The festive season has well and truly kicked off here at the Entrepreneurial Development Centre, and we thought of no better way to bask in the joy than to curate a Christmas Gift Guide that goes beyond the ordinary.
Everything in our 2023 Christmas Gift Guide features the products and services of our incredible Accelerate and Elevate members, all carefully selected to add a touch of Entourage magic to your holiday celebrations.
Find The Perfect Stocking Stuffer From Waterview Bakery
Accelerate Member Joanne is the owner of Waterview Bakery, a fantastic family owned and operated bakery in Paynesville, Victoria offering scrumptious Christmas delicacies this holiday period.
From Christmas puddings to gingerbread houses, cakes and hampers, and a whole spread of other award-winning pastries and baked goods, you’ll find something from the team at Waterview Bakery to take your holiday spread to the next level.
Pour The Perfect Christmas Drop, Thanks To Susuro Wines
Nikki and the team at Susuro Wines make small batch lo-fi wines specialising in Italian varieties which are sure to be a hit at every gathering this festive season.
You can find the perfect drop to add to any stocking at their cellar door in Melbourne, or you can hop online and browse the full range for yourself.
Spoil Your Secret Santa With Adelia Fine Foods
Husband and wife duo Adam and Amelia are the founders of Adelia Fine Foods. What started as a hobby in their family home in 2013 quickly grew into a fully-fledged business serving an extensive range of muesli, granola, pancakes mixes and other healthy snacks.
You can shop the full range online, get inspired by the countless recipes and tips, and also snag 10% off your first order. Amelia reckons their brownies and rocky road make for the perfect stocking stuffer and secret Santa gift, you can check it all out here.
A Christmas Celebration You'll Never Forget
Want to make sure your 2023 Christmas family gathering or end of year party is truly unforgettable? Reach out to Judith and the team at Yabadoo Kids Parties who, over the years have serviced thousands of family parties and corporate events with their signature style of entertainment.
Need Santa to make a special appearance? A Christmas angel to captivate your guests? An elf to keep the kids busy? These are the experts who can make it happen for you.
The Sweetest Christmas Treat From American Doughnut Kitchen
American Doughnut Kitchen has been a staple of the Melbourne food scene since 1950, serving hot jam doughnuts and delighting generations of taste buds in that time.
Their recipe hasn’t changed over the years (their dough is made fresh daily), and their legacy is unmatched - so if doughnuts and sweet treats are your jam, this is the perfect stocking stuffer. If you can’t make it to the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, they also offer both physical and digital gift cards for the Christmas period, as well as gift-boxed jars of jam.
(If you want to hear more about the journey of American Doughnut Kitchen over the years, check out our Success Story with General Manager Belle Donaghey here.)
Tairn McLean Has The Perfect Christmas Read
If you’re looking for a good read this Christmas period, check out Making Beautiful by our incredible Accelerate member Tarn McLean. Tarn has created a body of paintings spanning 20 years of her career, and in Making Beautiful, she reveals her journey of how she became an artist, and how her paintings have enabled her to enrich the lives of the patrons who have collected them.
This publication is an artwork in and of itself, showcasing the homes of those who have collected her works. It is a perfect gift for the artist in your life and also a fantastic addition to anyone’s home library. You can also view Tarn’s portfolio of work here.
Commission Artwork From Silence Melbourne
“Silence” is a self-taught aerosol artist with experience spanning 30 years. Raised in Frankston, Silence has experienced and been part of the evolution of Melbourne graffiti and street art culture - and now, you can add a touch of that classic Melbourne look to your own space.
With an online store that stocks canvases, sculptures, industrial artworks and gift packs, you’re sure to find something that will, in the words of Silence himself, “transform any ugly space.”
And if you’re feeling extra generous this Christmas season, you can also commission Silence to create a mural for any home, business or community group for 2024.
Support Underprivileged Australian Children With Knowledge Assist
You can give the gift of education to underprivileged Australian children by becoming a member of Knowledge Assist this Christmas period.
Founded by Arpana, a single mum of 2 boys who had to create her own path to financial freedom and enough flexibility to fulfill her parental role, Knowledge Assist is an online learning platform that provides education, training, resources and mentorship on business, taxes and accounting. 100% of the profits from the educational platform go to The Smith Family.
You can find more information about Knowledge Assist and sign up here.
