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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How was your National Close the Gap Day?

By: Sharon S, posted in: Events Students health Indigenous
10 Apr 2013.
Check out some of the pics from the record-breaking 950 events to help close the Indigenous health gap! And if you haven't already, join hundreds of thousands of people across Australia and sign the pledge to Close the Gap! Read the full story »

Order a limited edition 3things poster

By: Sharon S, posted in: Students
10 Apr 2013.
Who do you have on your bedroom wall? Lady Gaga? Bieber? Katy Perry? Kanye?... So whoever is plastered across your wall, the change of seasons means a freshen up. So get your hands on a limited edition 3things poster to help you re-decorate. Read the full story »

Get 3things into your school

By: Sharon S, posted in: Students
11 Feb 2013.
If you want 3things in your school - we've created a 3things Starter Pack with all the fun stuff you need to get 3things happening at your school. Read the full story »

"Cyber bullying is like being punched in the face"- videos that block the punch

By: Sharon S, posted in: Music and arts Tech Students Film Competitions
24 Oct 2012.
The ten winners of the BackMeUp anti-cyberbullying competition have created a 30 second commercial at their film making workshop in Sydney. Two of the winners – Paige and Eloise from South Australia said “It is surreal the way we have got along with each other during this amazing journey no-matter what our experience of film and acting is or where we are from or how old we are we are all entirely supportive of everyone’s decisions, ideas and inputs.” Read the full story »

Tell us something we don't know...

By: Sharon S, posted in: Students
16 Oct 2012.
Tell us something we don't know....We've made it easy for you to connect with other student, thanks 3things - no worries! Read the full story »

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We've created a button for you! Our 3htings community tell us all the great things they're doing to change the world in their own way. Here's a chance for you to do the same. And, we've made it super easy for you to do. Read the full story »

Tote bag, T-shirt and chocolates - all yours to WIN

By: Sharon S, posted in: Students
09 Oct 2012.
Upload a photo of you and your friends with food - cooking it, eating it, posing with it - whatever! and you can go into the running to win a GROW tote bag, T-shirt, chocolate and more. All in celebration of Fair Food Month! Read the full story »

We get around, in hand-me-downs

We get around, in hand-me downs Do you own any hand-me downs? I do, boy oh boy do I ever! So a few questions for you ladies and gents... Does the same person give you stuff - an older sister? Your bestie? Are you game to admit that its your dad? Hand-me downs... ethical, sustainable, generous. Or can we be so sure? Read the full story »

What does 3things do for lunch? What do you do for lunch?

By: Sharon S, posted in: Food Students health 3things Community
24 Sep 2012.
Who would give up a Subway Footlong for a lovingly made healthy salad?? Oxfamer Geoff did! Our featured fella is a regular at the Sydney office Lunch Club and now a convert who believes that raw salads CAN fill you up at lunch. Read on to see what happens behind the scenes at lunchtime at the Oxfam Sydney offices. We have literally changed our world, one mouthful at a time. Read the full story »

Playing fair at the Olympics goes beyond passing a dope test

U.S athlete, John Carlos raised his fist at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico to bring attention to the need for equality, justice and respect for human rights. You have the opportunity to make a stand during these Olympics by getting big sportswear companies like Nike, Puma and adidas to PlayFair and respect workers' rights. Read the full story »

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