Support Newcastle's local community partners

You can now donate essential items to locals in need via our community donation drive.

We have partnered with four Newcastle charities to gather essential items for those who are in need.

The Nappy Collective

The Nappy Collective are a community based, not for profit organisation run mostly by volunteers. Their vision is that every child in Australia has nappies to allow them to remain clean, healthy and happy. They provide nappies for children experiencing disadvantage across Australia and aim to deliver 1 million nappies annually to children experiencing nappy stress.

Items needed for donation >
• New nappies in all different sizes
• New wipes

Find out more here >

Dog Rescue Newcastle

Dog Rescue Newcastle are a group of volunteer animal lovers dedicated to the rescue of abandoned, neglected or abused companion animals. They rescue dogs and cats from death row pounds and put them into loving foster homes until they can find permanent homes for them.

Items needed for donation >
• Adult and puppy tin and dry dog food
• Adult and kitten cat food
• Dog and cat treats
• Flea, tick and heartworm products
• Dog shampoo
• Leads and leashes
• Bedding
• Toys

Find out more >

The Big Hug Box

Founded in 2018, The Big Hug Box is a registered not for profit charity based in Newcastle. Their mission is to help ease the uncertainty and emotions that the patient and those around them feel when they hear the word cancer, a word too many Australians are hearing each and everyday.

Items needed for donation >>
• Small toiletry bags
• Small notebooks
• Pens
• Small journals
• Travel accessories

Find out more here >

The Young Parents' Hub

The Young Parents’ Hub connects young parents and families with a community of services in a safe and inviting space, engaging them with a collective of co-located organisations which break down barriers young parents are challenged with when endeavouring to achieve their educational, parenting and career aspirations.

Items needed for donation >>
• New stationary items such as A4 notebooks, rulers, pens
• New baby items such as cot sheets, formula, bottle sets
• New homewares essentials such as utensils, sheet sets, pillows

Find out more here >

Donation drop off point

The donation drive drop off point is located on level 2, near Country Road, simply drop your items through the box for the relevant charity or if you are dropping off oversized items please drop to the Concierge desk on level 2, near OPSM.

Location: Level 2, near Country Road
Oversized items: If your items do not fit, drop your donations to the Concierge Desk on level 2, near OPSM.