Wildlife Victoria

Charity - Wildlife Victoria

Item/s - Handmade Joey Pouches & Possum Boxes

Due to many forms of human intervention our iconic and precious wildlife suffer every day. Wildlife Victoria cares for these voiceless animals and is committed to reducing that suffering and providing as many animals as possible with another chance at life.

Our incredible band of over 1500 volunteers responds to wildlife calls for help seven days a week with compassion, love and dedication. Maybe you would like to join us and help us succeed at attaining our growing mission? There are other ways you can help Victoria’s wildlife and not all of them include climbing a tree to catch a koala. On our website you’ll find some information on handmade joey pouches and possum boxes, two incredibly useful items for our volunteer rescuers and carers.

The easiest place to send them is to our office for distribution amongst volunteers: Wildlife Victoria Kindness House, Box 3, 288 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Victoria. We’ll also take clean pillow cases, towels, blankets and sheep skins. For more information please visit our Facebook page and website.

Melbourne City Mission

Charity - Melbourne City Mission

Item/s - Toiletry Bags and Handmade Blankets (Knitted, Crocheted or Sewn)

Every day, Melbourne City Mission works with some of Melbourne and Victoria’s most vulnerable individuals, families and communities. Every week, we help thousands of people escape and avoid disadvantage, economic exclusion and social isolation. We have been around for almost as long as Melbourne itself and over the years have adapted and evolved alongside the people we work with, always responding to the changing needs of communities. Our staff are dedicated professionals, with the expertise to deliver holistic, integrated services that really make a powerful and sustainable difference to people’s lives. 

We work with the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our society. From children living with a disability, or young people with nowhere to call home, to people who need assistance into education or employment, we work alongside them, so they can build a better future for themselves. We help people find their own path to independence, providing them with the support they need along the way. Areas we support include homelessness, disadvantaged, aged care, people with a disability, people with ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) and palliative care.

Handmade toiletry bags for people experiencing homelessness would be very worthwhile at the moment along with blankets for people in aged and palliative care. For more information please visit our Facebook page and website. 

Cottage By The Sea

Charity - Cottage by the Sea

Item/s - Knitted or Crocheted Blankets, Toiletry and Tote Bags

Cottage by the Sea is a non-government, registered charity that empowers disadvantaged children by supporting them in developing their self-esteem, health and well-being. We offer weekly camp programs in a safe, enjoyable and relaxed seaside holiday environment, encouraging children to celebrate their own success and that of others. Our vision is that every child deserves a happy and a healthy life.

We offer camps to children marginalised for a wide range of reasons, e.g. family breakdown and/or dysfunction, domestic violence, emotional/physical trauma, social/economic disadvantage, cultural disadvantage, refugee status or lack of educational opportunities. 1,200 children each year enjoy the experience of a lifetime at Cottage by the Sea.

We are happy to receive any donations of knitted goods, in particular knitted or crocheted blankets as these are a great comfort to the children who attend our camps in the colder weather and a great memento of their camp experience. Toiletry and tote bags are fantastic items for the children also. Please send donations to 29 Flinders Street, Queenscliff, Victoria 3225. For more information visit our Facebook page or website:

Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA)

Charity - Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA)

Item/s - Currently seeking items to be auctioned off for charity fundraiser

Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA) is committed to a community where perinatal depression and anxiety are recognised and the impact on women, men and their families are minimised through acknowledgement, support and education. Our mission is to support and inform women, men and their families who are affected by perinatal depression and anxiety; and educate health care professionals and the wider community about perinatal depression and anxiety. 

We are primarily a Helpline with little direct contact with families to forward handmade gifts. However we would be delighted to receive any handmade items to be included in a silent auction at regular fundraising events. Please send donations to: Anna Christofidis, PANDA 810 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068. For more information please visit our Facebook page and website:

Country Women's Association - Frankston South

Charity- Local Community (Frankston, Vic)
Item/s - Premmie Beanies, Calico Dolls, Bed Socks

As a member of the Country Women's Association (CWA) there are an endless number of ways you can be involved with your community. Each state or territory manages their own office, and acts as a guide for CWA branches across that state.

From getting involved in projects, campaigning on issues or becoming part of an interest group, the Frankston CWA Branch offers a diverse range of opportunities. Local participation can include fundraising at events to sharing delicious recipes!

Premature babies in Frankston Hospital’s Special Care Nursery will be warm and snug this Winter, thanks to the ladies of the Frankston CWA Craft Group. The craft group recently presented 191 ‘premmie beanies’ to the nursery as well as 164 calico dolls to be used in Radiology and the Paediatric Departments. Last year the group donated around 900 handmade items including blankets and bed socks to Frankston Hospital, cancer treatment centres and various nursing homes.

They hope the gifts bring cheer and comfort to the children, and support and care to members of the community. Frankston CWA has been supporting residents of Frankston and surrounds for 79 years. They meet Wednesdays fortnightly. For more information visit their Facebook Page or CWA Victoria website via the link below.