Our values
Female-Founded and Led Business
Country Culture is a proud female-founded and owned Australian business, built on the belief that thoughtful gifting can strengthen relationships and celebrate the people behind great products. Founder Angela Lavender established Country Culture with a vision to champion Australian makers and bring beautifully curated, meaningful gifts to businesses and individuals across the country. We also love to celebrate the women within the Country Culture community who shape industries, build businesses, and create products with purpose. Many of the makers behind the products we source are female founders who bring creativity, resilience, and vision to everything they create. Supporting women-owned businesses strengthens local economies, encourages diverse entrepreneurship across Australia, and inspires the next generation of founders to follow their own path.
Sustainability
At Country Culture, we are continually working to reduce the environmental footprint of our gifting business. We believe sustainable packaging is the future of corporate gifting. By choosing one of our gift boxes, your business not only creates a memorable impression but also supports more responsible packaging choices that reduce environmental impact while reflecting positively on your brand. Our gift boxes are proudly Australian made and designed to be reusable, recyclable, and compostable, free from staples, sticky tape, and magnets. We partner with Opal Fibre Packaging, whose commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 aligns with our own values. Fragile items are protected using honeycomb kraft paper wrap, a sustainable alternative to bubble wrap, and our boxes are finished with biodegradable cotton twine, ensuring every element of our packaging is carefully considered.
Grassroots in Regional Australia
Country Culture was born from a deep appreciation of regional Australia and the remarkable makers who live and work there. Many of the producers we partner with are small businesses, artisans, and family-run brands located across regional communities. Their products reflect the authenticity, craftsmanship, and creativity that make Australian goods so special. By sourcing from regional makers, we help bring their products to a wider audience while supporting local economies and celebrating the stories behind each item. Every hamper is an opportunity to share a piece of Australia — from handcrafted food and beverages to beautiful homewares created by talented makers across the country.
Australian Made
Championing Australian-made products sits at the heart of Country Culture. We carefully curate products from talented Australian producers who prioritise quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. Many of the brands we work with are small batch makers who pour passion into every product they create. Choosing Australian-made gifts supports local businesses, strengthens our economy, and ensures the products inside each hamper tell an authentic story of Australian creativity. From gourmet food and wine to wellness products and homewares, each item is selected to showcase the best of what Australia has to offer.
Socially Conscious
At Country Culture, we believe gifting can be a force for good. That’s why we intentionally partner with brands and organisations that give back to communities and support meaningful causes. Many of the products we include are created by businesses that contribute to social initiatives, community programs, and charitable partnerships — allowing every gift to carry a deeper sense of purpose. We also thoughtfully curate a range of Indigenous-owned and designed products in many of our gift boxes. From teas, dukkah and olive oils to artwork, prints, mugs and textiles, we work alongside companies such as Indigiearth, Aunty Dale’s, Murrawolka, Better World Arts and Alperstein Designs. In addition, we proudly support organisations making a positive social impact. We partner with Mood Tea, which contributes to youth suicide prevention initiatives, and Two Good Co, which provides employment pathways for women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. We also support the Vision Australia / Blind Society community, with brands like Emmaline’s providing meaningful employment through packaging and production. As part of our broader commitment to giving back, we also donate food to OzHarvest, helping to ensure surplus food reaches people in need rather than going to waste
Exceptional Service & Authentic Relationships
At Country Culture, service is just as important as the gifts themselves. We believe the best gifting experiences are built on authentic relationships, thoughtful communication, and attention to detail. Whether we are helping a business thank their clients, celebrate a milestone, or recognise their team, we approach every order with care and professionalism. Our team works closely with clients to create seamless gifting experiences, from curated hamper selections and branded packaging to reliable nationwide delivery. For us, gifting is not simply about sending a product — it is about helping our clients create genuine moments of connection that are remembered long after the gift is opened.
Charities we support
Giving back is an important part of the Country Culture story. Alongside partnering with socially responsible brands, we proudly support a number of charities whose work creates meaningful change across Australia. Through donations and ongoing support, we aim to contribute to organisations that provide care, opportunity and protection for people, communities and the environment.
CMRI – Children’s Medical Research Institute
CMRI is dedicated to advancing life-saving research focused on childhood diseases. Their groundbreaking work in genetics and cancer research helps improve treatments and outcomes for children. Supporting CMRI allows us to contribute to research that offers hope to families and helps build a healthier future for the next generation.
Greening Australia
Greening Australia works to restore and protect Australia’s landscapes through large-scale conservation and regeneration projects. Their work helps restore habitats, improve biodiversity and strengthen the resilience of our natural environment.
Barnardos Australia
Barnardos supports vulnerable children, young people and families across Australia. Through foster care programs, family support services and early intervention initiatives, they help create safe and stable environments where children can thrive.
OzHarvest
OzHarvest rescues quality surplus food and redistributes it to charities that support people in need. Their work tackles food waste while helping ensure vulnerable Australians have access to nutritious meals.
Protect A Woman – Women’s Community Shelters
Protect A Woman supports women’s community shelters that provide safety and assistance to women escaping domestic violence and hardship. These services offer vital support and pathways for women rebuilding their lives.
Indigenous Literacy Foundation
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation improves literacy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living in remote communities by providing books, resources and publishing opportunities that celebrate Indigenous stories and culture.
The Kindness Project
The Kindness Project supports families experiencing hardship by providing essential items and practical assistance to help them rebuild stability. Their work reminds us how powerful simple acts of kindness and community support can be.
