Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
Each year, the Mayor's Christmas Appeal plays a vital role in helping ensure that everyone in our region can share in the joy and generosity of the festive season.
The appeal assists community members who are experiencing hardship, and your contribution helps us provide meaningful and practical support when it is needed most.
The involvement of local businesses, organisations and general public makes a remarkable difference to so many lives.
The 2025 Christmas Appeal raised over $75,000, which provided 930 hampers and 225 gift cards to families in need.
Our region's generosity not only delivers essential help to families and individuals but also strengthens the sense of care and community spirit that our region is known for.
Your support has a ripple effect - uplifting those who are struggling, encouraging others to give, and reinforcing the connections that hold our community together.
Donate or become a sponsor today and together, we can ensure the Christmas spirit reaches every household across the Bundaberg Region.
Each year, the Mayor's Christmas Appeal plays a vital role in helping ensure that everyone in our region can share in the joy and generosity of the festive season.
The appeal assists community members who are experiencing hardship, and your contribution helps us provide meaningful and practical support when it is needed most.
The involvement of local businesses, organisations and general public makes a remarkable difference to so many lives.
The 2025 Christmas Appeal raised over $75,000, which provided 930 hampers and 225 gift cards to families in need.
Our region's generosity not only delivers essential help to families and individuals but also strengthens the sense of care and community spirit that our region is known for.
Your support has a ripple effect - uplifting those who are struggling, encouraging others to give, and reinforcing the connections that hold our community together.
Donate or become a sponsor today and together, we can ensure the Christmas spirit reaches every household across the Bundaberg Region.
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Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2025

In 2025, the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal raised funds to help make the season brighter for Bundaberg families.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, trusted charity partners turn those contributions into festive hampers and gift vouchers filled with care, kindness and Christmas spirit.
Charities partnered with the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal in 2025:
- Alive Church and Alive City Pantry
- Angels Community Group
- Childers Neighbourhood Centre
- Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre
- St Vincent de Paul Bundaberg
- St Vincent de Paul Childers
- The Salvation Army Bundaberg
In 2024 the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal supported 500 local families to make sure no one went hungry at Christmas.
History tells us this number increases every year.
Video:Here's a look at the amazing community effort behind the 2025 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal - a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making Christmas special for so many local families.View the video here.Read more:
- 20 December 2025: Christmas Appeal delivers 930 hampers, 225 gift cards
- 12 December 2025: Charity convoy travels coastline for Christmas Appeal
- 24 September 2025: Santa’s helpers spreading Christmas appeal joy
- 22 September 2025: Ball guests’ generosity boosts Christmas Appeal
- 25 August 2025: Ball fundraiser for annual Christmas Appeal
- 18 August 2025: Appeal for a brighter Bundaberg Christmas begins

In 2025, the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal raised funds to help make the season brighter for Bundaberg families.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, trusted charity partners turn those contributions into festive hampers and gift vouchers filled with care, kindness and Christmas spirit.
Charities partnered with the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal in 2025:
- Alive Church and Alive City Pantry
- Angels Community Group
- Childers Neighbourhood Centre
- Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre
- St Vincent de Paul Bundaberg
- St Vincent de Paul Childers
- The Salvation Army Bundaberg
In 2024 the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal supported 500 local families to make sure no one went hungry at Christmas.
History tells us this number increases every year.
Video:Here's a look at the amazing community effort behind the 2025 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal - a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making Christmas special for so many local families.View the video here.Read more:
- 20 December 2025: Christmas Appeal delivers 930 hampers, 225 gift cards
- 12 December 2025: Charity convoy travels coastline for Christmas Appeal
- 24 September 2025: Santa’s helpers spreading Christmas appeal joy
- 22 September 2025: Ball guests’ generosity boosts Christmas Appeal
- 25 August 2025: Ball fundraiser for annual Christmas Appeal
- 18 August 2025: Appeal for a brighter Bundaberg Christmas begins
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Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2024

Funds raised through Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, totalling $55,500, have been shared among five charity partners and two neighbourhood centres.
Council approved the distribution of funds at its Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 26 November, with Salvation Army Bundaberg, St Vincent de Paul Bundaberg, Global Care Citicoast Pantry and Angels Community Group allocated $12,000 each.
Read more:
- 20 December 2024: Charities spread festive cheer with appeal funds
- 12 December 2024: Auswide gift major support to Christmas Appeal
- 7 December 2024: Christmas revs up with annual car and bike run
- 4 December 2024: Caravan raffle extended to raise more for appeal
- 26 November 2024: 2024 Christmas Appeal bauble now available
- 24 October 2024: Optical Superstore gives appeal silver support
- 29 October 2024: Sibling artists donate artwork to support Appeal
- 17 October 2024: Mumma’s Nest Christmas Markets support Appeal
- 27 September 2024: Services Club gives boost to Christmas Appeal
- 4 September 2024: Caravan raffle for Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
- 25 July 2024: Appeal to help community at Christmas
- 9 July 2024: No obstacles for Christmas Appeal support

Funds raised through Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, totalling $55,500, have been shared among five charity partners and two neighbourhood centres.
Council approved the distribution of funds at its Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 26 November, with Salvation Army Bundaberg, St Vincent de Paul Bundaberg, Global Care Citicoast Pantry and Angels Community Group allocated $12,000 each.
Read more:
- 20 December 2024: Charities spread festive cheer with appeal funds
- 12 December 2024: Auswide gift major support to Christmas Appeal
- 7 December 2024: Christmas revs up with annual car and bike run
- 4 December 2024: Caravan raffle extended to raise more for appeal
- 26 November 2024: 2024 Christmas Appeal bauble now available
- 24 October 2024: Optical Superstore gives appeal silver support
- 29 October 2024: Sibling artists donate artwork to support Appeal
- 17 October 2024: Mumma’s Nest Christmas Markets support Appeal
- 27 September 2024: Services Club gives boost to Christmas Appeal
- 4 September 2024: Caravan raffle for Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
- 25 July 2024: Appeal to help community at Christmas
- 9 July 2024: No obstacles for Christmas Appeal support
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Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2023

More than 60 volunteers packed 500 hampers for local families in need this festive season which were distributed through charities as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal.
The community hamper packing day was undertaken on Tuesday 12 December at the Bundaberg Recreation Precinct.
Read more:
- 13 December 2023: Christmas cheer abounds at hamper packing
- 11 December 2023: Community support adds personal touch to Appeal
- 8 December 2023: Council joins sponsors to boost hamper appeal
- 3 December 2023: How to: receive a hamper this Christmas
- 23 November 2023: Business sponsors help Christmas shine bronze
- 8 November 2023: Charities preparing to spread Christmas cheer
- 28 October 2023: Shift Automotive support Christmas Cheer Appeal
- 5 October 2023: Sponsors on board for Christmas Cheer Appeal
- 1 October 2023: How to: support Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal

More than 60 volunteers packed 500 hampers for local families in need this festive season which were distributed through charities as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal.
The community hamper packing day was undertaken on Tuesday 12 December at the Bundaberg Recreation Precinct.
Read more:
- 13 December 2023: Christmas cheer abounds at hamper packing
- 11 December 2023: Community support adds personal touch to Appeal
- 8 December 2023: Council joins sponsors to boost hamper appeal
- 3 December 2023: How to: receive a hamper this Christmas
- 23 November 2023: Business sponsors help Christmas shine bronze
- 8 November 2023: Charities preparing to spread Christmas cheer
- 28 October 2023: Shift Automotive support Christmas Cheer Appeal
- 5 October 2023: Sponsors on board for Christmas Cheer Appeal
- 1 October 2023: How to: support Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal
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Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2022

Read more:
- 16 October 2022: Bundaberg Region 2022 bauble raises funds
- 5 September 2022: Groups help spread Mayor’s Christmas cheer
- 8 August 2022: Business has eye on Christmas Appeal support
- 17 January 2022: Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal off to great start

Read more:
- 16 October 2022: Bundaberg Region 2022 bauble raises funds
- 5 September 2022: Groups help spread Mayor’s Christmas cheer
- 8 August 2022: Business has eye on Christmas Appeal support
- 17 January 2022: Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal off to great start
2026 Appeal Total
$18,705.36
2025 Appeal Total
$68,000
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 883 699 Email robyn.silcox@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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