What we do
Connect the 40% is a connection and gifting platform like no other. It is the first project of its kind to explore the link between older people’s experience of kindness and gratitude and resulting increased life satisfaction, optimism, extraversion and lower stress levels.
Through personalized gift giving, we aim to improve the lives of people living in nursing homes who don’t have someone visiting or acknowledging them on a regular basis.
Most requested gifts for Christmas
All gifts and experiences will be well received because they are matched to the needs and wants of residents. But recently, these have been the most popular!
Koto Easy Radio
A radio specifically designed for easy use for those who find modern devices over complex and difficult to control.
Musical teddy bear
A musical Teddy Bear for improving cognisance and engagement
Freckled Pup - Interactive Companion Pet
This Freckled Puppy offers comfort, joy and will sooth agitation.
Life Like Baby Doll
The BetterLiving® Baby Doll is ideal for those persons living with Dementia to improve their quality of life.
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Petting Zoo - Visiting Farm Animals
Petting Zoo - Visiting Farm Animals [Contribution to full amount]
Fresh flowers
A bunch of fresh flowers
Fiddle Board
These fiddle boards are the perfect activity to keep idle hands busy.
Theraputty Hand Exercise Putty
Theraputty Hand Exercise Putty
Dementia Puzzle
This delightful puzzle for dementia aims to evoke memories of picnics by the stream and family days out.
Digital Calendar Day Clock & Reminder Aid
The Digital LED Calendar Day Clock is an easy to set up, easy to use, tool designed for anyone living with memory problems caused by dementia or other cognitive conditions – or simply those that need a little prompt now and then.
Chocolate Hamper
Indulge the taste buds and senses with this gourmet food and drinking chocolate hamper.
DARRELL LEA Christmas gift bag
Christmas Darrell Lea favourites
HUG by LAUGH
It has a beating heart within its soft washable body and can play music from a favourite playlist.
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Christmas shortbread biscuits
A taste of Australian Christmas shortbread tin
Small plant
A small plant to brighten a residents room
Tabby Cat - Interactive Companion Pet Orange
The Tabby Cat has white mitts and looks, feels and sounds like a real animal!
Mobile Butterfly House
Bringing the magic of live butterflies to aged care.
Small Potted Plant
Make their day with some leafy love!
Golden Pup - Interactive Companion Pet (fund in full)
This Golden Retriever Puppy offers comfort & joy to residents living with dementia.
Tablet/Smart device
A personal tablet allows residents to stay connected with friends and family across the globe.
Dementia Radio/Music Player
The Relish Radio is perfect for those of us who find typical Radio/MP3 players too complex or frustrating to use.
Fidget Widget Tool Kit
A unique collection of tactile tools which use repetitive movements to engage, calm and support well-being.
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