Having a child can be a joy.

But it can also be very expensive to provide even their most basic needs

That’s where local charity Roundabout Canberra comes in. They match good quality used clothes, prams, cots and other items to families in need.

From small beginnings this volunteer-powered charity has gone from strength to strength.

Georgia Stynes visited the new headquarters of Roundabout in Canberra’s northern suburb of Holt.

Listen to the full story on ABC here