Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today officially launched his annual Christmas Toy Drive with the festive season fast approaching.

Mr Ward said the beneficiary this year would be the Albion Park Youth & Community Care Inc. located in Russell Street, Albion Park, which supports so many local families and young people in need in the lead up to Christmas.

“Christmas is a time of celebration and relaxing with our loved ones. Sadly, there are still some local children and young people facing disadvantage at this special time of year,” he said.

“For the past 10 years, my annual Christmas Toy Drive has always been about bringing people together regardless of their postcode to help spread some Christmas joy to hundreds of disadvantaged children and young people across our region.

“Over the past several years, the Kiama electorate office has been overwhelmed by the generosity of local residents and small businesses who have kindly donated a wide variety of toys and gifts, and I really hope that it can continue this Christmas.

“New and unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Kiama electorate office 102 Terralong Street, Kiama, between now and up until 5pm on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

“Let’s keep the Christmas spirit of giving alive and come together to help spread some festive joy to those who need it most this Christmas,” Mr Ward concluded.