Christmas good will

It's the Property Observer team's last day before the festive season today. Have a great Christmas, and remember to keep things in perspective.

Very humbling visit to the children's ward at Southend Hospital today, puts things into perspective, hope they're all home for Christmas! X

— Dan Bentley (@dan_bentley1) December 17, 2013

Queensland's Kids in Care Christmas Appeal has brought 16,500 donated gifts to children unable to live with their biological parents this Christmas and who are in foster care and other families.

Child Safety Minister Tracy Davis said that any extra presents were being given to NGOs to distribute to disadvantaged or vulnerable families. She said that they are supporting children living in out of home arrangements.

We wish you a very happy Christmas, and hope you're heading home for it. Our thoughts to those who might be going through difficulties and hard times this season.