Join us

This year as we gather around the warmth of the holiday spirit, we invite you to join us in making a difference. Secret Santa Appeal was launched by STAR in 2019 as a part of its ongoing commitment to fight the growing problem of social isolation amongst the older Australians.

In 2023, 891 Christmas hampers were delivered to seniors in Redlands, Logan, Ipswich, Darling Downs and Gold Coast.

We extend our gratitude to all the generous donors, volunteers, and supported who made this initiative a resounding success, bringing warmth and cheer to those who needed it most.

A message from Bruce Paige

G’day! Christmas is seen as a time for family, for laughter, eating and joy. Unfortunately, not everyone has loved ones around them at Christmas, which is particularly difficult for the elderly in our community. The increase of depression, loneliness, heart disease and anxiety are only a few of the negative impacts of living in isolation. I invite you to support STAR Community Services and ‘Become a Secret Santa’ to demonstrate to older members of our community that we care. Your gift will mean so much and bring such joy as a STAR volunteer delivers it to a person who may be struggling to cope with being alone on Christmas Day. Let’s come together to show our elderly that we care.

Bruce Paige

Want to become a Secret Santa?

Your generosity and kindness can brighten the holidays for socially isolated seniors who will spend Christmas alone.
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You can help spread holiday cheer in your local community by

1. Drop a gift or non-perishable food items to a participating location (see the list below)
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2. Make a donation online at www.givenow.com.au/starsecretsanta
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3. Become a volunteer to wrap and deliver hampers
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4. If you are a business in Redlands, Logan or Ipswich, you can participate as a drop off point. For more information call STAR Business Development on 07 3821 6699 or email fundraising@starct.org.au

Participating Locations:

Gold Coast

Anytime Fitness Upper Coomera
Unit 2, 195 Old Coach Road, Upper Coomera

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Bendigo Bank
Shop 6A, Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale

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Cake Therapy Co.
1/54 Siganto Drive, Helensvale

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Eden Kitchen & Bar
50 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise

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Helloworld
Shop 13 Southport Park Shopping  Centre corner Benowa and Ferry Roads, Southport Park

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Little Sanctuary Pilates
Shop 13 - Robina Village, 13/195 Ron  Penhaligon Way, Robina

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Meaghan Scanlon MP
UNITS 4 & 5, 12 FERRY ST, NERANG

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Oasis Dental Studio
21/15 Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach

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Snap Fitness
Shop 29 My Centre Nerang, 57 Station Road, Nerang

Logan

Bendigo Bank
106 City Road, Beenleigh

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Bendigo Bank
111-121 Grand Plaza Drive, Browns Plains

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Bendigo Bank
Shop 42 Springwood Mall, 34  Fitzgerald Ave, Springwood

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Jim Chalmers MP
Unit 2A, Logan Central Plaza, 38-74 Wembley Rd, Logan Central

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King & Company
Shop 5, 3-5 University Drive (Cnr Loganlea Rd), Meadowbrook

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Logan Physio
2 Mallee St, Crestmead

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Moore Australia
71 York Street, Beenleigh

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Planet Fitness
8 Fletcher Rd, Bethania

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Planet Fitness
Shop 2/17-27 Cinderella Drive, Springwood

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Prelude Dance Centre
Unit 1, 1 Parramatta Rd, Underwood

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Quirky Quilts
Shop 1 / 3-15 Dennis Road, Springwood

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Snap Fitness
Shop 5, 123 Browns Plains Rd, Browns Plains

Ipswich

City Cave, Spring Lake
City Cave, Spring Lake Metro Shopping Centre Shop 4, 1 Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes

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City Cave Float & Wellness Centre Ipswich
5/260 Brisbane St, Ipswich West

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Ipswich Central Library
Nicholas St, Ipswich Ipswich

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Jennifer Howard MP
125 Brisbane Rd, Booval

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Luke Gregory Hair
74 Downs Street, Ipswich North

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Mounties Care
4/160 Brisbane Road, Booval

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Redbank Plains Library
Moreton Ave, Redbank Plains

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Springfield Central Library
Cnr Main St and, Sirius Dr, Springfield Central

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STAR Community Services
5 Jacaranda St, Ipswich

Redlands

Aussie
Shop 18, Cleveland Central, 91 Middle Street, Cleveland

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Cleveland Library
Cnr Bloomfield and Middle St, Cleveland

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Capalaba Library
Capalaba Central, Moreton Bay Road Capalaba

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Fidelity Hearing Birkdale
9b/120 Birkdale Road, Birkdale

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GWH Dental
36 Middle Street, Cleveland

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Grill’d Victoria Point
Lake Side Shopping Centre, 17 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point

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IGA on Bloomfield
207 Bloomfield St, Cleveland

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IGA Mount Cotton
101 Valley Way, Mt Cotton

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McGrath Estate Agents
Shop 2, 152 Shore St West, Cleveland

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Oldmac Toyota
54-56 Shore St, Ormiston

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Pat Barrett Real Estate
380 Main Rd, Wellington Point

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Redlands Sporting Club
20 Anson Road, Wellington Point

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Shear Art Hair Salon
131 – 133 Broadwater Terrace, Redland Bay

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Shoreline
9 Jingeri Street, Redland Bay

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The Park Social Café
Unit 1A/5-11 Daintree Drive, Redland Bay

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Victoria Point Library
7-15 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point

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STAR Community Services
152 Shore St West, Cleveland

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