Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
In 2025 the Mayor's Christmas Appeal will raise funds to give to local charities so they can provide hampers and/or vouchers for local residents who need a helping hand to help make their Christmas special.
If you would like to support this year's Appeal please download the sponsorship proposal here or fill out the EOI here.
Let’s work together to spread the Christmas spirit to all!
In 2025 the Mayor's Christmas Appeal will raise funds to give to local charities so they can provide hampers and/or vouchers for local residents who need a helping hand to help make their Christmas special.
If you would like to support this year's Appeal please download the sponsorship proposal here or fill out the EOI here.
Let’s work together to spread the Christmas spirit to all!
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If you'd like to help those in need, please fill in the Expression of Interest for the Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2025.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
We appreciate your involvement in the 2023 Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
We'd love your feedback so we can continue to improve every year.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, email address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of seeking feedback on the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information. Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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Thank you for volunteering at the 2023 Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal Packing Day.
We are already in the planning stages for the 2024 Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal and would love your feedback and input to make it even more successful.
We would appreciate if you could fill out the survey by the end of January, 2024.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, email address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of building community support for the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.
Any questions regarding this submission can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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CLOSED: We have over 60 people helping on Packing Day! Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and supporters.
If you'd like to help those in need, please fill in the Expression of Interest for the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal 2023.
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CLOSED: Thanks for being part of our 2022 Appeal. A new EOI has now been set up for the 2023 Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
If you'd like to help those in need, please fill in the Expression of Interest for the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
We appreciate your involvement in the 2023 Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
We'd love your feedback.
Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, email address, phone number etc.) which will be used for the purposes of seeking feedback on the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information. Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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2025 Appeal Total
$15,221
2024 Total
$58,348
2024 Sponsors and Supporters
Major Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
In-kind Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Timeline
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Caravan Raffle
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal has finished this stageGet your ticket now to win a brand new caravan, with proceeds supporting the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal!
Prize: New Age Manta Ray MR16E 2024 Model, valued at $69,990
Cost: Tickets $100 each
Where to Buy Tickets: Bundaberg Social Club, located at Bundaberg Rowers Club, 2 Toonburra St, Bundaberg
Drawn: Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 at 6.45 pm
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2024 Christmas Appeal bauble now available
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is currently at this stageThis year’s bauble was a collaboration between Bundaberg Regional Council, local artist Carmel Birchley, Sunshine Mitre 10 and Maki Print.
Baubles are available for sale at the Bundaberg Regional Council Service Centre in Bourbong Street, Bundaberg and the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre.
All proceeds from the sale of the bauble support the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, raising funds to provide hampers, gifts and vouchers to local residents in need at Christmas.
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2024 - Mumma's Nest Markets
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealFriday 29th and Saturday 30th November 2024
Thanks to Mumma's Nest Markets for making the Mayor's Christmas Appeal the charity beneficiary of their 2024 markets at the Bundaberg Multuplex.
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2024 Mayor's Christmas Appeal
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealExpressions of Interest are now open if you'd like to be involved in the 2024 Mayor's Christmas Appeal.
Fill out the EOI here.
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2023 Packing Day
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealTuesday 12th December - Main Pavilion, Bundaberg Recreational Precinct
Thank you to the 60 volunteers who made the day such a success!
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2023 Christmas Charity Car and Bike Run
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealShift Automotive will be running their Annual Christmas Appeal and Toy Run on Sunday 10th December and all proceeds will benefit the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal. To register contact Shift Automotive on 4196 0730 or 0482 088 858.
Find out more here:https://fb.me/e/1iLHdnTPZ
Thank you to everyone who took part. $1,700 donated to the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal!
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2023 Christmas baubles now available
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealThe 2023 Christmas baubles are now available at Council's Administration Centre, 190 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg.
They are $10 and the perfect addition to your "Christmas bauble collection".
If you can't get into the Council Administration Centre but would still like to buy some baubles, please phone 1300 883 699 or email engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
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2023 Appeal underway
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealThe donation portal is open.
If you'd like to make a donation online you can make it here.
Donations via cash or credit card can be made directly at Council offices.
The sponsor and volunteer EOI is open.
If you'd like to be part of the fun and fundraising fill out the EOI here.
The sponsorship proposal is available.
If you would like to support this appeal that helps so many download the proposal here.
Any charities interested in learning more about the appeal can email the project team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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2022 hampers delivered
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealHampers are being distributed, to spread some Christmas Cheer.
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2022 Hamper Packing Day
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas Appeal2022 - Monday 12th December - Bundaberg Recreational Precinct Main Pavilion
Service clubs, Council staff and community members will get together to pack the hampers, to then be delivered by charities.
Thanks to everyone who made the day such a success!
You can watch the video here.
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2022 - Saint Stella Presents: Noel - A Christmas Concert
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealSaturday 17 December 2022: 2 x Shows: 2pm & 7pm - Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
A $5.00 program will be available for each show which will include the lyrics for the carols sing-a-long. The proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
Many thanks to the Concert organisers and program sponsors The Optical Superstore and to everyone who bought programs - $769 was raised for the Appeal.
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2022 - Christmas baubles at Mumma's Nest Markets
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas Appeal5.30pm - 3pm Friday 18 November, 8am - 1pm Saturday 19 November, 2022
Bundaberg Civic Centre (entrance via Buss Park)
Thanks to everyone who bought Christmas baubles and Super Raffle tickets. We raised $2,614 over the two days.
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2022 Super Raffle
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealThanks to everyone who bought tickets. Congratulations to our winners.
You can find the full list here.
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2022 Chamber of Commerce Fundraising Breakfast
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealTuesday 8th November, 2022 - Rowers on the River.
Thanks to everyone who attended. Over $1,000 was raised in bauble sales, donations and Chamber donation from each ticket sold.
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2022 - A Royal Remembrance - Champagne High Tea
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas Appeal22 October, 2022 - Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Thank you to everyone who attended. $2,120 was raised from this lovely event, full of wonderful stories of the Royal Visit in 1954.
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2022 - Baubles available at the Merry and Bright Christmas Village
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealThursday 9th to Saturday 11th December - we'll be at the Merry and Bright Christmas Village at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. See us near Bert's House to buy your Christmas baubles and help bring cheer to families around the region. (Subject to availability)
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2022 January to November
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealFundraising will continue all year for the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
Donations can be made online here.
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2021 Fundraising Christmas baubles for sale
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealEvery year Council will produce a unique Christmas bauble. Cost is $10, with profits going to the Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal.
They are available from:
- Council Centres: Bundaberg Administration Centre or phone us on 1300 883 699 if you would like one delivered to another Service Centre
- Participating outlets.
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Launch of Mayor's Christmas Cheer Appeal
this is an upcoming stage for Mayor’s Christmas AppealWednesday 1 December, 2021 - Participating charities and organisations will meet with the Mayor to officially launch the Appeal.
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 883 699 Email robyn.silcox@bundaberg.qld.gov.au