Bags of Joy

Celebrating 10 years of Bags of Joy!

In 2014 a young person named Jessy walked into Y Ballarat with an idea to provide presents to local young people who might otherwise go without at Christmas time. Since then, Y Ballarat has run Bags of Joy annually, growing and strengthening the program each year. 

In 2023, Bags of Joy provided 210 gifts to young people at Christmas time, funded purely by donations from individuals, organisations and businesses. In celebration of its tenth year, in 2024 we aim to raise the funds to provide 220 Bags of Joy!

Donations are now open, with all donations over $2 tax deductible. And just $30 will brighten a young person’s Christmas this year.

 
 

The Y acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and future.
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