On Tuesday 2 December, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) will ignite joy and generosity with a bold, immersive activation that bursts with colour, energy, and festive spirit. Designed to captivate hearts and spark excitement, SCHF's Christmas Wonderland transforms the everyday into a vibrant celebration of community and giving.
What is Giving Day?
SCHF’s Christmas Appeal Giving Day is a special day that invites families, supporters and passers-by to come together to help change the future for sick kids.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of DOOLEYS, every donation made on Giving Day will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. This means your gift goes twice as far for sick kids this Christmas.  To donate click here.
How can I get involved?
Join in the festivities at SCHF’s Christmas Wonderland.
Date: Tuesday, 2 December  
Location: Martin Place (between Pitt St and Castlereagh St)  
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM  
Our Giving Day celebration at Martin Place includes:  
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Ausgrid Photobooth  
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Butterboy Cookies  
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Sydney Swans Badge Making  
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SCHF Chillzone 
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Giveaways & more!  
Through a playful explosion of purple, this activation creates a space where families, supporters, and passers-by are drawn in by the unexpected and delighted by the experience.
It’s a place to pause, connect, and celebrate the season where every detail works together to inspire smiles, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting impression. 
You can also have twice the impact by making a donation on Giving Day! Every donation made on Giving Day will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 thanks to DOOLEYS.
More than just a visual spectacle, SCHF's Christmas Wonderland is a joyful invitation to engage with the SCHF mission in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and full of festive cheer.  
So be sure to come down to Martin Place and experience the joy for yourself. Or make a generous donation on Giving Day and have twice the impact.
Be part of something special this Giving Day and change the future for sick kids.