Whether it’s a milestone birthday, baby shower, farewell, or just a heartfelt “thank you,” gift giving should feel joyful, not like another thing on your growing to-do list that sucks your time and energy! Thankfully, these clever Aussie companies are reinventing the way we gift—making it easier, more meaningful, and way more fun.

GroupTogether

If you have school-aged children, there is a good chance that you’ve used GroupTogether to collect for a class gift for your child’s teacher or sports coach. For those of you who haven’t yet had the pleasure of using this platform, this is one clever lifehack you’ll want to keep top of mind at the end of the school term!

If you always seem to find yourself in charge of organising the group gift—starting the group chat, wrangling contributions, chasing the stragglers, finding the gift, passing the card around to be signed and constantly reminding people—you are going to wonder how you ever managed without GroupTogether!

GroupTogether is an Australian-founded platform that transforms group gifting from a soul-sapping logistical nightmare into a smooth, streamlined process. It takes just minutes to set up a collection page where you add details like the recipient’s name, the occasion, and other relevant info. Once your page is live, you simply share the link with your group via email, text, or social media, and they can then click through, chip in, write a message and even upload a photo. It’s so easy to use. GroupTogether handles the payment processing, sends gentle reminders and tracks everything behind the scenes so you don’t have to.

One of its standout features is the beautiful digital card that’s created automatically as people contribute. It pulls together everyone’s messages and photos into a gorgeous keepsake that you can printout and present in person or send digitally. The best part? It’s free to use if you’re collecting money for a gift! Including unlimited messages on the card. It’s the perfect way to make someone feel special.

If you do choose to collect for a gift, you have total flexibility. You can withdraw the funds (AU only, flat 2% fee), donate to a charity, or opt for a GroupTogether AnyCard, which lets the recipient choose from 100+ popular retailers. It’s gifting without the guesswork, so you can give them exactly what they want!

Whether you’re gifting for a teacher, colleague, coach, boss, or bestie, GroupTogether puts the joy back into group gifting.

Goldelucks – Explosion Boxes

If you’re after a unique gift that’ll take the recipient by surprise and make them laugh out loud, you can’t go past Goldelucks exploding cake boxes. What could be more fun than carefully unwrapping a delicious sweet treat only to have it explode into a burst of confetti and butterflies? Not a fan of cake? Their wild range of dessert boxes also include brownies, cookies, Nutella donuts, and edible shot syringes. It’s the ultimate “wow” gift for birthdays, celebrations, or even to say, “I’m sorry.”

The Book Grocer—A Year of Reading Mystery Box

If you’re shopping for a book lover, The Book Grocer’s Year of Reading Mystery Box is a brilliant gift idea, It includes 12 individually wrapped, surprise books, handpicked across genres like crime, memoir, contemporary fiction, fantasy, and more. There are also themed mystery boxes for kids, young adults, and specific genre—ideal for gifting reading material that’s both curated and unexpected.

They also do book advent calendars!

The Neighbours Cellar — Build Your Own Boozy Gifts

When it comes to gifting drinks, The Neighbours Cellar dials up the charm with their brilliant Build Your Own option—a fully customisable experience that turns a great bottle into a totally unforgettable present. Its personal, fun, and takes only minutes to create something seriously impressive.

Start by picking your potion—whether it’s a bold Shiraz, a cheeky Pink Gin, or a smooth Espresso Martini, every bottle is locally sources from top-shelf Australian producers. Next choose your label. They’ve got a huge range of templates to suit every occasion (and every personality), or you can design you r own from scratch. Want to go next level? Upload a photo, add a personal message, and suddenly you’ve got a wine bottle that doubles as a keepsake.

Kakadu Plum Co  Hampers

For something that feels truly special and meaningful, Kakadu Plum Co offers beautifully curated hampers that showcase native bush foods and Indigenous-owned products. Their hampers are filled with ingredients like wattleseed, Davidson plum, and lemon myrtle—alongside ethically sourced chocolate, tea, and skincare. It’s a thoughtful way to share a taste of Australia while supporting First Nation makers and stories. Perfect for birthdays. Corporate gifts, or anyone who appreciates culture-rich, sustainable giving.

LVLY

If you’re sending flowers and want something with a little more personality,  LVLY is your go-to. This Aussie brand blends gorgeous native blossoms with playful packaging and cute added extras like donuts, bubbly, candles or soft toys – perfect when you want to brighten someone’s day with something that feels fresh and fun.

Whether you’re planning a surprise from a group or just want to send something that feels a little more personal and thoughtful, these Aussie brands are making it easier than ever to give a gift they’ll never forget.

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