Welcome to our Christmas Appeal schools page!
Christmas is a time of hope, joy, and of giving from the heart. Yet, as we know, Christmas can be a challenging time for many who are burdened by a daily struggle of survival, comfort and dignity.
This Christmas, more families are experiencing poverty and are on the brink of homelessness. After struggling with the cost-of-living crisis for over a year, they barely have anything left to hold on to. As the crisis deepens, so does their desperation. Your urgent help can provide relief.
At Vinnies, our dedicated Members, volunteers and staff work tirelessly to address the challenging realities faced by many Australians on a daily basis. Materials and funds raised through the Christmas Appeal allow the Society to respond to the growing demand for support and to restore joy this festive season.
We invite your school community to join us in participating in the 2023 Vinnies Christmas Appeal.
The 2023 Christmas Card Competition has now closed. Congratulations to our winners!
- How to Give – for everything you need to know about how to donate, check out this two-page explainer
- Christmas Appeal Schools Kit – a dedicated kit for the 2023 Christmas Appeal including a Case Study, statistics around this year’s theme and a range of classroom activities to help support your school’s campaign
- Schools Poster to promote the Christmas Appeal in your school community
- Social Tile to promote the Christmas Appeal on your school’s social media platforms
- Certificate of Appreciation and State President Thank You Note – A Vinnies Member or your Youth Engagement Officer would be happy to present in person.
- Christmas Appeal Thank You Video 1 and Christmas Appeal Thank You Video 2
Contact us
Our staff and Members can also give presentations and talks about the cost-of-living crisis and inspire the community to give to your school’s local Appeal. If you’re not in touch already, see list below to find the contact email for your region:
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- Armidale: armidaleyouth@vinnies.org.au
- Bathurst: bathdio@vinnies.org.au
- Broken Bay: metroschools@vinnies.org.au
- Greater Western Sydney: metroschools@vinnies.org.au
- Lismore: lismoreyouth@vinnies.org.au
- Maitland/Newcastle: mnyouth@vinnies.org.au
- Sydney: metroschools@vinnies.org.au
- Wagga Wagga: svdpwagga@vinnies.org.au
- Wilcannia Forbes: wcfsvdp@vinnies.org.au
- Wollongong: wollongongyouth@vinnies.org.au
For general enquiries, please email: youth.nsw@vinnies.org.au
Thank you so much for your school’s support of the 2023 Vinnies Christmas Appeal.
From all the NSW Vinnies Youth Team, we wish you a happy and safe Christmas season!
Don’t forget to share your Christmas Appeal pictures and stories by tagging us on your school’s socials!