School Savvy, Gold Coast

Centacare’s School Savvy initiative unites communities to give children the best start to their school year. By donating pre-loved uniforms, school supplies, or funds, we can help ease the financial burden on families and ensure children feel included, confident and ready to learn. In 2027, Centacare is bringing School Savvy to the Gold Coast, opening a pop-up shop stocked with affordable uniforms and essential school items – made possible through the generosity and support of the community.

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Located at
Upper Coomera Centre Hall
Address
90 Reserve Road
Upper Coomera QLD 4209

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Supporting families to get their kids back to school  

What is School Savvy? 

Centacare’s School Savvy initiative unites communities to give children the best start to their school year. By donating pre-loved uniforms, school supplies, or funds, we can help ease the financial burden on families and ensure children feel included, confident and ready to learn. In 2027, Centacare is bringing School Savvy to the Gold Coast, opening a pop-up shop stocked with affordable uniforms and essential school items – made possible through the generosity and support of the community.  

Ways to support School Savvy 

School Savvy relies on the generous support of local people, businesses and community groups to make a difference. Whether you donate school supplies, give your time, or offer financial support, you’re helping children start the school year with dignity and confidence. Every bit counts and your support goes a long way. 

DROP

preloved school uniforms or school supplies including stationery, school bags, water bottles and lunch boxes at one of the donation points listed below.

GIVE

a tax-deductible donation via the secure form below and we will use your donation to purchase school supplies to help children start the 2027 school year confidently.

SPONSOR

School Savvy as a business and demonstrate community leadership while supporting local families to get their kids back to school in 2027.

VOLUNTEER

your time to help us prepare, or support local families at the School Savvy pop-up shop in early January.

COLLECT CANS

turn your empty cans into school supplies for local kids, by using our code at Containers for Change Gold Coast: C11779319

FUNDRAISE

by getting your community together in fun and creative ways, reach out to us for ideas and inspiration to make a real difference for local families.

Why Support School Savvy?

Become a supporter  

School Savvy wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of local businesses and community organisations. If your organisation would like to help children in the Gold Coast area feel confident and prepared for school, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your details below and we’ll be in touch about how you can get involved. 

Meet our supporters

Your generous support will help children in the Gold Coast area to start their school year confidently. Donations go towards helping to ensure that children and families in the Gold Coast area are back-to-school ready and donations are tax-deductible.

Donation points 

Every donation of school supplies or pre-loved uniforms makes a big difference, supporting a child to start the school year with what they need. Donate at one of our local donation points.

 

Centacare Family & Relationship Services – 56 Davenport Street, Southport 

Upper Coomer Community Centre – 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera

St Mary’s Catholic Church – 185 Billinghurst Crest, Upper Coomera

Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre – Corner Lindfield Road and, Sir John Overall Dr, Helensvale

School Savvy Pop-up shop

The Gold Coast Pop-Up Shop will be held at the Upper Coomera Centre Hall, 90 Reserve Road, Upper Coomera QLD 4209, on Friday 15 January 2027, from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm.

Register for the pop-up shop 

We welcome all families to shop for affordable school essentials, available at gold coin donation prices. By telling us a little about your children, you’ll help us plan ahead and have the right items available to support local families. Please complete the simple form below to register your interest.