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
Renew Australia works with communities and property owners to let artists or enterprises use empty shops, offices and public buildings. Its a win win. The owners get a temporary tenant, insurance and it catalyses ideas creative projects and community initiatives. Built on the successful Renew Newcastle, its an idea for the times.Lots of examples from Burnie and Wollongong to Toowoomba. https://www.renewaustralia.org/
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