Guided by the Gospel, we stand with the poor and the marginalised so they can realise their potential and participate fully in the community. Through access to education and learning of practical life skills, we seek to transform lives.
“I’m a teacher, let’s start today!” – Saint Mary MacKillop
Mary MacKillop Today’s sustainable projects will transform your donations into invaluable wealth such as education, teacher training and business skills.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia
Mary MacKillop Today is an international development organisation working in Australia and overseas. We build partnerships that create opportunities for self determination through education and the teaching of practical life skills to women, men and children.
We work with local communities in Australia and internationally through learning for life and enabling access to learning opportunities in the areas of education, health, financial inclusion and livelihoods to share practical life skills for self-sufficiency.
A 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.
Come and join the fun, meet old friends and make new ones at our Annual “Breakfast In The Garden” event in Perth, Western Australia.
"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.
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.
30 years since the Josephite Sisters began working in Timor-Leste
September 4, 2024Inspired by Saint Mary MacKillop’s mission to reach the margins, the Sisters of St Joseph have continued Mary’s legacy through courageous faith, deep compassion, and a steadfast belief in the power of education through their work in Timor-Leste.
