A registered charity on the Sunshine Coast.
Rhythm Initiative
Be part of the answer.
We serve families doing it tough across the Sunshine Coast. Volunteer, partner with us or give. Your next step starts here.
Serving since2012
Christmas 2025400+
Households received a Parcels of Peace hamper.
Children550+
Received a Christmas present last year.
Our 2026 goal500
Households. We can only get there together.
Four ways to make a difference.
Pick the one that fits you. Every role matters, from packing a box to sponsoring a street.
Volunteer with Parcels of Peace
Pack hampers, wrap gifts, drive a delivery run or help on wrap night. No experience needed.
Sign up to volunteer →Partner as a business, school or group
Run a collection, sponsor hampers or give gift cards. We will send you everything you need.
Become a partner →Give to families in need
Around $150 fills one Christmas hamper with pantry food and treats for a family.
Donate now →Serve at Rhythm Church
Welcome, kids, worship, café or production. There is a team for every gift.
Find your team →
Get involved
Tell us how you would like to help.
Choose a topic and add your details. Someone from our team will contact you within two working days.
Need a Christmas hamper?
Please apply directly on the Parcels of Peace site so we have everything we need. Registrations for 2026 close on Saturday 5 December. Priority goes to the 4551 postcode.
Apply for a hamperWant to talk first? Our office in Baringa is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 2pm. Contact us →
Practical hope, every week of the year.
Rhythm Initiative Limited is a registered charity with the ACNC. It is the community arm of Rhythm Church in Aura, led by Pastors Murray and Kathy Boyton.
- Parcels of Peace: Christmas hampers and gifts for families doing it tough.
- Rhythm Espresso: a 12-week job-ready program for people with additional needs.
- School breakfast club: weekly breakfast at Baringa State Secondary College.
- Community chaplaincy: shared meals and care for people in Aura.
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so."
Proverbs 3:27 (NKJV)
Questions people ask.
Still unsure? Send us a message and we will help.
Do I need to go to Rhythm Church to volunteer?
No. Anyone who wants to help their community is welcome. Many of our Parcels of Peace volunteers are from local schools, businesses and other churches.
What happens after I send the form?
Your details go straight to our team. We will call or email you within two working days to talk about next steps and the dates that suit you.
Do volunteers need a Blue Card?
Only for roles that involve working with children. Most Parcels of Peace roles, such as packing and delivery, do not need one.
How can my school or business get involved?
Send us a message with the form above. We will send you a collection pack, a shopping list and posters, and arrange a pick-up time.
Who can get a Christmas hamper?
Families and individuals doing it tough on the Sunshine Coast can apply on the Parcels of Peace website. Priority goes to the 4551 postcode, and registrations close on Saturday 5 December.