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Christmas is a time for giving — but it’s also a time of too.
much. stuff.
It’s no wonder many of us are trying to shop more consciously. Sure, you can go the donation route, but if you’re looking for presents that do good and are good fun to unwrap, we’ve got you.
Here are 12 of the best ethical gifts for Christmas 2025
Two Good Co | Sweet Memories Cookbooks
$75
Budding bakers will appreciate Sweet Memories, a four-part cookbook collection from Two Good Co. Play your cards right and you’ll be repaid in Katherine Sabbath’s Nutella Thumbprint Cookies, especially if you gift a Dinosaur Designs cake stand with it. 50% of profits are reinvested into empowering women living in crisis through paid work placement and food donations to shelters. Win-win-win.
Empower women living in crisis
Studio A | Handwoven Clutch Bag
The handwoven clutches by Damian Showyin (pictured right) come in a range of bold, joyful colours guaranteed to spark the question, “Where did you get that?”
The answer: a Sydney-based social enterprise for professional artists with intellectual disability. Founded in 2016, Studio A provides practical support, a platform to showcase diverse talents and the backing to build $110
Support
artists with intellectual
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+ Food For Everyone | Ken Done x Josh Niland
Food For Everyone’s buzzy posters don’t just look good — for every recipe-turned-artwork sold, 10 meals are donated to SecondBite, a charity that rescues surplus food. There’s plenty to choose from (we’re partial to the Ken Done x Josh Niland collab), and each one is printed on recycled coffee cups.
Feed Australianshungry
$110
APYACC | Rachael Stevens ceramic
$300
APY Art Centre Collective represents more than 500 Aboriginal artists working at Indigenous-owned and governed art centres across the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, regional South Australia and Adelaide. The online store is packed with one-of-a-kind finds – from paintings and punu (traditional wood carvings) to Rachael Stevens’ striking ceramics and Secret Santa–friendly notebooks. You can also catch the latest exhibitions at galleries in Melbourne and Adelaide, or at the new Redfern space in Sydney.
WAGEC | Dancers Uprising Tea Towel
The Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre has teamed up with some of Australia’s brightest illustrators on a limited-edition run of T-shirts, totes, notebooks and more, with proceeds supporting those experiencing family violence and homelessness. Among the highlights: Hobart artist Zoe Lovell’s Matisse-inspired tea towel, which will lend a designy touch to any kitchen. $30
Support women and children experiencing family violence and homelessness
HoMie’s fashion-forward streetwear supports young people affected by homelessness and hardship — not just with gifted clothing, but also through retail education, paid work experience, roles in their Melbourne stores and an alumni job club. On-trend and deeply practical, the forest green logo cap is a no-brainer.
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HoMie | Monogram Dad Cap 2.0 $35 BUY IT
Support young people affected by homelessness
When in doubt, go for feel-good teas. MOOD’s five-box set has something for everyone — from award-winning English Breakfast to a calming passionflower blend — and all profits go to supporting youth mental health. Since 2021, the social enterprise has helped 9,147 young people across Australia through programs with charity partners like batyr and BackTrack.
Support youth mental health
Clothing The Gaps | Kids Bunjil Icon Tee $45
Clothing The Gaps is a social enterprise and B Corp that celebrates Aboriginal culture through graphic t-shirts, purpose pins and more. Designs are labelled Mob Only or Ally Friendly, as seen in this cool kids’ tee playfully printed with symbols like Bunjil, the wedgetailed eagle — spiritual protector of the Kulin Nation in
Help Aboriginalelevate peoples’ voices and causes
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The Social Outfit | Digital Gift Voucher $10+
A go-to for chic, locally-made fashion, The Social Outfit provides training and employment opportunities to refugee and newly arrived migrant women. The numbers speak for themselves: since 2014, the social enterprise has created more than 125 jobs, paid $2 million in wages and diverted 16 tonnes of fabric from landfill. Tick off a last-minute gift with a digital voucher.
Provide opportunitiesemployment for refugee and migrant women.
With a host of Melbourne cafes, an artisan bakery, catering services and a line of craveable pantry provisions, STREAT has delivered professional development for over 3,000 disadvantaged young people. Inside the Breakfast Hamper, you’ll find houseroasted coffee, seasonal preserves and granola ideal for slow summer mornings. The holiday range also features gingerbread stars and panforte.
STREAT | Breakfast Hamper $65 BUY IT
Support disadvantaged young people
Underwear for Humanity | Wireless Bra $37
Or how about undies? Yes, the gift you couldn’t help but hate as a kid and can now admit is actually pretty great. This B Corp’s seam-free designs are a serious upgrade: made from recycled nylon and elastic, they’re manufactured in certified ethical factories and the company works with Social Engine to employ Afghan refugees in its warehouse. Plus, for every item purchased, an item is donated to organisations like Days for Girls.
Support refugees and groups that promote menstrual health for girls
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Bush Medijina | Mawi Body Twin Pack $79
Blending native bush medicines with modern skincare, this Indigenous-owned business was founded by community Elders and leaders to support Anindilyakwa women. It’s all formulated, batched, filled and shipped out of Angurugu, off the coast of the Northern Territory, using wild-harvested botanicals like soothing Mawilyaburna — the hero ingredient in this universally appealing body lotion and hand and body wash duo.
Support Anindilyakwa
