Kindness Week: transforming our community one kind act at a time!

Could you please add it to your networks? This talk is the launching project of the preparation of the "Kindness week" in Logan (October/2024):



The Kindness Week is an initiative supported by RAL (Refugee Association of Logan and other groups -private and community-) aimed at promoting and celebrating acts of kindness within our community. Typically observed over a designated period, such as a week, it encourages individuals, organisations, and businesses to engage in various activities that demonstrate compassion, generosity, and empathy towards others. Here are some key aspects and benefits of Kindness Week for our community:

Key Aspects of Kindness Week:

  1. Promotion of Positive Behaviour: Kindness Week serves as a platform to highlight and encourage positive behaviours that contribute to a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere.

  2. Activities and Events: It involves organising activities such as volunteer opportunities, fundraisers for charitable causes, community service projects, random acts of kindness challenges, and educational workshops on empathy and compassion.

  3. Collaboration and Unity: It fosters collaboration among community members, businesses, schools, and local governments to collectively work towards creating a more caring and compassionate environment.

  4. Education and Awareness: Kindness Week raises awareness about the importance of kindness in daily life, promoting understanding and respect across diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

  5. Long-lasting Impact: The goal is not only to encourage kindness during the designated week but also to inspire ongoing acts of kindness throughout the year, creating a lasting positive impact on the community's culture.

Benefits of Kindness Week:

  1. Improved Community Well-being: Acts of kindness promote positive emotions such as happiness, gratitude, and a sense of fulfilment, contributing to overall well-being in the community.

  2. Enhanced Social Connections: Kindness fosters stronger social connections and a sense of belonging among community members, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

  3. Positive Behavioural Change: Participating in Kindness Week can inspire individuals to adopt kindness as a habit, leading to a more empathetic and supportive community environment.

  4. Building Resilience: Kindness promotes resilience by helping individuals and communities cope with challenges and adversity through supportive relationships and mutual assistance.

  5. Cultural and Social Transformation: Over time, Kindness Week can contribute to a cultural shift towards a more compassionate society, where kindness and empathy are valued and practiced daily.

In summary, The Kindness Week is not just about a temporary focus on kind acts; it's about cultivating a culture of compassion and empathy that strengthens community bonds and enhances the overall quality of life for everyone involved.


About the Speaker: Ven. Dr Juewei has been an ordained monastic and a Buddhist Studies scholar for over 20 years. Prior to her ordination, Juewei applied research in artificial intelligence and business process re-engineering in the Singapore government for over 10 years. Juewei is now Head of Program for Applied Buddhist Studies and Humanistic Buddhism, as well as Director of the Humanistic Buddhism Centre at the Nan Tien Institute in Wollongong. Juewei co-organised the 8th International Symposium on Humanistic Buddhism in November 2021 where she first introduced the idea of the MettāVerses. Since then, she has published a book Cultivating Compassion: going beyond crises (2024) in which she was co-editor and co-author. The concept of the MettāVerses was also presented in the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies. Juewei is co-editor of a Special Issue for the Journal of Global Buddhism and Studies on Humanistic Buddhism series. She has created community projects, webinar series and podcasts, as well as apps and tools. E.g. she founded the Communities of Practice that runs a weekly Sunday check-in session for the global community to share in humanistic Buddhist values. Juewei holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, a Master of Arts in Buddhist studies, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering.

Address: 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central QLD 4114

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