FAQ's
Q. What is Star of Wonder?
A. Barnardos’ Star of Wonder Gift Appeal makes a difference in the lives of some of Australia’s most disadvantaged children at Christmas. This fantastic initiative invites companies, schools, community groups and individuals to buy gifts online or fundraise for donations that can go towards providing essentials and practical support for children and young people over the holiday period.
Q. Why support Star of Wonder?
A. For many kids, the festive season is not a time of happiness or celebration and sadly too many never experience a decent meal, let alone the joy of receiving a present. By supporting Star of Wonder, you will be sharing in the true spirit of Christmas, and helping to make it a time to celebrate and remember for children facing extreme poverty, disadvantage, neglect and abuse.
This year the organisation that donates the most to our appeal will
WIN a Star of Wonder morning tea* at their workplace!
The company will also be thanked in our supporter newsletter and in our
Star of Wonder online pages.
Q. How do I get involved in Star of Wonder?
A. Simply visit our online toy store, gift card store or donate online. However in order to legally collect fundraise or collect actual gifts on behalf of Barnardos, you will need to obtain authority to fundraise and a unique ID number from us.
Organisations
1. Nominate a Star of Wonder coordinator who will serve as a point of contact for us and ask them to complete the ‘Registration form’.
2. The coordinator should email the form to sow@barnardos.org.au or fax to 02 9281 0526
Individuals
1. Complete our ‘Registration form’ and email to sow@barnardos.org.au or fax to 02 9281 0526
Q. When is Star of Wonder?
A. Star of Wonder runs from mid October right up until Christmas. You can purchase toys from our online toy and gift card stores or make an online donation.
Q. Why can’t I buy my own food and toys?
A. By donating gifts and money online you are helping us to minimise our logistical and administration costs and maximise the number of children we can support. Please click here for more information about donating online. If you are unable to donate online, please call us on 02 9218 2338 or email us at sow@barnardos.org.au
*The organisation that donates the most to our appeal will win a morning tea provided by Cookie Man at their workplace. The promotion runs from 9am AEST, 16th October 2009 to midnight AEST, 24th December 2009. The winning organisation will be contacted by phone and/or email after the 25th December 2009. The morning tea is limited to a maximum of 40 employees and must take place before 22nd January 2010.
