3things - We can change the world
3things is a movement for global goodness. We believe if each of us take small positive steps, together we can make some big changes.
So whether you've got 3 minutes, 3 weeks or more, you can do 3things to change the world...
An initiative of Oxfam Australia.
3things people are doing now
Naomi's 3things / Writing from Australia
- 1. - Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
- 2. - Encourage, Support, Love
- 3. - Be the change I want to see in the world
Rebecca's 3things / Writing from Canberra
- 1. - Give a pet at the RSPCA a home.
- 2. - Drink tap water, not bottled water.
- 3. - Give blood.
3things spotlight
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Boost those endorphins: Volunteer at Oxfam Trailwalker! -
Tell Cotton On and Big W to protect factory workers in Bangladesh. Sign the petition! -
Clean Water Saves Lives: Dive into our DIY fundraising kit! -
Six months, six sustainable and fair food challenges. Sign up now!
What difference does 3things make?
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Rockin’ the vintage look
By clothes swapping & op shopping, you’re reducing landfill & the energy that goes into making new garments.
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Buying fair trade
Choosing fair trade means you’re helping farmers get a decent, stable price for their work.
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Appreciating your food
With every bite we can support the people who produce our food, and who has access to it.
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Supporting ethical brands
By being aware of who's making your clothes and how, you're helping to support a sweat-shop free world.
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Volunteering
Many organisations around the world couldn’t survive without volunteers. Sign up & feel good!
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Riding your pushy
It not only makes you look good, it’s also better for the environment.
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Standing up for gender justice
While you might not know it, you can start being a gender justice hero regardless of gender or geography.
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Loving H20
We’re lucky in Australia to have access to clean drinking water. Help make this a reality for everyone.
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Being the change you want to see
As Gandhi famously said, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. Get some inspiration here.
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Supporting Indigenous Equality
Be part of the movement to ensure all Australians have equal access to employment, health and more.
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Reducing, reusing & recycling
Yes we all know the importance of recycling, but there’s more that you can do to be sustainable.
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Embracing your inner advocate
People power works. Don’t take our word for it; check out some of the recent wins on 3things.
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Smiling more often
True- smiling lifts your mood, reduces stress, increases productivity, produces empathy. The list goes on..
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Being critical of the media
By being discerning of what the media presents to us, we can make up our own mind about the world.
Events
The Finders Keepers Markets - Brisbane
- When:
- 6 - 7 Jul 2013
- Where:
- The Old Museum Herston
Brisbane Finders Keepers is back just in time before the weather gets so chilly we won't want to get out of bed on weekends. Grab a cup of fair trade coffee, take a stroll around the historic grounds of The Old Museum, absorb the friendly 1950s-country-fair-vibe and let your eyes be overwhelmed by all the heart-felt, handmade bits and bobs. Oh, and don't forget to add your 3things when you see our chalk baords.
Blog
To boycott or not to boycott?
Boycotting 'bad' brands seems like the obvious choice – and it can be a good one – but the downside is that boycotts can often end up hurting the people you're trying to help. If you stop buying the products those people are employed to make, they could end up out of a job. That's why a lot of people choose to get vocal instead – because telling companies you're not happy with them sends a much clearer message than just choosing not to buy their product.
Programs
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Design For Change
Design For Change works with emerging leaders in design, communications and business to create change using their skills and profession.
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Oxfam Uni Groups
Oxfam Uni Groups are a national network of university clubs and societies working together to help create a just world without poverty.
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Class of Change
Ideas, stories, resources and a chance to change the world, your way.
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Resources
Packed full of useful infographics & DIY social justice kits, our Resource section is your one stop changing the world spot.
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About 3things
The content on this site is produced by volunteers of Oxfam Australia's 3things movement and the general public. As such Oxfam Australia does not necessarily endorse the views expressed on this site.
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