Gifts of Love: Charity Gifts for Giving with Purpose

Gifts of Love are practical gifts like a goat, school kit, protective shoes or vocational training that have a life-changing impact. Many people affected by leprosy and disability live in poor, remote areas where a little help goes a long way.

Fully tax-deductible, your Gift of Love brings hope and lasting change to those who need it most.

How does this work?

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When you buy a Gift of Love from The Leprosy Mission Australia, you’ll receive a card representing the aid given. You can keep it or give it to someone special. The card doesn’t show the gift’s price.

Who receives the gift?

When you buy a Gift of Love, you’re making a tax-deductible donation* to a Leprosy Mission project. Each dollar value represents the estimated cost of that part of the project. Your donation supports this area and other vital activities. Your Gift of Love helps people through projects in Timor-Leste, Thailand, India, Nigeria and Nepal. If a specific need becomes fully funded, your donation will go where it’s needed most.

*All Gifts of Love are tax deductible.

 

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Looking for charity gift ideas that mean more than another candle or gift voucher?

A Gift of Love does exactly that. Choose a goat, a school kit, a pair of protective shoes, or vocational training, and your gift becomes real, practical support for people affected by leprosy and disability living in some of the world’s most under-resourced communities.

It’s one of the simplest donation gifts Australian shoppers can give: a little help that goes a long way, for someone who needs it. Every Gift of Love is fully tax-deductible, so the impact goes further than a typical present.

How a Gift of Love Works

Charity gifts work a little differently from a regular present, so here’s exactly what happens when you choose one.

What you receive

You’ll get a beautifully designed card representing the gift you’ve given. Keep it for yourself as a reminder of the difference you’ve made, or pass it on to someone special in place of a traditional present. The card doesn’t show the price, so it works just as well for a birthday, a wedding, or Christmas as it does for a simple thank you.

Where your money goes

Your donation supports a Leprosy Mission project in places such as Timor-Leste, Indonesia, India, Nigeria, or Nepal. It provides practical aid to a person in need, whether that’s a goat to build a family’s income, shoes to prevent injury, or training that opens up a new trade opportunity. If a specific need is already fully funded, your gift goes to where it’s needed most, so nothing is ever wasted.

How Our Charity Gift Cards Work

If you’ve searched for charity gift cards in Australia, you’re probably picturing something you can actually hand over in person, rather than a code sent by email.

That’s exactly what a Gift of Love card is. Every donation comes with its own printed card explaining the gift, ready to give as-is or tuck inside a card of your own. If you’d prefer, you can also send it as an e-card via email.

These charity gift cards suit almost any occasion:

  • Birthdays
  • Mother’s and Father’s Days
  • Easter
  • A colleague’s farewell
  • Christmas gifts
  • A gift for the person who says they don’t need anything

Browse our full range of Gifts of Love cards to find a design and cause that suits the person you’re giving to.

More Ways to Give

A Gift of Love pairs beautifully with other charity gifts from The Leprosy Mission, especially if you’re building out a larger gift or shopping for a few people at once.

  • Shopping for someone with a strong faith? Our Christian gifts and faith-inspired collection makes a thoughtful pairing with a Gift of Love card.
  • Sending festive wishes? Our charity Christmas cards raise funds while spreading Christmas cheer, and pair naturally with a Gift of Love for a gift that gives twice.
  • Want to widen the search? Explore our fair trade products in Australia for handmade treasures with real impact, our kids’ gifts for the little givers in your life, or our gift sets for women for something a little more personal.

Why Choose a Gift of Love

Many of our shoppers choose Gifts of Love because they want their money to matter, not just look good under the tree.

If you’re stuck for charity gift ideas for someone who already has everything, a donation gift solves the problem instantly. Unlike many charity gifts on the market, a Gift of Love is specific: you’re not just donating to a cause; you’re funding a goat, a wheelchair, or a term of schooling for someone who needs exactly that.

It’s also an easy gift to give well. There’s no guessing sizes, styles, or whether they’ll like the colour. Every option comes with a clear description of what it provides, so you always know what your donation gift is actually doing.

Give a Gift That Changes a Life

Whether you’re buying for a birthday, Christmas, or simply because, a charity Gift of Love turns an ordinary purchase into something that lasts well beyond the wrapping paper. Every card represents real support: healthcare, clean water, education, or a fresh start for a family rebuilding their future.

Browse our full range of Gifts of Love today, and give a charity gift that brings hope and lasting change to the people who need it most.

With every purchase, you help!

Cure & Care for people affected by leprosy & disability

Supporting those impacted by leprosy and poverty.

Provide livelihoods for artisans facing poverty

Support sustainable products & practices

Support Australian suppliers & local businesses

Support Fair Trade & Anti-slavery initiatives