages are warmly welcomed.
“Please be mindful that the charity is not accepting donations of books, food items or any toys resembling weapons.
“Some great gift ideas include board games, imaginative play items, beach towels, toiletry packs or gifts cards”
Mr O’Brien said donations are being accepted at his office located at 54B Cunninghame Sale, Sale.
Alternatively, gifts may be posted directly to A Better Life for Foster Kids at PO Box 1138, Sale VIC 3850.