Christmas is fast approaching and, while this season should be joyous for everyone, it sadly isn’t for the thousands of Victorian children and young people who can’t live safely at home. Without support from generous people, most children living in in out-of-home care (such as foster care and kinship care) will not receive Christmas presents this year.

This Christmas, Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre is supporting Berry Street, who support hundreds of children in foster care and kinship care. For nearly 150 years, Berry Street has provided thousands of local children and young people with safe homes and support to recover from trauma.

Through Berry Street’s Gifts From The Heart catalogue, shoppers can purchase real gifts needed by children in care, such as cuddly toys, pyjamas, cute bathers, bedroom decorations and so much more. To buy a Gift From The Heart, simply visit the Gifts From The Heart webpage or check out the Berry Street Gift Tree instore:

1. Visit the Berry Street Gift Tree (near Gazman)
2. Choose a gift tag from the tree (yes, you can take it home!)
3. Scan the QR code to view the range of Christmas gifts
4. Buy a Christmas gift for a child in need