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Christmas gift collection for children living with violence

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Aviva is collecting gifts for children living with violence.

Please read the below message if you're interested in gifting to another family this Christmas:

The past year has left an impact on our communities that will be felt for years to come.

But you can help, by ensuring a family in your community has a gifts to open on Christmas morning.

Bring a gift to The Loft (Level 1, Eastgate Shopping Centre) by Friday December 11 to support children or families living with violence.

Don't know what to give? Here are some ideas:

New children’s books, games, and toys, new clothes, sports equipment,
presents for older teens, presents for Mum, Dad, or other parental figures, petrol and grocery vouchers, warehouse and mall vouchers, entertainment passes for families.

Gifts must be unwrapped please.

Toy weapons such as nerf guns or water pistols can't be accepted.

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