Charity Gala Bluff & Swagger, a 90s pop-up bar, a month-long game of tag...

In 2024, my focus is 'COMMUNITY' and I've decided to create a monthly 'Pay it Forward' newsletter, highlighting people, organisations or even articles I come across each month, who are doing interesting, powerful and kind things. It will intentionally cover a variety of topics - to get us out of our algorithm formed bubbles.

I'd love to have you join this journey, so please feel free to create your own list, tag people doing cool sh*t here, or share these newsletters.

Thank you for being a part of my community.

Hannah

Nature has become an official Spotify artist...

...earning royalties for conservation. Nature as an official artist will mean singers, songwriters and bands who use these sounds can choose to add it as a featured artist. You can now listen to 'Nature' on all major music streaming platforms.

“Popular culture, like music, has the power to engage millions and millions of people, ignite positive global change at scale, and get us all on a more sustainable path,” said Katja Iversen , CEO of the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live , which launched the initiative.? Read more

Power to the Imagination

Rob Hopkins has put together "The Ministry of Imagination Manifesto: an imagination-based manifesto for times that need one." It's a powerful read, and a rabbit-hole worth wandering down. A collection of thoughts, ideas and alternative policies from cross-sections of our society.

Loved it. What a way to broaden our minds.

Bluff & Swagger: Charity Gala (Sydney, Australia)

I recently have had the pleasure of getting to know Aminata Conteh-Biger , the epitome of strength and love. Aminata founded her Foundation after a series of life-threatening & life-changing experiences. I won't even try to put her experiences into words - read hers.

The Aminata Maternal Foundation 's Bluff and Swagger Gala is a showcase of African lifestyle and the contagious celebration and joyful spirit of Shout ‘Gladi Gladi’, in celebration of women overcoming adversity and celebrating their strength and resilience through fashion. "Our drummers set the rhythm for the soulful event, bringing and building a bridge from the continent of Africa to Australia and at the same time shining a light on the importance of “making birth safe NOW and for the FUTURE” through the incredible work of the Aminata Maternal Foundation."

This major fundraising event intends to support teenage mothers in Sierra Leone through the?Dream Team Project.

Saturday June 1st 2024 | Tickets are $250, and tax deductible.

Undecided? Watch last year's highlights!

Adults play a month-long game of Tag in Queensland.

You've probably seen this story. But in case you missed it... An extreme sport that seems to include hiding in bathrooms, and waiting 'til lights out...

No Money No Time: Healthy eating doesn't have to break your budget.

From the University of Newcastle comes a free resource that is designed to help you create healthy, cost-effective meals at low cost. No matter where you are in the world.

You can choose recipes by cost per serve (e.g. under $3), by ingredient or by no. people the meal is for (even for single serves!).

Just for a laugh: From Tormund (Giantsbane) to Cinderella

The biggest pumpkin grown in Australia this year (407kg) has been given a second life as intrepid commodore Adam Farquharson paddled it down the Tumut river. "Barry Humphries said that he's a big fan of the unnecessary, and I am too.?I'm a big one for shenanigans," he said. And that makes me three. Read ABC Article

Last but not least... stay tuned for 'myspace: the 90's pop-up.'

A month-long pop-up cocktail bar, coming this July in Sydney. Interested in partnering or being involved? DM me or email [email protected]

And that's all for now. Thanks for playing along!

Hannah x

(If you'd like to know a bit more about who I am - read this).

In the spirit of reconciliation I?acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.