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 a few of the Charity Partners that are at the heart of commonkind’s activities for children and families keen to build […]
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 kindness they don’t hold back on the important subject of books! Please note: when you purchase a book through Amazon, we earn an […]
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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 Australian students struggling to afford to go to their formal, an opportunity to shine! Brisbane brings it! Our Brisbane commonkind community […]
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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 they are still learning kindness they don’t hold back on the important subject of books! Please note: when you purchase a […]
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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 kindness they don’t hold back on the important subject of books! Please note: when you purchase a book through Amazon, we earn an affiliate […]
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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 still learning kindess they don’t hold back on the important subject of books! Please note: when you purchase a book through […]
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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 not have anyone available to care for her youngest child. She always brings her eldest child and other families often bring […]
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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 Founder’s garage (!), this year has marked a gradual but strategic move to becoming more official for commonkind. Since forming the […]
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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 stands for Public Benevolent Institution. It is a subtype of charitable institution which is: “…organised, conducted or promoted for the relief […]
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 still learning kindess they don’t hold back on the important subject of books! Please note: when you purchase a book through […]
Read More… from Our Favourite Books on Kindness for Preschoolers
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.
