Tag: Communities
What does it mean to achieve financial freedom?
September 1, 2020For many people, the impact of COVID-19 has brought financial hardship. With widespread job losses and business shutdowns, it means less money in the pockets of people who are desperately trying to make ends meet
Keeping Mary MacKillop's spirit alive
May 27, 2020I have recently been appointed as the Chairperson of Mary MacKillop today and am keen to try and emulate the remarkable work undertaken by our former Chair…
How you can help young Aboriginal Australians
May 1, 2020Disengagement from education is a significant concern amongst community members in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and local service providers are …
COVID-19: Maintaining the legacy of Mary MacKillop
March 20, 2020We here at Mary MacKillop Today are continuing our important work. I’d like to share with you what we are doing in response to COVID-19 to continue to serve those most in need;
January 28, 2020Mary MacKillop Today’s Inclusive Communities is a vital program in Papua New Guinea aiming to increase access to inclusive health and education services while raising awareness of the rights of people with disability in remote village communities
Connecting Communities in Australia
January 28, 2020Mary MacKillop Today’s Community Grants Program partners with organisations to improve the lives of Australia’s most vulnerable and marginalised people through education in all its form.
September 3, 2019As a ten year old boy Benjamin asked his mum to make jam to support his immense love of all things fruity and sweet. He also wanted to support children in Timor-Leste who don’t enjoy the same educational opportunities that he and his brothers have here in Australia
Celebrating CBCA Book Week 2018 at Mary MacKillop Today
August 23, 2018At Mary MacKillop Today, we love books and all things education. Our staff took the opportunity to celebrate Book Week 2018 on 23 August!
Saint Mary MacKillop's Feast Day 2018
August 8, 2018This Feast Day, we’re celebrating the vision of Australia’s first Saint and of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, being realised.
August 8, 2018I believe at the heart of it, that is what Mary MacKillop was trying to achieve… for children to be free, to express themselves, to grow, to learn, to be inspired. To live life fully with a sense of optimism and nurturing.
