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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Guardian community team

Tell us: what’s the nicest thing a stranger has done for you?

A young man helps a silver-haired woman load groceries into her car
From small gestures that made a big difference to life-altering encounters, tell us about the kindness of strangers. Photograph: SolStock/Getty Images

From wise words to good deeds, sometimes an interaction with a total stranger can be exactly what you need.

Guardian Australia is looking for readers willing to share their memorable moments with unfamiliar folk for our series Kindness of strangers.

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