Author: Liz Power
Christmas Giving Ideas for Australians - Go Beyond Cash
December 2, 2025The festive season is centred on generosity, yet many Australians find it difficult to choose the most meaningful way to give back. Each year, people look for impactful ways to support those facing hardship, often unsure whether to donate money, or give goods. This Christmas, Mary MacKillop Today is here to help you focus on […]
"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.
August 18, 2025Welcome to the 2025 Spring edition of Mary’s News Today where you can read about the amazing impact of your generosity.
Celebrating 10 wonderful years of Margaret at Mary MacKillop Today
August 18, 2025We recently celebrated the 10-year work anniversary of our wonderful colleague Margaret Lea – a decade of dedication, warmth, and meaningful impact at Mary MacKillop Today.
"What a difference a year can make."
August 18, 2025Emma is one of our dedicated Financial Counsellors working in the Central West region of NSW.
Travels through Fiji - a field trip update
August 18, 2025Our International Programs team recently travelled to Fiji to visit our local partners as part of our annual monitoring trip – to see firsthand the impact of the work you make possible through your generous donations.
Small Grants, Big Impact: Communities Taking Action
August 18, 2025Each year, Mary MacKillop Today’s Highways and Byways Small Grants program supports grassroots organisations working to overcome disadvantage and exclusion – especially in rural and regional Australia.
"Saint Mary's courage lit a spark in me - one that has never faded."
August 18, 2025Kevin first encountered the story of Mary while in novitiate of the Marist Brothers.
I always had a special feeling for people who strive to make a difference
August 13, 2025When Patricia first learned about Saint Mary MacKillop – as a child attending a Josephite school – she was immediately drawn in. Mary’s story resonated deeply – her courage, her compassion, her commitment to helping those most in need, no matter the cost.
