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.

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people are doing...

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things to help change the world

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!

Check out who's on board

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What difference does 3things make?

  • Rockin’ the vintage look

    By clothes swapping & op shopping, you’re reducing landfill & the energy that goes into making new garments.

  • Buying fair trade

    Choosing fair trade means you’re helping farmers get a decent, stable price for their work.

  • Appreciating your food

    With every bite we can support the people who produce our food, and who has access to it.

  • Supporting ethical brands

    By being aware of who's making your clothes and how, you're helping to support a sweat-shop free world.

  • Volunteering

    Many organisations around the world couldn’t survive without volunteers. Sign up & feel good!

  • Riding your pushy

    It not only makes you look good, it’s also better for the environment.

  • Standing up for gender justice

    While you might not know it, you can start being a gender justice hero regardless of gender or geography.

  • Loving H20

    We’re lucky in Australia to have access to clean drinking water. Help make this a reality for everyone.

  • 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.

  • Supporting Indigenous Equality

    Be part of the movement to ensure all Australians have equal access to employment, health and more.

  • Reducing, reusing & recycling

    Yes we all know the importance of recycling, but there’s more that you can do to be sustainable.

  • Embracing your inner advocate

    People power works. Don’t take our word for it; check out some of the recent wins on 3things.

  • Smiling more often

    True- smiling lifts your mood, reduces stress, increases productivity, produces empathy. The list goes on..

  • 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.

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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.

Check out all our events or Volunteer at an event

Blog

To boycott or not to boycott?

By: Bink. 12 Jun 2013

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.

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Programs

  • Design For Change

    Design For Change works with emerging leaders in design, communications and business to create change using their skills and profession.

  • 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.

  • Class of Change

    Ideas, stories, resources and a chance to change the world, your way.

  • Resources

    books

    Packed full of useful infographics & DIY social justice kits, our Resource section is your one stop changing the world spot.

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