Friends With Dignity | 2025 Christmas Drive

Would your workplace, business, community group or school like to help bring joy to families impacted by domestic violence this Christmas?

Our annual Christmas Drive is your opportunity to give directly to children and adults starting over after escaping domestic violence.

You can participate if you are in:

If you haven’t signed up already, you can still register to become a collection point below!

Collection dates:

Nationally (excluding Newcastle): November 1 – December 10
Newcastle region: November 1 – December 17

You can register as a collection point to gather donations, or simply drop off new, unwrapped gifts at one of our partner locations. Our incredible volunteers will collect, sort and deliver every donation to the services and families we support — ensuring your kindness reaches those who need it most.

What to donate:

New, unwrapped toys and gifts for all ages
Gift vouchers
Non-perishable festive food
New clothing, toiletries and personal care items

Please don’t donate:

- Wrapping paper, gift bags and cards
Used or second-hand items
Toy guns (e.g. Nerf or water guns)
Perishable food or alcohol
Open or damaged packaging

Posters & resources!

MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, QUEENSLAND

NEWCASTLE

Can’t donate physically? Gift presents online!

No time to shop or deliver gifts? Donate a toy online through our Simply Giving page and we’ll do the rest.

We’ve carefully selected the toys that are most needed this Christmas. Simply choose a gift below, and we’ll ensure it’s personally delivered to a family in need.

Financial donations

Your generous contribution helps ensure that every individual and family we support receives a thoughtful gift and experiences the joy of Christmas.

All donations are tax-deductible and directly support families impacted by domestic violence.

Set up a virtual workplace drive!

Get your workplace involved this Christmas by creating your very own virtual giving page through Simply Giving.

Set a team target, choose gifts together, and make a real impact for families rebuilding after domestic violence.

It’s easy to set up — just visit: https://formstack.io/C6AB5 to get started! We can also create supporting assets to help promote your drive around the office, please contact info@friendswithdignity.org.au.