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Help make this a special Christmas

This year, we are celebrating Christmas with two gift appeals to support children and young people in care.

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Annual Report

The MacKillop Family Services 2023-24 Annual Report is now available.

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Hear From Foster Carers

Foster carers help children and young people who are temporarily unable to live with their family. Watch the stories of these foster carers and learn more.

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Join us in empowering communities and families so children can develop to their potential.

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By providing a stable home, you can help give children and young people a brighter future.

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Your gift today can help a child heal from past trauma and develop to their potential in a supportive and nurturing family.

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Volunteers are a vital part of our team. They make a unique contribution by providing valuable support that complements MacKillop’s staff.

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Our people are one of our greatest assets. View our upcoming opportunities and some of the many benefits we offer our staff.

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At MacKillop Family Services, we work for the rights of all children to be free to enjoy their childhood in a safe and loving home, where they are nurtured and have a sense of belonging and cultural identity.

Our Services

MacKillop Family Services provides support to some of the most vulnerable families in our communities.

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Child, Youth & Family

Empowering children, young people and families so they can heal from past trauma and develop to their potential.

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Education

Young people learn most effectively when they feel safe and supported. Our programs support people who are disengaged from education to reconnect with learning.

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Disability

We support children and young people with a disability and their families through tailored services that build confidence and encourage independence. MacKillop is a registered NDIS provider.

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Heritage

Our Heritage and Information Service provides a search and support service for people seeking information about Catholic homes and orphanages.

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Meet the people supported by MacKillop

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Finding strength in her culture

When MacKillop’s family therapists first met Evelyn*, she was navigating the collective traumas of her three children, all of whom had been in care the previous year.

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Supporting his potential

Because of his violent behaviours, Callum was only attending school for six hours a week. He was referred to MacKillop Education and quickly began to thrive a structured, predictable, and trauma-informed classroom.

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Hope: it's what keeps you going

Aleisha is a young Aboriginal woman with a fierce amount of determination and positivity. Yet she hasn’t always been able to hold hope for herself – her life was a huge struggle and the difficulties with her family were too great.

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