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June 24, 2015

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Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Together we Can Build a Better World. Join #4x4Challenge today!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, com

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead. Together we will build a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Did you know around the world, over 1.6 billion pe

Did you know around the world, over 1.6 billion people are homeless or living in inadequate housing? And that closer to home in Australia, over 116,000 people are homeless every night? There’s a severe lack of access to appropriate and affordable housing in Australia. With the generous support of our donors, we provide long term housing solutions for low income families in need in VIC and SA. Having a safe place to call home allows families to put down roots in communities, start to grow and move beyond the struggle to survive and begin to flourish and thrive.

We have partnered with @inspiredadventures again t

We have partnered with @inspiredadventures again to bring you another exciting trip to Hike for Habitat on the Cradle Mountain in Tasmania in 2022! Registrations are now open. There has never been a better time to explore the Australia plus you'll be doing your bit to #HolidaysHereThisYear, supporting local communities impacted by the sudden loss of tourism. Now more than ever the vulnerable families we work with need all of us. Register for an unforgettable trip, embark on a new adventure, make new friendships, all whilst giving back to families in need of safe and decent homes. We encourage you to Register today. Get in quick there are only 18 spots for this trip.
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We need your help to spread the word tag a friend, family member or a public figure in the comments you would want to hike with.
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Fast Facts
Dates: ?Jan 18-22nd 2022?
Where: Cradle Mountain Tasmania Registration: $440
Fundraising: $2,500 For more details visit link in our bio!
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#HikeforHabitat2022 #tasmania #cradlemountaon #adventure #hiking #HabitatAustralia #Chairty #GiveBack #dogood #nonprofit #change #fundraising #australia #habitatforhumanity

Our wonderful volunteers in SA have been working t

Our wonderful volunteers in SA have been working tirelessly as part of SA's Gardens of Hope program, helping bushfire affected homeowners recover from the Black Summer fires by re-planting burnt land. Revegetation is so important as it creates homes for many animals, helping to restore biodiversity in an area 🌱

#DidYouKnow that 1 in 4 people live in conditions

#DidYouKnow that 1 in 4 people live in conditions that harm their health and safety. There is extensive evidence showing that when people move into better quality housing that their mental health improves. For example, a particular study by Evans, Wells, Chan, & Saltzman finding that the degree of improvement in housing correlated with the level of change in psychological distress. A stable, safe and decent homes plays a vital role in your physical health and mental health.
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Read more: link in or our bio or visit https://www.habitat.org.au/housing-and-health/

Families in your community and around the world ha

Families in your community and around the world have the potential to stand of their own. Habitat for Humanity is there to lend them a helping hand, partnering with them as they build a brighter future.

Meet Dave! Dave is one of our loyal and committed

Meet Dave! Dave is one of our loyal and committed volunteers. Dave has been on over 100 volunteer days including Brush with Kindness and Bushfire Recovery and a Global Village build to Nepal. Dave shared what it is about Habitat that keeps him coming back after all these years: “ I still think it’s a fantastic operation. Otherwise, I wouldn’t come back. It’s really rewarding and the people on the activities are great too. It is a really great concept, and it does things that make a real difference. I think people can give money quite easily, but getting out there, getting your hands dirty, and meeting people makes just as such a difference. It’s just the right thing to do to go out and help.” We are so lucky to have Dave support!

The impact of a home extends far beyond the walls

The impact of a home extends far beyond the walls we build."I have such ownership and pride of this house, and just don't know how to put it into words. I'm so grateful that Habitat and their supporters said "We can make a difference" - Tracey.

“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can ser

“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve... You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. 🔨 Volunteer Today with Habitat Australia and make and give back to a community in need.

Studies show that when we peruse "compassionate go

Studies show that when we peruse "compassionate goals" those aimed at helping others or otherwise helping make the world a better place- were less likely to have symptoms of anxiety and depression than when we focus on improving or protecting our own status or reputation.
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The act of giving activates the pleasure centre of our brain. It's win-win-win. This may be why those who help others tend to live longer, be healthier and have a better overall sense of well-being. Monks believe that the pillars of service makes our lives better in many ways.
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👭Service connects us. When you serve, it's hard to feel lonely. In most scenarios, you have to go out into the world and help other people.
🤗Service amplifies gratitude. Service gives you a broad view of all that you have.
❤️Service increases compassion. When you serve, you see that the world needs what you have to offer.
🥰Service builds self-esteem. Helping others tells you that you're making a difference in the world. You have a sense of meaning and purpose." - @jayshetty- Live Like a Monk

We need volunteers! We have a few spots to fill o

We need volunteers! We have a few spots to fill our Local Village Build in August in the Southern Highlands. Registrations close this July 12th so get in quick to make sure you don't miss an opportunity to help a Bushfire affected family and get back into nature. Click the link in our bio to register now. #Volunteer #VolunteerinAustralia #BushfireRecovery

"Being human is to do things that matter." - @_sar

"Being human is to do things that matter." - @_sarahwilson_ . At Habitat we believe the work we do matters. Our donors matter, our volunteers matter, our beneficiaries matter, our staff matter and our partners matter. We all are brought together by our belief that everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live. Together we are doing work that matters. Come and join us by volunteering with us or supporting our mission by giving today.

You can now give back to Habitat Australia by usin

You can now give back to Habitat Australia by using @Tradeforgoodau . Trade for Good are an online trading platform that believe doing good is more important than just making a profit. They donate 50% of the brokerage on all trades to charitable partners - like us! Visit: https://tradeforgood.com.au/about/

Transparency is key to building strong relationshi

Transparency is key to building strong relationships with our supporters. We would like to thank our supporters for all their donations because without them we would not be able to do what we do. Here is a short video explaining how we use your donations. Every donation makes a difference. Together we can build a better world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
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For more information please visit our website for annual reports and financial reports.

@better.that is an online shopping platform where

@better.that is an online shopping platform where you shop and they donate up to 25% of its net fee to Habitat Australia with every purchase! It's shopping, but better. Have a look at their awesome products and deals today by visiting: https://betterthat.com/good-causes/habitat-for-humanity

In recognition of NAIDOC Week 2021 Habitat Austral

In recognition of NAIDOC Week 2021 Habitat Australia was going to mobolise corporate volunteers through our Brush With Kindness program to make a difference to the lives of Indigenous Australians by working to repair or restore community housing. Due to COVID lockdowns and restrictions in QLD we are postponing the volutneer activites to a later date when it is safe for all to partcipate.
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This year the NAIDOC theme is – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.
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NAIDOC 2021 invites the nation to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage and equally respect the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders as they do the cultures and values of all Australians.
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#NAIDOC #NAIDOC2021 #HabitatAustralia #BrushWithKindness

Impact Series Update | Using the reliable energy f

Impact Series Update | Using the reliable energy from the sun to improve safety and wellbeing in Cambodia.

Safety and security, along with an improved sense of wellbeing, have returned to the streets of a small village in Battambang province, Cambodia, with the installation of 14 solar streetlights. The solar streetlights have increased the safety and wellbeing of women and girls, who are now able to walk around securely after dark. Members of the Urban PASSA community group highlighted the need for reliable lighting at night and submitted a proposal to Habitat for Humanity to install solar streetlights alongside the unstable electricity poles. PASSA is a key concept approach to empower community people to be more proactive in community participation, decision making, and a better understanding of disaster preparedness for their communities.

“At 6 pm every night, the solar streetlights are automatically turned on. Before, it was so dark at night in my community, and we have difficulties traveling around, especially for women and girls. When it was dark, we feel unsafe as people keep losing their stuff. We have 14 poles in my community, inside and outside the villages. When we have light, we have security. When the public electricity is cut off, people from other villages always came to enjoy our community. It was bright everywhere from the solar lights in our communities, and we all are so happy with these achievements.” – Sokhan – Member of the PASSA Community Group.

Every donation made to Habitat for Humanity Australia for this project is combined with funding from the Australian Government to reach more people. We have committed to contribute $1 for every $5 we receive under the @dfat ‘s Australian NGO Cooperation Program #ANCP . Your donation will allow us to extend our programs. Learning to advocate for their communities is a goal of the project, empowering and building community strength and resilience to climate change.

🔨 🏠 Have you volunteered with us before? The

🔨 🏠 Have you volunteered with us before? Then please make sure to join our Facebook Group. Join the group where you can ask questions, share an experience, photos, connect with old or new friends, and share ideas with us and each other. Join the group now, the link is in our bio and come volunteer with us! 🔨

Last chance! 👏 50% off rego for all our volunte

Last chance! 👏 50% off rego for all our volunteer builds and our #HikeforHabitat Tasmania 2022! Registration is down to $220 for a limited time only. Last chance today to to get this amazing discount.
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In case you haven’t already heard, we’re heading to Tasmania on a once-in-a-lifetime trekking adventure to raise funds for our Home Together Fund. Spend five days exploring Cradle Mountain and help us to continue building homes, communities and hope in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, our mission to provide a safe and secure home has become more important than ever. Join us as we discover this spectacular part of Australia and help us create a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. More info here: https://events.inspiredadventures.com.au/events/hike-for-habitat-tasmania-2022/

Partner Family Update: Christina and her three chi

Partner Family Update: Christina and her three children have now been living in their Habitat home for over a year now. We spoke to Christina about life since moving in to her Habitat home. “It's been amazing and changed our lives. We have somewhere to call home now. We were ok physically beforehand but now mentally we are so much happier. It’s good to run my own kitchen and laundry. It’s been a massive blessing and so important for me. Who would have thought that in my 40’s I’d get the keys to my own home that I helped build! This is ours!”

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