Pregnant and new families we support, be it through our family support, groups or outreach programs are often in need of material support.
To meet their needs, we collect donations of baby goods and clothing, new or in excellent used condition to give to pregnant women and young families. our mums.
For families to be offered the most dignified access to support, we ask that all goods have been checked individually by you before you donate. Please ensure that they are good enough for another child/ mum to wear and are in fact in excellent used condition with no damage or stains on the clothes.
We can accept the following clothes in excellent condition.
- Clothes sizes from birth 00000 – 5 (Essendon and Caroline Springs)
- Clothes sizes 0-12 (Shepparton only)
- Pyjamas and sleepwear
- Sleep sacks
- Hand knitted or crocheted clothing, beanies, and booties.
Nappies –
reusable and disposable
Sizes 1-6 (pull ups accepted)
Swimwear nappies
Open and loose nappies
brand new packs
Nappy bags
Wipes
We do not accept :
old underwear
socks
Adult clothes
Maternity wear
We accept
Sizes: Baby – 6
Clean and excellent condition (no stains or rips)
We don’t accept:
Shoes with wear and tear
We accept:
Car seats
No older than manufacture date of 2019 (this information can be found on a sticker on car seat)
Hasn’t been in a car accident
Functional seat belt.
Must meet Australian Standards AS 1754.
Prams:
No older than manufacture date of 2019 (this information can be found on a sticker on the pram)
Has a tether strap on the handle
Has red breaks and is functional.
meets Australian Standard AS/NZS 2088:2000 (must have a 5-point safety harness, red faultless safety break, sun-hood. Pram bassinets- with a hard base with matching pram base)
We cannot accept prams or car seats older than 2019 for strict safety reasons
We accept:
Bed linen (cots only) in excellent used condition or new. No stains or rips.
Blankets (no weighted blankets)
We don’t accept :
Cots
Bassinets
Porta Cots
Cot or bassinet bumpers
Pillows
Cushions
Bean bags
Furniture ( dressers, beds, bed side tables)
We accept:
Books in excellent clean condition and all pages in tact.
Puzzles (with all the pieces) we cant accept if it is missing pieces.
Stationary for school kids
Art and craft kits (in excellent used condition)
Knitted toys (new)
Play mat (in clean and excellent used condition)
We don’t accept:
Toys (including battery operated)
Bouncers or rockers
Play gym
Bicycles
Play tunnels or tents
We accept:
Baby carriers (clean and in excellent condition
We don’t accept:
Playpens
Safety gates
Baby monitors
Highchairs
Baby slings
Bumbo seats
Potties
Toilet seats
Steps
Nappy bins
We accept:
New bibs
New Bottles (plastic only)
Breast pumps (in working condition)
Formula ( unopened and at least 3 months to expiry date)
We don’t accept:
Maternity or breastfeeding pillows
Children’s plates
Bowls
Sippy cups
drink bottles
Lunch boxes
We accept:
Maternity pads (unopened or loose)
Toiletries:
Toiletries for babies, children and adults that are new or unopened and with at least 3 months before expiry .
We don’t accept:
Nursing pads
Change tables
Change mats
Baby baths
Opened toiletries
Adult underwear or socks
A huge thank you to our communities for your donations of pre-loved and new goods.
Donation days and locations:
Essendon- 977 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon is open for donations every Monday and Wednesday 10am-2pm.
Caroline Springs 1, Darebin Place Caroline Springs is open for donations every Friday 10am-2pm.
Please call the office on 03 9361 7000 in advance to discuss your donation if you are unsure.
Shepperton- 15 A St Andrews Road, Shepperton office is open for donations on Wednesday’s 10am-2pm, or by appointment.
Please call Shepparton office on 03 5821 0826 to discuss your donation if unsure.