Health on the Streets Winter Appeal Launch: Help Us Bring Warmth and Hope to Those Doing It Tough
Tuggerah, NSW – As temperatures drop across the Central Coast, the harsh reality of winter is setting in for many doing it tough in our community, including families and children. For people experiencing homelessness or living in vulnerability, winter is not just uncomfortable — it can be dangerous. That’s why Health on the Streets, an initiative by Coast & Country Primary Care, is calling on the community to support its 2025 Winter Appeal, running now through Friday, 27 June.
Every night, hundreds of people in our region go without the basic essentials most of us take for granted — warm clothing, a place to sleep, and food on the table. This winter, your support can be life-changing.
“We’re seeing more people than ever needing help, many of whom are facing freezing conditions without shelter or even a blanket,” said Kathy Beverley, CEO at Coast & Country Primary Care. “Our Winter Appeal is about providing warmth, comfort, and dignity during the coldest months of the year.”
How You Can Help
There are several ways individuals, businesses and groups can contribute to the Winter Appeal:
1. Give Money
Make a one-time tax-deductible donation via our website. Every dollar goes towards purchasing essential supplies such as warm clothing, sleeping bags, and hygiene kits for people sleeping rough this winter.
👉 https://healthonthestreets.org.au/winter-appeal
2. Donate Gift Cards
Supermarket gift cards empower our clients to choose the items they most need — from food to personal care products. A small gesture can offer a sense of autonomy and relief.
👉 https://healthonthestreets.org.au/winter-appeal
3. Provide Essential Winter Items
We’re collecting physical donations of urgently needed items, including:
- Winter & Wet Weather Gear: Jackets, coats, gloves, beanies, socks, raincoats, gumboots, sneakers, hand warmers, umbrellas, thermal wear
- Sleeping Bags & Blankets
- Non-Perishable Food: Soups, canned goods, oats, noodles, rice, muesli bars, long-life milk
- Toiletries: Shampoo, soap, deodorant, sanitary items
- Opal Cards
Donations can be delivered to: Suite 3/3 Bounty Close, Tuggerah NSW 2259
By: Friday, 27 June
A full list of most-needed items can be found on our Winter Wishlist:
👉 https://healthonthestreets.org.au/winter-appeal