About this cause

Help Us Spread Hope This Christmas — Prisoners Aid ACT Hamper Appeal 2025Since 1963, Prisoners Aid ACT has walked alongside detainees, former detainees, and their families with one simple belief: every person deserves dignity, compassion, and the chance to reconnect and rebuild.
We remain the only organisation in the ACT solely dedicated to supporting those impacted by the justice system — and we are proud to continue this vital work.

Why Our Hamper Appeal Matters
Christmas is often a joyful time, but for many of the people we support, it’s one of the hardest.
Families are separated. Parents worry about their children. Individuals leaving custody often face the season with little more than the clothes on their backs.
A small gesture of care can ease loneliness, relieve pressure, and remind someone they haven’t been forgotten.

That’s why every December, our community comes together to deliver Christmas hampers filled with essentials, small gifts, and a message of hope to people across the ACT whose lives are touched by incarceration.

Our 2025 Goal
With your support, we have delivered:

  • 187 hampers in 2023
  • 156 hampers in 2024

In 2025, we’re aiming higher than ever — 500 hampers, reaching individuals, parents, children, and even pets who provide comfort and connection.

We hope to pack:

  • 200 Family Hampers
  • 100 Women’s Hampers
  • 100 Men’s Hampers
  • 100 Children’s Hampers
  • 50 Pet Hampers

What’s Inside and Why it Matters
Each hamper contains a mix of:

  • Shelf-stable food
  • Hygiene essentials
  • Toys, books, and small gifts
  • Pet food and comfort items
  • A handwritten message from someone who simply cares

These items may seem small, but their impact is profound:

  • For a child, it’s knowing Christmas hasn’t passed them by.
  • For a parent inside, it’s the comfort of knowing their family is supported.
  • For someone rebuilding life after release, it’s a reminder that community still exists for them.

How You Can Help
To reach our $10,000 goal by Friday 5 December 2025, we’re asking our community to stand with us and give what they can.

Every contribution directly supports:

  • Food and hygiene products
  • Gifts for children
  • Baby and period products
  • Pet supplies
  • Packing materials and delivery across Canberra

Whether you donate $10, $50, or $200, every dollar makes a difference in someone’s Christmas.

Stand With Us
We’re proud of the families, individuals, and children we support — and proud to stand beside them.
If you believe in fairness, connection, and second chances, we invite you to stand with us this Christmas.

Donate today and help bring hope, dignity, and kindness to someone impacted by incarceration.

With gratitude,
The Team at Prisoners Aid ACT

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Contact details

PO Box 112
CANBERRA ACT, 2601
0262574866

Are donations tax deductible?

Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.

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About this cause

Help Us Spread Hope This Christmas — Prisoners Aid ACT Hamper Appeal 2025Since 1963, Prisoners Aid ACT has walked alongside detainees, former detainees, and their families with one simple belief: every person deserves dignity, compassion, and the chance to reconnect and rebuild.
We remain the only organisation in the ACT solely dedicated to supporting those impacted by the justice system — and we are proud to continue this vital work.

Why Our Hamper Appeal Matters
Christmas is often a joyful time, but for many of the people we support, it’s one of the hardest.
Families are separated. Parents worry about their children. Individuals leaving custody often face the season with little more than the clothes on their backs.
A small gesture of care can ease loneliness, relieve pressure, and remind someone they haven’t been forgotten.

That’s why every December, our community comes together to deliver Christmas hampers filled with essentials, small gifts, and a message of hope to people across the ACT whose lives are touched by incarceration.

Our 2025 Goal
With your support, we have delivered:

  • 187 hampers in 2023
  • 156 hampers in 2024

In 2025, we’re aiming higher than ever — 500 hampers, reaching individuals, parents, children, and even pets who provide comfort and connection.

We hope to pack:

  • 200 Family Hampers
  • 100 Women’s Hampers
  • 100 Men’s Hampers
  • 100 Children’s Hampers
  • 50 Pet Hampers

What’s Inside and Why it Matters
Each hamper contains a mix of:

  • Shelf-stable food
  • Hygiene essentials
  • Toys, books, and small gifts
  • Pet food and comfort items
  • A handwritten message from someone who simply cares

These items may seem small, but their impact is profound:

  • For a child, it’s knowing Christmas hasn’t passed them by.
  • For a parent inside, it’s the comfort of knowing their family is supported.
  • For someone rebuilding life after release, it’s a reminder that community still exists for them.

How You Can Help
To reach our $10,000 goal by Friday 5 December 2025, we’re asking our community to stand with us and give what they can.

Every contribution directly supports:

  • Food and hygiene products
  • Gifts for children
  • Baby and period products
  • Pet supplies
  • Packing materials and delivery across Canberra

Whether you donate $10, $50, or $200, every dollar makes a difference in someone’s Christmas.

Stand With Us
We’re proud of the families, individuals, and children we support — and proud to stand beside them.
If you believe in fairness, connection, and second chances, we invite you to stand with us this Christmas.

Donate today and help bring hope, dignity, and kindness to someone impacted by incarceration.

With gratitude,
The Team at Prisoners Aid ACT

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Contact details

PO Box 112
CANBERRA ACT, 2601
0262574866

Are donations tax deductible?

Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

Yes, as soon as your donation is processed.