SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for collecting books for Buk bilong Pikinini – please find forms and instructions below:
Dear Book donor,
If you are getting ready to donate books and would like to send the books to support us in Papua New Guinea – please follow the steps below:
Fill out the Shippers Letter of Instruction (SLI) - links at the bottom of the page. All we need is your name, address, email and a box count. Do not worry about measuring or weighing the boxes.
Fill out the Customs Packing Declaration. Here we need your name, address, email and a box count. Do not worry about measuring or weighing the boxes. Please put a total value amount of less than $50.
Please email the two forms to annesophie@bukbilongpikinini.org - a booking request will then be sent to SEAFAST and labels and accompanying letter will be emailed back to you.
Once you have the labels and letter please drop the boxes off at the depot indicated on the letter.
Please call Anne-Sophie if you have any questions about the above. +61 02 61201801/0405281339
Buk bilong Pikinini kindly requests, if possible, that the new or “gently-loved” books be packed in smaller boxes to aid with shipping. Please refer to our How to donate books page for the types of books we wish for and general tips.
Depots for drop off:
Brisbane: COTTPAK STORAGE AND TRANSPORT, 135 Cobalt Street, Carole Park Queensland, 4300 (receiving 7am - 4pm Monday - Friday). All books collected in Australia will sent to PNG from here.
Sydney : February 2023 update - We are currently working on a new system for donations in Sydney. Please contact Anne-Sophie at our Canberra office for how to proceed until we get this organised.
Melbourne: New depot! Linenhouse P/L, 60 Corporate Drive, Heatherton, Victoria 3202 (receiving 6:30am - 2:30pm on weekdays). Please contact our Melbourne volunteer - see details below.
Canberra – PNG High Commission: 39-41 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla ACT 2600 (receiving 9:30 am - 4:30 pm on weekdays). If unattended please leave the boxes in the reception area and put your name in the guest book. No need for SEAFAST labels – we will organise it from here).
Please label a few of the boxes with the name of your organisation, school or church group so we know who to thank once the books reach Papua New Guinea. Please email annesophie@bukbilongpikinini.org to let us know how many books/boxes you have donated and we can send you a certificate of appreciation.
Please contact Anne-Sophie on +61 2 61201801/0405281339 or email annesophie@bukbilongpikinini.org if you have any questions about the packing and labelling. If you are in states other than ACT or QLD please contact us for guidance.
Melbourne volunteers group
We are currently working on a new system for donations coming from Melbourne. Please contact Anne-Sophie or Stephen from our Melbourne volunteer group, as we are currently in the process of setting up new systems.
We are fortunate to have the support of volunteers in Melbourne who would be happy to provide you with guidance and tips in Victoria.
Please contact: Stephen Whitelaw, BbP Melbourne Volunteer, Email: swhitelaw54@gmail.com,
Mobile : +61 418 616 000
Shipping forms
BbP Brisbane SLI - COTTPAK STORAGE & HANDLING 135 COBALT STREET CAROLE PARK QLD 4300
SEAFAST labels will be emailed to you when you are ready to make your donation – the depots will not accept boxes without the Seafast labels! Please email annesophie@bukbilongpikinini.org or exports@seafast.com.au to obtain these essential labels.
Please do not forget to mark a few of the boxes with the name of your organisation, school or church group so we know who to thank with a certificate of appreciation! Send an email to annesophie@bukbilongpikinini.org so we can record your donation and details. Your books will make a huge difference to the lives of children in PNG – we are very grateful for your support!
Buk bilong Pikinini is grateful for the amazing long-term support we have received from SEAFAST and Express Freight Management to ship our books to PNG (SEAFAST) and organise for customs clearance, handling and delivery to our warehouse (EFM).