Make a world of difference in your own community. Donating new or pre-loved items helps reduce landfill whilst providing for those in need. For the safety and self-esteem of the children, we can only accept donated items that meet our guidelines. 

✓ PRE-LOVED Items we can accept

• Clothing: laundered, in very good /new condition (no rips or stains), appropriate for babies through to older teens (very helpful if sorted by size). Shoes in excellent condition only.

• Toys: in good, clean, working order—with no missing parts (this can be very upsetting to children who have trouble regulating) - no soft toys please. Books and complete puzzles (ideally in a container or original box)

• Nursery equipment/Prams/Car Seats: cots, bassinets and clean bedding, in working order, no missing parts or flat tyres. Car seats must be no more than 6 years old and never involved in a car accident of any kind.

• General Children’s items: small decorative items suited to a child’s bedroom in very good, clean condition.

✓ NEW Items we always need

• Nappies (up to larger sizes), Formula

• Underwear, socks and pyjamas

• Teen clothing and items

✗ Items we cannot take

As we only have need for particular items and limited volunteer resources , please dispose of the following items elsewhere:

• Damaged items or items with missing parts or flat tyres, brittle or near breaking

• Adult Clothing

• Furniture and General Household items: decorations, kitchen appliances, tables, desks etc. 

Larger children’s items (children’s beds, drawers, change tables ), can be offered to carers on the Fostering Hope Australia Facebook group.