The Flower Project Foundation in Kelvin Grove, Queensland | Charitable organisation

The Flower Project Foundation

Locality: Kelvin Grove, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3194 6586

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25.01.2022 REMEMBER: There is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. ... Scott Adams

24.01.2022 HOPEWELL HOSPICE On Friday 13 June 2014, we had the privilege of delivering Bouquets of Kindness to clients of the Hopewell Hospice & Paradise Kids. This a palliative care facility at Arundall on the Gold Coast who have in-house patients and also support patients who are receiving care at home from either family members or volunteers. The nominations to receive a Bouquet of Kindness were a mix of in-house patients, home patients, volunteers and family members who were all ...part of this very difficult and special end of life process. We didnt expect to be able to hand deliver to the in-house patients but were reassured by staff that the flowers would be a welcome distraction and they were right. What a privilege to put a little smile on their faces if only briefly, just to let them know that the community cares and that they are not alone. They were surprised, delighted and humbled ... a very moving experience for us all. See more

23.01.2022 CRAFTY LADIES The North Lakes Community Womens Group invited us to attend their meeting last week to talk about what The Flower Project is all about. It was their craft day and a group of about 70 women were happily learning new skills and enjoying each others company. To our surprise and delight, they presented us with a donation of $200 towards our Bouquet of Kindness program. Many thanks ladies, keep on crafting!

22.01.2022 I felt this gorgeous group deserved their own album. To lean more about what they do visit them at https://www.facebook.com/TheFlowerProject or better still at the show this weekend. Their display is stunning.

20.01.2022 FLORISTRY SUNDRY SALE Tuesday 12 August 9am to 4pm 2 Windsor Road, Red Hill... We will be selling the floristry sundries we have in stock at very reasonable prices. Oasis, wire, paper, cello, boxes, miscellaneous containers, ribbon, tools, tape and more. CASH ONLY PLEASE

19.01.2022 A LEGACY OF KINDNESS When we lose a loved one, it is a time we reflect on that persons journey through life, their hobbies and interests, values and beliefs. For someone who loved gardening, flowers, their community or was simply a kind and loving person, a donation to The Flower Project Foundation in their memory is a very special way of ensuring A Legacy of Kindness. It means that many more recipients in need of sunshine caring in their lives will receive a Bouquet of Kindness in your loved ones honour. For more information please visit: http://www.theflowerproject.org.au/legacy-of-kindness

19.01.2022 DAYBORO SHOW 2015 Come see our display at the Dayboro Show this weekend. Our volunteers took on the challenge to put together a display promoting The Flower Project Foundation and did an amazing job!

19.01.2022 WORKSHOP EVENT STYLING WITH FLOWERS Tuesday 5 august 2014 6pm to 9pm $110 (classes limited to 9 students) How to create a theme for your next event... How to create a beautiful floral centre piece How to carry the theme across other elements Book now at http://www.theflowerproject.org.au/#!workshops/c163x

18.01.2022 Sharing more pics of our wonderful volunteers from our morning.

16.01.2022 NEW DATE! WORKSHOP VINTAGE BLOOMS Saturday 28 June 2014 9.30am to 12.30pm... $110 (classes limited to 9 students) Create a Vintage inspired Hand Tied Bouquet Create your own Cup & Saucer floral arrangement Learn how to repurpose vintage vessels with flowers Book now at http://www.theflowerproject.org.au/#!workshops/c163x

16.01.2022 This is a beautiful clip by Maya Angelou and very much in the spirit of what The Flower Project is all about.

16.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL COMMUNITY & NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS We would like to help another Not for Profit or Community Organisation by gifting the following furniture/equipment. Could you please spread the word and contact us if interested in any of the items. Collection must be during week commencing 11 August 2014. Please email [email protected] or phone 3194 6586 Tuesday to Friday if interested.... Reception Desk Matching Side Board Matching Hallway Table Matching Book Case Matching Full Length Mirror Oval Meeting Table (white seats 6) 7 x Burgundy Meeting Chairs 1 x White Meeting Chair Country Style Timber Table (timber top, white base, 2.7m long) 10 x Black Swivel Stools on chrome stands 2 x Ergonomic Foot Rests 2 x Pink Throw Cushions Sisal Floor Mat Laminating Machine Binding Machine Guillotine

15.01.2022 What a beautiful morning tea we had on Friday - I wasnt going to cry until I saw the beautiful cake and so many loving and amazing people there who had made the project what it was and allowed us to bring sunshine to so many lives. Word is that quite a few flower fairies will continue to drop off a bouquet of kindness here and there so our legacy of kindness will live on :) Thank you everyone for your beautiful words and surprises and to Mel from Mels Magical Cupcakes who c...reated what I think is the most beautiful cake ever (and tasted wonderful!) organised by Trish (thanks Trish!). We have had some amazing deliveries these past few weeks so we certainly benefited as many recipients this month as we could. All our items have found wonderful new homes with very well deserving small local charities. A few more photos to come but here are some taken by Lauren. Dont forget our floral sundries sale today till 4pm. Any items not sold will be going to the special school so that the kids can enjoy lots of creativity :)

14.01.2022 END OF PROJECT What began 3 years ago as one person bringing appreciation and sunshine to people who were facing life challenges has grown to become a volunteer run charity that has helped acknowledge and appreciate more than 2700 recipients with a Bouquet of Kindness". When appreciation of our struggles comes from outside our inner circle and from someone who expects absolutely nothing in return, it can be something powerful enough that we will always remember it. In our c...ase, long after our Bouquet of Kindness has faded. Weve experienced many amazing moments during this project but it hasnt been without sacrifice and lots of challenges along the way. The biggest challenge has been trying to secure funding to continue in a very tough charity environment. What we have never been short of are kind hearted and special volunteers who have made it all possible. How wonderful it has been to work with this team and what a privilege it has been to bring sunshine and caring to so many local lives. Sadly the Flower Project will come to an end on Friday 8 August 2014. In the meantime we intend to keep delivering our Bouquets of Kindness to some very deserving people. Nominations will still be accepted up to 31 July 2014. Thank you to all our facebook friends who have supported and encouraged us. We hope that we have inspired you to remember what a huge impact a small gesture of kindness can make to someone elses day! We have a lot to celebrate 3 Years and 2700 Bouquets of Kindness have been delivered. ITS BEEN A FANTASTIC PROJECT! To read more, please visit Shannons blog: http://theflowerprojectfoundation.wordpress.com

14.01.2022 ZEN MORNING A lovely zen morning was enjoyed by all who attended our Ikebana Workshop recently. Our thanks to Lily Karmatz, Ikebana Instructor as well as our Amy Glancy who facilitated the morning. Pictured here is one of the gorgeous pieces made. Upcoming Workshops:... Tuesday 5 August 6pm to 9pm EVENT STYLING WITH FLOWERS Tuesday 2 September 6pm 9pm BRIDAL FLORISTRY (3 week course) For more details visit: www.theflowerproject.org.au/workshops See more

13.01.2022 What a beautiful morning tea we had on Friday - I wasn't going to cry until I saw the beautiful cake and so many loving and amazing people there who had made the project what it was and allowed us to bring sunshine to so many lives. Word is that quite a few flower fairies will continue to drop off a bouquet of kindness here and there so our legacy of kindness will live on :) Thank you everyone for your beautiful words and surprises and to Mel from Mel's Magical Cupcakes who c...reated what I think is the most beautiful cake ever (and tasted wonderful!) organised by Trish (thanks Trish!). We have had some amazing deliveries these past few weeks so we certainly benefited as many recipients this month as we could. All our items have found wonderful new homes with very well deserving small local charities. A few more photos to come but here are some taken by Lauren. Don't forget our floral sundries sale today till 4pm. Any items not sold will be going to the special school so that the kids can enjoy lots of creativity :)

13.01.2022 BECOME A CORPORATE SUPPORTER Whether your business has 2 or 200 employees, you can be a part of the project. Choose from various options ranging from once off donations to sponsoring a monthly Bouquet of Kindness. Find out more at www.theflowerproject.org.au or phone 07 3194 6586.

12.01.2022 1 OF 4 FINAL DELIVERY RUNS We have 4 x delivery runs of our Bouquets of Kindness to do before we close. Last Friday we delivered to a mix of individual nominations along with a very special delivery to a Womens Shelter. This shelter is for women escaping domestic violence so we wanted to reach out to them and let them know that are thought of. Imagine how delighted we were to receive this feedback from one of the recipients: "To the lovely people who work @ the flower project. Im currently staying at a womens shelter due to domestic violence and came home today to find a beautiful arrangement of flowers at my bedroom door. I am writing to thank you for the flowers and to thank you for caring. Feeling lost and alone at present, this gift meant a lot to me. God bless you all. "

11.01.2022 VOLUNTEER PROFILE: Your Name:TRISH WRIGHT What is your favourite flower: ROSE Volunteer Role: Girl Friday I work on Reception & Admin every Friday. How did you come to Volunteer for The Flower Project? I love flowers and read about the organisation in the Sunday newspaper a couple of years ago. I knew I would love to be a part of such a lovely charity.

11.01.2022 To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in the palms of your hand and eternity in an hour. William Blake

11.01.2022 Thank you to all the lovely women who came to soak up Saturdays Vintage Flower workshop - we made a vintage hand held bouquet & a teacup posy arrangement that they got to take home & gift to someone special. Thanks for spreading the kindness as each of you by attending a workshop have helped raise funds for our bouquet recipient program :-) x

11.01.2022 WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? We have been asked to organise a display at the DAYBORO SHOW. Come and see just how creative our florists can be ... You will find us in the Horticultural Pavilion. Dayboro Show 5 & 6 July 2014 3512 Mt Mee Road, Dayboro. Find out more at www.dayboroshowsociety.com

10.01.2022 PICK US ! If your school or community group likes to support local charities, please consider choosing THE FLOWER PROJECT. Dress green days, flower drives, kindness projects, the list is only limited to your imagination. Be creative and have fun while helping us grow kindness in the community. Every little bit helps! For assistance contact us at [email protected] or phone 3194 6586.

10.01.2022 Everyone responds to kindness... Richard Gere

10.01.2022 Volunteer profile: NOELA DONOVAN What is your favourite flower: ROSE Volunteer Role: I help administration when they need a hand and helped with the gift wrap at Brookside last Christmas. ... How did you come to Volunteer for The Flower Project: I read about it in the local paper and though it was a wonderful project that I would like to be involved with, but was unable to do anything about it until late last year.

06.01.2022 FREE, CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS ... Our Bouquet of Kindness recipients are chosen according to specific criteria as determined by our Foundation constitution. The person you are nominating must fall into one of the following criteria in order to be considered: Carers of persons with a disability, physical or mental illness (including chronic injuries and conditions) Elderly and isolated persons... Foster Carers Volunteers in the community who assist in the relief of poverty, homelessness, sickness, suffering, distress and misfortune Persons recovering from traumatic events Persons recovering from exposure to domestic violence Persons facing ongoing issues as a result of bereavement You can nominate via our website www.theflowerproject.org.au OR request our office to mail a form to you. See more

06.01.2022 VOLUNTEER PROFILE: Your Name: SHIRLEY ANASTASI What is your favourite flower: Gerbera... Volunteer Role: Working full time, I usually step in to help where I can. I have done a couple of deliveries and I have helped out with fundraising events such as Bunnings BBQ and the Brookside Christmas Wrapping. How did you come to Volunteer for The Flower Project: I saw an article in the local newspaper and called up straight away. I really connected with how happy and loved I feel when I receive flowers and I thought what a wonderful idea. I am also in the helping profession and regularly come into contact with people who have been through or are still going through difficult times in their lives. It is very clear that we all need kindness in our lives.

06.01.2022 ATTENTION: DIY BRIDES - BRIDAL FLORISTRY 3 PART COURSE Starts Tuesday 2 September 2014 6.00pm to 9.00pm $300 for 3 Classes (classes limited to 9 students) Week 1 Handtied Seasonal Posy Bouquets... Week 2 Fully Wired Teardrop Bouquet Week 3 Arm Sheath Bouquets Book now at http://www.theflowerproject.org.au/#!workshops/c163x

05.01.2022 DONT MISS OUT! WORKSHOP EVENT STYLING WITH FLOWERS Tuesday 5 August 2014 6pm to 9pm $110 (classes limited to 9 students)... How to create a theme for your next event How to create a beautiful floral centrepiece How to carry the theme across other elements Book now at http://www.theflowerproject.org.au/#!workshops/c163x See more

05.01.2022 Last week we reached out to a group of very special women who are recovering from various cancer treatments. Thought they would enjoy a selection of pink and white flowers to brighten their day. There is an amazing charity that can help women through this very difficult time. http://www.mummyswish.org.au

04.01.2022 ITS THE 4TH JULY PUT SOME FIREWORKS IN SOMEONES LIFE !! Nominate someone to receive a Bouquet of Kindness and watch them light up! Its confidential, FREE and anonymous ...... Our Bouquet of Kindness recipients are chosen according to specific criteria as determined by our Foundation constitution and funding guidelines. The person you are nominating must fall into one of the following criteria in order to be considered: Carers of persons with a disability, physical or mental illness (including chronic injuries and conditions) Elderly and isolated persons Foster Carers Volunteers in the community who assist in the relief of poverty, homelessness, sickness, suffering, distress and misfortune Persons recovering from traumatic events Persons recovering from exposure to domestic violence Persons facing ongoing issues as a result of bereavement You can nominate via our website www.theflowerproject.org.au OR request our office to mail a form to you.

04.01.2022 INTERMEDIATE FLORISTRY 3 PART COURSE - A few place still available! Starts Tuesday 15 July 2014 6.00pm to 9.00pm $300 for 3 Classes (classes limited to 9 students) Book now at http://www.theflowerproject.org.au/#!workshops/c163x

03.01.2022 Always wanted to do a floristry course? We have a three part evening course beginning this TUESDAY NIGHT 3rd June. All proceeds help fund our bouquets of kindness and you get to take home your beautiful creations each week. A small group, a wonderful teacher and lots of fun. Be quick as bookings close tomorrow! https://weteachme.com/theflow/basic-floristry-3-part-course

03.01.2022 WEEK 3 OF 4 FINAL DELIVERIES Putting some sunshine into the lives of people living with Scleroderma (an autoimmune disease) this week along with some deserving volunteers making a difference in the community. Isnt this a gorgeous mix of colour? Hope it brightens their day ...

02.01.2022 VOLUNTEER PROFILE: CHRISTINE MCKENZIE What is your favourite flower: GERBERA Volunteer Role: I provide Murraya (mock orange) foliage from my garden for the bouquets. I also deliver flowers to nominated recipients. It is a privilege to be able to add a little happiness and brighten the days or worthy recipients who are less fortunate than others.... I also assisted in the Christmas gift wrapping at Brookside. It was a pleasure to help with this successful charity event and to meet other Flower Project volunteers. How did you come to Volunteer for The Flower Project: I had recently retired from work and was looking for some charity work. I read about the wonderful work Shannon was doing with The Flower Project. I love flowers and I couldnt think of a better way to spread some kindness.

01.01.2022 4 OF 4 FINAL DELIVERY RUNS We knew this day was going to come, our final delivery of flowers.... Even though we werent able to personally deliver to the women in this shelter, the case workers were very excited to deliver on our behalf and put some sunshine into their lives which have recently been full of fear, sadness and uncertainty. Even though our project has come to an end, we hope that our journey has inspired you to GROW KINDNESS.... Thank you all for being friends of The Flower Project.