World Kindness Day

Black Pepper is searching for Australia's Kindest Person. As part of our annual celebration of kindness, we want to recognise the everyday people who go above and beyond to make a genuine difference in other people's lives.

MAKE A NOMINATION

WHO INSPIRES YOU WITH THEIR EVERYDAY ACTS OF KINDNESS?

Now is your chance to nominate an unsung hero. Whether it's a friend, family member, or someone in your local community, we want to hear their story. Nominations are open until 3 September.

CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA'S KINDEST PERSON

The national winner will receive $5000 donated by Black Pepper to a charity of their choice and a $1000 Black Pepper voucher.

State winners will receive a $500 Black Pepper voucher and $500 donated by Black Pepper to a charity of their choice. State Finalists will receive a selection of gifts from our sponsers.

HOW WE FIND AUSTRALIA'S KINDEST PERSON

Heather Baird experienced many challenges living in orphanages and foster homes from the age of 2 ½. She remembers going to school in old clothes and wishing she could have nice things.

Heather had always wanted to help children in similar situations, so in 2014 she started A Better Life for Foster Kids which supports foster children and their carers by providing clothing, toiletries and other essentials, furniture, advice and referrals and funds for foster kids.

Rose, known as 'The Charity Queen', is the co-founder and chairperson of Community Help and Togetherness (CHATS). The volunteer-run charity provides meals, groceries, clothing and essential household items to those in need. CHATS is known for its free Friday breakfasts which are attended by close to 100 people weekly.

Rose will help select Australia's Kindest Person for 2025.

A retired teacher, Joy spends her time cooking up to 70 meals each week for the homeless. During winter, she volunteers at a shelter, setting up beds and preparing packs of essentials. Joy teaches students English and cares for refugees. She once nursed a refugee dying of breast cancer through her last months of life, providing her with wonderful experiences such as trips to the ballet and special dinners.

Joy will help select Australia's Kindest Person for 2025.