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Christmas charity gifts that make a difference

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift for someone special? A charity gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate the people you care about while helping Australian children living with disadvantage get the most out of their education. 

This Christmas, you can choose a gift that gives back. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, teachers or colleagues, your Christmas giving can help provide students with the support they need to thrive at school and create a better future.

Shop charity gifts this Christmas

Finding the right Christmas present isn’t always easy, especially for someone who already has everything they need. Charity gifts offer a meaningful alternative to traditional presents by turning your Christmas gift into an opportunity to make a difference. 

They’re ideal for family and friends who value gifts with purpose, or for anyone looking to make their Christmas giving more meaningful. 

When you choose a charity Christmas gift, you can celebrate someone special while supporting children and young people who may not have access to the same educational opportunities as their peers. 

It’s a simple way to give twice this Christmas: once to someone you care about and again to a child who needs support.

Charity gifts that support Australian children

Our charity gifts help support Australian students living with disadvantage to participate fully in their education and make the most of their time at school. 

If you’re searching for charity Christmas gifts in Australia, consider choosing a gift that can help a student build their confidence, stay engaged with learning and access the support they need to succeed. 

Popular Christmas charity gifts include:
Student writing while seated in a school courtyard.

Primary school pack

Help a primary school student start school with confidence and make the most of their early learning by giving them the school essentials every child needs.
Students reading books in a school library.

Student reading program

Help a child who is growing up in poverty improve their overall reading skills by matching them with a peer mentor in the student2student program.
Student working on a learning activity with an adult tutor.

Support a Learning Club

Provide much-needed access to our after school Learning Club program to help a child in need with their learning and homework.
Student carrying books outdoors.

High school pack

Give a student who is living with disadvantage the essentials they need to make the most of high school, complete Year 12, and help them create their own better future.
Whether you’re looking for a small charity present or a meaningful Christmas gift for someone important, choosing a gift that gives back can make your Christmas celebration even more special.

How your support helps students this Christmas

For children experiencing disadvantage, the cost of school essentials and limited access to educational support can make it harder to keep up with their peers. 

By choosing a charity gift or donating to our Christmas Appeal, you can help support students with the tools, opportunities and ongoing assistance they need to stay engaged at school and work towards a better future. 

Your Christmas gift can become part of something much bigger: helping a child feel supported, included and confident about what they can achieve. 

This Christmas, give a gift that can make a lasting difference. Find a gift.

Frequently asked questions about charity gifts