As a worker in the homeless field with past life experience of being homeless as a teenager, I know how much it means to oneself to be able to clean your teeth when not privileged to showering facilities. It makes you feel at least half human.
Life Without Barriers
Donation by Colgate
New South Wales
Lego saves the day for a child in hospital
It’s amazing how something as simple as LEGO can make such a big difference to a child who’s sick in hospital.
When you’re stuck in a hospital bed, surrounded by machines and doctors, a small box of LEGO can become so much more, a world of imagination, distraction, and joy.
It gives children something to focus on, something they can control and create when so much around them feels out of their hands. It sparks smiles, quiet moments of play, and sometimes even laughter with family or nurses who join in the build!
That’s why we love including LEGO in our Smiles2U packs because it’s not just a toy, it’s a little box of hope.
Frida Kahlo Friday in the Community Hub
“Programs like this give me the chance to leave my house and spend time with other ladies in my community. I don’t get much time for myself because I have a big family to look after so being in the hub helps me relax, be creative and I always leave happy. I don’t think my language is the best so I also get to practice my English at the same time and this make me even more happy” *Fatma
Building More Than Blocks: How LEGO is Changing Lives at Rainbow Roos
“My kids were over the moon when they got the LEGO sets! It wasn’t just the fun of building—seeing them work together, share ideas, and celebrate each other’s creations was amazing. They haven’t stopped talking about it all week.” – Parent of a Rainbow Roos participant
Building More Than Blocks: How LEGO is Changing Lives at Rainbow Roos
“My kids were over the moon when they got the LEGO sets! It wasn’t just the fun of building—seeing them work together, share ideas, and celebrate each other’s creations was amazing. They haven’t stopped talking about it all week.” – Parent of a Rainbow Roos participant
Empowering Coaches and Children: Technology for Connection and Growth
Having these tablets has completely changed the way we run our sessions. The kids are more engaged, they can see examples live, and it makes learning new skills so much more fun. It’s like having a mini-coach in their hands!” – Rainbow Roos Coach
Mouthwash added to our Free Fill-a-bag program
It has been amazing to be able to help those in community who are struggling with a disability or who are raising children with disabilities. With our fill-a-bag program we have been able to assist more people within our community. Giving our free mouthwash etc has really driven the traffic to our space and people know where to go if they are in need.
Good360 Helps Launch The Everyday Table – Kiama
“Seeing people’s faces light up as they discovered the complimentary area was incredible. The LEGO and books brought so much joy, and the Go-To products really met a practical need. It reminded us why The Everyday Table exists — community, dignity, and connection.” — Volunteer
Dominoes for the Elderly
Wendy lead this game with our seniors.
Mr F. who lives alone, strived on one to one interactions and this dominos game gave him the opportunity to join our staff member at playing it.
he was putting effort in counting the dots, handling the pieces and playing the game.
he showed real interest and said i am so happy i can remember counting.
the staff member fed back that this game not only promoted cognitive skills, but helped with social skills too and motor skills though some seniors struggles with holding the pieces at times due to arthritis
