Don’t forget your donation - $

9 per box!D

onate online and follow your box at operationchristm

aschild.org.au O

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plete form, place form

and $9 per box donation in an envelope

and place inside your shoebox.

Print out all labels Do not photocopy labels or the barcode will not scan. Stick a label on the lid of each shoebox.

Drop off your shoeboxes in OCCtober at your nearest Drop Off Point.

Donate $9 for each shoebox at operationchristmaschild.org.au or operationchristmaschild.org.nz. We will email you a barcoded label for each shoebox.

Good News. Great Joy.

my details PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY USING DARK INK.

Your ShoeboxHow to Pack

S A M A R I T A N ’ S P U R S E ®

Samaritan’s Purse A

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hild is a registered charity and keeps your personal details confidential. Inform

ation you provide w

ill only be used to inform you of our w

ork and provide you w

ith opportunities to be involved and support us.

See reverse for payment details

I require a receipt: Yes

No

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During processing, the barcode on each label is scanned so that you can track each shoebox and view its progress on your own tracking page.

NOTE: If a label is damaged or covered with tape it will not scan. Photocopied labels will not scan.

and see where it goes!

follow your box online

Samaritan’s Purse Australasia-Operation Christmas Child ABN: 80 162 895 623Samaritan’s Purse Australia Ltd. ABN: 84 070 722 404 NZ CCRN: CC36649

AUSTRALIADonations and Enquiries:

1300 884 468Speak to a Local Representative:

1800 684 300

NEW ZEALANDDonations and Enquiries:

0800 726 274Speak to a Local Representative:

0800 684 300

Contact Us

to Follow Your Box!

donate online

per shoebox

ESSENTIAL! PER SHOEBOX

$9

Age 0 -12

13 -17 Adult Participating through

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NATIONAL COLLECTION MONTHOCCTOBER

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How to Pack Your ShoeboxEvery shoebox gift is an opportunity to touch a child's heart and share the love of Jesus Christ.

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FIND YOUR NEAREST DROP OFF POINT

5In OCCtober, find your nearest Drop Off Point: operationchristmaschild.org.au/dops OR operationchristmaschild.org.nz/dops

• Use any shoebox with a lid no larger than A4

OR

• Order pre-printed shoeboxes at operationchristmaschild.org.au/resources

1START WITH A SHOEBOX

DONATE $9 PER SHOEBOX

3

NATIONAL COLLECTION

MONTH OCCTOBER

REMEMBER TO REMOVE & RECYCLE GIFT PACKAGING. Help save the environment!

ONLINE DONATIONS: (PREFERRED)

Go to operationchristmaschild.org.au/shoeboxdonations to donate. A barcoded label for each shoebox will be emailed to you. CASH OR CHEQUE DONATIONS:If not donating online, complete the form in this brochure and place with your cash or cheque in an envelope inside your box.

LABEL YOUR SHOEBOXES

4

PRINT AND ATTACH LABELS:

• Every shoebox must be labelled.

• Do not photocopy barcoded labels or the barcode will not scan.

• For non-trackable labels, go to operationchristmaschild.org.au/resources.

SOMETHING TO WEAR: t-shirt, polo shirt, shorts, skirt, cap, beanie, sandals, etc.

SOMETHING TO LOVE: teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.

SOMETHING SPECIAL: carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, stickers, necklaces, craft kits, wind-up torch, a personal note, a photo of yourself, etc.

SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL: exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, sharpener, eraser, chalk, etc.

SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH: tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, etc.

SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE: soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, scrunchies, hair-clips, etc.

Gift Suggestions Prohibited Items ITEMS THAT LEAK OR MELT: (these can spoil boxes) including toothpaste, shampoo, bubbles and plasticine/play dough

FOOD OR LOLLIES OF ANY KIND: (due to customs regulations) including medicines and vitamins

USED OR DAMAGED ITEMS: (due to customs regulations) including worn clothing and old toys BREAKABLE ITEMS: including glass, porcelain and mirrors ITEMS THAT CAN SCARE OR HARM A CHILD: including halloween, war or pirate-related items such as toy guns, knives, military figures or skull and crossbones

GAMBLING-RELATED ITEMS: including play money, playing cards and dominoes

RELIGIOUS LITERATURE: including tracts and Bibles

These items are prohibited to

protect children or to comply with

overseas government and customs

restraints.

PACK YOUR SHOEBOX

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PACK GIFTS

something to LOVE

something to WEAR

something for SCHOOL

something to PLAY WITH

something for PERSONAL HYGIENE

SOAP

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CHOOSE GIRL OR BOY AND AGE

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