Domestic Violence Care Baskets

Help Us Bring Hope and Comfort to Women and Children in Crisis

We invite you to support our Care Basket Initiative, helping provide dignity, comfort, and practical support to women and children escaping domestic violence locally. All donations will be directed to Emma House, a vital service that supports those in need during some of the most challenging times in their lives.

We are collecting new and unused items to create care packages filled with love, essentials, and encouragement.  These baskets will be distributed to families as they transition into safe accommodation or rebuild their lives after a crisis.

Please encourage your children to come to school with some of the following items and place them in the baskets located throughout the school.  Donations can also be made to St Mary’s Church. 

How You Can Help

Gift Cards

• Supermarkets:  Coles, Woolworths, Aldi
• Department stores:  Kmart, Target, Big W
• Fuel stations
• Prepaid Visa/Mastercard gift cards

New Clothing

• Comfortable casual wear (all sizes)
• Underwear, bras, sleepwear, dressing gowns, slippers

 Children’s Items

• New clothing (babies to teens)
• Backpacks and school supplies
• Books, unwrapped toys (non-violent)
• Nappies and wipes

Home Essentials

• Bedding:  sheets, pillows, blankets
• Towels, face washers
• Kitchenware:  pots, pans, utensils, plates
• Small appliances:  kettles, toasters, heaters

Toiletries & Self-Care

• Toothbrushes, new sealed makeup or skincare
• Journals, pens, and diaries
• Handwritten letters of support 
• Books
• Anything else you feel would be of support. 

Every donation makes a difference. Whether it’s a toothbrush, a warm jumper, or a supermarket gift card, you’re helping restore a sense of normalcy and hope to someone in crisis.

Please ensure all donations are new and unused.

Let’s come together to support our community and show survivors they are not alone. Your kindness can help rebuild lives.

Thank you for your generosity.

Ava Sobey

Vice Captain Social Justice

Mrs Lia Mailes

Religious Education Faculty Leader & Faith and Mission Co-Leader