FW’s Anti-Gift Guide

The art appreciator in your life will use a membership to the local art gallery more than that novelty gift that is funny for five minutes. In Sydney, a membership to the Museum of Contemporary Art is $75 for individuals or $160 for a family. In Adelaide, an individual membership at the Art Gallery of SA sets you back $80 and in Melbourne, an individual membership to the National Gallery of Victoria costs $110.

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Instead of wrapping up another handcream, why not help a family member stay informed and gift them a subscription to a trusted news publication. Maybe it’s The New Yorker (currently half-price at $49.99 for 12 months) or The New York Times (currently on sale at $75 for 12 months). Added benefit: it supports quality journalism.

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Whether they love food and music or great debate, there’s no shortage of festivals to gift to loved ones. Maybe it’s a ticket to Dark Mofo in Tasmania (starting from $99) or a pass to All About Women in Sydney (tickets start from $33 a session).

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You know that person who has everything? Well, they really do. Why not give them the gift of helping others and donate the funds to a cause in need. If they’re in New South Wales, perhaps donate to the Rural Fire Service.

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Money can’t buy time, but it can buy clarity. Purchase a 12-month Headspace subscription ($69) for that overworked relative who has been talking about doing a meditation course for the last three Christmas lunches.

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Avoid that salted-caramel scented candle, and buy someone a Future Women membership this holiday season. We recommend an annual Gold Membership ($248) if they can attend events in Sydney or Melbourne, otherwise an annual Red Membership ($48) for online access. If they’re wanting to make new connections, grow professionally or give back to other women, Future Women is the community for them.