Ermington 
Sadly, thousands of Aussie kids will go without receiving a gift this holiday season simply because their families can’t afford them. This year, with your help, Professionals Ermington would like to bring a smile to a disadvantaged child’s face this Christmas.
Donation Recommendations
Please find below a guide to appropriate toys and books for each age group. Please ensure you check the age suitability on the packaging before purchasing. The Smith Family is currently experiencing a shortage in the 9-12 age categories.
0 – 1 – Push and pull toys, musical instruments, soft material bath books, building blocks
2 – 3 – Play sets, dolls with no small attachments, plastic tea sets (no porcelain), plastic golf sets, toy trucks, golden books
4 – 5 – Baby dolls, matchbox cars, plastic kitchen sets, picture books with few words, Barbie doll or My Little Pony sets, figurines, easy jigsaw puzzles, activity and colouring books, young reader books
6 – 8 – Art, craft and bead sets, coloured pencils and crayons, jigsaw puzzles, board games, remote control cars, lego, action figurines, Kite, Frisbee and Yo yo’s, sporting goods
9 – 12 – Art and craft sets, educational games, sports balls, science kits, jigsaw puzzles, board games, stationary packs, Meccano kits, beach sporting goods, children’s novels, remote control cars, electronic hand-held games
Remember: Fun, versatile, activity based, long lasting, educational or active.
- All gifts received must not be wrapped
- All toys should be no bigger than a school backpack
- Please ensure batteries are included if they are required to operate the toy
Items the Smith Family are unable to accept
- Large items i.e. bikes, hula-hoops, adult cricket bats, large doll houses, ride ons, tennis set
- Second hand or handmade toys
- Clothes and Manchester including costumes
- Toiletries – perfume, make-up, nail polish
- Toys that replicate weapons i.e. guns, knives
- Religious items i.e. books, figurines
- Calendar and diaries
- Candles and lamps
- Adult games or videos
- Items used for marketing a brand or company i.e. fast food items/toys
- Breakable items i.e. porcelain dolls and tea sets
- Food
- CD’s and video games
Important: All gifts must be received by our office by Thursday, 11th December 2014.