❤️ Cory donated $20.00 ❤️❤️ KERRI donated $50.00 ❤️❤️ Jodie donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ Nikki donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ Gail donated $100.00 ❤️❤️ Lynette donated $50.00 ❤️❤️ Rebecca donated $50.00 ❤️❤️ Danielle donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ WorkSafe donated $285.00 ❤️❤️ Debbie donated $200.00 ❤️❤️ Kirsten donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ Matthew donated $100.00 ❤️❤️ Jacquie donated $100.00 ❤️❤️ Cory donated $20.00 ❤️❤️ KERRI donated $50.00 ❤️❤️ Jodie donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ Nikki donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ Gail donated $100.00 ❤️❤️ Lynette donated $50.00 ❤️❤️ Rebecca donated $50.00 ❤️❤️ Danielle donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ WorkSafe donated $285.00 ❤️❤️ Debbie donated $200.00 ❤️❤️ Kirsten donated $25.00 ❤️❤️ Matthew donated $100.00 ❤️❤️ Jacquie donated $100.00 ❤️
$1,597 of $100,000 raised

The Geelong community has always shown incredible kindness and generosity, especially during the holiday season. The Geelong Giving Tree Appeal, now in its 23rd year, continues to provide much-needed support to local children, families, and individuals facing hardships during Christmas.

Originally launched as a toy appeal in 2000, the initiative has since evolved into a fundraising effort, with contributions transformed into e-gift cards that empower families to purchase gifts that are meaningful to them. In 2024, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens, we’re seeing more families than ever before seeking assistance—many for the first time.

In partnership with The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre, Meli is committed to easing some of these burdens through the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. Every dollar raised will be converted into e-gift cards and distributed to those in need, allowing them to experience the joy of Christmas with dignity and choice.

You could buy a little gift for a child to open up on Christmas Day

Christmas stocking

You could buy a Christmas stocking and fill it with small toys for a child to open up on Christmas Day

Christmas lunch

Your kindness will help a family of four buy groceries to enjoy a Christmas lunch or dinner

Raised more than $512,000 across the past five years.

We converted these donated funds to provide more than 7,900 children and families across Greater Geelong with a little bit of joy at Christmas time.

We’d also like to say a special thanks to our digital partner Pixeld, our printing partner Goodway and Xtreme Technology for helping us to connect with our community this year.