JOIN THE CHSTISTMAS EXPRESS
Help us deliver Christmas hope to local families.
This year, Gift of Christmas is taking on a new journey. The Christmas Express is bringing together local organisations, businesses, schools, churches and community groups to help deliver food, gifts and hope to families doing it tough across Mandurah and the Bindjareb region.
Every donation becomes part of the journey, from the moment it is collected at a Station of Hope to the moment it reaches a family at Christmas.
Driven by community
The 2026 Gift of Christmas campaign is driven by Bridge Builders and WestAus Crisis & Welfare Services, working together with the below organisations to create a brighter Christmas for local families.
FILL THE CARRIAGES
What We're
Collecting.
Choose the carriage you want to help fill, or support both.
GET ON BOARD
Become a Station of
Hope
Turn your workplace, school, church or community group into an official stop on the Christmas Express.
As a Station of Hope, you'll receive:
★ Official Christmas Express Station sign
★ Collection box and poster pack
★ Window sticker
★ Social media toolkit
★ Recognition across our channels
★ The knowledge you’re making a real difference
THE JOURNEY
Five simple steps. One shared destination, a brighter Christmas for local families
1
Sign Up
Register as an official Station.
2
Collect
Place your collection box somewhere visable.
3
Gather
Encourage your team and community to get involved
4
Deliver
Get donations to Bridge Builders by 7th December.
5
Change Lives
Help local families experience the meaning of Christmas.
OUR COMMUNITY IS GETTING ON BOARD. ADD YOUR STOP TO THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS.
FIND A STATION OF HOPE.
Stations of Hope are local schools, business, churches and community organisations opening their doors as official collection points for the 2026 Gift of Christmas.
Simply drop off new unwrapped toys and gifts for local children, or food items for our Christmas hampers, and your donation will join the Christmas Express on its journey to a local family who could use a little extra support this Christmas.
Riverside Primary School
Luke Herdegen MLA
Lakelands Community Church
Ocean Road Primary School
Rhys Williams MLA
Mandurah Baptist Church
The OCD Co Mandurah
FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
Need a Little Help This Christmas?
In times of need, remember you're not alone. Our team is here, ready to extend a helping hand. Whether it's a festive meal or a small gesture to brighten your day, we're committed to supporting you and your loved ones.
Registrations for our 2026 Gift of Christmas will open on the 5th October 2026. Our Gift of Christmas Community event will be held on Saturday 19th December 2026. Please follow us on our social pages or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date.
Deadline for Registrations is the 9th December 2026. Any requests following this deadline will be added to our Waiting List and contacted on the 19th December 2026 if we are able to assist.