This community plant exchange is a great way of sharing nature’s gifts- take a plant, leave a plant, or pay a couple of dollars. Spotted on Pinnacle Road near Orange, Central Western NSW.
Internships such as Nomura's Returners Program and Meta's Return to Work program open pathways for adults returning to the workforce and helping to counter the disproportionate withdrawal of women from the workforce during the pandemic.Article by MaryLou Costa on Reasons to be Cheerful website
In the wake of disaster, communities usually end up with a bigger headache - piles of donated goods that aren't needed or suitable, and which end up as landfill. Giveit.org.au is a platform that allows people to offer donations but they are only accepted once a person or agency in a disaster area has identified a need. Donations of cash are also tax deductible. https://uat.givit.org.au/about-us/our-work-in-disasters