This Christmas, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 (phase 1) to deliver Joy Boxes — handmade ceramic painting kits — to children’s wards across the Hunter New England Health District, bringing creativity and comfort to kids spending Christmas Day in hospital.

Each box offers a bright, hands-on moment of joy, complete with 4 handmade ceramic ornaments, porcelain paints, brushes, and a simple guide — everything needed to create something special.

Created by friends Brigitte Brummell and Allana Price, founders of Latenight Pottery , The Joy Box Project Inc. was born from a shared belief that creativity has the power to bring people together.

Every donation goes directly towards making, packing, and delivering these boxes — helping us bring a little more colour, comfort, and connection to children who need it most this Christmas.

This is just the beginning. Our rollout will happen in phases —

Phase 1: Hunter New England Local Health District ($5000 goal)

Phase 2: Expansion based on need — if you’re connected with a children’s ward or organisation that could benefit, we’d love to hear from you as we grow.