Last month our Aboriginal Staff Network - Ngindaay Guumaldanha, came together in Melbourne to participate in our RAP Forum. It was a great opportunity to share knowledge, ideas, and celebrate success, as we continue to strengthen our commitment to reconciliation.

NSW Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to have their voice heard, showcase their talents and most importantly, have fun! This weeklong celebration recognises young people through events, competitions and more. nsw.gov.au/arts-and-cultu…

In under three weeks, MacKillop will be holding its annual Paw Pals Fundraising Day for our Animal Assisted Education program, created for students who are currently disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. More information coming soon!

The MacKillop Institute has launched a range of new professional learning options, from professional development for educators, to vicarious trauma prevention and trauma informed practice. Explore more on The MacKillop Institute website mackillopinstitute.org.au/events-list-new

We acknowledge and respect those who have served our nation and to those who serve today. We acknowledge the grief, loss and trauma experienced by those impacted by war, and we come together to remember those who gave their lives, and their families. Lest we forget.

The #pawpalsappeal would not be possible without the generous support of our major partner to helping us raise our target of $360,000! An enormous thanks to the Petstock Foundation for their generosity and support for our Paw Pals program.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums out there! At MacKillop, we acknowledge the role of mothers in keeping children safe, nurtured, and prepared for adulthood. Whether you’re a mum, a foster mum, a kinship carer, this Mother’s day, we celebrate you.

This week we celebrate National Families Week, where we celebrate the important role families play to society. With this year’s theme, family diversity and connections, we reflect on the critical role that families play in teaching, supporting and nurturing children.

For IDAHOBIT, go rainbow today to signal your stance against LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. We’d like to recognise passion and commitment of all those across the nation, and helped play a vital role in communities where they can make a difference. mackillop.org.au/get-involved/v…

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. We take this opportunity to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

From 11-14 June we’ll be exhibiting at The AIFS Conference in Melbourne, so if you are attending, come down for a chat. aifsconference.com.au/event/66ecfefe…

The The MacKillop Institute is sponsoring this year’s natedusummit in Melbourne on June 14 and 15. Tickets to presentations in the knowledge centre are free, register here nationaleducationsummit.com.au/melbourne/know…

MacKillop Family Services is hiring. MacKillop Education, operator of our specialist schools, is searching for a passionate classroom teacher to join their team in Maidstone, in Melbourne’s inner west. livehire.com/careers/mackil…

What a fantastic time we had at this year's AIFS conference. It was fantastic to meet so many knowledgeable people from the child and family wellbeing sector that attended the conference. We were honoured to be a sponsor.

Each year on August 8, we celebrate The Feast of St Mary MacKillop, Australia's beloved first saint and for who our organisation is named. melbournecatholic.org/news/mackillop…

With the recent conclusion of Foster Care Week in WA, two MacKillop foster carers were featured by the ABC talking about their fostering experience. Read their story. abc.net.au/news/2024-08-0…

Read our statement on the decision by the Victorian government this week to backflip on its commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14. mackillop.org.au/news/decision-…