HumanKind Stories

The Kindness Heroes Changing Australia

Discover the extraordinary stories of ordinary Australians making a difference. These unsung heroes are transforming their communities through simple acts of kindness.

Season one

Kindness Stories

Eight stories. Eight Aussie heroes putting kindness into action.

Cooking Up Inclusion

Nick and Sarah Hooper | Sunshine Coast, Queensland | Sunshine Butterflies In the vibrant community of Sunshine Butterflies, professional chefs Nick and Sarah Hooper are cooking up more than just meals. They're using their culinary expertise to empower individuals with disabilities, proving that the kitchen can be a powerful place for building confidence and fostering inclusion. Watch as they create a recipe for community connection that's changing lives one dish at a time.

Rebuilding Hope After Disaster

Gareth Fletcher | Lismore, New South Wales | Convoy of Hope When natural disasters leave communities reeling, pilot Gareth Fletcher and the Convoy of Hope swing into action. This episode takes you to the heart of crisis-stricken areas, where Gareth's willingness to get involved sees him join together with others to help rebuild not just homes, but hope. Witness the incredible power of community spirit in the face of adversity.

Welcoming Strangers Home

Barb Blewett | Toowoomba, Queensland | You BelongIn the heart of Toowoomba, Barb Blewett is redefining the meaning of welcome. Her tireless efforts to support Yazidi refugees show how simple acts of kindness can transform a strange land into a true home. Join Barb as she bridges cultural divides and creates a sense of belonging that transcends language and borders.

Baking a Difference

Mel Edmonson | Sydney, New South Wales | With Wesley Mission In the bustling streets of Sydney, Mel Edmonson is proving that a little dough goes a long way. At Wesley Mission, she's turned her passion for baking into a powerful tool for community support. Discover how Mel's creative approach to kindness is offering more than just sustenance to those doing it tough – it's serving up hope, one loaf at a time.

No act of kindness,
no matter how small,
is ever wasted.

— Aesop

Empowering Voices for Change

Kristine Vicca | Brisbane, Queensland | With Strong Women Talking In Brisbane, Kristine Vicca is at the forefront of a movement that's changing lives. Through Strong Women Talking, she's empowering First Nations women to heal from trauma and become catalysts for positive change in their communities. Experience the profound ripple effect of empowerment and the strength that comes from breaking silence together.

Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders

Marion Macaulay | Melbourne, Victoria | Kids Hope Can one hour a week really change a child's future? In Melbourne, Marion Macaulay proves it can. Through Kids Hope, she's showing how consistent mentorship can be a beacon of hope for young lives. Join Marion as she demonstrates the extraordinary impact of simply being present and caring, week after week.

Kindness Across the Outback

Debbie Bazzo | Rural Queensland | Care Outreach The vast expanses of rural Queensland don't deter Debbie Bazzo from spreading kindness. With Care Outreach, she traverses great distances to bring support and companionship to isolated communities. Journey with Debbie as she proves that no distance is too great when it comes to reaching out with compassion.

Building a Community of Hope

Emma Broadley | Brisbane, Queensland | New Hope Care At New Hope Care in Brisbane, Emma Broadley is redefining the concept of family. By creating a welcoming space for those who often feel invisible, she's building a community where strangers become kin. Explore how Emma's journey of finding her own sense of belonging has blossomed into a mission to offer that same gift to others.

Watch HumanKind and see how everyday Australians are changing lives.

Premieres 18th October 2024 on GOOD