Make Something Meaningful
Handmade with Heart, Given with Hope
When a child enters foster or kinship care, they often arrive with little to call their own. A handmade teddy or blanket can offer more than warmth, it provides a sense of security and belonging. These items become cherished possessions, reminding a child that someone cares.
Why Handmade Matters
Handmade items carry a personal touch that mass-produced goods can’t replicate. A soft toy or cozy blanket, crafted with care, can be a source of comfort during a challenging time. For a child in care, owning something made just for them can help restore a sense of dignity and self-worth.
Your crafting skills can make a real difference. We’re always looking for:
Teddies and soft toys – Safe, cuddly companions that offer comfort
Blankets and wraps – Baby-size or child-size, warm and machine washable
Beanies and hats – For all ages, especially helpful in colder months
Baby booties and mittens – Soft and warm for little feet and hands
Handmade Teddies
For a child entering care, a teddy isn’t just a toy, it’s a friend, a comfort, and sometimes the first thing that truly belongs to them. In the midst of uncertainty, a soft, hand-knitted teddy can bring warmth, reassurance, and a sense of security that they can carry with them wherever they go.
That’s where you come in. Whether you love to knit, crochet, or sew, your creativity has the power to make a real difference.
Bright colours, soft yarns, quirky patterns, each teddy is as unique as the child who receives it. It doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs to be made with love.
So pick up your needles, dig into your wool basket, and have some fun. Because when you make a teddy, you’re not just crafting something cute, you’re creating a companion, a keepsake, and a moment of comfort a child can hold onto.
Handmade Blankets
A blanket might seem like a simple gift, but for a child in care, it can mean the world. It’s warmth on a cold night. It’s comfort in a new place. Most of all, it’s something they can call their own.
Every blanket donated to A Better Life For Foster Kids is lovingly added to a Crisis Case or gifted directly to a child in need. These handmade pieces become part of their daily life, something familiar they can wrap around themselves when the world feels unfamiliar.
Whether you knit, crochet, or sew, your creativity and care are felt in every stitch. Go bold with colour, keep it classic, or add a little texture; the choice is yours. What matters most is that it’s made with love. Your blanket won’t just keep a child warm, it will help them feel safe, valued, and seen.
Once your beautiful handmade items are ready, you can choose the option that suits you best:
Send Love, Drop Love
How to Send or Drop Off Your Creations
Post Your Items
You’re welcome to post your teddies, blankets or clothing to:
A Better Life For Foster Kids
PO Box 1138
Sale, VIC 3850
Please include your name and contact details, we’d love to thank you!
Drop Off in Person
If you’re local to Gippsland, you can drop your items off at:
Sale Memorial Hall
Corner of Macalister & York Street, Sale, VIC
We’re there regularly sorting and packing Crisis Cases, so feel free to pop by and say hello!
If you have a large number of items or need help organising a delivery, please get in touch with us, we’re happy to help!
Handmade Donations Drop-Off Form
Your beautiful handmade items will bring warmth, comfort, and care to children in foster and kinship care. Please complete this form and include it with your donation.
Contact Info
Address
PO BOX 1138, Sale Victoria 3850
Contact
(+61) 0412 154 424
heather@abetterlifeforfosterkids.org.au
Become A Volunteer
If you’d like to lend a hand whether you’re handy with a sewing machine, available to drive, passionate about fundraising, or just keen to help, we’d love to hear from you.