Good360 Australia

Play is the spark that keeps us young at heart🌟 No matter your age, play inspires creativity, joy, and connection. At Good360, we’re working with our network of product donors and members to ensure everyone has access to the magic of play 💚 #EveryoneDeservesPlay #BringingGoodTogether #HelpingCommunities

The Good360 team had an eventful Wednesday! Our Partnerships Manager (Digital Divide), Mike, attended the Digital NSW 2024 Showcase, connecting with government and corporate partners while exploring opportunities to bridge the digital divide and beyond. A highlight of his day? Catching up with our friends at laptop refurbisher Compnow and seeing innovation in action! Meanwhile, down in Canberra, our Head of Government & Philanthropy, Susan, and Strategic Partnerships Manager, Anna, joined the ARA Parliamentary Friends of Retail Group at Parliament House. They had the chance to meet with some of our current and future product donors, strengthening relationships and opening doors to support more communities in need. It’s days like these that remind us how impactful collaborations can be to drive change 💚 Digital NSW Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Alison Covington AM Mike Tozer Susan Wallis Anna Kamasz #CircleOfGood #BringingGoodTogether #HelpingCommunities

A big thank you Ashtabula Group and Sperling Enterprises Pty Ltd for their generous donations of outdoor adventure gear to communities in need. Access to outdoor recreation offers so many benefits for families - it encourages physical activity, boosts mental well-being, and creates precious moments of connection. However, financial disadvantage can often limit these opportunities. That’s why these donations are so important. Thanks to Ashtabula and Sperling Enterprises, families facing financial hardship can now enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and create lasting memories without the barrier of cost 💚 #EveryoneDeservesPlay #BringingGoodTogether #ThankYou #CircleOfGood

Did you know that 1.8 million mattresses are disposed of every year in Australia? Good360 Australia is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Australian Bedding Stewardship Council (ABSC) as an industry partner. We're proud to share the ABSC's vision of extending the life of quality mattresses and bedding - helping people in need while reducing waste and promoting sustainability. In alignment with ABSC’s strategic pillar of Reuse, we’re collaborating to develop innovative pathways for reusing mattresses that are still in excellent condition, such as comfort returns. These mattresses, often returned after a trial period, are like brand-new and ready to provide comfort, hope, and dignity to people who need them most. Through this partnership, Good360 will connect ABSC member organisations to our extensive network of charities and disadvantaged schools across Australia. Together, we’ll deliver bedding that upholds dignity and respect for recipients. A big thank you to the ABSC for the warm welcome and for helping us create meaningful impact. Together, we’re building a sustainable future while supporting communities in need. #ABSC #Reuse #CircleOfGood #Partnerships #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #BetterBeddingTogether #MattressReuse

We’re thrilled to announce that Good360 has received a 2024 NAB Foundation Community Grant of $25,000 to distribute disaster recovery essential items for flood-affected Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains members. We are one of 26 organisations across Australia to share in more than $600,000 from the latest round of the NAB Foundation Community Grants program, helping communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gNc6u6sy. #ThankYou #CircleOfGood #NABFoundation #ItTakesManyHands #BringingGoodTogether

61% of Good360’s member network has already seen demand for play items this year, and as the holiday season approaches, this need is only set to grow. You and your business can make a difference - by donating to our Holiday Toy Drive, you can help children and families in vulnerable communities experience the joy of the festive season. Consider a team fundraiser to bring the holiday spirit, or simply donate a virtual gift (from just $1 for a single toy worth $20 to $500 for a van full of presents) that will translate into real deliveries of gifts and other essentials 🎁💚 Help spread the magic of giving: https://lnkd.in/gmKwY5WP #EveryoneDeservesToPlay #BringingGoodTogether #CircleOfGood #ToyDrive

#FeelGoodFriday: Thanks to LEGO's incredible donations of brand-new sets, communities in need are experiencing the calming and uplifting benefits of play. For participants at Glenray, LEGO has become a soothing tool that helps with self-regulation and emotional well-being. A huge thank you to LEGO for helping us bring joy and positive impact to so many lives 💚 #ThankYou #BringingGoodTogether #CircleOfGood #LEGO the LEGO Group

Our new research reveals that this Christmas, 1 in 2 Australians are worried they can’t afford gifts for their loved ones. We urgently need YOUR help to make sure these families don’t wake up on Christmas morning with empty hands and empty hearts. Imagine a Christmas morning with nothing under the tree - not for lack of love, but because the cost of food and housing has left nothing for gifts. By supporting Good360’s Holiday Toy Drive, you can bring joy, dignity, and hope to families in desperate need of support. Every $1 you donate becomes $20 worth of gifts, filling homes with joy and vital essentials. Help us give families the gift of a magical Christmas and purchase a virtual gift: give.good360.org.au #ToyDrive #BringingGoodTogether #ChristmasGiving #DonateToday #CircleOfGood

Good360 Australia were proud Finalists in the Circular Economy category of the Banksia Foundation 2024 New South Wales Sustainability Awards, and it was exciting to see the award go to Citizen Wolf, for a well-deserved recognition. Citizen Wolf are a B-Corp certified business, making only what they sell and recycling old clothes into new and describe themselves as Sustainably Carbon Negative. We were inspired by the NSW Governments commitment to taking action to address the looming waste management shortfall, and hear from Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Member for Blue Mountains Ms Trish Doyle MP. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners, sustainability trailblazers who all deserve to be recognised and celebrated! Alison Covington AM Susan Wallis Hayley Moffiet CPA Anna Kamasz #BringingGoodTogether #CircleOfGood #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #PeopleAndPlanet

Imagine the loneliness of watching from the sidelines. Play poverty is the lack of access to play resources, limiting creativity, social skills, and mental well-being for people of all ages. In our new report, Play Poverty in Australia, we reveal some staggering facts: ➡️ 3.8 million Australians are experiencing play poverty. ➡️ 3.5 million say the inability to afford play items or activities has impacted their family’s emotional well-being. Through our work with charity and donor networks, we’re alleviating play poverty, but there’s so much more to be done. Dive into more of our findings and read some stories of our impact here: https://lnkd.in/gfREhssp #EveryoneDeservesPlay #PlayPoverty #BringingGoodTogether #CircleOfGood