Give a child a stronger start this school year
with a Barnardos Champion Gift
When you give a Barnardos Champion Gift, you’re not just brightening someone’s day, you are helping a child start the school year ready to learn, supported, and set up to thrive.
School-ready gifts to help children thrive
A Pair of Shoes for
School
Help a child take confident
steps into the classroom with
a sturdy, comfortable pair of school shoes.
School Uniform Basics
Boost confidence with
essential school clothing, shirts, pants or skirts, a jumper, and socks, so a child feels
comfortable and proud.
School Confidence
Full Kit
Set a child up for success with essential school supplies, a backpack, uniform, shoes, and learning materials, so they can walk into class feeling confident, prepared, ready to learn and thrive.
How it works
Choose your gift
Select the gift you would like to donate on behalf of your friend or loved one. Choose from e-card or physical card. Physical cards include a bonus fridge magnet.
Personalise it
Write a message to your loved one via e-card or receive a blank card to personalise with your handwritten note.
Transform lives
Send your e-card or physical card to your loved one and help provide vital support and services to a vulnerable child in Barnardos care.
Shop all gifts
A Pair of Shoes for School
Help a child take confident
steps into the classroom with
a sturdy, comfortable pair of school shoes.
School Uniform Basics
Boost confidence with
essential school clothing, shirts, pants or skirts, a jumper, and socks, so a child feels
comfortable and proud.
School Confidence Full Kit
Set a child up for success with essential school supplies, a backpack, uniform, shoes, and learning materials, so they can walk into class feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn and thrive.
Weekly Breakfast Pack
Fuel learning by giving a child a nourishing meal at our Breakfast Club every morning for a week,
so they can start the day focused, energised, and ready to thrive.
One Swimming Lesson
Build skills and confidence by giving a child a swimming
lesson, teaching vital water
safety and the joy of learning something new.
Catch-up Classes
Boost learning and confidence
by giving a child personalised tutoring to help them catch up
at school and reach their full potential.
Bedtime snuggle
pack
Help a child feel safe
in a new home with their
own blanket, pyjamas, and
teddy to cuddle.
Family Food Pack
for a Week
Nourish a family with fresh, healthy food for a full week, easing the burden of food insecurity and supporting children’s wellbeing.
A night of emergency accommodation
Help get a child to safety
and start them on the path
to a brighter future.
Smiles and Toys
for One Child
A careful selected bundle of toys that brings joy and excitement to a child when it’s needed most.
One Specialist Medical Visit
Provide vital care by covering a specialist appointment for a child with ongoing health needs, ensuring they get the expert support they need.
Dignity Essentials Pack
Bring care and comfort with a hygiene pack of essentials, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, and sanitary items, helping a mother and her children feel supported and dignified.
Occupational or Speech Therapy
Build vital skills with specialised therapy that helps a child overcome developmental delays and grow in independence and confidence.
New Beginnings Kit
Give a fresh start to a family escaping domestic violence with essentials like clothes, toys, books, and toiletries to help them rebuild.
Art Therapy
Support healing with an art therapy session that helps a child express emotion, process trauma, and build resilience.
New Mum Kit
Support a new mum with all the essentials she needs to give her baby a healthy, happy start in life.
Complete Care Kit for a Year
Support a child for a full year with clothes, books, and toys to call their own providing 12 months of care, comfort, and encouragement to help them grow with confidence and joy.
Positive Parenting Course
Strengthen families by providing parents with tools and strategies to create a safe, healthy, and loving home for their children.
With the Physical Card you get a Bonus Magnet
Each gift represents a donation to Barnardos on behalf of a friend or loved one.
Barnardos can provide comprehensive, tailored support to vulnerable Aussie kids.
Children get the physical, emotional, and educational support they need to recover and reach their brightest future.
Need some help?
Hi I'm Bizzi and I’m here to help you. If you have any questions or are unsure how any of these products work please send me a quick email at support@barnardos.org.au
