34 Bedford Street, Aberdeen
Phone: 6544 7172
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 and conveyancing
Platinum Sponsor
The Mutual Bank
Platinum Sponsor
Lake Group Strata
Platinum Sponsor
Australian Construction Group
Gold Sponsor
Newcastle Car & Truck Rentals
Gold Sponsor
Berea Park Financial
Silver Sponsor
Safe n Sound
- Self Storage
Silver Sponsor
My Fruito.com
Bronze 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...
Contact 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.
How can you help?
- New toys and gifts
- Gift vouchers
- Financial support
Drop off locations
Aberdeen Preschool
Australian Construction Group
Address: 14 Billbrooke Close Cameron Park NSW 2285
Phone: (02) 8377 8563
Balloon Worx Cessnock
Address: 92 Vincent St
Cessnock NSW 2325
Phone: (02) 4991 3045
Club Maitland City
14 Arthur Street, Rutherford, NSW 2320
(02) 4939 1200
CSBM Real Estate
Address: Shop 8 Thornton Shopping Centre, Thornton NSW 2322
Phone: (02) 4964 1862
Darrell Lea Chocolates
Address: 415 High Street Maitland NSW 2320
Phone: 0422 134 513
Drift Bikes
Address: 1/58 Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289
Phone: (02) 4924 2600
Early Links - Ashtonfield
Address: 19 Galway Bay Drive, Ashtonfield, NSW 2323
Phone: (02) 4934 3773
Early Links - Kurri Kurri
Address: 110 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327
Phone: (02) 4934 3773
Early Links - Maitland
Address: 44 Bulwer Street, Maitland, NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4934 3773
Early Links - Muswellbrook
Address: 77-85 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook, NSW 2333
Phone: (02) 4934 3773
East Maitland Library
3 Garnett Road, East Maitland
Elay High Tea
102c McMullens Road, East Branxton
Phone: 0421 194 425
Enspire Hair Art
Address: 30 Ellerslie Road, Adamstown NSW 2289
Phone: (02) 4943 4981
Flourish Australia
9 Bourke Street, Maitland
Hair by Natalie
1/6 East Mall Rutherford, Rutherford, NSW, Australia, New South Wales
(02) 4932 6622
Hoff’s Quality Meats
Address: Shop 17, 1 North Street Mall, Rutherford NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4932 1005
Hudsons Mitre 10 Trade Centre
Address: 51/65 Aberglasslyn Road, Rutherford NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4936 8666
Hunter Legal & Conveyancing
Address: Suite 2, level 1, 12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320
Phone: 1300 224 828
Hunter Performance Physiotherapy
66 King Street, East Maitland & 3/7 Johnson Close, Raymond Terrace
Jane Goddard – Splash of colour Hair Studio
Address: 104c Pacific Highway, Swansea, NSW 2281
Phone: (02) 4972 0555
Jenny Aitchison (State Member for Maitland)
Address: 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4933 1617
Kate Washington (State Member for Port Stephens)
Address: 26 William Street, Raymond Terrace, NSW 2324
Kurri Physiotherapy
Address: Se 2, 114 Barton St, Kurri Kurri, NSW 2327
Phone: (02) 4937 4964
Lake Group Strata
34 Smith Street, Charlestown
Lovey’s IGA Dungog
Address: 229 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW, 2420
Phone: (02) 4992 1988
Maitland City Council Administration Building
263 High Street, Maitland
Maitland City Library
480 High St, Maitland
Maitland Family Support
Wonnarua/Wanarua
11-13 Lawson Avenue
Woodberry NSW 2322
Monday – Thursday (9am-3pm)
(Opposite Francis Greenway High School)
Email: info@mfss.com.au
Tel: (02) 4914 0444
Maitland Riverside Plaza
405 High St, Maitland NSW 2320
(02) 4934-3628
Morpeth Post Office
Address: Shop 4/165 Swan Street, Morpeth, NSW 2321
Phone: (02) 4933 6242
Muswellbrook Council Reception
60 to 82 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook
Newcastle Locksmiths & Security
Address: Unit 3/1 Stephen Street, Georgetown NSW 2298
Phone: (02) 4963 7666
Paterson Tavern
Address: 25 Prince Street, Paterson NSW 2421
Phone: 0437 511 070
Rutherford Library
13 Arthur Street, Rutherford
Rutherford Medical Centre
Address: 26 East Mall Rutherford NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4932 7327
Singleton Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 21 Mary Street, Singleton NSW 2330
Phone: (02) 6571 2499
The Belmore Store
Address: Shop 1/46-50 Belmore Road, Lorn, NSW 2320
Phone: 0433100703
The Lorn Kitchen
Address: Shop 6/25 Belmore Rd, Lorn NSW 2320
Phone: (02) 4934 3483
The Mutual Dungog
188 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW 2420
Phone: 02 4999 2800
The Mutual East Maitland
110 George Street, East Maitland NSW 2323
Phone: 02 4934 5100
The Mutual Edgeworth
Shop 13 Edgeworth Town Square, 720 Main Road, Edgeworth NSW 2285
Phone: 02 4954 5555
The Mutual Maitland
417 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320
Phone: 02 4934 0180
The Mutual Mayfield
230-236 Maitland Road, Mayfield NSW 2304
Phone: 02 4967 4396
The Mutual Raymond Terrace
24 William Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
Phone: 02 4987 6199
The Mutual Rutherford
Shop 1 Rutherford Marketplace, 1 Hillview Street, Rutherford NSW 2320
Phone: 02 4932 1000
Thornton Library
Taylor Avenue, Thornton
TJC Accounting
Address: Shop 2 20/22a Sturgeon Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
Phone: (02) 4980 3000
Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre
Located at Tomaree Library and Community Centre,
Suite 2/ 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
OPEN: 10am – 3pm Mon-Fri
Phone: (02) 49846220
Toyworld Maitland
404 High Street
Maitland NSW 2320
Australia
02 4934 8870
Woolworths Aberglasslyn
8 McKeachies Drive, Aberglasslyn
Workpac
2/3, 77 John Street, Singleton
