Good Omen Goodeze (affectionately known as GOG), is a Canberra-based grassroots charity dedicated to enhancing healthcare and community outcomes through purposeful making and connection-focused workshops. For the past five years, we have brought together volunteers from across the Canberra region to craft comfort items that support patients, families and staff throughout the Canberra Health Services and the ACT Ambulance Services.  Our Goodies are sent to hospitals and health care centres across the ACT including The Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital Bruce, Clare Holland House, ACT Ambulance Service, all five Walk in Centres, and a range of other local charities.

Beyond crafting, we strengthen community wellbeing by facilitating free and inclusive meet-ups, workshops and outreach programs that help people connect, learn and contribute in meaningful ways. We work with culturally diverse communities, people at risk of social isolation, schools and universities, fostering connection through creativity.

GOG’s initiatives help support mental health and community resilience, and our therapeutic comfort items demonstrate the value of compassionate, community-driven care.

Together, we’re crafting comfort, building connection and making a measurable impact across the ACT.