help fill our holiday hampers

headspace Bentleigh is compiling holiday hampers filled with donated items for young people connected to headspace.

This December we aim to distribute at least 60 hampers to young people and families particularly those receiving support through the headspace Early Psychosis program at Bentleigh, Dandenong, Frankston and Narre Warren.

"Many young people have told us the rising cost of living is continuing to place significant pressure on their budgets, particularly when it comes to groceries and essential household items,” said headspace Early Psychosis Team Leader – Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team (MATT) Sophie Dight.

As a result, our focus this year is on food-based hampers, supplemented with a small gift item or toiletries where possible. The aim is to provide practical support that can make an immediate difference while also ensuring recipients receive something special during the holiday season.”

MATT operates throughout the holiday period, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

“Being able to deliver hampers, while also checking in on young people who may otherwise be alone, helps us provide both practical support and human connection when it is needed most,” Sophie said.

how you can help

Donate an item or two such as:

• chocolate
• small Christmas puddings
• fruit mince pies & shortbread
• tea, coffee, hot chocolate & soft drinks
• chips, popcorn, crackers
• microwave meals & gourmet soup pouches
• instant ramen (Japanese-style meals)
• loaded cookie mixes, microwave brownie cups / self-saucing pudding pots
• high-protein options – premium jerky & biltong
• essential toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, body wash)
• socks
• gift vouchers for teenagers / young adults.

Drop items to headspace Bentleigh by Friday 27 November.