Share some warmth this winter by donating to those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

Campus Ministry has partnered with local community organisations at each campus to ensure our donations meet specific community needs. Find out what's needed in your community below and have an impact this Lenten season.

For more information about this initiative or to register your interest in volunteering to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners, please contact Campus Ministry or your local Campus Pastoral Associate.

Ballarat

Items collected at the Ballarat campus will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Society who provide crucial material and financial support to people in need all across Australia.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

St Vincent de Paul Society have specifically requested good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

  • Coats
  • Jackets
  • Jumpers
  • Cardigans
  • Pants
  • Gloves
  • Mittens
  • Beanies
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags

Please bring your donations to any of the following locations:

ACU Engagement
Ground floor, Jim-Baa-Yer (115)

Campus Ministry
Ground floor, Carn Brea (100)

Campus AskACU
Ground floor, Carn Brea (100)

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Blacktown

Items collected at the Ballarat campus will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Society who provide crucial material and financial support to people in need all across Australia.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

St Vincent de Paul have specifically requested good quality, new or used winter clothing and essential items such as:

  • Coats
  • Jackets
  • Jumpers
  • Cardigans
  • Pants
  • Gloves
  • Mittens
  • Beanies
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Sun Safe Hats
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sleeping / yoga mats
  • Children’s clothing
  • Sanitary and hygiene products, such as feminine hygiene products, shaving foam and razors, shampoos and soaps.
  • Non-perishable or semi-perishable food 
  • Baby and newborn-related items, such as swaddles, baby wipes, formula, cot blankets and wondersuits.

Please bring your donations to any of the following locations:

Staff Kitchen
Level 5, 22 Main Street

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Brisbane

Items collected at the Brisbane campus will be donated to Emmanuel City Mission, a daytime sanctuary for those experiencing disadvantage in Brisbane offering regular activities, facilities and services to assist those with a variety of needs.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

Emmanuel City Mission have specifically requested:

  • thongs in all sizes
  • shorts
  • tee shirts
  • Mens tracksuit pants (L)
  • hairbrushes
  • towels
  • razors
  • body wash
  • soap
  • shampoo & conditioner
  • deodorant
  • tins of milo
  • instant coffee
  • teabags
  • sugar
  • rice
  • muesli bars
  • dry pasta
  • tins of tuna
  • tins of spaghetti
  • instant noodles (especially those in a cup, as they can get water from restaurants)

Please bring your donations to the following location:

Campus Ministry
Foyer, Building 200 (200)

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Canberra

Items collected at the Canberra campus will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol who visit the streets of Canberra and surrounds 364 nights of the year, providing engagement, material aid and light refreshments to people in need.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol have specifically requested good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

  • Coats
  • Jackets
  • Jumpers
  • Cardigans
  • Pants
  • Gloves
  • Mittens
  • Beanies
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Sun Safe Hats
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sleeping / yoga mats
  • Children’s clothing
  • Sanitary and hygiene products, such as feminine hygiene products, shaving foam and razors, shampoos and soaps.
  • Non-perishable or semi-perishable food 
  • Baby and newborn-related items, such as swaddles, baby wipes, formula, cot blankets and wondersuits.

Please bring your donations to any of the following locations:

Campus Ministry Lounge
Level 1, Veritas (301)

Campus Reception
Ground floor, Blackfriars (300)

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Melbourne

Items collected at the Melbourne campus will be donated to Sts Peter and Paul's Parish where the Capuchin friars welcome those experiencing disadvantage to share food, supplies and conversation.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

The Capuchin friars of Sts Peter and Paul's Parish have specifically requested good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories (mainly for men) such as:

  • Coats
  • Jackets
  • Jumpers
  • Cardigans
  • Pants
  • Gloves
  • Mittens
  • Beanies
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags

Please bring your donations to any of the following locations:

Campus Ministry
Mezzanine level, Daniel Mannix Building (403)

Campus Library
Ground floor, Mary Glowrey Building (420)

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North Sydney

Items collected at the Ballarat campus will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Society who provide crucial material and financial support to people in need all across Australia.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

St Vincent de Paul have specifically requested good quality, new or used winter clothing and essential items such as:

  • Coats
  • Jackets
  • Jumpers
  • Cardigans
  • Pants
  • Gloves
  • Mittens
  • Beanies
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Sun Safe Hats
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sleeping / yoga mats
  • Children’s clothing
  • Sanitary and hygiene products, such as feminine hygiene products, shaving foam and razors, shampoos and soaps.
  • Non-perishable or semi-perishable food 
  • Baby and newborn-related items, such as swaddles, baby wipes, formula, cot blankets and wondersuits.

Please bring your donations to any of the following locations:

Campus Ministry
James Carroll Building (502)

Campus AskACU
Tenison Woods House (532)

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Strathfield

Items collected at the Ballarat campus will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Society who provide crucial material and financial support to people in need all across Australia.

We are collecting donations from Wednesday 22 February to Friday 1 April.

St Vincent de Paul have specifically requested good quality, new or used winter clothing and essential items such as:

  • Coats
  • Jackets
  • Jumpers
  • Cardigans
  • Pants
  • Gloves
  • Mittens
  • Beanies
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Sun Safe Hats
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sleeping / yoga mats
  • Children’s clothing
  • Sanitary and hygiene products, such as feminine hygiene products, shaving foam and razors, shampoos and soaps.
  • Non-perishable or semi-perishable food 
  • Baby and newborn-related items, such as swaddles, baby wipes, formula, cot blankets and wondersuits.

Please bring your donations to any of the following locations:

Campus Ministry Lounge
Ground Floor (adjacent to the Café), Edmund Rice Building (600)

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Our 2022 and 2023 collection

Layers for Lent was a huge success in 2022 and 2023 with over 1000 items donated across our campuses. Thank you to all those who donated goods or volunteered their time to support those in our communities experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

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