Help us to brighten
a child’s world
Help us create memories for families affected by
hardship. Make a difference by contributing
to the 2024 Susan Roskell Toy & Gift Drive.
Support
With so many children to help, making a donation in lieu of a gift can help purchase additional gifts for age categories that are often overlooked.
Play
Recognising the remarkable power of play, we aim to create as many happy faces and smiles as possible, by providing toys to these children, who would most often go without.
Sponsor
All of our event partners receive the highest recognition for their support. We have packages to suit all businesses and budgets.
Welcome to the Susan Roskell Memorial Toy & Gift Drive 2024
Being a child in disadvantaged circumstances can have detrimental effects on their mental health and wellbeing which hinders them from making the most out of life.
Sometimes a simple gesture of kindness through gifts and toys can be enough to help them cope through their challenges while providing ease to their families and carers knowing that these children can still enjoy beautiful moments in life.
about mum...
Growing up as a child we saw mum work two and three jobs to make ends meet for my brother and me. It was a hard life that meant that I as a child of 12 looking after my little brother at night whilst mum worked. We were always safe, but I was not afforded a childhood like other kids.
We saw things happen to mum that no child should see happen. Mum however always powered on. As we grew older and had our own children mum was always around to help and forever making sure our kids had everything (not that they needed it) as we had turned out okay and were capable of supporting our kids.
As a person mum was always so generous for any good cause that would arrive, helping so many others, even to the point of her own detriment. Thousands and thousands of dollars was spent on causes every year.
In 2020, mum was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and being the fighter, she was battled on bravely until her passing on the 28th October 2021. At the completion of the 2021 Toy and Gift Drive the name of the Toy Drive was changed to the Susan Roskell Toy and Gift Drive and will stay this way to continue to help those kids and their families in need every year.
about mum...
Lorn Park
Event Sponsor
Bowls Sports & Recreation Club
The Cricketers
Arms Hotel
Event Sponsor
An iconic Newcastle venue
CSBM Real Estate
Platinum Sponsor
Grace's Hair Artistry
Gold Sponsor
Newcastle Locksmiths and Security
Gold Sponsor
PTBL Services
Gold Sponsor
HIC Services
Silver Sponsor
Hunter Legal & Conveyancing
Silver Sponsor
River Realty
Silver Sponsor
Jason Robbs Plastering Services
Bronze Sponsor
Benvenue Angus
Bronze Sponsor
Maitland Hire a Hubby
Bronze Sponsor
Lynne Robertson - Loan Market
Bronze Sponsor
Boydells
Bronze Sponsor
Marcus Kroek - Business Coach
Bronze Sponsor
BNI Premium
Bronze Sponsor
Hunter Legal & Conveyancing
Platinum Sponsor
The Mutual Bank
Platinum Sponsor
Lake Group Strata
Platinum Sponsor
Carter Heavy Haulage & Transport
Platinum Sponsor
Newcastle Car & Truck Rentals
Gold Sponsor
kurl web
Gold Sponsor
Safe n Sound
- Self Storage
Gold Sponsor
Capita Wealth Advice
Silver Sponsor
My Fruito
Bronze Sponsor
AAA Aerials & Security
Gold Sponsor
Alexicam
Gold Sponsor
BJ Carpentry & Bathrooms
Gold Sponsor
Red Insight
Gold Sponsor
Industrial Gaskets and Sealants
Gold Sponsor
Insurance for Living
Gold Sponsor
Adam Prowse Personal Training
Gold Sponsor
Best Practice Industries
Silver Sponsor
Ambrose Tennis Academy
Bronze Sponsor
Bigfoot Liquid
Silver Sponsor
Iconic Signage
Gold Sponsor
Active Inclusive
Gold Sponsor
Bluemates Health & Disability Solutions
Gold Sponsor
Good Shepherd Support Services
Gold Sponsor
Cattell Property Group
Gold Sponsor
Your Own English & Maths Tutor
Bronze Sponsor
Hunter Wide Security
Silver Sponsor
Your Gift
Will Make A Difference!
Support from yourself, or on behalf of someone else, helps us make a difference to those who need it most!
about us...
2024 marks the 9th year of the Toy Drive!
In 2016, a request from the local Reading Cinema to support struggling families during the festive season saw the Sheldon family, Todd, Penny and Lachlan; donating wrapped gifts to a wishing Tree and from this the idea of an annual Toy Drive was born.
With each year since the first toy drive in 2016, the donations have steadily increased with thousands of Toys and Gifts being donated.
The donated toys and gifts are provided to local charities and organisations, including the Farmers Run in 2019 and most recently, Got Your Back Sista in 2020.
Our main focus has always been families affected by Domestic Violence and this will always be very important.
This year, 2024, we will be broadening our support to include families affected by Mental Health and to provide support to families that have stepped up to take care of children in the event that mum and or dad are unable. We will also be looking at widening our areas of support.
It is heartening to see that with every year, the support from the community and small businesses has grown which enables us to support the ever-increasing number of families that are seeking support and assistance.
We also have families who take it upon themselves to organise their own drives to support the Annual Toy and Gift Drive.
Once again, so many local businesses, community and sporting clubs have volunteered to be drop off points for people wishing to donate new, unwrapped toys and gifts.
about us...
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Charity Partners & Community Groups We Support
Got Your Back Sista
Empowering women and children to thrive after escaping domestic violence
Dungog Shire Community Centre
We aim to create and strengthen social links through shared cultural and recreational pursuits with a focus on activities, consultation, education, food, culture, employment, engagement and community events.
Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services
is an incorporated not for profit organisation providing community services in the Port Stephens LGA.
PSFaNS advocates for services, projects and resources to inform, support and empower the individuals or groups that are being disadvantaged.
Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Established in 1986, we are a small team of people working together to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families and children. We support families and individuals doing it tough by offering food, blankets and additional support through referrals to support organisations.
Tomaree
Neighbourhood Centre
Is a not for profit organisation that identifies local community needs, provides relevant information, referral and other services to empower and improve the quality of life for community members and groups.
Rivergum Grandparents as Parents Support Group
Our Mission is to provide quality assistance, help and guidance, to all Grandparent and Kinship Carers, also the Children in their care
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc. (UHCS) is a community based incorporated organisation primarily located in Muswellbrook to service to Upper Hunter region of NSW. UHCS was formed by the amalgamation of Upper Hunter Community Management Inc., Upper Hunter Community Training Inc. and Upper Hunter Family Support Service.
Carrie's Place
Support the provision of services and support women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, and / or homelessness across the Lower and Upper Hunter regions.
Jenny’s Place
Jenny’s Place provides direct relief and support to women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness
Maitland Family Support
Maitland Family Support Inc is an early intervention not-for-profit community organisation that has supported families in the Maitland LGA and the suburbs of Beresfield and Tarro since 1982.
The Backpack Venture
To make sure each child arrives at school on Day 1 feeling Confident & Excited to start learning.
Early Links
We empower people with additional needs by supporting inclusion.
Maitland Region Community Support
Maitland Region Community Support is a vital hub for our local community, offering a wide range of services to support and empower people.
Dads In Distress
Free help for separated dads. 100% no catch. We are dads, helping dads.
Keeping dads alive and in their kids lives since 1999.
Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated (SNCI) is an incorporated not for profit organisation providing community services in the Singleton LGA. We offer support, information and referral services that include emergency relief, financial assistance, advocacy and No Interest Loans.
We are also offering specialised COVID-19 Emergency Relief and bill assistance.
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre Inc
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre is a not-for-profit organisation located in Belmont North NSW, providing a range of services and programs for the community.
Kids Out West
Kids Out West provides the child or young person with a small, high calibre care team who facilitate behavioural change through daily interactions consistent with the child or young person’s case plan goals. Based in Paterson NSW, and cover a large area across the Central and Far West, Riverina, Newcastle/Hunter, Central Coast, New England, Sydney and the Mid North Coast regions.
Challenge Community Services
Challenge Community Services has provided innovative and people-focused services to the community for over 65 years. Our offering to regional and metropolitan communities includes Disability Services, Foster Care, Allied Health and Business Services.
Warlga Nurra Women & Children's Refuge
Warlga Ngurra Women and Children’s Refuge is a Specialist Homelessness Service offering emergency accommodation and support for women in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Individuals facing homelessness or at imminent risk of it, regardless of the cause, are given priority by Warlga Ngurra.
Southlakes Incorporated
Helping over 1.5 million people over the last 10 years. Services to the community including walk in food banks in Lake Munmorah and Cooranbong. We also home delivery every Wednesday from Fennells Bay to Wyong and out to Gwandalan.
How can you help?
- New toys and gifts
- Gift vouchers
- Financial support