School Savvy, Hervey Bay

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 Hervey Bay, opening a pop-up shop stocked with affordable uniforms and essential school items – made possible through the generosity and support of the community.

In the community

Located at: Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 22 Charles Street
Pialba QLD 4655

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Supporting families to get their kids back to school

What is School Savvy?

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, at Containers for Change.

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?

Meet our supporters

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 Hervey Bay 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.

Make a donation

Your generous support will help children in the Hervey Bay area to start their school year confidently. Donations go towards helping to ensure that children and families in the Hervey Bay 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 Administration Office – 5 Imelda Street Pialba

Collecting donations of lunch boxes, school bags, water bottles and preloved school uniforms.

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School – 33 Hughes Road Torquay, Hervey Bay.

Collecting donations of lunch boxes, school bags, stationary, water bottles and preloved school uniforms.

Xavier Catholic College, 1 Wide Bay Drive – Eli Waters, Hervey Bay.

Collecting donations of lunch boxes, school bags, water bottles, stationary, and preloved school uniforms.

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre – 22 Charles St Hervey Bay.