Category: Australia

Healing Through Connection

Across the Kimberley, too many Aboriginal young people are growing up carrying the weight of trauma, disconnection and loss.

Close the Gap: Real Change Starts with Opportunity

Close the Gap Day is a reminder that awareness is not enough.

Championing Education and Opportunity for Young First Nations Women

Mary MacKillop Today congratulates Laurenzia on being named the WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year 2025.

Growing Knowledge, Connection and Equity Through Community Learning

By supporting grassroots initiatives, the Mary MacKillop Today Highways and Byways Small Grants Program helps ensure education is inclusive, culturally grounded and accessible.

Celebrating 10 wonderful years of Margaret at Mary MacKillop Today

We 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."

Emma is one of our dedicated Financial Counsellors working in the Central West region of NSW.

Small Grants, Big Impact: Communities Taking Action

Each 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.

Margaret regains financial peace of mind

Margaret, an 86-year-old grandmother from Bathurst, has spent most of her life living modestly. However, recent times have become increasingly challenging due to the cost-of-living crisis.