Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal

For nearly four decades, the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal and The Salvation Army have stood side by side, supporting those in need at Christmas and beyond.

Join the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal

Now in its 39th year, the Appeal has brought joy to countless lives during Christmas, delivering gifts and joy to Australians facing hardship, crisis, and ongoing cost of living pressures.

This Christmas, we invite you to once again to be hope to people in need. Whether it’s a new gift placed under the Wishing Tree at your local Kmart or K hub, or a monetary contribution made in-store or online — your kindness means you are the hope people need this Christmas.

Thanks to the incredible support of Kmart Group, Kmart Group suppliers and Kmart’s generous customers, we can help make a difference in the lives of Australians at Christmas and beyond.

Making everyday living brighter is at the heart of the Kmart brand.

We are incredibly proud to have partnered with The Salvation Army across Australia and New Zealand for nearly four decades to help make a meaningful difference to families that are in need at this time of year.

The Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal is Australia’s largest and longest-running gift collection drive, and it continues to unite our community every year. I want to acknowledge and thank all our team members whose dedication ensures that families doing it tough can experience the joy and dignity they deserve at Christmas.

For 39 years, The Wishing Tree Appeal has helped countless Australians celebrate Christmas, regardless of their circumstances. We’re so grateful that the Appeal has become a tradition at Christmas time, with so many Australians choosing to give back and support others through the Wishing Tree Appeal. Together, we’re making Christmas a little brighter.

Aleks Spaseska

Managing Director at Kmart Group

Want to get involved?

Here’s how you can be part of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal:

Pick a practical gift

Pick a gift and drop off under the Kmart wishing tree at your local Kmart or K hub. See suggested gifts below.

Monetary contributions

Donate online or in-store at any Kmart between Monday 10 November and Tuesday 24 December 2026.

Donate to the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal

Suggested gifts include books, school supplies, headphones, everyday essentials (e.g. socks, bed linen, bath towels etc.) or gift cards.