For many people Christmas is a day filled with joy, family and good cheer but for others, it is the loneliest day of the year. 7NEWS
This year several have lost children to suicide in the past year.
“So they’re filling that hole in their heart by loving others who don’t have access to mums and dads and family.It’s beautiful - it kind of makes me bawlSome 2000 people are expected to come through the doors of his foundation’s hub in Ashfield in Sydney’s inner west, where volunteers are handing out takeaway Christmas meals and gifts.
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus hand out gifts at the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation Christmas lunch in Ashfield, Sydney, Saturday, December 25, 2021. The Rev.Sacred Heart Mission in Melbourne has taken a similar approach, and will serve a takeaway Christmas roast and pudding for up to 500 people from its front courtyard at 87 Grey Street in St Kilda.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Aussie spirit’: PM’s Christmas messageHope and selflessness through difficult times are the prevailing themes in Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Christmas address.
Read more »
A quieter COVID Christmas? How to spend the day if you’re on your ownFor many families around Australia, rising COVID-19 cases may result in plans being cancelled or being forced to celebrate Christmas without loved ones this year, writes SamanthaSMorris
Read more »
'A real festive atmosphere': Charities rally to feed homeless, lonely this Christmas'For so many of our people we are their family, so we're still going to have a family Christmas this year and we are going to do it with more safety precautions than just about any other.'
Read more »
NSW COVID-19 outbreak dampens Christmas spiritThousands in NSW have woken to a lonely Christmas Day, with many in isolation or separated from family as COVID-19 cases skyrocket:
Read more »
What is open over Christmas and New Year’sChristmas is now just days away, meaning Aussies will be flooding to the shops to get last minute gifts and stock up on food and drinks.
Read more »
Aussie bolter handed Boxing Day debut as Cummins confirms two changesPat Cummins has confirmed he'll return on Boxing Day alongside a debutant for the Aussies 👀👀 STORY 👉
Read more »