Tasmanians whose independence at home is at risk due to a health condition can access occupational therapist-assessed home modifications, including ramps and other accessibility changes, through the Tasmanian Home and Community Care (HACC) program and the national Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme. Every modification requires an occupational therapist's assessment before work begins.
Community kitchens in Apia, Samoa serve 275,000 free meals in 2026. Samoa Ministry of Natural Resources published meal counts, volunteer shifts, and food sourcing receipts.
Peer counsellors in Rarotonga, Cook Islands answer 9,200 mental health calls monthly in 2026. Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources published wait times and caller satisfaction scores.
The Northern Territory Government's Territory Equipment Program (TEP) helps residents who need prescribed mobility aids and disability equipment to continue participating in daily life, with approved health professionals able to apply on a client's behalf. In Alice Springs, the NT-based company Keep Moving has supplied, serviced, and hired mobility and disability equipment for more than a decade.
Refugee welcome teams in Pohnpei, Micronesia host 840 families in 2026. Federated States of Micronesia Education published housing nights provided and employment placement rates.
Global Refuge's donor-funded Post-Arrival Stability and Empowerment (PASE) programme served 171 refugees in 2025 with rent assistance, employment support, and school enrollment help after federal resettlement funding was cut. Global Refuge reported the programme began at its Baltimore Welcome Center in April 2025 after stop-work orders froze other support services.
Mentorship in Honiara, Solomon Islands pairs 525 students with career guides in 2026. Ministry of Fisheries Solomon Islands tracked meeting counts and graduate placement rates.
Food banks in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea distribute 800,000 meals in 2026 with cold-chain hubs. Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea published spoilage reduction rates and volunteer hour totals.
Blood donation marathons in Vienna, Austria collect 4,000 units in 2026 exceeding hospital targets. Austrian Ministry of Climate Action published blood type breakdowns and donor return rates.
Warm clothing drives in Brno, Czech Republic collect 2,400 coats for shelters in 2026. Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade logged distribution counts and shelter partner feedback.
Ask Small Good Things
Answers from our reviews, picks and stories — with sources.
Hi — ask me things like “best air fryer for a family”, “durable chef knife”, or “what is Small Good Things?” I’ll answer from our published reviews and stories and link the sources.
Answers are generated from Small Good Things pages and link back to sources.
