Australia's largest Christmas Parties for children with disabilities and complex needs

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We need *your help!

These events are only made possible from the very generous support of the business community throughout the country.

But we may be able to help *you!

Every business that supports receives recognition of their involvement through our media partners across a number of different radio stations throughout Australia.

The events are also highly publicised through radio and television advertising. Every business that sponsors is also invited to attend the event so they can see just how much their support has meant to these children and their families.

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The goal is simple:

To put Smiles on faces!

The Christmas Parties are the biggest events of their kind in Australia for children with disabilities and complex needs. We work closely with hundreds of charities, schools, care providers, community groups and government organisations throughout the country to select the children who attend. The children invited, are children who may have one or more of the following: serious illnesses, a physical and/or intellectual disability and complex needs.

What is the Christmas Party?

The Christmas Party is a free, invitation only, event for children from across Australia. We cater for children from birth to the age of twelve, with disabilities, and those living with complex needs. Working closely with hundreds of local and national charities, community groups, mainstream and specialist schools and service providers in each region, giving them the opportunity to nominate children to attend.

There will be loads of entertainment, activities and interactive displays, rides, a petting zoo, a stage show, plus more! To maintain the energy levels needed to take in the four-hour funfest, there are always lots of yummy treats, including a sausage sizzle, ice cream, chips, fairy floss, cupcakes, fruit, and drinks just to name a few.

Of course, no Christmas would be complete without a visit from the jolly man in the red suit. A highlight for many is Santa’s toy room, filled with thousands of high-quality toys, where each child is gifted 3 carefully selected presents to call their own!

The Parties were born out of a request from The United Nations, in 1979, to help celebrate the International Year of the Child. Since that time, they have given children, who may otherwise have missed out on the round of Christmas activities, the chance to gather and share the magic of the Festive Season with a group larger than their immediate circle of family and carers. 40 plus years on, the goal remains the same. To gather children who may be seriously ill, disabled or living with complex needs and help them forget their troubles for a few hours. To help them see they are not alone. To help them to just be children at an exceptional time of the year!

Feedback we’ve received:

"I cannot express my gratitude enough for the most magical day yesterday."

“Discovering Emerson’s condition just a few months ago has been more than devastating and the day we had yesterday, I felt relaxed that I didn’t have to explain anything, that people were just kind, everyone understood without words and it was such a joy. We all had the most wonderful day, the best day of the year by loads! Thank you thank you thank you sooooo much ♥️♥️♥️♥️”
— A grateful mother
“To all who were involved, I would like to say Wow..."

“This was my our first year at the Christmas party Melbourne..
My son Christakis has special needs and he had the absolute best time...
Thank you so so much for un unforgettable experience and everything was so well organised and run so smoothly... honestly both hubby and I couldn't believe how amazing and nice everyone was!
You guys truly put a smile on our dial...
Thank you so so so much ”
— Paul, Manelle & Christakis
"I really can't thank you enough! We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to attend this amazing party."

It was such a great day from start to finish. The wonderful volunteers, who made sure we were in the correct lines, the visit to Santa, the presents, the rides, all the terrific characters and topped off with the beautiful police horses (complete with antlers), a sit on the police bike and a pat with Dozer the amazing police dog. It was such a special day and it must be said, grateful thanks to the Coffee Club for the revival coffee together with the fantastic cupcakes which were all stunningly decorated and really such a shame to eat, but they were delicious and such a treat!. The sausage sizzle was terrific too and the potato chips a nice savoury top up. The Dominos voucher will come in handy for those challenging nights where you just want to take a break from cooking.
— Christine
"Myself and my 2 autistic children have just come home from a well organised fantastically planned party."

“We wanted to say a massive thank you from us and any other child that's got this opportunity. For some children this is a blessing as they wouldn't get to go normal parties or even events due to parents being to scared. Every volunteer was brilliant and helpful.
For myself I enjoy taking my children to this biggest reason I feel like I'm not alone and there is help out there. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling and comfort knowing there are people either like myself or ones willing to help without judgement. Thank you so much.”
— Trish
"Dear Team, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude"

“for the wonderful party you organized for the special children. Your effort, thoughtfulness, and kindness truly made the event memorable and brought so much joy to their lives.
The smiles, laughter, and happiness shared today were a testament to the love and care you put into every detail. You’ve not only created a special moment for the kids but also a cherished memory for their families and everyone involved.
Thank you for making such a positive impact. Your dedication to creating an inclusive and loving environment is inspiring and deeply appreciated.”
- Naga