The Great School Uniform Exchange is coming to Pakenham Marketplace, giving local families a simple way to support their community while preparing for the new school year.

Families are invited to donate three clean, pre-loved uniform items from participating local schools in exchange for a $20 centre gift card*, redeemable at selected back-to-school retailers:

• Strandbags
• The Reject Shop 
• Mr Minit               
• Sketchers             
• Big W   
• Platypus Stub Cuts             
• Dario & Co           
• Spendless Shoes
• Smiggle        
• Pakenham Lotto 
• Sportsco
• Specsavers

Donations can be dropped off at the collection stand located in front of Big W during campaign hours.

Donations will be accepted from the following schools: 

•    Pakenham Hills Primary School
•    Pakenham Lakeside Primary School
•    Kuyim Primary School
•    John Henry Primary School
•    Pakenham Springs Primary School
•    Pakenham Consolidated School
•    Pakenham Primary School
•    Officer Primary School
•    Beaconsfield Primary School
•    Nar Nar Goon Primary School

Eligible items include clean, wearable uniform pieces such as logoed shirts, dresses, tunics, skirts, shorts, pants, jumpers, jackets and sports uniforms. All items must be in good condition and suitable for reuse.

All uniforms collected through the campaign will be sorted by school and redistributed to local families through our community partner and participating schools, helping ensure support goes directly to those who need it most.

*Terms and Conditions Apply. Click here for details.