St Nicholas Christmas Giving Tree

Share the joy of giving

This Christmas, we are coming together to share joy with children, families and people experiencing hardship through CatholicCare.

Inspired by the generosity of our namesake, St Nicholas, and our Catholic call to care for others, our Giving Tree is expanding its support this year. Donations will help provide Christmas gifts for children in CatholicCare’s out-of-home care programs and support food programs, including community kitchens.

Please donate by Thursday 10 December 2026.

How your donation helps

Through our partnership with CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, your generosity will help provide care and practical support where it is most needed this Christmas.

This may include:

  • Gifts chosen around children’s wishes and interests, helping CatholicCare purchase Christmas presents for children supported by its out-of-home care programs.
  • Meals and assistance through community kitchens, supporting people and families experiencing hardship.

This year, please donate online rather than bringing a physical gift. Monetary donations give CatholicCare greater flexibility to direct support across its Christmas programs and services.

Inspired by the generosity of St Nicholas

Our namesake, St Nicholas, is remembered for helping others. His example inspires us to share the joy of giving with our community.

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Catholic faith calls us to love our neighbour and recognise the dignity of every person. Our Christmas Giving Tree is one way we can put that care into practice.

It is also an opportunity for children to experience kindness and generosity through sharing, helping and thinking of others.

Everyone can get involved

Giving Trees will be located at our St Nicholas Early Education centres, where children can decorate an ornament to hang on the tree or take home.

Our St Nicholas OOSH communities are also invited to join the campaign. Children can participate in a Christmas giving art activity at their service, and families can donate online.

Participation is voluntary. Every child is welcome to join the activities, whether or not their family makes a donation.

Thank you for helping us share the spirit of St Nicholas this Christmas.

Pictured from left: Lisa Craven, Director of CatholicCare, and Mel Hill, Director of St Nicholas.