1/34DoSomething Day 2017. Magpies Waitara staff (L-R) Ben Adams, Ann-Maree Grech, Michelle Kelly, Kirra McNamara & Michelle Rich in Hornsby, New South Wales, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. They volunteered for Hornsby Connect. (AAP Image/Troy Snook)
DoSomething Day gallery
IT’S been the day for kind gestures. Have a look at what people did on DoSomething Day.
2/34#Dosomething Day NDT Twenty energetic northern district residents do something every Wednesday morning at 7am - they are the Macquarie Mall Walkers who stride around the empty corridors of the Macquarie Centre for an hour and then sit for a cup of and a chat. They meet near the ice rink and walk with leader Doug Crawford from Cheltenham. Do something and join them next Wednesday. Picture: Colin Kerr
3/34DoSomething Day 2017 - L-R Ellyse Tregaskes (21 Florist at Petals and Blooms), Julie Babineau (CEO Odyssey House NSW) pose for photographs at Odyssey House, Eagle Vale, NSW, Australia, 19 July, 2017. Ellyse delivered a bouquet of flowers to Julie to thank the organisation for the wonderful work they do. (AAP PHOTO/Melvyn Knipe)
4/34Melissa Richards, poses for a photo while preparing lunch.The Inspire Community Kitchen has been helping feed those doing it hard in Liverpool for many years. Liverpool, NSW. Tuesday, August 18, 2017 (AAP Image / Chris Pavlich)
5/34Do Something Day, Belle Stitt 14 with her brother Benny Stitt 8 at their Bateau Bay Home.Benny is Autistic and his mum Kerry Brown is looking for volunteers to help with Benny...pic Sue Graham
6/34DoSomething Day 2017. Barry Leavett-Brown poses for a photograph at his home in South Penrith. Barry Leavett-Brown is delivering christmas cakes from the back of his car for christmas in July to raise funds for the Lions Club. (AAP Image/Justin Sanson)
7/34DoSomething Day 2017. Therapy Dog "Darci" and participant in the Chat and Pat program Matthew Scully. The Nepean Therapy dogs are running a Chat and Pat Program, offering seniors and people with disabilities a chance to interact with their dogs in small groups. (AAP Image/Justin Sanson)
8/34Frontyard Youth Services in 19 King Street, Melbourne is offering free haircutting services for the homeless and disadvantaged youth in the area on July 19, Do Something Day.
9/34HKH Consumer Participation Committee members (l-r) Jebby Phillips, Brian Osborne & Susan Forsaith in Hornsby, New South Wales, Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Do Something Day taste testing new menu at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. (AAP Image/Troy Snook)
10/34DoSomething Day 2017. Do something Day Susan Lundy (67) volunteering with bush regeneration Randwick Council worker Cian Carkis at McIvers LadiesÕ Pool, Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Susan volunteers twice per month. (AAP Image/Jane Dempster)
11/34DoSomething Day 2017. Martin Place Activation -Kimberley Caines, Kathy Lipari and Cathy Morris celebrate Do Something Day. Martin Place . NSW. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 (AAP Image / Chris Pavlich)
12/34DoSomething Day 2017. Martin Place Activation. L-R; Carlos Curiel, Karen Neumann, Cathy Morris, Kimberley Caines and Mark Nulty give out DoSomethingday info and chocolates in Martin Place . NSW. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 (AAP Image / Chris Pavlich)
13/34DoSomething Day 2017 (LR) Naomi Scott (17) and Tom Bedingfield (15) at Manly Beach. Adam Yip/ Manly Daily
14/34DoSomething Day 2017: Our lady of the angels primary at Rouse Hill: Ella Owen (Yr 5) is helping Charlotte Naim (kindy) with her writing
15/34DoSomething Day 2017 Manly Daily Oskar Jones, Callum Maclean, Ellie Smith, Momo Elsworth from St
16/34DoSomething Day 2017. Magpies Waitara staff (L-R) Ben Adams, Ann-Maree Grech, Michelle Kelly, Kirra McNamara & Michelle Rich in Hornsby, New South Wales, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. They volunteered for Hornsby Connect. (AAP Image/Troy Snook)
17/34DoSomething Day 2017 - L-R Bob Beer, Jenny Bombardieri, Michael Sparsis, Anne Sparsis and Leon Sugrim pose for a photograph at the Recreation Sports and Aquatics Club, Bankstown, NSW, Australia, 19 July, 2017. The group of dads have spent today rearranging the RSAC kitchen. (AAP PHOTO/Melvyn Knipe)
18/34DoSomething Day 2017 - L-R Regina Petropoulos, Tiffany Ha, Shwetha Bhat, Jayde Brandt, Jennifer Perfect, Veronica Gutierrez pose for a photograph at St Vincent De Paul's store, Liverpool, NSW, Australia, 19 July, 2017. (AAP Photo/Melvyn Knipe)
19/34DoSomething Day 2017 volunteer Jill Rawlinson working at the Little Shop, Sydney Hospital, Australia, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Jill has been volunteering at the shop for 15 years. (AAP Image/Jane Dempster)
20/34DoSomething Day 2017. Participate Australia clients Ann and Callum with Club Ashfield function manager Natalie Rosalie and Marketing Manager Tijen Salis poses for a photo at Club Ashfield. Club Ashfield put on a free meal for Participate Australia client as part of Do Something Day. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)
21/34DoSomething Day 2017 volunteer Max Milson (19) working at the Gaden Community Cafe Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Max helps in the kitchen and on the floor every Wednesday. (AAP Image/Jane Dempster)
22/34DoSomething Day 2017. L to R Volunteers Cassandra Gore and Joshua Wick with bloodhound cross kelpie Tarlee. Kemps Creek, Wednesday, July, 19, 2017. Animal Welfare League has volunteers at its Kemps Creek site today socialising and walking animals. (AAP Image/Angelo Velardo)
23/34DoSomething Day 2017. Martin Place Activation - Tony Vermeer handing out info and chocolates in Martin Place . NSW. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 (AAP Image / Chris Pavlich)
24/34DoSomething Day 2017. Bill Crews and West Tigers player Justin Hunt poses for a photo at the Exodus Foundation's Loaves & Fishes Restaurant. Bill Crews and his volunteers feed the homeless a hot lunch every day. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)
25/34DoSomething Day 2017. North Ryde Community Aid & Information Centre executive officer Helen Crouch (front) with volunteers in North Ryde, New South Wales, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Volunteers enjoyed an afternoon tea at the centre. (AAP Image/Troy Snook)
26/34DoSomething Day 2017. L to R Bulldogs Legend Terry Lamb Calvin Duong and son Peter Duong with Actress Melissa Tkautz. St Johns Park, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Share Care volunteers (assisting children with disabilities) have made teddy bears for their favourite person. (AAP Image/Angelo Velardo)
27/34DoSomething Day 2017. Clare Venables and her daughter Lily 13 months, of North Richmond, pose for photographs with Noctus the Tawny Frogmouth. Featherdale Wildlife Park are donating a pass to Ronald McDonald house for every Family pass it sells. (AAP Image/Justin Sanson.)
28/34DoSomething Day 2017 Audrey McCallum poses for a photo at the Prince of Wales Hospital. Audrey McCallum volunteers at the Prince of Wales Hospital. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)
29/34DoSomething Day 2017. L to R Father, Calvin Duong and son Peter Duong. St Johns Park, Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Share Care volunteers (assisting children with disabilities) have made teddy bears for their favourite person. (AAP Image/Angelo Velardo)
30/34DoSomething Day 2017 Paul Frasch owner of Sustainable Salons Australia and Lea-Ann Suthern from Toni & Guy, Newtown at the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. Sustainable Salons Australia gave free haircuts at the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre for to the homeless and disadvantaged in the area. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)
31/34DoSomething Day 2017.:Volunteer Jenny Cooper,patient 2yo Jude Barns and family room co ordinator Kami Dibden at Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital relies on volunteers to ensure it operates successfully.pic Sue Graham
32/34DoSomething Day 2017 - Ben Fordham poses for a photograph at Revesby Worker's Club, Revesby, NSW, Australia, 2017. 2GB/the club are selling sausages to raise money for the Asbestos Disease Foundation. (AAP PHOTO/Melvyn Knipe)
33/34DoSomething Day 2017 Wendy Harmer broadcasting her Radio show from the Royal Hospital for Women. Wendy Harmer broadcasted her morning radio show from the Royal Hospital for Women to help celebrate the hospital's 20 years at Randwick. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)
34/34DoSomething Day 2017. Leanne Green, Weave Youth and Community Services Driving Change Coordinator (left) with volunteers Minh-Tri Nguyen Down and Carla Webb pose for a photo. Weave Youth and Community Services help disadvantage youth get their drivers license. (AAP IMAGE/ Danny Aarons)
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