Donate Goods

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.

Clothes and Nappies

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

Shoes

We accept

Sizes: Baby – 6

Clean and excellent condition  (no stains or rips)

 

We don’t accept:

Shoes with wear and tear

 

Prams and Car Seats

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

Sleeping

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)

Play equipment and Toys

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

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

 

 

Food and Feeding

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

 

 

Hygiene and care

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.

Please call Shepparton office on  03 5821 0826 to discuss your donation if unsure.