Inside Small Business Feature
Expressions Australia has spent almost 30 years helping schools and community groups raise money nation wide.. What started as a flexible idea for our founder Emma McNeilly has grown into a nationally recognised multi-award winning business that turns children’s artwork into keepsakes families genuinely treasure.
Our recent Inside Small Business feature shines a light on how Expressions Australia has built a fundraising model that blends creativity, sustainability and real community impact. Transforming kids’ drawings into tea towels, aprons and bags, has become a beloved tradition for thousands of schools, childcare centres and community groups across the country.
The story highlights our company’s strong focus on ethical production, from organic cotton to safe, toxin free inks, as well as the streamlined systems that keep the business running efficiently. With more than 25,000 projects completed, 3.8 million artworks digitised, and over $20 million raised for schools and community groups, the impact is both wide reaching and deeply personal.
The feature also celebrates Expressions Australia’s recent Women Changing the World Global Award win in Paris, recognising our long standing commitment to supporting local communities while building a sustainable, purpose driven business.
