Some children live below the average income level throughout Australia and in dire need of necessary items such as clothing and school supplies. The majority of children living with their parents are in poverty without proper access to health and nutrition. Although the government contributes a significant amount of money in donations every year, residents can also ensure their part in charitable giving. A survey conducted in 2016 showed that more than eighty per cent of Australian adults gave a total of 12.5 billion dollars to charities. It comes as no surprise that life is always difficult for such kids living with no means or support, so donations to charities that take care of children should be a moral obligation for every Australian. Take a look at some of the best things everyone can donate to help those children in need: 

Jackets

Australia is no stranger to the cold, and many children don’t have the proper clothes even to keep them warm. Donate some of the old or worn-out jackets to those in need, and it shouldn’t be just for the winter. Raincoats and windproof jackets are also beneficial and will provide warmth to those who need them the most. 

Books

Many Australians don’t understand the significance of books for children who can’t procure them. Fairy Tales and short stories are often highly sought after by kids taken care of by charitable organisations. Donating books to schools and libraries underfunded will provide children with a means of learning and exploring the world through every page. 

School Supplies

Donating school or education supplies can help children who can’t afford basic utilities for learning. After all, no child should be barred from education just because they are poor. Education makes a lot of difference to a child’s world. So buy the necessary textbooks, pencils, scales and erasers and donate them to nearby charities and organisations. 

Volunteering

A great way to feel grateful and feel confident and positive is by helping the less fortunate. There’s a strong self-admiration people can feel when they help those who can’t pay the money back. So you can take some time off to volunteer in homeless shelters, retirement homes or kitchens that feed the homeless and the hungry. 

Blankets and Sleeping Bags

Everybody has always slept in comfortable beds and soft pillows and forgot how many still don’t have a roof over their heads. Buying some blankets or donating used ones and sleeping bags can help children get warm and peaceful shut-eye. 

Clothes

Donate used clothes and buy undergarments and socks for people who can’t buy them at their own expense. Statistically speaking, undergarments are the most required clothing items, followed by socks. It can go a long way for the less fortunate to have some decent clothing. 

Don’t forget to donate items based on the seasons and time of the year. For example, donate school supplies around the time where they are demanded or when schools open. Also, you can donate jackets and coats during winter times or around Christmas.

Donate food packets now and then and find time to volunteer for free in shelters or other places in need. Another best way but not as common to be considered a popular charity giving would be donating blood. Help out by visiting hospitals and registering for blood donation services, and people might just help out those at the brink of life and death. Gratitude is a reward that doesn’t require much effort from the individual but will mean the world to those in need.