Christmas Lunch in the Park
Perth | 25 December 2025
Bringing hope, compassion, community and celebration to Perth’s most marginalised and disadvantaged people this Christmas.
Join us for the 2025 event at Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square, East Perth, as we celebrate the 50th annual Christmas Lunch in the Park event.
Please help up make a difference this Christmas
Donate a Plate
From just $35 you can give someone the joy of Christmas lunch shared in the company of others
DONATE A PLATE
Christmas Lunch in the Park by Mission Australia
Providing Perth’s most disadvantaged and in-need people a place to call home on Christmas Day, with a shared lunch, companionship, entertainment and access to community support services.
50
YEARS
Australia's longest running and largest community funded Christmas event designed specifically for those most in need.
73,450+
MEALS
Since the first event in 1975, more than 73,450 meals have been served to people most vulnerable and in need on Christmas Day.
1,400
CAREPACKS
Aim to be distributed at the event in 2025, with every adult attendee receiving a backpack containing essential personal resources.
300+
VOLUNTEERS
The event is supported by hundreds of volunteers who manage all aspects of the event including hosting on Christmas Day.
1,500+
ATTENDEES
More than 1,500 people are expected to attend in 2024. For many, without the event, they simply would not be able to celebrate Christmas.
How can you help?
The event relies on the generosity of the Perth community, so please help us by donating today.
Through your support, we can work to ensure no one is alone on Christmas Day.
Make a difference by donating, volunteering or partnering with us as a corporate sponsor.
DONATE
Help bring hope, compassion and celebration to someone in need this Christmas and beyond by making a donation.
VOLUNTEER
The event relies on a team of over 300 volunteers to make it happen. Register your details to be kept up to date about volunteering at this year's event.
SPONSORSHIP
Provide support through sponsorship to enable us deliver the event and change Christmas for some of Perth's most vulnerable community members.