Welcome to Love Rockingham, a community-driven movement of local churches and supported by individuals, households, businesses, and organisations across the City of Rockingham. At its heart, it’s all about our community coming together to care for and support one another.
After our successful 2024 Christmas Hamper giveaway, providing for 1200 families, we have just launched our 2025 Christmas Appeal, providing for 1500 families in our City of Rockingham!
2025 Christmas Appeal
We are excited to be launching our Love Rockingham 2025 Christmas Appeal. Together, we are aiming to raise $75,000 to purchase food, vouchers, and essential items for the 1500 family hampers, along with collecting 7,000 Christmas presents collected by churches, community groups, businesses and the City of Rockingham. These hampers will be distributed to families in need during the Christmas season to ensure they experience the joy and love that Christmas brings.
Want to support the 2025 Christmas Appeal? Here is how…
Donate Financially
We have a goal of raising $75,000 from our community to purchase the items needed for our Christmas Hampers so that families can enjoy treats and a meal on Christmas day. Every donation is tax deductible and 100% of donations are used to purchase items for the hampers. Each hamper costs us $49 so maybe you might want to donate the equivalent of one, five or ten hampers? Financial donations are tax-deductible, thanks to the partnership with The Salvation Army Rockingham, who will manage all financial contributions and provide tax receipts.
Donate Gifts
We also have a goal of collecting 7,000+ presents this year to bless the families. The gifts included in the hampers make an enormous difference, especially for families who would otherwise be unable to provide presents for their children. Parents will get to browse the presents and choose gifts that they know their children will love. The excitement of unwrapping a gift on Christmas morning is something every child should experience.
Presents need to be brand new and be suited to an age group from 0 – 15years, please don’t wrap the presents as we will do that for them once the parent chooses a suitable gift for their child.
Presents can be dropped off at the following locations or Get in Touch and we can provide alternative drop off locations.
The Salvation Army Rockingham – Presents can be donated during opening hours: Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday 9am – 1pm, Friday 9am – 1pm.
The CREW Rockingham – Presents can be donated to The CREW during opening hours: Monday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am – 2pm or contact us on 0491684033 to arrange an alternative location and time.
Corporate giving to our Christmas Appeal
We are excited to launch our second Love Rockingham Christmas Appeal and are inviting local businesses and organisations to join us in making a tangible impact on families across the City of Rockingham this festive season. Below are some ways you can support our Christmas Appeal and then get in touch with us if you have any questions or would like to get involved.
Why partner with Love Rockingham?
Becoming a sponsor is more than a donation—it’s an opportunity for your business to be recognised as a being proactive in supporting our community. By joining this initiative, you will:
• Make a direct difference for families doing it tough this Christmas
• Strengthen your brand’s reputation for corporate social responsibility
• Create opportunities for staff to participate, volunteer, and experience the joy of giving firsthand
• Be publicly acknowledged through our campaign channels, celebrating your business as part of the movement
Sponsorship Packages
Platinum – $10,000
• Acknowledgement in our social media campaign
• Business name listed on the Love Rockingham website
• Logo featured on Love Rockingham bags distributed with the hampers
• Volunteer opportunities for 10 staff members during hamper week
Gold – $5,000
• Acknowledgement in our social media campaign
• Business name listed on the website
• Volunteer opportunities for 5 staff members during hamper week
Silver – $2,500
• Acknowledgement in our social media campaign
• Business name listed on the website
• Volunteer opportunities for 2 staff members during hamper week
Bronze – from $1,000 (cash or in-kind goods/services)
• Acknowledgement in our social media campaign
• Business name listed on the website
Other ways to get involved
1. Team Fundraising
Register your business as a team and set a fundraising target. Staff can invite friends, family, and customers to give, building unity and purpose as you work together toward your goal. The money raised by your team will go towards purchasing the fresh produce, festive treats, and meal items for the 1,500 family hampers.
2. Sponsor Pantry Items
Commit to collecting or funding one of the 16 key pantry items required for the hampers. Options include sponsoring 500, 1,000, or 1,500 packets/units (such as cereal, long-life milk, chocolate blocks, or $15 grocery vouchers). These items form the foundation of the special Christmas meals families will be able to share together.
3. Gift Collection
Help us gather 7,000 new presents for children aged 0–15. You can register your business as a drop-off point, provide a donation box, and encourage staff and customers to contribute. Parents will have the dignity of choosing two presents for each child, ensuring Christmas morning is filled with joy.
Let’s make Christmas brighter
With your partnership, we can ensure that thousands of families across Rockingham enjoy a Christmas filled with fresh food, festive treats, and meaningful gifts. Together, we can show what it looks like when businesses and the community stand united in love and generosity.
Get in touch today to discuss sponsorship or register your business as a partner in the 2025 Love Rockingham Christmas Appeal.
Churches – Join the Movement
Are you part of a local church in Rockingham? We would love you to join Love Rockingham by being part of our ongoing collaboration – our Christmas Hamper appeal. To register your church, simply click the link below and become a part of this city-wide movement of love.
Get in Touch
The best way to get in touch with us or to find out more is to complete the form below or email: info@loverockingham.org.au and one of our team will get back to you.
Who is Love Rockingham?
Love Rockingham was initiated in 2024 by Greg Lake from Paradox Church & The CREW Rockingham and Chelsea & Darrell Wilson from The Salvation Army, as we collectively have the desire to support churches in the city to meet the needs of the city. Love Rockingham is not a legal entity in itself, it is a collaboration that is managed through the insurance and management of The CREW Rockingham and the financial management of The Salvation Army Rockingham. We desire to serve churches in the city and support their mobilisation into the city.
Organisational Partners
The CREW Rockingham will lead the serving, logistical and distribution coordination for the Christmas Hampers.
The Salvation Army Rockingham will handle all financial donations and issue tax receipts, ensuring full transparency and accountability.
The City of Rockingham have provided the use of the Gary Holland Centre for us, for the week leading up to hampers and will have collection points across the city where the community can donate presents. We really appreciate their continued support of those in need in our city!