Content components To make door-to-door charitable collections, you need to apply for a Door-to-door Collection Permit.Council allows four appeals each year:Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday AppealSalvation Army Red Shield AppealAustralian Red Shield AppealEpilepsy Foundation.Each door-knock appeal is held only once a year.Other charitable organisations can apply for a Door-to-door Collection Permit. Council only allows 1 door-knock appeal each month.How to applyYou need to submit your application at least 10 days before you want to start your collection.Apply for a Door-to-door Collection PermitWe'll assess your application and email your permit if it's successful. We'll contact you if we need more information.For more information, contact Local Laws on (03) 9278 4444.