Author: Liz Power
How Education Interrupts Cycles of Poverty: Evidence Gaps, and Real Solutions
January 24, 2026International Day of Education – Mary MacKillop Today
Remembering Mary MacKillop on her Birthday
January 13, 2026Each year on 15 January, Saint Mary MacKillop’s Birthday, we pause to honour her life and legacy — a woman whose unwavering belief in education continues to shape lives around the world.
Civil society statement of solidarity with the Australian Jewish community
December 22, 2025We stand in unwavering support of the Australian Jewish community following the horrific antisemitic terror attack on peaceful Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi.
Donating Safely This Christmas: How to Spot a Charity Scam in Australia
December 17, 2025If you plan to give this Christmas, a few simple checks will ensure your kindness reaches the communities who genuinely need support.
A New Chapter for Our Work in Timor-Leste
December 17, 2025Reflections from Timor-Leste: A Visit with Our Education Team By Jane Sloane, Board Member, Mary MacKillop Today
Mary MacKillop Today Named Finalist for the FIA 2026 Best Transformational Gift Award
December 10, 2025Mary MacKillop Today is delighted to share that we have been announced as a Finalist for the FIA 2026 Best Transformational Gift Award for our project, EdTech for Early Learning, in Timor-Leste.
Welcome Our New Chair: Hilary Johnston-Croke Steps Into Leadership at Mary MacKillop Today
December 9, 2025We are delighted to share an important leadership update at Mary MacKillop Today. After six years of dedicated service as Chair of the Board, Kieran Gleeson has concluded his tenure, and we are proud to welcome Hilary Johnston-Croke as our newly appointed Chair.
Christmas Giving Ideas for Australians - Go Beyond Cash
December 2, 2025This Christmas, Mary MacKillop Today is here to help you focus on what truly makes a difference. If you want to create lasting impact, the most effective giving strategies go far beyond a quick cash donation.
"It was an eye-opener for me to see that there were others like me."
August 18, 2025Fabian, a 55-year-old man from a remote island in Fiji, has lived with bipolar disorder for most of his life.
Standing up for respect and change
August 18, 2025The Student Leadership & Citizenship Training Project, delivered in partnership with Fe y Alegría, is building the social and political skills of students and teachers in rural Peru through collaborative learning and community action.
