LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR EASTER APPEAL
This Easter, we invite you to join us in loving our neighbours—both as a church community and as individuals. It is a chance to connect, show kindness, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us.
Loving our neighbours isn’t just about grand gestures; it’s about consistent, practical actions that create real change. Use what you have, connect with those around you, and together we can make a difference this Easter.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN BE INVOLVED THIS YEAR
PRAY & CONNECT
Look for opportunities to be intentional about loving your neighbour in your daily life. Download the Community Impact Guide for practical ideas and prayer points to help you get started. Making a difference doesn’t have to be complicated—it starts with small, intentional steps of kindness and care.
BRING DONATIONS
Each campus is partnering with local organisations to support and collect items that help meet a specific need. You can help by finding out below what your campus is collecting and bring new and unused donations to the foyers on Sunday, 13 April, or at any time over the Easter weekend.
CAMPUS DONATIONS
When purchasing donated items, we encourage you to think of individual recipients. For example, $25 gift vouchers are a great choice—larger amounts can be difficult to distribute, while smaller amounts help provide more consistent support to more people.
Important Donation Guidelines
To help us offer the best support to both the organisations and recipients, please keep in mind:
Thank you for your generosity!
Click the button below to find out your local campus information.SYDNEY HILLS
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Rosie’s Place, Mt Druitt Family Violence Services and Lisa Harnum Foundation
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
Washing Powder
SYDNEY GREATER WEST
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Penrith Community Kitchen
Items to donate:
Rice
Pasta
SYDNEY MACQUARIE
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: The Northern Centre
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
Winter Scarves
SYDNEY CENTRAL WEST
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Salvation Army Community Fairfield
Items to donate:
Basmati Rice
SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Walk a While
Items to donate:
New & unused winter clothing
NEWCASTLE
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Reach Newcastle
Items to donate:
Up&Go
Muesli Bars
Juice Poppers
Sweet Treats (snack pack size)
SYDNEY CITY WATERLOO & ALEXANDRIA
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Barnardos Australia, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Unit, Villawood Detention Centre and Mission Australia
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
Washing powder
Bleach-free detergents & cleaning supplies
Toiletry Items
SYDNEY BONDI
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Randwick St Vincent de Paul & Wayside Chapel
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
SYDNEY INNER WEST
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with:STARTTS Refugee Support Services
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
SYDNEY NORTH SHORE
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Salvation Army Chatswood
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
Winter Jackets
Jumpers
Track Pants
Socks
SYDNEY SOUTH WEST
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Shining Stars Foundation, Neami National Mental Health Services, ADRA Australia
Items to donate:
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Cup of Noodles
Boxes of Porridge Sachets
WOLLONGONG
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Fresh Start & Corrimal High School
Items to donate:
Tuna & Cracker packs
Muesli Bars
Fruit Cups
Juice Poppers
Body Wash
Soap
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Sanitary Products
BRISBANE CENTRAL
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Open Haven & Micah Projects
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
$25 ‘Fuel Only’ Gift Vouchers
BRISBANE CITY
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Micah Projects
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
Local need: Food Insecurity
Partnering with: Redbank Plains and other local schools
Items to donate:
Juice Poppers
Muesli Bars
Snack Pack Chips/Popcorn
Snack Pack Tiny Teddies
GOLD COAST
Local need: Youth
Partnering with: Gold Coast Youth Services
Items to donate:
$25 ‘Essentials Only’ Gift Vouchers
Cups of Noodles
Longlife Milk
Cereal
Museli Bars
Snack Packs items (shapes, biscuits, chips, popcorn)
Tuna & Cracker packs
SUNSHINE COAST NORTH
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: The Salvation Army
Items to donate:
Cups of Noodles
Longlife Milk
Cereal
Museli Bars
Snack Packs items (shapes, biscuits, chips, popcorn)
Tuna & Cracker packs
SUNSHINE COAST SOUTH
Local need: Youth Homelessness
Partnering with: Homeless Outreach Sunshine Coast
Items to donate:
Tinned/Instant meals
Cups of Noodles
Longlife Milk
Cereal
Museli Bars
Snack Packs items (shapes, biscuits, chips, popcorn)
Tuna & Cracker packs
MELBOURNE CITY
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: Salvation Army West Melbourne
Items to donate:
Blankets
Aerosol Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
MELBOURNE WEST
Local need: Youth
Partnering with: Africause
Items to donate:
Body Wash
Sanitary Items
Roll-on Deodorant
Shampoo
MELBOURNE EAST
Local need: Youth
Partnering with: Fairhills State High School
Items to donate:
Cup of Noodles
Muesli Bars
Sweet & Savoury Biscuits
Hot Chocolate Powder
MELBOURNE GREATER WEST
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Djarra
Items to donate:
Children’s Pyjamas
Women’s Pyjamas
GEELONG
Local need: Homelessness
Partnering with: The Outpost Geelong
Items to donate:
Blankets
Aerosol Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
DARWIN
Local need: Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Royal Darwin Hospital
Items to donate:
Men’s Thongs (sizes 8-10)
Women’s Crop Tops (sizes 10-16)
PERTH
Local need: Youth & Children
Partnering with: Ruah Community Services
Items to donate:
Lunchboxes
Water Bottles
Art Supplies
HOBART
Local need: Homelessness & Domestic and Family Violence
Partnering with: Mission Australia
Items to donate:
Beanies
Warm Jackets
Socks
Jars of Instant Coffee
Kid’s Gumboots (sizes 2-10)
Bus Passes
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All contributions to the Love Thy Neighbour campaign go directly towards providing practical and essential items to those in need within our local communities. Your generosity helps make a tangible difference to those who require support.
Donations of $2 or more made within Australia are tax deductible through Hillsong CityCare Australia Ltd.