International Women’s Day: #BreakTheBias
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th every year. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. However, women are still left behind in social, economic and political matters. This is often caused by conscious or...
10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Neighbourhood
Ever wished that you lived in a better neighbourhood? You can make your wish come true! By being a better neighbour, your neighbourhood will benefit and get better – and so will you. Here are 10 practical ways to become a better neighbour: 1. When walking or driving...
Salt and Light Food Assistance Program – June updates
With the COVID situation easing in Queensland, life is slowly getting back to normal. However, many families are still struggling with a diminished economy. Salt and Light Food Relief Program (SLFR) besides delivering food parcels to the less mobile, also distributes...
Refugee Week
Refugee WeekOriginally celebrated in 1986, Refugee Week aims to raise awareness towards the positive contributions refugees have made to Australian society, as well as the many issues they face around the world. First organised in Sydney in 1986 by Austcare, Refugee...
Jobseekers Class – New Employment Assistance
In late 2019, the Unidus Hands of Hope English Class (Advanced Level) ran a series of lessons on Australian English. It was taught by one of our volunteers, Ben Ley, and was very well received and thoroughly enjoyed by the students. When the teaching series ended, we...
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is often associated with mental health conditions – such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. It is often misunderstood and misinterpreted by many. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is “a state of well-being in which each...
Good Neighbours – Pay It Forward at Pallara Central Park
Good Neighbours team did a Pay-it-Forward BBQ at Pallara Central Park on Sunday, 21st July 2019. It has been an awesome weekend with the neighbours - a beautiful day to be out in the sun, with the BBQ happening and seeing both the adults and the children having fun....
English Class Program – Starts From A Seed of Passion!
It all started with a burden to bless and reach out to the Vietnamese and other migrant communities in Inala, a suburb close to Unidus Community Centre in Willawong. After months of planning and discussion with Hands of Hope...
Christmas 4 Kids 2018
Christmas 4 Kids is Hands of Hope annual flagship community event. Formerly known as Santa’s Gift Factory, Christmas 4 Kids started in 1998 in a school in Mt. Gravatt, then moved to Inala in 2003. Now, this event is held annually on the first Saturday of December at...