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Kindness in Melbourne

When the world seems like an unkind place, it can be hard to see all the positive change happening all around us. We meet the Melburnians standing up for what’s right – and find out what you can do to help

Wednesday 26 October 2016

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Written by Rose Johnstone & Nick Dent

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Feeling down about the state of things? Let us inspire you with the stories of the Melbourne-based organisations and people working for a better world.

Choose kindness

Restaurants

Visit a café staffed by vulnerable young people

Every time you eat brunch at Streat, you're improving the lives of the less fortunate.

Things to do

Take a cooking class run by an asylum seeker

Cook delicacies from other cultures alongside a person making a new life in Melbourne.

Things to do

Adopt a greyhound

Hundreds of former racing dogs need homes, and they make even better pets than you'd think.

Film

Donate to a crowdsharing campaign

A local filmmaker hopes to shine a light on the casualties of war – and you can help.

Make a difference

Things to do

How to do good in Melbourne

The cafés, fashion labels and even toilet paper companies giving back to the community.

Things to do

Five great places to volunteer

These worthy causes are always looking for helping hands – and they cater to all levels of experience.

Meet these kindness advocates

Music

Missy Higgins

The singer-songwriter opens up about empathy, motherhood and why she won't stop campaigning for a fairer future.

Things to do

What does kindness mean to you?

Adam Bandt, Susan Carland, Rosie Batty, Julian Burnside and Kon Karapanagiotidis answer the question.