Category: Australia
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.
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Margaret regains financial peace of mind
June 5, 2025Margaret, 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.
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Mary MacKillop Today Highways and Byways Program
June 1, 2025The Highways and Byways program – the mission entity of the Missionary Sisters of Service (MSS) – has officially transferred to Mary MacKillop Today, forming the Mary MacKillop Today Highways and Byways Program.
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"Saint Mary MacKillop was a phenomenal person. She is what we should all aspire to be."
March 11, 2025Thanks to Jane’s kindness and compassion, she has been making regular monthly donations to support our work since 2012.
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Carrying on the mission of the Missionary Sisters of Service - Highways and Byways
March 11, 2025We are pleased to announce that as of the beginning of December 2024, Highways & Byways has become a part of Mary MacKillop Today.
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The Beatification of Mary MacKillop - A Celebration for all Australians
March 11, 2025On 19 January 2025, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Saint Mary MacKillop’s Beatification – a significant milestone that highlights Mary’s enduring legacy as Australia’s first saint.
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How horses are helping First Nations young people heal and thrive in Western Australia
March 10, 2025Athena is one of more than 2,000 young First Nations people who have been supported by the Equine-Assisted Learning program since it was established in 2019.
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"The Warmun Whipping Tree" - the healing power of forgiveness
February 11, 2025A new bloodwood tree, planted as part of the ceremony, was to replace an old ‘Whipping Tree’ – a significant landmark for the Kija people that had stood in its place for hundreds of years.
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Join us for "Breakfast in the Garden" March 2025!
February 5, 2025Come and join the fun, meet old friends and make new ones at our Annual “Breakfast In The Garden” event in Perth, Western Australia.
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Mary's Feast Day: Be Fierce for Fair!
September 4, 2024As we reflect on the recent Feast Day of Saint Mary MacKillop, held on 8 August, we are filled with gratitude and joy for our community’s incredible support and participation.
