Documentaries

Collective impact can change the world

There is a growing trend in the world of business to be purpose-led, to make an impact, and to have a social conscience.  This has been a hot button topic in recent years and has seen the growth of the social enterprise sector, as well as many businesses aligning with the B Corp movement.

Pro Purpose is one initiative enabling small to medium businesses in Australia which exist to make a profit and which do not have the capacity to go through the rigorous B Corp approval process, to make a social impact in the course of their daily business workflow.

Building Men, Growing Fathers, Changing Generations

Each year, Dads4Kids hosts a Men’s Leadership Summit to equip men to be the best version of themselves.

Helping Hands joined Dads4Kids and over 60 men from across Australia to see how fathers and sons of all ages, cultures and nationalities are being given the tools to make the world a better place.

Fair Trade - The power to purchase freedom

For Australians, freedom is something we rarely think about. However, millions in the world are slaves to poverty, slaves to the sex trade, and slaves to unfair work practices. For them, freedom is something they may only ever dream of. Is there an answer to this overwhelming problem? 

Yes. Fair trade. 

Fair Trade - the power to purchase freedom

For Australians, freedom is something we rarely think about. However, millions in the world are slaves to poverty, slaves to the sex trade, and slaves to unfair work practices. For them, freedom is something they may only ever dream of. Is there an answer to this overwhelming problem?

Yes. Fair trade.

Generosity made simple for business

Novale Bathrooms provide design-driven, dream bathroom renovations for clients. With Pro Purpose, the success of their business enables them to sponsor children in developing countries, provide micro business start-up loans, and provide 231 nights of accommodation to families who are experiencing homelessness.

Limcora is a large plumbing and drainage company. Through the one truck, one child initiative Pro Purpose helped them implement, they sponsor children through World Vision.

Caring for people and planet

Mark Jones, CEO at the ImpactInstitute, holds the care of people and planet at the core of his business model. He works with individuals and organisations seeking to create a sustainable and responsible future in their everyday operations. 

It’s the inspiration behind the inaugural Social Impact Summit held in July 2023, which is featured on this week’s episode of Helping Hands. 

Miracles Day 2023 - CBM Australia

This week, we join the team at CBM Australia to find out more about the work they do coming alongside people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places. Through interventions like the gift of eye surgery and other eye health services, the CBM team fight poverty and exclusion, and transform the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Thornleigh Community Garden (Pt 2)

This week, we see Part 2 of our story on Thornleigh Community Garden. Even in the hustle and bustle of suburbia, we see that a therapeutic oasis is created to nurture friendship, purpose and dementia support through a connection to nature.

Thornleigh Community Garden (Pt 1)

This week, we see Part 1 of our story on Thornleigh Community Garden and see how the garden provides a beneficial space for its members to share time together through a common interest.

Written in Chalk: the echo of Arthur Stace

The Darlinghurst Theatre Company, who run the Eternity Playhouse Theatre, opened its doors to support the production of a cultural and historical documentary called Written in Chalk: the echo of Arthur Stace.

This week, we see Part 2 of our story about Wesley Mission's Aunties and Uncles team as they collect over $10 000 of toys and redistribute them to children and families doing it tough.  A small act of anonymous generosity can go a long way.

This week, we see Part 1 of our story about Wesley Mission's Aunties and Uncles team as they collect over $10 000 of toys and redistribute them to children and families doing it tough.  A small act of anonymous generosity can go a long way.

Lost Children of Jonglei Scholarships

This week, we join Aduk Dau at her Women's Afternoon Tea fundraiser and see the inspiring story about her passion to provide secondary school education to vulnerable South Sudanese youth, displaced by civil war and living as refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.

Brad and Rich's story - Wesley Mission

This week, we step into the lives of Brad and Rich to see how their lives are enriched through Wesley Mission's housing and community.

Wesley Mission's Edward Eager Centre (Pt 2)

This week, we see Part 2 of our Wesley Mission's Edward Eager Centre story. See the impact the centre makes by providing short-term crisis accommodation and support to men and women experiencing homelessness.