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Join us for the Gala Awards Night as we reveal Australia’s Kindest Person.
Join us on World Kindness Day live at Dreamworld on Friday 13 November 2026 for an unforgettable evening celebrating the finalists and crowning Australia's Kindest Person.
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Limited seats available · Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Queensland
Judges & Ambassadors
The Voices helping Australia celebrate kindness.
Our judges, ambassadors and campaign voices have helped carry these stories of kindness across the country and on 13 November 2026, they'll be in the room to celebrate the finalists and personally announce the winner of each category.
Samuel Weidenhofer
Kindness in the Community
Lael Stone
Kindness Close to Home
Danny & Leila Abdallah
Kindness to Strangers
Libby Trickett
Kindness in Workplace and Leadership
Joe Williams
Kindness in the Regions
Dr Nicholas Hookway
Honorary Judge - AKA Dr Kind
Angela Williams
Honorary Judge
Tarryn Stokes
Event Entertainment
Meet the Top 15
Meet the top 15 finalists across the 5 categories.
15 extraordinary Australians. 5 categories. 3 finalists in each. Their stories of compassion, courage and community are about to be shared with the nation.
Finalists revealed and announced here on 1 September 2026
Partners in Kindness
Made possible by people who believe.
This campaign is made possible by partners who believe in celebrating the people, stories and actions that make Australia stronger.
Major Partners
The Live Event
Join us for the moment Australia's Kindest Person is revealed.
On 13 November 2026, we'll celebrate the finalists, honour the category winners and reveal Australia's Kindest Person live.
Save the Date
Friday 13 November 2026 · Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Queensland. Tickets on sale soon, with a free worldwide livestream on the night.
Red Carpet Arrival
Meet finalists, partners, special guests and members of the HumanKind community.
Finalist Story Premieres
Experience powerful short films showcasing the lives and impact of Australia's 15 finalists.
Live Awards Presentation
Celebrate category winners and the announcement of Australia's Kindest Person 2026.
Special Guest Appearances
Hear from judges, storytellers and inspiring Australians throughout the evening.
World Kindness Day Celebration
A unique opportunity to join hundreds of Australians committed to making kindness the headline.
An Evening You'll Never Forget
When you attend Australia's Kindest Person, you can expect:
- Inspiring real-life stories from across Australia
- Exclusive screenings of finalist documentaries
- Red carpet experiences and photo opportunities
- Special guest appearances
- Meaningful moments of celebration and reflection
- Networking with community leaders, changemakers and supporters
- The live announcement of Australia's Kindest Person 2026
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