FREE TO FEED

People seeking asylum are employed to give cooking classes, teaching about their cuisine and culture. www.freetofeed.org.au

KIVA

For as little as $25 you can loan money to an entrepreneur in developing countries. www.kiva.org

THE COOL TO BE KIND PROJECT

Leave a kindness card in random places as you travel around each day. A portion of the proceeds from every pack is donated to a worthy cause. www.thecooltobekindproject.org

THE KALA SPACE

Donate clothing, shoes and accessories or shop at The Kala Space, a thrift store employing women experiencing homelessness in East Brunswick. www.kalaspace.org.au

THE PERIOD PROJECT

Donate sanitary items or the cash equivalent each month to Melbourne Period Project, who provide sanitary care to homeless women, trans-men and non-binary people. www.theperiodproject.org.au

DROUGHT ANGELS

Farmers and rural families doing it tough are provided with food hampers, care packs, prepaid visas and local store vouchers. www.droughtangels.org.au