Banyule Children’s Gift Appeal
Published on 28 October 2024
Annually for over 23 years our residents and community services have gifted quality toys and vouchers to local children and families experiencing financial hardship through the Banyule Children's Gift Appeal.
Impact
In 2023, 519 local children received gifts, all thanks to community donations.
Disadvantage and financial hardship affect families in our community. Being a single parent family, having a disability or having a significant change in circumstance presents unique challenges.
Donate
Tax deductible donations can be made through Diamond Valley Community Support (DVCS). Funds are used to purchase gifts and gift cards for children.
Donate to the appeal
If you have any questions, call DVCS on 9435 8282.
3081 Angels Books
Every year the 3081 Angels project provides quality new books for every child under 12 who is referred to the appeal.
If you are interested in supporting this initiative, contact 3081angels@bchs.org.au
Donation bins
Donations of new gifts and toys can be dropped in contactless donations bins. They will be located at:
- Diamond Valley Community Support, Shop 378a, Level 3, Greensborough Plaza
- WaterMarc entrance, ground floor, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough
- West Heidelberg Community Hub, 155 Oriel Road, Heidelberg West
- Watsonia Library, 4/6 Ibbottson Street, Watsonia
- Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
- Rosanna Library Pop Up- 56 Beetham Parade, Rosanna
Get involved
Volunteers support the appeal by packing and delivering parcels and collecting donations.
If you would like to volunteer, call 9435 8282 or contact projectadmin@dvsupport.org.au
Every year, community groups and local businesses run donation drives for the appeal.
If you would like to register your group as a participant, call 9435 8282.