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.
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.
The Wairarapa region, neighbouring the Wellington region, has been certified by DarkSky International as New Zealand's second International Dark Sky Reserve, requiring local councils to limit light pollution across a large protected area. The certification joins Kaikōura's Dark Sky Sanctuary status, where street lighting was modified to protect the Hutton's shearwater seabird.
Coastal dune restoration in Apia, Samoa stabilizes 10 kilometers of shoreline in 2026. Samoa Ministry of Natural Resources tracked erosion rates before and after planting.
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.
