NSW Operation Christmas Child Processing Centre - 2025

Thank you for your interest in volunteering in our East Coast Processing Centre.  Every shoebox gift that is donated needs to be carefully inspected, and we couldn't do this part of the process without the help of volunteers like you.  You play a vital part in the journey of a shoebox to a child in need.

This year's Operation Christmas Child East Coast Processing Centre will be located at 28 Brookhollow Avenue, Norwest and will be open from Thursday 23rd October.

With close to 200,000 shoebox gifts expected to go through the East Coast Processing Centre we need many volunteers to assist with inspecting and preparing shoebox gifts to be sent to children overseas.  Will you join us?  

To reserve a spot for yourself and/or your group - click 'Get Tickets'.  

When you click 'Get Tickets' you will see current days and times of available sessions to choose from.  Additional sessions will be made available 2 weeks in advance of session times.  Please check back regularly to sign up for additional session times.

Once you have selected your session and completed your registration you will receive an email confirmation with your tickets attached.

Please note:  For safety reasons, all volunteers in our Processing Centres need to be high school age or older.  High school aged volunteers under the age of 18 must attend with a parent, guardian or supervisor.

For further information about volunteering in our Processing Centre please check out our Processing Centre FAQ's. 

If you have any further questions about volunteering in our East Coast Processing Centre or your ticket order, please contact occadmin@samaritanspurse.org.au or call us on 1300 884 468.

CAR PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Processing Centre Warehouse is located at 28 Brookhollow Ave, Norwest NSW 2153 View on Google Maps.

• We recommend using Norwest Metro Station, an easy 2 min walk to the Warehouse. 

• Limited car parking is available at 28 Brookhollow Ave, Norwest with some disability carparks reserved. When the carpark is full, a sign will be placed in the driveway. 

• Long term street car parking can be found behind 28 Brookhollow Ave, Norwest in Evesham Ct and Fairmont Ave. There is a a walkway at the cul-de sac of these streets that connects through Evesham Court Reserve to 28 Brookhollow Ave.

• Brookhollow Ave, Norwest has street parking with only a 2-hour limit.