Who is Empower Australia?

Empower Australia, the charitable arm of Planetshakers Church, operates with the endorsement of the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) and holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) Status. Our charity has a longstanding history of over a decade, and we take pride in our commitment to support our charity partners through our yearly Christmas Appeal. To discover more about our cause, visit www.empoweraustralia.com.au.

How does it work?

Easily "buy a gift" (or more) online!

With your generous donation, we'll take care of purchasing the gifts for you. This year, we're teaming up with a number of companies to acquire the presents. Subsequently, all these gifts will be handed over to our charity partners who will ensure they reach children in need within our community.

Who are the children receiving the gift?

We offer presents to children and teenagers between the ages of 1 and 17 who find themselves in challenging circumstances. These situations may include having one or both parents incarcerated, facing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or belonging to families that have encountered hardships.

What gift(s) will be bought with my donation?

We provide toys, sports items, or board games, but the specific gifts depend on stock availability.

Teenagers aged 13-17, often overlooked in Christmas Appeals, are especially vulnerable. In response, our charity partners have suggested providing gift cards to empower these teenagers with the choice of their Christmas gift, acknowledging the challenge of selecting presents for this age group. A part of the donations received will be used to buy gift cards for them.

Can I drop off a physical gift/gifts?

Certainly, you can drop off physical gifts at any of our Food Relief Centres (locations provided below). We kindly request that these gifts remain unwrapped when donated. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Who are the charity partners this year?

Metro Melbourne: The Salvation Army & Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree

Metro Melbourne - South East: CHIPS, Windermere

Metro Melbourne - North East/North: Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), Odyssey House, Open House

Metro Melbourne - East: Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, Wesley Mission

Greater Melbourne - Geelong: Barwon Child Youth and Families (BCYF) & Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative

I would like an Empower Giving Tree at my storefront, business, or retail location.

Thank you for your interest. Please fill out the Expression of Interest form and one of our team members will get in touch with you.