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Join our Board: Shape the Future with commonkind
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you have skills and experience you want to contribute to a greater cause? We are seeking additional board members to help guide our…
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A Seat at the Table: Presenting to the Parliamentary Inquiry
Today commonkind was honoured to speak at the public hearing for the Queensland Parliament’s inquiry into volunteering. The inquiry is investigating how we can continue to improve volunteering rates to increase the capacity of the volunteering…
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Approved: DGR status
With our recognition as a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission we are now pleased to announce our endorsement by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Gifts…
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DIY Egg Carton Poppy
Make these simple upcycled egg carton poppies to show your appreciation for those who have served and continue to serve in our military, as well as their families. The most important part? Don’t forget…
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Achieved: ACNC Registration
We are excited to announce that we have achieved official registration as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). This registration verifies that commonkind operates for charitable…
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QLD Volunteering Inquiry: Submission
We welcome the decision of the Queensland State Government to hold a Parliamentary Inquiry into the issues faced and opportunities for improvement in Queensland’s volunteering sector. The Importance of Volunteers to Queensland Volunteering Queensland…
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In the news: Training a generous generation
One of commonkind’s Learn by Heart school community service sessions was featured in the December 2024 issue of The Village Voice by journalist Kate Lockyer. In Term 4, 2024, commonkind partnered with All Hallows’…
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Interview with Nikki Accornero (Advisor)
Nikki Accornero, Advisor, was born and raised in a loving, tight-knit multicultural family right here in Brisbane. With a successful career in communications under her belt, her talents don’t stop there. Outside of work…
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Learn by Heart: All Hallows’ School T4 2024
In November 2024, commonkind ran two whole year community service sessions at All Hallows’ School – a leading Catholic independent school for girls based in Brisbane. The Sessions We were honoured to be selected…
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QUT Impact Lab Winners Announcement (2024)
We’ve been patiently waiting to officially announce the winners of the latest QUT (Queensland University of Technology) design intensive Impact Lab focused on Society & Systems. In August 2024, commonkind delivered a brief to…
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Words from the Wise
In our Heart to Heart Intergenerational Learning Programs we witness so much mutual learning and growth from our participants – regardless of the generation. Here we have compiled a collection of our favourite quotes/pearls…
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Three-Year Plan for the National Strategy for Volunteering
Today we were invited to attend the presentation of the National Strategy for Volunteering’s first three-year Action Plan (for 2024-2027). We are energised by the prospect of the volunteering ecosystem and the broader Australian…
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In the News: Spreading common kindness
In the August 2024 issue of The Village Voice, journalist Kate Lockyer profiled Brisbane’s own, commonkind. She describes the origin story of commonkind, the personal importance of volunteering to our Founder, Carolina, and highlights…
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Our Favourite Books on Being a Friend for Preschoolers
Check out our commonkind list of favourite books on making and keeping friendships for preschoolers. All books are ruthlessly reviewed by our panel of real child judges! Although they are still learning kindess they…
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Brisbane rallies to give new life to pre-loved formal wear
After a devastating fire decimated the stocks of beautiful formal wear donated by generous Queenslanders, to local non-profit Formally Ever After, commonkind sought to rally the Brisbane community to replenish their racks and help…
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Our Favourite Books on Intergenerational Friendships for Primary School-age Children
Check out our commonkind list of favourite books to read with your primary school-aged child about the value of intergenerational friendships. All books are ruthlessly reviewed by our panel of real child judges! Although…
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Our Favourite Books on Kindness for Primary School-age Children
Check out our commonkind list of favourite books about kindness for primary school-aged children. All books are ruthlessly reviewed by our panel of real child judges! Although they are still learning kindess they don’t…
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Our Favourite Books on Intergenerational Friendships for Preschoolers
Check out our commonkind list of favourite books to read with your preschooler about the value of intergenerational friendships. All books are ruthlessly reviewed by our panel of real child judges! Although they are…
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Turning lemons into lemonade: a new session format!
As the proverb goes, necessity is the mother of invention – and no truer phrase applies than to a mother suddenly in a pickle! In a recent commonkind community session, our Founder, Carolina did…
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Update: First Official Board Meeting Complete!
Mark the history books, tonight our board officially convened for the first time! From its grassroots beginnings at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, and operating with impact largely out of our…
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Update: ACNC Application submitted!
We are excited to announce that our application to become registered as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has been submitted. What is a PBI? A PBI…
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Our Favourite Books on Kindness for Preschoolers
Check out our commonkind list of favourite books to read with your preschooler to introduce the concept of kindness. All books are ruthlessly reviewed by our panel of real child judges! Although they are…
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2024 Nappy Sort & Count Event
On June 2 2024, commonkind hosted a Nappy Sort & Count Event for our charity partner The Nappy Collective to process nappy donations given by Queenslanders to benefit needy Australian families facing “nappy stress”.…
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Interview with Carolina Puleston (CEO & Founder)
Our CEO and Founder, Carolina Puleston, a first-generation Australian and Sydney-sider at heart decided to stop racking up frequent flyer points in 2014 and choose to settle in Brisbane. Although still not the same…
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Interview with Dani Townsend (Director)
Dani Townsend, Director, grew up in Tasmania, eventually making Brisbane her forever home after a stint in England and a few fun travelling adventures. Driven by passion, purpose and a well-caffeinated oat flat white…
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Interview with Ester Willims (Board Chair)
Our Board Chair, Ester Willims, was born in England but made her way over to Australia in 2007 for work and has been here ever since. Community service has been a common theme throughout…
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Support for Mothers and Families
Today is Mother’s Day in Australia. We know that for some, this day can bring conflicting feelings for so many reasons. Whatever your relationship to motherhood, we want to say we see you, value…
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Supporting the National Strategy for Volunteering
commonkind: an Official Supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering We are proud to announce we are a member of the Coalition of Support for the National Strategy for Volunteering to help make volunteering…
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Honouring our ANZACs
On Anzac Day we commemorate those who have served or continue to serve our country. Lest we forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and its allies. Engaging our…
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Update: non-profit constitution formally adopted
Today, commonkind, was officially registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as a Public Company Limited by Guarantee. We are pleased with the progress we are making from evolving commonkind from a…
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Families supporting families
Over the past two months we held our annual collection drive to support our Charity Partner Baby Give Back, the incredible Queensland charity who support thousands of families in crisis each year through donations…
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‘Tis the season to be generous
Despite some tough economic realities that many in our community are facing, Brisbane has yet again proven this really is the season of giving. Like previous years, for our annual Christmas appeal, we chose…
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Tiny Creations, Big Hearts: 10 ways to repurpose your child’s art at the end of the school year
As the school year comes to a close, are you dreading dealing with the mountain of your child’s artwork that inevitably builds up? The vibrant colours, imaginative designs, and heartfelt efforts that went into…
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QUT Impact Lab Winners Announcement (2023)
We’ve been biting our tongues, waiting to be able to announce the winners of the QUT (Queensland University of Technology) x commonkind Impact Lab Design Intensive. Sixteen teams of talented students from different design…
