Support Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation Christmas Appeal Giving Day

31 October 2025 | Expected time to read: 2-3 minutes

A woman and a boy sitting on orange bean bags at the SCHF Giving Day event playing Jenga

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:   

  • Ausgrid Photobooth   

  • Butterboy Cookies   

  • Sydney Swans Badge Making   

  • SCHF Chillzone  

  • 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.  

Image of Butter Boy stand with SCHF volunteer standing in front wearing Christmas hat.

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.  

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