It might be a neighbour helping someone with their groceries, a colleague supporting a teammate, a young person welcoming someone new, or volunteers caring for a shared space. Omoiyari is often found in ordinary moments.
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Look out for others
Helping a neighbour, checking in on someone or offering a seat when it is needed.
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Make space for dignity
A patient, respectful exchange with a frontline worker, or quiet support for a person having a difficult day.
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Care for our community
Volunteers restoring a local reserve, neighbours sharing resources or people making a public space welcoming.
Photographs are welcome, but not essential. A short story can be just as powerful. Please prioritise the kindness of the moment over capturing an image.
Moments of consideration
Omoiyari through the lens
These photographs offer different ways to reflect on compassion, connection and consideration. They are illustrations of the values we celebrate, not verified accounts of particular acts of kindness.
Sharing culture and connectionA moment of cultural sharing and connection at a community gathering.Seeing the personOmoiyari begins with recognising the dignity of people experiencing hardship.Care for people and placeConnection with the natural world can encourage consideration for our communities and environment.A reassuring gestureSometimes a hand on a shoulder can communicate care when words are not enough.Taking time to listenA quiet conversation over a cuppa can make someone feel seen and heard.
Images supplied for this website. Please ensure any required photographer permissions and consent from identifiable people are in place before public publication.
Contribute to the campaign
Share a kindness moment
Send your photo and a few sentences about what happened, where it happened (a general location is enough), and why it demonstrates omoiyari.
How to submit
Choose one or two clear photos (JPG or PNG preferred).
Your email application will open. Remember to attach the photograph yourself before sending.
Before you send
Get permission from anyone recognisable in the photo before submitting it.
For children, obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian and follow any school or organisation photography rules.
Do not submit images of patients, people in distress or private situations without appropriate consent.
Avoid displaying home addresses, vehicle number plates or other private details.
Only send images you took or have permission to share.
Publication is not automatic. The Foundation may review, edit for clarity, decline or remove submissions. We will seek confirmation before publishing identifiable photos or names.
A growing collection
Stories worth sharing
We hope to feature selected photographs and stories from across Australia here, with permission from the people involved. Our aim is to inspire more thoughtful acts—not to rank, judge or reward kindness.
Respect and consent come first. You can submit a story without a photo, and you can ask to be credited by first name only or remain anonymous. If a published story concerns you and you would like it reviewed or removed, please email hello@omoiyarifoundation.com.au.
