All in Givemas
What first started as a few folks playing cards in the back room of their local game store, has quickly grown into an established not-for-profit group with 200+ members passionate about Magic: The Gathering.
For Givemas, we spoke with James Alvarez, the President of the Greensborough Commander Community about how Magic has impacted his local gaming community.
As we continue to experience the pandemic’s on-going effects on our mental health, many are feeling burnt out and struggling to look after themselves.
We spoke to Co-Founder and CEO of Lumi Interactive studios Lauren Clinnick about how their free-to-play mobile game Kinder World is helping people across the globe practice self-care.
Disability activist Bianca Stern is the General Manager at All Things Equal, a cafe that provides purposeful employment for people with and without disability in a ‘mainstream’ work environment. Jessica Colgan is CEO of All Things Equal and Co-Founder at Ginger Snap Patisserie, a social enterprise celebrating the limitless potential of people with disability, and creating meaningful employment for people with disability. We hear from Bianca and Jessica about why it is important to have equal employment opportunities for all types of people.
For Givemas 2022, we spoke with Melbourne based enamel pin designer and digital illustrator Jessica Harris about her Etsy store, her PCOS pin series and the art of making.
Happy Givemas Day Ten! 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.
Today we share KOS Co-Founder Natalie Williams in conversation with Artemis & Aristomenis of CityWalks.Live for Givemas Day Nine. 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.
On Day Eight of Givemas, KOS journalist Joanne Fong sits down 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.
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.
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.
KOS caught up with PARK 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.
On Givemas Day Three, KOS chats to Polly Vadasz of Sighh Studio, a UK based stationery goods store full of gorgeous products that are fun and practical.
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 the first day of Givemas, KOS Co-Founder Natalie Williams chats with Felicia Lannan, Founder of Wildhouse Circus, about the connected community and personal strength she’s discovered through performing circus.
“We think the realisation that someone has taken the time to record 10 minutes of their window view (not the easiest thing to do) in the hope that it will brighten someone’s day somewhere in the world - that realisation is a lovely thing.”
“We call all our women ‘Sisters.’ Our community is a family – not bonded by blood, but bonded by a belief in the power of women supporting women.” Sisterworks speaks to KOS for the eleventh day of Givemas.
Welcome to Day Ten of our 12 Days of Givemas! Today Melbourne based business Maneki Neko Cat Rescue explains about why cats are therapeutic for so many in lockdown and how you can adopt your own little furry friend!
Tahui Active is an online clothing brand hoping to change the way we perceive fitness and make every woman feel comfortable in her body and her fitness goals. Founder Ani Tumai-Crawford chats to KOS for day nine of the 12 Days of Givemas.
Welcome to Givemas Day Eight! Today, we’re highlighting Melbourne-based book club, The YA Room. We spoke to co-founder Sarah Robinson-Hatch about the amazing and welcoming community she’s built by sharing her love of books and reading with others.
Artist and Melbourne music enthusiast Madison Cravis has created The Gas, a zine that combines art and the music scene in one to create a handmade, personalised flourish for a psychedelic reading experience.
Check out how creatives at La Mama Theatre have persevered through the tidal wave of COVID-19 and come out wiser and ready for action! We spoke to the lovely Liz Jones, Artistic Director and CEO of La Mama about the trials of performers and theatre staff, and Zoom's key role in continuing to deliver gripping theatre, poetry, music and cabaret experiences for viewers.
