For 35 years the ABC has conducted the ABC Giving Tree appeal. The appeal is Tasmania's biggest Christmas charity and raises over $200,000 each year for Tasmanians most in need over the holiday season.  

L-R Peter Tatham, Santa, Rowan Wylie, Samantha Stayner (local manager ABC Hobart) and her daughter.

Proceeds from the ABC Giving Tree Appeal are distributed between Launceston Benevolent Society, Launceston City Mission, St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army, Uniting Tasmania, Hobart City Mission, Mission Australia, Anglicare, Colony 47, Hobart Women's Shelter and Kennerley Children's Home.