Blogs

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has presented a lot of challenges no matter who you are and where you live. Ames reflect on some of the impact and her challenge to take the opportunity to start afresh with her consumer options and rather than focusing on what she doesn’t have. We are putting out the challenge to you too, to focus on the things you do have and also how what you do today could be of good for other’s tomorrow.

👩 It's time to recognise our mums as heroes 👼 Australian women have faced new mothering challenges recently, as have our global sisters. Together we stand to celebrate this valuable role.

Working from home can be difficult and at the same time it can be wonderfully productive. For many this is new and new can be scary and intimidating. And that’s ok.  Here are a few tips the Starfish Project team found useful while working from home.

Special news from our award winning social enterprise...for a very special offer this Black Friday to get you started on ethical Christmas shopping. Choose from our fair trade, artisan and eco gift products and help stop human trafficking too. Online or from Dec 4th at the South Melbourne Market.

Have you wondered why there is so much talk about climate change and protests calling for climate action? People who want to see people flourish, communities thrive and have peace are starting to raise their voices. Climate change is so much more than just trees, fossil fuels and GM foods. It's about people. Learn more...

Sharing a milestone that made us do a little happy dance.

The story behind using leather heading to landfill for the only reason that too much was ordered!

Sharing stories is a wonderful way to build community and connection. We love to do it and have something exciting for you to consider doing with us.

Knowing about the individuals involved in creating the jewellery and homewares we enjoy brings a deeper connection. It is also the value of transparency that drives these companies to share the lives of their people...so meet one resilient young lady!

How do we get Christmas gift ideas that are thoughtful and meaningful? Explore the art of Christmas gift giving and how to buy with purpose. Written by the founder of the ethical gift shop to inspire you to enjoy Christmas in a sustainable and meaningful way.

Small business tackling fair trade, sustainability and ethical consumerism have a powerful potential. Founders of two such businesses, Heather Rayside from for Dignity and Alison Rentoul from Aquamarine House chat about why and how they do what they do.

"What I am going to talk about is why it matters to us– the ordinary people living in this country."  Melanie is a graphic designer studying International Development In Melbourne after working for a number of years in Nepal doing crucial development work to overcome poverty and injustice. She writes her thoughts about the recent Modern Slavery Bill in Australia.