The Vinnie Christmas appeal runs annually with the theme this year: ‘no child should be born into a world without hope’, a great focus on what has been quite a challenging year for us all.

A record number of families are unemployed this Christmas. They are struggling to meet the rising cost of living and are going without life’s essentials. In fact, more than 116,000 Australians are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness because they can no longer afford the cost of living. Since the pandemic, more and more families are struggling to put food on the table, pay household living expenses and keep a roof over their head. 1 in 8 Australians are living in poverty - 1 in 6 of these are children (Poverty in Australia, ACOSS/UNSW Report, 2020).

Families are invited to please give generously to our St Vincent De Paul Christmas Hampers with donations of non-perishable food goods. Baskets are located in classrooms for students to place their items into. 

Your kindness can make a difference to people in need in our community this Christmas.