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Knit One, Warm One Project
The ‘Knit One, Warm One’ project harnesses the efforts of volunteers, from crafty kids to knitting nannies, who’ve filled a shipping container with hand-crafted blankets, beanies, gloves, cardigans, socks, knitted toys and wraps, to send to war-affected Ukrainians every year, since 2022.
Getting Hands-on to Tackle Period Poverty
Looking for a meaningful group activity for your school, company or organisation? Good Neighbours Australia’s (GNAU) Sydney-based Period Poverty Workshops let your team, school or community group make a genuine difference to a young girl’s life.
Good Neighbours Australia Achieves DFAT Accreditation
GNAU is proud to announce that we recently became accredited by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), responsible for managing Australia’s development program.
Aussie warmth reaches Ukraine kids
In partnership with Good Neighbors Ukraine and Fight for Freedom (FFF), in-kind items donated by Australian supporters are currently being distributed to families across 10 regions of Ukraine. As the items reach the people who need them most, recipients have shared their thanks along with their personal stories.
Make a life-changing tax-deductible donation this EOFY
From just $30, your tax-deductible donation to Good Neighbours Australia delivers lasting change, not short-term relief. 30 June is your last chance to give and claim your EOFY tax deduction for this financial year.
Bringing Clean Water, Health and Hope 2026
We’re proud to celebrate the successful completion of our WASH Project, delivering much-needed clean water for children, schools and families in the Chitsotso community of Inhambane Province, Mozambique.
Better Life for Girls: WASH in the Philippines 2026
The Better Life for Girls project was able to make a real difference at a secondary school in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
Tackling Period Poverty in Bangladesh 2026
In 2026 Good Neighbours Australia is expanding the Better Life for Girls program in remote and rural communities in Bangladesh, tackling period poverty and further breaking down barriers to school attendance.
International Day of Education 2026
This International Day of Education, we shine a spotlight on Good Neighbors Bangladesh and their efforts to improve access to quality education, particularly for girls attending schools in urban slum communities across Dhaka.
Lending a hand to our neighbours in Ukraine
Good Neighbours Australia continues to support children and their families in Ukraine through our annual Winter Warmer appeals, partnering with Wrap with Love Australia, Underworks and the Australian Crafters’ Aid Network to provide 1,000 blankets, thousands of socks, thermals and over 700 hand-knitted sets of children’s winter apparel this year alone.
Change a Child’s Future for Good
At Good Neighbours Australia, protecting the rights and well-being of children is at the heart of what we do. Through our Child Sponsorship Program, you can partner with us to help children receive the support they need to thrive.
Making Art and Making Friends
The Intergenerational Art Project creates a safe space for people to connect while making art. Sponsored by the Inner West Council, recent sessions brought together local seniors who paired up with painting partners from the Australian Catholic University.
Establishing a New Partnership: A Visit to Laos
Our team travelled to Laos in mid 2025, to formalise our new partnership, meet with key stakeholders and explore program opportunities with community leaders and participants.
Raising period poverty awareness in Sydney
Sydney students helped construct eco-friendly, washable Days for Girls kits and heard eye-opening stories about the challenges girls face managing their periods in developing countries.
Empowering People, Transforming Communities: Our Year in Review
We’re proud to launch our 2025 Annual Report, showcasing the impact of our programs for girls, as well as our child sponsorship initiatives over the past year.
Insights from the trip to Vietnam
Our team visited Vietnam to witness first-hand how our programs are making a difference in the communities we support. Here are some insights from the trip.
Volunteers Help Foster Connections Across the Generations
Through the four-week art classes, senior participants and student volunteers came together to create beautiful artworks, while also building meaningful relationships across the generations.
Thuy’s Story
For Thuy, 60 minutes represents a journey of determination, and also of hope. Read more of this inspiring child sponsorship story.