How Your Generosity Changed Lives This Holiday Season
As last year’s festive season came to an end, something truly magical happened and it was all thanks to you. Together, the EF Community and TLC for Kids supporters created moments that families in need will treasure forever.
Because of your incredible kindness, over 500 toys and gifts were donated, bringing joy to sick children who needed a little extra magic during Christmas. From sports balls and soft toys to Lego sets, jewellery, and more, every gift was chosen with care and love. Each one made its way into the hands of a child, sparking smiles and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Santa’s Magical Journey
One of the most heartwarming highlights came when Santa himself joined the fun, making early visits to 15 families across Melbourne who are supported by TLC for Kids Rapid TLC Service. Riding in the TLC Ambulance, Santa travelled over 250 kilometres in just two days, delivering gifts and joy to more than 52 children and their families.
There was pure magic in every moment. One little boy was so thrilled he tried to climb into his hamper of gifts! These small but powerful acts of kindness showed just how much these donations mean to the families who receive them.
The Gifts That Keep Giving
And the magic doesn’t stop there. The remaining toys will continue to bring smiles throughout the year as new requests come in, ensuring that your generosity reaches even more children and families in need.
To every member of the EF Community, every donor, sponsor, and supporter: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity turned what could have been a difficult holiday season into a time of joy and hope for so many families.
Keep the Spirit Alive All Year Long
If you’d like to keep spreading this kind of magic all year round, we invite you to join TLC for Kids’ Friends of TLC Membership.
For just $1 a week, you can help bring relief and happiness to children whenever they need it most.
Join today and continue making a difference. Together, we’re making lives brighter, one smile at a time.
TLC for Kids and Essendon Fields Unite for the Christmas Toy Drive
This festive season, Essendon Fields is proud to team up with TLC for Kids to help spread joy and support sick children and their families through their annual Christmas Toy Drive.
While Christmas is a time for joy, connection, and celebration, for families with children in hospitals, it’s often a challenging period filled with worry and financial strain. Instead of sharing festive traditions, these families face the demanding reality of caring for a seriously ill child.
TLC for Kids is always there to help. Their mission goes beyond simply providing toys— they aim to give families a sense of relief, creating moments of joy that offer them a brief escape from their every day worries.
How YOU Can Make a Difference:
Join us this year to help brighten a child’s day by contributing to the Christmas Toy Drive. A new toy donation is a simple way to spread joy and make a lasting impact on a family in need.
Drop-off Location and Dates:
- TLC for Kids Head Office, GO3, 7 English Street, Essendon Fields.
- Monday 2nd December to Friday 20th December
- Monday – Friday: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
- If you wish to drop off gifts before or after this date, please email the TLC for Kids’ Team – info@tlcforkids.org.au
It just wouldn’t feel like Christmas without a “Wish List”! Below is a selection of toys and fun items to help TLC for Kids spread joy by gifting these to children of all ages with various interests.
TOY WISH LIST
| Sensory Toys (Fidget, Spinners, Slime, Play Dough, etc) | Sports Balls (Soccer, Football, Basketball, Tennis) |
| Musical Toys (Sound Books, Rattles, Mini Instruments, etc) | Phone Cases (iPhone 12-15, Samsung, etc) |
| Led Stripe Lights or Led Small Signage Lights | Colouring Books for ALL AGES (Varying Difficulty Levels) |
| Headphones/Earphones (Generic brands) | Legos (1+ to Adult) |
| Board Games (Uno, Jenga, Hungry Hippo, Puzzels, etc) | Jewellery for Teenagers (Lovisa, Cosmetic Jewellery) |
| Plush Teddies (Medium Sized) | Car/Motorbikes Toys (Hot Wheels, Race Tracks, etc) |
| Kid friendly Arts & Crafts (Paints, Brushes, DIYs) | Kid Themed Merchandised (Bluey, Harry Potter, Disney, etc) |
Be a Friend of TLC for Kids
Another way to give back is by joining the Friends of TLC for Kids membership drive!
This year, TLC for Kids invites Essendon Fields tenants and the community to become part of the inaugural Friends of TLC for Kids, supporting our mission to bring smiles to the faces of sick children year-round. With just $1 a week, you’ll be part of an incredible group helping thousands of kids and families every year.
As part of this initiative, Essendon Fields community members will be among the first to join Friends of TLC for Kids, where every donation directly benefits families in need, providing vital support, care, and uplifting moments of distraction.
“Receiving gifts from TLC for Kids was the first time our family smiled in weeks,” shares Julie, a TLC parent.
Join us in spreading joy and relief this Christmas and beyond. Every gift, every contribution, and every moment of kindness counts. Drop off your new toys for sick children and become a part of Friends of TLC for Kids.
Together, we can make a difference where it’s needed most. After all, that’s what friends are for.
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