Aster & Oak
GIVING BACK
Giving back isn’t just something we do - it’s part of who we are.
From day one, Aster & Oak has been about more than baby clothes. We exist to create comfort, connection, and care—not just for families who wear our pieces, but for those who need a helping hand too. Through our various initiatives, we strive to create lasting change and spread kindness in the world. With each purchase you make, you play an integral role in our efforts to create a better world. Stay tuned for our exciting upcoming venture in 2025/26 that holds a special place in our hearts. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and bring about positive change for those in need. Thank you for joining us on this philanthropic journey!
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Aster & Oak proudly donated $5,522.22 usd to @stjude through @ryantrahan 50 States journey - because we believe every child deserves a future filled with love, wonder, and purpose. Our little family has been watching Ryan since the very beginning, and it feels so incredibly special to give back through a creator we’ve always loved and supported. It’s a full-circle moment we’ll never forget. If you’d like to be part of this beautiful cause too, you can donate below. From our Aussie family to yours - thank you for standing with a brand that believes in more than just baby wear. Let’s change lives - together. 🖤
Walk For Autism
In 2024, we quietly joined the Walk for Autism - a cause that holds deep meaning for our family. With both of our children diagnosed, this walk represents more than just awareness. It’s about understanding, inclusion, and support for a community we’re proud to be part of. Autism affects 1 in 70 Australians, but every journey is unique.
This one is ours. And this is just the beginning of sharing it. We walk to help create a world where autistic individuals are embraced, supported, and celebrated for exactly who they are.
SWAN - South West Autism Network
Some organisations change lives quietly, behind the scenes - offering guidance when you’re lost, and showing up when no one else knows how to help. For our family, SWAN was that lifeline. Many years ago, when we were just beginning to understand our son’s diagnosis, SWAN helped us navigate everything - from accessing the NDIS to finding the right supports. They were there with compassionate guidance, resources, and advocacy - fighting alongside us to make sure our son had what he needed to thrive. And they did it all for free. To this day, we donate to SWAN whenever we can - because we owe them more than words. We owe them hope.
The Salvation Army Christmas Wishes Appeal
Every year, we proudly support the Salvation Army Christmas Wishes Appeal - a cause that’s close to our hearts. As a family-run brand, giving at Christmas is deeply personal to us. Each year, our family members sit together choose the wishes each would like to gift - whether it’s a warm blanket, a festive meal, or an entire Christmas experience for a family in need. So far, we’ve donated close to $2,000, and we’re just getting started. We believe that no one should go without joy, connection, or comfort during the holidays. Through this beautiful tradition, we aim to share love and kindness with those who need it most.
Thread Together
We believe that nothing made with love should ever go to waste. That’s why every 6 months, we gather all our samples, spares and perfectly imperfect seconds to donate to Thread Together. Thread Together collects end-of-line stock and redistributes it to those doing it tough - through their incredible network of charities, social service agencies, and front line support teams across Australia. So far, we’ve donated over 400 items, including blankets, baby wraps, swaddles, mittens, and hats - to help keep little ones warm and wrapped in comfort when they need it most.
WWF Australia
Each year, we donate to WWF Australia to help protect our precious wildlife and the environments they call home. As a brand deeply rooted in nature, we believe it's our responsibility to care for the land, the animals, and the ecosystems that inspire everything we create. Our donations help safeguard endangered species like koalas, greater gliders, tigers, and whales—and support the regeneration of forests, oceans, and native habitats that are vital for their survival.
Rafiki Mwema
In 2017, we proudly raised and donated $2,000 to Rafiki Mwema - a foundation dedicated to healing and protecting children in Kenya who have experienced unthinkable trauma. Rafiki Mwema provides safe, therapeutic homes for children through a trauma-informed care model. Their work focuses not only on helping children recover, but also on training caregivers, educating communities, and creating long-term change in how childhood abuse is understood and addressed. This donation was our way of standing with a cause that believes every child deserves safety, dignity, and the space to heal.
Supporting Indian Communities in Crisis
Since 2015, Aster & Oak has been committed to supporting vulnerable communities in India during times of crisis. In response to devastating monsoon floods and landslides across India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, we partnered directly with our manufacturer to deliver emergency aid to families in need. This included hundreds of rompers and essential baby clothing, distributed through on-the-ground relief teams and delivered straight into affected villages. Millions were displaced, homes and hospitals destroyed, and crops lost—but thanks to this grassroots effort, we were able to provide comfort, warmth, and dignity during an incredibly difficult time.
Other Charities We Regularly Donate to
How can you help?
While we’re unable to accept direct donations, every Aster & Oak purchase helps us give back - supporting the incredible charities and causes we believe in.
If you’d like to make a personal donation, you’ll find direct links to each organization above. Every dollar, every share, every moment of care makes a difference. 🖤 And… stay tuned. We have something very close to our hearts launching in 2025/26—a special way for you to get involved and make a lasting impact alongside us.
From our family to yours - thank you for helping us create real impact, together.
Mel x