Hope In A Suitcase-Victoria

Hope In A Suitcase-Victoria Hope In A Suitcase aims to ensure every child entering out-of-home care receives a suitcase of their own belongings.

We aim to empower these young children by planting a seed of self-worth, love, and hope. Collections locations in Victoria are as follows:

Beds 4 Backs: 3/355 Somerville Road, Yarraville 3013. Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre: 1 Reynolds Parade, Smythes Creek 3351. Dandelionhaze: 10 Callistemon Drive, Hoppers Crossing 3029. Dominator: 3/29 Hanrahan Street, Thomastown 3074. Elaine Farm Supplies

5264 Midland Highway,
Elaine 3334. Goodstart Early Learning collection locations available at below listed centres:

*Hoppers Crossing: 350 Heaths road

*Melbourne: level 1, 211 Latrobe street

*Melbourne Flinders Street: 276 Flinders street

*Flemington: 442 Racecourse road

*Sydenham: 60 community hub

*Kealba: 29a Driscolls road

*Moonee Ponds: 84 Holmes road

*Derrimut: 6a Chartwell crescent

*Tarneit: 17 David John drive

*Werribee: 39-41 Duncans road

*Hoppers Crossing: 8-14 Deloraine drive

*Clifton Hill: 101 Heildelberg road

*Torquay: 86 Beach road

*Point Cook: 71 The Strand

*Clayton: 42 Prince Charles street

Hawthorn Football Club
Bunjil Bagora (Waverley Park)
3/2 Stadium circuit,
Mulgrave 3170

Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre: 52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully 3550. Lutheran Church
646 Burwood Hwy, Knoxfield 3180
Hours available: Thursdays 9am- noon
Sundays 10am- 1pm, every 4th Sunday 5pm-7pm. Lutheran Church
57 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood 3134
Hours available: Tuesdays 9am- noon
(Donations to house on site)

MVMNT LMTD: 905C La Trobe Street, Delacombe 3356

Nido Early School
44/46 Buckingham street,
Lara 3212

Simply magical celebrations: 2/22 Selkirk Drive, Wendouree 3355

The Playground Gym: 905A Latrobe Street, Delacombe 3356. Professional Real Estate Lilydale: 111-113 Main Street, Lilydale 3116. Shazza’s Fruit and Veggies: 3/9 Burns Street, Bannockburn 3331. St Agnes Anglican Church
35 Arkaringa crescent, Black Rock 3193. Hours available: Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm


YPA Property Agents: 1 Werribee Street,
Werribee 3030.

There is so much need, but we are pleased to be able to provide and bring some joy to our precious children entering out...
03/06/2026

There is so much need, but we are pleased to be able to provide and bring some joy to our precious children entering out of home care. Every child matters, we see you and we care🫶🏼
Another mix of 51 suitcases and duffle bags went out to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Dandenong yesterday.
Great work team; volunteers, supporters and donors.
Remember without you all none of this would be possible
Thank you 💖

Reaching more vulnerable children, entering out of home care with 34 suitcases going out to Department of Families, Fair...
27/05/2026

Reaching more vulnerable children, entering out of home care with 34 suitcases going out to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Shepparton today. Receiving one of our suitcases, not only provides these precious children with essential needed items, but also sends an empowering message of love, hope and self worth.
Planting a seed for a more positive future.
Great work team 🫶🏼

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19/05/2026

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The biggest THANK YOU to every one of our amazing supporters and donors 🤩646 suitcases delivered so far this year throug...
15/05/2026

The biggest THANK YOU to every one of our amazing supporters and donors 🤩
646 suitcases delivered so far this year throughout Victoria. Only made possible by your donations, Absolutely incredible 🎉.
That is 646 children’s lives we have made a difference to 😍
We love that we are able to bring some joy, during what can be a traumatic and difficult time in these young people’s lives and we acknowledge and give thanks for the kindness and generosity of our community.
Quite simply, we could not possibly do any of it without you 🫶🏼
Our dedicated volunteers are incredible, amazing and kind humans and so are each and every one of you.
A sincere THANK YOU
from our HIASC team, for helping make an empowering difference, to the lives of children entering out of home care 💖💖💖💖
Every child deserves to feel seen, worthy and cared for,
Because of you they can 💐

15/05/2026

A single act of kindness can completely alter a person’s life, along with feeling worthy and seen can provide the hope needed for a better future.

Just 7 years old.
Sitting curled up on a chair in a building filled with office desks and chairs.
Strangers from one end to the other.
Waiting, not knowing.
Not knowing where she would be living, who would be feeding her, or who would keep her safe. Unsure where any of her, very minimal, items she owns are. Still in the same clothes from the day before.

Thankfully in this moment we were able to provide a suitcase of hope to this young person. The caseworker said the little girl instantly cuddled her soft toy and she saw a slight smile and sense of relief. Apparently she couldnt look through the clothes quick enough, the worker could tell she really wanted to put them on so gently offered to show her where the bathroom was to get changed if she wanted. The difference a new set of clothes made for this little girl was huge. She then sat busy playing with all the items whilst the caseworkers were able to continue finding a home for her. She quitely said, "Thank you" and added "it was the best present she had ever been given".
Of course she was still traumatised, scared, sad, and full of emotions. But, in that moment we were able to bring light amongst the darkness and in a small way remind her that people see her, she is loved, and she is worthy. I hope she carrys that message with her, deep within her heart.

This year more than ever we need more support so we can continue to meet the need out there. Every donation is appreciated and makes a difference. Wether it be an item donated or financial support, YOU CAN BE APART OF THE DIFFERENCE for these vulnerable children.

https://www.hiasc.org.au/donate-now/





Our incredible volunteers have packed and delivered a mix of 34 suitcases and duffles today to Wangaratta Department of ...
15/05/2026

Our incredible volunteers have packed and delivered a mix of 34 suitcases and duffles today to Wangaratta Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC
And another 29 suitcases delivered to Bendigo .
Empowering our worthy children entering out of home care.
That is an incredible 646 suitcases already distributed so far this year and we still have more orders to fill.
If you are in a position to be able to help with donations, we would be extremely grateful for your support and kindness in helping make a difference to the lives of these precious children.
“Big or small, we are thankful for you all”. 💖

To our valued supporters and followers, are you able to provide assistance?🫶🏼
15/05/2026

To our valued supporters and followers, are you able to provide assistance?🫶🏼

Our amazing Victorian volunteers have been busy 🙌🏻A mix of 53 suitcases and duffles collected from the packing hub today...
04/05/2026

Our amazing Victorian volunteers have been busy 🙌🏻
A mix of 53 suitcases and duffles collected from the packing hub today by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Inner East Boxhill.
Together we are making a difference to the lives of our precious children entering out of home care.
Keep up the great work 💖

We are very pleased to have so many more child protection services ordering our suitcases to provide for our worthy chil...
27/04/2026

We are very pleased to have so many more child protection services ordering our suitcases to provide for our worthy children entering out of home care.
A mix of 54 suitcases and duffles went out to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Frankston today.
Such an incredible job our amazing volunteers are doing and a very big thank you to all of our supporters and donors, without you, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do 🫶🏼

A mix of 20 suitcases and duffles were delivered to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Warragul on Frida...
26/04/2026

A mix of 20 suitcases and duffles were delivered to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Warragul on Friday.
Sending a positive message to our vulnerable children entering out of home care, that they are worthy, they matter and they are cared about by their community.
Keep up the great work. One suitcase at a time WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE 🙌🏻

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