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School Savvy

What is School Savvy NQ? 

School Savvy NQ is an annual back to school resources initiative aimed at children and families who are in need of assistance.

Pre-loved uniforms and basic stationery supplies are made available to purchase at a pop up store located within the region. These items are provided at very little cost, with prices generally ranging between one to five dollars. All funds raised go back into the program to purchase more school supplies that are needed. A pop up shop or pop up event will happens in January each year in Townsville, Burdekin, Cloncurry and Mount Isa.

Some of the things you can do to support School Savvy NQ

First of all, we would LOVE for you to like and share our Facebook updates!
The more community members that share information about School Savvy the more families we can reach.

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Donate pre-loved uniforms

You can get involved by donating any pre-loved and new uniforms and school supplies that are in good condition to any one of several donation locations including Centacare NQ, during business hours or at your local Vinnies shop in the specially marked School Savvy bins located instore.

Donating Money

Donations of cash can be received at the Centacare NQ office on 410 Ross River Road or you can make a donation pledge at the bottom of this page. All $ donations will go towards the purchase of new supplies or uniforms for those most in need. As we rely on uniform donations sometimes our most sought after school uniforms are limited in stock.

Volunteering with School Savvy

We are always looking for volunteers at Centacare NQ. Working with the School Savvy NQ team allows you to volunteer your time for a great community cause and also gain some experience working in a retail environment.

Please call for more information: 1300 672 273

Business Partnership & Sponsorship 

Would you like to support School Savvy NQ as a business? Or can you donate services or items suitable for back-to-school such as haircuts, fruit, lunchboxes, shoes or even school bags? Contact Steve to request a partnership proposal or chat about how your business could collaborate with us to support School Savvy NQ in 2022/23.

Email centacarenq@centacarenq.org.au or call us on 1300 672 273


Collect cans throughout the year 

Turn your empties into school supplies for local kids, by using our code at a Containers for Change site near you.
Scheme ID: C10285779

UNIFORM DONATION LOCATIONS

Townsville

School Savvy NQ branded donation bins are currently located inside the following venues. Please check in with each location as opening times may vary.

Centacare NQ
410 Ross River Road, Cranbrook, QLD 4814

Vinnies Belgian Gardens
Cnr Bundock St and Heatley Parade, Belgian Gardens QLD 4810

Vinnies Donation Hub - NEW
3 Woodman Ct, West End, QLD 4810

Vinnies Deeragun
Shop 3, 12 Deeragun Road, Deeragun QLD 4818

Vinnies Flinders Street
277 Flinders Street, Townsville QLD 4810

Vinnies Garbutt
Shop 2, 38 Pilkington Street, Garbutt QLD

Vinnies Hermit Park
221 Charters Towers Road , Hermit Park QLD 4812

Vinnies Kirwan
Shop 1, 375 Charles St, Kirwan QLD 4817

Burdekin

School Savvy NQ branded donation bins can be found inside the following venues.

Vinnies Ayr 
83 Queen Street, Ayr QLD 4807

Queensland Country Bank
186 Queen Street, Ayr QLD 4807

Cloncurry

School Savvy NQ branded donation bins can now be found inside the following venues.

Cloncurry Neighbourhood Centre
57 Sheaffe Street, Cloncurry QLD 4824

Vinnies Cloncurry
44 Ramsey Street, Cloncurry QLD 4824

Mount Isa

School Savvy NQ branded donation bins are located inside the following venues.

Centacare NQ 
80 Short Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

Centacare NQ
5 Miles Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825
(Donate at reception desk)

Vinnies Mount Isa
10 Miles Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825

POP-UP SHOP LOCATIONS

Townsville

Dates: 9 - 20 January 2023
Days: Monday - Friday
Times: 10am - 2pm
Location: Centacare NQ, 410 Ross River Road, Cranbrook

After Hours Pop-Up
Dates: Tuesday 10 & Tuesday 17
Times: 4pm - 7pm
Location: Centacare NQ, 410 Ross River Road, Cranbrook

Burdekin

Stay tuned for 19 January 2023

Location : Vinnies 83 Queen Street, Ayr Queensland 4807 

Time: 10am - 2pm

Cloncurry

DATE: 20 January 2023

TIMES:
Session 1: Prep - Year 5 (9am - 1pm)
Session 2: Year 6 - Year 12 (1pm - 5pm)

WHERE: Cloncurry Neighbourhood Centre, 57 Sheaffe St, Cloncurry

Please come to the Neighbourhood Centre or contact Jo Moore on 1300 672 273 or jmoore@centacarenq.org.au to register your child’s details.

Mount Isa

DATE: 19 January 2023

TIME: 10am - 2pm

WHERE: Centacare NQ Office, 80 Short Street, Mount Isa

School Savvy NQ made possible with support from our partners:

22/23 SUPPORTERS

Thank you for your support

Donations of cash can be received at Centacare NQ, 410 Ross River Road or you can make a donation pledge at the bottom of this page.

All $ donations will go towards the purchase of new supplies to be donated to the pop-up shops.

You can specify which School Savvy NQ location (Townsville, Burdekin, Cloncurry, Mount Isa) you would like to support or if not indicated, the funds will go to where they are needed most.

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(No money will be taken online)
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Centacare NQ Services Guide

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