Monthly Archives: December 2011

make a New Year’s resolution of social kindness

Consider this post your personal invitation to join the growing global kindness revolution; helping you make ONE of your 2012 new year’s resolutions, a resolution for social good: 1. Give Blood, give plasma Help save a life!  One in three people … Continue reading

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Another socially kind Christmas gift that gives all year

Still last minute Christmas shopping?  Then please, let me help you! What about a magazine subscription….?  One that gives two-fold for all of next year? Give the gift of a 2012 subscription to The Big Issue, the world’s most widely circulated street … Continue reading

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the perfect children’s christmas gift

Imagine not being able to read a newspaper, a road sign or directions on a bottle of medication? Sadly, this is a reality faced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in remote communities today. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation aims … Continue reading

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All I want for Christmas…

Today, Tuesday 13th December, the Milton Business community in Brisbane are rallying together to help two flood affected local boys. Almost a whole year one from the devastation of the Queensland floods, there are still many families still struggling to … Continue reading

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Happy International Volunteers Day 2011 – thank you!

Today, Monday 5th December is International Volunteers Day.  A day dedicated to thanking and celebrating those who help others.  Without a doubt, Australia’s 6.4 million volunteers are the back-bone of most not-for-profits and without them, many charities simply wouldn’t survive. … Continue reading

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Making a difference, one lipstick at a time

Today, 1st December, is not just ‘pinch and a punch day’, nor just the first day of summer (for us Aussies), nor is it just the beginning of the Christmas count down…1st of December is World Aids Day.  Yup, HIV … Continue reading

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