Layers for Lent

Items collected on the Ballarat campus will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Society.

Using profits from the sale of goods at their shops, St Vincent de Paul Society provides crucial material and financial support to people in need all across Australia.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

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

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to any of the following donations:

• ACU Engagement - Ground floor, Loreto House (114)
• Campus Ministry - Ground floor, Burke House (113)
• Campus Concierge - Ground floor, Carn Brea (100)

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Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.

Items collected on the Blacktown campus will be donated to One Meal NSW.

One Meal NSW are a not for profit community organisation that helps to feed, clothe and support those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

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

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to:

• Campus Concierge - Ground floor, 22 Main Street 

Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.

Items collected on the Brisbane campus will be donated to Emmanuel City Mission.

Emmanuel City Mission is a daytime sanctuary for those experiencing disadvantage in Brisbane. The centre offers regular activities, facilities and services to assist those with a variety of needs.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Instead of winter clothing and accessories, Emmanuel City Mission have specifically requested:

• Instant coffee
• Long-life milk
• Tea
• Hot chocolate

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to any of the following donations:

• ACU Engagement - Building 200 (200.1.05)
• Foyer - Building 200 (200)
• Foyer - Saint John Paul II Building (212)

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Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.

Items collected on the Canberra campus will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol.

Night Patrol visits the streets of Canberra and surrounds 364 nights of the year, providing engagement, material aid and light refreshments to people in need. Night Patrol volunteers engage with people by offering friendship, support and compassion.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

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

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to any of the following donations:

• Campus Concierge - Ground floor, Blackfriars (300)
• Veritas Foyer - Ground floor, Veritas (301)

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Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.

Items collected on the Melbourne campus will be donated to Sts Peter and Paul's Parish. 

The Capuchin friars of Sts Peter and Paul’s Parish welcome those experiencing disadvantage to share food, supplies and conversation.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

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

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to any of the following donations:

• ACU Engagement - Level 2, 340 Albert Street, East Melbourne (462)
• Campus Ministry - Mezzanine level, Daniel Mannix Building (403)
• Campus Concierge - Ground floor, Mary Glowrey Building (420)
• Kitchen - Level 5, 250 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne (460)

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Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.

Items collected on the North Sydney campus will be donated to One Meal NSW.

One Meal NSW are a not for profit community organisation that helps to feed, clothe and support those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

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

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to any of the following donations:

• ACU Engagement - Level 8, 23 Berry Street (530)
• Campus Ministry - James Carroll Building (502)
• Campus Concierge - Tenison Woods House (532)

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Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.

Items collected on the Strathfield campus will be donated to One Meal NSW.

One Meal NSW are a not for profit community organisation that helps to feed, clothe and support those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

When to donate

We will be collecting donations during Lent in 2022.

What to donate

Good quality, new or used, winter clothing and accessories such as:

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

Where to donate

Please bring your donations to any of the following donations:

• ACU Engagement - Level 1, Edmund Rice Building (600)
• Campus Ministry - Ground floor, Saint Edmund Building (613)
• Campus Concierge - Level 1, Edmund Rice Building (600)

View campus map

Volunteer with us

We are also seeking volunteers to help sort, clean and pack the donated items before they are delivered to our community partners. To register your interest in volunteering please contact ACU Engagement.

Contact

For more information about this initiative, please contact ACU Engagement.