New study finds kindness at the heart of Australian identity

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A new report commissioned by KIND Collective on the occasion of World Kindness Day (13 November) reveals a major shift in Australian youth values, with 37% of young people ranking kindness above material success. Mental health experts Neerja Shankar and Aadhyaa Udawat say the trend reflects rising anxiety, digital overload, and a growing desire for authentic connection. Young Australians also shared how they define kindness and the challenges of keeping it alive in an increasingly social-media-driven world.

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Published 17 November 2025 4:05pm

Updated 17 November 2025 5:15pm

By Bhavya Pandey

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A new report commissioned by KIND Collective on the occasion of World Kindness Day (13 November) reveals a major shift in Australian youth values, with 37% of young people ranking kindness above material success. Mental health experts Neerja Shankar and Aadhyaa Udawat say the trend reflects rising anxiety, digital overload, and a growing desire for authentic connection. Young Australians also shared how they define kindness and the challenges of keeping it alive in an increasingly social-media-driven world.

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