Help keep kids warm this winter with the MyState Foundation and Tassie Mums sleepwear donation drive
Winter in Tasmania is cold, with overnight temperatures falling to as low as 3°C or lower. For families facing housing stress or financial hardship, staying warm is a daily battle, that no child should ever have to face.
That’s why this June, MyState Foundation is teaming up with community partner Tassie Mums to launch Keep Kids Warm - a statewide clothing drive collecting winter evening essentials for children across Tasmania doing it tough.
“We see families every week living in caravans, sheds or temporary housing with no insulation or heating. For children in these situations, a warm jumper or PJ’s isn’t just comforting it’s essential.”
— Clair Harris, Founder, Tassie Mums
For the month of June, all MyState Bank branches will be donation drop off points running the Keep Kids Warm donation drive with our MyState Foundation partner Tassie Mums with donations of pre-loved, new or outgrown sleepwear, socks and undergarments in children sizes: 2 up to children’s size 16.
Tassie Mums most-needed items include:
| Item | Condition |
|---|---|
| PJ’s | Pre-loved and clean |
| Thermals and layers to sleep in | Pre-loved and clean |
| Underwear | Brand new accepted only |
| Dressing gowns | Pre-loved and clean |
| Socks | Brand new accepted only |
Donation drop off locations
This June, our MyState Bank branches across Tasmania will be accepting donations of the above mentioned items, with the aim to help kids keep warm this winter.
Donations go directly to families in need
Each donation is carefully sorted by Tassie Mums volunteers and passed on through their trusted network of social workers and frontline community organisations across Tasmania.
Tassie Mums is a volunteer-run charity and a proud MyState Foundation partner, who work year-round to get essential items into the hands of families who need them most.
Together for the better
Whether you’re decluttering or grabbing an extra pair of socks during your weekly shop, your donation can bring warmth and dignity to a child this winter.
The keep kids warm donation drive runs throughout June 2025
Learn more about Tassie Mums and the work they do by visiting tassiemums.org
