Contribution

Vivienne Tobassa

If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life. – Anon

Philanthropy and Vocational Service

Charitable Trust, Pro Bono Consulting and Advisory, Community Service

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A Vocational Life Calling

Vocational activities and personal contributions made to ‘give’ in life say more about a person’s character, passionate purpose, and state of consciousness than any other ongoing factors in their life. Charity begins in the community. Social service and philanthropy build with transcending wisdom, a desire for altruism and an empathetic desire to lessen suffering in our world.

There is a well-known truth passed on by many great Spiritual leaders that speaks that the more we experience suffering, the more compassion and tolerance we grow inside our being. The more we share and support the alleviation of suffering with others, the more we grow our gratitude for every ‘little’ moment and gift of life experience.

Ultimately, with life ‘purpose’ comes giving and contribution. And then comes ‘passion’ or the exhilarating feeling that we, in our smallness, have the power to make positive impacts that set us free in this life and beyond.

Vivienne Tobassa has made Charitable and Spiritual Service her mantle in life.

Some key contributions are highlighted.

Vocation Highlights

2020

Founding Director, Flow Trust

Incorporated a Non-Profit organisation in New Zealand to provide programs for well-being, transformation, quality of life and creativity in the community. An emphasis is placed on people who are disadvantaged and have special needs.

The mission:

to build awareness of consciousness and societies
support the preservation of heritage and values
education of arts and cultural expression

empowering holistic, sustainable harmony and quality of life.

1997-2024

Sustainable Development, Charity and Philanthropy

Founded under the Buffalo Song Foundation, London, UK 2000

An extensive journey devoted to philanthropy and social impact, delivering pro-bono managerial services and championing charitable initiatives in social development, fair trade, artisan empowerment, and human rights.

I collaborated with global charities and grassroots organisations, driving meaningful change through voluntary support and advocacy.

1993-2024

Advocate for Indigenous Causes, Human Rights and Sustainability

International Coordinator and Spiritual Ambassador, World Peace and Prayer Day 501C3, 2003

Supported Indigenous, migrant and Native Title causes across Australia, Asia, and Africa before joining the global movement of World Peace and Prayer Day (WPPD). Attended the 2002 WPPD gathering, founded by Lakota Spiritual Leader Chief Arvol Lookinghorse, hosted at Mahatma Gandhi’s Sree Meamanen Temple in South Africa by his granddaughter, Hon. Ela Gandhi. Collaborated with Wolakota International founder Paula Horne (Lookinghorse) in London to establish strategic planning, fundraising, and media relationships. Continued working with Indigenous delegates and sustainability advocates, aligning my academic focus on anthropology and cultural astronomy to further these efforts.

1993

Empowerment Services, Founder Wellbeing Community Centre

The Empower Centre – Charitable service network

Established a creativity and personal development community centre dedicated to offering charitable services for those facing disadvantage, poverty, or the need for empowerment. Focused on providing wellness support and opportunities for personal development, the centre became a hub for positive transformation.

1986

Charity Work and Community Volunteering

1986 Professional Support to Ministers of Governments and CEO Philanthropy

Dedicated to supporting individuals, community groups, and charitable organisations through professional and personal efforts.

Activities included organising and managing charitable events and fundraising initiatives for groups like St John Ambulance, Surf and Rescue, Volunteer Fire Brigade, and Women’s Refuge.

Volunteered with welfare service groups, such as soup kitchens and homeless support, and championed Indigenous causes.

Provided Victim Support during Australian court proceedings, acted as an advocate and mediator for individuals engaging with governance bodies, and trained as a firefighter, serving with the Volunteer Fire Brigade in NSW.

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