Why not bake your wifey some cupcakes? You're welcome (you'll understand after you bake them)...
I totally respect the knife making, but you could also potentially do some volunteering (using online platforms). Most schools will be from home across Australia, young kids especially those with a disadvantage would need extra support, like tutoring or mentoring. An example:
https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/ge.../itrack-mentor