Our Stories
“The impact of Hope Bracelets continues to amaze us as the community looks forward in our storm recovery journey. A beacon of light, hope and connection.”
- Jill and Peter, September 2021
“I was first gifted a Hope Bracelet at the Kalorama relief centre, just after the devastating storm. Everyday, my Hope Bracelet reminds me of our fantastic hills community and the love in the world.”
- September 2021
“Big shout out to Hope Bracelets. You are fantastic and so inspiring.”
- September 2021
“My children love their Hope Bracelets. Through storms, earthquakes and lockdowns, it has been a constant source of reassurance for them. Much love.”
- September 2021
“The storm remains raw in my heart. But my Hope Bracelet and the family behind the project reminds me what I am grateful for.”
- Kate, August 2021
“Hope Bracelets represents the amazing spirit of the hills community. Way to go!”
- August 2021
“10/10 for Hope Bracelets. Love your work team.”
- August 2021
“Here’s a message for your website. I just wanted to say I love wearing my Hope Bracelet everyday, and telling my friends and family about the amazing initiative. I hope everyone can have one to share the hope.”
- Andrea, August 2021
“Our family have been touched by the generosity of the Hope Bracelets idea. This project should be supported far and wide.”
- Sam, Chris, and family, August 2021
"Our family have been storm affected. Thank you to the amazing volunteers at Olinda and Kalorama emergency relief centres for their generosity, warmth and compassion. Thank you for my beautiful hope bracelet."
- Storm Survivor, July 2021
"Thank you for sharing the hope after the June storms. What a fantastic community initiative. I love wearing my rose quartz bracelet in support."
- Mary, July 2021
"We had trees fall all around us on our property. Lucky we are all safe. So thankful I can connect with the community by wearing my Hope Bracelet."
- July 2021
"A small gift with big intentions. I couldn't say it better myself. So true"
- January 2022
"The magic of QR codes. I shared the website with my friends in the US and they are touched by the community response to the storms. Australian spirit"
- January 2022
"We have been really impacted by the storms. It's a long recovery road ahead. My Hope Bracelet is a special gift to receive."
- January 2022
“Hope Bracelets is true community spirit. So inspiring to see a young leader emerge from the devastating storms.”
- December 2021
“I visited the Yarra Ranges community hub on the road and was so pleased to see Hope Bracelets continuing to share the hope. Love my bracelet.”
- December 2021
“Proud, humbled and inspired by Hope Bracelets.”
- December 2021
“What an amazing young man behind Hope Bracelets. So simple and with such impact.”
- November 2021
“Here, there and everywhere. At the cafe, shops and park. All I see are Hope Bracelets when I am out and about. Truly amazing.”
- November 2021
“So proud of Hope Bracelets and my connection with the Hills community.”
- October 2021
“A symbol of connection. Wherever I go in the hills, I love seeing people with their Hope Bracelets. Amazing to see the reach of the initiative.”
- October 2021
