Christmas Lunch in the Park
Bringing hope, compassion, community and celebration to Perth’s most marginalised and disadvantaged people this Christmas.
About the event
Christmas Lunch in the Park (CLIP) is Australia’s longest-running and largest community-funded Christmas Day event for people experiencing homelessness, hardship, and social isolation. On Christmas Day, CLIP brings people together in a welcoming and festive environment, serving approximately 1,500 three-course meals while creating a sense of belonging, hope, celebration and connection for those who may otherwise spend Christmas alone.
CLIP offers much more than a meal, with gifts for children, care packs for adults, live entertainment, and a range of support services including chaplaincy, laundry and shower facilities, hairdressing, and family-friendly activities. Importantly, CLIP’s impact extends well beyond Christmas Day by connecting guests with community services and resources that support long-term wellbeing, helping guests build brighter and more independent futures.
A Christmas tradition built on community
Behind every meal, volunteer and care pack is a community committed to making Christmas a little brighter.
50 years
Australia’s longest running and largest community funded Christmas event.
73,450+
Meals have been served to people in need since the first event in 1975.
1,300
Carepacks we aim to deliver at the 2026 event to every adult attendee
300+
Volunteers supporting all aspects of the event on Christmas Day.
Volunteer with us
We are looking for volunteers to generously commit to support Christmas Lunch in the Park, allowing us to bring hope, compassion and celebration to our community at Christmas.
Principal partners
Event partners
Want to talk to the team?
Online form
Fill out our online form and someone from the team will get in touch.
Call us
Give our team a call on:
08 9225 0400
Email us
Send us an email at: christmaslunch
@missionaustralia.com.au