Bring a gift to donate
Open to all and supported by local trades and suppliers, this initiative encourages people to bring a gift to donate, which will then be distributed to local charities. The generosity of participants helps ensure that everyone in the community can experience the joy of Christmas, making a meaningful impact on those in need.
We are seeking gifts for all ages including items for children, teenagers, and adults. Please do not wrap your gifts.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could drop off any donations or toys prior to Monday 8th December 2025. If you would like to participate, please donate at the following locations
- Pycon Display Home Office at 6 – 8 Acton St, Thrumster. Open 7 days from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
- Pycon Head Office at 1st Floor, 2 Horton St Port Macquarie. Open from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Previous recipients have included
Great Lakes Women’s Shelter | Liberty Domestic & Family Specialist Service | Port Macquarie Base Hospital – Children’s Ward | Manning Base Hospital – Children’s Ward | Salvation Army | St Vincents de Paul
Thank you in advance for your assistance towards making someone’s Christmas special.
SUGGESTIONS FOR GIFTS
- Toys for all ages (especially outdoor play items such as toy kitchen sets, soccer balls, skateboards, mini trikes, etc.)
- Back-to-school items such as bags, stationery, socks, etc.
- Gifts for mums/single women (pyjamas, books, bath items, self-care items)
- Full-sized toiletry items
- Gift cards or vouchers for:
- Fuel
- Groceries
- School holiday family activities (e.g. Springloaded, putt-putt golf, Billabong Zoo, Wild Nets, etc.)
- Visa or EFTPOS cards so they can purchase gifts for their family
Over $8650 of gifts and donations rasied last year. Here are a few images from some of last years superstars…