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One act of kindness can change a life. And from that single act, a ripple can begin that reaches further than we could ever imagine. Tonight, we celebrate the extraordinary power of kindness and the incredible difference one person can make. From more than 5,000 nominations across Australia, 15 remarkable finalists are here tonight, each with a story that reminds us that kindness is alive and well in our communities. Australia’s Kindest Person is more than an award. It’s a celebration of hope, generosity and humanity, and a reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can create a lasting impact. Our hope is that tonight their stories inspire you to create ripples of kindness of your own, and that you leave with your faith in the kindness of humanity restored.WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOMEANGELA WILLIAMS Founder & CEO, HumanKind DAVE MATTHEWS Chief Engagement Officer, HumanKind
MEET AUSTRALIA’S 15 KINDEST FINALISTS MEET AUSTRALIA’SMEET AUSTRALIA’S 15 KINDEST FINALISTS15 KINDEST FINALISTS KINDNESS CLOSE TO HOME KINDNESS IN THE REGIONS KINDNESS TO STRANGERS KINDNESS IN WORK & LEADERSHIP KINDNESS IN COMMUNITY Brian Gallop Jenny Beverley Jennifer Howard David Facer Kellie Coff David Bell Melissa Alsemgeest Joshua New Judi Sandilands Taylor Goodwin Kim Bramwell Danny Mayson-Kinder George Mann Jonasi Singehebhuye Lana Borg PERTH, WA HOBART, TAS ADELAIDE, SA BUNDABERG, QLD MILDURA, VIC DOOMADGEE, QLD BRISBANE, QLD MOUNT BEAUTY, VIC KIAMA, NSW ADELAIDE, SA HEATHMONT, VIC HOBART, TAS TOWNSVILLE, QLD MELBOURNE, VIC SYDNEY, NSW
15 FINALISTS. 15 CHARITIES.15 FINALISTS. 15 CHARITIES.15 FINALISTS. 15 CHARITIES.$50,000 PRIZE $25,000 TO THEIR CHOSEN CHARITY $25,000 TO AUSTRALIA’S KINDEST PERSON +++ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDPEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDPEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Australia has had its say. Australians across the country were invited to watch the stories of our 15 finalists and vote for the person whose story of kindness resonated most with them. TONIGHT, THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WILL BE REVEALED. Chosen by Brian GallopChosen by Brian GallopChosen by Brian Gallop Chosen by Jenny BeverleyChosen by Jenny BeverleyChosen by Jenny Beverley Chosen by Jennifer HowardChosen by Jennifer HowardChosen by Jennifer Howard Chosen by David FacerChosen by David FacerChosen by David Facer Chosen by Kellie CoffChosen by Kellie CoffChosen by Kellie Coff Chosen by David BellChosen by David BellChosen by David Bell Chosen by Melissa AlsemgeestChosen by Melissa AlsemgeestChosen by Melissa Alsemgeest Chosen by Joshua NewChosen by Joshua NewChosen by Joshua New Chosen by Judi SandilandsChosen by Judi SandilandsChosen by Judi Sandilands Chosen by Taylor GoodwinChosen by Taylor GoodwinChosen by Taylor Goodwin Chosen by Kim BramwellChosen by Kim BramwellChosen by Kim Bramwell Chosen by Danny Mayson-KinderChosen by Danny Mayson-KinderChosen by Danny Mayson-Kinder Chosen by George MannChosen by George MannChosen by George Mann Chosen by Jonasi SingehebhuyeChosen by Jonasi SingehebhuyeChosen by Jonasi Singehebhuye Chosen by Lana BorgChosen by Lana BorgChosen by Lana Borg
5,000+ NOMINATIONS NOMINEE QUESTIONNAIRES SHORTLISTING 15 NATIONAL FINALISTS JUDGES DAY AUSTRALIA’S KINDEST PERSON 2026 HONORARY JUDGES THE JUDGING PROCESSTHE JUDGING PROCESSTHE JUDGING PROCESS MEET THE JUDGESMEET THE JUDGESMEET THE JUDGES Samuel WeidenhoferKindness Creator & Social Impact Advocate Lael StoneEducator, Author & Parenting Expert Leila & Danny AbdallahParents, Founders of i4Give Day Libby TrickettOlympic Champion, Author & Mental Health Advocate Joe WilliamsMental Health Advocate, Author & Former Professional Athlete Angela WilliamsFounder & CEO of HumanKind | Kindness Advocate Professor Nicholas HookwayDr Kind | Sociologist & Kindness Researcher
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OFFICIAL WELCOME DINNER & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MEET AUSTRALIA’S 15 KINDEST FINALISTS THE AWARDS Kindness Close to Home Kindness in the Regions Kindness to Strangers Kindness in Workplace & Leadership Kindness in Community THE AWARDSTHE AWARDS LIVE PERFORMANCE - TARRYN STOKES THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDTHE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDTHE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 15 finalists. 15 charities. Celebrating the causes closest to their hearts. The moment we’ve been waiting for... AUSTRALIA’S KINDEST PERSON 2026 CELEBRATION FINALE - TARRYN STOKES YOUR HOSTYOUR HOSTYOUR HOST Osher GünsbergOsher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognisable television and radio presenters. Best known as host of The Bachelor Australia, The Bachelorette Australia and The Masked Singer Australia, he is also an author, podcaster and advocate for open conversations around mental health and wellbeing. ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT Tarryn StokesTarryn Stokes is an Australian singer-songwriter and vocal teacher, best known for winning The Voice Australia in 2023. A seasoned performer and former All Together Now finalist, she has also worked as a backing vocalist and session singer, inspiring audiences with her powerful voice. TONIGHT’S PROGRAMTONIGHT’S PROGRAMTONIGHT’S PROGRAM
PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BYPRESENTED BY OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERSOFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERSOFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERS CATEGORY SPONSORSCATEGORY SPONSORSCATEGORY SPONSORS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BYPROUDLY SUPPORTED BYPROUDLY SUPPORTED BY KINDNESS PARTNERSKINDNESS PARTNERSKINDNESS PARTNERS OFFICIAL ACCOMODATION PARTNER OFFICIAL ACCOMODATION PARTNER OFFICIAL ACCOMODATION PARTNER OFFICIAL PRODUCTION PARTNER OFFICIAL PRODUCTIONOFFICIAL PRODUCTION PARTNERPARTNER PRODUCTION PARTNERPRODUCTION PARTNERPRODUCTION PARTNER OFFICIAL VENUE PARTNEROFFICIAL VENUE PARTNEROFFICIAL VENUE PARTNER OUR EVENT PARTNERSOUR EVENT PARTNERSOUR EVENT PARTNERS OFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNEROFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNEROFFICIAL TRAVEL PARTNER KINDNESS IN THE REGIONSKINDNESS IN THE REGIONSKINDNESS IN THE REGIONS KINDNESS CLOSE TO HOMEKINDNESS CLOSE TO HOMEKINDNESS CLOSE TO HOME KINDNESS IN WORKPLACE AND LEADERSHIP KINDNESS IN WORKPLACEKINDNESS IN WORKPLACE AND LEADERSHIPAND LEADERSHIP KINDNESS TO STRANGERSKINDNESS TO STRANGERSKINDNESS TO STRANGERS KINDNESS IN COMMUNITYKINDNESS IN COMMUNITYKINDNESS IN COMMUNITY PEOPLE’S CHOICE PLATFORM PARTNER PEOPLE’S CHOICEPEOPLE’S CHOICE PLATFORM PARTNERPLATFORM PARTNER OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER OFFICIAL CHARITYOFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNERPARTNER
KINDESS DOESN’T END TONIGHTTonight, you’ve met 15 remarkable Australians who prove the extraordinary difference one person can make. Now it’s our turn.PUT THE KIND BACK IN HUMANKINDJOIN THE HUMANKIND MOVEMENTJOIN THE HUMANKIND MOVEMENTJOIN THE HUMANKIND MOVEMENT