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SUMMARY:Compassion in a Cup
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating communities where all people are valued. \n‘Compassion in a Cup’ activities involve people coming together with a common purpose of connecting\, sharing and supporting one another to create a more caring and compassionate world. It involves sharing conversations\, listening\, gestures of support\, acts of compassion… all while enjoying drinks and food. \nWe understand that every day we start with an empty cup\, and it is about what we bring to our cup\, and what we put in it\, that makes it what we want it to be. \nIt is about the connections we have\, and our ability to appreciate what we put in our cup … the people we love\, the people we learn from\, the experiences\, the places\, our beliefs and values – everything we put in our cup\, and the places we take ourselves is our responsibility! \nOur cup is also synonymous with sharing stories that come from the heart about what and who matters in our lives\, as it brings the internal process to the external. It brings people together in every culture of the world. It is about celebrating and caring for the people we have in our ‘cup of life’. \nBy gathering together and learning from one another\, we can fill our cups and add joy and meaning to all our lives and to the relationships we have with one another. \nSo\, every day\, as we fill our cup\, and open our hearts\, we remind ourselves that we are not alone\, that we are loved and that we all seek to find meaning and purpose for our lives. One of the most important things we have in life is one another – we all matter! \nSo\, let’s create the world we want to see. Why not share your ‘Compassion in a Cup’ with family\, friends\, neighbours\, communities\, schools and work colleagues. We know that change happens when we come together. \n‘Compassion in a Cup’ can be individual acts of compassion\, or group activities. \nHere are some examples: \nIndividual acts of compassion: \n\nConnect with others: Invite someone\, or a group to join you for a cup of coffee or tea at a local cafe\nPaying it forward: Buy the person behind you in line a coffee or treat\nOffer a drink: Make a cup of tea or coffee for a friend or family member\nLeave a note: Write a caring message or quote on a post it notes and leave it in a public place\nCompassion Coffee: Create a special coffee or tea blend with a caring and supportive name and share it\nCompliment: Give a heartfelt compliment to a stranger or someone you know\n\n\nGroup activities:\n\n\nCompassion cafe or shop: Set up a temporary cafe in your home\, school or workplace (you could donate the proceeds to a local charity)\nCompassion cupcakes: Bake and decorate cupcakes with messages of care and support and share them with colleagues\, friends and neighbours\nWarm welcome: Host a tea party “getting to know you” with a goal of welcoming new members to your school\, community or organization\nFill a cup activity: Provide people with a cup that they can fill with messages of support for members of the group\nWho and what is in your cup: Ask people to share the name of person that they have admired and how that person impacted their life\nQuestions for self-reflection: 1) What is it like for you when someone is compassionate towards you? 2) What is it like for you when you are compassionate towards others? 3) What is it like when you are compassionate towards yourself?\n\nAdditional ideas: \n\nThank you notes: Write thank you notes to people who have helped you or have made a positive and caring impact on your life\nVolunteer together: Spend time creating craft ideas\, a fundraiser or organizing a drive to collect items for a local charity\nOffer of Help: Offer to help a friend or a neighbour who may be struggling\nInvite a speaker: If the opportunity arises\, invite a speaker who may add inspiration and ideas to support you group to cultivate a more compassionate community\n\n 
URL:https://communityconnectingcommunity.com/event/compassion-in-a-cup/
CATEGORIES:Activity ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T080000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Compassion 10th ~ 12th September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join with us as we Celebrate Compassion 10th ~ 12th Sept. 2025 \nWe are inviting members of our neighbourhoods\, school communities\, sporting groups\, organizations\, and workplaces to host a simple event to celebrate compassion as we supercharge the global movement of compassion. \nAt its core\, compassion is what it means to be human. It strengthens relationships\, build trust\, and create communities where everyone feels valued. Compassion is not just an abstract concept…It has real\, measurable effects on our well-being. Studies show that practicing compassion can: \n\nReduce stress and anxiety: Helping others fosters emotional resilience and inner peace.\nImprove physical health: Acts of kindness are linked to lower blood pressure and stronger immune systems\nEnhance relationships: Compassion strengthens connections\, making our communities more supportive and inclusive\n\nCelebrate Compassion \nCompassion doesn’t always need to be grand or dramatic.  Remember Paul Kelly’s wise words: ‘From little things\, big things grow!’ Start by creating the change you want to see. \nFirstly… you can reach out to a group near you… or …. we can help you plan your own celebration and provide you with activities to promote compassion. \nHere are some celebration ideas for you think about: \n\nMorning tea with family\, friends\, or work colleagues in the workplace or at a local cafe\nSausage sizzle or cake stall in the park with members of you community or sporting group\nA street party celebrating connection and neighbourliness\nA workshop on how to create a more compassionate community\nTalks from different organizations on the importance and value of compassion\nInviting a local decision-maker to hear about what you see as being a compassionate community\nDance\, art\, music\, and drama celebrating compassion\nAsking local schools and other youth groups to get involved in creating art or stories about the importance of compassion\nRunning compassion circles\nCreating an artistic installation all about the need for compassion in the world\nEngaging different sectors – like education\, healthcare\, and business – and hearing from them about how compassion could make a difference to their work\nLaunching a new program that you’ve already created\n\nPlease follow the link below for a brochure with more information to help with planning your event and activities to promote compassion. \nPlease feel free to contact us if you would like more information or need support in planning your event. \nBy connecting\, sharing and supporting one another\, we can change the way we feel about ourselves\, each other\, our community and the world around us. \nWhatever your C.H.O.I.C.E.\, let’s do it together! \nCelebrate Compassion Planning and Activities
URL:https://communityconnectingcommunity.com/event/celebrate-compassion-12th-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community Wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Compassion Connectors Australia":MAILTO:info@communityconnectingcommunity.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T180000
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SUMMARY:Australia National Day of Compassion 2025             Theme: “Compassion in Action”  Sunday 21 September 2025 | 8am–6pm (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:The	Charter	for	Compassion	Australia	(CFCA)	and	the	Global	Compassion	Coalition	Australia (GCCA)	warmly	invite	you	to	join	our	5th	National	Day	of	Compassion.	This	soulful	day	offers	all	Australians	(and	friends	around	the	globe)	an	opportunity	to	learn	about	&	practice compassion	–	so	needed	in	our	stressful	times.	 \nGlobal Live Event (8am–9am AEST) “Compassion in Action”\n• Across	the	Globe	–	Marilyn	Turkovich\,	CFC\,	Executive	Director\n• Across	our	Continent	–	Prof	Hugh	Mackay	AO\,	Ambassador\n• Across	our	Cities	–	Compassionate	Ballarat	–	Ben	Kelly\n• Across	our	Communities	–	Maureen	Sansom\,	GCC	Connectors\n• Across	our	Selves	–	Dr	Stan	Steindl\,	Compassion	in	a	T-shirt	 \nRegister:	https://charterforcompassion.civiplus.net/…/event/info…	 \nFull Day of “Compassion in Action” Sessions (9am–6pm AEST)\n• 9am	–	Walking	on	Country	with	our	First	Peoples\,	Nathan	Tyson\n• 10am	–	Toowoomba:	International	City	of	Peace\n• 11am	–	World	Peace	Poles\,	Yashio	Mochizuki	&	Heidi	Unferdorben\n• 12pm	–	Break	(Open/Close	Brisbane	Threshold	Singers)\n• 1pm	–	Compassion	Goes	Viral\,	Dr	Stan	Steindl\n• 2pm	–	Compassion	Connectors	Global\,	Matt	Hawkins\n• 3pm	–	Compassion	Connectors	Australia\,	Maureen	Sansom\n• 4pm	–	My	Compassionate	Self	Portrait	Workshop\,	Alison	Turner\n• 5pm	–	Compassion\,	a	Fireside	Chat\,	Michael	Bartura	 \nRegister	now	and	plan	to	be	part	of	this	transformative	day	of	compassion	in	action.	We look	forward	to	welcoming	you!\nhttps://charterforcompassion.civiplus.net/…/event/info…
URL:https://communityconnectingcommunity.com/event/australia-national-day-of-compassion-2025-theme-compassion-in-action-sunday-21-september-2025-8am-6pm-aest/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261217T160000
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SUMMARY:Compassion Circle
DESCRIPTION:Social disconnection and emotional strain are increasing globally\, leaving communities fractured and individuals struggling to find meaningful connections. \nWhile we often see acts of compassion during crises\, barriers to compassion in everyday life contribute to widespread loneliness\, anxiety\, and depression. The challenge we face is rediscovering connection\, care\, and compassion — not just for ourselves but for those around us. Science shows that compassionate relationships are vital for our mental\, physical\, and overall well-being. \nBy connecting\, sharing\, and supporting each other\, we can transform how we view ourselves\, our communities\, and the world around us. Humanity has always thrived through kindness\, care\, and compassion. \nChange happens when we come together! \nCompassion Circles are groups that come together online or in person to explore the importance of compassion and its benefits for humanity. As an initiative of the Global Compassion Coalition\, these Circles aim to foster communities of compassion through connection\, practice\, and support. \nThrough inner reflection\, empathic listening\, and meaningful connections\, Compassion Circles help us cultivate compassion. They allow us to gain new perspectives\, understand diverse experiences and emotions\, and expand our moral circles—helping us break down barriers to care and understanding.
URL:https://communityconnectingcommunity.com/event/circles-for-c-h-o-i-c-e/
LOCATION:Club Lemon Tree\, Gould Drive\, Lemon Tree Passage\, New South Wales\, 2319\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Activity ongoing,Chat group,Community Wellbeing,LocalMeetup
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Sansom":MAILTO:info@communityconnectingcommunity.com
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