Adam Whipp, Volunteer Engagement Advisor, is fuelled by a passion to make the world a better place and… a strong, no-fuss black coffee. With a long history being an active volunteer and also successfully scaling Amazon Australia’s volunteering program to more than 4,700 participants, Adam is confident he can support commonkind’s ambitious growth goals. Since […]
Emma Thurston, Education Advisor, is a citizen of the world – moving many times from her home country of Canada and (currently) calling Australia home. With her studies in conservation biology combined with her work as a primary school teacher she is determined to make every day count in nurturing the planet and its’ people. […]
On June 1 2025, commonkind ran a Learn By Heart service learning session in aid of our charity partner The Nappy Collective to process nappy donations given by Queenslanders to benefit needy Australian families facing “nappy stress”. TL;DR The 2025 Nappy Sort & Count Event commonkind hosted the 2024 Nappy Sort & Count Event on […]
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 work in building a kinder and more connected world. About Us: commonkind is an Australian registered charity dedicated to providing benevolent […]
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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 sector in Queensland. Presenting to the Inquiry commonkind was represented by our Founder, Carolina Puleston, Board Chair Ester Willims CF GAICD, and […]
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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 in Australia over $2 to commonkind are tax deductible. This means as a donor you can deduct the value of your […]
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 to give them out! You could consider Anzac Day or Remembrance Day. See our suggestions at the end of this DIY. […]
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 purposes and is eligible to be classified as a charity. We are now able to use the ACNC Registered Charity Tick. […]
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 states “Approximately two-thirds of Queenslanders over 15 years old are volunteers, that’s 2.8 million people out of 4.3 million. Volunteering happens […]
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’ School – a leading Catholic independent school for girls based in Brisbane to provide meaningful, developmentally-appropriate community service opportunities for students […]
commonkind is an Australian registered charity that provides age-appropriate community service opportunities for children, young people, and families to assist fellow Australians suffering disadvantage and distress. We empower young hearts to build kinder communities.
COMMONKIND LIMITED (ABN 86 676 508 188) is a registered charity and Public Benevolent Institution with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
Gifts of $2 or more to commonkind in Australia are tax deductible.
