General News
5 December, 2025
Show you care this Christmas
GATEWAY Plaza shoppers are once again showing their generosity, with donations of Christmas gifts growing on a daily basis.
The plaza is currently welcoming donations for the Mackillop Family Service’s annual Christmas appeal – helping to make Christmas that little brighter for children in foster care.
“Gifts will be accepted right up until next Friday, December 12 so hopefully this pile will continue to grow in the coming days,” the plaza’s Sarah Porter said.
“Every year I am amazed and inspired by the generosity of our community.
“Last year just over 350 presents were distributed to foster families across Warrnambool and we’re hoping even more will be distributed this year.”
Anyone wishing to donate a gift can simply visit the Christmas tree at Gateway, chose a tag from the tree and place it on a new gift.
These gifts can then be left at centre management, ready for collection by the team from Mackillop Family Services.
“This is one way we can all show our support for foster families and children in care, and bring some festive cheer. We welcome donations of gifts for children from birth through to 17 year-olds.”
