We’ve officially reached the end of another year of the 12 Days of Givemas! We’ve been so lucky to chat to twelve amazing changemakers about the positive change they’ve been creating this year and across the holiday season. In case you' missed some of our interviews, we’ve created a Givemas wrap up guide to add to your reading list over the break.
12 Days of Givemas
Day One: Wildhouse Circus
We chat with Felicia Lannan, Founder of Wildhouse Circus, about the connected community and personal strength she’s discovered through performing circus.
Co-Founders of Sock Drawer Heroes Erin and Bec explain just how life-saving gender affirming affordable products can be to the trans and gender diverse community.
On Givemas Day Three, KOS chats to Polly Vadasz of Sighh Studio. A UK based boutique of gorgeous stationery and homely products, Sighh's mission is to provide products with purpose. In our interview with Polly, we talk about her journey as a young entrepreneur, the importance of nesting, and what's coming up for Sighh in 2022.
KOS caught up with PARK Social Soccer Co Co-Founder & Creative Director, Sam Davy for Day Four of Givemas. We discuss his vision for change through PARK SSC’s design and apparel donation initiative, which connects underprivileged children to communities globally.
KOS Co-Founder Natalie recently spoke with two old high school friends Sarah Vavlitis and Kristy Filev and discovered how this young dynamic duo had found their way into the frontlines of the pandemic.
Day Six: Voice of Health
On Givemas Day Six, we reflect on the mental health challenges of COVID-19, and chat to Voice of Heath, an online mental health organisation on the ground making a difference.
Journalist Joanne Fong chats with Corey Tutt, CEO of Deadly Science for Day Seven of Givemas, discussing his charity providing science resources to remote schools across Australia, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
We speak with Manpreet Singh, vice-president of Sikh Volunteers Australia. Singh discusses how his non-profit volunteer organisation impacts the lives of Australians by providing free food to disadvantaged families while promoting and embracing diversity.
Day Nine: City Walks Live
In conversation with Artemis & Aristomenis, we chat CityWalks.Live. The duo share how their skills in web design and computer engineering , and a passion for travelling, inspired the online platform that allows users to virtually travel across the globe, all from the comfort of their own home.
National CEO of Mates In Construction Chris Lockwood speaks with us about how their suicide prevention program is improving the mental health of the the construction, mining and energy industry.
Podcard is a “single edition personalised podcast for someone you love.” Created through online audio submissions from friends and family, Anna Frey Taylor creates a professionally produced “audiobook of memories,” to help you celebrate your loved one. We spoke with Anna to discuss how meaningful she’s found Podcard to be and what it means to connect in a world stretched so far apart.
Bonnie Jarrett is a 22 year old “thinker, dreamer, problem solver, full time photo taker & part time creative-anarchist.” Making waves in the Melbourne photography scene, KOS recently sat down with her to chat about what it’s like to be an emerging creative in 2021
