Hands Across the Water

Hands Across the Water Hands was set up as a direct result of Peter Baines personally witnessing the devastating effects of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.

Hands Group is an Australian, New Zealand and Thai social enterprise that gives at-risk Thai children and their communities a helping hand through our charity Hands Across the Water, currently the biggest Australian & NZ charity in Thailand. Peter worked in Thailand as part of the response team following the Tsunami. During his time in Thailand, Peter worked with Gill Williams from the UK Police w

ho introduced him to the needs of a number of Thai children who lost both parents and were living in a tent. Sadly, many had also lost members of their extended families and their homes and villages were destroyed. Peter wanted to contribute in a more meaningful way to the lives of the many children who had been orphaned by the Tsunami and it was through this belief that with Gill, Hands Across the Water Australia and UK was born.

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป & ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€๐˜‚. ๐Ÿšดโค๏ธTwo young riders from PAMA House โ€” and theyโ€™ve been spending a little more time on two wheels lat...
08/09/2026

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ป & ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€๐˜‚. ๐Ÿšดโค๏ธ

Two young riders from PAMA House โ€” and theyโ€™ve been spending a little more time on two wheels lately.

Theyโ€™re getting ready for something specialโ€ฆ and soon, those two wheels will take them on a journey through northeastern Thailand alongside the Business Blueprint riders.

๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ. ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ

More of their story coming soon. โค๏ธ

Did you know we have a Hands Secret Camera Roll? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“ธYep. And weโ€™re sharing it.Every two months, The Goods: Unpacked lands...
08/09/2026

Did you know we have a Hands Secret Camera Roll? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“ธ

Yep. And weโ€™re sharing it.

Every two months, The Goods: Unpacked lands in inboxes with the stuff you donโ€™t always see on our socials. Stories from across Hands, whatโ€™s happening at the homes, people we think you should meet and a peek behind the scenes.

And then thereโ€™s the Hands Secret Camera Roll.

The good times. The hard days. The funny moments. The photos that probably werenโ€™t taken with a social post in mind.

Last edition included Peterโ€™s hardest ride in Thailand EVER, Tao and Lekโ€™s favourite dinner, and a few other moments from behind the scenes.

Want to see what makes the next camera roll? ๐Ÿ‘€

Join the Hands mailing list and get the next edition of The Goods: Unpacked straight to your inbox.

Subscribe here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/newsletter-subscribe

Who knew nutmeg seeds could be part of a science project? ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿ”ฌPrick-Yuak from BTN recently won First Prize and a Gold Meda...
07/09/2026

Who knew nutmeg seeds could be part of a science project? ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Prick-Yuak from BTN recently won First Prize and a Gold Medal in a Science Academic Competition for her project exploring the use of nutmeg seeds.

We love seeing where curiosity can lead. Congratulations, Prick-Yuak! Keep asking questions, exploring new ideas, and showing us that science can be pretty cool! โœจ

At Hands we are fortunate to be surrounded by a community of people who seek the opportunity to give of themselves.That ...
04/09/2026

At Hands we are fortunate to be surrounded by a community of people who seek the opportunity to give of themselves.

That community includes a variety of people. Some find their commitment and engagement through bike rides and some find it through the boardroom.

Today we acknowledge and celebrate Wayne Williams, a Director of the Hands Across the Water Thai Foundation Board.

As a Bangkok-based senior business executive, Wayne is consistently looking for ways to advance the work of Hands and all that we stand for.

We celebrate Wayne and thank him for his commitment to growing Hands in his adopted country of Thailand.

Wayne was recently acknowledged within the Hotel industry and weโ€™re delighted to celebrate this achievement with him.

Congratulations, Wayne, and thank you for all that you do for Hands.

Want to know more about Wayneโ€™s achievement? Read his feature in HOTELS Magazine below.
https://hotelsmag.com/news/top-talent-awards-wayne-williams-chief-financial-officer-minor-hotels/

"The joy on their faces when you meet them is indescribable."It's a feeling that keeps Victoria Berry coming back.After ...
03/09/2026

"The joy on their faces when you meet them is indescribable."

It's a feeling that keeps Victoria Berry coming back.

After completing her fourth ride, Victoria reflected on the moment she rode into Baan Than Namchai and saw firsthand the impact of a community coming together to support the kids.

"The children of Baan Than Namchai deserve a life of choice, not chance."

For Victoria, it's the connection with the kids and the opportunity to help create brighter futures that make every kilometre meaningful.

That's why she's back for the Business Blueprint Ride this month. Thank you, Victoria...enjoy the ride!

This October, Game, Director of Baan Tharn Namchai, will join us in Brisbane for Night of Celebration 2026.Game grew up ...
02/09/2026

This October, Game, Director of Baan Tharn Namchai, will join us in Brisbane for Night of Celebration 2026.

Game grew up at BTN and today helps lead the Home and create opportunities for the next generation of children and young people.

When we asked what he would like to say to the Hands supporters heโ€™ll meet in Brisbane, this was his response:

โ€œBecause of their generosity, I have been able to grow into the person I am today, and now I have the privilege of supporting children who are beginning their own journeys. Their kindness did not just change my life โ€“ it continues to change the lives of the children I work with every day.โ€

Weโ€™re looking forward to having Game in the room this October and giving our Hands community the chance to hear more from him in person.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Join us at Night of Celebration 2026, Brisbane | 17 October

And before then, get to know Game a little better in our latest blog. ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/blog/catching-up-with-game

Looks like all that jumping practice has paid off.โค๏ธRecently, Hamin won gold and Pice won silver in the Long Jump at the...
28/08/2026

Looks like all that jumping practice has paid off.โค๏ธ

Recently, Hamin won gold and Pice won silver in the Long Jump at their provincial athletics competition. Both have now been selected to compete at the Southern Regional level. How exciting!

When they're not training or competing, you'll usually find them kicking a football around with the other kids at BTN.

We're so proud of what they've achieved and can't wait to see how they go at the next level.

Nice work, Hamin and Pice. We're cheering you on every step โ€” and jump โ€” of the way. ๐Ÿ™Œ

The next chapter for FahPetch.Many of you will remember FahPetch from Night of Celebration 2025.Since then, he's stepped...
26/08/2026

The next chapter for FahPetch.

Many of you will remember FahPetch from Night of Celebration 2025.

Since then, he's stepped into a new role with Hands Thailand, supporting young people across our Homes as they explore their interests, build confidence, and prepare for their futures.

Having grown up at Baan Tharn Namchai himself, FahPetch understands firsthand how important support, encouragement, and opportunity can be.

When we asked what he'd like supporters to know, his answer was simple:

"If my life story could fully show you how much your support has changed my life, I think you would be surprised by the impact you've had," he said.

"I'm here today because of the opportunities and support I received along the way, and I hope I can now pass some of that forward."

As we look ahead to Night of Celebration 2026, we're excited to welcome FahPetch back to Brisbane and share the next chapter of his journey.

Read FahPetch's story via the link below .
https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/blog/the-next-chapter-for-fahpetch

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