When registering, please fill in the CONTACT form ASAP and tell us what you want to give away or any activities proposed for Saturday, 25/11/2023. The sooner we get this information the better as we can create a custom event for you, with your specific details, which will help you promote it in advance via this site. Your event, from this site, may also be shared across your social media feeds. Each event has an RSVP button; this is so that you can get a rough idea of how many people might come, and thereby assess your marketing efforts. Every event can be edited- so should you be unable to offer an activity you'd hoped to have- or didn't get certain items you'd hoped to give away, your event can be edited right up to the day before!

🚫 Things like underwear, bathing suits, socks, and bras shouldn’t be included once they’ve been used. If they’re new, they should have the original tag or another indication that they’ve never been worn. Any other goods which are broken or damaged. Food items which are past their ‘use by’ date.

💒 You can begin collecting items as early as you can accommodate them. For most churches, we recommend collecting about two weeks before the event as not to interfere with regular church programs. You will need a team to go through all the donations to ensure they’re appropriate to give away.

♻️ There are several places to give away what is left: The Salvation Army, Bibles for Missions, and any of your local second-hand stores or non-profit organisations that accept the type of items you have. Garbage and e-waste will also need to be disposed of appropriately. It is suggested that leftover clothing/shoes/small items be brought to Mission thrift, St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army thrift stores, or suitable ministries in your area. Leftover computer/electronics should be brought to local businesses that accept for disposal or refurbishing. A team member should take a little time to determine where these businesses are in your local area before the big day, and have someone designated to transport these items.

🛍️ It's not encouraged, as most people will only take as much as they can carry, or as much as will fit into their car.

🚚 It will come from anywhere and everywhere! The easiest place to start will be to ask your congregation and have them ask their friends and neighbours.

🤔 That is up to you to decide. Ideas include, but are not limited to: free household items give away free clothing give away (getting pre-loved clothing ready to give away is very labour intensive !) free delivery for large items free fun/carnival day free BBQ free morning tea table of baked goods free car wash or oil changes free outdoor concert free haircuts, face painting or a simple manicure free basic bike repairs free bagged lunches free breakfast free balloons for the kids free flowers free firewood and kindling bundles free shoe shining free book give away- be mindful of content. free prayer booth, Bibles or church tours. free button sewing or basic mending free movie in the park- popcorn with compliments! free beach town and sand toys for the kids free draws for special things like a hamper or tickets to a game, or event free pony tides or animal petting ‘farmyard'

💵 With 2023 being the inaugural year for Australia, we have left the church registration fee optional. If your church does decide, however, that you wish to make a financial contribution, there is currently no set amount. Your church can participate for no charge this year, or make whatever donation the church feels you can afford. A small number of churches may be unable to afford a registration donation so we try to facilitate their partnership instead.

☔️ The Big Give happens, come rain or shine! We recommend that every event plan includes an alternate 'rain location' incase of inclement weather…

🕍 While you are welcome to have some free resources about your church or ministry programs if anyone asks, please be mindful that the goal of the day is not to convince people to attend your church or programs.

🎚️ The Bible tells us that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Your church will be part of meeting some very practical needs in your neighbourhood, and people may ask you to explain why you would hold this type of event. You will also be symbolically joining with other churches and ministries in your city and across the country in a radical act of unity and love.

💰 As with any ministry, The Big Give Australia cannot exist without some funding. Registration is our only method of being able to pay for expenses which include communication updates to the website, event banners, promo videos, resource updates, travel and promotional material. We also pay administration fees for website hosting and improvements while providing human resources to handle important communication with our church partners.

🌅 Yes, but only if asked by an event attendee. Some churches will choose to have a prayer tent or station as a way of opening that conversation.

🚛 If possible, it would be great to have volunteers with vans or trucks to help transport larger items to people’s homes.

💒 That depends on what you decide to plan for the day, and what items and service your volunteers are able to donate.

🔑 It will take one key person who can gather a volunteer team- dependent on the size of the event you all envisage.

🕰️ We can help you get started as soon as you sign up. Ideally, churches will sign up as soon as possible since there are some aspects of the event that can benefit from additional lead time.

👥 Of course! Our team will provide you with the resources and support to make your event a success. We’re here to help with planning, to foster the sharing of ideas between churches and to supply compelling advertising videos and materials. You can also download our branded templates here to grow awareness of the Big Give day at your church, in your specific community.

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