Care packages, care hampers and hospital gifts delivered in Australia
A care package is a gift that says "I am thinking of you" when a card is not enough. At iGift Hampers we hand-pack care packages and care hampers to order, with comforting treats, tea, chocolate, fresh fruit and pamper products, and deliver them to a friend, family member or colleague. They also make thoughtful hospital gifts for a patient, a new parent or anyone recovering at home.
Whether you want to send a care package for her, a care package for him, or a gift for someone going through a hard time, this page will help you choose something that feels kind and personal.
What is a care package?
A care package, sometimes called a care hamper or comfort hamper, is a small collection of things chosen to comfort, nourish and cheer up the person who receives it. Typical items include tea, honey, biscuits, chocolate, fruit, hand cream, candles and a book. Unlike a gift for a celebration, a care package is about support, so the choices are gentle and practical.
When to send a care package
- When someone is unwell, recovering from surgery or resting at home (see our get well soon gifts).
- When a friend or relative is in hospital and you would like to send hospital gifts.
- After a loss, when you want to offer comfort (see our sympathy hampers).
- For a new parent who is tired and busy (see our baby hampers).
- For a student during exams, or a friend who has moved away.
- When someone is going through a hard time and you want them to know you care.
What goes in a care package?
The best care packages mix something to eat, something to drink and something to relax with.
Hospital gifts: what to send
Hospital gifts should be easy to enjoy and easy to carry home. Fresh fruit, tea, chocolate, a soft hand cream and a book are popular choices. Many wards limit flowers and potted plants, and some patients are on special diets, so check the hospital's rules and the patient's needs before you order. If you are unsure, a fruit basket or a tea and chocolate care package is a safe, welcome choice. Include the patient's name and the ward when you enter the delivery address at checkout.
Care package ideas for different people
- For her: a pamper care package with hand cream, a candle, tea and chocolate. See gifts for her.
- For him: a care package with snacks, coffee or tea, and a fruit basket. See gifts for him.
- For someone recovering: light, easy foods such as fruit, tea and honey.
- For someone grieving: a gentle fruit hamper or a peace lily.
- For a new parent: fruit, tea and a treat for the parent, or a baby gift. See baby gifts.
How to choose the right care package
- Think about what they will actually use or eat in the next few days.
- Choose gentle, simple items rather than anything too bold or too celebratory.
- Check for allergies or dietary needs where you can.
- If you are unsure, fresh fruit is a thoughtful choice for almost everyone.
Why order from iGift Hampers
iGift Hampers has been hand-packing and delivering gift hampers across Australia since 2014. Every care package is packed to order with care, and we dispatch the same day when you order by 2pm on a weekday.
Common questions about care packages
What is a good care package for someone who is sick?
Fresh fruit, tea, honey, chocolate and a soft hand cream are a gentle mix. Choose light foods and things that help them rest.
What are good hospital gifts?
Fruit baskets, tea, chocolate, pamper items such as hand cream, and a book are all popular hospital gifts. Check the ward's rules first, as plants, flowers and some foods may not be allowed.
Can I send a care package to a hospital?
You can enter a hospital address at checkout. Please check the hospital's visitor and gift rules first, and include the patient's name and the ward.
What should I put in a care package for a friend?
Choose something to eat, something to drink and something to relax with, such as chocolate, tea and a candle.
Can I send a care package to someone else?
Yes. Enter the recipient's address at checkout and we deliver it to them.
How quickly can a care package arrive?
We dispatch the same day when you order by 2pm on a weekday. Delivery time depends on the address.
Delivery
Order by 2pm on a weekday and we dispatch the same day. Non-perishable gifts such as chocolate, tea, honey and pamper products are delivered Australia-wide, including Tasmania, WA, SA and the NT. Fresh fruit and plants are delivered to NSW, the ACT, Victoria and Queensland. Shipping is calculated at checkout. See our delivery information.
Looking for something else? Browse our get well soon gifts, sympathy hampers, thank you gifts and more gift ideas.
