Key Facts:
- 250 Brisbane children and their families will take part in the city's first Kindness Treasure Hunt on Sunday, 25 October 2026, a free event encouraging kindness, gratitude and community spirit.
- The event was inspired by 7-year-old Maurice Maas, who also organised the community initiative TidyTown 2026, and wanted to create another opportunity for children to do something positive for others.
- Starting at Urban Climb Newstead and finishing at South Bank Parklands, children aged 5-12 will complete challenges whilst meeting and personally delivering 750 appreciation gifts to police officers, firefighters and hospital staff.
- A highlight of the event will see children contribute tin hearts to create a large heart-shaped artwork at the finish line, which will later be presented to the Children's Hospital as a symbol of appreciation.
- The event is supported by Brisbane City Council, Do Op Shop and community partners, with 7NEWS expected to cover it as part of its Sunny Side community segment.
250 children will deliver 750 appreciation gifts to police, firefighters & hospital staff
BRISBANE, QLD - 12 October 2026
250 Brisbane children and their families will take part in Brisbane's first
Kindness Treasure Hunt on Sunday, 25 October 2026
a free, city-wide event encouraging children to put kindness, gratitude and community spirit into action.
Inspired by the success of his first community initiative, TidyTown 2026, 7-year-old Maurice Maas wanted to create another event where children could come together and do something positive for others.
That idea became the Kindness Treasure Hunt.
Starting at Urban Climb Newstead and finishing at South Bank Parklands, children aged 5-12 will complete a series of challenges while meeting and thanking police officers, firefighters and hospital staff.
Throughout the day, the children will personally deliver 750 appreciation gifts to people who serve the Brisbane community.
One of the highlights will see participating children contribute tin hearts towards a large heart-shaped artwork at the finish line, which will later be presented to the Children's Hospital as a symbol of appreciation from Brisbane's children.
" I wanted the kids to do something nice for the police, firefighters and other people who help everyone," Maurice said.
The event is supported through Brisbane City Council, Do Op Shop and a group of community focussed partners. 7NEWS is expected to cover the event as part of its Sunny Side community segment.
About us:
GenerationKind Australia is a Brisbane-based not-for-profit organisation creating community initiatives that encourage children and families to put kindness, gratitude and community spirit into action.
Founded following the success of young community organiser Maurice Maas' first initiative, TidyTown 2026, GenerationKind develops free, family-focused events that give children the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their community through meaningful real-life experiences.
Its initiatives are built around a simple idea: helping children understand important values not only through words, but by actively practising them.
Making the world better, one action at a time.
