St Vincent De Paul Society Christmas Appeal

The 2025 Vinnies Christmas Appeal aims to raise $310,000 to support people
experiencing hardship in Canberra, the surrounding region, and across Australia.

The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact families, with more people seeking
help for essentials like food, rent, and utilities.
Donations can be made online at vinnies.org.au, by phone at 13 18 12.

Every dollar raised stays local and helps support people in our community doing
it tough this Christmas.
Donate now: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/christmas-appeal-act
Christmas Giving Tree Talking Points
Every Christmas, Vinnies provides food hampers and gifts to over 250 families
experiencing disadvantage across the Far South Coast.

In Australia, one in six children is living in poverty (ACOSS, 2022)

For families facing financial hardship, parents often make difficult choices.
Sometimes even forgoing daily essentials to ensure their children receive a gift at
Christmas.

Donate Christmas gifts to the Vinnies Christmas Giving Tree.

Bring hope and joy to families in need by simply purchasing an extra gift in your
Christmas shopping to donate to the Vinnies Christmas Giving Tree.

Drop off donations at:
o Your local Vinnies Shop
 Vinnies Moruya
 Vinnies Narooma
 Vinnies Merimbula
 Vinnies Batemans Bay
o Commonwealth Bank Merimbula
o Horizon Bank Bermagui
Learn more: https://www.vinnies.org.au/act-surrounds/get-involved/vinnies-christmasgiving-tree