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CaringKids Christmas Toy Appeal 2024

Nothing is more fun than the gift of giving! Knowing that your gesture of kindness will spark JOY for kids at Christmas, and all year round!

Are you thinking about hosting a toy drive at your workplace, community group, school, preschool or amongst your friends and family? Host a CaringKids Toy Drive and so we can fill up Joy Boxes with toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment to help young carers.

Lions in Support of CaringKids Charity

At the 2023 National Lions Multiple District Convention at the Gold Coast the ‘Lions in Support of CaringKids Charity’ project was adopted nationally from 2023-2026.

Lions Clubs across Australia will be bringing more joy to young carers by supporting this project. Lions Clubs across cities and towns are donating funds to create Joy Boxes and raise awareness of young carers.

National Carers Week

National Carers Week CaringKids is excited to be celebrating National Carers Week from 13 – 19 October 2024.

National Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend., including those children who are burdened with adult responsibilities.

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Officeworks staff and customers raise funds to bring joy to young carers

For the month of June, Officeworks customers in 13 locations have been encouraged to round up the cost of their Officeworks purchase to the nearest dollar at the check-out in store or online in support of CaringKids!

The Make a Difference Appeal is held as part of Officeworks’ People & Planet Positive Plan commitments to make a positive difference in the communities it operates. Last year’s Appeal raised more than $950,000 for 15 charities across Australia.

Thank you to all the Officeworks stores and the Space Planning and Merchandise Support Team for choosing to raise funds to bring joy to young carers this June ✨

Can you help us?

Carers Australia

There are more than 391,300 young carers in Australia providing care for a family member.

Can you help us to fill our young carer Joy Boxes with toys, school stationery, books and sports equipment. With your help, we can pack Joy Boxes full of fun, play and childhood experiences for young carers. Donate now!

Support Our Cause

CaringKids helps children burdened with adult responsibilities. These young carers take on tasks such as housework, shopping, cooking, dealing with health professionals and even taking on financial matters.

In order to look after a family member, young carers put caring before study, school and play time. They often have to cope with the financial hardship that goes hand in hand with the cost of caring for a family member living with a disability.

There are over 235,000 children and teenagers in Australia caring for a disabled or chronically ill family member. On average they spend 6 hours a week on caring duties.

Because of their caring commitments, 22% of young carers miss a day of school per week. As a result they are around 1.5 years behind in NAPLAN.

Give to connect Joy Boxes to  young carers. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

CaringKids Toy Boxes

We help to bring joy to children caring for a family member living with a disability by delivering Toy Boxes to young carers. Our Joy Boxes are packed with toys, games and books that not only bring joy, but also allow children to learn and grow.

Just a few dollars can help put a smile on a child’s face.

If you would like young carers to experience the fun and carefree moments that we associate with childhood,  a tax-deductible donation of $75 will deliver a Toy Box to a child caring for a family member.

Our Toy Boxes are delivered to the doorstep of young carers across Australia.

September 23 at 5:51pm
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🎄 CaringKids Christmas Toy Appeal 2024

🎁 Nothing is more fun than the gift of giving! Knowing that your gesture of kindness will spark JOY for kids at Christmas, and all year… See more

🎄 CaringKids Christmas Toy Appeal 2024

🎁 Nothing is more fun than the gift of giving! Knowing that your gesture of kindness will spark JOY for kids at Christmas, and all year round!

🤔 Are you thinking about hosting a toy drive at your workplace, community group, school, preschool or amongst your friends and family from 1 November to 31 November? We will be accepting Xmas donations at our Toy Workshop in Banksmeadow in December, The last day to drop-off toys to CaringKids is Mon 16 Dec, 10am to 1pm.

🎁 You can fill up Joy Boxes full of toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment for children caring for family members living with a disability or serious illness.

🎄 Host a CaringKids Toy Drive by popping up a Xmas tree or hosting a virtual online toy collection. For hybrid/ virtual workplaces – yes! we do have an online tax-deductible toy store, choose from hundreds of toys, powered by Simply Giving, DM us to set up your page.

👇🏾Tag a business, workplace, school, or community group you would like to host a toy drive for CaringKids this Christmas below. Anyone can join in from anywhere in Australia. You can make this Christmas our most joyful yet for young carers aged 4 to 12 years!

👉🏾 Link in bio to Xmas Toy Appeal resources and more information or DM us with your questions. We can’t wait to hear from you🧑‍🎄

September 18 at 11:41am
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Diva Charity Incorporated Xmas Toy Drive drop-off is located at First Grade Fitness Maroubra! Thank you to Diva and the team at First Grade Fitness at 16 McKeon St Maroubra for… See more
Diva Charity Incorporated Xmas Toy Drive drop-off is located at First Grade Fitness Maroubra! Thank you to Diva and the team at First Grade Fitness at 16 McKeon St Maroubra for spreading joy to kids caring for family members with a disability or serious illness this Christmas! 🏋️‍♂️ 💪 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🧸 ⚽️ 🎄
September 18 at 10:09am
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Diva Charity Incorporated are joining our Christmas Toy Appeal again this year – helping to spread joy to children caring for family members living with a disability.

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Diva Charity Incorporated are joining our Christmas Toy Appeal again this year – helping to spread joy to children caring for family members living with a disability.

Thank you to Diva founder Christina Iskandar and all the Divas for helping our community to fill Joy Boxes for young carers full of toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment 🧸 ⚽️ ✏️ 🧩 🎁 🎄 ✨

September 13 at 2:00pm
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CaringKids is a Coogee Lions Club project and their members kickstarted CaringKids by providing the first donation in recognition of our work supporting young carers.

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CaringKids is a Coogee Lions Club project and their members kickstarted CaringKids by providing the first donation in recognition of our work supporting young carers.

Fast forward to today, and CaringKids CEO Margaret Skagias is a Lions Club of Coogee member, and the Lions in Support of CaringKids Charity project is a national Lions project!

Over 100 Leo’s and Lions clubs have donated more than 80K to provide hundreds of young carers across Australia with a Joy Box.

Young carers are children who care for family members living with a disability or chronic illness. Many experience financial hardship and social isolation.

Joy Boxes are packed full of toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment.

Where there is a need, there is a Lion 🦁

To find out more about how you can serve your community and make a difference, visit Lions Australia

Lions Sydney N5 #youngcarers

Category B: Lions in Support of CaringKids Charity Project Committee

Chair: Margaret Skagias, Lions Club of Coogee
Coordinator: PDG Elvio Munzone OAM Lions Club of Lugarno
Treasurer : Chris Aylmer Lions Club of Coogee
Media enquiries: Georgia Bailey

September 13 at 1:25pm
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We’ve set up our new CaringKids office at Main Office Sydney co-working space!

This is where we plan how to bring more joy to kids with caring responsibilities, and how to fill… See more

We’ve set up our new CaringKids office at Main Office Sydney co-working space!

This is where we plan how to bring more joy to kids with caring responsibilities, and how to fill up our Toy Workshop with toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment.

Thank you India (pictured left) from Main Office for helping us to settle into our new space this week.

If you’re looking for a space to work or set up an office, visit Main Office 🏣✨

September 12 at 8:04pm
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🎄 CaringKids Christmas Toy Appeal 2024

🎁 Nothing is more fun than the gift of giving! Knowing that your gesture of kindness will spark JOY for kids at Christmas, and all year… See more

🎄 CaringKids Christmas Toy Appeal 2024

🎁 Nothing is more fun than the gift of giving! Knowing that your gesture of kindness will spark JOY for kids at Christmas, and all year round!

🤔 Are you thinking about hosting a toy drive at your workplace, community group, school, preschool or amongst your friends and family from 1 November to 31 November?

🎁 You can fill up Joy Boxes full of toys, games, school stationery and sports equipment for children caring for family members living with a disability or serious illness.

🎄 Host a CaringKids Toy Drive by popping up a Xmas tree or hosting a virtual online toy collection. For hybrid/ virtual workplaces – yes! we do have an online tax-deductible toy store, choose from hundreds of toys, powered by Simply Giving.

👇🏾Tag a business, workplace, school, or community group you would like to host a toy drive for CaringKids this Christmas below.

Anyone can join in from anywhere in Australia. You can make this Christmas our most joyful yet for young carers aged 4 to 12 years!

👉🏾 Visit https://caringkids.org.au/christmas-toy-appeal/ for resources and more information🧑‍🎄

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CaringKids

Caring Kids Incorporated
ABN 82 206 098 661

If you have questions about our Toy Boxes or would like more information about CaringKids, fill in the Contact Us form and we will get in touch with you soon. We welcome Toy Box feedback from children and families, share your feedback here.

Phone/Email Us

Phone: (02) 9247 7990
Email: info@caringkids.org.au

Opening Hours

Hours: By appointment
Closed School Holidays

Toy Workshop

CaringKids Toy Workshop
13-15 Baker Street
Banksmeadow NSW 2019

Postal Address

CaringKids
PO Box 91
Edgecliff NSW 2027