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Never see a need without doing something about it.

– Mary MacKillop

We are so grateful to the many community organisations, parishes, businesses and philanthropic partners who support our work. If it wasn't for your generous support, we wouldn't be able to provide the level of care that we do to ensure the best outcomes for the children and families.

If you'd like to discuss how you can support our work, contact our Community Engagement Team:

1300 218 935 support@mackillop.org.au
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Philanthropic Partners

Thanks to the vision and generosity of our philanthropic partners, MacKillop is changing the lives of some of our most disadvantaged children, young people and families.

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Community and Corporate Supporters

We are grateful to the many businesses, schools, parishes and community groups whose generous support enables us to offer more services to vulnerable children, young people and families.

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Support our work

If you're passionate about empowering children and young people, there are many ways you can become one of our supporters. Find out how you can get involved.

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Stories from our

Community Supporters

Jenny Glare (left) with Former Resident Patricia. Photo courtesy of HESTA.

Catholic Archbishop’s Charitable Fund supports national record keeping service

When Jenny Glare, General Manager of MacKillop’s Heritage and Information Service won an Australia-wide award highlighting her work in the preservation and supported release of the records of those who had spent all, or part of their childhood in care, she highlighted the importance for everyone to know their personal story.

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Bitter Sweet Café hits the sweet spot for VCAL students

The tuckshop or canteen is a key feature at most schools, but very few have their own café. MacKillop’s specialist school in Geelong went a step further, opening their very own student-run endeavour, the Bitter Sweet Café.

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Down on the ranch in South-West Victoria - Mackillop's Equine-Assisted Social and Emotional Learning Centre

Working with horses is a recognised therapy to help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. In a first for south-west Victoria, Mackillop Family Services will use the therapeutic benefits of working with horses to help young people at its new Equine Therapy Hub, south of Warrnambool.

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