If you ask most mums what they are running low on by the end of term, the answer is the same every time: energy, patience and time. Between work, after-school commitments and the never-ending pile of washing, the thought of also organising the class gift can feel, well honestly – just a bit too much.
But we all want to say thank you properly. Teachers, coaches and educators have helped our kids grow and learn all year long. They deserve more than a box of chocolates found in the clearance section at Myer.
We get it, pulling off a group gift can be a logistical nightmare. The class chat starts strong, it’s looking positive, then suddenly it turns into forty-two unread messages about who is in, who has paid, and whether we’re doing flowers or a macrame plant-holder. Someone always forgets, someone always over-contributes, and someone always gets stuck doing all the chasing. Trust us, with seven kids between us, we have been a version of each of those people, more times than we would care to admit.
That’s actually why we (Hi, Ali and Julie here!) created GroupTogether, to make it easy for everyone to chip in, sign the card, and feel good about giving the teacher a gift they actually want. Now it is used in thousands of schools across Australia. One parent just pops on our website, creates a card and gift collection, then shares a link and the rest of the class can sign and contribute online in minutes.
The best part is that the group doesn’t see who gave what, so it’s inclusive for everyone. There are no awkward “I can only give $5” conversations and no pressure to match what others are giving. You just give what feels right, and it all (discreetly) adds up to something meaningful.
Then comes the fun part, choosing the gift! We’re big fans of eGift Cards, and not just because they are easy. They give the teacher the freedom to pick something they have actually been wanting, or let’s be honest, desperately need, like a weekend away. With GroupTogether, you can give the AnyCard, which can be swapped for eGift Cards from over one hundred leading Australian retailers like Woolies, Myer, JB HiFi, Apple, endota spa, Airbnb, Restaurant Choice & more.
Feeling generous? You can even carve off a portion of your collection for a charity donation, so your teacher gift gives back twice.
Every year, thousands of Aussie families use GroupTogether for their teacher gifts because it turns chaos into something simple, thoughtful and truly appreciated by the teacher. A heartfelt card with messages and photos from the whole class, with an eGift Card they can actually use.
So if the class chat is heating up and you can already feel your blood pressure rising, take the easy road this year. Start a teacher collection at GroupTogether and watch the magic happen.
PS: If we could just find out a way to make your whole life this easy, we promise, we would!
