Thoughtful Christmas Gifts For Every Moment
Christmas gifting does not always call for champagne, celebration and festive treats. Sometimes the most meaningful present is one that quietly says, “I am thinking of you.”
Our Christmas care packages bring together useful comforts, Australian-made products, keepsakes, self-care essentials, tea, treats and activities chosen to suit the recipient and what they are experiencing. Each gift is carefully packed in a white gift box and ribbon, with no invoice included and the option to add your own personal message.
Whether you are sending support across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or a regional community, we will help your hug in a box reach them beautifully.
To help your thoughtful gift arrive with time to spare, we recommend ordering early. Visit our Christmas Delivery & Dispatch Information for Christmas sending guidance and our Christmas and New Year dispatch dates.
Christmas Care Packages for Women, Men and Children
Our collection includes Christmas care packages for women, thoughtful hampers for men and comforting activity gifts for children. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all festive products, the range allows you to choose a gift that suits the recipient’s circumstances, interests and needs.
For someone resting at home, a heat pillow, tea and cosy socks can create a comforting ritual. A journal, colouring book or puzzle book offers a gentle screen-free activity. Memorial ornaments and sentiment blocks provide a lasting expression of remembrance, while child-friendly boxes combine reassurance with activities for hospital stays or quiet days at home.
Many products are Australian made or sourced from Australian small businesses, helping your gift feel personal, considered and closer to home.
Proudly Australian Made & Owned
Thoughtful gifts. Real People. A family business, sending hugs across Australia and around the world.
Christmas Delivery Information
We offer express delivery Australia-wide, with same-day dispatch for orders placed before 12 noon (AEST).
A Little Christmas Care, Chosen by You
Why Choose Sending Hugs?
Created for care, not just celebration: Our speciality is meaningful gifting for illness, loss, recovery, wellbeing and difficult life moments.
Australian family owned: Sending Hugs was founded from personal experience of loss and a desire to help people show care when words are difficult.
Express delivery Australia-wide: We use Australia Post Express, with delivery generally taking 1–4 business days nationally.
Same-day dispatch: Orders received before 12 noon on business days are dispatched the same day, subject to seasonal notices and public holidays.
Free Express delivery over $140: Orders under $140 attract a flat $12.95 Express delivery rate to one Australian address.
Personal messages included: Add your message with your chosen care package and we will include it with the gift. No invoice or price information is placed in the box.
Beautifully presented: Each hamper is carefully arranged in a clean white gift box with satin ribbon so it arrives ready to give.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Christmas care package is a thoughtful gift designed to offer comfort, encouragement or practical support during the festive season. It may include self-care products, tea, treats, cosy accessories, activities, books or a meaningful keepsake selected for the recipient’s circumstances.
They are especially suitable for someone who is unwell, grieving, recovering from surgery, spending Christmas in hospital, adjusting to life with a new baby, living alone or separated from loved ones. They can also be sent as a thoughtful Christmas gift to anyone who deserves rest and care.
Yes. A sensitive sympathy gift can acknowledge that Christmas may be difficult after a bereavement. Memorial ornaments, candles, comforting books and understated keepsakes are often more appropriate than overtly festive products.
Choose compact, practical items that are easy to use in a hospital room, such as puzzle books, colouring activities, cosy socks, a mug, individually packaged treats or a small comfort item. Avoid bulky products and check dietary or fragrance sensitivities where possible.
Yes. Sending Hugs uses Australia Post Express to deliver throughout Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and regional communities.
Yes. Customers in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries can order through our Australian website. We pack and dispatch the gift locally to the recipient’s Australian address, so international postage and customs clearance are not required.
Yes. Enter your message during checkout and it will be included with the gift. No invoice or pricing information is placed inside the box.
Orders received before 12 noon on business days are normally dispatched the same day. Public holidays, seasonal closures or peak-period arrangements will be shown on the website when they apply.
Australia Post Express delivery generally takes 1–4 business days. Remote destinations and internal delivery processes at hospitals or aged-care facilities may require additional time
Yes. Use the Create Your Own Gift Box collection to select products suited to the recipient, adding each choice to the cart as you build their personalised gift.