Gifts for the children

Children aged 7 to 14 can take gifts home from our High Five Shop as a reward for actively participating in the Stewart House Program

During their stay, children take part in a rewards program where they earn High Five Dollars for upholding the three core values of Stewart House:

  • Being kind and fair
  • Being safe
  • Having a go

These “dollars” can then be spent in the High Five Shop, which is stocked with brand-new, age-appropriate toys and gifts. Children redeem their dollars on the day before departure; it’s always an exciting moment!

Children celebrating a birthday while at Stewart House also get to take home a special gift from a range of new items. It’s a real highlight of their stay.

How you can get involved

This fun and positive part of the program wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of schools, individuals, clubs and organisations who run Gift Drives throughout the year to help us replenish our stock.

If you or your organisation would like to donate end-of-line stock or suitable gifts, please contact our office to start the conversation. Your support helps us put big smiles on children’s faces – we’d love to hear from you!

We’re often short of gifts for older children (ages 12–14). Here are some popular suggestions:

NRL Team Footballs

Handballs (like those from Rebel Sports)

Basketballs

Rubix Cubes

LEGO (for teenagers)

Gaming Headphones (Big W and no-name brands with microphone to speak into)

Skateboard Protective Gear (elbow pads, knee pads)

Portable Speakers (Big W sell them from around $13!)

Diffusers and Essential Oils

Sensory Toys (like squishy balls - Kmart and Big W have sensory tubs)

Hair Accessories for Girls (scrunchies, pins elastics, clips, etc.)

Jewellery (inexpensive costume jewellery and fun jewellery)

Sunglasses (inexpensive fashion sunglasses from Kmart, Big W, Target)

Makeup, Face Masks, Lip Gloss

Slime

Perfume and Body Sprays for Girls/Aftershave like Lynx for Boys

Mini Torches

Nail Polish & Emery Boards

Blootooth-Enabled Headphones (inexpensive brands from Big W, Kmart and Target)

New Balance and Nike Socks for Boys and Girls

Boogie Boards

Surf-Brand Attire (hats, T-shirts, backpacks etc.)

Boardgames and Card Games