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Ballarat Winter Appeal

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Support Your Community This Winter

Every winter, too many individuals and families across Ballarat face the cold without enough food, warm clothing or shelter.

Your donation to the Ballarat Winter Appeal will make an immediate difference by helping local charities provide urgent assistance to people experiencing hardship in our community.

Where Your Donation Goes

When you donate to the Ballarat Winter Appeal, you are supporting trusted Ballarat organisations that work directly with individuals and families in need.

Funds raised are distributed to:

  • The Salvation Army
  • Uniting Ballarat
  • St Vincent de Paul Ballarat
  • Anglicare Ballarat

These organisations provide emergency relief including food, blankets, clothing and support services to help people get back on their feet.

How to Donate

Online

Simply click on the panel above - all donations over $2 to the Ballarat Winter Appeal are fully tax deductible and a receipt will be issued automatically.

$5 will fund a warm meal

$50 will buy a warm blanket from Creswick Woollen Mills

Bank Transfer:

If donating by bank transfer, please send an email to inform us so we can send you a tax receipt.

Account Name: Ballarat Foundation United Way Inc

Bank: Westpac

BSB: 033-605

Account Number: 360800

Donate Goods

You can also donate blankets, winter coats and non perishable food items to support the Appeal.

Goods can be dropped off at:

Anglicare Victoria

14 Victoria Street, Bakery Hill

Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm

Please ensure all donated goods are clean and food is in date.

Businesses Can Help Too

Local businesses are invited to get involved by fundraising or acting as drop off points for goods. If your business would like to support the Appeal, please get in touch:

Lucy Ibrahim

Donor Engagement and Development Lead

lucy.ibrahim@ballaratfoundation.org.au

A Legacy of Local Giving

Since 1980, the Ballarat community has stood strong together through the 3BA Winter Appeal. Over the years millions of dollars have been raised to support those who need it most.

Today the Ballarat Foundation continues this vital work, partnering with donors, businesses and volunteers to create lasting change across our region.


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